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"Mr President, Commissioner, the present report which Mr Turmes has drafted with great care, seems to concern a technical matter at first glance. To my mind, however, this report has a far greater scope, as has been, in fact, already highlighted by the Members. On the one hand, it is the first report of the new millennium that will contribute to the more economical use of energy, and nobody will dispute the fact that our planet’s chances of survival in this new millennium will largely depend on how we handle energy in future. This is why one cannot afford to gloss over this initiative. On the other hand, I am of the opinion that the way in which this report came about, following consultation with the industry involved, as well as politicians and the Commission, is a good example of what the French would term ‘
. By this, I mean that the deliberations and round-table discussions which preceded the draft directive have led to a consensus between industry and the Commission. The report, as it is now presented, is also the result of compromise amendments approved by the key political groups and I subscribe to what the previous speaker, Mrs McNally, has said, that it is a working method which should be applied more often in future.
The compromise amendments make particular provision for long transitional periods. What it comes down to is that industry has nearly ten years left in order to carry out the necessary adjustments. Moreover, add to this the fact that industry has been aware that changes were inevitable since 1992. It is also interesting to know that the magnetic pre-selection device will not have to be phased out completely until 2009. The importance of this report, Mr President, lies in the fact that it highlights the significant impact this directive has on the employment of thousands of employees, as well as concerns regarding distorting competition policy. Indeed, if the transitional periods were too short, it is clear that not only an entire production line would be at risk, but also the manufacturer, as the latter would not be able to adapt the production line in time. Needless to say, it is our aim to consult all parties involved in the implementation of this report on a regular basis, so that those who have so far opposed the phasing out of the pre-selection device are given the opportunity to familiarise themselves with the development process. By weighing up the different interests and by working together closely with different interested parties, Parliament has succeeded in delivering a clear and well-founded piece of legislation. I would therefore like to congratulate Mr Turmes."@en1
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