Local view for "http://purl.org/linkedpolitics/eu/plenary/2005-11-16-Speech-3-163"
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"Ladies and gentlemen, I object in principle to the setting up of the so-called globalisation fund as a response to the challenges of globalisation. This is simply sweeping the problem under the carpet, and indicative of the populism of politicians who are afraid to tell the citizens the truth that globalisation is, was and will be here to stay, and that while it may lead to some job losses it will also, and in particular, lead to fresh job opportunities being created. There is much to be gained from globalisation, but only in a flexible free market environment in which working is worthwhile. European policy is often at variance with this idea, inviting citizens to be passive and sometimes even rewarding laziness. The EU’s share of world trade has dwindled over the past 10 years, while that of the United States, and in particular China and India, has skyrocketed. This is how the free market rates the EU’s policies, and yet the leaders of the 25 once again react with redistribution policies, which might act as a sticking plaster for the present, but under no circumstances are they a long-term remedy for the future. I am convinced that instead of wrangling over the protectionist globalisation fund, the EU Member States should as a matter of urgency reform their labour markets. Putting off such reforms undermines public support for free market policies and creates a breeding ground for nationalism, xenophobia and racism."@en1
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