I post this to the BC list because understanding the views of different governments about a variety of topics that are also underway in external bodies but are relevant is relevant to BC's members interests within ICANN. This is lighter than some of the possible outcomes which indicated that there was a risk that some governments would declare they are leaving ICANN. That is NOT what this statement says, whatever else it does say. I have a little more insight as there is the IG aspect to it, so if anyone wants to talk to me off list about the IG "message" here. Marilyn Cade
France statement on wine/vin http://proxy-pubminefi.diffusion.finances.gouv.fr/pub/document/18/17670.pdf
online translation software used for translation, so it is not absolutely correct.
After more than a year of negotiations within ICANN, the French delegation led by London Axelle Lemaire, Secretary of State for Digital laments the absence of agreement to suspend delegation procedure of internet domains ". wine" and ". wine." Minister regrets that its ultimate proposals, based on the recognition by all that ICANN is not the appropriate forum for decide on the protection of geographical indications about the heart of trade talks international, and therefore its reference to the competent authorities, were not accepted.
The French authorities acknowledge with regret the refusal of ICANN to consider the safeguarding measures proposed by organizations for protection of geographical indications. they will therefore examine all measures and treasury shares to ensure that wine producers designation of origin and consumers the necessary protection against the abuse on the internet. They also invite the European Commission to take appropriate initiatives.
Current procedures ICANN highlight its inability to take into account the legitimate concerns of States and to ensure a common resource management in the direction of respect for cultural diversity and balance of interests in economic sectors that its decisions affect.
France reiterates its commitment to the multi-stakeholder model of Internet governance as is confirmed in the Declaration of Sao Paulo (NETmundial, April 24, 2014), but noted that ICANN is not now in a position to guarantee the essential equality of treatment among stakeholders.
Accordingly, Axelle Lemaire offer its European partners and all other parties interested parties to reflect on the future of Internet governance based on transparency, accountability, and equal stakeholders. The Minister also believes that ICANN is not Today the appropriate forum to discuss Internet governance
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