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I have supported this report, which concerns the Commission’s assessment of competition policy in 2001, because I believe it does so in a well-considered way and makes constructive criticism. As the rapporteur states, we must acknowledge the fact that the Commission is successfully pursuing its objectives by boldly applying the instruments at its disposal and therefore effectively protecting consumers and their best interests. An objective contribution to this conclusion is the verified reduction in the number of cases examined and, at the same time, the sharp rise in fines imposed. In fact, given the high speed of technological development, the march of globalisation, and not least the European economy characterised by frequent mergers, the rigour of competition policy and its scrupulous monitoring by the Commission is crucial. This policy is crucial to promoting a climate of confidence and to affording proper protection for economic actors, preventing concerted practices, the abuse of dominant positions and other distortions of competition. I also particularly welcome the rapporteur’s proposal to attach absolute priority to policies involving horizontal aid to help industry adjust to the Kyoto commitments. This is the way forward for a European economy that aspires to be increasingly ‘more dynamic and competitive’ but also ecologically balanced."@en1
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