European Parliament
Michèle Striffler  (PPE ),
in writing.
(FR)
I believe the agreement on liberalising agricultural products and fishery products is key to European Union-Morocco relations, particularly given the European Union’s clear strategy of supporting the process of democratisation occurring in some Arab countries. This agreement provides for the progressive implementation of much greater liberalisation of trade in agricultural products and fishery products. I would like to reassure French farmers that this agreement retains mechanisms for protecting the most vulnerable European and French industries, particularly the fruit and vegetable industry. Indeed, the entry price system for fruit and vegetables (particularly for fresh tomatoes) is preserved, which represents a definitive guarantee for French and European producers. This is why I have voted in favour of approval of this agreement by Parliament.

