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"In view of the importance of good political relations with third countries and our neighbour, the Kingdom of Morocco in particular, and being committed to good trade links, I cannot accept another step towards a pretence of equal liberalisation that will really create a situation of profound competitive inequality between European and Moroccan producers. Europeans have to abide by strict and demanding food quality and safety standards, as well as agro-environmental and animal welfare standards, which considerably increase the cost of production. However, the required certification and labelling do not protect them sufficiently or encourage consumers to give preference to their products over those produced to lower standards and at lower cost. The liberalisation of 55% of exports from Morocco to the European Union and the increase in concessions in the fruit and vegetable sectors represents a severe blow to producers in southern Europe, particularly Portugal, but also Spain, Italy, Greece and France; all Member States experiencing difficulties that must rely on their productive sectors and not, once again, see their agriculture sacrificed to other interests."@en1
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