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rdf:type	lpv_eu:Speech2
dcterms:Date	"1999-12-16"^^xsd:date2
dcterms:Is Part Of	lp_eu:Book prices in Germany and Austria2
dcterms:Language	"de"^^xsd:language2
lpv:document identification number	"en.19991216.3.4-111"2
lpv:hasSubsequent	lp_eu:1999-12-16-Speech-4-1122
lpv:speaker	lp:Werner Langen2
lpv:spokenAs	member; EPP-ED (1999-07-20--2000-04-02)3 unknown; Christlich Demokratische Union Deutschlands (1999-07-20--2004-07-19)3 substitute; ECON (1999-07-21--2002-01-14)3 member; Committee on Industry, External Trade, Research and Energy (1999-07-21--2002-01-14)3 member; Delegation for relations with the countries of South America and MERCOSUR (1999-10-06--2002-01-14)3
lpv:translated text	"Commissioner, we have often discussed this matter in the past in the Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs. Listening to the debate here today, I can see that what was agreed between the Austrian and Germany book trade and the Commission has still found no place in this debate. I can see, including from the speeches this week, that there is obviously a rapprochement here, on the basis of the recognition of the national book price fixing system and a regulation based on French law, which demonstrates, Commissioner Monti, that you are prepared to weigh the cultural aspect, which has formed part of the EC Treaty since Maastricht, against Article 85 of the EC Treaty, which requires you, as Commissioner for competition, to ensure that there are equal conditions of competition, thereby helping to ensure that consumers do not lose out in this respect. The question is, how can it be done? I am convinced that we are on the right track here. We do not need to accuse the Commissioner of philistinism, because he is just doing his job as keeper of the treaties. I think that if we can find an economically reasonable solution which the publishing houses agree with, if we can find a solution which recognises cultural language areas, if we can find a solution which does not incorporate the maximum limitation on competition within the level playing field required under Article 85, then we are on the right track towards a reasonable regulation. In principle, therefore, I support the motion for a resolution as tabled here by Mr Rothley. However, reference to the Commission’s obligation to comply with competition regulations is missing. This should be added, otherwise we shall lose credibility and we shall put Mr Monti in an awkward position which he certainly does not deserve, because I have confidence in your informed judgement."@en1

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