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"As the Commissioner stated, the problems surrounding the contamination of turkey meat in Germany are very reminiscent of those surrounding the dioxin contamination of chickens in Belgium in 1999. Then, however, the Commission levelled such heavy criticism at Belgium on account of its provision of information that due to a knee-jerk reaction in many countries inside and outside the EU, the borders closed for practically all Belgian agricultural products, with serious economic consequences. The Commission immediately introduced an export ban on possibly contaminated products, coupled with a very strict monitoring system.
Commissioner, when I now gauge the Commission’s reaction to what has happened in Germany, then there is a world of difference. Germany notified too late, far too late, despite the fact that it already knew, which was not the case in Belgium. We were slightly late, but not that much. The Commission has been notified, but, unlike the affair in Belgium, no complaints have been lodged against Germany. No action has been taken, etc. Do not be surprised therefore that there is a feeling in Belgium that once again, the Commission’s reaction is completely different because a large Member State is involved. I would therefore like to know why that is, Commissioner, and I would appreciate your thoughts on how you handled this situation."@en1
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