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"Mr President, Commissioner, ladies and gentlemen, the number of speakers on the list shows the importance that we attach to this issue. Generally speaking, there is agreement across party lines, as is already apparent. There are merely differences on points of detail. In principle, I welcome the existence of our trade defence instruments. That goes without saying. However, we must ensure that these measures are proportionate.
The technical anti-dumping procedures that we have available should not be misused for political ends or deployed for protectionist purposes. We all understand that Europe’s success depends on open markets. That is nothing new, but it is a principle which continues to hold good in times of crisis. The anti-dumping procedure against China in respect of solar cells has the potential to escalate into a fully fledged trade war, and that is something which we avoid as a matter of urgency, for this cannot be in our interests. Indeed, since the end of October, the Chinese have initiated an anti-dumping procedure in another sector and our industry will suffer as a result of that as well.
I therefore urge the Commission to take action as a matter of urgency, through bilateral talks, to resolve this impending trade war and find a global solution for the industry as a whole. I ask you this: has the Commission – as called for by Chancellor Merkel – already attempted to make a direct approach to the Chinese Government in order to defend the interests of Europe’s solar industry at the highest level? Dialogue could also be a way forward here.
As my last point, I would like, if I may, to draw your attention to points 4 and 5 of our oral question. At a time of crisis, we need a common industrial strategy and that, if I may so say, is an area where policy initiatives and impetus do not appear to be forthcoming from the Commission."@en1
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