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"I supported the motion for a resolution on child labour in the cocoa sector, since the protection of children is of prime importance not only in Europe, but throughout the world. It is precisely for that reason that the European Union needs to use all possible means at its disposal, whether that be concluding an international agreement, working out economic alternatives for the countries concerned or, if all else fails, exercising economic pressure. In my opinion, governments need to use legal means to put pressure on the public to ensure that a child’s main commitment is school, since education is one of the foundation stones of development. Where governments fail to do so of their own accord, it is the duty of the international community to exert pressure on governments. For that reason, I regard the withdrawal of trade preferences during the review of the European Union’s Generalised System of Preferences (GSP) and the use of legally binding clauses in trade agreements, including measures to be applied in the event of infringements, as referred to in the motion for a resolution, as appropriate."@en1
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