Alcatel-Lucent/Nokia: EWCs petition to improve competitiveness and protect jobs in ITC

Respecting competition rules. In the first draft of the petition, the EMF presents the strengths and weaknesses of the European ITC market. It particularly stresses the asymmetry of rules in European and Chinese businesses. As the draft petition reminds it, European businesses were able to enter the Chinese market but it cost them major technological transfers while their local competitors enjoy substantial State support. This iniquity is recreated in the EU where Europeans are faced with Chinese competition, which they deem unfair because it is supported by the Chinese State. Therefore, the texts calls for the application of international rules, notably concerning working conditions in the businesses affected, the protection of European knowledge and businesses respecting competition rules.
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substantial State support. This iniquity is recreated in the EU where Europeans are faced with Chinese competition, which they deem unfair because it is supported by the Chinese State. Therefore, the texts calls for the application of international rules, notably concerning working conditions in the businesses affected, the protection of European knowledge and businesses respecting competition rules.

Improve competitiveness. This is the continuation of the demonstration of Alcatel-Lucent employe

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