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rdf:type	lpv_eu:Speech2
dcterms:Date	"2012-11-22"^^xsd:date2
dcterms:Is Part Of	lp_eu:Measures to protect the EU market from unusually low priced imports of Chinese origin, especially photovoltaic panels (debate)2
dcterms:Language	"fr"^^xsd:language2
lpv:document identification number	"en.20121122.9.4-077-000"2
lpv:hasSubsequent	lp_eu:2012-11-22-Speech-4-078-0002
lpv:speaker	lp:Marielle de Sarnez2
lpv:spokenAs	member; INTA (2012-01-19--2014-06-30)3 substitute; AFET (2012-01-19--2014-06-30)3 substitute; Delegation to the Euro-Latin American Parliamentary Assembly (2009-09-16--2014-06-30)3 vice-chair; ALDE (2009-07-14--2014-06-30)3 unknown; Mouvement Démocrate (2009-07-14--2014-06-30)3 member; Delegation to the ACP-EU Joint Parliamentary Assembly (2009-09-16--2014-06-30)3 substitute; Delegation for relations with the countries of the Andean Community (2009-09-16--2014-06-30)3
lpv:translated text	"Mr President, I am delighted that the Commission has decided to open these two investigations, but I would like the two investigations to be seen through to the end, and I echo Daniel Caspary’s request that the process should, if possible, be accelerated. These products – photovoltaic panels from China – account for EUR 21 billion of imports a year, which represents 10 % of total Chinese exports to Europe. Obviously, with such a large volume, Beijing’s unfair practice of subsidisation puts the entire European photovoltaic industry in peril. As I said in my report on relations between the European Union and China, Europe should not hesitate to use trade defence instruments whenever the principle of fair trading is not respected, and must obviously do so in accordance with World Trade Organisation (WTO) rules. As you know, other major players in international trade, such as the United States, have got to grips with the issue. They recently imposed import tariffs of 24 to 36 % on Chinese solar panels sold at abnormally low prices in the United States. This is not about Europe starting a trade war with China: it is simply about stopping being naïve, enforcing our rights, and preserving our industry and jobs. Our new relationship with China must be one based on reciprocity. This principle must govern all areas, within the framework of a real and balanced partnership, but this will require Europe to adopt not only trade defence measures, but also an offensive industrial policy. The renewable energy sector is of particular strategic importance, as it can be a source of growth for the future. If we so decide, we have the capacity to put Europe in the vanguard. We have the technology, the know-how, and, vitally, the human capital. What we are lacking is the will to do this together. It really is a matter of urgency, so let us decide to do it now!"@en1
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