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rdf:type	lpv_eu:Speech2
dcterms:Date	"2002-10-23"^^xsd:date2
dcterms:Is Part Of	lp_eu:Agricultural development for self-reliance2
dcterms:Language	"nl"^^xsd:language2
lpv:document identification number	"en.20021023.7.3-303"2
lpv:hasSubsequent	lp_eu:2002-10-23-Speech-3-3042
lpv:speaker	lp:Bas Belder2
lpv:spokenAs	substitute; Delegation to the EU-Romania Joint Parliamentary Committee (2002-02-07--2004-07-19)3 substitute; Committee on Industry, External Trade, Research and Energy (2002-01-17--2004-07-19)3 member; EDD (1999-07-20--2004-07-19)3 substitute; AFCO (2002-09-25--2004-07-19)3 member; Delegation for relations with the Member States of ASEAN, south-east Asia and the Republic of Korea (2002-02-07--2004-07-19)3 unknown; ChristenUnie - Staatkundig Gereformeerde Parti (2002-03-18--2004-07-19)3 vice-chair; Delegation for relations with the United States (2002-02-07--2004-07-19)3 member; Committee on Foreign Affairs, Human Rights, Common Security and Defence Policy (2002-01-17--2004-07-19)3
lpv:translated text	"Mr President, I heartily agree with the aims of the Khanbhai report, which deals with the issue of how to reconcile European agricultural methods with the development of agriculture in the developing world. I should like to make three observations about this well-balanced and explicit report. First of all, a proper anti-dumping policy is necessary in order to bring about more reasonable world market prices. Dumping product surpluses onto world markets at extremely low prices in many cases makes world market prices drop to very low levels. This makes it almost impossible for farmers in poor countries to participate independently in world trade at market prices. The European Union is, however, still guilty of dumping in return for export subsidies. These subsidies account for 8% of the agricultural budget, which runs to EUR 40 billion. The rapporteur ought to have highlighted the abolition of export subsidies more clearly. Secondly, the situation for poor countries can be improved by giving them greater access to the European market for products that are essential to them. Access to the European market is hindered by tariff barriers and, more particularly, by non-tariff barriers such as health and environmental requirements. Increased access is especially crucial for countries that are only active in one product category, such as bananas, sugar or cotton. The rapporteur recognises the need to diversify exports and indeed makes practical suggestions. Finally, the trading position of poor countries is helped most by targeted development cooperation. The report correctly refers to the need for facilitating support. Structural aid for basic infrastructure comes primarily from the Member States. The report should therefore leave the setting of priorities with regard to spending this money to the donors and recipient countries themselves. Overall, the report contributes towards achieving a productive relationship between the agricultural sectors of Europe and the developing countries."@en1

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