Pascal Lamy
Pascal Lamy
Pascal Lamyis a French political consultant and businessman. He was the Director-General of the World Trade Organizationuntil 1 September 2013. His appointment took effect on 1 September 2005 for a four-year term. In April 2009, WTO members reappointed Lamy for a second four-year term, beginning on 1 September 2009. He was then succeeded by Roberto Azevêdo. Pascal Lamy was also European Commissioner for Trade and is currently the Honorary President of the Paris-based think tank, Notre Europe...
country opportunity entrepreneur
To set us on the right course we need to create more opportunities for trade, particularly in developing countries, and we need to adjust global trade rules to better meet the needs of entrepreneurs in the 21st century,
reality faces news
It is not good news, but we have to face reality.
inspiring unjust economic
Globalization is incredibly efficient but also so far incredibly unjust.
long track hibernation
Today we can be sure we are heading into the right direction. We managed to put the round back on track, after a long hibernation. But we are not there yet.
against clear complaint course eu geneva immediate launch measures necessary rules safeguard violation whatever
The EU will of course launch an immediate complaint in Geneva (at the WTO) against this clear violation of WTO rules and we will take whatever measures are necessary to safeguard our own market,
convince further hope taking worth
I hope that this will convince them that it is worth taking further steps.