Local view for "http://purl.org/linkedpolitics/eu/plenary/2012-10-25-Speech-4-251-000"
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"en.20121025.26.4-251-000"2
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"I am in favour of the ratification of the new version of the Food Assistance Convention (FAC). I applaud the fact that, according to its principles, food assistance should not adversely affect local markets, create further dependency, add to the debt of the countries concerned, or serve the interests of the wealthiest countries, and that Member States and the EU should purchase the necessary supplies locally. However, it is a shame that the Parties to the Convention and the EU do not endeavour to adhere to these principles when they negotiate trade agreements. It is also a shame that the ban on blackmail in return for food aid is not mandatory. Finally, it is a shame that the minimum annual commitments of EU Member States can vary from year to year. Nevertheless, I still voted in favour of the report."@en1
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