931 Amendments of Franck PROUST
Amendment 33 #
2018/2080(INI)
Recital 10
(10) Whereas provisions should be laid down regarding the officials and servants of the Ombudsman´s secretariat which will assist him and the budget thereof; whereas the seat of the Ombudsman should be that of the seat of the European Parliament;
Amendment 39 #
2018/2080(INI)
Article 1 – paragraph 3
3. The Ombudsman mayshall not intervene in cases before courts or question the soundness of a court´s ruling.
Amendment 49 #
2018/2080(INI)
Article 3 – paragraph 1a (new)
1a. The Ombudsman may conduct, without prejudice to their regular duties of handling complaints, inquiries in order to combat maladministration and promote good administrative practices in the Union institutions, offices, bodies and agencies;
Amendment 53 #
2018/2080(INI)
Article 3 – paragraph 2
2. The CommunityUnion institutions and bodies shall be obliged to supply the Ombudsman with any information he has requested from them and give himprovide access to the files concerned. Access to classified information or documents, in particular to sensitive documents within the meaning of Article 9 of Regulation (EC) No 1049/2001, shall be subject to compliance with the rules on security of the CommunityUnion institution or body concerned. The institutions or bodies supplying classified information or documents as mentioned in the previous subparagraph shall inform the Ombudsman of such classification in advance. For the implementation of the rules provided for in the first subparagraph, the Ombudsman shall have agreed in advance with the institution or body concerned the conditions for treatment of classified information or documents and other information covered by the obligation of professional secrecy. The institutions or bodies concerned shall give access to documents originating in a Member State and classed as secret by law or regulation only where that Member State has given its prior agreement. They shall give access to other documents originating in a Member State after having informed the Member State concerned. In both cases, in accordance with Article 4, the Ombudsman may not divulge the content of such documents. Officials and other servants of CommunityUnion institutions and bod, offices, bodies and agencies must testify at the request of the Ombudsman; they shall continue to be bound by the relevant rules of the Staff Regulations, notably their duty of professional secrecy.
Amendment 55 #
2018/2080(INI)
Article 3 – paragraph 3
3. The Member States' authorities shall be obliged to provide the Ombudsman, whenever heit may sobe requested, via the Permanent Representations of the Member States to the European CommunitiesUnion, with any information that may help to clarify instances of maladministration by CommunityUnion institutions or bodies unless such information is covered by laws or regulations on secrecy or by provisions preventing its being communicated. Nonetheless, in the latter case, the Member State concerned may allow the Ombudsman to have this information provided that he undertakes not to divulge it.
Amendment 67 #
2018/2080(INI)
Article 5 paragraph 1
1. In so far as it may help to make his enquiries more efficient and better safeguard the rights and interests of persons who make complaints to him, the Ombudsman may cooperate with authorities of the same type in certain Member States provided they compliesy with the national law applicable. The Ombudsman mayis not by this meansauthorised to demand to see documents to which he would not have access under Article 3.
Amendment 71 #
2018/2080(INI)
Article 5a (new)
5a. The Ombudsman may conduct regular assessments of the whistleblowing policies and procedures in place in the relevant EU institutions, bodies and agencie.s
Amendment 75 #
2018/2080(INI)
Article 6 – paragraph 2
2. The Ombudsman shall be chosen from among persons who are Union citizens, have full civil and political rights, offer every guarantee of independence, and meet the conditions required for the exercise of the highest judicial officepositions in their country orand have the acknowledged competence and experience to undertake the duties of the Ombudsman.
Amendment 77 #
2018/2080(INI)
Article 13
The seat of the Ombudsman shall be that of the seat of the European Parliament.
Amendment 4 #
2018/2046(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Takes note of the proposed draft budget for the EU Transport policy in heading 1a, Title 6 ‘mobility and transport’; insists that the EU transport policy is essential for the overall competitiveness and the social and territorial cohesion of the Union; stresses thus that this policy needs an ambitious budget for the transport sector in order to maintain the credibility of on-going projects, and secure long-term investment andto bolster European businesses with a view to mobiliseing complementary private financing;
Amendment 22 #
2018/2046(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Recalls that space is a key sector for the EU, that Galileo and EGNOS are widely used in the transport sector, and that EGNOS has been fully operational since 2011; stresses that Galileo is entirely financed by the EU budget and that its full deployment will bring major benefits for the EU economy by providing real services to its industries and citizens; takes note that Galileo currently operates with 22 satellites and that its full deployment should be achieved by 2020 once its 30 satellites will be in orbit; considers therefore, and taking into account the pressing challenge of cybersecurity, that it is of the utmost importance that an appropriate budget is allocated to secure the next satellites launches;
Amendment 30 #
2018/2046(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Regrets that the EU is not always successful in communicating about the direct effects of its policies and financial programmes, often for a lack of assessment of these impacts; points out that, with respect to the transport sector, the overall lack of awareness about passengers’ rights in the EU – whether the sector involved is the airline industry or, more especially, rail, given that Regulation (EC) No 1371/2007 is not applied consistently from one Member State to the next – is very concerning; underlines that at a time wheren disinformation campaigns can easily be launched, a greater support must be devoted to this matter;
Amendment 21 #
2018/0299(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6
Recital 6
(6) In order to avoid the North Sea – Mediterranean Core Network Corridor being separated into two distinct and unconnected parts and to ensure connectivity of Ireland with mainland Europe, the North Sea – Mediterranean Core Network Corridor should include maritime links between the Irish core ports and core ports of France, Belgium and the Netherlands.
Amendment 40 #
2018/0299(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 2
Article 2 – paragraph 2
It shall apply from the day following that on which Regulation (EU) No 1316/2013 ceases to apply to the United Kingdomafter the United Kingdom’s exit from the European Union.
Amendment 50 #
2018/0299(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – paragraph 1
Annex I – paragraph 1
Regulation (EU) No 1316/2013
Annex I — Part I — point 2 — section “North Sea — Mediterranean”
Annex I — Part I — point 2 — section “North Sea — Mediterranean”
«Baile Átha Cliath/Dublin/Corcaigh/Cork – Le Havre/Calais/Dunkerque – Zeebrugge/Antwerpen/Rotterdam.
Amendment 54 #
2018/0299(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – paragraph 1 a (new)
Annex I – paragraph 1 a (new)
Regulation (EU) No 1316/2013
Annex I – Part I – point 2 – section ‘Atlantic’ – line 4a (new)
Annex I – Part I – point 2 – section ‘Atlantic’ – line 4a (new)
In Part I of the Annex, point 2 (‘Core network corridors’), in the ‘Atlantic’ section, after the line ‘Aveiro – Valladolid – Vitoria – Bergara – Bilbao/Bordeaux – Paris – Le Havre/Metz – Mannheim/Strasbourg’, the following lines are inserted: “Shannon Foynes – Dublin – Rosslare – Waterford – Cork – Brest – Roscoff – Cherbourg – Caen – Le Havre – Rouen – Paris” “Dublin – Cork – Saint Nazaire – Nantes – Tours”
Amendment 140 #
2018/0256M(NLE)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Is deeply concerned that it is basically impossible to identify which products are exported from the non- autonomous territory of Western SaharaAlways supports improvement of clarity over the origin of products in global trade;
Amendment 150 #
2018/0256M(NLE)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Emphasises that a key criterion for Parliament is to ensure that there will be a mechanism in place to technicallyCalls on the EU and Morocco to continue their efforts towards a technical mechanism to trace products from Western Sahara so that Member States customs authorities have a clear indication of their origin; calls on the EU and Morocco to swiftly present a viable solution to this end; expects the corrective measures laid down in the agreement to be used in that regard;
Amendment 157 #
2018/0256M(NLE)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 a (new)
Paragraph 19 a (new)
19a. Emphasises that the implementation of the disposition agreed between the EU and Morocco of annual mutual exchange of information and statistics concerning products covered by the Exchange of Letters is necessary to evaluate the scope of the Agreement and its impact over development and local populations;
Amendment 137 #
2018/0236(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – point a
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – point a
(a) for Galileo and EGNOS: to provide of, at all times, state-of-the-art and, where appropriate, secure positioning, navigation and timing services;
Amendment 146 #
2018/0236(COD)
The Programme shall supportpromote:
Amendment 201 #
2018/0236(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 27 – paragraph 1 – point c a (new)
Article 27 – paragraph 1 – point c a (new)
(ca) systematic consideration of the objective of continuity of services as an absolute priority;
Amendment 202 #
2018/0236(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 27 – paragraph 1 – point d
Article 27 – paragraph 1 – point d
(d) systematic consideration of the needs of users, in particular the continuity of services and the stability of the interfaces of the services provided by the Programme'’s components, as well as of scientific and technological evolutions relating to those services;
Amendment 224 #
2018/0236(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 30 – paragraph 1 – point c
Article 30 – paragraph 1 – point c
(c) undertake communication and promotion activities, and activities relating to the commercialisation of the services offered by Galileo and EGNOS; develop applications and services tailored to users’ needs while targeting new user communities and added-value downstream markets and guaranteeing the use and dissemination of EGNOS and Galileo data and services; draw up an action plan for use by users of EGNOS and Galileo services, including relevant standardisation and certification actions;
Amendment 227 #
2018/0236(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 30 – paragraph 1 – point c a (new)
Article 30 – paragraph 1 – point c a (new)
(ca) implement actions in support of an innovative Union space sector in accordance with Article 6, in cooperation with the Commission and the downstream sector, including by supporting access to finance through the financial instruments provided under Title III, as well as, in cooperation with the European Investment Bank (EIB), through the financial instruments established by the EIB that are aimed at SMEs in particular;
Amendment 243 #
2018/0236(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 30 – paragraph 2 – point c a (new)
Article 30 – paragraph 2 – point c a (new)
(ca) carrying out activities relating to downstream sector market uptake of EGNOS and Galileo, including activities that are part of the framework programme for research and innovation;
Amendment 250 #
2018/0236(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 31 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 31 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) as regards Galileo and EGNOS: maintain continuity of service, systems evolution, development of the ground segment and the design and development of satellites;
Amendment 252 #
2018/0236(COD)
(c) as regards all the components of the Programme withremaining within the boundaries of the Programme’s components as set out in Article 3: research and development activities in its fields of expertise.
Amendment 281 #
2018/0228(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 30 a (new)
Recital 30 a (new)
(30a) When awarding contracts with the support of the programme, beneficiaries should not only base the award of contracts on the tender offering best value for money, but should also take a cost- effectiveness approach into account, focusing on qualitative, social and environmental data.
Amendment 371 #
2018/0228(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point h
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point h
(h) “cross-border project in the field of renewable energy” means a project selected or eligible to be selected under a cooperation agreement or any other kind of arrangements between Member States or arrangements between Member States, OCTs and third countries as defined in Articles 6, 7, 9 or 11 of Directive 2009/82/EC in the planning or deployment of renewable energy, in accordance with the criteria set out in Part IV of the Annex to this Regulation;
Amendment 385 #
2018/0228(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point k
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point k
(k) “5G corridor” means a transport path, road, inland waterway or railway, fully covered with digital connectivity infrastructure and in particular 5G systems, enabling the uninterrupted provision of synergy digital services such as connected and automated mobility or similar smart mobility services for railways;
Amendment 398 #
2018/0228(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point p a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point p a (new)
(pa) “overseas countries and territories” means overseas countries and territories linked to a European Union Member State to which the provisions of Part Four of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union apply and which are listed in Annex II to that Treaty.
Amendment 427 #
2018/0228(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point a – point i
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point a – point i
(i) to contribute to the development of projects of common interest relating to efficient and interconnected networks and infrastructure for smart, sustainable, inclusive, safe and secure mobility, strengthen territorial, social and economic cohesion and promote the accessibility and connectivity of all the regions of the Union;
Amendment 585 #
2018/0228(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 9
Article 4 – paragraph 9
9. Resources allocated to Member States under shared management may, at their request and with the agreement of the competent managing authority, be transferred to the Programme. The Commission shall implement those resources directly in accordance with [point (a) of Article 62(1)] of the Financial Regulation or indirectly in accordance with point (c) of that Article. Where possible tThose resources shall be used for the benefit of the Member State concerned.
Amendment 617 #
2018/0228(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 1
Article 7 – paragraph 1
1. Cross-border projects in the field of renewable energy shall involve at least two Member States and shall be included in a cooperation agreement or any other kind of arrangement between Member States or arrangements between Member States, OCTs and third countries as set out in Articles 6, 7, 9 or 11 of Directive 2009/28/EC. These projects shall be identified in accordance with the criteria and procedure laid down in Part IV of the Annex to this Regulation.
Amendment 658 #
2018/0228(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 a (new)
Article 8 a (new)
Article 8a Awarding public contracts 1. When awarding contracts with the support of the Programme, beneficiaries should not base the award of contracts solely on the tender offering best value for money, but should also take a cost- effectiveness approach into account, focusing on qualitative, social and environmental data. 2. In accordance with Article 85 of Directive 2014/25/EU on procurement by entities operating in the water, energy, transport and postal services sectors, beneficiaries may reject any tender submitted for the award of a supply contract where the proportion of the products originating in third countries exceeds 50% of the total value of the products constituting the tender, provided that the Union has not concluded an agreement guaranteeing Union enterprises comparable and effective access to those countries’ public contracts.
Amendment 727 #
2018/0228(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – point b – point iv
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – point b – point iv
(iv) actions supporting new technologies and innovation, including automation, enhanced transport services, modal integration and alternative fuels infrastructure, in accordance with Article 33 of Regulation (EU) No 1315/2013 and decarbonisation of the transport sector;
Amendment 802 #
2018/0228(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1 – point d
Article 9 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1 – point d
(d) actions supporting deployment of backbone networks including with submarine cables, across Member States and between the Union and OCTs or third countries;
Amendment 827 #
2018/0228(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 2 – point a
Article 11 – paragraph 2 – point a
(a) legal entities established in a Member State or in an overseas country or territory attached to it;
Amendment 890 #
2018/0228(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – point i a (new)
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – point i a (new)
(ia) the special situation of the outermost regions and OCTs, in particular their geostrategic locations;
Amendment 926 #
2018/0228(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 2 – point a
Article 14 – paragraph 2 – point a
(a) for works relating to the specific objectives referred to in Article 3 (2) (a), the amount of Union financial assistance shall not exceed 30 % of the total eligible cost. The co-financing rates may be increased to a maximum of 50 % for actions relating to cross-border links under the conditions specified in point (c) of this paragraph, for actions relating to better accessibility and territorial connectivity, for actions supporting inland waterway transport infrastructures, for actions supporting telematic applications systems, for actions supporting new technologies and innovation, for actions supporting improvements of infrastructure safety in line with relevant Union legislation and for actions located in outermost regions;
Amendment 1110 #
2018/0228(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part III – point 1 – table – Core network corridor “Atlantic”
Annex I – part III – point 1 – table – Core network corridor “Atlantic”
Core network corridor "Atlantic" Alignment Gijón – León – Valladolid A Coruña – Vigo – Orense – León– Zaragoza – Pamplona/Logroño – Bilbao Tenerife/Gran Canaria – Huelva/Sanlúcar de Barrameda – Sevilla – Córdoba Algeciras – Bobadilla – Madrid Sines/Lisboa – Madrid – Valladolid Lisboa – Aveiro – Leixões/Porto – Douro river Aveiro – Valladolid – Vitoria-Gasteiz – Bergara – Bilbao/Bordeaux – Tours – Paris – Le Havre/Metz – Mannheim/Strasbourg Shannon Foynes – Dublin – Rosslare – Waterford – Cork – Brest – Roscoff – Cherbourg – Caen – Le Havre – Rouen – Paris Saint Nazaire – Nantes – Tours Pre- Cross- Evora – Merida Rail identified border sections Vitoria-Gasteiz – San Sebastián – Bayonne – Bordeaux Aveiro – Salamanca Douro river (Via Navegável do Douro) Inland waterways
Amendment 1113 #
2018/0228(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part III – point 1 – table – Core network corridor “Atlantic”
Annex I – part III – point 1 – table – Core network corridor “Atlantic”
Core network corridor "Atlantic" Alignment Gijón – León – Valladolid A Coruña – Vigo – Orense – León– Zaragoza – Pamplona/Logroño – Bilbao Bordeaux – Toulouse Tenerife/Gran Canaria – Huelva/Sanlúcar de Barrameda – Sevilla – Córdoba Algeciras – Bobadilla – Madrid Sines/Lisboa – Madrid – Valladolid Lisboa – Aveiro – Leixões/Porto – Douro river Aveiro – Valladolid – Vitoria-Gasteiz – Bergara – Bilbao/Bordeaux – Tours – Paris – Le Havre/Metz – Mannheim/Strasbourg Saint Nazaire – Nantes – Tours Pre- Cross- Evora – Merida Rail identified border sections Vitoria-Gasteiz – San Sebastián – Bayonne – Bordeaux Aveiro – Salamanca Douro river (Via Navegável do Douro) Inland waterways
Amendment 1123 #
2018/0228(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Part III – point 1 – table – Core network corridor “Mediterranean”
Annex I – Part III – point 1 – table – Core network corridor “Mediterranean”
Core network corridor "Mediterranean" Alignment Algeciras – Bobadilla –Madrid – Zaragoza – Tarragona Sevilla – Bobadilla – Murcia Cartagena – Murcia – Valencia – Tarragona/Palma de Mallorca – Barcelona Tarragona – Barcelona – Perpignan – Marseille – Genova/Lyon – Torino – Novara – Milano – Bologna/Verona – Padova – Venezia – Ravenna/Trieste/Koper – Ljubljana – Budapest Toulouse – Narbonne Ljubljana/Rijeka – Zagreb – Budapest – UA border Pre- Cross- Lyon – Torino: base tunnel and access Rail identified border routes sections Nice – Ventimiglia Trieste – Divača Ljubljana – Zagreb Zagreb – Budapest Budapest – Miskolc – UA border Lendava – Letenye Road Vásárosnamény – UA border Missing Perpignan – Montpellier Rail link Koper – Divača Rijeka – Zagreb Milano – Cremona – Mantova – Porto Inland Levante/Venezia – Ravenna/Trieste Waterways
Amendment 1144 #
2018/0228(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Part III – point 1 – table – Core network corridor “North Sea- Mediterranean”
Annex I – Part III – point 1 – table – Core network corridor “North Sea- Mediterranean”
Amendment 58 #
2018/0224(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 1
Article 9 – paragraph 1
1. The financial envelope for the implementation of the Framework Programme for the period 2021 – 2027 shall be EUR 94 1120 000 000 000 in current prices for the specific programme referred to in Article 1(3)(a) and, in addition, the amount for the specific programme referred to in Article 1(3)(b), as laid down in Regulation…. establishing the European Defence Fund.
Amendment 66 #
2018/0224(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – point b – introductory part
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – point b – introductory part
(b) 60%, i.e. EUR 572 7000 000 000, for Pillar II 'Global Challenges and Industrial Competitiveness' for the period 2021-2027, of which
Amendment 111 #
2018/0224(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point e – paragraph 1
Annex III – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point e – paragraph 1
In the case of institutionalised European Partnerships, the financial and/or in-kind, contributions from partners other than the Union, will at least be equal to 50% and may reach up to 75% of the aggregated European P, in the case of partnerships budgetary commitments. For each institutionalised European Partnership, a share of the contributions from partners other than the Union will be in the form of financial contributionetween the European Union and private partners, and may reach up to 75% , in the case of partnerships which also involve the Member States, of the aggregated European Partnership budgetary commitments.
Amendment 23 #
2018/0145(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 9 a (new)
Recital 9 a (new)
(9a) Provision to take account of injuries, especially to the back of the neck, which are sustained in rear-collision crashes and particularly pile-ups, even at low speeds, and which entail a considerable cost to society in the EU, should be considered. UN Regulation No 34 should also be amended to include representative tests and relevant biometric criteria to address this problem.
Amendment 36 #
2018/0145(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point 1
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point 1
(1) 'vulnerable road user' means a road user using a two-wheel powered vehicleor three-wheel powered vehicle, or an electrically powered personal transportation device, or a non-motorised road user, such as a cyclist or a pedestrian;
Amendment 41 #
2018/0145(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point 3
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point 3
(3) 'intelligent speed assistance' means a system to aid the driverspeed limit information system' means a means of informing the driver of the current speed limit so as to assist in observingance of the appropriate speed for the road environment by providing haptic feedback through the accelerator pedal withlimitation information based on speed limit information obtained through observation of road signs and signals, based on infrastructure signals or electronic map data, or both, made available in-vehicle;
Amendment 53 #
2018/0145(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point 11
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point 11
(11) 'lane-keeping system' means a system monitoring the position of the vehicle with respect to the lane boundary and emitting a warning or applying a torque to the steering wheelsystem, or pressure to the brakes, at least when a lane departure occurs or is about to occur and a collision may be imminent;
Amendment 70 #
2018/0145(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1
Article 5 – paragraph 1
1. Vehicles shall be equipped with an accurate tyre pressure monitoring system capable of giving an in-vehicle warning to the driver when a loss of pressure occurs in a tyre, in the interests of optimum fuel consumption and road safety, over a wide range of road and environmental conditions.
Amendment 72 #
2018/0145(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 4 – point b
Article 5 – paragraph 4 – point b
(b) the type-approval of tyres, including tyres with wear in respect of their wet-road grip, and including technical requirements concerning their installation.
Amendment 73 #
2018/0145(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 4 – point b a (new)
Article 5 – paragraph 4 – point b a (new)
(ba) the introduction at EU level of type-approval of tyres installed on vehicles in categories M1 and N1 in respect of their wet-road grip with wear, once a test method has been established.
Amendment 76 #
2018/0145(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) intelligent speed assistance;Speed limit information system
Amendment 95 #
2018/0145(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – point a
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – point a
(a) it shall be possible for the driver to feel through the accelerator pedal that the applicablethe system must be capable of indicating the current speed limit, is reached or exceeded;n the vehicle, at all times
Amendment 102 #
2018/0145(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – point b
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – point b
(b) it shall not be possible to switch off or suppress the system;
Amendment 106 #
2018/0145(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – point d
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – point d
(d) where a cruise control system is engaged, the intelligent speed assistance system must automatically adapt to any loweror speed limiting device is engaged, the driver may adapt the speed to the current speed limit.
Amendment 117 #
2018/0145(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 3
Article 7 – paragraph 3
3. Vehicles of categories M1 and N1 shall be equipped with a lane-keeping system or lane-change warning system.
Amendment 121 #
2018/0145(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 4 – point a
Article 7 – paragraph 4 – point a
(a) it shall be possible to switch off the systems only one at a time, and only at standstill with the parking brake engaged, by a complex sequence of actions to be carried out by the driver;
Amendment 154 #
2018/0145(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 5
Article 9 – paragraph 5
5. Vehicles of categories M2, M3, N2 and N3 shall be designed and constructed so as to enhance the direct visibility of vulnerable road users from the driver seat. This requirement shall apply only to new cab types.
Amendment 162 #
2018/0145(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 2
Article 17 – paragraph 2
It shall apply from [PO: Please insert the date 36 months following the date of entry into force of this Regulation]. The delegated acts referred to in Article 12 must be published at least 24 months before their application.
Amendment 48 #
2018/0012(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 18
Recital 18
(18) To address the problem of marine litter effectively, it is fundamental to provide the right level of incentives for the delivery of waste to port reception facilities, in particular garbage. This can be achieved through a cost recovery system, which requires the application of an indirect fee, which is due irrespective of the delivery of waste and which should give a right of delivery of the waste without any additional direct charges. However, if a vessel delivers an exceptionally large volume of the types of waste included in Annex V to the Marpol Convention and that volume exceeds the volume put down in the reception and handling plan, an additional direct fee may be charged in order to ensure that the costs related to receiving that waste do not cause a disproportionate burden on a port's cost recovery system. The fishing and recreational sector, given their contribution to the occurrence of marine litter, should also be included in this system.
Amendment 96 #
2018/0012(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point j
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point j
(j) ‘port’ means a place or a geographical area made up of such improvement works and equipment as to permit the reception of ships, including the anchorage area within the jurisdiction of the port, and the reception of ships planning to trade there;
Amendment 110 #
2018/0012(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) all ships, irrespective of their flag, calling at, or operating within, a port of a Member State, with the exception of any warship, naval auxiliary, ship waiting to be chartered or under shelter, or other ship owned or operated by a State and used, for the time being, only on a government non- commercial basis;
Amendment 121 #
2018/0012(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 4 – paragraph 4
Article 4 – paragraph 4
4. Member States shall investigate all reported cases of alleged inadequacies and ensure that any party involved in the delivery or reception of waste from ships can claim compensation for damage caused by undue delay when that delay results from a failure to implement reception and handling plans.
Amendment 129 #
2018/0012(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point a
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point a
(a) location of port reception facilities applicable to eacDoes not affect the English bverth;sion.)
Amendment 154 #
2018/0012(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 7 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
Article 7 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
Amendment 164 #
2018/0012(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 7 – paragraph 3
Article 7 – paragraph 3
3. The operator, agent or master of a ship, falling within the scope of Directive 2002/59/EC, shall before departure, within one working day after reception, electronically report the information from the waste receipt in the part of the information, monitoring and enforcement system referred to in Article 14 of this Directive, in accordance with Directive 2010/65/EU and Directive 2002/59/EC.
Amendment 166 #
2018/0012(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 7 – paragraph 5 – point a
Article 7 – paragraph 5 – point a
(a) the ship only calls at anchorage at a port of call for trading purposes for less than 24 hours or, under adverse weather conditions or while waiting to be chartered;
Amendment 171 #
2018/0012(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 7 – paragraph 6
Article 7 – paragraph 6
6. In order to ensure uniform conditions for the implementation of the exception based on sufficient dedicated storage capacity, implementing powers shall be conferred on the Commission to define the methods to be used for the calculationpercentage of the sufficient dedicated storage capacity on board. Those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in Article 20(2).
Amendment 174 #
2018/0012(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 7 – paragraph 7
Article 7 – paragraph 7
7. IWithout prejudice to the provisions of the Marpol Convention, the Member State shall require the ship to deliver all its waste before departure if the next port of call is located outside the Union, or and there are good reasons to believe that adequate facilities are not available in the next port of call, or this port is unknown, the Member State shall require the ship to deliver all its waste before departure.
Amendment 190 #
2018/0012(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 8 – paragraph 2 – point c
Article 8 – paragraph 2 – point c
(c) in order to provide for a maximum incentive for the delivery of waste as defined in Annex V to the MARPOL Convention, including the waste that has been collected in nets during fishing operations, except for hazardous waste, the indirect fee to be charged shall cover all the costs of port reception facilities for this waste, in order to ensure a right of delivery without any additional direct charges, up to an amount established in the handling and reception plan;
Amendment 211 #
2018/0012(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 8 – paragraph 3
Article 8 – paragraph 3
3. The part of the costs which isare not covered by the fees referred to in subparagraphs (b) and (c), if any, shall be covered on the basis of the types and quantities of waste actually delivered by the ship.
Amendment 218 #
2018/0012(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 8 – paragraph 5
Article 8 – paragraph 5
5. The fees shall be reducedport authority may reduce the fees if the ship’s design, equipment and operation are such that it can be demonstrated that the ship produces reduced quantities of waste, and manages its waste in a sustainable and environmentally sound manner. The Commission shall be empowered by means of delegated acts in accordance with Article 19, to define the criteria for determining that a ship meets the requirements stated in this paragraph in relation to the ship’s on-board waste management.
Amendment 235 #
2018/0012(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – point c
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – point c
(c) the arrangement under point (b) is evidenced by a signed contract with a port or waste contractor, waste delivery receipts and confirmation that the arrangement has been accepted by all ports on the ship’s route. The arrangement for delivery and payment of the fee shall be made in a port located in the Union in order to constitute sufficient evidence in accordance with this paragraph.
Amendment 257 #
2018/0012(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 18 – paragraph 2
Article 18 – paragraph 2
Amendment 259 #
2018/0012(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 19 – paragraph 1
Article 19 – paragraph 1
1. The power to adopt delegated acts referred to in Article 8(5), Article 18(1), Article 18(218(1) and Article 18(3) shall be conferred on the Commission for a period of five years from [the date of entry into force ...]. The Commission shall draw uppresent a report in respect of the delegation of power not later than nine months before the end of the five year period. The delegation of power shall be tacitly extended for periods of an identical duration, unless the European Parliament or the Council opposes such extension not later than three months before the end of each period.
Amendment 263 #
2018/0012(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 25 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Article 25 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Member States shall adopt and publish, by 31st of December 2020 at the latest, the laws, regulations and administrative provisions necessary to comply with this Directive. They shall forthwith communicate to the Commission the text of those provisions. The obligations under Article 4(3), the last subparagraph of Article 5(2), Article 6(2), Article 7(3) and Article 9(3) shall be applied in keeping with the implementation of the revised Directive 2010/65/EU.
Amendment 19 #
2017/2285(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C
Recital C
C. whereas TEN-T and transport infrastructure such as road, high-speed rail, waterways and air are EU priorities,, notably through stations, ports and airports, especially those with a regional focus, are priorities for the Union and connectivity within its territories and if European investment were to lag behind, increased FDI could fill the gap while relocating profits, taxes and job opportunities outside of the EU, perhaps increasing the dependence and macroeconomic instability of the regions; whereas such a process would undermine the Union’s regional presence and policies in the long term and would lead to fragmentation and divergence;
Amendment 89 #
2017/2285(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Expresses the view that the less developed regions with negative demographic trends or remote ones with low accessibility should be targeted more intensively by ERDF and CF transport infrastructure investments, while additional sources and delivery methods should be expanded in the transition and more developed regions; calls for more consideration to be given to the strategic role of ports in connecting secondary and tertiary nodes to TEN-T infrastructure;
Amendment 91 #
2017/2285(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Stresses the need to give special attention and adequate support to maritime, island, peripheral and outermost regions located away from priority corridors, whatever their level of development, to improve the accessibility and connectivity of all regions of the Union and ensure a balanced coverage of EU territory;
Amendment 3 #
2017/2257(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 5 a (new)
Citation 5 a (new)
- having regard to the 2013 report entitled 'CARS 2020: towards a strong, competitive and sustainable European car industry';
Amendment 67 #
2017/2257(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 a (new)
Paragraph 10 a (new)
10a. Stresses the importance of coming up with consistent economic and industrial development strategies, in which aims such as further boosting the production and use of electric vehicles are matched by the deployment of resources for achieving them, in terms of infrastructure and usage-related components such as batteries - an aspect on which the Commission and Member States could also focus their attention with a view to drafting an EU battery production strategy;
Amendment 3 #
2017/2193(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 8 a (new)
Citation 8 a (new)
- having regard to the study on the cumulative effects of future trade agreements on EU agriculture published by the Commission on 15 November 2016;
Amendment 10 #
2017/2193(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D a (new)
Recital D a (new)
Da. whereas the European agricultural sector and certain agricultural products, such as beef, veal, sheepmeat, dairy products, cereals and sugar – including special sugars – are particularly sensitive issues in these negotiations;
Amendment 12 #
2017/2193(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D b (new)
Recital D b (new)
Db. whereas New Zealand is the world’s leading exporter of butter, the second largest exporter of powdered milk and is also a major player in the global export market for beef, veal and sheepmeat and other dairy products;
Amendment 56 #
2017/2193(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Calls on the Commission to anticipate and take account of the consequences of the UK leaving the European Union on these negotiations, particularly when preparing the exchange of offers and calculating quotas;
Amendment 144 #
2017/2193(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 – point g
Paragraph 14 – point g
Amendment 151 #
2017/2193(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 – point g a (new)
Paragraph 14 – point g a (new)
(ga) Monitoring measures and safeguard clauses that can be activated in an effective and timely manner in the event of market disturbance and difficulties affecting producers;
Amendment 154 #
2017/2193(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 – point g b (new)
Paragraph 14 – point g b (new)
(gb) Specific, unambiguous provisions on the treatment accorded to overseas countries and territories (OCTs) and the outermost regions (ORs) so as to ensure that due account is paid to their particular interests in the negotiations;
Amendment 3 #
2017/2192(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 8 a (new)
Citation 8 a (new)
- having regard to the study on the cumulative effects of future trade agreements on EU agriculture published by the Commission on 15 November 2016;
Amendment 5 #
2017/2192(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D a (new)
Recital D a (new)
Da. whereas the European agricultural sector and certain agricultural products, such as beef, lamb, dairy products, cereals or sugar – including special sugars – are particularly sensitive issues in these negotiations;
Amendment 7 #
2017/2192(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D b (new)
Recital D b (new)
Db. whereas Australia is the world’s third largest exporter of both beef and sugar, and is a major player in the global export market for dairy products and cereals;
Amendment 48 #
2017/2192(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Calls on the Commission to anticipate and take account of the consequences of the UK leaving the European Union on these negotiations, in particular in preparing the exchange of offers and calculating quotas;
Amendment 134 #
2017/2192(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 – point f
Paragraph 14 – point f
(f) Enforceable measures covering the recognition and protection of intellectual property rights, including geographical indications (GIs) for agricultural and foodstuff products, and for wines and spirits, taking as a benchmark the EU- Australia agreement's provisions protecting the wine sector, while striving to improve the existing legal framework and to ensure a high level of protection for all geographical indications;
Amendment 147 #
2017/2192(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 – point g
Paragraph 14 – point g
(g) A balanced outcome in the agriculture and fisheries chapters which gives due consideration to the interests of all European producers and consumers, for instance by introducing appropriate quotas in the most sensitive sectorexcluding the most sensitive products from the negotiations; considers that only then can it boost competitiveness and be beneficial to both consumers and producers;
Amendment 153 #
2017/2192(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 – point g a (new)
Paragraph 14 – point g a (new)
(ga) Monitoring measures and safeguard clauses that can be activated in an effective and timely manner in the event of a market disturbance and difficulties affecting producers;
Amendment 156 #
2017/2192(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 – point g b (new)
Paragraph 14 – point g b (new)
(gb) Specific, unambiguous provisions on the treatment accorded to overseas countries and territories (OCTs) and the outermost regions (ORs) so as to ensure that due account is paid to their particular interests are represented in the negotiations;
Amendment 1 #
2017/2181(DEC)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Welcomes the finding of the Court of Auditors that the accounts of the Single European Sky Air Traffic Management Research (SESAR) Joint Undertaking ('the Undertaking') for the 2016 financial year are legal and regular in all material respects; emphasises the relevance of the points made in the Court of Auditor's Special Report No 18/2017 on the Single European Sky;
Amendment 2 #
2017/2181(DEC)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Notes that 2016 was a year of transition for the Undertaking with the completion and closure of SESAR 1 phase and the ramping up of the SESAR 2020 phase, and that the Undertaking has presented its budget in two separate sections: (1) SESAR 1 and (2) SESAR 2020; notes further that SESAR 1 was co- financed from TEN-T and Seventh Research Framework (FP7) programmes and SESAR 2020 is co-financed from Horizon 2020, and that the different regulatory frameworks for these budget sections posed a significant administrative challenge for the Undertaking and its members; stresses that, for the sake of stability, these problems should not recur in the future;
Amendment 3 #
2017/2181(DEC)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Notes that the Undertaking faced difficulties in adapting the Horizon 2020 IT tools to its particular needs, which resulted in delay in the implementation of payments for member studies and developments; deplores that EUR 14,5 million payment appropriations – related to SESAR 2020 calls for proposals and activities initially budgeted in 2016 – had to be cancelled by an amended budget for 2016 due to external factors beyond control of the Undertaking; is concerned about the continuing rising trend for outstanding commitments (RAL), which increased from EUR 72,1 million to EUR 83,8 million during 2016, and expects to see the reversal of this trencalls for this trend to be reversed following transition to SESAR 2020;
Amendment 9 #
2017/2181(DEC)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Welcomes the publication of the “SESAR European Drones Outlook Study” in November 2016; notes with interest its overview of the development of the European drone market to 2050 and the huge potential for Europe and its global competitiveness, as well as the actions that need to be taken in the coming 5 to 10 years to unlock that potential, including support for research and development acheieved by setting up, at Union level, an ecosystem that encompasses both a regulatory framework and technology, and that brings together all key public and private stakeholders, and results in the provision of increased levels of Union funding, boosting SMEs in the sector in particular;
Amendment 10 #
2017/2181(DEC)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Reiterates the vital role of the Undertaking in coordinating and implementing research into the SESAR project, which is a pillar project of the Single European Sky, although the deadline for meeting the SESAR project objectives has been deferred from the original date of 2020 to 2035;
Amendment 12 #
2017/2181(DEC)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 13 a (new)
Paragraph 13 a (new)
13a. Draws attention to the importance of the resolving the problem of the fragmentation of the European sky, as at present the European Single Market is not exploiting to the full the advantages offered by the Single European Sky;
Amendment 5 #
2017/2158(DEC)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Reiterates that the revision of Regulation (EC) No 216/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council1 envisages broadening the scope of competence of the Agency and that, accordingly, the role played by new technologies, such as remotely piloted aircraft systems, must be taken fully into consideration when new competences are assigned; stresses the importance of allocating adequate funding to the Agency to ensure the successful uptake of these new responsibilities, as well asnd adequate staffing with qualified personnel in order to fulfil additional tasks; notes, however, that the Agency should amend its Financial and Fees and charges regulations to better formalise the treatment of an accumulated surplus, in order to potentially reduce the Union subsidy while still catering for the need to allocate sufficient resources for the new competences being considered; _________________ 1 Regulation (EC) No 216/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 20 February 2008 on common rules in the field of civil aviation and establishing a European Aviation Safety Agency, and repealing Council Directive 91/670/EEC, Regulation (EC) No 1592/2002 and Directive 2004/36/EC (OJ L 79, 19.3.2008, p. 1).
Amendment 89 #
2017/2070(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Points out that the Commission has announced on more than one occasion the launch of negotiations about investment with Hong Kong and Taiwan, and deems it regrettable that no such negotiations have yet begun; urges the Commission to finish the preparatory works and to formally start negotiations on investment agreements as soon as possible;
Amendment 128 #
2017/2067(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Takes note of the mention of the link between connected cars and the European satellite navigation systems, EGNOS and GALILEO, with priority being given to the use of European radio navigation tools of excellence, and underlines that vehicles’ capacity to communicate with 5G and satellite navigation systems can be included in the hybrid communication mix at a later stage;
Amendment 158 #
2017/2067(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Recommends that the Commission rapidly establish an adequate legal framework to achieve EU-wide interoperability on time, as well as a framework laying down rules on liability for the use of the various forms of connected transport; calls on the Commission to publish a legislative proposal on access to in-vehicle data and resources no later than September 2018; recommends that this proposal should guarantee a level playing field for non- monetised access to in-vehicle data for all third-parties in order to protect consumer rights, promote innovation and ensure fair competition on this market, taking into account the conclusions of the Commission’s study on access to in- vehicle data and resources;
Amendment 6 #
2017/2065(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 15
Citation 15
Amendment 21 #
2017/2065(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A a (new)
Recital A a (new)
Aa. whereas electronic commerce is an engine for growth and productivity in the entire economy, especially for small and medium-sized enterprises;
Amendment 43 #
2017/2065(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital F a (new)
Recital F a (new)
Fa. whereas foreign companies currently benefit from far greater access to the European market than Europeans do in third countries; whereas many of our trade partners are increasingly closing their domestic markets and resorting to digital protectionism; whereas the EU should anchor its digital trade strategy on the principles of reciprocity, fair competition, smart regulation and transparency with the view to restoring consumers’ trust and to restoring a level playing field for businesses;
Amendment 46 #
2017/2065(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital G
Recital G
G. whereas the building blocks that preserve the open internet inof the EU’s digital single market, including those principles that preserve the open Internet such as fair competition, net neutrality and intermediary liability protections, should be promoted in Free Trade Agreements (FTAs)exemptions, and those rules that protect Internet users against data privacy breaches, spams and geo-blocking restrictions, should be promoted in Free Trade Agreements (FTAs), to the benefit of European consumers and businesses alike; whereas the completion of a truly European Digital Single Market is of utmost importance for the EU to play its role as international standard-setter;
Amendment 48 #
2017/2065(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital G a (new)
Recital G a (new)
Ga. whereas several ground-breaking legislations, including but not limited to the opening of the telecommunications market to competition since 2009, the recognition of net neutrality since 2015, the abolition of roaming fees since 2017, and the entry into force of the General Data Protection Regulation from 2018 onwards, have propelled the EU into the vanguard;
Amendment 52 #
2017/2065(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital H
Recital H
H. whereas private companies are increasingly setting norms and standards in the digital economy; whereas they must go further and faster in developing technological solutions, which could help prevent, detect and remove illegal content online;
Amendment 56 #
2017/2065(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital H a (new)
Recital H a (new)
Ha. whereas the EU has a paramount interest in shaping the globalisation and digitalisation of our economies and of international trade, at the same time two of the main engines for growth for businesses and two of main causes for concern for citizens; whereas the economic opportunities and the societal challenges of new technologies (e.g. nanotechnology, biotechnology, information technology and cognitive science) and of new applications (artificial intelligence, blockchain and robotics) must be respectively unleashed and mitigated;
Amendment 62 #
2017/2065(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital H b (new)
Recital H b (new)
Hb. whereas according to the OECD, up to 5% of goods imported into to the EU are counterfeited, resulting in substantial losses in jobs and tax revenues;
Amendment 63 #
2017/2065(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital H c (new)
Recital H c (new)
Hc. whereas sensitive sectors such as audio-visual services, and fundamental rights such as the protection of personal data should not be subject to trade negotiations;
Amendment 65 #
2017/2065(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital H d (new)
Recital H d (new)
Hd. whereas according to special Eurobarometer 431, nine out of ten Europeans think that it is important for them to have the same rights and protection over their personal information, regardless of the country in which the public authority or private company offering the service is based;
Amendment 71 #
2017/2065(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Considers that European standards shall be fully-safeguarded in the trade agreements the Commission negotiates, and where possible commuted into international standards; stresses that global trade rules on e-commerce are an instrument for growth and a tool to project our values; rejects digital protectionism, mass surveillance and online censorship; supports freedom of expression and information, personal data protection and encryption;
Amendment 73 #
2017/2065(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Stresses that access to secure broadband internet connectivity and digital payment methods, effective consumer protection, in particular redress mechanisms for online cross-border sales, and predictable customs procedures, are essential elements in relation to enabling digital trade, sustainable development and inclusive growth; reiterates its demand to identify the challenges that consumers face when they buy goods and services on e-commerce websites located outside the EU, and to propose concrete measures if need be;
Amendment 77 #
2017/2065(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Stresses the importance in trade agreements to promote fair and effective competition, in particular between digital service providers such as online platforms and users such as SMEs, to promote consumer choice, to ensure non- discriminatory treatment of all market players and to avoid the creation of dominant positions that distort the markets;
Amendment 92 #
2017/2065(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Calls on the Commission to prioritise and speed up the adoption of mutual adequacy decisions, provided that third countries ensure, by reason of their domestic law or their international commitments, a level of protection "essentially equivalent" to that guaranteed within the EU; calls on the Commission to adopt, and to make public, updated and detailed binding procedures for reaching these decisions, in full respect for national supervisory authorities’ powers and for the European Parliament’s opinion;
Amendment 113 #
2017/2065(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Ccalls on the Commission to prohibitensure that cross-border data transfers are in compliance with the existing and future EU legal framework, in particular through adequacy decisions, and to incorporate in our trade agreements first and foremost a horizontal provision, which fully maintains the right of a Party to protect personal data and privacy, with the only condition that it must not be used with the intention to restrict data flows for reasons other than the protection of personal data, accompanied with a second provision, which prevents unjustified data localisation requirements in FTAs;
Amendment 123 #
2017/2065(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Calls on the Commission to put forward its position on cross-border data transfers, data protection carve-out and unjustified data localisation requirements in trade negotiations before the end of the yearterm, in close coordination with the European Parliament and in line with its position;
Amendment 128 #
2017/2065(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Calls on the Commission to combat discriminatory, illegitimate and protectionist measures by third countries, such as ‘buy local’ policies, local content requirements or forced technology transfers, to ensure that European companies can operate in a fair and predictable environment; calls on the Commission to condition in future FTAs several of its market access commitments on reciprocal commitments by the other Party under the same category, including public procurement, Mode 1 and Mode 4;
Amendment 135 #
2017/2065(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Stresses that the EU should continue to pursue its efforts at bilateral , plurilateral and multilateral level to ensure that third countries offer a level of openness towards foreign investments equivalent to that of the EU, and that they maintain a level playing field for EU operators; welcomes the EU’s proposal for a regulation establishing a framework for review of foreign direct investments into the Union and supports its objectives to better protect critical infrastructures and technologies;
Amendment 144 #
2017/2065(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Notes that the protection of trademarks, intellectual property (IP) andrights (IPR), including those related to copyright, geographical indications, trademarks, trade secrets and patents, is indispensable to encourage and reward artistic creation and industrial innovation, that investments in R&D isare a precondition tof the EU’s knowledge-based economy, and that international cooperation is key to combating the trade in counterfeited goods; stresses, however, that trade agreements are not the place to extend the level of protection for rights holders by providing for more extensive copyright enforcement powers all along the value chain; stresses; therefore encourages the Commission to push for the worldwide implementation of international standards, such as the WTO Agreement on TRIPS as well as the WIPO Internet Treaties; stresses the need to strike the right balance between the promotion of due diligence and the maintaining of an innovation-friendly approach; stresses that access to medicines in third countries should not be challenged on the basis of IP protection;
Amendment 148 #
2017/2065(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 a (new)
Paragraph 13 a (new)
13a. Exhorts the Commission to keep a close eye on ICANN’s gTLD Program, which expands domain names to thousands of generic names, and to guarantee, in line with its commitment to a free and open Internet, the protection of rights holders, in particular those related to geographical indications;
Amendment 149 #
2017/2065(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Calls on the Commission to use trade agreements to prevent parties from imposing foreign equity caps by, to laying down pro-competitive wholesale access rules for incumbent operators’ networks and by securing, to provide transparent and non-discriminatory rules and fees for licensing, and to secure genuine access to last- mile infrastructures in export markets for EU telecom providers; recalls that rule-based competition in the telecommunications sector leads to higher quality services and lower prices;
Amendment 156 #
2017/2065(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Calls on the Commission to continue its efforts towards developing a set of binding multilateral disciplines on e- commerce in the WTO, and to continue focusing on concrete and realistic deliverables;
Amendment 158 #
2017/2065(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 a (new)
Paragraph 15 a (new)
15a. Calls on the Commission to urgently re-launch TiSA negotiations; shares the view that EU should seize the window of opportunity to take the lead to set state-of-the art global digital standards;
Amendment 163 #
2017/2065(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Calls on the Commission to use trade agreements to promote the interoperability of ICT-standards that benefit both consumers and producers, notably in the context of a secure Internet of things, 5G and cybersecurity;
Amendment 166 #
2017/2065(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Calls on the Commission to encourage signatories of trade agreements to bring pressure to bear on mobile providers toinclude, in the telecommunications chapter of its FTAs, provisions makeing both international roaming fees and the fees applied to international calls and messages transparent, fair, reasonable and consumer- oriented; calls on the Commission to support policies that promote cost-oriented retail prices for roaming services with a view to reducing prices;
Amendment 171 #
2017/2065(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Recognises that the principle of intermediary liability protecexemptions has been crucial in developing the digital economy and in guaranteeing freedom of speech; calls on the Commission to ensure in its trade negotiations that online intermediaries must never be made strictly liable for hosting unlawful third-party content, nor should they ever be required to monitor content proactively as part of an intermediary liability regimeuphold EU law in this regard in its trade negotiations;
Amendment 172 #
2017/2065(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Strongly supports the further mainstreaming of digital technologies and services in the EU’s development policy and among others the Digital4Development initiative; recognises the multiplier effect digital technologies can have in achieving Sustainable Development Goals; calls on the Commission to stimulate public-private partnerships to increase investments in digital infrastructure in the Global South; urges the Commission to make investments in broadband infrastructure in developing countries conditional upon respect for a free, open and secure internet; calls on the Commission to use trade agreements to improve digital rights; takes note with deep concern of the conclusion of the recent UN Global Broadband Progress report highlighting a growing digital divide between developed and developing nations;
Amendment 186 #
2017/2065(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21 a (new)
Paragraph 21 a (new)
21a. Commits to update its eTrade strategy every 5 years;
Amendment 13 #
2017/2052(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 (new)
Paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 (new)
Notes that in 2017, natural disasters - in particular forest fires - cost the lives of over 200 people in Europe and burnt down over a million hectares of forest, which is more than three times the European average for the past five years; points out that such fires are disasters in a human, economic and environmental context and require a response at European and Euro-Mediterranean level; considers that the EU should assist with preventing and combating fires and site reconstruction following these disasters, which are linked in particular to forest fires; is of the opinion that resources for fighting the fires are limited at national level; notes in this context that firefighting planes - particularly Canadairs - enter some national fleets at the end of their useful lives and therefore need to be renovated as quickly as possible; calls on the Member States and the EU to make the strengthening of joint capacity a priority during discussions on the next multiannual financial framework;
Amendment 46 #
2017/2052(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Considers that the next multiannual financial framework (MFF) should allow for adequate EU funding, including structural and investment funds, for projects which contribute, in particular, to the completion of the Trans-European Transport Network (TEN-T) core network and its corridors, in particular by implementing projects for railway lines in the areas covered by that network; reiterates that financial instruments cannot replace grants for TEN- T projects, as only grants can maximise output on the ground; considers, furthermore, that better coordination of EU instruments related to transport, including blending of grants and innovative financial instruments, can facilitate project implementation and catalyse private financing;
Amendment 70 #
2017/2052(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1 (new)
Paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1 (new)
Considers that while the European Civil Protection Mechanism is an effective tool in combating forest fires, it is nevertheless incomplete and in need of further improvement; welcomes therefore the Commission's Communication of 23 November 2017 in which it proposes the setting up of an autonomous reserve capacity known as 'rescEU', and that an additional EUR 280 million be earmarked for the European Civil Protection Mechanism in order to finance a truly EU reserve capacity, to include in particular EU firefighting aircraft; calls on the Member States and the Commission to recognise that existing national infrastructure has a European dimension, and thereby manifest their support for the establishment of a European network of civil protection and risk management hubs; calls on the Member States to include the Commission proposal in the new multiannual financial framework to enable funding for EU Canadairs and their development to begin as soon as possible;
Amendment 71 #
2017/2052(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Welcomes the European Commission's proposals on strengthening disaster response at EU level, notably through the forthcoming implementation of the 'rescEU' autonomous reserve capacity; calls on the Commission and the Member States to recognise that existing national infrastructure has a European dimension, and thereby manifest their support for preparatory action on the establishment of a European network of civil protection and risk management hubs;
Amendment 84 #
2017/2052(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Considers that an upgraded and more effective Connecting Europe Facility (CEF), which covers all modes of transport, including rail and road infrastructure, and focuses on interconnections, is necessary;
Amendment 97 #
2017/2052(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Reiterates the importance of enabling the full use of the Single European Sky as a crucial step forward for European airspace; st, in view of the growing intensity of international competition, the importance of structuring European public aid to promote resses the need forarch and innovation, providing adequate funding to implement the components of Single European Sky ATM Research (SESAR) in order to ensure the deployment of ATM functionalities, while preserving the appropriate financial resources allocated to the Clean Sky Joint Undertaking and fully exploiting the Single European Sky, an essential step forward for European airspace;
Amendment 107 #
2017/2052(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Calls on the Commission to safeguard the continuation of the EU flagship space programmes Galileo, the European Geostationary Navigation Overlay (EGNOS) and Copernicus; calls for the allocation of the necessary amounts for the Clean Sky Joint Undertaking and the future Joint Technology Initiative on innovative materials for space equipment to be safeguarded, while maintaining a long-term institutional and budgetary commitment and prioritising European operators, particularly for orders by institutions, in launches, exploitation and access to space data, in order to increase European sovereignty and autonomy in this strategic sector;
Amendment 144 #
2017/2052(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 10 a (new)
Paragraph 10 a (new)
10a. Stresses the need to include the various sectors of transport, particularly the industrial component, in thinking at the Commission and by the EEAS and various directorates-general with a view to drawing up an economic diplomacy strategy to promote European actors in the sector internationally;
Amendment 3 #
2017/2044(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Reiterates the importance of the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) funding instrument for the completion of the TEN- T network; stresses that the budgetary cuts to the CEF made in the past, due to the funding of the European Fund for Strategic Investments (EFSI) initiative, should be avoided in the future and for achieving a Single European Transport Area; calls on the Commission to come forward with the new initiatives and financial rules to apply to combinations of grants from CEF-Transport and European Fund for Strategic Investments (EFSI) financing; stresses that the budgetary cuts to the CEF made in the past, due to the funding of the EFSI initiative, should be avoided in the future; regrets that it had not yet been possible to achieve a full recovery of funds for the CEF; believes that CEF is a vital instrument with significant Union- added value to optimise the transport network across the Union, linking and/or modernising new and existing transport infrastructures and ensuring interoperability of transport services; stresses the need to further promote the high speed railway projects connecting Western and Eastern parts of Europe;
Amendment 14 #
2017/2044(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 b (new)
Paragraph 2 b (new)
2 b. Asks the Commission to submit a report on the implementation and take-up level of structural and cohesion funds in infrastructure projects, specifying which ones contribute to the development of the core network, the corridors and the comprehensive network;
Amendment 15 #
2017/2044(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 c (new)
Paragraph 2 c (new)
2 c. Underlines the importance of securing funding for optimising the multimodal connections and for shifting to digital transport services and to sustainable transport modes, including inland waterways;
Amendment 17 #
2017/2044(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 e (new)
Paragraph 2 e (new)
2 e. Emphasises the importance of investing in regional airports as a catalyst for business efficiency and productivity and regional economic development;
Amendment 24 #
2017/2044(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Underlines the critical role of the European Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS) – Galileo and EGNOS – for the transport system, particularly for safety, including in the aviation, road, railway and maritime transport sectors as well as for the development and exploitation of multi-modal transport systems; reiterates the importance of sufficient financial support of downstream and upstream applications within the budgets for European GNSS programmes and Horizon 2020; highlights the crucial tasks of European GNSS agency (GSA) as regards to Galileo and EGNOS; believes that it is necessary for GSA to be adequately staffed in order to safeguard smooth functioning and exploitation of the European GNSS programmes;
Amendment 26 #
2017/2044(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4 a. Recognises the contribution GSA is making to the Union's economic competitiveness, technological innovation, and security and expresses concern that insufficient resources have been allocated to the GSA in order for it to fulfil its mandate and to support the proper and efficient future management of Galileo, including the need to recruit and maintain highly specialised experts and to plan for future roles and responsibilities;
Amendment 31 #
2017/2044(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Regrets the decrease of 7,6 % in resources for the European GNSS - Galileo and EGNOS; urges restoring the budgetary lines dedicated to the European space programmes to the primary level and continuing to adequately financing of space programmes, whose costs should not be underestimated; calls on the Commission to safeguard the financing for the Galileo and EGNOS infrastructuredeveloping and providing global satellite-based radio navigation infrastructure and services for Galileo and EGNOS;
Amendment 32 #
2017/2044(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5 a. Considers that necessary funding should be safeguarded for EGNOS in order to enable the extension of EGNOS coverage to South-Eastern and Eastern Europe as a priority and further to Africa and Middle East, and for the purpose of acquiring the necessary EGNOS Ranging Integrity Monitoring Stations (RIMS) and their interconnection to the system;
Amendment 33 #
2017/2044(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 b (new)
Paragraph 5 b (new)
5 b. Reiterates the importance of allocating sufficient funding for 2018 for Galileo and EGNOS in order to secure swiftly uninterrupted GNSS services for smart roads and connected vehicles, smart fleet and cargo and traffic management such us Air Traffic Management (ATM), The European Rail Traffic Management System (ERTMS), eCall;
Amendment 38 #
2017/2044(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Highlights the importance of Horizon 2020 to foster and support projects related to innovation in smart transport management and autonomous driving; welcomes the increase in commitments and payments appropriations through the Horizon 2020reiterates the importance of securing appropriate funding for Joint Undertakings, among others SESAR and SHIFT2RAIL;
Amendment 41 #
2017/2044(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6 a. Regrets the decrease of financing in Horizon 2020 related to research and innovation for transport and considers that achieving a safe and seamless intelligent integrated transport represents a significant Union-added value for enhancing the European transport system;
Amendment 42 #
2017/2044(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 b (new)
Paragraph 6 b (new)
6 b. Stresses the need for accurate funding for the implementation of the components of SESAR in order to ensure the deployment of Air Traffic Management (ATM) functionalities that are considered essential for the improvement of the Union's ATM system performance;
Amendment 52 #
2017/2044(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7 a. Considers that InterRail could have a significant added-value enabling the younger generation to explore freedom of movement, offering the chance to travel in an environmentally- friendly way to those who are travelling the least and also contributing to the improvement of social conditions;asks the Commission to come up with a thorough assessment of the financial impact and the administrative modalities of the programme;reiterates its previous call on the Commission to put forward relevant proposals in this regard;
Amendment 54 #
2017/2044(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 b (new)
Paragraph 7 b (new)
7 b. Stresses the importance of shifting towards sustainable tourism, which entails better coordination between tourism and infrastructure projects;
Amendment 63 #
2017/2044(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 9 a (new)
Paragraph 9 a (new)
9 a. Asks the Commission to present the state-of-play of the pilot project on cleaner space through deorbiting and innovative materials for space equipment, in order to enhance the effectiveness of the future Joint Technology Initiative applied to the space sector;
Amendment 75 #
2017/0309(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Recital 9 a (new)
Recital 9 a (new)
(9a) Establishing a European network of hubs to deal with civil protection and crisis management will enhance knowledge sharing, infrastructure specialisation and capacity strengthening, with the aim of addressing current and future risks in the European Union.
Amendment 163 #
2017/0309(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article premier – paragraph 1 – point 7
Article premier – paragraph 1 – point 7
Decision No 1313/2013/EU
Article 12 – paragraph 2
Article 12 – paragraph 2
2. The composition of rescEU shallrescEU shall consist of capacities additional to those of the Member States, with a view to supplementing and strengthening them, and shall seek to address current and future risks. These capacities should be developed and deployed in partnership with the national authorities and whilst taking account of existing infrastructure. By way of an example, rescEU may consist of the following capacities:
Amendment 185 #
2017/0309(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article premier – paragraph 1 – point 7
Article premier – paragraph 1 – point 7
Decision No 1313/2013/EU
Article 12 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 12 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. The nature of these capacities shall remain flexible and may change in order to address new developments and future challenges, such as climate change.
Amendment 206 #
2017/0309(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7
Decision No 1313/2013/EU
Article 12 – paragraph 7
Article 12 – paragraph 7
7. rescEU capacities shall be available for response operations under the Union Mechanism following a request for assistance through the ERCC. The decision on their deployment shall be taken by the Commission, which shall retainith command and control of rescEU capacitibeing left to the Member States.
Amendment 213 #
2017/0290(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article premier – paragraph 1 – point 3 a (new)
Article premier – paragraph 1 – point 3 a (new)
Directive 92/106/EEC
Article 4
Article 4
(3a) Article 4 is replaced by the following: All hauliers established in a Member State who meet the conditions of access to the occupation and access to the market for transport of goods between Member States laid down by Regulation (EC) No 1071/2009 shall have the right to carry out, in the context of a combined transport operation between Member States, initial and/or final road haulage legs which form an integral part of the combined transport operation and which may or may not include the crossing of a frontier. , in accordance with the conditions of the rules on access to the market laid down by Regulation (EC) No 1072/2009. Or. fr (https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal- content/FR/TXT/HTML/?uri=CELEX:31992L0106&from=EN)
Amendment 176 #
2017/0224(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 18
Recital 18
(18) To that end, it is also important, with the effectiveness of the mechanism in mind, to ensure a minimumsufficient level of information and coordination with regard to foreign direct investments falling under the scope of this Regulation in all Member States. TAll this information should be made available by the Member States in which the foreign direct investment is planned or has been completed upon request of the Member States or of the Commission. Relevant information includes aspects such as the ownership structure of the foreign end-investor, its origin and the financing of the planned or completed investment, including, when availableon the basis of the best available information, information about subsidies granted by third countries. To that end, the Commission and Member States may provide further information on the foreign investor and the foreign end- investor on the basis of their activities and experience, in particular as regards their past relations with the foreign investor.
Amendment 197 #
2017/0224(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article premier – paragraph 1
Article premier – paragraph 1
This Regulation establishes a framework for the screening by the Member States and the Commission of foreign direct investments in the Union on the grounds of security or public order, with due regard for Article 346 TFEU.
Amendment 253 #
2017/0224(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – indent 1
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – indent 1
- critical infrastructure, including energy, transport, communications, data storage, space or networks and services, communications, port, rail, airport, aerospace and space infrastructure, shipyards, data storage, large-scale data analysis centres, financial infrastructure, betting services as well as sensitive facilities;
Amendment 284 #
2017/0224(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2
Article 4 – paragraph 2
In determining whether a foreign direct investment is likely to affect security or public order, Member States and the Commission mayust in all cases take into account, for information purposes, aspects of the context and the circumstances under which the investment is or was made and also whether: - the foreign investor is controlled by the government of a third country, including through significant fundingdirectly or indirectly, for example by a natural or legal person, an undertaking from a third country, a foreign power, a government or an army of a third country, including through significant funding, which may take the form of subsidies, or a political presence in its decision-making centres; - the sector in which the foreign investor is active is regarded as a strategic sector by his or her country of origin; - the foreign investor is involved or included in a strategic project carried out by a third country in the area of research or technology transfer or acquisition; - the origin of the funds is known or not; - the investment can reinforce or lead to a monopolistic structure or the control of a value chain for example through the communication of the list of all the mergers analysed by the Commission involving the enterprise of the third State as well as the communication of the list of all the mergers analysed by the national competition authorities involving the same enterprise; - the foreign investment is part of a project, a programme or an economic or political strategy carried out by a third country; - access to the sector in the foreign investor’s country of origin is open, restricted or banned and there is no reciprocity or a level playing field; - the statutes of the target undertaking include change of ownership clauses; - the good or bad relations the Commission or the Member States previously enjoyed with the foreign investor have been taken into account. The Commission shall outline the situation on the basis of the best information available and, in the context of the opinions it forwards to the Member States, the burden of proof shall rest with the foreign investor.
Amendment 377 #
2017/0224(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 5
Article 8 – paragraph 5
5. CommentsThe opinions drawn up pursuant to paragraphs 2 or opinions pursuant to paragraph 3 shall be addressed to the Member State where the foreign direct investment is planned or has been completed within a reasonable period of time, and in any case no later than 25 working days following receipt of the information referred to in paragraphs 1 or 4. In cases where the opinion of the Commission follows commentthe opinions from other Member States, the Commission shall have 2510 additional working days for issuing the opinion.
Amendment 413 #
2017/0224(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 3
Article 9 – paragraph 3
3. The Commission shall address its opinion to the Member State concerned within a reasonable period of time, and in any case no later than 25 working days following receipt of the information requested by the Commission pursuant to paragraph 2. Where a Member State has a screening mechanism in place as referred to in Article 3(1) and the information on foreign direct investment undergoing screening has been received by the Commission pursuant to Article 8(1), the opinion shall be delivered no later than 25 working days following receipt of such information. Where additional information is needed to issue an opinion or a Member State has issued an opinion, the 2510-day period shall run from the date of receipt of the additional information.
Amendment 469 #
2017/0224(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I a (new)
Annex I a (new)
– 5G for Europe: An Action Plan Communication (COM (2013) 634) from the Commission to the European Parliament, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions (OJ C177, 11 June 2014, pp. 64-70)
Amendment 473 #
2017/0224(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I b (new)
Annex I b (new)
- Research Fund for Coal and Steel Council Decision (EU) 2017/955 of 29 May 2017 amending Decision 2008/376/EC on the adoption of the Research Programme of the Research Fund for Coal and Steel and on the multiannual technical guidelines for this programme
Amendment 30 #
2017/0123(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 2
Recital 2
(2) So far, and unless otherwise provided for in national law, the rules on access to the occupation of road transport operator do not apply to undertakings engaged in the occupation of road haulage operator solely by means of motor vehicles with a permissible laden mass not exceeding 3.5 tonnes or combinations of vehicles not exceeding that limit. The number of such undertakings which are active in both national and international transport operations has been increasing. As a result, several Member States have decided to apply the rules on access to the occupation of road transport operator, provided for in Regulation (EC) No 1071/2009, to those undertakings. To ensure a minimum level of professionalisation of the sector using vehicles with a permissible laden mass not exceeding 3.5 tonnes by way of common rules, and thus to approximate competitive conditionsensure fair and equal competition between all operators in the sector, this provision should be deleted, whereas the requirements regarding effective and stable establishment and appropriate financial standing should be rendered mandatory for all vehicles used in international haulage and cabotage operations, of whatever size.
Amendment 45 #
2017/0123(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 4
Recital 4
(4) It is necessary to ensure that road transport operators established in a Member State have a real and continuous presence in that Member State and conduct their business from there. Therefore, and in light of experience, it is necessary to clarify the provisions regarding the existence of an effective and stable establishmentand strengthen the provisions set out in Article 5 of Regulation (EC) No 1071/2009 regarding the existence of an effective and stable establishment in order to combat the establishment of so- called letterbox companies.
Amendment 46 #
2017/0123(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 2
Recital 2
(2) So far, and unless otherwise provided for in national law, the rules on access to the occupation of road transport operator do not apply to undertakings engaged in the occupation of road haulage operator solely by means of motor vehicles with a permissible laden mass not exceeding 3.5 tonnes or combinations of vehicles not exceeding that limit. The number of such undertakings which are active in both national and international transport operations has been increasing. As a result, several Member States have decided to apply the rules on access to the occupation of road transport operator,provided for in Regulation (EC) No 1071/2009,to those undertakings. To ensure a minimum level of professionalisation of the sector using vehicles with a permissible laden mass not exceeding 3.5 tonnes by way of common rules, and thus to approximate competitive conditionsensure fair and equal competition between all operators in the sector, this provision should be deleted, whereas the requirements regarding effective and stable establishment and appropriate financial standing should be rendered mandatory for all vehicles used in international haulage and cabotage operations, of whatever size.
Amendment 56 #
2017/0123(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6
Recital 6
(6) In view of their potential to considerably affect the conditions for fair competition in the road haulage market, serious infringements of national tax rules should be added to the items relevant to the assessment of good repute and should also be subject to deterrent sanctions in proportion to the infringement identified.
Amendment 63 #
2017/0123(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 4
Recital 4
(4) It is necessary to ensure that road transport operators established in a Member State have a real and continuous presence in that Member State and conduct their business from there. Therefore, and in light of experience, it is necessary to clarify the provisions regarding the existence of an effective and stable establishmentand strengthen the provisions set out in Article 5 of Regulation (EC) No 1071/2009 regarding the existence of an effective and stable establishment in order to combat the establishment of so- called letterbox companies.
Amendment 68 #
2017/0123(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 4 a (new)
Recital 4 a (new)
(4a) Moreover, in order to ensure the effectiveness of a link between the country of establishment and transport operations, a minimum number of operations must be carried out by the fleet of vehicles used in the Member State where the transport undertaking is established. In addition, the undertaking must have a minimum turnover in the country where it is established.
Amendment 70 #
2017/0123(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 10
Recital 10
(10) Undertakings engaged in the occupation of road haulage operator solely by means of motor vehicles with a permissible laden mass not exceeding 3.5 tonnes or with combinations of vehicles not exceeding that limit should have a minimum level of financial standing, to ensure that they have the means to carry out operations on a stable and long-lasting basis. However, sinceThe rules applicable to access to the operccupations concerned are generally of a limited size, the corresponding requirements should be less demanding than those applicable to operators using vehicles or combinations of vehicles above that limit of road haulage operator by means of vehicles with a permissible laden mass not exceeding 3.5 tonnes or combinations of vehicles with a permissible laden mass not exceeding 3.5 tonnes are those set out in Regulation (EC) No 1071/2009.
Amendment 72 #
2017/0123(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6
Recital 6
(6) In view of their potential to considerably affect the conditions for fair competition in the road haulage market, serious infringements of national tax rules should be added to the items relevant to the assessment of good repute and should also be subject to deterrent sanctions in proportion to the infringement identified.
Amendment 76 #
2017/0123(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13
Recital 13
(13) The rules on national transport performed on a temporary basis by non- resident hauliers in a host Member State ('cabotage') should be clear, simple and easy to enforce, whil– in order to avoid their having to return empty – should be clear, simple for hauliers to implement and easy to enforce in order to guarantee broadly maintaining the level of liberalisation achieved so far transport workers’ rights and promote fair competition between companies without undermining the basic principle of the free movement of services in the internal market.
Amendment 86 #
2017/0123(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 14
Recital 14
(14) To this end, and in order to facilitate checks and to eliminate uncertainty and the danger of systematic cabotage, the limitation on the number of cabotage operations subsequent to an international carriage should be abolished, whilemaintained and the number of days available for such operations should be reduced. It should be possible to determine whether cabotage is possible in three days with a single operation, which would be enough to ensure vehicles in an international operation would not have to return empty.
Amendment 92 #
2017/0123(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 10
Recital 10
(10) Undertakings engaged in the occupation of road haulage operator solely by means of motor vehicles with a permissible laden mass not exceeding 3.5 tonnes or with combinations of vehicles not exceeding that limit should have a minimum level of financial standing, to ensure that they have the means to carry out operations on a stable and long-lasting basis. However, since the operations concerned are generally of a limited size, the corresponding requirements should be less demanding than those applicable to operators using vehicles or combinations of vehicles above that limitThe rules applicable to access to the occupation of road haulage operator using vehicles with a permissible laden mass not exceeding 3.5 tonnes or combinations of vehicles with a permissible laden mass not exceeding 3.5 tonnes are those set out in Regulation (EC) No 1071/2009.
Amendment 105 #
2017/0123(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13
Recital 13
(13) The rules on national transport performed on a temporary basis by non- resident hauliers in a host Member State ('cabotage') should be clear, simple and easy to enforce, whil– in order to avoid their having to return empty – should be clear, simple for hauliers to implement and easy to enforce in order to guarantee broadly maintaining the level of liberalisation achieved so far transport workers’ rights and promote fair competition between companies without undermining the basic principle of the free movement of services in the internal market.
Amendment 117 #
2017/0123(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point b
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point b
Regulation (EC) No 1071/2009
Article 1 – paragraph 6
Article 1 – paragraph 6
Article 3(1)(b) and (d) and Articles 4, 6, 8, 9, 14, 19 and 21 shall notalso apply to undertakings engaged in the occupation of road haulage operator solely by means of motor vehicles with a permissible laden mass not exceeding 3.5 tonnes or combinations of vehicles with a permissible laden mass not exceeding 3.5 tonnes.
Amendment 118 #
2017/0123(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 14
Recital 14
(14) To this end, and in order to facilitate checks and to eliminate uncertainty and the risk of systematic cabotage, the limitation on the number of cabotage operations subsequent to an international carriage should be abolished, whilemaintained and the number of days available for such operations should be reduced. The time limit for cabotage should be set at three days with a single operation, which would be enough to ensure vehicles in an international operation would not have to return empty.
Amendment 131 #
2017/0123(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 15
Recital 15
(15) The means by which road transport operators can prove compliance with the rules for cabotage operations should be clarified. The use and transmission of electronic transport information should be recognised as such means,o ensure fair competition in each internal market, the application of EU rules to electronic transport information, the use and transmission of which should simplify the provision of relevant evidence and its treatment by the competent authorities, should be subject to effective control. The format used for that purpose should ensure reliability and authenticity. Considering the increasing use of efficient electronic exchange of information in transport and logistics, it is important to ensure coherence in the regulatory frameworks and provisions addressing the simplification of administrative procedures. To do that, it is desirable to continue the process of making transport documents paperless in order to simplify controls and administrative and procedures. Thus, in the spirit of the Additional Protocol of 20 February 2008 to the Convention on the Contract for the International Carriage of Goods by Road (CMR), the use of electronic documents should eventually become the rule, particularly the electronic consignment note.
Amendment 167 #
2017/0123(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article premier – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point b
Article premier – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point b
Règlement (CE) 1071/2009
Article 1 – paragraph 6 – subparagraph 1
Article 1 – paragraph 6 – subparagraph 1
Article 3(1)(b) and (d) and Articles 4, 6, 8, 9, 14, 19 and 21 shall notalso apply to undertakings engaged in the occupation of road haulage operator solely by means of motor vehicles with a permissible laden mass not exceeding 3.5 tonnes or combinations of vehicles with a permissible laden mass not exceeding 3.5 tonnes.
Amendment 168 #
2017/0123(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article premier – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point b
Article premier – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point b
Règlement (CE) 1071/2009
Article 1 – paragraph 6 – subparagraph 2
Article 1 – paragraph 6 – subparagraph 2
Amendment 184 #
2017/0123(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article premier – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point a
Article premier – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point a
Règlement (CE) 1071/2009
Article 5 – point a
Article 5 – point a
(a) have premises in which it keeps its core business documentsappropriate premises, proportionate to the activities of the undertaking in the member State of establishment, in which it keeps its core business documents, accessible either in hard copy or electronic form, in particular its commercial contracts, accounting documents, personnel management documents, labour contracts, documents containing data relating to driving time and rest and any other document to which the competent authority must have access in order to verify compliance with the conditions laid down in this Regulation;;
Amendment 197 #
2017/0123(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 12
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 12
Regulation (EC) No 1071/2009
Article 18 – point 3 a
Article 18 – point 3 a
3a. In order to facilitate cooperation between administrations and the exchange of best monitoring practice, the Member States shall work together with the platform for combating undeclared work and the European Labour Authority
Amendment 202 #
2017/0123(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article premier – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point c
Article premier – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point c
Règlement (CE) 1071/2009
Article 5 – point d
Article 5 – point d
(d) manage the transport operations carried out with the vehicles referred to in point (b) and the servicing of this fleet of vehicles with the appropriate technical equipment situated in that Member State;;
Amendment 210 #
2017/0123(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 1 a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 1 a (new)
Regulation (EC) No 1072/2009
Article 1 – paragraph 5 – point c
Article 1 – paragraph 5 – point c
(1a) In Article 1(5), point (c) is deleted.
Amendment 212 #
2017/0123(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point a
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point a
Regulation (EC) No 1072/2009
Article 2–paragraph 6
Article 2–paragraph 6
6. ‘cabotage operation’ means national carriage for hire or reward carried out on a temporary basis in a host Member State, involving the carriage from the picking up of the goods at one or several loading points until their delivery at one or several delivery points, as specified in the consignment note;', with the main aim of ensuring that lorries do not travel empty;
Amendment 212 #
2017/0123(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article premier – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point d a (new)
Article premier – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point d a (new)
Règlement (CE) 1071/2009
Article 5 – point d a (new)
Article 5 – point d a (new)
(da) organises its activities in such a way that each vehicle used in international transport operations performs, at least once every two weeks, one commercial loading or unloading of goods operation in the country of establishment of the undertaking concerned.
Amendment 217 #
2017/0123(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article premier – paragraph 1 – point 4 – point a – point i
Article premier – paragraph 1 – point 4 – point a – point i
Règlement (CE) 1071/2009
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
In determining whether an undertaking, irrespective of the type of vehicle it uses in its transport operations, has satisfied that requirement, Member States shall consider the conduct of the undertaking, its transport managers, executive directors, general partners in the case of partnerships, other legal representatives and any other relevant person as may be determined by the Member State. Any reference in this Article to convictions, penalties or infringements shall include convictions, penalties or infringements of the undertaking itself, its transport managers, executive directors, general partners in the case of partnerships, other legal representatives and any other relevant person as may be determined by the Member State.;
Amendment 226 #
2017/0123(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point a
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point a
Regulation (EC) No 1072/2009
Article 8 – paragraph 2
Article 8 – paragraph 2
2. Once the goods carried in the course of an incoming international carriage from another Member State or from a third country to a host Member State have been delivered, hauliers referred to in paragraph 1 shall be allowed to carry out, with the same vehicle or, in the case of a coupled combination, the motor vehicle of that same vehicle, cabotage operations in the host Member State or in contiguous Member Statesin order to avoid returning empty. The last unloading in the course of athe single authorised cabotage operation shall take place within 53 days from the last unloading in the host Member State in the course of the incoming international carriage.';
Amendment 237 #
2017/0123(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article premier – paragraph 1 – point 4 – point a – point iii (new)
Article premier – paragraph 1 – point 4 – point a – point iii (new)
Règlement (CE) 1071/2009
Article 6 – paragraphe 1 – point b – sous point xiii (nouveau)
Article 6 – paragraphe 1 – point b – sous point xiii (nouveau)
(xiia) cabotage
Amendment 263 #
2017/0123(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article premier – paragraph 1 – point 6 a (new)
Article premier – paragraph 1 – point 6 a (new)
Regulation (EC) No 1072/2009
Article 9 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 9 – paragraph 2 a (new)
(6a) Vehicles used for purposes of cabotage must carry all the consignment notes corresponding to each operation, in paper or electronic form. In the event of an inspection, the driver must be able to immediately produce, for the officer of the host Member State carrying it out, the consignment notes covering all the work he has performed in the 60 days before the date of the inspection.
Amendment 312 #
2017/0123(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article premier – paragraph 1 – point 12 (new)
Article premier – paragraph 1 – point 12 (new)
Directive (CE) 1071/2009
Article 18 – point 3 nouveau
Article 18 – point 3 nouveau
3a. In order to facilitate cooperation between administrations and the exchange of best monitoring practices, the Member States shall work together with the undeclared work platform and the European Labour Authority.
Amendment 329 #
2017/0123(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 12 a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 12 a (new)
Regulation (EC) No 1071/2009
Article 23 – paragraph 2 (new)
Article 23 – paragraph 2 (new)
(12a) Undertakings which only operate road vehicles with a permissible laden mass that does not exceed 3.5 tonnes must comply with this Regulation from the entry into force of this amendment.
Amendment 351 #
2017/0123(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 1 a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 1 a (new)
Regulation (EC) No 1072/2009
Article 1 – paragraph 5 – point c
Article 1 – paragraph 5 – point c
(1a) (1a) In Article 1(5), point (c) is deleted.
Amendment 354 #
2017/0123(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point a
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point a
Regulation (EC) No 1072/2009
Article 2 – paragraph 6
Article 2 – paragraph 6
6. ‘cabotage operation’ means national carriage for hire or reward carried out on a temporary basis in a host Member State, involving the carriage from the picking up of the goods at one or several loading points until their delivery at one or several delivery points, as specified in the consignment note, with the main aim of ensuring that lorries do not travel unladen;’;
Amendment 389 #
2017/0123(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point a
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point a
Regulation (EC) No 1072/2009
Article 8 – paragraph 2
Article 8 – paragraph 2
2. Once the goods carried in the course of an incoming international carriage from another Member State or from a third country to a host Member State have been delivered, hauliers referred to in paragraph 1 shall be allowed to carry out, with the same vehicle or, in the case of a coupled combination, the motor vehicle of that same vehicle, cabotage operations in the host Member State or in contiguous Member Statesin order to avoid returning empty. The last unloading in the course of athe single cabotage operation shall take place within 53 days from the last unloading in the host Member State in the course of the incoming international carriage.';
Amendment 403 #
2017/0123(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point a a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point a a (new)
Regulation (EC) No 1072/2009
Article 8 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 8 – paragraph 2 a (new)
(aa) Road transport undertakings shall not be allowed to carry out cabotage operations with the same vehicle or, in the case of a coupled combination, the motor vehicle of that same vehicle, in the same Member State within seven days of the last cabotage operation.
Amendment 19 #
2017/0122(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 2
Recital 2
(2) Having evaluated the effectiveness and efficiency of the implementation of the existing set of Union social rules in road transport, and in particular Regulation (EC) No 561/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council9 , certain deficiencies were identified in the existing legal framework. Unclear and unsuitable rules on weekly rest, resting facilities, breaks in multi- manning and the absence of rules on the return of drivers to their home, lead to diverging interpretations and enforcement practices in the Member States. Several Member States recently adopted unilateral measures further increasing legal uncertainty and unequal treatment of drivers and operators. __________________ 9 Regulation (EC) No 561/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 15 March 2006 on the harmonisation of certain social legislation relating to road transport and amending Council Regulations (EEC) No 3821/85 and (EC) No 2135/98 and repealing Council Regulation (EEC) No 3820/85 (OJ L 102, 11.4.2006, p. 1).
Amendment 29 #
2017/0122(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6
Recital 6
(6) Drivers engaged in long-distance international transport operations spend long periods away from their home. The current requirements on the regular weekly rest unnecessarily prolong those periods. It is thus desirable to adapt the provision on the regular weekly rest in such a way that it is easier for drivers to carry out transport operations in compliance with the rules and to reacho ensure that these periods away from home are not excessively long, operators should organise the work of drivers in such a way that they can live in decent conditions thanks to allowances or bonuses sufficient to fund decent accommodation. Measures should also be taken to ensure that operators organise the return of drivers to their home for a regular weekly rest, and be fully compensated for all reduced weekly rest periods. It is also necessary to provide that operators organise the work of drivers in such a way that these periods away from home are not excessively longnother place of their choosing at least every two weeks. It is essential that the duration of this return trip does not count as part of the rest period and that if drivers choose to spend their rest time in a place other than their home the undertaking must not in any way use it to save on the cost of a return or of travel allowances for the driver.
Amendment 50 #
2017/0122(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11
Recital 11
(11) To simplify and enhance cost- effectiveness of enforcement of the social rules the potential of the current and future tachograph system, all international goods transport vehicles should be fully exploitted. Therefore the functionalities of the tachograph should be improved to with smart tachographs by 2023, which will allow for more precise positioning, in particular during international transport operations.
Amendment 55 #
2017/0122(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 2
Recital 2
(2) Having evaluated the effectiveness and efficiency of the implementation of the existing set of Union social rules in road transport, and in particular Regulation (EC) No 561/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council9, certain deficiencies were identified in the existing legal framework. Unclear and unsuitable rules on weekly rest, resting facilities, breaks in multi- manning and the absence of rules on the return of drivers to their home, lead to diverging interpretations and enforcement practices in the Member States. Several Member States recently adopted unilateral measures further increasing legal uncertainty and unequal treatment of drivers and operators. _________________ 9 Regulation (EC) No 561/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 15 March 2006 on the harmonisation of certain social legislation relating to road transport and amending Council Regulations (EEC) No 3821/85 and (EC) No 2135/98 and repealing Council Regulation (EEC) No 3820/85 (OJ L 102, 11.4.2006, p. 1).
Amendment 59 #
2017/0122(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11 a (new)
Recital 11 a (new)
(11a) The exclusion of road vehicles or combinations of vehicles carrying out international transport operations with a laden mass not exceeding 3.5 tonnes has resulted in the development of unfair competition and differences in the application of Regulation (EC) 561/2006, leading to disparities in working conditions and compromising road safety. These types of vehicles should therefore also be included in the scope of Regulation (EC) 561/2006.
Amendment 64 #
2017/0122(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 4 a (new)
Recital 4 a (new)
(4a) The maximum driving periods per day, per week and per period of two consecutive weeks, as set out in Regulation (EC) No 561/2006, clearly contribute to improving the social conditions of road drivers and road safety in general. They should therefore remain in force and steps should be taken to ensure that they are respected.
Amendment 69 #
2017/0122(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 4 b (new)
Recital 4 b (new)
(4b) In order to ensure, at European level, the conditions for road safety, environmental protection and fair and healthy competition, this Regulation applies to all motorised vehicles carrying out international transport and/or cabotage operations.
Amendment 77 #
2017/0122(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point -1 (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point -1 (new)
Regulation (EC) No 561/2006
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) of goods where the maximum permissible mass of the vehicle, including any trailer, or semi-trailer, exceeds 3,5 tonne-1) In Article 2, paragraph 1(a) is replaced by the following: (a) of goods, or
Amendment 78 #
2017/0122(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6
Recital 6
(6) Drivers engaged in long-distance international transport operations spend long periods away from their home. The current requirements on the regular weekly rest unnecessarily prolong those periods. It In order to ensure that these periods away from home are not excessively long, provision should be made for carriers to organise thus desirable to adapt the provision on the regular weekly rest in such a way that it is easier for drivers to carry out transport operations in compliance with the rules and to reache work of these drivers so that they can live in decent conditions through the provision of adequate compensation or premiums to pay for decent accommodation. Measures should also be taken to ensure that operators organise the return of drivers to their home for a regular weekly rest, and be fully compensated for all reduced weekly rest periods. It is also necessary to provide that operators organise the work of drivers in such a way that these periods away from home are not excessively longnother place of their choosing at least every two weeks. It is essential that the duration of this return trip does not count as part of the rest period and that if drivers choose to spend their rest time in a place other than their home the undertaking must not in any way use it to save on the cost of a return or of travel allowances for the driver.
Amendment 104 #
2017/0122(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point a
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point a
Regulation (EC) No 561/2006
Article 8 – paragraph 6 – subparagraph 1
Article 8 – paragraph 6 – subparagraph 1
Amendment 129 #
2017/0122(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point c
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point c
Regulation (EC) No 561/2006
Article 8 – paragraph 8 a – introductory part
Article 8 – paragraph 8 a – introductory part
8a. The regular weekly rest periods and any weekly rest of more than 45 hours taken in compensation for previous reduced weekly rest shall notcannot under any circumstances be taken in a vehicle. They shallIt must be taken in a suitable accommodation, withoutside the cabin, having a secure parking area and adequate sleeping and sanitary facilities;.
Amendment 133 #
2017/0122(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11
Recital 11
(11) To simplify and enhance cost- effectiveness of enforcement of the social rules the potential of the current and future tachograph systems should be fully exploited. Therefore the functionalities of the tachograph should be improved to allow for more precise positioning, in particular during international transport operation, all vehicles carrying out international road haulage and cabotage operations should be fitted with smart tachographs by 2023, in order to allow for more precise positioning of these vehicles.
Amendment 138 #
2017/0122(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11 a (new)
Recital 11 a (new)
(11a) The exclusion of light goods vehicles or combinations of vehicles carrying out international transport operations with goods not exceeding 3.5 tonnes has resulted in the development of unfair competition between the enterprises of Member States and differences in the application of Regulation (EC) 561/2006, leading to disparities in the working conditions of drivers and compromising road safety. These types of vehicles should therefore also be included in the scope of Regulation (EC) 561/2006.
Amendment 147 #
2017/0122(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article premier – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point c
Article premier – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point c
Regulation (EC) No 561/2006
Article 8 – paragraph 8 b
Article 8 – paragraph 8 b
8b. A transport undertaking shall organise the work of drivers in such a way that the drivers are able to spend at least one regular weekly rest period or a weekly rest of more than 45 hours taken in compensation for reduced weekly rest at home within each period of threewo consecutive weeks.;
Amendment 165 #
2017/0122(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
First Article – paragraph 1 – point 1 a (new)
First Article – paragraph 1 – point 1 a (new)
Regulation (EC) No 561/2006
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point a
(1a) of goods where the maximum permissible mass of the vehicle, including any trailer, or semi-trailer, exceeds 3.5 tonnes, or content/FR/TXT/HTML/?uri=CELEX:32006R0561&qid=1519652857817&from=FR)in Article 2, paragraph 1, point (a), is replaced by the following: "(a) of goods, or” Or. fr (http://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-
Amendment 174 #
2017/0122(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point -1 (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point -1 (new)
Regulation (EU) No 165/2014
Article 3 – paragraph 4
Article 3 – paragraph 4
Amendment 240 #
2017/0122(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point a
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point a
Regulation (EC) No 561/2006
Article 8 – paragraph 6 – subparagraph 1
Article 8 – paragraph 6 – subparagraph 1
Amendment 326 #
2017/0122(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point c
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point c
Regulation (EC) No 561/2006
Article 8 – paragraph 8 a
Article 8 – paragraph 8 a
8a. The regular weekly rest periods and any weekly rest of more than 45 hours taken in compensation for previous reduced weekly rest shall not cannot under any circumstances be taken in a vehicle. They shallIt must be taken in a suitable accommodation, withoutside the cabin, with a secure parking area and adequate sleeping and sanitary facilities,.
Amendment 365 #
2017/0122(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point c
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point c
Regulation (EC) No 561/2006
Article 8 – paragraph 8 b
Article 8 – paragraph 8 b
8b. A transport undertaking shall organise the work of drivers in such a way that the drivers are able to spend at least one regular weekly rest period or a weekly rest of more than 45 hours taken in compensation for reduced weekly rest at home within each period of threewo consecutive weeks.";
Amendment 440 #
2017/0122(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point -1 (new) Regulation (EU) No 165/2014
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point -1 (new) Regulation (EU) No 165/2014
Amendment 477 #
2017/0122(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Regulation (EU) 165/2014
Article 34 – paragraph 7 – subparagraph 1
Article 34 – paragraph 7 – subparagraph 1
7. The driver shall enter in the digital tachograph the symbols of the countries in which the daily working period started and finished as well as where and when the driver has crossed a border in the vehicle on arrival at the suitable stopping place. The driver shall also enter the symbols of the countries that he has entered after crossing the border, starting at the first possible stopping point in the Member State. This stopping point should be understood as the first available place where the driver can stop the vehicle safely and within 15 minutes of crossing the border. Member States may require drivers of vehicles engaged in transport operations inside their territory to add more detailed geographic specifications to the country symbol, provided that those Member States have notified those detailed geographic specifications to the Commission before 1 April 1998.”.
Amendment 36 #
2017/0121(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 3
Recital 3
(3) The balance between enhancing social and working conditions for drivers and, facilitating the exercise of the freedom to provide road transport services based onand ensuring fair competition between national and foreign operators is crucial for the smooth functioning of the internal market.
Amendment 50 #
2017/0121(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 9
Recital 9
(9) Difficulties have also been experienced in applying the rules on posting of workers specified in Directive 96/71/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council15 and the rules on the administrative requirements laid down in Directive 2014/67/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council16 to the highly mobile road transport sector. The uncoordinated national measures on the application and enforcement of the provisions on posting of workers in the road transport sector have generated high administrative burdens for non-resident Union operators. This, and have created undue restrictions to the freedom to provide cross-border road transport services having negative side-effects on jobsfairness in inter-company competition in the sector. __________________ 15 Directive 96/71/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 December 1996 concerning the posting of workers in the framework of the provision of services (OJ L 18, 21.1.97, p.1) 16 Directive 2014/67/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 15 May 2014 on the enforcement of Directive 96/71/EC concerning the posting of workers in the framework of the provision of services and amending Regulation (EU) No 1024/2012 on administrative cooperation through the Internal Market Information System (‘the IMI Regulation’) (OJ L 159, 28.5.2014, p. 11).
Amendment 53 #
2017/0121(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 9 a (new)
Recital 9 a (new)
(9a) Non-compliance with the rules on the establishment of international road transport companies is creating differences within the single market and contributing to unfairness in inter- company competition. The conditions governing the establishment of international road transport companies should therefore be tightened and made easier to monitor, particularly with a view to combating the creation of ‘letterbox’ companies.
Amendment 62 #
2017/0121(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 11
Recital 11
(11) In order to ensure the effective and proportionate implementation of Directive 96/71/EC in the road transport sector, it is necessary to establish sector-specific rules reflecting the particularity of the highly mobile workforce in the road transport sector and providing a balance between the social protection of drivers and the freedom to provide cross-border services for operators, as well as the need to ensure that inter-company competition in the sector is fair.
Amendment 64 #
2017/0121(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 3
Recital 3
(3) The balance between enhancing social and working conditions for drivers and, facilitating the exercise of the freedom to provide road transport services based onand ensuring fair competition between national and foreign operators is crucial for the smooth functioning of the internal market.
Amendment 74 #
2017/0121(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 12
Recital 12
(12) Such balanced criteria should be based on a concept of a sufficient link ofthe simple, readily understood concept of the link between a driver with aand the territory of a host Member State. Therefore, a time threshold should be established, beyond whichis link should be characterised by at least one commercial loading or unloading operation taking place on the territory of the host Member State. Furthermore, the minimum rate of pay and the minimum annual paid holidays of the host Member State shallould apply in case ofto international transport operations. This time threshold should not apply toand cabotage operations as defined by Regulations 1072/200918 and 1073/200919 since the entire transport operation is taking place in a host Member State. As a consequence the minimum rate of pay and the minimum annual paid holidays of the host Member State should apply to cabotage irrespective of the frequency and duration of the operations carried out by a driver. __________________ 18 Regulation (EC) No 1072/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 21 October 2009 on common rules for access to the international road haulage market (OJ L 300, 14.11.2009, p. 72). 19 Regulation (EC) No 1073/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 21 October 2009 on common rules for access to the international market for coach and bus services, and amending Regulation (EC) No 561/2006 (OJ L 300, 14.11.2009, p.88)
Amendment 89 #
2017/0121(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 13
Recital 13
(13) In order to ensure effective and efficient enforcement of the sector-specific rules on posting of workers and to avoid disproportionate administrative burdens for non-resident operators sector, specific administrative and control requirements should be established in the road transport sector, taking full advantage of control tools such as the digital tachograph. Introducing the smart tachograph across the board as soon as possible is a prerequisite for effective and efficient monitoring of compliance with the rules on posting of drivers for international transport and cabotage operations.
Amendment 89 #
2017/0121(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 9
Recital 9
(9) Difficulties have also been experienced in applying the rules on posting of workers specified in Directive 96/71/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council15 and the rules on the administrative requirements laid down in Directive 2014/67/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council16 to the highly mobile road transport sector. The uncoordinated national measures on the application and enforcement of the provisions on posting of workers in the road transport sector have generated high administrative burdens for non-resident Union operators, and have created unfair competition between enterprises of the Member States. This created undue restrictions to the freedom to provide cross-border road transport services having negative side-effects on jobs. _________________ 15 Directive 96/71/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 December 1996 concerning the posting of workers in the framework of the provision of services (OJ L 18, 21.1.97, p.1) 16 Directive 2014/67/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 15 May 2014 on the enforcement of Directive 96/71/EC concerning the posting of workers in the framework of the provision of services and amending Regulation (EU) No 1024/2012 on administrative cooperation through the Internal Market Information System (‘the IMI Regulation’) (OJ L 159, 28.5.2014, p. 11).
Amendment 101 #
2017/0121(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 11
Recital 11
(11) In order to ensure the effective and proportionate implementation of Directive 96/71/EC in the road transport sector, it is necessary to establish sector-specific rules reflecting the particularity of the highly mobile workforce in the road transport sector and providing a balance between the social protection of drivers and the freedom to provide cross-border services for operators as well as the need to ensure fair competition between companies in the sector.
Amendment 119 #
2017/0121(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 12
Recital 12
(12) Such balanced criteria should be based on a concept of a sufficient link ofthe simple, readily understood concept of the link between a driver with aand the territory of a host Member State. Therefore, a time threshold should be established, beyond whichis link should be characterised by at least one commercial loading or unloading operation taking place in the host Member State. Furthermore, the minimum rate of pay and the minimum annual paid holidays of the host Member State shallould apply in case ofto international transport operations. This time threshold should not apply toand cabotage operations as defined by Regulations (EC) No 1072/200918 and (EC) No 1073/200919 since the entire transport operation is taking place in a host Member State. As a consequence the minimum rate of pay and the minimum annual paid holidays of the host Member State should apply to cabotage, irrespective of the frequency and duration of the operations carried out by a driver. _________________ 18 Regulation (EC) No 1072/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 21 October 2009 on common rules for access to the international road haulage market (OJ L 300, 14.11.2009, p. 72). 19 Regulation (EC) No 1073/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 21 October 2009 on common rules for access to the international market for coach and bus services, and amending Regulation (EC) No 561/2006 (OJ L 300, 14.11.2009, p.88)
Amendment 140 #
2017/0121(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 13
Recital 13
(13) In order to ensure effective and efficient enforcement of the sector-specific rules on posting of workers and to avoid disproportionate administrative burdens for non-resident operators sector, specific administrative and control requirements should be established in the road transport sector, taking full advantage of control tools such as the digital tachograph. . Introducing the smart tachograph across the board as soon as possible, irrespective of the size or weight of the vehicle, is a prerequisite for effective and efficient monitoring of compliance with the rules on posting of drivers for international transport and cabotage operations.
Amendment 167 #
2017/0121(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
Member States shall not apply points (b) and (c) of the first subparagraph of Article 3 (1) of Directive 96/71/EC to drivers in the road transport sector employed by undertakings referred to in Article 1(3)(a) of that Directive, when performing international carriage or cabotage operations as defined by Regulations 1072/2009 and 1073/2009 where the period of posting to their territory to perform these operations is shorter than or equal to 3 days during a period of one calendar month.
Amendment 185 #
2017/0121(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
Amendment 208 #
2017/0121(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 3
Article 2 – paragraph 3
Amendment 267 #
2017/0121(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
Member States shall not apply points (b) and (c) of the first subparagraph of Article 3 (1) of Directive 96/71/EC to drivers in the road transport sector employed by undertakings referred to in Article 1(3)(a) of that Directive, when performing international carriage or cabotage operations as defined by Regulations 1072/2009 and 1073/2009 where the period of posting to their territory to perform these operations is shorter than or equal to 3 days during a period of one calendar month.
Amendment 297 #
2017/0121(COD)
Amendment 331 #
2017/0121(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 3
Article 2 – paragraph 3
Amendment 360 #
2017/0121(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Member States shall adopt and publish, by […] [The time limit for transposition will be as short as possible and, generally, will not exceed two years] at the latest, the laws, regulations and administrative provisions necessary to comply with this Directive the laws, regulations and administrative provisions necessary to comply with this Directive in the same time frame as that set out under Article 2 of the legislative act amending Directive 96/71/EC. They shall forthwith communicate to the Commission the text of those provisions.
Amendment 425 #
2017/0121(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 4 – point a – point i
Article 2 – paragraph 4 – point a – point i
(i) the identity of the road transport operator; at least by means of his/her intra- Community tax identification number;
Amendment 471 #
2017/0121(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 4 – point b
Article 2 – paragraph 4 – point b
(b) an obligation for the driver to keep and make availableemployer to ensure that, where requested at the roadside control, in paper or electronic form, a copy of the posting declaration and evidence of transport operation taking place in the host Member State, such as an electronic consignment note (e-CMR) or evidence referred to in Article 8 of Regulation (EC) No 1072/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council, is available on board and presented.
Amendment 488 #
2017/0121(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 4 – point c
Article 2 – paragraph 4 – point c
(c) an obligation for the driver to keep and make availableemployer to ensure that, where requested at the roadside control, the tachograph records, and in particular the country codes of Member States where the driver has been present when carrying out international road transport operations or cabotage operations, are available on board and presented;
Amendment 505 #
2017/0121(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 4 – point d
Article 2 – paragraph 4 – point d
(d) an obligation for the driver to keep and make availableemployer to ensure that, where requested at the roadside control, in paper or electronic form, a copy of the employment contract or an equivalent document within the meaning of Article 3 of Council Directive 91/533/EEC20, translated into one of the official languages of the host Member State or into English, are available on board and presented; _________________ 20 Council Directive 91/533/EEC of 14 October 1991 on an employer's obligation to inform employees of the conditions applicable to the contract or employment relationship (OJ L 288, 18.10.1991, p. 32).
Amendment 519 #
2017/0121(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 4 – point e
Article 2 – paragraph 4 – point e
(e) an obligation for the driver to make availableemployer to ensure that, where requested at the roadside control, in paper or electronic form, a copy of payslips for last two months is available on board and presented; during the roadside check, the driver shall be allowed to contact the head office, the transport manager or any other person or entity which may provide this copy;
Amendment 524 #
2017/0121(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 4 – point e a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 4 – point e a (new)
(ea) An obligation for the employer to deliver, within the worker’s posting period plus a period of 18 months following the expiry of the posting period, in paper or electronic form, proof of payment of wages to drivers.
Amendment 535 #
2017/0121(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 4 – point f
Article 2 – paragraph 4 – point f
(f) an obligation for the road transport operatoemployer to deliver, after the period of posting, in paper or electronic form, copies of documents referred to in points (b), (c) and (e), at the request of the authorities of the host Member State within a reasonable period of time;
Amendment 558 #
2017/0121(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 1 (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 1 (new)
Member States shall ensure that infringements of the rules on the posting of drivers are regarded as infringements for the purposes of the assessment of good repute as referred to in Article 6 of Regulation 1071/2009.
Amendment 564 #
2017/0121(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 5 a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Member States shall provide for sanctions against shippers, freight forwarders and subcontractors for non- compliance with Article 2 of this Directive where the latter use transport services which involve infringements of this Directive.
Amendment 586 #
2017/0121(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Member States shall adopt and publish, by […] [The time limit for transposition will be as short as possible and, generally, will not exceed two years] at the latest, the laws, regulations and administrative provisions necessary to comply with this Directive the laws, regulations and administrative provisions necessary to comply with this Directive in the same time frame as that set out under Article 2 of the legislative act amending Directive 96/71/EC. They shall forthwith communicate to the Commission the text of those provisions.
Amendment 17 #
2017/0116(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 1
Recital 1
(1) Aviation plays a crucial role in Union's economy. It is a strong driver for economic growth, jobs, trade and mobility, particularly within and between the areas of the EU. Over the past decades, growth in air transport services significantly contributed to improving connectivity within the Union and with third countries and has been a significant enabler of Union economy at large.
Amendment 26 #
2017/0116(COD)
(3) FIn a context of increased competition between air transport actors at a global level, fair competition is an important general principle in the operation of international air transport services. This principle is notably acknowledged by the Convention on International Civil Aviation ('the Chicago Convention') whose preamble recognises the need for international air transport services to be based on the basis of "equality of opportunity". Article 44 of the Chicago Convention also states that the International Civil Aviation Organization ('ICAO') should aim to foster the development of international air transport so as to "insure that every contracting State has a fair opportunity to operate international airlines" and to "avoid discrimination between contracting States".
Amendment 38 #
2017/0116(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 7 a (new)
Recital 7 a (new)
(7a) Where bilateral air transport or air service agreements include fair competition clauses or similar provisions, dispute settlement procedures foreseen in such international agreements may be taken into consideration, if appropriate, provided that the Member States concerned wish to make use of these procedures. However, this should not be a precondition for opening a procedure under this Regulation in order to ensure complementarity between this Regulation and the bilateral agreements.
Amendment 56 #
2017/0116(COD)
(11a) In order to make the Regulation applicable and effective, it is important for the Commission to be able to consider launching procedures on the basis of prima facie evidence and in cases where there is a threat of injury which the Commission is able to identify, in line with the framework provided by other trade defence instruments.
Amendment 64 #
2017/0116(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 15
Recital 15
(15) Proceedings should not be initiated or should be concluded without redressive measures under this Regulation where the adoption of the latter would be against the Union interest, having regard to their impact on other persons, notably consumers or undertakings in the Union. The impact on Union air connectivity should be examined when the Commission is planning to implement redressive measures. Proceedings should also be concluded without measures where the requirements for such measures are not, or no longer met.
Amendment 120 #
2017/0116(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. An investigation shall be initiated following a written complaint submitted by a Member State, aone or several Union air carriers or an association of Union air carriers in accordance with paragraph 2, or on the Commission's own initiative, if there is prima facie evidence of either of the following:
Amendment 131 #
2017/0116(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point b a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point b a (new)
(ba) Without this becoming a precondition for initiating proceedings, the impact on the Union's air connectivity should be examined as part of the taking into account of the Union's interest and when the Commission would consider implementing redressive measures.
Amendment 151 #
2017/0116(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 6
Article 3 – paragraph 6
6. The Commission shall decide on the initiation of an investigation in accordance with paragraph 1 within 63 months of the lodging of the complaint, if there is sufficient evidence, in line with the provisions specified in paragraph 5.
Amendment 200 #
2017/0116(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 1
Article 9 – paragraph 1
1. The proceedings shall be concluded within two yearelve months. That period may be prolonged in duly justified cases.
Amendment 210 #
2017/0116(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 2
Article 9 – paragraph 2
2. In case of urgency, such as in situations where there is a risk of immediate and irreversible injury to Union air carrier(s), the proceedings may be shortened to one yearsix months.
Amendment 215 #
2017/0116(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 9 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Moreover, precautionary measures may be considered in emergency cases in order to prevent or counteract an injury or a risk of immediate and irreversible injury.
Amendment 53 #
2017/0113(COD)
Proposal for a directive
First Article – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point b
First Article – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point b
Directive 2006/1/EC
Article 2 – 1 a
Article 2 – 1 a
1a. Where the vehicle is not registered or put into circulation in compliance with the laws of the Member State where the undertaking hiring the vehicle is established, Member States may limit the time of use of the hired vehicle within their respective territories. However, Member States shall in such a case allow its use for at least fourone months in any given calendar year."
Amendment 61 #
2017/0017(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Directive 2003/87/CE
Article 28 b – paragraph 1
Article 28 b – paragraph 1
1. The Commission shall report to the European Parliament and the Council on the relevant ICAO standards or other legal instrumentand recommended practices as well as on domestic measures taken by third countries to implement the global market-based measure to be applied to emissions from 2021, and on other relevant international developments.
Amendment 51 #
2017/0015(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point c
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point c
2003/59/CE
Article 2 – point h
Article 2 – point h
(h) vehicles used, or hired without a driver, by agricultural, horticultural, forestry, farming or fishery undertakings for carrying goods as part ofnd items needed in connection with their own entrepreneurial activity, provided that driving the vehicle is not the driver's principal activity.;
Amendment 82 #
2016/2327(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Calls on the Commission to rapidly introduce and improve CO2 standards for all road transport as a matter of urgency; points out that cost- effective vehicle standards probably represent one of the most effectivenecessary measures for improving energy efficiency in the EU in the period up to 2030; notes that these improvements and the capacity to reduce CO2 emissions should be based on various types of vehicle technology;
Amendment 157 #
2016/2327(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Considers that autonomous vehicles can be an important asset in improving the efficiency of transport; insists, however, that autonomous vehicles should be electric, shared, and include smart measures to mitigate increasing use;
Amendment 203 #
2016/2327(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Welcomes efforts to ensure comprehensive and interoperable infrastructure for electric vehicle chargingand alternative- propulsion vehicle charging; calls on the Commission to coordinate with the Member States actions to give this type of vehicle better access to the market;
Amendment 412 #
2016/2327(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 28
Paragraph 28
28. Asks the Commission to improve aviation efficiency, including by means of the proposal on landing fees and CO2 standards beyond those enshrined in the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) agreement so as to increase the competitiveness of the sector’s value chain, maintaining its active and effective involvement in the work of the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) and promoting the implementation of the Single European Sky in the Member States;
Amendment 422 #
2016/2327(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 28 a (new)
Paragraph 28 a (new)
28a. Asks the Commission to continue to work on adjusting the Union Emissions Trading System (ETS) with regard to CORSIA, and to take into account the extension of the exception for serving the European Union’s outermost regions;
Amendment 428 #
2016/2327(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 29
Paragraph 29
Amendment 11 #
2016/2325(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Welcomes the Commission communication entitled ‘Space Strategy for Europe’ and endorses the Commission’s full commitment to maximising the economic and societal benefits of space, fostering tha globally competitive and innovative European space sector, reinforcing Europe’s autonomy in space and strengthening Europe’s role as a global actor as well as international cooperation in space, notably in space exploration;
Amendment 19 #
2016/2325(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Notes that the EU’s transport sector, particularly in traffic management, tracking systems and satellite-based observation, depends on space technology and its ability to accurately determine a position at any moment; considers that the strategy should lead to independent and secure access to space services and data and non-dependence on third countries, while promoting domestically -built space technology on the global market through the development and implementation of a genuine economic diplomacy strategy for the sector;
Amendment 27 #
2016/2325(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Highlights that the outcome of the evaluation should also feed into future discussions on the relationship between the EU and the ESA, with a view to signing an updated ESA-EU framework agreement, building on the joint EU-ESA statement signed on 26 October 2016;
Amendment 31 #
2016/2325(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Asks the Commission to review the adequacy of resources allocated to the GSA, taking into consideration its current and future tasks and the risks of conflicts of interest resulting from the outsourcing of tasks;
Amendment 49 #
2016/2325(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. Highlights that space programmes and their services will be key assets in policy areas such as energy, climate, environment, security and defence, health, agriculture, forestry, fisheries, transport, tourism, digital market, regional policy and local planning; believes that there is a huge potential in tackling challenges such as migration, border management and sustainable development;
Amendment 59 #
2016/2325(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Stresses that the success of the space sector isand the development of breakthrough technologies are highly dependent on research and innovation and that the next Framework Programme should put an emphasis on space-related research, whilst ensuring efficiency through full cooperation between the EU, the ESA and the Member States, either individually or through the ESA, in areas such as launcher research and smart digital satellites;
Amendment 65 #
2016/2325(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 a (new)
Paragraph 8 a (new)
8a. Calls on the Commission to maintain a space-dedicated line under the next Framework Program; calls moreover for a streamlining of the European funding for space-related research and technology which is currently spread throughout several EU funding schemes in order to reduce administrative expenditure and to improve the accessibility for enterprises, in particular for SMEs;
Amendment 70 #
2016/2325(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
Amendment 73 #
2016/2325(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 a (new)
Paragraph 9 a (new)
9a. Calls on the Commission to make use of its future initiatives in space to improve the EU's capacity to respond to the evolving challenges related to maritime surveillance, since satellites can offer a global, permanent and cost- effective coverage;
Amendment 81 #
2016/2325(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Highlights the ability of satellites to provide uninterrupted very high capacity connectivity, in particular in remote areas and outermost regions, which will be essential forthe outermost regions and remote areas , which will be essential for the mitigation of digital divide and the development of 5G networks, enabling services such as autonomous driving, e-governance, e-learning and e- health applications; stresses also the need to reserve adequate frequency bands for the operation of these satellite services; calls for this to be addressed in legislative work on telecommunication networks and adequate investments in R&D;
Amendment 93 #
2016/2325(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 a (new)
Paragraph 13 a (new)
13a. Stresses the importance of the regional dimension; supports increased involvement of regional and local authorities in successful EU space policy;
Amendment 103 #
2016/2325(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Welcomes the announcement of the Commission to aggregate its demand for launchers and launching services; calls on the Commission to ensure fair treatment of EU enterprises vis-à-vis enterprises from third countries in public procurement, specifically by taking into consideration the prices that companies charge to other customers worldwide in an effort to ensure that rules are respected and fair practices are employed between market players, with a view to ensuring a level playing field;
Amendment 106 #
2016/2325(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Welcomes the announcement of the Commission to aggregate its demand for launchers and launching services; cCalls on the Commission to ensure fair treatment of EU enterprises vis-à-vis enterprises from third countries in public procurement, specifically by taking into consideration the prices that companies charge to other customers worldwide;
Amendment 109 #
2016/2325(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 a (new)
Paragraph 16 a (new)
16a. Recognizes that adequate resources, both public and private, are essential in order to ensure the sustainability and competitiveness of the European space sector, and to develop the role of the EU as a global player in space; Invites, in this context, the Commission to promote public-private partnership schemes such as through a Joint Technology Initiative for space technologies, prioritising preoperational space activities with a potential for industrialisation and commercialisation;
Amendment 122 #
2016/2325(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Recalls that EU space programmes are of a civil nature and reiterates its commitment to the non-militarisation of space; recognises nonetheless the need to improve synergies between civil and security and defence aspects and to make use of space capacities to meet security and safety needs, also taking account of the geopolitical environment and the Common Security and Defence Policy; believes that the Commission should analyse synergies between European space programmes and the European Defence Action Plan proposed in November 2016 to ensure the overall coherence in this strategic field;
Amendment 125 #
2016/2325(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 a (new)
Paragraph 18 a (new)
18a. Calls on the Commission to aggregate the demand of institutional customers from the European Union and the Member States to ensure an independent, cost effective and reliable access to space through the use of the European launchers Ariane, Vega and their future evolutions, in order to guarantee an independent access to space;
Amendment 128 #
2016/2325(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 b (new)
Paragraph 18 b (new)
18b. Supports the objective of the Commission to assess different ways to support European launch infrastructure facilities, where this is needed to meet EU policy objectives and needs, in terms of autonomy, security and competitiveness; stresses consequently the strategic importance of the European Spaceport based in Kourou;
Amendment 129 #
2016/2325(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 c (new)
Paragraph 18 c (new)
18c. Reminds that the notion of independent access to space cannot be dissociated from the independent capacity of Europe to conceive, develop, launch, operate and exploit space systems;
Amendment 141 #
2016/2325(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Supports the plans to extend the scope of SST to cover the issues of space weather and cyber threats and proposes an additional focus on near-earth objects owing to their potential catastrophic impact in case of collision;
Amendment 143 #
2016/2325(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 a (new)
Paragraph 20 a (new)
20a. Recalls the growing importance of cybersecurity for space programmes; calls on the Commission to mitigate the risks for EU space assets by taking adequate measures for the protection of space- related infrastructure against cyberthreats.
Amendment 145 #
2016/2325(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
Paragraph 21
21. Calls on the Commission to design the planned Govsatcom initiative in a cost- effective way, which mayonsiders the planned Govsatcom initiative as a very promising one to ensure access to secure, efficient and cost- effective services for European institutional actors while, at the same time, stimulating growth, competitiveness and innovation throughout the whole European satellite telecommunications sector; calls on the Commission to design the planned Govsatcom initiative in a cost- effective way, by pooling and sharing of capabilities that will help achieve quick results, while limiting development risks, also includeing purchasing services from certified commercial communication satellites, and to ensure that the initiative creates significant added value and avoids duplicating existing structures;
Amendment 166 #
2016/2325(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26
Paragraph 26
26. Strongly welcomes the Commission’s intention to use economic diplomacy to open up new business opportunities for European space industry; stresses that European players in third- country markets should be supported by the Commission, the ESA and, where relevant, Member State authorities either individually or through the ESA, and bodies such as EASA; recommends that plans for such coordinated support be drawn up in advance;
Amendment 235 #
2016/2308(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Believes that strengthenupgrading trade relations could bring concrete benefits to citizens in Turkey and the EU, andin therefore supports light of the current failings of the Customs Union; notes, however, that the Commission’s proposal to start negotiations on the upgrading of the Customs Union should be made conditional on Turkey respecting human rights and fundamental freedoms; reiterates that the EU is Turkey’s main trading partner and that two thirds of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in Turkey comes from EU Member States; considers the involvement of social partners in negotiations as crucial; calls on the Commission to include political benchmarksan enforceable clause on human rights and fundamental freedoms in the upgraded Customs Union, with a view to making it a key conditionality; also notes that the upgrading of the Customs Union remains a purely commercial issue and is in no way related to the accession negotiation process, which should be suspended;
Amendment 4 #
2016/2301(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 17 a (new)
Citation 17 a (new)
- having regard to the Commission staff working document of 24 April 2017 entitled ‘Sustainable garment value chains through EU development action’,
Amendment 50 #
2016/2301(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital G
Recital G
G. whereas most, but not all, recently concluded EU trade and investment agreements contain trade and sustainable development (TSD) chapters; which require the parties to the agreement to give undertakings as regards the safeguarding of human rights, compliance with labour and environmental standards and corporate social responsibility;
Amendment 53 #
2016/2301(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital G
Recital G
G. whereas most, but not all, recently concluded EU trade and investment agreements contain trade and sustainable development (TSD) chapters;
Amendment 137 #
2016/2301(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Calls on the Commission to update its approach to corporate social responsibility with a view to strengthening labour and environmental standards and, in particular, insisting on the inclusion of CSR provisions in the trade and investment agreements negotiated by the EU;
Amendment 146 #
2016/2301(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Welcomes the green card initiative launched by some national parliaments following the adoption of the French bill on MNCs’ duty of care; calls on the Commission to work on a legislative proposal for mandatory duty of corporate due diligence for EU companies operating both in and outside the EU without repeating the errors of the French law on penalty arrangements rejected by the French Constitutional Council;
Amendment 182 #
2016/2301(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 – point c
Paragraph 9 – point c
(c) including standstill clauses fixin all EU FTAs ambitious undertakings a minimum level for socials regards labour, environmental and safety standards in all EU FTAs form to be determined with the partners (ratchet clause, standstill clause, thresholds, etc.);
Amendment 196 #
2016/2301(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 – point e
Paragraph 9 – point e
(e) supplementing all these provisions with supporting measures for developing countries and rigorously monitoring their implementation in conjunction with the national parliaments, firms and civil society;
Amendment 214 #
2016/2301(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Calls the EU to work towards the introduction of a mandatory ‘social and environmental traceability’ labelling system along the entire production chain for products sold on the EU market, in compliance with the WTO TBT Agreement;
Amendment 242 #
2016/2301(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Deplores the fact that gender is not mentioned in the Trade for All strategy, and calls on the Commission to take this matter into account when conducting the mid-term assessment and revision of its strategy; calls on the Commission to ensure that gender perspective is included and mainstreamed in trade policy, the Aid for Trade strategy, and all future FTAs and impact assessments; calls on the Commission to collect gender- disaggregated data and take gender into account in GVC analysis; ntinue its talks and negotiations with a view to ensuring that the WTO takes gender equality into account in its trade policy; calls on the Commission to collect gender- disaggregated data and take gender into account in GVC analysis; welcomes the fact that the issue of gender equality is being addressed in the negotiations on updating the EU-Chile agreement and will be dealt with in the future updated agreement;
Amendment 258 #
2016/2301(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Reiterates its call for the strengthening of import and supply chain controls to ensure that only child labour- free products enter the EU market; stresses the importance of including the objective of combating forced labour and child labour in EU trade agreements in the form of chapters on sustainable development, so that both parties are committed to achieving it; draws attention to the need for the EU to contribute at international level to the discussions with the ILO, the OECD, the United Nations and the WTO in order to make progress in combating forced labour and child labour;
Amendment 22 #
2016/2228(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 17 a (new)
Citation 17 a (new)
– having regard to the Space Strategy for Europe (COM(2016)705) published by the European Commission on 26 October 2016,
Amendment 109 #
2016/2228(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital M a (new)
Recital M a (new)
Ma. whereas the technical capabilities of existing satellite communications within the EU, along the lines of the services and infrastructure offered by Copernicus and Galileo, could meet the needs of users located in the Arctic region;
Amendment 356 #
2016/2228(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24 a (new)
Paragraph 24 a (new)
24a. Encourages the Commission, having regard to the changes in the Arctic region acknowledged in its Space Strategy for Europe (COM(2016)705), to look into the scope for making greater use of its current and prospective satellite programmes there, including Galileo and Copernicus, and to take account of user needs under the GOVSATCOM initiative;
Amendment 2 #
2016/2100(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Emphasises that fair competition in the area of trade, services and investment has a positive impact on the social and economic development of Member States and of the EU’s trade partners; emphasises, however, the sensitive nature of the agricultural sectors and the need to take clear, effective steps to help producers stay competitive on the international markets and safeguard a European production model based on respect for the environment and animals, food safety and quality and maintaining a balance between regions;
Amendment 4 #
2016/2100(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Calls on the Commission to work together with trade partners with a view to ensuring that their markets are more open to EU firms, particularly as regards energy, transport, telecommunications, public procurement and services, including services provided in the context of exercising regulated professions; points out, however, that the agricultural sector should not be used as a bargaining chip in the EU’s trade negotiations;
Amendment 12 #
2016/2100(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Welcomes the fact that the WTO Ministerial Conference in Nairobi brought progress in the efforts to reduce export subsidies in order to guarantee undistorted competition on international agricultural markets; takes the view, nonetheless, that the European Union should make fewer unilateral concessions in multilateral negotiations in order to safeguard its competitiveness on international markets;
Amendment 13 #
2016/2100(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 b (new)
Paragraph 6 b (new)
6b. Points out that the most recent common agricultural policy reforms represented the EU’s contribution to the overhaul of the international trading system; takes the view that the EU, unlike its international competitors, does not exploit the full margin for manoeuvre available to it to support its domestic farming industry, in particular the blue box or the ‘de minimis’ clause in the amber box provided for under the WTO agreements;
Amendment 6 #
2016/2075(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas the Customs Union is a basic pillar of the European Union, making it one of the largest trading blocks in the world, and whereas a fully functional Custom Union is essential for the credibility which the EU needs to guarantee its strength when negotiating trade agreements;
Amendment 17 #
2016/2075(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D
Recital D
D. whereas the proposed directive for a Union legal framework for customs infringements and sanctions does not take into due account the current differences between the Member States’ criminal and administrative sanctions, allowing operators to make strategic choicewhich may become a strategic decision-making factor for some fraudulent operators when importing from third countries;
Amendment 37 #
2016/2075(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Calls on the Commission to work closely with the Member States to ensure efficient implementation of the new system set by the UCC, avoiding divergent practices among the Member States duringafter the transition period;
Amendment 46 #
2016/2075(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Emphasises the importance of completing the work of harmonising controls at all points of entrance into the Customs Union, in particular on the basis of existing instruments;
Amendment 48 #
2016/2075(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 b (new)
Paragraph 2 b (new)
2b. Points out that effective customs controls on goods entering the Union can help to improve consumer safety by countering the entry on to European territory of products which do not meet EU standards and combating all forms of unfair competition that European firms which comply with EU standards may face;
Amendment 49 #
2016/2075(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Recalls that the opportunity given by the UCC and its rules on the interconnected IT systems and electronic exchanges should be used to access data on reliable and legal trade and make it available through channels other than customs declarations, for example through international mutual exchange programmes, such as AEO or SSTL, with the aim of facilitating exchanges;
Amendment 56 #
2016/2075(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Calls on the Commission to developmake more use of the Authorised Economic Operators (AEO) programme further, ensuring its robustness, reliability and compliance with third countries’ customs rules, for example in trade agreement negotiations;
Amendment 57 #
2016/2075(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Asks the Commission to coordinate and cooperate with customs and other border agencies on the ground in a better way, within the EU as well as with its trade partners on data sharing, in particular as regards recognition of custom controls and trusted trade partners; calls on the Commission to improve and step up cooperation among its directorates- general on customs matters, given the wide range of areas which have a bearing on customs;
Amendment 62 #
2016/2075(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Invites the Commission to present a communication on better practises on custom control for the interim period, in order to bolster convergence between control bodies, highlight best practices and results, and analyse the counterfeiting trade flows at border points; encourages the Commission, further, to consider setting targets and developing performance indicators for customs authorities;
Amendment 90 #
2016/2075(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Urges the Commission to work further with the Member States on aligning, where appropriate, policies as regards customs and VAT, with a view to ensuring synergies and opportunities, including in finding legal and practical solutions to challenges relating to small consignments, e- commerce and simplifications;
Amendment 96 #
2016/2075(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Calls on the Commission to create a single EU control body to ensure harmonised treatments of goods along the EU points of entrance;
Amendment 101 #
2016/2075(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 a (new)
Paragraph 14 a (new)
14a. Urges the Commission and the Member States to do more to develop and support joint training opportunities for customs agents in the Member States; emphasises that the harmonisation of training for customs agents in Europe will contribute to the effective implementation of the Union Customs Code;
Amendment 109 #
2016/2075(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Recalls that some firms based in third countries are using e-commerce to offer counterfeited goods that are sent by normal post within the EU territory, and that these goods are systematically billed under the minimum price level to be checked by authoriforward to EU territory goods which breach intellectual property rules, taking advantage of differences in invoicing arrangements, customs rules and customs penalties; asks the Commission to design an action plan to introduce a common mechanism allowing all Member States to curb this practice without jeopardising the flourishing e-commerce sector;
Amendment 124 #
2016/2075(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
Paragraph 21
21. Requests the Commission to coordinate in a better way the defence of geographical indication on agri-food products within the Commission and also with the EUIPO Agency; reminds the Commission the importance of developing a policy on non agri-food geographical indications; points out that the introduction of a system for the protection of non-agricultural products by means of geographical indications which is coherent, simple, transparent and does not impose an administrative and financial burden represents an opportunity for SMEs and would strengthen the European Union’s position in international trade negotiations;
Amendment 125 #
2016/2075(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
Paragraph 21
21. Requests the Commission to coordinate in a better way the defence of geographical indication on agri-food products within the Commission and also with the EUIPO Agency, a genuine value added on external markets; reminds the Commission the importance of developing an equally ambitious policy on non agri- food geographical indications;
Amendment 7 #
2016/2064(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Recalls that China is planning to contribute to the EFSI and that the Commission has said that it will not be given any quid pro quo, in particular as concerns governance; stresses that a contribution by China to the EFSI must not be linked or made subject to the question of granting market economy status;
Amendment 52 #
2016/2062(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D a (new)
Recital D a (new)
Da. whereas the remote and isolated position of the outermost regions leaves them no alternative to air transport, and it is therefore vital to take measures to ensure regular flights to and from these regions at affordable prices, thus promoting territorial cohesion and economic growth there;
Amendment 77 #
2016/2062(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Calls on the Commission to rethink on-going initiatives and propose alternatives to remove the deficiencies of the aviation sector resulting from the late and incomplete implementation of EU legislation such as the Single European Sky (SES); urges the Member States finally to make progress on other essential dossiers such as revision of the Slot Regulation and the Passenger Rights Regulation, which is currently deadlocked within the Council;
Amendment 95 #
2016/2062(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Believes that the European aviation sector can fit into a competitive global environment, in which many foreign countries have used air transport as a strategic tool for international development, by further building on and developing its assets; believes that competition from third countries, if fair, should be seen as an opportunity to develop further a European aviation model; recalls that new agreements with third countries should include a fair competition clause, as stipulated in certain negotiating mandates; calls for the European Union to adopt investigative powers to shed light on the allegations of distortion of competition, under European rules (grants, indirect aid), favouring certain companies;
Amendment 138 #
2016/2062(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Recalls that air space is also part of the EU single market, and that any fragmentation resulting from diverging national practices has an impact on the rest of the market and hampers EU competitiveness; considers it essential to draft, in each state, a report on the competitiveness of the aviation sector and solutions with which to support airlines and businesses; is convinced that one such solution is to impose a temporary tax and regulatory moratorium in a Member State or at European level (when possible) for the airlines hardest hit by international competition that is deemed to be unfair;
Amendment 147 #
2016/2062(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Calls on the Commission to implement the concept of a European upper flight information region, which is to form a ‘Trans-European Motorway of the Sky’, to overcome the difficult implementation of SES, in particular the functional airspace blocks, and to allow continuity of air services in the most vulnerable parts of the air space, while ensuring a proper deployment of the Single European Sky ATM Research (SESAR) project; points out that the SESAR project needs to be allocated an ambitious budget for its implementation;
Amendment 155 #
2016/2062(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Believes that many of the limits to growth, both in the air and on the ground, can be addressed by taking connectivity as the main indicator when assessing and planning actions in the sector; recalls that connectivity must be taken to be at all levels: national, European and international (short- and medium-haul);
Amendment 194 #
2016/2062(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Reiterates that the TEN-T corridors are the backbone for the development of multimodal options where airports are core hubs; further recalls in this context the importance of regional airports, given the positive externalities their activity generates for the EU (in respect of maintenance, tourism, services and opening up access to isolated regions); regrets that multimodal initiatives across Europe are fragmented and limited in number; calls on both the Commission and the Member States to give greater priority to the multimodal objective within the TEN-T corridors; calls on the Commission promptly to present its proposal for a multimodal approach to transport, with the aviation sector fully integrated;
Amendment 218 #
2016/2062(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Notes that public and private financing in the aviation sector is vital to guarantee territorial cohesion, foster innovation and maintain or regain European leadership of our industry; recalls that all financing must respect EU state aid guidelines and competition law; specifically asks the Commission to make the exemptions granted to regional airports in the guidelines a lasting fixture so as to protect these springboards for economic development;
Amendment 251 #
2016/2062(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Takes note of the CO2 emissions generated by the aviation sector; stresses the wide range of actions already taken to achieve carbon neutral growth from 2020, both by developing alternative fuels and lighter aircraft, and by abiding to international agreements; welcomes the Commission’s intention to review EU measures to reduce CO2 emissions from aviation in light of the outcome of the 39th Assembly of the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO); stresses the importance of maintaining beyond 31 December 2016 the derogation granted under the ETS to emissions from flights to or from an airfield in an outermost region as defined in Article 349 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the EU; is of the opinion that, in view also of the Commission’s Circular Economy Package, further initiatives reducing emissions of operational activities from, to and within airports should be encouraged;
Amendment 275 #
2016/2062(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
Amendment 27 #
2016/2053(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Stresses that the post-Cotonou process should offer a framework within which to discuss trade issues with all the ACP countries; calls for a strengthening of trade cooperat and parties concerned; calls for trade cooperation to be strengthened and to take account of the specificities of the different ACP regions, with a values-driven approach and improved Policy Coherence for Development; believes that good governance, inclusive growth, job creation, the development of the private sector and regional integration must be central in a future economic partnership;
Amendment 52 #
2016/2053(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Stresses that civil societylocal authority, civil society and private sector involvement is a must throughout the implementation of the EPAs and the post- Cotonou process; notes the importance of a renewed ACP- EU Joint Parliamentary Assembly and defends strong parliamentary oversight of the future framework; asks for results- oriented monitoring of ACP-EU cooperation, especially with regard to trade and sustainable development;
Amendment 6 #
2016/2031(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas the adoption of the CU was originally conceived as an intermediate step towards full accession in a relatively short period, and whereas the CU is becoming increasingly less well equippedCU needs to be adapted in order to address the changing dynamics of global trade integration;
Amendment 20 #
2016/2031(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D
Recital D
D. whereas sectors that are currently excluded from the customs union, such as agriculture, services and public procurement, are important, and whereas the sensitive nature of certain products should be honoured and audiovisual and public services should be excluded;
Amendment 35 #
2016/2031(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E a (new)
Recital E a (new)
Ea. whereas the modernisation of the Customs Union is a purely commercial issue and is in no way connected to the accession negotiations which the European Parliament called to be frozen in November 2016;
Amendment 36 #
2016/2031(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E a (new)
Recital E a (new)
Ea. whereas the will to start the negotiations to modernise the Customs Union has no connection whatsoever to the process of Turkey joining the EU;
Amendment 45 #
2016/2031(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Notes that the free movement of technical and management professionals is essential for deeper economic integration in the CU; highlights however that the free movement of above categories is only possible if requirements in terms of security and public order are met, that they don’t represent a risk of irregular migration and that they fulfil the needs of employment in both partners’ job markets; recognises that the need for visas for business travellers is perceived as being restrictive on trade in goods, and even more so in the potential event of inclusion of the provision of services in the CU;
Amendment 51 #
2016/2031(INI)
6. Considers that visa-free travel or the creation of a long-term multiple-entry visa for business travellers would have a positive impact on bilateral trade, provided that security, public order and migration requirements are fully met;
Amendment 58 #
2016/2031(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point a – point ii
Paragraph 1 – point a – point ii
(ii) the strengthening of trade relations between the EU and Turkey should be set against the background of the common will of the parties to share the set of values and principles laid down in the EU's founding treaties, including the Charter of Fundamental Rights, and to work together to implement them fully and comprehensively; what is more, as an EU external policy, the EU's trade policy must help to protect and promote the values on which the EU is founded, such as democracy, the rule of law, and respect for human rights, fundamental rights and freedoms;
Amendment 68 #
2016/2031(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point a – point iii
Paragraph 1 – point a – point iii
(iii) with a view to the start of the negotiations on the trade and customs aspects of EU-Turkey relations, the economic, social, political and legal conditions under which they are to take place and which, in any case, will determine the effects of those negotiations on citizens' lives, should be specifically and carefully considered;
Amendment 111 #
2016/2031(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point b – point vi
Paragraph 1 – point b – point vi
Amendment 118 #
2016/2031(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point b – point vii
Paragraph 1 – point b – point vii
Amendment 125 #
2016/2031(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point c – point i
Paragraph 1 – point c – point i
(i) when major sectors such as agriculture, services and public procurement are included in the new framework for trade relations between the EU and Turkey, it is important that the new structure is defined on the basis of Articles 207 and 218 TFEU and, at the same time, that the sensitive nature of certain products is honoured and that audiovisual and public services are excluded from the framework;
Amendment 127 #
2016/2031(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point c – point i
Paragraph 1 – point c – point i
(i) when major sectors such as agriculture, services and public procurement are included in the new framework for trade relations between the EU and Turkey, it is important that the new structure is defined on the basis of Articles 207 and 218 TFEU;Does not affect the English version.)
Amendment 149 #
2016/2031(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point c – point iv a (new)
Paragraph 1 – point c – point iv a (new)
(iva) the agricultural products in question should be identified, transitional periods and appropriate quotas should be laid down for the most sensitive products, and in some cases such products should be excluded;
Amendment 150 #
2016/2031(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point c – point iv b (new)
Paragraph 1 – point c – point iv b (new)
(ivb) takes the view that the recognition and protection of geographical indications must be included owing to their economic importance and their significance in terms of retaining know- how, particularly for SMEs;
Amendment 12 #
2016/0351(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 2
Recital 2
(2) Articles 2(7)(a) and 2(7)(b) of Regulation (EU) 2016/1036 stipulate the basis on which normal value should be determined in the case of imports from non-market economy countries. In view of developments with respect to certain countries that are Members of the WTO, it is appropriate that, for those countries, normal value should be determined on the basis of paragraphs 1 to 6a of Article 2 of Regulation (EU) 2016/1036, with effect from the date on which this Regulation enters into force, and subject to the provisions of this Regulation. In the case of countries which are, at the date of initiation, not Members of the WTO and listed in Annex I of Regulation (EU) 2015/7552, norma1 value should be determined on the basis of paragraph 7 of Article 2 of Regulation (EU) 2016/1036, as amended by this Regulation. This Regulation should be without prejudice to any WTO Memberestablishing whether or not any WTO Member iat constitutes a market economy. _________________ 2 Regulation (EU) 2015/755 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 29 April 2015 on common rules for imports from certain third countries (OJ L 123, 19.5.2015, p. 33).
Amendment 14 #
2016/0351(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 3
Recital 3
(3) In the light of experience gained in past proceedings, it is appropriate to clarify the circumstances in which significant distortions affecting to a considerable extent free market forces may be deemed to exist. In particular, it is appropriate to clarify that thissuch a situation may be deemed to exist, inter alia,takes place when reported prices or costs, including the costs of raw materials, energy or other factors of production, are not the result of free market forces because they are affected by government intervention. It is further appropriate to clarify that in considering whether or not such a situation exists regard may, due account must be hapaid, inter alia, to the potential impact of the following: the market in question is to a significant extent served by enterprises which operate under the ownership, control or policy supervision or guidance of the authorities of the exporting country; sacrificing of fact and law an adequate corporate governance, state presence in firms allowing the state to interfere with respect to prices or costs; public policies or measures discriminating in favour of domestic suppliers or otherwise influencing free market forces; and access to finance granted by institutions implementing public policy objectives. I, the lack of a transparent and effective functioning company law and a bankruptcy regime that prevents the exercise of property laws, the failure to apply or comply with international accounting standards, foreign exchange transactions not carried out at market rates, wage rates not the result of free bargaining between labour and management; the absence of a transparent set of laws produces discriminatory effects with regard to joint- ventures and other foreign investments; failure to comply with international and multilateral commitments on social, environmental and fiscal standards by the exporting country and access to finance granted by institutions implementing public policy objectives and any other circumstance the Commission considers appropriate in order to evaluate the existence of significant distortions. The existence of significant dis further appropriate to provide that the Commission services may issue a report describing the specific situation concerning these criteria in a certain country or a certain sector; thattortions in the economy as a whole or in a sector or sectors of the economy of the exporting country should lead automatically to the use of undistorted international, third country or EU prices, costs or benchmarks for each factor of production in calculating the normal value. However, if an exporting producer from a country that does not meet those conditions clearly demonstrates that its costs of one or more individual factors of production are not distorted, those costs should be used in calculating its normal value. The Commission services should draft or update a comprehensive, in-depth report describing the specific situation concerning these criteria in a certain country or a certain sector. For those countries for which a substantial number of anti- dumping cases have been recorded, the report should be completed and adopted before the entry into force of this regulation. The EU’s industrial sector should be consulted during the process of drafting the report; the specific economic and commercial characteristics of SMEs, as well as the sectors they cover, shall be taken into account in drawing up the reports. All such reports and the evidence on which it isthey are based may be placed on the file of any investigation relating to that country or sector; and that interested parties should have ample opportunity to comment on the report and the evidence on which it is based in each investigation in which such report or evidence is used. , and to provide information demonstrating the existence of a significant distortion. Particular attention shall be paid and support shall be provided to SMEs in these investigations. The European Parliament shall monitor the report drafting process. On the request of the European Parliament or on the Commission’s own initiative when the circumstances in a specific country or sector have changed, the Commission shall draft or update the requested report. In any event the European Commission shall update the report every two years.
Amendment 15 #
2016/0351(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 3
Recital 3
(3) In the light of experience gained in past proceedings, it is appropriate to clarify the circumstances in which significant distortions affecting to a considerable extent free market forces may be deemed to exist. In particular, it is appropriate to clarify that this situation may be deemed to exist, inter alia, when reported prices or costs, including the costs of raw materials, energy and other factors of production, are not the result of free market forces because they are affected by government intervention. It is further appropriate to clarify that in considering whether or not such a situation exists regard may, due account must be hapaid, inter alia, to the potential impact of the following: the market in question is to a significant extent served by enterprises which operate under the ownership, control or policy supervision or guidance of the authorities of the exporting country; state presence in firms allowing the state to interfere with respect to prices or costs; overcapacity leading to overproduction, a deliberate policy of exchange rate manipulation leading to an undervaluation of the national currency, non-respect by the exporting country of international environmental, social or tax commitments of the exporting country leading to a distortion of competition, public policies or measures discriminating in favour of domestic suppliers or otherwise influencing free market forces; and access to finance granted by institutions implementing public policy objectives, the lack of a transparent and effective functioning company law and a bankruptcy regime that prevents the exercise of property laws, wage rates not the result of free bargaining between labour and management, the absence of a transparent set of laws producing discriminatory effects with regard to joint- ventures and other foreign investments, and access to finance granted by institutions implementing public policy objectives, as well as any other circumstances which the Commission considers appropriate for ascertaining the existence of significant distortions. The existence of significant distortions in the economy as a whole or in a sector of the economy of the exporting country shall lead automatically to the use of undistorted international, third country or EU prices, costs or benchmarks for each factor of production in calculating the normal value. However, if an exporting producer from a country that does not meet those conditions clearly demonstrates that its costs of one or more individual factors of production are not distorted, those costs should be used in calculating its normal value. It is further appropriate to provide that the Commission services may issue a reportdraw up a report, in collaboration with the EU’s industrial sector, describing the specific situation concerning these criteria in a certain country or a certain sector; that such report. For those countries for which a substantial number of anti-dumping cases have been recorded, the report should be completed and adopted before the entry into force of this Regulation. The EU’s industrial sector should be consulted during the report drafting process. All such reports and the evidence on which it isthey are based may be placed on the file of any investigation relating to that country or sector; and that i. Interested parties also should have ample opportunity to comment on the reports and the evidence on which it is based in each investigation in which such reports or evidence is used. The European Parliament shall monitor the report drafting process. On the request of the European Parliament or in the event of a change of circumstances in a specific country or sector, the Commission shall draft the report, or if one already exists, update the report. In any event, the European Commission should carry out a review of the report every two years.
Amendment 36 #
2016/0351(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 4
Recital 4
(4) It is further appropriate to recall that costs should normally be calculated on the basis of reliable records kept by the exporter or producer under investigation. However, where there are significant distortions in the exporting country with the consequence that costs reflected in the records of the party concerned are artificially low, such costs may be adjusted or established on any reasonable basis, including information from other representative markets or from international prices or benchmarks. In the light of experience gained in past proceedings, it is appropriate to further clarify that, for the purposes of applying the provisions introduced by this regulation, due account should be taken of all relevant evidence, including relevant assessment reports regarding the circumstances prevailing on the domestic market of the exporting producers and the evidence on which they are based, which has been placed on the file, and upon which interested parties have had an opportunity to comment.
Amendment 41 #
2016/0351(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6
Recital 6
(6) Absent any other specific transitional rules regulating the matter, it is appropriate to provide for the application of this Regulation to all decisions on the initiation of proceedings, and to all proceedings, including original investigations and review investigations, initiated, on or after the date on which this Regulation enters into force, subject to Article 11(9) of Regulation (EU) 2016/1036. Furthermore, by way of specific transitional rule, and having regard to the absence of any other specific transitional rule regulating the matter, it is appropriate to provide that, in the case of a transition from a normal value calculated pursuant to Articles 2(7)(a) or 2(7)(b) to a normal value calculated pursuant to paragraphs 1 to 6a of Article 2, the reasonable period of time provided for in the first sub-paragraph of Article 11(3) of Regulation (EU) 2016/1036 should be deemed to elapse on the date on which the first expiry review following such transition is initiated. With a view to reducing the risk of circumvention of the provisions of this Regulation, the same approach should apply with respect to reviews conducted pursuant to Article 11(4) of Regulation (EU) 2016/1036. It is also appropriate to recall that a transition from a normal value calculated pursuant to Articles 2(7)(a) or 2(7)(b) to a normal value calculated pursuant to paragraphs 1 to 6a of Article 2 would not in itself constitute sufficient evidence within the meaning of Article 11(3) of Regulation (EU) 2016/1036. Such transitional rules, enabling the continued application of measures to defend against subsidised imports, should complete a lacuna that would otherwise risk to generate legal uncertainty, should provide a reasonable opportunity for interested parties to adapt themselves to the expiry of the old rules and the entry into force of the new rules, and should facilitate the efficient, orderly and equitable administration of Regulation (EU) 2016/1036.
Amendment 52 #
2016/0351(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1
Regulation (EU) 2016/1036
Article 2 – paragraph 6a – point a
Article 2 – paragraph 6a – point a
(a) In case it is determined, when applying this provision or any other relevant provision of this Regulation, that it is not appropriate to use domestic prices and costs in the exporting country due to the existence of significant distortions in a given sector or the economy as a whole, the normal value shall be constructed on the basis of costs of production and sale reflecting undistorted prices or benchmarks. For this purpose, the sources that may be used include undistorted international prices, costs, or benchmarks, or corresponding costs of production and sale in an appropriate representative country with a similar level of economic development as the exporting countryproducer country in which the prices and production under review are the result of free market forces, provided the relevant cost data are readily available. The constructed normal value shall include a reasonable amount for administrative, selling and general costs and for profits. In the event that data are not available, or reliable or that the exporter or the authorities in the exporting country obstructs the investigation, the normal value calculated shall be increased by a reasonable surcharge as a punishment.
Amendment 59 #
2016/0351(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1
(a) In case it is determined, when applying this provision or any other relevant provision of this Regulation, that it is not appropriate to use domestic prices and costs in the exporting country due to the existence of significant distortions in the economy as a whole or in a given sector, the normal value shall be constructed on the basis of costs of production and sale reflecting undistorted prices or benchmarks. For this purpose, the sources that may be used include undistorted international prices, costs, or benchmarks, or corresponding costs of production and sale in an appropriate representative country with a similar level of economic development as the exporting country, provided the relevant cost data are readily available. The constructed normal value shall include a reasonable amount for administrative, selling and general costs and for profits.
Amendment 60 #
2016/0351(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1
Regulation (EU) 2016/1036
Article 2 – paragraph 6a – point b
Article 2 – paragraph 6a – point b
(b) Significant distortions forin respect of the product concerned within the meaning of point (a) may be deemed to exist, inter alia, when reported prices or costs, including the costs of raw materials, energy or other production factors are not the result of free market forces as they are affected by government intervention. In considering whether or not significant distortions exist regard may, due account must be hapaid, inter alia, to the potential impact of the following: the market in question is to a significant extent served by enterprises which operate under the ownership, control or policy supervision or guidance of the authorities of the exporting country;, sacrificing of fact and law an adequate corporate governance, state presence in firms allowing the state to interfere with respect to prices or costs; public policies or measures discriminating in favour of domestic suppliers or otherwise influencing free market forces; and access to finance granted by institutions implementing public policy objectives. , the lack of a transparent and effective functioning company law and a bankruptcy regime that prevents the exercise of property laws, the failure to apply or comply with international accounting standards, foreign exchange transactions not carried out at market rates, wage rates not the result of free bargaining between labour and management; the absence of a transparent set of laws produces discriminatory effects with regard to joint- ventures and other foreign investments; failure to comply with international and multilateral commitments on social, environmental and fiscal standards by the exporting country and access to finance granted by institutions implementing public policy objectives and any other circumstance the Commission considers appropriate in order to evaluate the existence of significant distortions. The existence of significant distortions in the economy as a whole or in a sector of the economy of the exporting country shall lead automatically to the use of undistorted international, third country or EU prices, costs or benchmarks for each factor of production in calculating the normal value. If an exporting producer from a country that does not meet those conditions clearly demonstrates that its costs of one or more individual factors of production are not distorted, those costs shall be used in calculating its normal value.
Amendment 61 #
2016/0351(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1
Regulation (EU) 2016/1036
Article 2 – paragraph 6a – point b
Article 2 – paragraph 6a – point b
(b) Significant distortions for the product concerned within the meaning of point (a) may be deemed to exist, inter alia, when reported sale prices or costs, including the costs and sale prices of raw materials and energy, are not the result of free market forces as they are affected by government intervention. In considering whether or not significant distortions exist regard may, due account must be hapaid, inter alia, to the potential impact of the following: the market in question is to a significant extent served by enterprises which operate under the ownership, control or policy supervision or guidance of the authorities of the exporting country; state presence in firms allowing the state to interfere with respect to prices or costs; public policies or measures discriminating in favour of domestic suppliers or otherwise influencing free market forces; and access to finance granted by institutions implementing public policy objectives. , overcapacity leading to overproduction, a deliberate policy of exchange rate manipulation leading to an undervaluation of the national currency, non-respect by the exporting country of international environmental, social or tax commitments of the exporting country leading to a distortion of competition, the lack of a transparent and effective functioning company law and a bankruptcy regime that prevents the exercise of property laws, wage rates not the result of free bargaining between labour and management, the absence of a transparent set of laws producing discriminatory effects with regard to joint- ventures and other foreign investments, and access to finance granted by institutions implementing public policy objectives, as well as any other circumstances which the Commission considers appropriate for ascertaining the existence of significant distortions. The existence of significant distortions in the economy as a whole or in a sector or sectors of the economy of the exporting country shall lead automatically to the use of undistorted international, third country or EU prices, costs or benchmarks for each factor of production in calculating the normal value. If an exporting producer from a country that has been accused of not meeting those conditions is able to demonstrate clearly that its costs of one or more individual factors of production are not distorted, those costs shall be used in calculating its normal value.
Amendment 82 #
2016/0351(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1
Regulation (EU) 2016/1036
Article 2 – paragraph 6a – point c
Article 2 – paragraph 6a – point c
(c) When appropriate, tThe Commission services may issue ashall draft or update a comprehensive, in-depth report describing the specific situation concerning the criteria listed in point (b) in a certain country or a certain sector. Such report and the evidence on which it is based may be placed on the file of any investigation relating to that country or sector. Interested parties shall have ample opportunity to supplement, comment or rely on the report and the evidence on which it is based in each investigation in which such report or evidence is used. The determinations made shall take into account all of the relevant evidence on the fileFor those countries for which a substantial number of anti-dumping cases have been recorded, the report should be completed and adopted before the entry into force of this regulation. The EU’s industrial sector should be consulted during the process of drafting the report; the specific economic and commercial characteristics of SMEs, as well as the sectors they cover, shall be taken into account in drawing up the reports. Such report and the evidence on which it is based may be placed on the file of any investigation relating to that country or sector. Interested parties shall have ample opportunity to supplement, comment or rely on the report and the evidence on which it is based in each investigation in which such report or evidence is used; they will thus be able to provide information demonstrating the existence of a significant distortion. Particular attention shall be paid and support shall be provided to SMEs in these investigations. The determinations made shall take into account all of the relevant evidence on the file. The European Parliament shall monitor the report drafting process. On the request of the European Parliament or on the Commission’s own initiative when the circumstances in a specific country or sector have changed, the Commission shall draft or update the requested report. In any event, the European Commission shall update the report every two years.
Amendment 87 #
2016/0351(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1
Regulation (EU) 2016/1036
Article 2 – paragraph 6a – point c
Article 2 – paragraph 6a – point c
(c) When appropriate, tThe Commission services mayshall issue a detailed report describing the specific situation concerning the criteria listed in point (b) in a certain country or a certain sector. For those countries for which a substantial number of anti- dumping cases have been opened, the report shall be completed and adopted before the entry into force of this Regulation. The Union industry shall be consulted during the report drafting process. Such report and the evidence on which it is based may be placed on the file of any investigation relating to that country or sector. Interested parties shall have ample opportunity to supplement, comment or rely on the report and the evidence on which it is based in each investigation in which such report or evidence is used. Particular attention must be given to SMEs in EU industry. The determinations made shall take into account all of the relevant evidence on the file. The European Parliament shall monitor the report drafting process. On the request of the European Parliament or in the case of a change of circumstances in a specific country or sector, the Commission shall draft the report, or if one already exists, update the report. In any event, the European Commission shall carry out a review of the report every two years.
Amendment 98 #
2016/0351(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1
Regulation (EU) 2016/1036
Article 2 – paragraph 6 a – point d
Article 2 – paragraph 6 a – point d
(d) The Union industry may rely on the report referred to in point (c) for the calculation of normal value when filing a complaint in accordance with Article 5 or a request for a review in accordance with Article 11. When the conclusions of the report show the existence of significant distortions, the report pursuant to the paragraph 6 (b) shall constitute sufficient evidence in order to justify the calculation of the normal value pursuant to the methodology referred to in subparagraph (a). In any event, no additional charge should be imposed on EU industry, and specific support must be provided for and made available to SMEs in view of the difficulties that they can face. The absence of a report shall not prevent the Commission from using any available information or data to establish the existence of significant distortions and use the methodology referred to in subparagraph (a) if the relevant requirements are met.
Amendment 99 #
2016/0351(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1
Regulation (EU) 2016/1036
Article 2 – paragraph 6 a – point d
Article 2 – paragraph 6 a – point d
(d) The Union industry may rely on the report referred to in point (c) for the calculation of normal value when filing a complaint in accordance with Article 5 or a request for a review in accordance with Article 11. When the conclusions of the report show the existence of significant distortions, the report pursuant to the paragraph 6 (b) shall constitute sufficient evidence in order to justify the calculation of the normal value pursuant to the methodology referred to in subparagraph (a). In any event, no additional burden should be imposed on EU industry, and in particular on SMEs, which must receive guidance when they require it. The absence of a report shall not prevent the Commission from using any available information or data to establish the existence of significant distortions and use the methodology referred to in subparagraph (a) if the relevant requirements are met.
Amendment 114 #
2016/0351(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1
Regulation (EU) 2016/1036
Article 2 – paragraph 6 a – point e
Article 2 – paragraph 6 a – point e
(e) The parties to the investigation shall be informed shortly after initiation about the relevant sources that the Commission intends to use for the purpose of point (a) and shall be given 10 days to comment. For this purpose, interested parties shall be given access to the filevalidation to access the file after they have registered on a register maintained by the Commission, including any evidence on which the investigating authority relies, without prejudice to Article 19.
Amendment 116 #
2016/0351(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1
Regulation (EU) 2016/1036
Article 2 – paragraph 6 a – point e a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 6 a – point e a (new)
(ea) In order to prevent any occurrence of disloyal competition, the Commission must put in place an information exchange mechanism with the countries applying anti-dumping measures.
Amendment 133 #
2016/0351(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 a (new)
Regulation (EU) 2016/1036
Article 3 – paragraph 6
Article 3 – paragraph 6
Amendment 142 #
2016/0351(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 a (new) Regulation (EU) 2016/1036
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 a (new) Regulation (EU) 2016/1036
Amendment 143 #
2016/0351(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 b (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 b (new)
Regulation (EU) 2016/1036
Article 18 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Article 18 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Amendment 144 #
2016/0351(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 c (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 c (new)
Regulation (EU) 2016/1036
Article 18 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 3
Article 18 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 3
(5c) The following is added to Article 18, paragraph one, final part: ‘Interested parties shall be made aware of the consequences of non-cooperation.’ (https://publications.europa.eu/fr/publication-detail/-/publication/e0dcca38-3e84-11e6-af30- and shall be listed in a register whose use will enable the Commission and the partner countries to focus more attention on the activities of those parties.’ Or. fr 01aa75ed71a1/language-en)
Amendment 145 #
2016/0351(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 d (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 d (new)
Regulation (EU) 2016/1036
Article 23 – paragraph 1
Article 23 – paragraph 1
Amendment 52 #
2016/0308(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – table 1 – row 3
Annex I – table 1 – row 3
Amendment 54 #
2016/0308(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I- table 1- row 4
Annex I- table 1- row 4
Amendment 54 #
2016/0308(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – table 1 – row 4
Annex I – table 1 – row 4
Amendment 56 #
2016/0308(COD)
Amendment 58 #
Amendment 59 #
2016/0308(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – table 1 – row 2
Annex II – table 1 – row 2
Amendment 59 #
2016/0308(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – table 1 – row 2
Annex II – table 1 – row 2
Amendment 61 #
2016/0308(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – table 1 – row 3
Annex II – table 1 – row 3
Amendment 61 #
2016/0308(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – table 1 – row 3
Annex II – table 1 – row 3
Amendment 63 #
2016/0308(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – table 1 – row 4
Annex II – table 1 – row 4
Amendment 64 #
2016/0308(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – table 1 – row 4
Annex II – table 1 – row 4
Amendment 61 #
2016/0295(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 5
Recital 5
(5) Considering the emergence ofertain cyber-surveillance items can be considered as new categories of dual-use items, and in response to calls from the European Parliament and indications that certain cyber-surveillance itechnologiems exported from the Union have been misused by persons complicit in or responsible for directing or committing serious violations of human rights or international humanitarian law in situations of armed conflict or internal repression, it is appropriate to control the export of those technologies in order to protect public security as well as public moralitems. These measures should not go beyond what is proportionate and should be based on clearly defined criteria. They should, in particular, not prevent the export of information and communication technology used for legitimate purposes, including law enforcement and internet security research. The Commission, in close consultations with the Member States and stakeholders, will develop guidelines to support the practical applications of those controls.
Amendment 67 #
2016/0295(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6
Recital 6
(6) As a result, it is also appropriate to revise the definition of dual-use items, and to introduce a definition of cyber- surveillance itechnologyms. It should also be clarified that assessment criteria for the control of exports of dual-uscyber-surveillance items include considerations regarding their possibleintended misuse in connection with acts of terrorism or human rights violations.
Amendment 82 #
2016/0295(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 14
Recital 14
(14) A standard requirement and definition, description and a possibility of being certified in order to obtain incentives in the authorization process from the national competent authorities, for compliance in the form of "internal compliance programmes" should be introduced in order to contribute to the level-playing field between exporters and to enhance the effective application of controls. For reasons of proportionality, this requirement should apply to specific control modalities in the form of global authorisations and certain general export authorisations.
Amendment 88 #
2016/0295(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 17
Recital 17
(17) Decisions to update the common list of dual-use items subject to export controls in Section A of Annex I should be in conformity with the obligations and commitments that Member States and the Union have accepted as members of the relevant international non-proliferation regimes and export control arrangements, or by ratification of relevant international treaties. Decisions to update the common list of dual-use items subject to export controls in Section B of Annex I, such as cyber-surveillance technology, should be made in consideration of the risks that the export of such items may pose as regards the commission of serious and systematic violations of human rights or international humanitarian law or the essential security interests of the Union and its Member States. Decisions to update the common list of dual-use items subject to export controls in Section B of Annex IV should be made in consideration of the public policy and public security interests of the Member States under Article 36 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union. Decisions to update the common lists of items and destinations set out in Sections A to J of Annex II should be made in consideration of the assessment criteria set out in this Regulation.
Amendment 105 #
2016/0295(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1
Article 1 – paragraph 1
This Regulation sets up a Union regime for the control of exports, support, brokering , technical assistance, monitoring, transit and transfer of dual-use items.
Amendment 124 #
2016/0295(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 7
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 7
7. ‘broker’ shall mean any natural or legal person or partnership resident or established in a Member State of the Union , or a legal person or partnership owned or controlled by such person, or another person that carries out brokering services from the Union into the territory of a third country;
Amendment 126 #
2016/0295(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 9
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 9
9. ‘supplier of technical assistance’ means any natural or legal person or partnership resident or established in a Member State of the Union, or a legal person or partnership owned or controlled by such person, or another person which supplies technical assistance from the Union into the territory of a third country;
Amendment 133 #
2016/0295(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 13
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 13
13. 'large project authorisation' shall mean a global export authorisation granted to one specific exporter, in respect of a type or category of dual-use item which may be valid for exports to one or more specified end users in one or more specified third countries for the duration of a specified project the realisation of which exceeds one year;
Amendment 139 #
2016/0295(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 21
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 21
Amendment 140 #
2016/0295(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 21
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 21
21. 'cyber-surveillance technology' shall mean items specially designed to enable the covert intrusion into information and telecommunication systems with a view to monitoring, exfiltracting, collecting and analysing data and/or incapacitating or damaging the targeted system. This includes items related to the following technology and equipment: (a) mobile telecommunication interception equipment; (b) intrusion software; (c) monitProducts shall be specifically defined and listed in a dedicated category of Annex 1 according centers; (d) lawfulto the intercepnation systems and data retention systems (e) digital forensics;al export control regimes including Wassenaar.
Amendment 142 #
2016/0295(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 21 – point a
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 21 – point a
Amendment 143 #
2016/0295(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 21 – point b
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 21 – point b
Amendment 144 #
2016/0295(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 21 – point c
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 21 – point c
Amendment 145 #
2016/0295(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 21 – point d
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 21 – point d
Amendment 146 #
2016/0295(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 21 – point e
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 21 – point e
Amendment 150 #
2016/0295(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 21 – subparagraph 1 a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 21 – subparagraph 1 a (new)
However, 'cyber surveillance technology' shall not mean items specially designed for any of the following: (a) billing; (b) data collection functions within network elements (e.g. Exchange or HLR;) (c) marketing purposes; (d) quality of service of the network (QoS); (e) user satisfaction (Quality of Experience - QoE); (f) operations at telecommunications companies; (g) network protection (e.g. firewalls);
Amendment 152 #
2016/0295(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 22
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 22
22. 'internal compliance programme' (ICP) shall mean effective, appropriate and proportionate means and procedures (risk based approach), including the development, implementation, and adherence to standardised operational compliance policies, procedures, standards of conduct, and safeguards, developed by exporters to ensure compliance with the provisions and with the terms and conditions of authorisations set out in this Regulation; the exporter shall have the possibility, on a voluntary basis, to have its ICP certified for free by the Commission in cooperation with the industry on the basis of an agreed "reference ICP", in order to obtain incentives in the authorization process from the national competent authorities;
Amendment 158 #
2016/0295(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1
Article 3 – paragraph 1
1. An authorisation shall be required for the export of the dual-use items listed in Section A of Annex I.
Amendment 162 #
2016/0295(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. An authorisation shall be required for the export of dual-use items not listed in Annex I if the exporter has been informed by the competent authority of the Member State in which he is established that the items in question are or may be intended, in their entirety or in part:
Amendment 167 #
2016/0295(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point d
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point d
Amendment 177 #
2016/0295(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point e
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point e
Amendment 182 #
2016/0295(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2
Article 4 – paragraph 2
2. If an exporter, under his obligation to exercise due diligence, is aware that dual-use items which he proposes to export, not listed in Annex I, are intended, in their entirety or in part, for any of the uses referred to in paragraph 1, he must notify the national competent authority , which will decide whether or not it is expedient to make the export concerned subject to authorisation.
Amendment 187 #
2016/0295(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 3
Article 4 – paragraph 3
3. Authorisations for the export of non-listed items shall be granted for specific items and end-users. The authorisations shall be granted by the competent authority of the Member State where the exporter is resident or established or, in case when the exporter is a person resident or established outside the Union, by the competent authority of the Member State where the items are located. The authorisations shall be valid throughout the Union. The authorisations shall be valid for onthree years, and may be renewed by the competent authority. The competent authority may however issue an authorisation for a shorter period under extraordinary circumstances and for compelling reasons if it is necessary when assessing the criteria in Article 14.
Amendment 189 #
2016/0295(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 3
Article 4 – paragraph 3
3. Authorisations for the export of non-listed items shall be granted for specific items and end-users. The authorisations shall be granted by the competent authority of the Member State where the exporter is resident or established or, in case when the exporter is a person resident or established outside the Union, by the competent authority of the Member State where the items are located. The authorisations shall be valid throughout the Union. The authorisations shall be valid for onthree year,s and may be renewed by the competent authority.
Amendment 194 #
2016/0295(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1
Article 4 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1
A Member State which imposes an authorisation requirement, in application of paragraphs 1, 2 and 3 on the export of a dual-use item not listed in Annex I, shall, unless it would prejudice its national security interests, immediately inform the other Member States and, the Commission, and the exporter and provide them with the relevant information, in particular concerning the items and end- users concerned. The other Member States shall give all due consideration to this information and shall make known within 10 working days any objections they may have to the imposition of such an authorisation requirement. In exceptional cases, any Member State consulted may request an extension of the 10-day period. However, the extension may not exceed 320 working days.
Amendment 199 #
2016/0295(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2
Article 4 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2
If no objections are received, the Member States consulted shall be considered to have no objection and shall impose authorisations requirements for all "essentially similar transactions"this dual- use item. They shall inform their customs administration and other relevant national authorities about the authorisations requirements.
Amendment 209 #
2016/0295(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 a (new)
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 a (new)
The regulation does not apply to the supply of services or training if it involves cross-border movement of persons.
Amendment 225 #
2016/0295(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 1
Article 8 – paragraph 1
1. A Member State may prohibit or impose an authorisation requirement on the export of dual-use items not listed in Annex I for reasons of public security or terrorism or for human rights considerations.
Amendment 237 #
2016/0295(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 3
Article 10 – paragraph 3
3. Individual export authorisations and global export authorisations shall be valid for onthree years, and may be renewed by the competent authority. Global export authorisations for large projects shall be valid for a duration to be determined by the competent authority on the basis of the duration proposed by the exporter.
Amendment 245 #
2016/0295(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2
Article 10 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2
Authorisations may be subject, if appropriate and possible, to an end-use statement.
Amendment 247 #
2016/0295(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 3 – introductory part
Article 10 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 3 – introductory part
Global export authorisations shall be subject to the implementation, by the exporter, of an effective internal compliance programme which can be certified for free on a voluntary basis by the Commission with the cooperation of the industry, on the basis of a reference ICP established by the Commission in order to obtain incentives in the authorization process from the national competent authorities. The exporter shall also report to the competent authority, at least once a year, on the use of this authorisation; the report shall include at least the following information:
Amendment 256 #
2016/0295(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 3 – point d a (new)
Article 10 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 3 – point d a (new)
(da) the name and address of the nominated users if any.
Amendment 262 #
2016/0295(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Article 11 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Amendment 289 #
2016/0295(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 2
Article 14 – paragraph 2
2. The Commission and the Council shall make available guidance and/or recommendations to ensure common risk assessments (risk-based approach) by the competent authorities of the Member States for the implementation of those criteria.
Amendment 374 #
2016/0295(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – Section A – part 3 – paragraph 3
Annex II – Section A – part 3 – paragraph 3
3. Any exporter intend Member State may require exporters established ing to use this authorisation shallhat Member State to register prior to the first use of this authorisation with the competent authority of the Member State where he is resident or established. Registration shall be automatic and acknowledged by the competent authority ies to the exporter within tenout delay and in any case within 10 working days of receipt.
Amendment 375 #
2016/0295(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – Section A – part 3 – paragraph 4
Annex II – Section A – part 3 – paragraph 4
4. The registered exporter shall notify the first use of this authorisation to the competent authority of the Member State where he is resident or established, no later than 130 days beforeafter the date ofwhen the first export took place.
Amendment 381 #
2016/0295(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – Section B – part 3 – paragraph 3
Annex II – Section B – part 3 – paragraph 3
3. Any exporter intend Member State may require exporters established ing to use this authorisation shallhat Member State to register prior to the first use of this authorisation with the competent authority of the Member State where he is resident or established. Registration shall be automatic and acknowledged by the competent authorityies to the exporter without delay and in any case within 10 working days of receipt.
Amendment 387 #
2016/0295(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – Section C – part 3 – paragraph 4
Annex II – Section C – part 3 – paragraph 4
4. Any exporter intend Member State may require exporters established ing to use this authorisation shallhat Member State to register prior to the first use of this authorisation with the competent authority of the Member State where he is resident or established. Registration shall be automatic and acknowledged by the competent authorityies to the exporter without delay and in any case within 10 working days of receipt.
Amendment 392 #
2016/0295(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – Section D – part 3 – paragraph 5
Annex II – Section D – part 3 – paragraph 5
5. Any exporter intend Member State may require exporters established ing to use this authorisation shallhat Member State to register prior to the first use of this authorisation with the competent authority of the Member State where he is resident or established. Registration shall be automatic and acknowledged by the competent authorityies to the exporter without delay and in any case within 10 working days of receipt.
Amendment 396 #
2016/0295(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – Section E – part 3 – paragraph 3
Annex II – Section E – part 3 – paragraph 3
3. Any exporter intend Member State may require exporters established ing to use this authorisation shallhat Member State to register prior to the first use of this authorisation with the competent authority of the Member State where he is resident or established. Registration shall be automatic and acknowledged by the competent authorityies to the exporter without delay and in any case within 10 working days of receipt.
Amendment 400 #
2016/0295(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – Section F – paragraph 3
Annex II – Section F – paragraph 3
3. Any exporter intend Member State may require exporters established ing to use this authorisation shallhat Member State to register prior to the first use of this authorisation with the competent authority of the Member State where he is resident or established. Registration shall be automatic and acknowledged by the competent authorityies to the exporter without delay and in any case within 10 working days of receipt.
Amendment 404 #
2016/0295(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – Section G – part 3 – paragraph 6
Annex II – Section G – part 3 – paragraph 6
6. Any exporter intend Member State may require exporters established ing to use this authorisation shallhat Member State to register prior to the first use of this authorisation with the competent authority of the Member State where he is resident or established. Registration shall be automatic and acknowledged by the competent authorityies to the exporter without delay and in any case within 10 working days of receipt.
Amendment 415 #
2016/0295(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – Section H – part 3 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 1
Annex II – Section H – part 3 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 1
Any exporter intend Member State may require exporters established ing to use this authorisation shallhat Member State to register prior to the first use of this authorisation with the competent authority of the Member State where he is resident or established. Registration shall be automatic and acknowledged by the competent authorityies to the exporter without delay and in any case within 10 working days of receipt.
Amendment 419 #
2016/0295(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – Section I – part 3 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1
Annex II – Section I – part 3 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1
Any exporter intend Member State may require exporters established ing to use this authorisation shallhat Member State to register prior to the first use of this authorisation with the competent authority of the Member State where he is resident or established. . Registration shall be automatic and acknowledged by the competent authorityies to the exporter without delay and in any case within 10 working days of receipt.
Amendment 422 #
2016/0295(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – Section J – part 3 – paragraph 3
Annex II – Section J – part 3 – paragraph 3
3. Any exporter intend Member State may require exporters established ing to use this authorisation shallhat Member State to register prior to the first use of this authorisation with the competent authority of the Member State where he is resident or established. Registration shall be automatic and acknowledged by the competent authorityies to the exporter without delay and in any case within 10 working days of receipt.
Amendment 20 #
2016/0170(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 2
Recital 2
Amendment 35 #
2016/0170(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point j
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point j
Directive 2009/45/EC
Article 2 – point z a
Article 2 – point z a
Amendment 44 #
2016/0170(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 a (new)
Directive 2009/45/EC
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point (a) – point (ii) a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point (a) – point (ii) a (new)
(iiia) vessels made of aluminium alloy;
Amendment 50 #
2016/0170(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point e – introductory part
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point e – introductory part
(e) the following paragraphs 5 and 6 areis added:
Amendment 53 #
2016/0170(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point e
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point e
Directive 2009/45/EC
Article 6 – paragraph 6
Article 6 – paragraph 6
Amendment 190 #
2016/0149(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point a
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point a
(a) “parcel delivery services” means services involving the clearance, sorting, transport or distribution of postal items other than items of correspondencearcels; transport alone shall not be considered a parcel delivery service; delivery of such items exceeding 31,5 kg shall not be considered a parcel delivery service;
Amendment 193 #
2016/0149(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point a – point 1 (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point a – point 1 (new)
(1) “parcel” means a set of goods with or without a commercial value;
Amendment 228 #
2016/0149(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 5
Article 3 – paragraph 5
Amendment 243 #
2016/0149(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – title
Article 4 – title
Transparency of tariffs and terminal rates
Amendment 256 #
2016/0149(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2
Article 4 – paragraph 2
2. The national regulatory authorities shall without delay and by 28 February of each calendar year at the latest submit the public lists of tariffs obtained in accordance with paragraph 1 to the Commission. The Commission shall publish them on a dedicated website by 30 April of each calendar year at the latest. That website shall be neutral and shall not carry on any form of commercial activity.
Amendment 336 #
2016/0149(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6
Article 6
Amendment 21 #
2016/0084(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – point 2 – point a – point 1
Annex I – part 2 – point 2 – point a – point 1
(1) Where the CE marked fertilising product has a total phosphorus (P) content of less than 5 % phosphorus pentoxide (P2O5)-equivalent by mass: 34 mg/kg dry matter, or
Amendment 22 #
2016/0084(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – point 2 – point a – point 2 – indent 1
Annex I – part 2 – point 2 – point a – point 2 – indent 1
- As of [Publications office, please insert the date of application of this Regulation]: 670 mg/kg phosphorus pentoxide (P2O5),
Amendment 23 #
2016/0084(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – point 2 – point a – point 2 – indent 2
Annex I – part 2 – point 2 – point a – point 2 – indent 2
- As ofrom [Publications office, please insert the date occurring three years after the date of application of this Regulation]: 460 mg/kg phosphorus pentoxide (P2O5), and
Amendment 24 #
2016/0084(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – point 2 – point a – point 2 – indent 2 a (new)
Annex I – part 2 – point 2 – point a – point 2 – indent 2 a (new)
- As from [Publications office, please insert the date occurring twelve years after the date of application of this Regulation]: 60 mg/kg phosphorus pentoxide (P2O5);
Amendment 25 #
2016/0084(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – point 2 – point a – point 2 – indent 3
Annex I – part 2 – point 2 – point a – point 2 – indent 3
Amendment 26 #
2016/0084(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – point 3 – introductory part
Annex I – part 2 – point 3 – introductory part
3. The blending shall not change the naturefunction of each component fertilising product
Amendment 8 #
2015/2932(RSP)
Recital G
G. whereas further deepening of trade and investment relationship requires considering the conclusion of the EU- Australia and the EU-New Zealand free trade agreements will deepen the trade and investment relationship with these countries;
Amendment 11 #
2015/2932(RSP)
Recital J a (new)
Ja. whereas the collection and transmission, in the context of the Echelon network, of sensitive economic and commercial information by Australia and New Zealand to the detriment of European enterprises was, however, regrettable;
Amendment 13 #
2015/2932(RSP)
Recital K a (new)
Ka. whereas the sensitive nature of certain sectors, and particularly the agricultural sector, must be duly taken into account in the future negotiations;
Amendment 22 #
2015/2932(RSP)
Paragraph 3
3. Considers that the full potential of the Union's bilateral and regional co-operation strategies may only be realised by concluding high-quality FTAs with both Australia and New Zealand in a spirit of reciprocity and mutual benefit while under no circumstances undermining or diverting resources and attention away from the ambition to achieve progress multilaterally;
Amendment 26 #
2015/2932(RSP)
Paragraph 4
4. Believes that the negotiation of modern, ambitious, balanced and comprehensive FTAs with Australia and New Zealand is a logical step inpragmatic way of deepening the bilateral partnerships, further reinforcing already mature existing bilateral trade and investment relationships, and would help mitigate the diversionary effects of the recently concluded TPP;
Amendment 27 #
2015/2932(RSP)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Stresses that Australia and New Zealand each present specific economic and trade characteristics and challenges and that in view of this, the negotiations with each of them should be conducted separately;
Amendment 28 #
2015/2932(RSP)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Calls on the European Union to adapt its trade negotiations with Australia and New Zealand to the specific features of the economies of these two countries;
Amendment 43 #
2015/2932(RSP)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Considers that the European Union must give itself the legal means to negotiate with due care the opening and closing of its public procurement markets in the framework of trade talks with partner countries, and considers that putting in place a European instrument for reciprocity in public procurement markets is necessary in this regard;
Amendment 54 #
2015/2932(RSP)
Paragraph 8
8. Notes that a balanced outcome in agriculture chapters that takes the interests of European producers, particularly those in the outermost regions, and sensitivities duly into account can boost competitiveness and will be beneficial to both consumers and producers; calls on the Commission to exclude the most sensitive sectors from the negotiations or to foresee transitional periods and appropriate quotas; calls for the inclusion of effective bilateral safeguard measures to prevent a surge in imports that would cause, or threaten to cause, serious injury to producers;
Amendment 55 #
2015/2932(RSP)
Paragraph 8
8. Notes that a balanced outcome in agriculture chapters that takes sensitivities duly into account can boost competitiveness and will be beneficial to both consumers and producers; calls for the inclusion of effective bilateral safeguard measures to prevent a surge in imports that would cause, or threaten to cause, serious injury to producers, particularly those in the meat, dairy, sugar and textile sectors;
Amendment 61 #
2015/2932(RSP)
Paragraph 9
9. Stresses the importance ofat the negotiations must result in strong and enforceable provisions covering the protection of intellectual property rights and geographical indications (GIs);
Amendment 62 #
2015/2932(RSP)
Paragraph 9
9. Stresses the importance of strong and enforceable provisions covering the recognition and protection of intellectual property rights and geographical indications (GIs);
Amendment 70 #
2015/2932(RSP)
Paragraph 11 a (new)
11a. Calls on the Commission to take account of the interests of the overseas countries and territories in the region during the negotiations on these free trade agreements;
Amendment 34 #
2015/2276(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Notes the strategic importance of independent access to space and the need for dedicated EU action; calls on the Commission, in collaboration with the European Space Agency and the Member States, to coordinate plannedand develop institutional needs and European markets, so that industry can anticipate demand, – thereby boosting jobs and industry based in Europe – to support launch infrastructure and to promote R&D, particularly in breakthrough technologies;
Amendment 3 #
2015/2274(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Recalls that the Council’s decision to lift all nuclear-related sanctions against the Islamic Republic of Iran as a result of implementation of its commitments under the Joint Comprehensive Plan Of Action provided the potential to reopen the Iranian market for European businesses; recalls that Iran has a large, relatively highly educated and, as the age pyramid shows, young population, needs investment and is a potential market for high-quality European goods;
Amendment 8 #
2015/2274(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Notes that while several EU delegations to Iran have focused on trade and economic ties, the delegation from the Commission unfortunately did not include the Trade Commissioner;
Amendment 27 #
2015/2274(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. EPoints out that EU trade policy helps to protect and promote the values upheld by the EU; emphasises that a potential renewal of trade ties between the EU and Iran must go hand in hand with substantial improvements in respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms in Iran, and that the EU must use its position as an economic bloc as leverage to improve the living conditions and wellbeing of the Iranian people;
Amendment 31 #
2015/2274(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Notes that some sectors of the Iranian economy are heavily controlled by the regime, potentially creating problems for EU companies in Iran, and that increased trade could strengthen the economic, military and political power of certain unelected individuals; emphasises that it is important for Iran to develop an environment conducive to international investment and that that must take place with due regard for the recommendations of the Financial Action Task Force on Money Laundering (FATF);
Amendment 34 #
2015/2274(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Notes that some sectors of the Iranian economy are heavily controlled by the regime, potentially creating problems for EU companies in Iran, and that; states in this connection that it must be possible for increased trade couldto strengthen the economic, military and political power of certain unelected individuals power of the country and of any individual without wealth being monopolised;
Amendment 44 #
2015/2274(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. Emphasises also the importance for Iran to develop economic and trading relations with the actors in the region in order, with due regard for WTO rules, to form a cohesive economic and trading bloc; points out that the EU can provide its expertise and backing for developing and building up this regional dialogue;
Amendment 45 #
2015/2274(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. Takes the view that, although many contracts have been signed with EU firms, Iran is unable to honour its commitments because of a lack of liquidity, meaning that the process of opening up Iran is caught in a vicious circle;
Amendment 47 #
2015/2274(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Regrets that the American sanctions still in place restrict EU policy space, obstructing EU companies with US business activities doing business in Iran; callsregards it as intolerable that the EU should be dependent on the US Government to provide it with legal certainty and predictability, including by grantingthrough waivers, and asks the Commission to increase dialogue and cooperation with the US;
Amendment 48 #
2015/2274(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Regrets that the American sanctions still in place restrict EU policy space, obstructing EU companies with US business activities doing business in Iran; calls on the US Government to provide legal certainty and predictability for EU investment in Iran, including by granting waivers immediately, and asks the Commission to increase dialogue and cooperation with the US;
Amendment 52 #
2015/2274(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8 a (new)
Paragraph 8 a (new)
8a. Takes the view that legal uncertainty surrounding investment in Iran, because of US extraterritorial laws and the fact that transactions are conducted in dollars, call for a change in approach to trading with Iran; calls for the euro to be the currency for transactions with Iran so as to prevent US authorities from imposing penalties as they have done in the past against some EU banks;
Amendment 41 #
2015/2255(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Calls on the European Commission and the Member States to steer their transport policy in the direction of upward fiscal and social harmonisation;
Amendment 59 #
2015/2255(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Calls on the Commission to enhance social dialogue in the transport sector as a whole; recalls, in this regard, that productivity agreements need to be promoted in European enterprises (especially long-established ones) encountering or soon to be facing difficulties in markets where competition is increasingly fierce, so that they regain their competitiveness, especially in the air and rail transport sectors;
Amendment 9 #
2015/2233(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 13 a (new)
Citation 13 a (new)
- having regard to Article 207 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union (TFEU),
Amendment 52 #
2015/2233(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D
Recital D
D. whereas in the context of globalisation, the servicification and digitalisation both of our economies and of international trade call for policy action to enhance international rules;
Amendment 123 #
2015/2233(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital K
Recital K
K. whereas data protection is not an economic burden, but a source of economic growth; whereas restoring trust in the digital world is crucial; whereas data flows are indispensable to trade in services;
Amendment 161 #
2015/2233(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point a – point ii
Paragraph 1 – point a – point ii
ii. to reiterate its support for a comprehensive and balanced agreement, which should unleash the untapped potential of a more integrated global services market, while fully guaranteeing compliance with the EU acquis; to shape and regulate globalisation and to create international standards, while fully preserving the right to regulate; to secure increased market access for European services suppliers in key sectors of interest, while accommodating specific carve-outs for sensitive sectors;
Amendment 162 #
2015/2233(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point a – point ii
Paragraph 1 – point a – point ii
ii. to reiterate its support for an ambitious comprehensive and balanced agreement, which should unleash the untapped potential of a more integrated global services market, while fully guaranteeing compliance with the EU acquis; to shape globalisation and to create international standards, while fully preserving the right to regulate; to secure increased market access for European services suppliers in key sectors of interest, while accommodating specific carve-outs for sensitive sectors;
Amendment 241 #
2015/2233(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point b – point ii
Paragraph 1 – point b – point ii
ii. to ensure reciprocity at all levels and without additional conditions being imposed; to condition any further commitments beyond the EU’s current level of openness on the other parties’ proportionate offers; to support the use of horizontal commitment- related provisions as a means to set a common level of ambitions, and to take note that such minimum requirements would set clear parameters for countries interested in participating;
Amendment 284 #
2015/2233(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point b – point viii
Paragraph 1 – point b – point viii
viii. to acknowledge that by means of motivated limitations and exemptions, each Party retains the sovereign right to choose which sectors to open to foreign competition and to what extent;
Amendment 304 #
2015/2233(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point b – point x
Paragraph 1 – point b – point x
x. to introduce an unequivocal ‘gold standard’ clause, which could be included in all trade agreements and would clarify that the public utilities clause applies to all modes of supply and to any services considered as public services and services of general interest by European, national or regional authorities;
Amendment 315 #
2015/2233(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point b – point xi
Paragraph 1 – point b – point xi
xi. to ensure, in line with Article 167(4) TFEU and with the UNESCO Convention on the protection and promotion of the diversity of cultural expressions, that the parties preserve their right to adopt or maintain any measure with respect to the protection or promotion of cultural and linguistic diversity through the addition of a legally binding general clause applicable to the entire agreement; to explicitly exclude audiovisual services, media and publishing from the scope of the agreement, irrespective of the technology or distribution platform used;
Amendment 328 #
2015/2233(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point c – point i
Paragraph 1 – point c – point i
i. to ensure cross-border data flows in compliance with the universal right to privacy and with fundamental rights and freedoms;
Amendment 417 #
2015/2233(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point d – point vi
Paragraph 1 – point d – point vi
vi. to strive for the mutual recognition oftake into account training, academic levels and professional qualifications, in particular in the architectural, medical services, accounting and legal sectors, to facilitate service provision while ensuring the competence of the supplier and thus the quality of the services provided, in order to prevent a mechanical and quantitative recognition of diplomas and academic levels;
Amendment 497 #
2015/2233(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point g – point ii
Paragraph 1 – point g – point ii
ii. to promote good governance and foster good practices in administrative and legislative processes, by encouraging the wide take-up of measures that strengthen the independence of decision-makers, increase the transparency of decisions, and reduce red tape; to stress that consumer protection and safety must be at the centre of regulatory endeavours and that no European standard may be revised in such a way as to weaken it;
Amendment 501 #
2015/2233(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point g – point ii a (new)
Paragraph 1 – point g – point ii a (new)
iia. to create a framework to bring together the various parties to the agreement to work together to combat fraud, swindling, abuses and illegal activities relating to services by means of exchanges of information and judicial cooperation so that the potential globalised services market does not fall victim to a lack of confidence among operators;
Amendment 548 #
2015/2233(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point h – point ii
Paragraph 1 – point h – point ii
ii. to endeavour to include a regulatory chapter on government procurement with a view to maximising the participation of European companies in foreign tenders; to deplore the lack of transparency regarding non-European calls for tenders and to denounce the lack of reciprocity in this area, as illustrated by the preferential treatment granted to domestic companies in several countries; to encourage the ratification and implementation of the WTO Government Procurement Agreement and its 2011 revision; to call upon the Member States and the Commission to reinvigorate discussions on the proposed international public procurement instrument;
Amendment 58 #
2015/2226(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 c (new)
Paragraph 3 c (new)
3c. Calls on the Commission, in its trade negotiations with third countries, to take into account the impact that they may have on employment, particularly in rural areas;
Amendment 11 #
2015/2147(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Acknowledges that over-cumbersome administrative procedures in some countries may be an obstacle to burgeoning high-potential transport projects (including start-ups and digital projects); calls for the Digital Single Market to include a specific dimension aimed at reducing administrative formalities (taxation, statement of starting a business, recruitment, etc.) particularly when projects are launched;
Amendment 32 #
2015/2147(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Urges the Commission to assess the need to modernise EU regulations and adapt them to the digital age; asks the Commission to harmonise the regulatory framework of different transport modes in order to promote true competition between modes and to encourage new innovations and services for mobility and logistics, including those based on the sharing economy, order to expand supply and thus meet new user demands (the sharing economy, urban mobility, instant ordering, etc.) while creating a level playing field for existing market actors and new market entrants in terms of high European standards regarding safety, working conditions, fair taxation, consumer protection and the prevention of harmful environmental effects;
Amendment 10 #
2015/2132(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Stresses the importance of TEN-T not only as nodal points of connection within Europe, but also as a chance to launch the individual domestic markets; underlines therefore that the CEF should be valued as a system of funding not only for infrastructures but for European policies as a whole; stresses, therefore, the importance of completing the priority corridors defined at European level, particularly for high-speed rail routes.
Amendment 16 #
2015/2132(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Recommends putting greater attention to transport policies related to ports and airports, as they promote the competitiveness of our territories through the opening of Europe to the rest of the world; underlines the need for a rational European policy that enhances specificity of particularly ports and their geographical location; believes that the improved intermodal connections and interconnectivity will prove enormous potential of these investments; stresses the importance of a European strategy to encourage better and broader connectivity between airports at both national and international level.
Amendment 37 #
2015/2132(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Suggests, bearing in mind that there is no direct budgetary line for tourism, using the EU budget for the transport sector as a factor in promoting the tourist attractiveness and competitiveness of the whole ‘Old Continent’, particularly by encouraging the initiatives already launched by the Commission (labelling, promotion of destinations, etc.); stresses that an efficient cross-collaboration between the numerous sectors concerned is desirable in this field.
Amendment 52 #
2015/2132(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8 a (new)
Paragraph 8 a (new)
8a. Stresses the importance of preserving and strengthening European instruments linked to the air and aeronautical sectors with a view to promoting European standards and technology; stresses, therefore, the strategic role of the European Air Security Agency (EASA) and the SESAR programme, and calls for the necessary resources, particularly financial and human, to be made available to promote their development and accomplish their tasks.
Amendment 1 #
2015/2113(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Welcomes the Commission’s vision of a sustainable, low-carbon and climate- friendly energy union with an integrated continent-wide energy system, and the completion of the internal energy market based on competition and securing energy supply, which will enable Europe to reduce its dependence on non-European countries;
Amendment 7 #
2015/2113(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Points outEstimates that transport represents over 30% of final energy consumption in Europe and that 94% of transport relies on oil products;
Amendment 15 #
2015/2113(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Draws attention to the fact that globally agreed rulesegulation within the International Civil Aviation Organisation and the International Maritime Organisation areis required in order for aviation and maritime CO2 emission targets to be met, which is important for; points out that reciprocity of environmental standards is essential in order to prevent the competitiveness of the European industriesairline industry from being undermined;
Amendment 25 #
2015/2113(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Calls for comprehensive legislation that stimulates investments in a technology- neutral way in research, production and distribution of renewable fuels and modern engine technology; emphasises the need to reduce emissions by replacing fossil fuels by renewable fuels, electricity or low carbon alternatives; considers that support for the early deployment of liquefied natural gas is needed; recalls that opening up the market to renewable fuels inpoints out that clear- cut options need to be pursued according to an integrated step-by-step approach in order to avoid all commercial and technological pitfalls; considers that support for research into, and the deployment of, those alternative fuels in which Europe has a competitive advantage is needed in order to boost growth and employment in Europe; recalls that support for research into more energy-efficient aviation would help the EU maintain its leading role in renewable energythat field;
Amendment 38 #
2015/2113(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Welcomes the shift towards the mostmore energy-efficient modes of transport such as rail, maritime transport, next-generation air transport, inland waterways and motorways of the sea by making these more cost-efficient;
Amendment 39 #
2015/2105(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E
Recital E
E. whereas trade negotiations such as ACTA, TTIP, CETA and TiSA have brought European trade policy to the public’s attention, and whereas more and more citizens are worried thathave a grasp of the CCP and of issues concerning European regulation andor standards could be undermined by the CCP;
Amendment 48 #
2015/2105(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital F a (new)
Recital F a (new)
Fa. whereas, in its trade policy and the trade negotiations it conducts, the European Union must take into account the sensitivity of certain sectors in terms of market opening, particularly the agricultural sector;
Amendment 105 #
2015/2105(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Recalls that the CCP is to be conducted in the context of the principles and objectives of the Union’s external action as set out in Article 21 TEU; recalls that the EU’s trade and investment policy must be consistent with other external policies and with other policies that have an external dimension; stresses that the EU has a legal obligation to respect human rights, and should foster the sustainable economic, social and environmental development of trading countries; points out that in some cases trade and investment agreements may have negative effects contrary to the EU’s external objectives as enshrined in the Treaties; is of the opinion that the EU has a responsibility to help tackle any negative impact caused by its CCP;
Amendment 134 #
2015/2105(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Underlines the importance of effective safeguard mechanisms in trade agreements; calls at the same time for the inclusion of an effective enforcement mechanism for labour and environmental rights to which the human rights clause does not apply; calls for a mechanism according to which civil society representatives, as well as Members of the European Parliament, ar to be able to request that the Commission commence an investigation into violations by a third party of its obligations under an essential elements clause; (It is not clear to whom other than Members of the European Parliament the term ‘civil society representatives’ might apply. As no definition is possible, it is best not to compromise the text.)
Amendment 140 #
2015/2105(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Highlights the importance of Domestic Advisory Groups (DAGs) and the involvement of civil society in free trade agreements (FTAs); calls for the further strengthening of the work of DAGs; stresses that they should be fully independent; calls on the Commission to take measures to improve the work of DAGs sucho as providing financial resources, prior information and the possibility of using more advanced media in order to facilitate civil society participation;to facilitate civil society participation; (We should observe a separation of powers between the media and political representatives, and keep the DAGs independent. Placing them under any obligation to the Commission would restrict their independence and would be at odds with the aim of strengthening them.)
Amendment 196 #
2015/2105(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Calls on the Commission to improve the quality of both ex-ante and ex- post assessments and emphasises in particular that such impact assessments should take account of sensitive sectors and of the potential effects of any trade agreements on the outermost regions and their local production, so that specific measures can be put in place for the operators and produce concerned and potentially affected; stresses the need to always submit a deep sustainability impact assessment, including on human, social and environmental rights, for any trade policy initiative; expresses its concern at the lack of interim and ex-post assessments and that the quality of the existing ones is very low, as demonstrated in the European Court of Auditors Special Report 02/2014; insists that high-quality interim and ex-post evaluations be carried out in respect of all trade agreements in order to allow policymakers, stakeholders and European taxpayers to assess whether trade agreements have achieved the intended results; asks the Commission to provide data on the impact of the trade agreements which have been concluded with special regard to SMEs and the creation of jobs;
Amendment 226 #
2015/2105(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25
Paragraph 25
25. Calls on the Commission to focus in a balanced way on the conclusion of the ongoing trade negotiations in a spirit of reciprocity and mutual benefit, and to show the potential benefits of the concluded trade agreements before launching new FTA negotiations, while bearing in mind the sensitive nature of certain products and sectors; reminds the Commission to carry out a thorough, impartial and unprejudiced ex-ante evaluation of European interests before deciding on future FTA partners and negotiation mandates;
Amendment 237 #
2015/2105(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25 a (new)
Paragraph 25 a (new)
25a. Calls on the Commission to assess in consultation with all sectors concerned the impact of the cumulative effects of the various sensitive-product quotas in order to protect key sectors of the EU economy by reassessing proposals in future free trade agreements;
Amendment 248 #
2015/2105(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26
Paragraph 26
26. Underlines, particularly in the context of the current talks on the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP) and the EU- Japan FTA, the high importance for all trade negotiations of focusing on core sensitive issues such as the recognition and protection of geographical indications (GIs) andccess to public procurement and exclusion of public services and audiovisual services from negotiations when negotiating FTAs;
Amendment 253 #
2015/2105(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26
Paragraph 26
26. Underlines, in the context of the current talks on the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP) and the EU- Japan FTA, the high importance of focusing on core sensitive issues such as the protection of geographical indications (GIs), sensitive products and public procurement when negotiating FTAs;
Amendment 268 #
2015/2105(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 28
Paragraph 28
28. Calls on the Commission to start negotiations for an investment agreement with Taiwan in parallel with the one with China; underlines that, in the context of the migration challenges, special focus should be put on the post-Cotonou framework; asks for further impetus to be given to negotiating FTAs with both Australia and New Zealand all the while keeping in mind during said future negotiations that the agricultural sector is very sensitive, as noted in its resolution of 17 February 2016 on the opening of FTA negotiations with Australia and New Zealand;
Amendment 279 #
2015/2105(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 28 a (new)
Paragraph 28 a (new)
28a. Calls on the Commission to assess the possibilities and impact of cumulation, in particular for those sensitive products affected by quotas or liberalisation under ongoing negotiations or trade agreements already concluded; reiterates that exclusions for the most sensitive products should be examined on a case by case basis, as should limited volume quotas or appropriate transitional periods;
Amendment 284 #
2015/2105(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 29
Paragraph 29
29. Stresses that further trade liberalisation measures require the EU to be able to respond even more effectively to unfair trading practices and ensure a level playing field; underlines that TDIs must remain an indispensable component of the EU’s trade strategy and enable greater competitiveness by re-establishing where necessary the conditions for fair competition; recalls that the current EU trade defence legislation dates back to 1995; stresses that the Union’s trade defence system needs to be modernised urgently without being weakened; points out that EU trade defence law must be more effective, accessible for SMEs and adapted to today’s challenges and trade patterns, and also increase transparency and predictability; regrets that the TDI modernisation proposal is blocked in the Council; regrets that the Commission does not refer at all to the need for TDI modernisation in its ‘Trade for All’ communication; calls on the Council to boost its efforts regarding TDI modernisation urgently, especially at a time when China is firmly requesting recognition of MES, and asks the Commission to present a new proposal;
Amendment 288 #
2015/2105(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 29
Paragraph 29
29. Stresses that further trade liberalisation measures require the EU to be able to respond even more effectively to unfair trading practices and ensure a level playing field; underlines that TDIs must remain an indispensable component of the EU’s trade strategy; recalls that the current EU trade defence legislation dates back to 1995; stresses that the Union’s trade defence system needs to be modernised urgently; points out that EU trade defence law must be more effective, adapted to today’s challenges and trade patterns, and also increase transparency and predictability; regrets that the TDI modernisation proposal is blocked in the Council; regrets that the Commission continues to apply the lesser duty rule and does not refer at all to the need for TDI modernisation in its ‘Trade for All’ communication; calls on the Council to boost its efforts regarding TDI modernisation urgently, especially at a time when China is firmly requesting recognition of MES, and asks the Commission to present a new proposal;
Amendment 318 #
2015/2105(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 34 a (new)
Paragraph 34 a (new)
34a. Points out that the Commission has undertaken to exclude public services from EU trade agreements and reiterates that public services shall not figure in trade negotiations;
Amendment 319 #
2015/2105(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 34 b (new)
Paragraph 34 b (new)
34b. Reiterates that all trade negotiations shall respect the cultural exemption and exclude audiovisual services; reiterates the importance of being able to preserve, protect or promote cultural and linguistic diversity, abiding fully by the UNESCO Convention on the Protection and Promotion of the Diversity of Cultural Expressions;
Amendment 11 #
2015/2059(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Recalls that the EU-Korea Free Trade Agreement is a process and not a one-off transaction, and its activities should therefore, pursuant to the provisions of the Agreement, continue in practice to be subject to periodic analyses and evaluations; emphasises, in that connection, the importance of ensuring that the Agreement is properly implemented and that its provisions are observed;
Amendment 13 #
2015/2059(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Welcomes the fact that the Agreement has led to a significant growth in trade between the EU and Korea; urges the Commission and the Member States to publicise more effectively the direct impact of the Agreement on the public, firms and the European economy;
Amendment 21 #
2015/2059(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Welcomes the efforts of the Civil Society Forum and of the internal advisory groups set up in accordance with the provisions set out in the chapter on trade and sustainable development; recalls that both parties are obliged to uphold, promote and implement commitments on core labour rights in their laws and practices; emphasises the importance of continuing the dialogue between the Commission and Korea with a view to ensuring that Korea ratifies and observes the basic ILO conventions which it has not yet ratified;
Amendment 33 #
2015/2059(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 – introductory part
Paragraph 7 – introductory part
7. Acknowledges that, while the Agreement meets the expectations of the parties, the following issues should be analysed and verified under the Agreement and as part of a dialogue with Korea designed to remedy existing problems:
Amendment 39 #
2015/2059(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 – point c
Paragraph 7 – point c
(c) intellectual property rights, such as: recognition and protection of geographic designations and commercial rights to the public performance of musical works, phonograms and performances protected by copyright or related rights; emphasises, in that connection, that there is an urgent need for all music industry actors to be able to benefit from the provisions of the Agreement and for those provisions to be implemented properly;
Amendment 15 #
2015/2053(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Stresses that the recognition of protection of non-agricultural GIs and traditional, high-quality know-how is both a defensive and offensive interest in the framework of the common commercial policy and it can be an effective tool in countering imitation and counterfeit products and in ensuring fair competition and consumer safety;
Amendment 19 #
2015/2053(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Believes that the extension of protection for EU geographical indications to non-agricultural products would be a way to stimulate European exports and gain market share while achieving international recognition of the products in question and developing their high-quality image and reputation through trade and trade negotiations;
Amendment 26 #
2015/2053(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Is of the opinion that an EU-level system of GI protection for non-agricultural products which is coherent, simple and bureaucratically and economically non- burdensome EU-level system of GI protection for non-agricultural productsso that SMEs in particular could access it would enable the EU to achieve similar protection for such European products outside the EU in the framework of international trade negotiations;
Amendment 31 #
2015/2053(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Considers that the protection of non- agricultural GIs at EU level would be a positive signal for the ongoing discussions on GIs at multilateral level, that it would strengthen the EU’s hand in calling for an increase in the standard level of protection applying to all products and that it is fully in line with the TRIPS Agreement;
Amendment 46 #
2015/2053(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Calls on the Commission to include a coherent and well prepared strategy on all GIs, which ensures that they are observed and recognised, in the upcoming communication on the EU’s trade and investment strategy.
Amendment 380 #
2015/2041(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 38
Paragraph 38
38. Calls on the Commission to put into practice all, wherever possible, the Ombudsman’s recommendations in favour of moreregarding transparency in trade negotiations;
Amendment 389 #
2015/2041(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 39 a (new)
Paragraph 39 a (new)
39a. whereas the Commission has understood the importance of transparency, given Parliament's significant power of scrutiny in the monitoring of negotiations and the ratification of trade agreements;
Amendment 394 #
2015/2041(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 40
Paragraph 40
40. Believes that, when the Commission engages in tradeinternational negotiations, it should publish the negotiation mandadistributes, all negotiating posit its discretions, all requests and offers and all consolidated draft negotiation texts prior to eachs much material as possible relating to the negotiation round, so that the European Parliament and national parliaments, as well as civil society organisations and the wider public, can make recommendations thereon before the negotiations are closed for comments and the agreement goes to ratifications in order to garner support from the other European institutions without jeopardising the EU's strategic interests;
Amendment 400 #
2015/2041(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 41
Paragraph 41
Amendment 53 #
2015/2005(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital G
Recital G
G. whereas there is an urgent need to breakduce the transport system’s dependence on oil without sacrificing its efficiency and curbing mobility, whilst keeping to the objectives set in this regard by the White Paper;
Amendment 80 #
2015/2005(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Reiterates its support for the targets set out in the White Paper and the 10 goals for a competitive and resource-efficient transport system (benchmarks for achieving the 60 % GHG emission and 20 % transport emission reduction targets by 2030); stresses that the mid- term review should maintain the level of ambition of the goals set in 2011 and propose concrete measures and initiatives to increase and streamline the efforts to meet them; considers that it is necessary to evaluate the extent to which the list of actions set out in the White Paper is sufficient to achieve its overarching goals;
Amendment 221 #
2015/2005(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Emphasises the importance of promoting electro-mobility and electric public transport systems, coupled with the introduction of renewable energy sources in the electricity sector, givpropulsion systems powered by electricity or alternative renewable energies, in particular those for which Europe has a major technological advantage; laments the fact that these technologies have still not been sufficiently deployed, especially in public transport; calls for these technologies to be used ing priority toarticular for the electrification of the rail network, tramways, electric cars and e-bikes; stresses the potential of modern aerial tramways (cable cars), as an inexpensive and easy-to-build means of transportation, to expand the capacity of urban public transport systems; recalls that this deployment must be conducted by adhering to the principle of technological neutrality, thereby allowing the most sustainable technologies to actually be used in the long term;
Amendment 378 #
2015/2005(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22
Paragraph 22
22. Calls for an enhanced research and technology agenda for the transport sector; considers that this agenda should be drawn up in cooperation with all relevant stakeholders in order to understand the needs of the sector and, accordingly, improve the allocation of EU funding; takes the view that priority should be given to projects to decarbonisereduce the carbon emissions produced by transport, increase the transparency of the supply chain, enhance transport safety and security, improve traffic management and reduce administrative burdens;
Amendment 388 #
2015/2005(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23 a (new)
Paragraph 23 a (new)
23 a. Requires that interactions with our partners are based on the principle of mutual assistance and fair and healthy competition;
Amendment 410 #
2015/2005(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25 – indent 1 a (new)
Paragraph 25 – indent 1 a (new)
- coming to terms with the major technological challenges to competition in the European air sector posed by direct connectivity (in decline), airport capacity in view of forthcoming developments in air traffic (exponential increase in the number of passengers transported) and demand (widening of the range and improvement in the quality of passenger services provided by companies and airports throughout the rest of the world),
Amendment 415 #
2015/2005(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25 – indent 1 a (new)
Paragraph 25 – indent 1 a (new)
- the coherent and effective development of the airport network, which must include, firstly, the main airports (“hubs”) and, secondly, a well-served, viable and supported network of provincial, regional and local airports, thereby reiterating that regional airports are essential instruments for the growth and development of the territories concerned;
Amendment 428 #
2015/2005(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25 – indent 3 a (new)
Paragraph 25 – indent 3 a (new)
- the establishment, as a priority, of air transport agreements with our strategic commercial partners,
Amendment 430 #
2015/2005(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25 – indent 3 a (new)
Paragraph 25 – indent 3 a (new)
- negotiations with third States, in particular with the Gulf countries or when signing air transport agreements, to be conducted at European level, so as to bring Europe to the fore as a coherent political unit in the field of aviation,
Amendment 436 #
2015/2005(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25 – indent 4
Paragraph 25 – indent 4
– enhancement of the negotiations within the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) on the development of a global market-based mechanism addressing international aviation emissions, so as to make them ambitious while at the same time making them credible and progressive in view of technological advances;
Amendment 447 #
2015/2005(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25 – indent 6
Paragraph 25 – indent 6
– support for aeronautical research and development through the Horizon 2020 and Clean Sky programmes, in order to develop new and cleaner technologies resulting in less noisy and more fuel-efficient aircraft, so as to strengthen and develop Europe- based companies that are creating growth and jobs;
Amendment 552 #
2015/2005(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27 – indent 3 a (new)
Paragraph 27 – indent 3 a (new)
- expanding the role of the Commission, in favour of the effective and speedy completion of the priority European railway corridors (TEN-T), which have been planned but postponed by Member States, in spite of how useful they will be both for the public and in economic terms;
Amendment 558 #
2015/2005(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27 – indent 4
Paragraph 27 – indent 4
– revitalisation of local and, regional, national and trans- border rail connections that have been dismantled or abandoned, despite their economic interest or usefulness to the public,
Amendment 296 #
2015/0277(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 20 a (new)
Recital 20 a (new)
(20a) Unmanned aircraft operators required to register their aircraft should be able to do so at low cost and in a European database; this registration should be easy and fast, in an easily accessible system, and should result in a unique number being allocated to each owner which must appear on each of the aircraft being operated;
Amendment 460 #
2015/0277(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 a (new)
Article 8 a (new)
Article 8a European system for the registration of unmanned aircraft 1. Anyone in the European Union wishing to operate an unmanned aircraft above a certain level of risk defined by EASA shall be subject to compulsory registration; 2. A registration system shall be developed for this purpose by EASA and shall allocate a unique number to each owner of an unmanned aircraft; 3. Each owner shall be obliged to write the number allocated to him on each unmanned aircraft that he operates; 4. By registering, every owner is obliged to acknowledge that he is aware of the provisions in force concerning safety and security; 5. The registration system must be easily accessible and involve minimum cost; 6. The registration system shall comply with the provisions in force on the protection of data and privacy;
Amendment 536 #
2015/0277(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 29 – paragraph 1
Article 29 – paragraph 1
Aerodromes, aerodrome equipment, the operation of aerodromes and the provision of ground handling services and apron management services at aerodromes shall comply with the essential requirements set out in Annex VII and, if applicable, Annex VIII. These essential requirements must comply with the principles of: - subsidiarity, in terms of respecting the division of competences established in each Member State, - degree of responsibility, in terms of identifying the responsibilities that are clearly incumbent upon aerodrome operators (duties included in the certificate issued by the competent authority) on the one hand, and upon third parties on the other, in the event of a failure to correctly carry out measures and duties on the same aerodromes.
Amendment 9 #
2015/0112(COD)
Draft legislative resolution
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Amendment 13 #
2015/0112(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 4 a (new)
Recital 4 a (new)
(4a) Ecuador, one of the main producers and suppliers of banana to the Union, along with Colombia, is acceding the Agreement. The current stabilisation mechanism for bananas should therefore be extended to Ecuador. However, the application of the current stabilisation mechanism for banana has proved to be inefficient. Indeed, experience shows that the mechanism lacks flexibility, hampering its effectiveness. For three consecutive years the defined import trigger volume for Peru was exceeded, but no measure was taken. For those reasons, changes need to be made to ensure that the applicable procedure is faster and simplified in order to improve the information flow among the Commission, the Member States and the European Parliament, in particular by including an early warning when 80% of the trigger volumes are exceeded and by establishing a price observatory.
Amendment 15 #
2015/0112(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 4 b (new)
Recital 4 b (new)
(4b) The stabilisation mechanism for bananas will cease, together with the possibility to suspend swiftly for a short period the preferential customs duties in the case of increased imports, a necessary safety-net, without which the particularly vulnerable EU banana sector will not be able to face harsh competition by low-cost third-country banana producers. Therefore, compensation should be provided to EU banana producers.
Amendment 16 #
2015/0112(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 4 c (new)
Recital 4 c (new)
(4c) The outermost regions´ socio- economic situation remains very fragile, and some of them are particularly dependent on the banana sector, which suffers from a lack of competitiveness and from the difficulties in reacting to the evolution of the market conditions. The tariff concessions granted to third countries can have a significant impact on the banana market, in which production is concentrated in the European Union's outermost regions, where production alternatives are rare. In the last revision of the POSEI, the Union agreed financial aid to Union producers aiming to offset the impact of the tariff concessions granted to Peru and Colombia. It is, therefore, necessary to grant compensation to Union producers in order to alleviate the negative consequences that the accession of Ecuador to the Agreement will have on them when the POSEI is revised.
Amendment 18 #
2015/0112(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4 a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4 a (new)
Regulation (EU) No 19/2013
Article 15 – paragraph 1a (new)
Article 15 – paragraph 1a (new)
4a. In Article 15 the following paragraph is inserted: 1a. The Commission shall inform the European Parliament and the Council of the trend in banana imports from Colombia, Ecuador and Peru and their impact on the Union market and Union producers. When import volumes reach 80% of the triggering threshold for the stabilisation mechanism outlined in the annex to this Regulation, for one or more of the States Parties to the Agreement, the Commission shall formally alert the European Parliament and the Council by a written procedure.
Amendment 22 #
2015/0112(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4 b (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4 b (new)
Regulation (EU) No 19/2013
Article 15 – paragraph 2
Article 15 – paragraph 2
4b. In Article 15, paragraph 2 is replaced by the following: "2. A separate annual trigger import volume is set for imports of products referred to in paragraph 1, as indicated in the second and third, third and fourth columns of the table in the Annex. Once the trigger volume for either Colombia, Ecuador or Peru is met during the corresponding calendar year, the Commission shall, in accordance with the urgency procedure referred to in Article 14(4), adopt an implementing act by which it may either temporarily suspend the preferential customs duty applied to products of the corresponding origin during that same year for a period of time not exceeding three months, and not going beyond the end of the calendar year or determine that such suspension is not appropriate. (http://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/PDF/?uri=CELEX:32013R0019&from=EN)” Or. fr
Amendment 23 #
2015/0112(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4 b (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4 b (new)
Regulation (EU) No 19/2013
Article 15 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 15 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Amendment 27 #
2015/0112(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4 c (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4 c (new)
Regulation (EU) No 19/2013
Article 15 – paragraph 3
Article 15 – paragraph 3
4c. In Article 15, paragraph 3 is replaced by the following: "3. When deciding whether measures should be applied pursuant to paragraph 2, the Commission shall take into consideration the impact of the imports concerned on the situation of the Union market for bananas. That examination shall include factors such as: effect of the imports concerned on the Union price level, development of imports from other sources, overall stability of the Union market. (http://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/PDF/?uri=CELEX:32013R0019&from=EN)The Commission shall submit to the European Parliament and the Council a written report setting out a detailed analysis of the results which prompted it to apply or not to apply measures. This report must be forwarded at the latest 14 days after the Commission has taken the decision to end the emergency procedure.” Or. fr
Amendment 29 #
2015/0112(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4 d (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4 d (new)
Regulation (EU) No 19/2013
Article 15 – paragraph 3a (new)
Article 15 – paragraph 3a (new)
4d. In Article 15 the following paragraph is inserted: "3a. The Commission shall develop accurate statistical tools which take account of trends in the volume and price of imports, including over short periods, and of the situation of producers in each of the outermost regions, so that a more detailed assessment of imports and the situation on the Union market can be drawn up."
Amendment 34 #
2015/0112(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – point 1 a (new)
Article 2 – point 1 a (new)
Regulation (EU) No 20/2013
Article 15 – paragraph 1a (new)
Article 15 – paragraph 1a (new)
1a. In Article 15 the following paragraph is inserted: 1a. The Commission shall inform the European Parliament and the Council of the trend in banana imports from Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua and Panama and their impact on the Union market and Union producers. When import volumes reach 80% of the triggering threshold for the stabilisation mechanism outlined in the annex to this Regulation, for one or more of the States Parties to the Agreement, the Commission shall formally alert the European Parliament and the Council by a written procedure.
Amendment 37 #
2015/0112(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – point 1 b (new)
Article 2 – point 1 b (new)
Regulation (EU) No 20/2013
Article 15 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 15 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Amendment 41 #
2015/0112(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – point 1 b (new)
Article 2 – point 1 b (new)
Regulation (EU) No 20/2013
Article 15 – paragraph 3
Article 15 – paragraph 3
1b. In Article 15, paragraph 3 is replaced by the following: " 3. When deciding whether measures should be applied pursuant to paragraph 2, the Commission shall take into consideration the impact of the imports concerned on the situation of the Union market for bananas. That examination shall include factors such as: effect of the imports concerned on the Union price level, development of imports from other sources, overall stability of the Union market." (http://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/PDF/?uri=CELEX:32013R0019&from=EN) The Commission shall submit to the European Parliament and the Council a written report setting out a detailed analysis of the results which prompted it to apply or not to apply measures. This report must be forwarded at the latest 14 days after the Commission has taken the decision to end the emergency procedure.' Or. fr
Amendment 43 #
2015/0112(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – point1 c (new)
Article 2 – point1 c (new)
Regulation (EU) No 20/2013
Article 15 – paragraph 3 a (new)
Article 15 – paragraph 3 a (new)
1c. In Article 15 the following paragraph is inserted: "3a. The Commission shall develop accurate statistical tools which take account of trends in the volume and price of imports, including over short periods, and of the situation of producers in each of the outermost regions, so that a more detailed assessment of imports and the situation on the Union market can be drawn up." "
Amendment 87 #
2015/0009(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 29 a (new)
Recital 29 a (new)
(29a) In order to invest in infrastructure for transport which is geared to the future, profitable and capable of delivering coherent regional development and sustainable economic development, and to meet the challenges of the Europe 2020 Strategy, funding allocations ought to cover a number of priorities, including, in particular, high-speed rail corridors as defined under the Connecting Europe Facility. The EFSI ought to encourage Member States to invest with a view to rapid completion of the missing sections along priority corridors.
Amendment 88 #
2015/0009(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 29 b (new)
Recital 29 b (new)
(29b) In pursuing its objective of short- term profitability and effectiveness, the EFSI must not fail to provide support for airport infrastructure with recognised high growth potential, regardless of the size of the airports concerned. Airports are excellent growth engines for EU territories, and the Commission is starting to identify them.
Amendment 123 #
2015/0009(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point a
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point a
(a) development of infrastructure, including in the areas of transport, particularly in industrial centres and for links between them and with priority high-speed rail corridors; energy, in particular energy interconnections; and digital infrastructure;
Amendment 435 #
2014/2248(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Underlines the fact that, until the Treaties cease to apply to the United Kingdom, it will continue to participate in all decision-making of the Union throughout its institutions, with the exception of the negotiations and the agreement concerning its own withdrawal; considers that intermediate arrangements will need to be made concerning the UK’s participation in European decision-making, as it will be politically difficult to allow a Member State in the process of leaving to influence decisions affecting– particularly European Parliament votes – affecting the future of the Union of which it will soon cease to be a member;
Amendment 448 #
2014/2248(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 a (new)
Paragraph 12 a (new)
12a. Calls for the headquarters of the European Medicines Agency, currently in London, to be moved to another Member State;
Amendment 449 #
2014/2248(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 b (new)
Paragraph 12 b (new)
12b. Calls for the establishment of an ‘observer’ status applicable to all United Kingdom representatives, whether elected or unelected, at the EU institutions; the status would enable the representatives to participate in debates until the United Kingdom leaves the European Union without taking part in decisions, including votes in the European Parliament and the Council of the European Union; proposes that the European Parliament’s Committee on Constitutional Affairs is given a mandate to set out the arrangements for this ‘observer’ status on behalf of all the institutions;
Amendment 821 #
2014/2248(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 34 a (new)
Paragraph 34 a (new)
34a. Points out that the excessive number and redundancy of emergency resolutions, but also of some subjects which address only the subsidiarity of Members States in the European Parliament’s reports, weaken their political and diplomatic impact;
Amendment 892 #
2014/2248(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 39
Paragraph 39
Amendment 897 #
2014/2248(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 39
Paragraph 39
39. Reiterates its call for a singlPoints out that the seat ofor the European Parliament; proposes that Parliament and the Council each decide the location of their own seat after having obtained the consent of the other; further proposes that the s is in Strasbourg and that its places of work can only be changed by meatns of all the other EU institutions,n agmencies and bodies be determined by Parliadment andto the Council on a proposal by the European executive, acting in accordance with a special legislative procedureTreaty on European Union;
Amendment 906 #
2014/2248(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 39 a (new)
Paragraph 39 a (new)
39a. Calls, in the interests of transparency, for a study to be carried out on the cost of all the European Union’s agencies and bodies being spread across the Member States; calls for a study to be carried out to calculate the savings that would be made by moving all the European Union’s decentralised bodies to its capital: Strasbourg;
Amendment 908 #
2014/2248(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 39 a (new)
Paragraph 39 a (new)
39a. Calls, in the light of the decentralised European Union institutions and the need for citizens to see and feel close to the European Parliament, for the permanent recognition as part of treaty revisions of the fact that the European Parliament has officially and historically had its headquarters in Strasbourg;
Amendment 25 #
2014/2243(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital F
Recital F
F. whereas the potential for growth in this industryis industry operates in a high added-value service economy based on a complex value chain: design, manufacture, operation, training, and processing, storage, sharing, and exploitation of information; whereas, especially where Europeans are concerned, its potential for growth, from the manufacturer to the end user, is immense, for both large businesses and the supply chain composed of thousands of SMEs alike; whereas it is imperative to maintain world class standards of manufacturing and support European know-how and technology;
Amendment 29 #
2014/2243(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital H
Recital H
H. whereas even at this early stage, Member States, industry and the Commission have all recognised the potential of this market and are keen to stress that any policy framework must enable the European industry to growth in order to compete globally;
Amendment 1 #
2014/2242(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 9 a (new)
Citation 9 a (new)
– having regard to the Commission communication entitled ‘CARS 2020: Action Plan for a competitive and sustainable automotive industry in Europe’ (COM(2012)0636),
Amendment 2 #
2014/2242(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 9 b (new)
Citation 9 b (new)
– having regard to its resolution of 13 December 2013 on ‘CARS 2020: Action Plan for a competitive and sustainable automotive industry in Europe’,
Amendment 11 #
2014/2242(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas up to 80% of EU citizens will soon live in urban areas, which offer the best opportunities for jobs, education, cultural activities and mobility;
Amendment 23 #
2014/2242(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas about 50% of journeys in urban areas are shorter than 5 km and could therefore be made on foot or by bicycle or public/collective transport transport, depending on the specific features of local transport services and the means of transport available;
Amendment 44 #
2014/2242(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D
Recital D
D. whereas the increased use of diesel in transport is one of the main causes of high particulate concentrachanges in urban transport modes and customary ways of using them will go hand in hand with a reduction in air pollution in EU cities;
Amendment 94 #
2014/2242(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
Amendment 149 #
2014/2242(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Calls on the Member States to reduce the use of cars running on traditional fuels in urban areas by 2030, and to ban them by 2050 on a gradual basicities to promote alternative means of transport based on local specificities and the needs of businesses and commuters;
Amendment 250 #
2014/2242(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Emphasises the importance of SUMPs for achieving EU targets in respect of CO2 emissions, noise, air pollution and accident reduction; considers that the development of SUMPs should be a precondition for financing EU projects in the area of urban transport;
Amendment 341 #
2014/2242(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Calls for the Commission to develop policies to encourage the freight industry to clean up its fleets and to encourage local authorities to provide incentives to operators to act in a more sustainable way; recalls that rail should be at the core oftakes the view that these new policies and incentives must go hand in hand with a return to growth so as not to erode the competitiveness of businesses, and thereby lead to job losses; points out that rail has a role to play in urban freight policies;
Amendment 372 #
2014/2242(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
Paragraph 21
21. Invites the Member States and local authorities to rethinkadjust traffic and speed management in cities and to introduce a default speed limit of 30 km/h by 2020;
Amendment 414 #
2014/2242(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25
Paragraph 25
Amendment 442 #
2014/2242(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26
Paragraph 26
26. Encourages the Commission to set aside at least 20 % specific proportion of EU transport funds for sustainable urban mobility projects when reviewing regional, cohesion and European Fund for Strategic Investments budgets;
Amendment 494 #
2014/2242(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 30
Paragraph 30
30. Strongly supports research and innovation onNotes the behavioural changes in the area of vehicle ownership which result in a move towards sharing modelsand use (car- sharing, car-pooling); encourages the Commission to intensify its efforts to develop and support transport systems involving collective and public forms of mobility;
Amendment 8 #
2014/2241(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas tourism is a key sector of the European economy, which generates over 10 % of the EU’s GDP and employs 9.7 million people if sectors linked to tourism are taken into account, and which is also a source of significant revenue for local economies;
Amendment 15 #
2014/2241(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Encourages the development of ecotourism, which is a source of lasting employment, capable of raising the profile of local areas and know-how, and provides economic opportunities for certain regions and sectors which are in difficulties;
Amendment 19 #
2014/2241(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 b (new)
Paragraph 1 b (new)
1b. Recalls that tourism relates to Europe’s cultural and historical heritage, but may also draw on traditional and industrial European know-how, thus helping to raise the profile of local areas and jobs;
Amendment 21 #
2014/2241(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 c (new)
Paragraph 1 c (new)
1c. Recalls that tourism generates more than 10% of Europe’s GDP, employs 9.7 million people across Europe and is a major source of income for local economies;
Amendment 32 #
2014/2241(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Encourages greater use of new technologies at tourist attractions in order to increase interactivity with the public, and in communication relating to these attractions, in order to familiarise the largest possible number of people with Europe's cultural and tourist heritage;
Amendment 37 #
2014/2241(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital G a (new)
Recital G a (new)
Ga. whereas Europe’s cultural and historic heritage is a major asset for the European tourism industry;
Amendment 69 #
2014/2241(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Stresses the importance of maintaining and preserving Europe’s cultural and historical heritage in order to prevent its deterioration, assigning priority to the quality of the work performed rather than its cost; stresses, in this context, the role of patronage to contribute to the conservation of the European heritage and to compensate for the decline in the public budgets allocated for the purpose;
Amendment 74 #
2014/2241(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 b (new)
Paragraph 4 b (new)
4b. Encourages initiatives to connect tourist attractions to one another in order to establish thematic tourist trails on a European, national and local scale, exploiting the complementarity and specificities of the various European tourist attractions so as to provide the best possible experience for tourists;
Amendment 108 #
2014/2241(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. Notes the importance of promoting the preservation and maintenance of Europe’s cultural and historic heritage; in this context, stresses the key role played by sponsorship in maintaining Europe’s heritage and helping Member States with this costly task;
Amendment 123 #
2014/2241(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 a (new)
Paragraph 8 a (new)
8a. Calls on the Commission to further promote local areas and specialities by encouraging the showcasing and ensuring the protection of local products such as agricultural and non-agricultural PGIs;
Amendment 32 #
2014/2228(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Reiterates the great importance of the transatlantic transport sector for trade as well as economic growth and jobs; reiterates its call for the negotiations to address in a meaningful way and in the spiritaccordance with the principle of reciprocity all relevant issues, taking into account existing EU standards;
Amendment 33 #
2014/2228(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Reiterates the great importance of the transatlantic transport sector for trade as well as economic growth and jobs; reiterates its call for the negotiations to address in a meaningful way and in the spirit of reciprocity all relevant issues,; taking into account existing EU standardses the view that approximation of standards should be a priority in the interest of enhancing the competitiveness of our industries, but that the level of EU standards should never be lowered;
Amendment 38 #
2014/2228(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas an ambitious agreement with the US may support the reindustrialisation of Europe by reducing the mutually destructive competition caused in recent decades by technology transfer to other markets in which competition was detrimental to our local production and help achieve the 2020 target for an increase of the EU’s GDP generated by industry from 15 % to 20 %; whereas it has the potential to create opportunities especially for SMEs, which suffer more from non- tariff barriers (NTBs) than larger companies; whereas an agreement between the two biggest economic blocs in the world has the potential to create standards, norms and rules which will be adopted at a global level, which would serve to the advantage of third countries as well;
Amendment 49 #
2014/2228(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Encourages the American and European authorities, given the likely development of the market in transatlantic transport links, to pay close attention to compliance by service providers (carriers) with our social and fiscal standards, in order to avoid any unfair competition;
Amendment 50 #
2014/2228(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A a (new)
Recital A a (new)
Aa. whereas nine Member States of the European Union have already signed a bilateral agreement with the USA, so allowing TTIP to take inspiration from good practice and better enable the obstacles encountered by these Member States to be overcome;
Amendment 62 #
2014/2228(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Notes that EU companies are hindered as regards market access for major transport infrastructure investments (such as railway projects) due to: (i) regulatory and standardisation barriers and dissuasive administrative constraints; and (ii) ‘Buy America’ provisions2; emphasises that this puts EU goods and services at a serious disadvantage; calls upon the Commission to address in the TTIP this protectionism by the US by pushing for the creation of a level playing field and establishing a new level of transparency in access and procurement with open and predictable procedural requirements. __________________ 2Buy America Act, American Recovery and Reinvestment Act and the Surface Transportation Assistance Act.
Amendment 67 #
2014/2228(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas, given the growing interconnectedness of global markets – up to 40 % of European industrial products are manufactured from imported upstream products – it is crucial that negotiators and policymakers shape the way these markets interact; whereas proper trade rules are fundamental to creating added value in Europe, since industrial production takes place in global value chains; it is therefore necessary to have a clear definition of the rules on product origin, including the place of manufacture and the extent of processing of products which will circulate in the market as a result of TTIP;
Amendment 69 #
2014/2228(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Takes the view that the disputes pending before the WTO between European and American transport firms are detrimental to our mutual competitiveness; considers that the TTIP negotiations should lead the two parties to settle these disputes, particularly given the increasingly strong competition from emerging countries in the industry and transport fields;
Amendment 85 #
2014/2228(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C
Recital C
C. whereas we are faced with an unregulated picture of globalisation and a well-designed trade agreement could contribute to harnessing liberalisationthe opening up of markets and increases in trade; whereas such an agreement should not only focus on reducing tariffs and NTBs but should also be a tool to support the general public interest by protecting workers, consumers, business and the environment; whereas a strong and ambitious trade agreement is an opportunity to create a framework by strengthening regulation to the highest standards at a global level and developing new standards in order to prevent social and environmental dumping;
Amendment 109 #
2014/2228(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E
Recital E
E. whereas many economic impact studies on TTIP should, unfortunately, be taken with caution as they are built on computable general equilibrium economic models with very optimistic predictions about the capacity of the EU and the US to reduce regulatory barriers to trade; whereas the TTIP alone will not resolve economic problems in the EU and no false hopes and expectationor arguments should be raised in that respectby interpreting the studies in that way;
Amendment 110 #
2014/2228(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E
Recital E
E. whereas many economic impact studies on TTIP should be taken with caution as they are built on computable general equilibrium economic models with very optimistic predictions about the capacity of the EU and the US to reduce regulatory barriers to trade; whereas the TTIP alone will not resolve economic problems in the EU and no false hopes and expectations should be raised in that respect; different economic models which do not use the same criteria and with either very optimistic or very pessimistic predictions about the capacity of the EU and the US to reduce regulatory barriers to trade; whereas it is therefore regrettable that the European Commission has not decided to undertake studies of higher quality in order to improve understanding of the current trade position from a macro- and micro- economic perspective and so improve the accuracy of its public presentation of the current trade position, and that it has instead relied on assessments of the impact of the TTIP, without a great deal of transparency in relation to the authors, financing or objectives of such assessments, thus possibly misleading citizens and policymakers; whereas it should be noted that the TTIP is a means to resolve economic problems in the EU and not an end in itself;
Amendment 142 #
2014/2228(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital F
Recital F
F. whereas the wellbeing of ordinary citizens, workers and consumers has to be the benchmark for a trade agreement; whereas TTIP should be a model for a good trade agreement responding to these requirements in order to provide a basis for future negotiations with our partner countries;
Amendment 157 #
2014/2228(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital G
Recital G
G. whereas the secret character of negotiations as they have been conducted in the past has led to deficiencies in terms of democratic control of the negotiation proces, coupled with a lack of communication, has led to deficiencies in terms of interpretation by the general public and by certain decision-makers of the conduct of the negotiation process; adds that negotiations at this level must not lead to openness of a kind which would imperil or sabotage the satisfactory conduct of the defence of the general interests of the European Union by the negotiators, by revealing our strategy to our partner or to other stakeholders; underlines in this respect that the publication of the confidential documents which were leaked on the Internet did not result in legal action, despite the clear breach represented by this;
Amendment 179 #
2014/2228(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital H
Recital H
H. whereas President Juncker has clearly reiterated in his Political Guidelines that – while the EU and the US can go a significant step further in recognising each other’s product standards and working towards transatlantic standards – the EU will not sacrifice its safety, health, social, environmental and data protection standards or our cultural diversity, recalling that the safety of the food we eat and the protection of Europeans’ personal data are non- negotiable;can be negotiable only if they reach the highest standards; (The current situation in areas such as food safety and personal data protection is not completely satisfactory, and could even be improved (eg.: endocrine disruptors, etc.))
Amendment 183 #
2014/2228(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital H
Recital H
H. whereas President Juncker has clearly declared that he wishes the commercial agreement with the United States to be reasonable and balanced, and whereas he reiterated in his Political Guidelines that – while the EU and the US can go a significant step further in recognising each other’s product standards and working towards transatlantic standards – the EU will not sacrifice its safety, health, social and data protection standards or our cultural diversity, recalling that the safety of the food we eat and the protection of Europeans’ personal data are non- negotiable;
Amendment 199 #
2014/2228(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital I
Recital I
I. whereas President Juncker has also clearly stated in his Political Guidelines that he will not accept that the jurisdiction of courts in the Member States is limited by special regimes for investor disputes; whereas now that the results of the public consultation on investment protection and ISDS in the TTIP are available, a reflection process – taking account of critical and constructive contributions – is neededcurrently being undertaken within and between the three European institutions whilst associating civil society and companies, particularly those which have already been involved with this mechanism, on the best way to achieve investment protection and equal treatment of investors, whilst clearly giving the States the right to regulate;
Amendment 217 #
2014/2228(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital J
Recital J
J. whereas many critical voices in the public debate have shown the need for the TTIP negotiations to be conducted in a more transparent and inclusive manner, taking into account the concerns voiced by European citizens; whereas Parliament fully supports both the decision of the Council to declassify the negotiating directives and the Commission’s transparency initiative; considers that the current context in which the negotiations are being conducted following the revelations relating to the spying undertaken by our American commercial partner through the NSA throughout European territory has contributed to this need for transparency in order to dispel all doubts concerning its intentions;
Amendment 224 #
2014/2228(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital K
Recital K
K. whereas since July 2013 talks between the US and the EU have been going oncontinuing, but up to now no common text has been agreed; and it is now exactly the right timedds that it is necessary to undertake a continuing reflection on the state of play; conduct of these negotiations; (There is no ideal time, only favourable moments)
Amendment 238 #
2014/2228(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point a – point i
Paragraph 1 – point a – point i
(i) to ensure that TTIP negotiations lead to a deep, comprehensive, ambitious, balanced and high-standard trade and investment agreement that would promote sustainable growth, support the creation of high-quality jobs for European workers, directly benefit European consumers, increase internationalEuropean competitiveness, and open up new opportunities for EU companies, in particular SMEs; the content of the agreement, ists legal robustness and its monitoring and application mechanisms are much more important than the speed of the negotiations;
Amendment 242 #
2014/2228(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point a – point i
Paragraph 1 – point a – point i
(i) to ensure that TTIP negotiations lead to a deep, comprehensive, ambitious, balanced and high-standard trade and investment agreement in a spirit of reciprocity and mutual benefit that would promote sustainable growth, support the creation of high-quality jobs for European workers, directly benefit European consumers, increase international competitiveness, and open up new opportunities for EU companies, in particular SMEs; the content of the agreement is more important than the speed of the negotiations;
Amendment 256 #
2014/2228(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point a – point ii
Paragraph 1 – point a – point ii
(ii) to emphasise that while the TTIP negotiations consist of negotiations on three main areas – ambitiously improvingpplication of reciprocal market access (for goods, services, investment and public procurement at all levels of government), reducing NTBs and enhancing the compatibility of regulatory regimes, and developing common rules to address shared global trade challenges and opportunities – all these areas are equally important to be included in a comprehensive package; TTIP should be ambitious and binding on all levels of government on both sides of the Atlantic, the agreement should lead to lasting genuine market openness on a reciprocal basis and trade facilitation on the ground, and should pay particular attention to structural means of achieving greater transatlantic cooperation while upholding regulatory standards and preventing fiscal, social and environmental dumping;
Amendment 259 #
2014/2228(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point a – point ii
Paragraph 1 – point a – point ii
(ii) to emphasise that while the TTIP negotiations consist of negotiations on three main areas – ambitiously improving reciprocal market access (for goods, services, investment and public procurement at all levels of government), reducing NTBs and enhancing the compatibility of regulatory regimes, and developing common rules to address shared global trade challenges and opportunities – all these areas are equally important to be included in a comprehensive package; TTIP should be ambitious and binding on all levels of government on both sides of the Atlantic, the agreement should lead to lasting genuine market openness on a reciprocal basis and trade facilitation on the ground, and should pay particular attention to structural means of achieving greater transatlantic cooperation while upholding regulatory standards and the level of consumer protection and preventing social and environmental dumping;
Amendment 272 #
2014/2228(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point a – point iii
Paragraph 1 – point a – point iii
(iii) to keep in mind the strategic importance of the EU-US economic relationship in general and of TTIP in particular, inter alia as an opportunity to promote the principles and values that the EU and the US share and cherish and to design a common approaches to and a vision of global trade, investment and trade- related issues such as highnorms, standards, norms and regulations, in order to develop a broader transatlantic vision applicable to all, and a common set of strategic goals;
Amendment 282 #
2014/2228(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point a – point iv
Paragraph 1 – point a – point iv
(iv) to ensure, especially given the recent positive developments in the World Trade Organisation (WTO), that an agreement with the US serves as a stepping-stone and an impetus for broader trade negotiations and is not seen as an alternative to the WTO process; bilateral trade agreements are always the second-best option and must not prevent improvements on the multilateral levelstresses generally that the multilateral solutions adopted under the WTO should be preferred to bilateral commercial agreements;
Amendment 297 #
2014/2228(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point a – point iv a (new)
Paragraph 1 – point a – point iv a (new)
(iva) considers that the notion of reciprocity must guide the European negotiators, in order to uphold, calmly but firmly, the offensive interests of the European Union in the actions to combat inequalities in respect of access to public and private markets and of treatment, in order that both parties are playing the globalisation game by the same rules;
Amendment 305 #
2014/2228(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point b – point i
Paragraph 1 – point b – point i
(i) to ensure that the market access offers in the different areas are equally ambitiousreciprocal and reflect both parties’ expectations, as market access for industrial goods, agricultural products, services and public procurement is equally important in all cases and a balance is needed between the different proposals for these areas must be in balance;
Amendment 308 #
2014/2228(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point b – point i
Paragraph 1 – point b – point i
(i) to ensure that the market access offers in the different areas are equally ambitious and reflect both parties’ expectations, as market access for industrial goods, agricultural products, services and public procurement is equally important in all cases and a balance is needed between the different proposals for these areas; to ensure also that the sensitive nature of certain products and sectors, particularly agricultural products, is taken into account; to examine and analyse whether it would be appropriate to exclude from the negotiations products judged to be sensitive, for which there is excessive divergence in standards and the conditions for fair competition cannot be ensured.
Amendment 323 #
2014/2228(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point b – point ii
Paragraph 1 – point b – point ii
(ii) to aim at the elimination of all duty tariffs, while respecting sensitive products on both sides; to agree in particular that appropriate transitional periods and tariff quotas should be negotiated and implemented for agricultural products;
Amendment 341 #
2014/2228(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point b – point iii
Paragraph 1 – point b – point iii
(iii) to keep in mind that there are important offensive interests for the EUas the EU is the world’s greatest trading power, it has an interest in taking the offensive throughout the negotiations and in particular in the services sector, for instance in the areas of engineering, telecommunications and transport services;
Amendment 356 #
2014/2228(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point b – point iv
Paragraph 1 – point b – point iv
(iv) to increase market access for services according to the ‘positive list approach’ whereby services that are to be opened up to foreign companies are explicitly mentioned and new services are excluded while ensuring that possible standstill and ratchet clauses only apply to non- discrimination provisions and allow for enough flexibility both to bring services back into public control and to take account of the development of new services in the future;
Amendment 376 #
2014/2228(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point b – point v
Paragraph 1 – point b – point v
(v) the negotiations should meaningfully address the current US restrictions on maritime and air transport services owned by European businesses, including in relation to foreign equity shareholdings and ownership of airlines and reciprocity on cabotage, as well as maritime cargo screening and networks development;
Amendment 381 #
2014/2228(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point b – point v a (new)
Paragraph 1 – point b – point v a (new)
(va) asks that retaliatory measures involving prohibitions, restrictions on access to the market, or excessively high customs duties for certain food products linking them to a geopolitical context should no longer be accepted by the partners as they have been and still are, except on the basis of real and wholly unambiguous reasons; regrets the detrimental effects of what can be called a food embargo; calls for the establishment of a transparent working group involving the US, the European Commission, EU Member States, producers and other interested businesses so that products which are the subject of restrictions may be discussed regularly in order to remove all doubt as to the reasons for the restrictions; (Products such as mimolette, camembert, wine, roquefort and foie gras regularly fall foul of such measures owing to the geopolitical climate, as was the case during the 2003 Gulf War and when the EU bans imports of products such as American hormone beef.)
Amendment 384 #
2014/2228(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point b – point v b (new)
Paragraph 1 – point b – point v b (new)
(vb) in the context of foreseeable developments in transatlantic air travel, encourages the US and European authorities to ensure that service providers (airlines) comply with social and fiscal standards in order to avoid any unfair competition;
Amendment 392 #
2014/2228(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point b – point vi
Paragraph 1 – point b – point vi
(vi) to ensure an adequate carve-out ofundertakes to authorise an unambiguous carve-out in line with requests from the Member States for sensitive services such as public services and public utilities (including water, health, social security systems and education) allowing national and local authorities enough room for manoeuvrethe right to legislate in the public interest; a joint declaration reflecting negotiators’ clear commitment to exclude these sectors from the negotiations would be very helpful in this regard;
Amendment 403 #
2014/2228(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point b – point vi
Paragraph 1 – point b – point vi
(vi) to ensure an adequate carve-out of sensitive services such as public services and public utilities (including water, health systems, social security systems and education) and services of general interest as defined in protocol 26 of the TFEU, allowing national and local authorities enough room for manoeuvre to legislate in the public interest; a joint declaration reflecting negotiators’ clear commitment to exclude these sectors from the negotiations would be very helpful in this regard;
Amendment 410 #
2014/2228(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point b – point vi a (new)
Paragraph 1 – point b – point vi a (new)
(via) calls for the protectionist measures in the Buy American Act, Buy America and American Job Act to be challenged in relation to European products within the scope of TTIP; authorises the European Commission to consider the development of an equivalent system to favour European products in public procurement at the expense of American products if no progress has been made by the end of the negotiations;
Amendment 476 #
2014/2228(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point b – point x
Paragraph 1 – point b – point x
(x) to keep in mind, as is clearly set out in the negotiating mandate, that the agreement should not risk prejudicing the Union’s cultural and linguistic diversity, including in the audiovisual and cultural services sector, and that existing and future provisions and policies in support of the cultural sector, in particular in the digital world, are kept out of the scope of the negotiationsuch as the digitisation of European cultural heritage in the digital world, or the system for fixing book prices in publishing are kept out of the scope of the negotiation; adds that these provisions should be the subject of articles in the legal body of the agreement and should not be mentioned only in the preamble or in an annex;
Amendment 490 #
2014/2228(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point b – point xi
Paragraph 1 – point b – point xi
(xi) to ensure that account is taken of the discrepancies in the openness of public procurement markets on both sides of the Atlantic andshould be eliminated in order to achieve access to public procurement markets based on reciprocity, given in particular the huge interest on the part of European companies in obtaining access to public contracts in the US both at federal and federated state level, for example for construction services, road and rail traffic infrastructure and goods and services while respecting sustainability criteria for procurement on both sides, inter alia the new EU procurement and concession package entering into force in 2016
Amendment 518 #
2014/2228(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point b – point xiii a (new)
Paragraph 1 – point b – point xiii a (new)
(xiiia) to ensure a carve-out for the sensitive areas of defence and security from negotiations on access to public contracts, given the risk of creating conditions of unequal competition for the European defence industry, which would run counter to the objectives set by heads of State and Government at the 2013 ‘Defence’ Council
Amendment 522 #
2014/2228(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point b – point xiv
Paragraph 1 – point b – point xiv
(xiv) to ensure that the negotiations on rules of origin aim at reconciling the EU and US approaches, in order to avoid the risk that the rules on the place of manufacture or processing of products could be undermined by means of other agreements entered into; given the conclusion of the negotiations for the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) between EU and Canada and the potential upgrade of the EU-Mexico free trade agreement, and the bilateral agreements currently under negotiation by the US in the context of the Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP), the possibilityies and scope of cumulation will need to be considered;
Amendment 535 #
2014/2228(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point b – point xiv a (new)
Paragraph 1 – point b – point xiv a (new)
(xiva) adds that, in addition to product origin, the EU should highlight the know- how and tradition protected by European Geographical Indications (GI) so that full recognition of the scheme on both sides of the Atlantic allows its continued existence alongside brands; emphasises that these concerns could extend to Geographical Indications of non-agricultural products; draws attention to the need to find a solution during the negotiations to the issue of the counterfeiting and misuse of brand awareness of prestige products, so as to end these abuses in relation to the access of such products to the market;
Amendment 551 #
2014/2228(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point c – point i
Paragraph 1 – point c – point i
(i) to ensure that the regulatory cooperation chapter promotes an effective, pro- competitive economic environment through the facilitation of trade and investment while developing and securing the highest levels of protection of human and animal health and safety, consumer, labour and environmental legislation, the highest sanitary and phytosanitary standards and of the cultural diversity that exists within the EU; negotiators on both sides need to identify and to be very clear about which regulatory measures and standards are fundamental and cannot be compromised, which ones can be the subject of a common approach, which are the areas where mutual recognition based on a common high standard and a strong system of market surveillance is desirable and which are those where simply an improved exchange of information is possible, based on the experience of one and a half years of ongoing talks;
Amendment 567 #
2014/2228(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point c – point ii
Paragraph 1 – point c – point ii
(ii) to base negotiations on SPS and TBT measures on the key principles of the multilateral SPS and TBT agreements; to aim in the first place at increasing transparency and openness, strengthening dialogue between regulators and strengthening cooperation in international standards-setting bodies; to recognise, in negotiations on SPS and TBT measures, the right of both parties to manage risk in accordance with the level either deems appropriate in order to protect human, animal or plant life or health; to respect and uphold the sensitivities and fundamental values of either side, such as the EU’s precautionary principle and the defence of its general interest;
Amendment 604 #
2014/2228(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point c – point iv
Paragraph 1 – point c – point iv
(iv) to define clearly, in the context of future regulatory cooperation, which measures concern TBT and duplicated or redundant administrative burdens and formalities and which are linked to fundamental standards and regulations and should not be altered;
Amendment 612 #
2014/2228(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point c – point v
Paragraph 1 – point c – point v
(v) to fully respect the established regulatory systems on both sides of the Atlantic, as well as the European Parliament’s role within the EU’s decision- making process and its democratic scrutiny over EU regulatory processes when creating the framework for future cooperation while at the same time being vigilant about a balanced involvement of stakeholders within the consultations included in the development of a regulatory proposal; proposes as such that the updates made to correct certain aspects concerning the limits of the partnership be placed, if necessary, under democratic and parliamentary scrutiny;
Amendment 650 #
2014/2228(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point d – point iv
Paragraph 1 – point d – point iv
(iv) to ensure that labour and environmental standards are made enforceable, by building on the goodall experience of the EU-Korea free trade agreement and good and effective practices in the US’s free trade agreementjudged to be good by the European institutions, Member States and national legislationparliaments;
Amendment 661 #
2014/2228(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point d – point v
Paragraph 1 – point d – point v
(v) to ensure that employees of transatlantic companies have access to information and consultation in line with the European works council directive; and that whistle-blowers within companies have legal protection for their activities on both sides of the Atlantic;
Amendment 668 #
2014/2228(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point d – point vi
Paragraph 1 – point d – point vi
(vi) to ensure that the economic, social and environmental impact of TTIP is examined through a thorough trade sustainability impact assessment with clear involvement of stakeholders and civil society, while recognising that such an exercise will be extremely difficult, due to the multiplicity of criteria and external factors;
Amendment 687 #
2014/2228(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point d – point vii
Paragraph 1 – point d – point vii
(vii) to ensure that in course of the negotiations the two sides examine ways to facilitate natural gas and oil exports, so that TTIP would abolish any existing export restrictions on energy between the two trading partners, thereby supporting a diversification of energy sources, while encouraging research to improve the environmental impact of new energy extraction methods;
Amendment 702 #
2014/2228(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point d – point ix
Paragraph 1 – point d – point ix
(ix) to ensure that TTIP supports the use and promotion of green goods and services, thereby tapping into the considerable potential for environmental and economic gains offered by the transatlantic economy, particularly for the purpose of combatting global warming;
Amendment 719 #
2014/2228(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point d – point xi
Paragraph 1 – point d – point xi
(xi) to ensure that TTIP includes a specific chapter on SME’s and aims at creating new opportunities in the US for European SMEs, on the basis of SME exporters’ actual reported experience, for instance by eliminating double certification requirements, by establishing a web-based information system about the different regulations, by introducing ‘fast- track’ procedures at the border or by eliminating specific tariff peaks that continue to exist; it should establish mechanisms for both sides to work together to facilitate SMEs’ participation in transatlantic trade, for instance through a common SME ‘one-stop shop’ which would provide specific information on each US state, potential contacts and support available in the event of litigation based on the e-justice portal;
Amendment 721 #
2014/2228(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point d – point xi
Paragraph 1 – point d – point xi
(xi) to ensure that TTIP includes a specific chapter on SME’s and aims at creating new opportunities in the US for European SMEs, for instance by eliminating double certification requirements, by establishing a web-based information system about the different regulations, by introducing ‘fast- track’ procedures at the border or by eliminating specific tariff peaks that continue to exist; it should establish mechanisms for both sides to work together to facilitate SMEs’ participation in transatlantic trade, through the implementation of technical assistance, for instance through, a common SME ‘one-stop shop’;
Amendment 734 #
2014/2228(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point d – point xii
Paragraph 1 – point d – point xii
(xii) to ensure that TTIP contains a comprehensive chapter on investment including provisions on both market access and investment protection, which has become necessary as a result of the increased importance of short-term shareholding which reduces the funds available for investment; the investment chapter should aim at ensuring non- discriminatory treatment for the establishment of European and US companies in each other’s territory, while taking account of the sensitive nature of some specific sectors; seeks a consensus on the definition of the term ‘discrimination’, and its acceptance by the states within the USA, as the lack of clarity surrounding this term already entails a distortion of competition, with European businesses unable to prove cases of potential discrimination before some local US courts;
Amendment 742 #
2014/2228(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point d – point xiii
Paragraph 1 – point d – point xiii
(xiii) to ensure that investment protection provisions are limited to post- establishment provisions and focus on non- discrimination and fair and equitable treatment; standards of protection and definitions of investor and investment should be drawn up in a precise manner; free transfer of capital and security of trade should be in line with the EU treaty provisions and should include a prudential carve-out in the case of financial crises;
Amendment 754 #
2014/2228(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point d – point xiv
Paragraph 1 – point d – point xiv
(xiv) to ensure that foreign investors are treated in a non-discriminatory fashion, are protected and have a fair opportunity to seek and achieve redress of grievances, which cannot be achieved without the inclusion of an ISDS mechanism; such a mechanism is not necessary in TTIP given the EU’s and the US’ developed legal systems; for dispute resolution, which needs to be improved to take account of requirements for transparency, clear and precise definitions of legal concepts such as ‘indirect expropriation’ and ‘fair and equitable treatment’, an appeals mechanism, rules on ethics, good practice and prevention of conflicts of interest, to tackle the abuse constituted by multiple recourse; provide arrangements to ensure accessibility for SMEs, guarantee the right of states to regulate; such a mechanism is necessary in TTIP as even though a state-to- state dispute settlement system and the use of national courts arcould be the most appropriate tools to address investment disputes, this is not the case at present as SMEs do not get the same hearing from States as multinational companies and, even though the EU and US have developed legal systems, European businesses which are the victims of discrimination cannot obtain their rights from some local courts in the US and priority should be given in combatting election of jurisdiction (forum shopping); to ensure that the dispute resolution mechanism is part of long-term thinking on the establishment of an international organisation responsible for such questions in relation to investment;
Amendment 783 #
2014/2228(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point d – point xiv a (new)
Paragraph 1 – point d – point xiv a (new)
(xiva) calls for the establishment of an early warning system with regular consultation with chambers of commerce and business in order to resolve any potential disputes in the first instance by prevention and mediation;
Amendment 814 #
2014/2228(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point d – point xvi a (new)
Paragraph 1 – point d – point xvi a (new)
(xvia) calls for increased transparency in relation to state aids and their allocation; hopes accordingly for a rapid and favourable outcome to the disputes between Boeing and the Airbus Group, particularly the cases currently before the WTO such as the question of the Boeing 777X, as these transport-related disputes between European and US companies are damaging to the competitiveness of both parties; notes in addition that the negotiations on TTIP should lead the two parties to resolve the position, particularly as they are faced with increasingly strong competition from emerging countries in the transport industry;
Amendment 819 #
2014/2228(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point d – point xvi b (new)
Paragraph 1 – point d – point xvi b (new)
(xvib) to ensure that European and North American companies comply with their fiscal duties when exercising their rights under the Treaty, in particular by realigning the rules on taxation of economic substance and by ensuring transparency of capital movements and sharing of financial information in line with the OECD’s Action Plan on Base Erosion and Profit Shifting, as presented to the G20 Finance meeting on 21 September 2014;
Amendment 825 #
2014/2228(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point e – point i
Paragraph 1 – point e – point i
(i) recognises the efforts the Commission has made in relation to transparency, in terms of publication of the negotiating mandate, distribution of papers and information sessions, and encourages it to continue ongoing efforts to increase transparency in the negotiations by making more negotiation proposals available to the general public;
Amendment 833 #
2014/2228(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point e – point ii
Paragraph 1 – point e – point ii
(ii) to translate these transparency efforts into meaningful practical results, inter alia by reaching meaningful arrangements with the US side to improve transparency, including access to all negotiating documents, in order to allow Members of Parliament and the Member States to develop constructive discussions with stakeholders and the public, without revealing European negotiating strategies or putting them at risk by inappropriate disclosures;
Amendment 841 #
2014/2228(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point e – point ii a (new)
Paragraph 1 – point e – point ii a (new)
(iia) regrets the poor quality of studies on TTIP’s potential, which has led to contradictory positions and interpretations; considers that better assessments of internal and external impact should be undertaken to refine the general and if possible sectoral, scope of TTIP;
Amendment 846 #
2014/2228(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point e – point iii
Paragraph 1 – point e – point iii
(iii) to promote an even closer engagement with the Member States with the aim of forging their active involvement in better communicating the scope and the possible benefits of the agreement for European citizens and in order to ensure a broad, fact-based public debate on TTIP in Europe with the aim of exploring the genuine concerns surrounding the agreement; ;suggests that Member States should draw on the support available from European networks such as Europe Direct to organise events and targeted public consultation meetings.
Amendment 861 #
2014/2228(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point e – point iv a (new)
Paragraph 1 – point e – point iv a (new)
(iva) suggests that members of the European and national parliaments should participate in future rounds of negotiation as non-speaking observers, so that they can better report back, particularly on negotiating methods, without creating a risk to the continuing discussion;
Amendment 872 #
2014/2228(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point f a (new)
Paragraph 1 – point f a (new)
(fa) asks that every effort should be made by the European Union, both during the negotiations and in relation to the implementation and monitoring of TTIP to make this type of agreement a model of reciprocity and respect for the agreed rules;
Amendment 69 #
2014/2149(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Emphasises, furthermore, the importance of developing interregional and cross- border tourist products, which are based on coordinated action, build on synergies, save resources, and strengthen the common cultural identity and the competitiveness of the entire region; stresses that EU funding is often helpful for forging alliances between tourism stakeholders for developing these products, and for raising the visibility and profile of Europe among the public;
Amendment 85 #
2014/2149(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Welcomes new initiatives such as the European Year of Cultural Heritage that increase awareness of the protection of Europe’s tangible and intangible heritage; stresses that the enhancement of heritage also requires responses to our fellow citizens’ new lifestyles and, in that regard, calls on the Commission to consider a comprehensive digital communication strategy to highlight the initiatives it has launched and support for cultural projects combining heritage and modernity (e.g. using new technologies in museum areas);
Amendment 35 #
2014/0059(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 1
Recital 1
(1) Natural mineral resources in conflict- affected or high risk areas − although holding great potential for development – can be a cause of dispute where their revenues are fuelling the outbreak or continuation of violent conflict, undermining national endeavours towards development, good governance and the rule of law. In these areas, breaking the nexus between conflict and illegal exploitation of minerals is critical to peace and stability.
Amendment 51 #
2014/0059(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 5 a (new)
Recital 5 a (new)
(5a) This regulation is one of the ways of eliminating the financing of armed groups by the above conflict minerals; this does not alter the fact that the European Union’s foreign and development policy actions must focus on countering local corruption and the porosity of borders and on providing training for local people and their representatives in order to demonstrate their abuses.
Amendment 63 #
2014/0059(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 8
Recital 8
(8) Union citizens and civil society actors have raised awareness with respect to companies operating under the Union's jurisdiction for not being held accountable for their potential connection to the illicit extraction and trade of minerals from conflict regions. The consequence is that such minerals, potentially present in consumer products, link consumers to conflicts outside the Union. To this endAccordingly, citizens have requested, notably through petitions, that legislation be proposed to the European Parliament and the Council holdrequiring companies to accountable for their activities under the Guidelines as established by the UN and OECD.
Amendment 81 #
2014/0059(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11
Recital 11
(11) Public reporting by a company on its supply chain due diligence policies and practices provides the necessary transparency to generate public confidence in the measures companies are taking, which are often an element in Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR).
Amendment 91 #
2014/0059(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 12
Recital 12
(12) Union companies have expressed their interest through the public consultation in the responsible sourcing of minerals and reported on current industry schemes designed to pursue their corporate social responsibility objectives, customer requests, or the security of their supplies. However, Union companies have also reported countless difficulties in the exercise of supply chain due diligence because of lengthy and complex global supply chains involving a high number of operators that are often insufficiently aware or ethically unconcerned. The cost and administrative consequences of responsible sourcing and their potential impact on competitiveness notably on SMEs should be monitored by the Commission. ; and the Commission shall provide SMEs with technical and financial assistance and shall facilitate the exchange of information in order to implement this Regulation.
Amendment 2 #
2013/2062(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Stresses that the Union’s automotive industry is of strategic importance to the economy and employment in the EU and points out that it delivers a sizeable positive contribution to the EU’s trade balance; notes at the same time, however, that many of our automobile companies are losing ground as a result of increased and sometimes unfair competition from third-country firms;
Amendment 2 #
2013/2062(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A
Recital A
Amendment 12 #
2013/2062(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Recognises that the industry is an essential driver for technological innovation and an important multiplier of growth; considers that maintaining a high level of innovation is vital for the industry in order to keep its leading edge in sustainability, technology and international competitiveness; calls on the Commission and Member States to improve their cooperation at European and international level in areas that have been under-exploited to date, such as power- train technology and step up their efforts to consolidate Europe’s leading position in international standard setting, thus ensuring that we can maintain a technological lead on world markets; stresses that public transport networks, traffic mobility and the technical breakthroughs of smart cities are powerful leverages for boosting the competitiveness of the European automotive sector; and highlights the role that public procurement can play in this regard;
Amendment 21 #
2013/2062(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Expects the Commission to coordinate its own efforts more efficiently, in order to ensure that the CARS 2020 recommendations actually become operational and the failure of the first phase of the CARS 21 process (December 2005), when the conclusions reached were not followed by the necessary action, is not repeated; calls, accordingly, on the Commission to draw up a clear schedule of fast-track measures and, within its remit, to use its right of initiative, notably by drawing up guidelines, in order to coordinate and build on action by Member States and firms;
Amendment 25 #
2013/2062(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Endorses the consensus of the CARS 21 High Level Group that the Union’s trade policy should take full account of the importance of maintaining a strong and competitive automotive manufacturing base and is strongly convinced this should not be at the expense of labour rights and social justice or standards; regrets the Commission’s failure to get to grips with the central problem of overproduction throughout the sector, which is impacting negatively on the economy and employment, or devote anything like enough attention to restructuring measures; notes that these are factors causing the industry to fall still further behind its competitors; calls on the Commission to produce surveys of good practice in this sector, particularly on the part of some of our competitors (USA), in a bid to provide clear and ambitious solutions at both national and European level;
Amendment 26 #
2013/2062(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Welcomes the industrial policy conclusions adopted by the Competitiveness Council at its meeting in December 2012; urges the Member States to pursue their stated aim of overhauling industrial policy in the automotive sector and firming up new arrangements for Europe-wide cooperation in that sector; points out that this closer cooperation on industrial policy for the automotive sector can take place either at Union level or on a voluntary basis among a number of countries;
Amendment 34 #
2013/2062(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Stresses the importance of multilateral and bilateral negotiations aimed at reducing and dismantling tariff as well as non-tariff barriers (NTBs); believes that the Union’s trade agreements and negotiations should involve significant commitments on removing NTBs that affect the EU’s automotive sector; calls on the Commission progressively to establish the principle of reciprocity regarding our trade relations in the automobile sector;
Amendment 38 #
2013/2062(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Considers it essential for a cohesive and dynamic research, manufacturing production and value chain to be maintained and further developed in the EU;
Amendment 48 #
2013/2062(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Asks the Commission to prepare an assessment regarding the impact of the Union’s tradeextend its ex ante trade agreement impact analyses to the notion of competitiveness in the automobile sector, carry out fresh studies following their entry into force and regularly assess the cumulative impact of agreements currently in force andor being negotiated so as to evaluate their cumulative effect on the competitiveness of our automotive industry.
Amendment 52 #
2013/2062(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 c (new)
Paragraph 6 c (new)
6c. Calls on the Commission and Member States to step up their cooperation regarding the position of automobile companies on outside markets; urges them in particular to focus on the promotion of SMEs, centralise data of relevance to them through the creation of one-stop-shops throughout Europe and formulate a strategy for their inclusion in EU missions.
Amendment 53 #
2013/2062(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to strengthen the specific measures for SMEs and mid-cap companies, in particular subcontractors, distributors and retailers and aftermarket firms, whichnotably by setting up regional one-stop-shops; considers that SMEs and mid-cap companies, in particular subcontractors, distributors and retailers and aftermarket firms, are those which are being hit hardest by the crisis; points out, at the same time, that such companies are an asset because their size and responsiveness allows them to adjust to change but are those which are being hit hardest by the crisis, and they have been the initiators of many technological advances; considers, therefore, that one avenue of development to be pursued is the diversification of SMEs’ and mid-cap companies’ commercial opportunities (through internationalisation and involvement in new projects);
Amendment 76 #
2013/2062(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Considers it essential to foster R&D into low-carbon technologies, in which Europe has a lead, and the roll-out of the necessary distribution networks, but takes the view that these technologies should be brought to market gradually and in the right way, so as to: - gear them as closely as possible to expectations on EU and international markets and ensure they will be accepted by car buyers, and - take into account all the environmental and social externalities linked to a vehicle’s life-cycle, to how it is manufactured and to the clean-up effort it necessitates;
Amendment 82 #
2013/2062(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 – point b
Paragraph 20 – point b
b. the development of eco-innovations (lighter vehicles, driver aids, comfort) , connectivity) setting European products apart from the others;
Amendment 99 #
2013/2062(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23
Paragraph 23
23. SNotes that EU funding may stimulate private investment in this sector, particularly as long as the recession continues to affect the European market, preventing it from making its full contribution to R&D funding; stresses the need to continue to pursue an ambitious approach to the funding of the green car initiative and SME development, which are clear priorities;
Amendment 138 #
2013/2062(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 35 – introductory part
Paragraph 35 – introductory part
35. Deplores the fact that, on the aftermarket, legal fragmentation is currently having an adverse effect on motorists and hampering fair and healthy competition within the industrial production system and between Member States; believes that legislation in thifair and healthy competition between Member States; calls for an approximation of legislation with a view to enhancing the purchasing power of motorists and maintaining and developing production lines based in Europe, particularly in the spare parts sector, and providing information for motorists area should be fully harmonised and calls on the Member States to take the following magarding their vehicle repair entitlements; calls on the Commission to accompany this with an in-depth study of the implications of legal fragmentation for the internal market, the European manufacturing steps:ector and the purchasing power of motorists;
Amendment 140 #
2013/2062(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 35 – point a
Paragraph 35 – point a
Amendment 146 #
2013/2062(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 35 – point b
Paragraph 35 – point b
Amendment 149 #
2013/2062(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 35 a (new)
Paragraph 35 a (new)
35a. Notes the need for greater transparency in commercial relations between manufacturers and dealers; takes the view that the introduction of a code of conduct for manufacturers and dealers would be a reliable way of achieving this; considers that this code should at least include clauses relating to dealer relocation, multi-branding and compensation entitlement for unjustified termination of the contract by the manufacturer in line with the supplementary guidelines contained in Commission Notice 2010/C 138/0;
Amendment 152 #
2013/2062(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 36
Paragraph 36
36. Draws attention once again to the economic benefits for Europe to be gained from the formation of major new ‘industrial gianprojects’, along the lines of those in the aeronautics and space industry, in order to attain the critical mass required to face up to international competition; stresses that this projects may be organised at Union level or on a voluntary basis between Member States;
Amendment 160 #
2013/2062(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 37 – point b
Paragraph 37 – point b
b. firms to the various marketing tools available (insurance including loan reimbursement in case of unemployment insurance, warranty extensions, vehicle sharing, internet sales);
Amendment 173 #
2013/2062(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 39 – point a
Paragraph 39 – point a
a. coordinate Member State measures for promoting EU firms and protecting EU products and intellectual industrial property rights patents outside the EU;
Amendment 174 #
2013/2062(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 39 – point b
Paragraph 39 – point b
b. centralise all EU export instruments, in particular those geared to SMEs (Small Business, Big World), for example through the creation of a comprehensive, accessible and sectoral digital platform;
Amendment 185 #
2013/2062(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 39 – point f – introductory part
Paragraph 39 – point f – introductory part
f. gauge the impact of free-trade agreements (FTAs) on EU automotive manufacturing as accurately as possible by identifying the automobile industry as a priority sector, for example:
Amendment 1 #
2013/2006(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Notes the decline of Europe’s industrial sector, which has shed 3 million jobs and suffered a 10% fall in production since 2008 despite the fact that it is one of the main drivers of growth in Europe; cCalls on the Commission to implement a genuine joint strategy for the reindustrialisation of the European Union; points out that the Union’s trade policy is of critical importance for industry;
Amendment 10 #
2013/2006(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 28 a (new)
Citation 28 a (new)
– having regard to its resolution of 25 November 2010 on human rights and social and environmental standards in international trade agreements1,
Amendment 16 #
2013/2006(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A (new)
Recital A (new)
Amendment 17 #
2013/2006(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Stresses the importance of research and innovation as a means of ensuring the competitiveness of European companies in world markets; urges the Union and Member States to increase the funds allocated to research and development; calls on the Commission to encourage the emergence of industrial sectors which are based on new technologies, generate products with a high added value and are sparing in their use of energy resources; stresses the need for our companies to anticipate the needs of third-country markets more effectively and thereby meet global demand;
Amendment 20 #
2013/2006(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B (new)
Recital B (new)
B. whereas the Member States should be guided by industrial restructuring methods which have proved successful in Europe and elsewhere in the world;
Amendment 23 #
2013/2006(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C (new)
Recital C (new)
C. whereas the figures put forward by the Commission are ambitious but conditional, since they are bound up with a host of factors which are, as yet, not properly identified;
Amendment 24 #
2013/2006(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D (new)
Recital D (new)
D. whereas the first priority of Europe must be to safeguard the manufacturing base and know-how while enabling industry to regain its global competitiveness;
Amendment 25 #
2013/2006(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Stresses the importance of a clear and stable legal framework to encourage investment in industry; urges the Commission and the Member States to encourage the development and internationalisation of Europe’s SMEs, which will play a major role in tomorrow's industrial policy, by facilitating their access to funding; calls for the establishment of a ‘one-stop shop’ to advise SMEs on issues concerning both domestic and foreign markets with a view to helping them access sources of information and funding;
Amendment 47 #
2013/2006(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Encourages the Commission to ensure European companies have access to international markets, and considers that it is essential to establish reciprocal access to public markets, to protect the industrial property rights of European companies and to enhance the effectiveness of the Union’s Trade Defence Instruments; recalls that trade policy must be a consistent overall policy allowing our enterprises to access international markets; calls therefore on the Commission to carry out comprehensive impact assessments to consider the effects of all free trade agreements, whether already concluded or under negotiation, on our producers; calls for ex-post impact assessments also to be carried out.
Amendment 52 #
2013/2006(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Recalls that public procurement forms an integral part of industrial policy among most of our trading partners; is concerned about the protectionist revival plans mobilising the public procurement market adopted by many of our trading partners; believes therefore that a reciprocity instrument promoting the opening of third markets is an essential tool for the re-industrialisation of the Union and welcomes the Commission’s proposal in this connection;
Amendment 57 #
2013/2006(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Stresses that Europe’s future industrial strength lies in a Renaissance of Industry for a Sustainable Europe (RISE) strategy that pursues technological, business and social innovation towards a third industrial revolution including a low-carbon modernisation offensive; argues that RISE willcan create new markets, business models and creative entrepreneurs, new jobs and decent work, bringing an industrial renewal with economic dynamism, confidence and competitiveness; believes that the main priority is to safeguard the manufacturing base and know-how and that energy and resource efficiency are key pillars of such a strategy;
Amendment 58 #
2013/2006(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 b (new)
Paragraph 6 b (new)
6b. Recalls that the strength of European enterprises lies primarily in innovation; emphasises the importance of protecting the industrial property rights of European enterprises;
Amendment 62 #
2013/2006(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 c (new)
Paragraph 6 c (new)
6c. Notes the modernisation of Trade Defence Instruments proposed by the Commission; believes that effective Trade Defence Instruments are likely to discourage certain unfair practices; calls therefore on the Commission not to weaken them de jure or de facto;
Amendment 64 #
2013/2006(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 d (new)
Paragraph 6 d (new)
6d. Welcomes the proposal for a regulation seeking to exercise the Union’s rights as regards the implementation and enforcement of respect for the rules of international trade; considers that better responsiveness as regards the enforcement of our rights is likely to restore our credibility and rebalance our trade relations;
Amendment 77 #
2013/2006(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Considers that RISE must be embedded in an ecological and social market economy in accordance with the principles of fair competition, the internalisation of externalities and environmentally conscious Ordnungspolitik; states that Europe´s future industrial competitivenesspolicy must be guided by the vision of sustainabilityinnovation and competitiveness in order to safeguard and expand the manufacturing base and know-how;
Amendment 85 #
2013/2006(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Emphasises that RISE needs a short- term agenda so as to safeguard the manufacturing base and know-how, in order to meet the urgent challenges in some sectors (production overcapacity, restructuring and unfair competition) plus a long-term framework based on clear targets, indicators and a life-cycle and circular economy approach that steers investments into creativity, skills, innovation, sustainable technologies and promotes modernisation of Europe’s industrial base through a value chain- conscious policy that is conducive to maintaining the production chain in Europe and also includes the basic industries;
Amendment 105 #
2013/2006(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Calls for the Commission to improve its communication about its commitments in support of IP in order to restore investors’, workers’ and citizens’ confidence in EU action;
Amendment 124 #
2013/2006(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Emphasises that RISE will only succeed if underpinned by an adequate macroeconomic framework and the necessary budgetary resources in order to leverage private investment; demands, in this context, a European greeninclusive growth strategy., and deplores the Council’s cuts to MFF heading 1A;
Amendment 132 #
2013/2006(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Applauds the Commission’s transversal approach to IP; holds that RISE should follow a horizontal rather than vertical IP concept; believes that sector-specific measures must as a rule be connected to sectoral specialisation promoting high-tech and high-value -added strategies, while safeguarding basic industries; calls on the Member States and the Commission to focus their efforts on sectors with solid know-how and a high degree of R&D investment and added-value creation;
Amendment 137 #
2013/2006(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Agrees with the Commission that IP must have an effective, integrated governance structure including monitoring; recalls the EP’s recommendation in the Lange report on industry to establish a permanent Commission IP task force of relevant DGs; asks the Commission to carry out a study to identify clearly the overcapacity and restructuring challenges facing some sectors, and to put forward short-term solutions, and to report annually to the EP on the progress of RISE, including an examination of the mismatch between its ambitions and the competences and tools at its disposal; stresses that RISE needs an alliance of stakeholders from industry, trade unions, academia, and civil society; calls on the Commission to marshal its resources more effectively (competences, tools and services) and to make full use of Article 173(2) of the Treaty to advance RISE;
Amendment 159 #
2013/2006(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Believes that regionsthe various levels of territorial unit should be fully involved, and take coordinated action in the process, in identifying priorities and potential for industry in their territories; welcomes the work undertaken by the Committee of the Regions as well as the Commission’s work with regard to smart specialisation strategies for the streamlining of EU funding towards the Europe 2020 objectives;
Amendment 161 #
2013/2006(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 a (new)
Paragraph 13 a (new)
13a. Points out that industrial SMEs are an asset because their size and responsiveness allows them to adjust to change, but are being hit hardest by the crisis; calls on the Commission and Member States to introduce specific SME support and assistance programmes, in particular identifying prospective industrial champions early;
Amendment 203 #
2013/2006(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
Paragraph 21
21. Welcomes the Commission’s focus on ecodesign; calls on it to set ecodesign specifications for recyclability and resource efficiency; welcomes the proposal to develop and promote new sustainability criteria for construction products and processe, recyclability, new sustainability criteria for construction products and processes, and resource efficiency; calls for legislative proposals and studies on resource efficiency to take account of the viability of an investment on the basis of the criteria of effectiveness, profitability and long-term returns;
Amendment 212 #
2013/2006(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22
Paragraph 22
22. BWelieves thatcomes the action line on smart grids is too narrow with too few proposals;
Amendment 221 #
2013/2006(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24
Paragraph 24
24. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to urgently complete the single market for energy, telecoms, green products and venture capitalsupply of raw materials and venture capital; calls for the Union to pursue closer integration in the areas of employment law and tax incentives;
Amendment 232 #
2013/2006(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24 a (new)
Paragraph 24 a (new)
24a. Notes that there are areas in which EU Member States do not compete with one another (fiscal and social dumping) or with third countries (high prices for energy and raw materials, strong euro) on an equal footing;
Amendment 241 #
2013/2006(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25
Paragraph 25
25. Welcomes the Commission’s intention to develop a horizontal action plan to boost demand for innovative goods and services; calls on the Commission to use the environmental footprintcontinue studying the life cycle of products, from the raw material to the recycling stage, with a view to setting sustainability and efficiency benchmarks for products that take cost/benefit ratios into account;
Amendment 247 #
2013/2006(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26
Paragraph 26
26. Stresses that public procurement should be an innovation driver; believes that state aid guidelines shoulpoints out that public procurement is an integral part of the industrial policies of the Union’s trading partners; believes that state aid guidelines should aim to boost the EU industry’s competitiveness, as the practices employed by the EU's trading partners do, and be open for innovation- enhancing policy measures; believes that standardisation and ecolabelling have an important role to play upstream from the production and distribution chain should be a principle guiding the uptake of new technologies; calls on Member States to step up cooperation regarding standardisation on the world market in order to ensure that European technological developments are market leaders;
Amendment 255 #
2013/2006(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26 a (new)
Paragraph 26 a (new)
26a. Believes that the digital and new information and communications technologies market offers potential for industrial development which has not yet been fully tapped and which Europe is well-placed to exploit;
Amendment 258 #
2013/2006(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27
Paragraph 27
27. Takes note of the Commission’s investigation into the reform of the internal market for industrial products; calls on the Commission to ensure that this does not lead to lowering standardse relevant standards are compatible with the market;
Amendment 260 #
2013/2006(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 28
Paragraph 28
28. ABelieves that the bureaucratic burden is one of the main barriers to improving the competitiveness of industrial companies; acknowledges the Commission’s smart regulation drive designed to reduce bureaucratic burdens without undermining the effectiveness of legislation; supports regulatory coherence and improvedthe inclusion of competitiveness proofing under the impact assessment guidelines before any new legislation is drawn up;
Amendment 268 #
2013/2006(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 28 a (new)
Paragraph 28 a (new)
28a. Calls on Member States and the Commission, as a matter of urgency, to put in place strategies to simplify and standardise the administrative arrangements for SMEs as regards their declarations and dealings with the authorities;
Amendment 269 #
2013/2006(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 28 b (new)
Paragraph 28 b (new)
28b. Stresses the need to create industrial giants, as in the aeronautical and space industry, in order to attain the critical mass needed to compete internationally;
Amendment 270 #
2013/2006(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 28 c (new)
Paragraph 28 c (new)
28c. Draws attention to the economic benefit of building closer ties between companies (buying groups, partnerships, alliances) in order to achieve significant economies of scale and the critical mass needed to compete internationally;
Amendment 273 #
2013/2006(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 29
Paragraph 29
29. Calls on the Commission to harness the power of the internet in its work on market surveillance, allowing people to participate by providing appropriate and verifiable feedback on products;
Amendment 277 #
2013/2006(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 30
Paragraph 30
30. Believes that the current IPR regime is not favouring innovation; believes that increased transparency, innovative management and licensing practices can bring faster market solutions; Stresses that technological development is a sensitive and vulnerable sector; believes that IPRs are an essential component of a knowledge economy which foster innovation and strengthen European industry; welcomes, therefore, the creation of an EU unitary patent; believes that the procedure which led to its creation should be held up as an example of good practice in the context of the pursuit of closer industrial and internal market integration; calls on the Commission and Member States to strengthen the protection of IPRs, in particular to tackle counterfeiting and industrial espionage; calls on the Commission to draw up a European strategy to protect business secrets;
Amendment 285 #
2013/2006(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 31 a (new)
Paragraph 31 a (new)
31a. Notes that European companies have to comply with standards, in particular environmental standards, which are more stringent than those applied by most of the EU's trading partners; believes that this state of affairs serves to make them less competitive; calls on the Commission to carry out specific studies to estimate the costs resulting from these disparities;
Amendment 290 #
2013/2006(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 32
Paragraph 32
32. Notes the importance of an EU trade strategy; askscalls on the Commission, together with the VP/HR, to develop a strategy of including SME desks at EU Missin the light of increased competition from the EU’s trading partners, to reorganise its trade policy; calls on the Commission to phase in the principle of trade reciprocity, counter non-tariff barriers, and improve responsiveness with a view to taking retaliatory action and launching investigations;
Amendment 296 #
2013/2006(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 32 a (new)
Paragraph 32 a (new)
32a. Calls on the Commission and Member States to step up their cooperation in support of European firms on external markets; calls on them in particular to give priority to instruments to assist SMEs, to centralise information for SMEs by setting up one-stop shops throughout the EU, and to develop a strategy for including SME desks at EU missions;
Amendment 301 #
2013/2006(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 32 b (new)
Paragraph 32 b (new)
Amendment 309 #
2013/2006(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 33
Paragraph 33
33. Acknowledges the importance of the TTIP undertaking; advocates that it should endeavour to phase out fossil fuel subsidies; advocates newly defining the likeness of products by distinguishing them on the basis of their carbon footprCalls on the Commission considerably to improve its appraisals of trade agreements, in particular the impact assessments carried out, by taking the issue of industrial competiveness into account and carrying out ex post assessments, as well as analyses of the aggregate effect of all agreements already concluded or under negotiation; acknowledges the importance of the TTIP undertakintg;
Amendment 328 #
2013/2006(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 34
Paragraph 34
Amendment 338 #
2013/2006(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 36
Paragraph 36
36. Acknowledges the fact of bank lending constraints and their impact, particularly on SMEs; deplores the fact that such constraints are also affecting the instruments made available by the EU and believes that the Commission should ask the financial intermediaries responsible for the administration of those instruments to submit annual reports; welcomes the Commission Green Paper on long-term financing; highlights the need to strengthen the robustness of the EU banking sector via Basel III, a banking union and the ESM;
Amendment 348 #
2013/2006(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 37 a (new)
Paragraph 37 a (new)
37a. Believes that the EU aid and financial instruments that are available are not sufficiently well known to economic operators, in particular SMEs; insists on one-stop shops centralising information for SMEs on the EU funding available being set up throughout the Union;
Amendment 349 #
2013/2006(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 37 b (new)
Paragraph 37 b (new)
37b. Points out that investments in industry are long-term investments; calls on the Commission and the Member States to improve the legislative framework so as to make it clearer and more predictable and thus encourage investment in industry;
Amendment 354 #
2013/2006(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 40
Paragraph 40
40. Calls on the Commission to support the development of national investment banks for SMEs and to enable existing ones to expand their operations in other Member Statebecome involved in funding projects outside their national borders;
Amendment 356 #
2013/2006(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 41
Paragraph 41
41. CallsViews late payments as a source of instability and lost competitiveness for industrial firms, in particular SMEs; calls accordingly on the Member States to fully implement the late payment directive;
Amendment 362 #
2013/2006(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 42
Paragraph 42
42. Welcomes the EIB’s capital increase; believes that it should have a 60 % low- carbon investment target by 2020;
Amendment 365 #
2013/2006(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 42 a (new)
Paragraph 42 a (new)
42a. Stresses the importance of setting up networks of intermediary associations for the purposes of setting up and providing support and loans to SMEs, with a view to developing entrepreneurship;
Amendment 383 #
2013/2006(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 44
Paragraph 44
44. Stresses that RISE is an opportunity for stable employment with good jobs and decent pay; emphasises the indispensable partnership with stakeholders, especially social partners and youth organisations, in the context of integrating the young into the workforce; calls on the Commission and the Member States to intensify social dialogue within branches of industry and firms;
Amendment 398 #
2013/2006(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 46
Paragraph 46
46. Emphasises that workplace democratisation needs to be expanded and that workers should have an individual right to trainingccess to ongoing training ensuring that their skills remain ahead of growing demand in the sector and are adaptable to a new market or, in case of redundancy, usable in another industrial sector;
Amendment 403 #
2013/2006(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 47
Paragraph 47
47. Calls on the Commission to work closely with the Member States in order to draw up medium- and long-term forecasts regarding the skills required by the employment market, for example through the creation of European industry skills councils;
Amendment 416 #
2013/2006(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 52
Paragraph 52
52. WPoints out that, in certain Member States, apprenticeships do not to a sufficient degree form an integral part of employment policy; welcomes the decisions to implement the Youth Guarantee and promote an Alliance for Apprenticeships; calls on industry to offer quality employment or traineeships to young people where possible, and to c; urges the Member States to make apprenticeship schemes more ate quality internships with decent patractive to companies by means of tax incentives and to young people by lowering the age limit for eligibility where necessary;
Amendment 433 #
2013/2006(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Subheading 6
Subheading 6
Resource and energy transitionpolicy for an industrial turnaround
Amendment 438 #
2013/2006(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 57
Paragraph 57
57. Highlights the fact that resources and energy are at the heart of RISE; advocates an affordability-integrated approach for both, giving priority to their affordability, while bearing in mind also the need for sustainability- and accessibility triangle approach for both;
Amendment 443 #
2013/2006(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 57 a (new)
Paragraph 57 a (new)
57a. Calls for the implementation of a unique and ambitious energy policy which is at the same time realistic and progressive, with a view to securing investments;
Amendment 458 #
2013/2006(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 59
Paragraph 59
59. Calls for the swift implementation of the energy efficiency directive and the national action plans; calls on the EU to follow-up on the Reul report on renewable energy, setting an ambitious renewable energy target for 2030Commission to carry out an in-depth study of returns and cost recuperation with regard to renewable energy sources before setting any new objectives;
Amendment 501 #
2013/2006(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 65
Paragraph 65
65. Believes that southern economies are strategically located to benefit from new export markets in the Maghreb; calls for tapping into the entrepreneurial spirit of migrants to create businesses that can access those marketssouthern Mediterranean; calls on the Commission and Member States to promote business relations between the southern and northern Mediterranean; welcomes also Vice- President Tajani’s Mission for Growth;
Amendment 27 #
2013/0435(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11
Recital 11
(11) The placing on the market within the Union of traditional foods from third countries should be facilitatauthorised, where the history of safe food use in a third country has been demonstrated. Those foods should have been consumed in a third country for at least 25 years as a part of the customary diet within a large part of the population of the country. The history of safe food use should not include non-food uses or uses not related to normal diets.
Amendment 34 #
2013/0435(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 19
Recital 19
(19) It is appropriate to authorise a novel food by updating the Union list subject to the criteria and the procedures laid down in this Regulation. A procedure that is efficient, time-limited and transparent should be put in place. As regards traditional foods from third countries having a history of safe use it is appropriate to provide for a faster and simplified procedure to update the Union list if no reasoned safety objections are expressed. As the updating of the Union list implies the application of criteria laid down in this Regulation, implementing powers should be conferred on the Commission in that respect.
Amendment 36 #
2013/0435(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 21
Recital 21
(21) As regards the possible use of nanomaterials for food use, EFSA considered in its opinion of 6 April 2011 on Guidance on the risk assessment of the application of nanoscience and nanotechnologies in the food and feed chain21 that limited information is available in relation to aspects of nanotoxicokinetics and toxicology of engineered nanomaterials and that existing toxicity testing methods may need methodological modifications. In order to better assess the safety of nanomaterials for food use, bearing in mind the precautionary principle, the Commission is developing test methods which take into account specific characteristics of engineered nanomaterials. __________________ 21 «Guidance on the risk assessment of the application of nanoscience and nanotechnologies in the food and feed chain», EFSA Journal 2011; 9(5):2140.
Amendment 43 #
2013/0435(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 26
Recital 26
(26) The Member States should lay down a common system of rules on penalties applicable to infringements of the provisions of this Regulation and should take all measures necessary to ensure that they are implemented. Those penalties should be effective, proportionate and dissuasive.
Amendment 44 #
2013/0435(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 26 a (new)
Recital 26 a (new)
(26a) In the event of an infringement of this Regulation, Member States should be able to share information they possess in the interest of protecting public health.
Amendment 67 #
2013/0435(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point c a (new)
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point c a (new)
(ca) where it is possible to ensure the traceability of the materials used in its manufacture.
Amendment 83 #
2013/0435(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 2 – point c
Article 13 – paragraph 2 – point c
(c) its country of origin and the countries of origin of the materials used in its manufacture;
Amendment 100 #
2013/0435(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 22 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2 – point b
Article 22 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2 – point b
(b) the name and, description and composition of the novel food;
Amendment 103 #
2013/0435(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 23 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
Article 23 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
2. The food business operators and the health authorities of the Member States shall forthwith inform the Commission of:
Amendment 106 #
2013/0435(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 26 – paragraph 1
Article 26 – paragraph 1
Member States shall lay down the rules on penalties applicable to infringements of the provisions of this Regulation and shall take all measures necessary to ensure that they are implemented. The penalties provided for must be effective, proportionate and dissuasive and guarantee fair conditions of competition. Member States shall notify those provisions to the Commission by … at the latest26 and shall notify it without delay of any subsequent amendment affecting them. __________________ 26 Publications Office: please insert date: 24 months after the date of entry into force of this Regulation.
Amendment 17 #
2013/0432(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. This Directive covers the obligations of the Union, in accordance with World Trade Organisation (WTO) agreements, representing its Member States.
Amendment 19 #
2013/0432(COD)
Article 1a Trade facilitation In accordance with the WTO Trade Facilitation Agreement, Member States shall coordinate amongst themselves to establish a European Trade Facilitation Agency responsible for: coordinating key performance indicators regarding customs sanctions (analysis of number of appeals, recidivism rate); disseminating best practice among customs services (efficiency of controls and sanctions, reduction of administrative costs); passing on the experiences of economic operators and creating a link; monitoring how customs services perform their activities; performing statistical work on infringements committed by companies from third countries (thus directing the work of the customs towards so-called at- risk countries).
Amendment 26 #
2013/0432(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 10 – point a
Article 10 – point a
a) where the customs infringement relates to specific goods, a pecuniary fine up toof between 5% and 15 % of the value of the goods or of the duties evaded;
Amendment 29 #
2013/0432(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 11 – point a
Article 11 – point a
a) where the customs infringement relates to specific goods, a pecuniary fine up toof between 10% and 30 % of the value of the goods or of the duties evaded;
Amendment 39 #
2013/0103(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 3
Recital 3
(3) Following the review, certain provisions of the Regulations should be amended in order to improve transparency and predictability, provide for effective measures to fight against retaliation, improve effectiveness and enforcement and optimise review practice, and to facilitate access to the instruments for SMEs. To this end, the function of the Export Helpdesk should be adapted. In addition, certain practices that in recent years have been applied in the context of anti- dumping and anti-subsidy investigations should be included in the Regulations.
Amendment 45 #
2013/0103(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 4 a (new)
Recital 4 a (new)
(4a) To ensure the effectiveness of the instrument, it should shorten the time for the imposition of anti-dumping and countervailing provisional measures to 7 months and 12 months for the definitive duties. To this end, it is important that the Unit in charge of anti-dumping and anti- subsidy investigations has adequate resources, including human resources.
Amendment 56 #
2013/0103(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 8
Recital 8
(8) Third countries increasingly interfere in trade of raw materials or energy with a view to keeping raw materials or energy in those countries for the benefit of domestic downstream users, for instance by imposing export taxes or operating dual pricing schemes. As a result, the costs of raw materials or energy do not result from the operation of normal market forces reflecting supply and demand for a given raw material or energy. Such interference creates additional distortions of trade. As a consequence, Union producers are not only harmed by dumping, but suffer, compared to downstream producers from third countries engaged in such practices, additional distortions of trade. In order to protect trade adequately, the lesser duty rule shall not apply in such cases of structural raw material distortions. Criteria to determine a distortion of the market of raw materials or energy should be duly specified
Amendment 65 #
2013/0103(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 9
Recital 9
(9) Within the Union, countervailable subsidies are in principle prohibited pursuant to Article 107 (1) TFEU. Therefore, countervailable subsidies granted by third countries are particularly distortive of trade. The amount of State aid authorized by the Commission has steadily been reduced over time. For the anti- subsidy instrument, the lesser duty rule should hence no longer be applied to imports from a country/countries engaged in subsidisation.
Amendment 67 #
2013/0103(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 10
Recital 10
Amendment 75 #
2013/0103(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 17
Recital 17
Amendment 77 #
2013/0103(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 18
Recital 18
Amendment 98 #
2013/0103(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1 a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1 a (new)
Regulation (EC) No 1225/2009
Article 5 – paragraph 3 a (new)
Article 5 – paragraph 3 a (new)
1a. In Article 5, a new paragraph 3a is added : 3. The Commission shall facilitate the access to the instrument for diverse and fragmented industry sectors, largely composed of small and medium-sized enterprises through the Export Help Desk. The Export Help Desk shall provide information and explanations on how to fill a compliant in particular through: standardising forms for statistics and diminishing the burden caused by language barriers in a proportionate manner
Amendment 105 #
2013/0103(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1 b (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1 b (new)
Regulation (EC) No 1225/2009
Article 5 – paragraph 6
Article 5 – paragraph 6
1b. In Article 5, paragraph 6 shall be replaced by the following : 6. If, in special circumstances or in the case of diverse and fragmented industry sectors, largely composed of small- and medium-sized enterprises, it is decided to initiate an investigation without having received a written complaint by or on behalf of the CommunityUnion industry for the initiation of such investigation, this shall be done on the basis of sufficient evidence of dumping, injury and a causal link, as described in paragraph 2, to justify such initiation.
Amendment 108 #
2013/0103(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1 c (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1 c (new)
Regulation (EC) No 1225/2009
Article 6 – paragraph 6 a (new)
Article 6 – paragraph 6 a (new)
1c. In Article 6, a new paragraph 6a is added : 6a. The Commission shall adopt implementing acts to ensure the possible access to information to all interested parties by allowing for an information system whereby interested parties are notified when new non-confidential information is added to the investigation file.
Amendment 109 #
2013/0103(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1 d (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1 d (new)
Regulation (EC) No 1225/2009
Article 6 – paragraph 9
Article 6 – paragraph 9
1d. Article 6, paragraph 9 shall be replaced by the following: For proceedings initiated pursuant to Article 5(9), an investigation shall be concluded within one year, in accordance with the findings made pursuant to Article 8 for undertakings or the findings made pursuant to Article 9 for definitive action.
Amendment 123 #
2013/0103(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 a (new)
Regulation (EC) No 1225/2009
Article 6 – paragraph 10 a (new)
Article 6 – paragraph 10 a (new)
2a. In Article 6, the following new paragraph 10a is added: "10a. Throughout the investigation, the Export Helpdesk should provide to SMEs information and explanations on the case and how to better present evidences, and guidance on additional possibilities to liaise with the Hearing Officer and national customs authorities."
Amendment 130 #
2013/0103(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point a
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point a
Regulation (EC) No 1225/2009
Article 7 – paragraph 1
Article 7 – paragraph 1
Amendment 140 #
2013/0103(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point a a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point a a (new)
Regulation (EC) No 1225/2009
Article 7 – paragraph 1
Article 7 – paragraph 1
(aa) Article 7(1) shall be replaced by the following: 1. Provisional duties may be imposed if proceedings have been initiated in accordance with Article 5, if a notice has been given to that effect and interested parties have been given adequate opportunities to submit information and make comments in accordance with Article 5(10), if a provisional affirmative determination has been made of dumping and consequent injury to the CommunityUnion industry, and if the CommunityUnion interest calls for intervention to prevent such injury. The provisional duties shall be imposed no earlier than 60 days from the initiation of the proceedings but no later than ninewithin 7 months from the initiation of the proceedings.
Amendment 154 #
2013/0103(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point b
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point b
Regulation (EC) No 1225/2009
Article 7 – paragraph 2
Article 7 – paragraph 2
The amount of the provisional anti- dumping duty shall not exceed the margin of dumping as provisionally established. Unless structural raw material distortions were found to exist with regard to the product concerned in the exporting country, it should be less than the margin of dumping if such lesser duty would be adequate to remove the injury to the Union industry. Such a lesser duty shall not apply in the following circumstances: - Structural raw material or energy distortions were found to exist with regard to the product concerned in the exporting country. Criteria to determine the distortion should be duly specified. - The investigation or a separate anti- subvention investigation has established at least provisionally that the exporting country provides one or more subsidies to exporting producers of the product concerned.
Amendment 179 #
2013/0103(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4 – point b
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4 – point b
Regulation (EC) No 1225/2009
Article 9 – paragraph 4
Article 9 – paragraph 4
The amount of the anti-dumping duty shall not exceed the margin of dumping established. Unless structural raw material distortions were found to exist with regard to the product concerned in the exporting country, it shall be less than the margin of dumping if such lesser duty would be adequate to remove the injury to the Union industry. Such a lesser duty shall not apply in the following circumstances : - Structural raw material or energy distortions were found to exist with regard to the product concerned in the exporting country. Criteria to determine the distortion should be duly specified. - The investigation or a separate anti- subvention investigation has established at least provisionally that the exporting country provides one or more subsidies to exporting producers of the product concerned.
Amendment 193 #
2013/0103(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point a
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point a
Regulation (EC) No 1225/2009
Article 11 – paragraph 5
Article 11 – paragraph 5
Amendment 204 #
2013/0103(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7
Regulation (EC) No 1225/2009
Article 17 – paragraph 1
Article 17 – paragraph 1
In cases where the number of Union producers, exporters or importers, that cooperate in the investigation, or types of product or transactions is large, the investigation may be limited to a reasonable number of parties, products or transactions by using samples which are statistically valid on the basis of information available at the time of the selection, or to the largest representative volume of production, sales or exports which can reasonably be investigated within the time available.
Amendment 207 #
2013/0103(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 8
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 8
Amendment 221 #
2013/0103(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 9 a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 9 a (new)
Regulation (EC) No 1225/2009
Article 21 – paragraph 5
Article 21 – paragraph 5
9a. Article 21(5) shall be replaced by following: 5. The Commission shall examine the information which is properly submitted and the extent to which it is representative and the results of such analysis, together with an opinion on its merits, shall be transmitted to the Advisory Committee. The balance of views expressed in the Committee shall be taken into account by the Commission in any proposal made pursuant to Article 9. The Commission shall propose termination of investigation or review under this article only if it is absolutely clear that under no possible scenarios would measures help the Union industry to any degree. Criteria to determine Union interest should be specified in a delegated act.
Amendment 223 #
2013/0103(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 9 a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 9 a (new)
Regulation (EC) No 1225/2009
Article 22 a (new)
Article 22 a (new)
9a. The following article is inserted: ‘Article 22a Report 1. The Commission shall, with due regard to the protection of confidential information within the meaning of Article 19, present an annual report on the application and implementation of this Regulation to the European Parliament and to the Council. The report shall include information about the application of provisional and definitive measures, the termination of investigations without measures, reinvestigations, reviews and verification visits, and the activities of the various bodies responsible for monitoring the implementation of this Regulation and fulfilment of the obligations arising therefrom. The report shall also cover the use of trade defence instruments by third countries targeting the Union, information on the recovery of the Union industry concerned by the measures imposed and appeals against various measures imposed. It shall include the activities of the Hearing Officer of DG Trade and those of the Export Helpdesk in relation to the application of this Regulation. 2. The European Parliament may, within one month of the Commission's presentation of the report, invite the Commission to an ad hoc meeting of its responsible committee to present and explain any issues related to the implementation of this Regulation.’
Amendment 237 #
2013/0103(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 1 b (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 1 b (new)
Regulation (EC) No 597/2009
Article 10 – paragraph 3 a (new)
Article 10 – paragraph 3 a (new)
1b. In Article 10, a new paragraph 3a is added: "The Commission shall facilitate the access to the instrument for diverse and fragmented industry sectors, largely composed of small and medium-sized enterprises through the Export Help Desk. The Export Help Desk shall provide information and explanations on how to fill a compliant in particular through: standardising forms for statistics and diminishing the burden caused by language barriers in a proportionate manner"
Amendment 241 #
2013/0103(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 1 a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 1 a (new)
Regulation (EC) No 597/2009
Article 10 – paragraph 8
Article 10 – paragraph 8
Amendment 251 #
2013/0103(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 2 a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 2 a (new)
Regulation (EC) No 597/2009
Article 11 – paragraph 11 a (new)
Article 11 – paragraph 11 a (new)
2a. In Article 11, a new paragraph 11a is added: Throughout the investigation, the Export Helpdesk should provide to SMEs informations and explanations on the case and how to better present evidences, and guidance on additional possibilities to liaise with the Hearing Officer and national customs authorities.
Amendment 255 #
2013/0103(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 2 b (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 2 b (new)
Regulation (EC) No 597/2009
Article 11 – paragraph 11b (new)
Article 11 – paragraph 11b (new)
Amendment 259 #
2013/0103(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 2 c (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 2 c (new)
Regulation (EC) No 597/2009
Article 11 – paragraph 9
Article 11 – paragraph 9
2c. In Article 11 (9) shall be replaced by the following: 9. For proceedings initiated pursuant to Article 10(11), an investigation shall, whenever possible, be concluded within one year. In any event, such investigations shall in all cases be concluded within 13 months of their initiation, in accordance with the findings made pursuant to Article 13 for undertakings or the findings made pursuant to Article 15 for definitive action.
Amendment 262 #
2013/0103(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point -a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point -a (new)
Regulation (EC) No 597/2009
Article 12 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Article 12 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Amendment 272 #
2013/0103(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point b
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point b
Regulation (EC) No 597/2009
Article 12 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 12 – paragraph 1 – point b
Amendment 303 #
2013/0103(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 6 – point a
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 6 – point a
Regulation (EC) No 597/2009
Article 22 – paragraph 1
Article 22 – paragraph 1
Amendment 317 #
2013/0103(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 9
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 9
Regulation (EC) No 597/2009
Article 29b
Article 29b
Amendment 332 #
2013/0103(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 10 a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 10 a (new)
Regulation (EC) No 597/2009
Article 33 a (new)
Article 33 a (new)
10a. The following article is inserted: ‘Article 33a Report 1. The Commission shall, with due regard to the protection of confidential information within the meaning of Article 19, present an annual report on the application and implementation of this Regulation to the European Parliament and to the Council. The report shall include information about the application of provisional and definitive measures, the termination of investigations without measures, reinvestigations, reviews and verification visits, and the activities of the various bodies responsible for monitoring the implementation of this Regulation and fulfilment of the obligations arising therefrom. The report shall also cover the use of trade defence instruments by third countries targeting the Union, information on the recovery of the Union industry concerned by the measures imposed and appeals against various measures imposed. It shall include the activities of the Hearing Officer of DG Trade and those of the Export Helpdesk in relation to the application of this Regulation. 2. The European Parliament may, within one month of the Commission's presentation of the report, invite the Commission to an ad hoc meeting of its responsible committee to present and explain any issues related to the implementation of this Regulation.
Amendment 334 #
2013/0103(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 10 a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 10 a (new)
Regulation (EC) No 597/2009
Article 31 – paragraph 5
Article 31 – paragraph 5
10a. In Article 31 (5) shall be replaced by the following: 5. The Commission shall examine the information which is properly submitted and the extent to which it is representative, and the results of such analysis, together with an opinion on its merits, shall be transmitted to the Advisory Committee. The balance of views expressed in the Committee shall be taken into account by the Commission in any proposal made pursuant to Articles 14 and 15 9. The Commission shall propose termination of investigation or review under this article only if it is absolutely clear that under no possible scenarios would measures help the Union industry to any degree. Criteria to determine Union interest should be specified in a delegated act.
Amendment 13 #
2013/0063(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part
The Commission may, by means of implementing acts, determine the processed agricultural products listed in Annex IV to which, when imported subject to the rate of duty laid down in the Common Customs Tariff, an additional import duty or an import restriction based on environmental or health standards shall apply in order to prevent or counteract adverse effects on all or part of the Union market which may result from those imports, if:
Amendment 14 #
2013/0063(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point b a (new)
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point b a (new)
(ba) the products do not meet the environmental or health standards imposed on Union producers;
Amendment 15 #
2013/0063(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 2
Article 5 – paragraph 2
2. Additional import duties shall not be imposed in accordance with paragraph 1 where the imports are unlikely to disturb all or part of the Union market, or where the effects would be disproportionate to the intended objective.
Amendment 26 #
2013/0048(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 1
Recital 1
(1) In order to guarantee the free movement of products within the Union, it is necessary to ensure that they fulfil requirements providing a high level of protection of public interests such as health and safety in general, health and safety in the workplace, protection of consumers, protection of intellectual property, protection of the environment and public security. Robust enforcement of these requirements is essential to the proper protection of these interests and to create the conditions in which fair competition in the Union goods market can thrive. Rules are therefore necessary on market surveillance and on controls of products entering the Union from third countries.
Amendment 44 #
2013/0048(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 42
Recital 42
(42) This Regulation respects the fundamental rights and observes the principles recognised in particular by the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union. in particular this Regulation seeks to ensure full respect for obligation to ensure a high level of human health protection and, consumer protection and protection of intellectual property rights, as well as full respect of the freedom to conduct a business and the right to property,
Amendment 47 #
2013/0048(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1
Article 1 – paragraph 1
This Regulation lays down a framework for verifying that products meet requirements which safeguard, at a high level, the health and safety of persons in general, health and safety in the workplace, consumer protection, protection of intellectual property rights, the environment, public security and other public interests.
Amendment 53 #
2013/0048(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 13
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 13
(13) ‘product presenting a risk’ means a product having the potential to affect adversely health and safety of persons in general, health and safety in the workplace, consumer protection, the environment, protection of intellectual property rights and public security as well as other public interests to a degree which goes beyond that considered reasonable and acceptable under the normal or reasonably foreseeable conditions of use of the product concerned, including the duration of use and, where applicable, its putting into service, installation and maintenance requirements;
Amendment 7 #
2012/2711(RSP)
- having regard to its resolution of 13 June 2012 on EU trade negotiations with Japan,
Amendment 8 #
2012/2711(RSP)
Paragraph B a (new)
Whereas in 2011 the Japanese trade surplus with the European Union was worth €18,5 billion, 30% of which only in automotive products
Amendment 9 #
2012/2711(RSP)
Paragraph F
F. whereas the European Union and Japan agreed at the joint summit on 28 May 2011 to launch a scoping exercise to investigate the feasibility and shared ambition towards launching negotiations for a free trade agreement on condition of a successful outcome; whereas the scoping exercise has been concluded, without satisfactory results on some of the priority areas defined in the annex to the Joint Report on the scoping exercise;
Amendment 12 #
2012/2711(RSP)
Paragraph 2
2. Is concerned, in this regard, that the EU's bilateral trading volume with Japan is dramatically lower than with other partners such as the USA, China and Russia and in structural deficit; concludes that the huge potential of the EU-Japanese commercial relationship has not yet been realised to the benefit of EU businesses, workers and consumers, mainly due to the negative impact of Japanese non-tariff barriers on market access opportunities for European businesses;
Amendment 17 #
2012/2711(RSP)
Paragraph 4
4. Notes the conclusion of the EU-Japan scoping exercise to the mutual satisfaction of the Commission and Japanese Government, but regrets the fact that insufficient progress has been made in reducing Japanese non-tariff barriers;
Amendment 23 #
2012/2711(RSP)
Paragraph 6
6. CHighlights the shortcomings of the roadmaps submitted by Japan; takes the view that the roadmap on urban and rail transport appears to be imprecise and have little binding force, particularly as regards the implementation of the operational safety clause; cautions that, while the roadmaps represent a step forward, greater ambition must be demonstrated by Japan in future negotiations; emphasises that the implementation on these commitments is crucial and, therefore, calls for concrete results as soon as possible, ideally in advance of the dates established;
Amendment 30 #
2012/2711(RSP)
Paragraph 7
7. Accordingly, requests that, as a condition for authorising the Commission to negotiate an FTA with Japan, the Council insists on a binding review clause to allow for a thorough assessment of the implementation of the roadmaps for NTBs and the roadmap on public procurement for railways and urban transport agreed in the scoping exercise; this clause should contain a precise definition of the minimum progress expected from Japan, failing which the Commission will suspend the negotiations;
Amendment 31 #
2012/2711(RSP)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. Notes that, in spite of the commitments undertaken by Japan as part of the scoping exercise, many of these commitments, such as the opening- up of public procurement in the railway sector in particular, have not been acted on;
Amendment 34 #
2012/2711(RSP)
Paragraph 8
8. Calls on the Council to authorisewait Japan has shown real efforts, such as harmonization with international standards and opening public procurements, before authorising the Commission to start negotiations for a free trade agreement with Japan on the basis of the scoping exercise;
Amendment 49 #
2012/2711(RSP)
Paragraph 11, first indent
- Concrete and wide-ranging commitments from the Japanese government on NTBs with a view to eliminating a substantial percentage of barriers hindering EU-Japan trade; Commission monitoring of Japan's implementation of its commitments and regular submission of an assessment of the situation to the Council's Trade Policy Committee and the competent committee of the European Parliament; underlines that these commitments should go considerably further than the roadmaps already agreed under the scoping exercise;
Amendment 65 #
2012/2711(RSP)
Paragraph 11, fourth indent a (new)
- Criteria that will make it possible to close the negotiations successfully, such as the implementation of all the Japanese commitments and the removal of the 31 non-tariff barriers identified, a list of which must be annexed;
Amendment 73 #
2012/2711(RSP)
Paragraph 11, seventh indent a (new)
- Reference to international health and plant-health disciplines, in particular those laid down by the Codex alimentarius, the OIE and the IPPC;
Amendment 81 #
2012/2711(RSP)
Paragraph 11, eighth indent g (new)
- Negotiations on an investment protection chapter
Amendment 47 #
2012/2098(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Underlines that future bilateral investment treaties signed by the EU must guarantee a fair balance between investors’ protection and the potential for State intervention, especially as regards social, health and environmental standards;
Amendment 47 #
2012/2097(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Underlines that future bilateral investment treaties signed by the EU must guarantee a fair balance between investors’ protection and the potential for State intervention, especially as regards social, health and environmental standards;
Amendment 25 #
2012/0359(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 2
Recital 2
(2) It is essential that the Union possesses appropriate instruments to ensure the effective exercise of the Union's rights under international trade agreements, in order to safeguard its economic interests. This is particularly the case in situations where third countries enact trade restrictive measures that diminish the benefits accruing to the Union's economic operators under international trade agreements. The Union should be in a position to react swiftly and in a flexible manner in the context of the procedures and deadlines set out by the international trade agreements which it has concluded. The Union should therefore adopt legislation defining the framework for exercising the Union's rights in certain specific situations and provide adequate resources to ensure effective use of these implementing instruments.
Amendment 27 #
2012/0359(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 2 a (new)
Recital 2 a (new)
(2a) The measures should be so selected as to take into account their capacity to encourage the third countries concerned to respect not only the rules of international trade but also their capacity to bring relief to those economic operators and Member States that have been most affected by the measures taken by third countries. These measures should not restrict the EU’s access to raw materials vital to European industries.
Amendment 30 #
2012/0359(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 5
Recital 5
(5) Article XXVIII of the GATT 1994 and the related Understanding govern the modification or withdrawal of concessions established in the tariff schedules of WTO Members. WTO members affected by any such modification are entitled, under certain conditions, to withdraw substantially equivalent concessions. The Union should adopt rebalancing measures in such cases, unless compensatory adjustments are agreed. Action by the Union would be aimed at inducing third countries to implement trade-enhancing measuresmeasures to restore reciprocal advantages and enhance trade.
Amendment 31 #
2012/0359(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 7
Recital 7
(7) This Regulation should focus on those measures where the Union has experience in their design and application;make it possible for the Union to establish a complete and effective framework to enable measures to be taken without delay; however, the possibility to extend theits scope of this Regulation to the sectors of services and intellectual property rights should be assessed in due time with regard to the specificities of each areato intellectual property rights should be considered at the time of the evaluation report on this Regulation.
Amendment 36 #
2012/0359(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 9
Recital 9
(9) The Commission should evaluate the functioning of this Regulation no later than threfive years after the first instance of its implementation with a view to assessing its implementation and, if necessary, improving its efficiency, considering in particular the possibility of extending its scope to the sector of intellectual property rights. The Commission should include in its reports on the Europe 2020 Strategy an analysis of the relevance of that instrument, particularly as regards its ability to remove barriers to trade.
Amendment 39 #
2012/0359(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 10
Recital 10
(10) Implementing acts pursuant to this Regulation should be adopted subject to specific criteria of appropriateness laid down in the Regulation. The advisory procedure seems the most appropriate, as it is the only procedure which guarantees that the interests of the smallest Member States will be preserved.
Amendment 40 #
2012/0359(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 10 a (new)
Recital 10 a (new)
(10a) The Commission should keep the European Parliament regularly informed, particularly when the Union has referred a matter to a dispute settlement body. After each decision by a dispute settlement body authorising the Union to take measures, the Commission should appear before the European Parliament to give an account of its intention to take such measures. If the Union decides to take measures, the Commission should appear before the European Parliament to give an account of the measures selected.
Amendment 43 #
2012/0359(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) rebalancing concessions or other obligations in the trade relations with third countries, when the import treatment accorded to goodimported goods and to services from the Union is altered.
Amendment 44 #
2012/0359(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. The Commission shall appear before the European Parliament to give an account of its intention to take measures.
Amendment 46 #
2012/0359(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1
Article 4 – paragraph 1
1. Where action is necessary to safeguard the interests of the Union in the cases referred to in Article 3(1), the Commission shall adopt an implementing act determining the appropriate commercial policy measures. Such implementing act shall be adopted in accordance with the examinationadvisory procedure referred to in Article 8(2).
Amendment 47 #
2012/0359(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point b
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point b
(b) potential of the measures to provide relief to economic operators and Member States within the Union affected by third country measures;
Amendment 52 #
2012/0359(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 5 – paragraph 1 a (new)
The Commission shall appear before the European Parliament to give an account of the selection of the measures which the Union is taking.
Amendment 53 #
2012/0359(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point b a (new)
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point b a (new)
(ba) suspension of the application of the obligations and specific commitments in the field of trade in services, with due regard for GATS or for any bilateral or regional agreement, whether it is implemented by withdrawing or suspending licences, refusing to issue new licences, introducing an additional charge payable by suppliers of the service from the third country concerned, or by means of other measures;
Amendment 55 #
2012/0359(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point c – point i
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point c – point i
(i) the exclusion from public procurement of tenders the total value of which is made up for more than 50% of goods or services originating in the third country concerned; the implementing act may lay down a threshold above which this exclusion is to apply; and/or
Amendment 56 #
2012/0359(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 1
Article 7 – paragraph 1
1. Where, subsequently to the adoption of an implementing act pursuant to Article 4(1), the third country concerned accords satisfactoryadequate and proportionate compensation to the Union in the cases referred to in Article 3(1) (a) and (b), the Commission may suspend the application of that implementing act for the duration of the compensation period. The suspension shall be decided in accordance with the examinationadvisory procedure referred to in Article 8(2).
Amendment 57 #
2012/0359(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 2 – second subparagraph
Article 7 – paragraph 2 – second subparagraph
The termination shall be decided in accordance with the examinationadvisory procedure set out in Article 8(2).
Amendment 58 #
2012/0359(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 3
Article 7 – paragraph 3
3. Where it is necessary to make adjustments to commercial policy measures adopted under this Regulation, account taken of the conditions and criteria laid down in Article 4(2) and 4(3), the Commission may introduce any appropriate modifications in accordance with the examinationadvisory procedure set out in Article 8(2).
Amendment 60 #
2012/0359(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 2
Article 8 – paragraph 2
2. Where reference is made to this paragraph, Article 54 of Regulation (EU) No 182/2011 shall apply.
Amendment 61 #
2012/0359(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 3
Article 8 – paragraph 3
3. Where reference is made to this paragraph, Article 8 of Regulation (EU) No 182/2011 in conjunction with Article 54 thereof, shall apply.
Amendment 63 #
2012/0359(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 1
Article 9 – paragraph 1
1. The Commission shall seek information and views regarding the Union's economic interests in specific products or sectors, in the application of this Regulation, through a notice in the Official Journal of the European Union or other suitable public communication means. The publication shall indicate the period within which the information is to be collected. This period shall not exceed two months.
Amendment 68 #
2012/0359(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 1
Article 10 – paragraph 1
No later than threfive years after the first instance of adoption of an implementing act under this Regulation, the Commission shall review its implementation and report to the European Parliament and the Council.
Amendment 77 #
2012/0060(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 17
Recital 17
Amendment 82 #
2012/0060(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 18
Recital 18
(18) In view of the fact that the access of third country goods and services to the public procurement market of the Union falls within the scope of the common commercial policy, Member States or their contracting authorities/entities should not be able to restrict the access of third country goods or services to their tendering procedures by any other measure than the ones provided for in this Regulationunder EU law.
Amendment 94 #
2012/0060(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 24
Recital 24
(24) It is imperative that contracting authorities/entities have access to a range of high-quality products meeting their purchasing requirements at a competitive price. Therefore contracting authorities/entities should be able to set aside measures limiting access of non- covered goods and services in case there are no Union and/or covered goods or services available which meet the requirements of the contracting authority/entity to safeguard essential public needs for example health and public safety, or application of the measure would lead to a disproportionate increase in the price or costs of the contract.
Amendment 101 #
2012/0060(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1
Article 1 – paragraph 1
1. This Regulation lays down rules on the access of third-country goods and services to the award of contracts for the execution of works or a work, the supply of goods and the provision of services by Union contracting authorities/entities, and establishes procedures supporting negotiations on access of Union goods and services to the public procurement markets of third countries. Member States or their contracting authorities/entities may restrict the access of third-country goods and services to their tendering procedures only by means of measures provided for under Union law.
Amendment 102 #
2012/0060(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1
Article 1 – paragraph 1
1. This Regulation lays down rules on the access of third-country goods and services to the award of contracts for the execution of works or a work, the supply of goods and the provision of services by Union contracting authorities/entities, and establishes procedures supporting negotiations on access of Union goods and services to the public procurement markets of third countries. Member States or their contracting authorities/entities may restrict the access of third-country goods and services to their tendering procedures only by means of measures provided for under Union law.
Amendment 111 #
2012/0060(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point e
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point e
(e) ‘non-covered goods or services’ means a good or service originating in a country with which the Union has not concluded an international agreement in the field of public procurement including market access commitments or a goods or service originating in a country with which the Union has concluded such an agreement, but in respect of which the relevant agreement does not apply;, including the specific market access reservations specified by the EU in an international agreement (Agreement on Government procurement or a bilateral agreement). These specific reservations shall be listed in Annex II to this Regulation.
Amendment 113 #
2012/0060(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point g a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point g a (new)
(ga) ‘lack of substantial reciprocity’ means the existence of restrictive measures in the field of procurement or the award of concessions resulting in serious and recurring discrimination against EU economic operators, goods and services. This lack of substantial reciprocity may result, for example, in: (a) a lack of international commitment by the third country, with regard to procurement and concessions, to ensuring transparency and prohibiting any kind of discrimination against EU economic operators, goods or services; (b) laws or regulations – whether or not concerning public procurement or concessions – adopted by the third country which lead, deliberately or otherwise, to a lack of transparency or to discrimination against EU economic operators, goods or services; (c) the adoption or implementation of discriminatory practices by public authorities or individual contracting entities in the third country aimed at EU economic operators, goods or services.
Amendment 115 #
2012/0060(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point e a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point e a (new)
(ea) ‘specific market access reservation’ means any exception to or derogation from an international agreement in the field of public procurement, including market access commitments.
Amendment 126 #
2012/0060(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1
Article 6 – paragraph 1
1. Upon request of contracting authorities/entities the Commission shall assess, on the basis of the procedure provided for in Article 8, whether to approve, for contracts with an estimated value equal or above EUR 5.000.000 exclusive of value-added tax (VAT) the exclusion from procedures for the award of contracts tenders comprising goods or services originating outside the Union, if the value of the non- covered goods or services exceeds 50 % of the total value of the goods or services constituting the tender, under the following conditions.
Amendment 186 #
2012/0060(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
1. Where an intended exclusion has been approved in accordance with Article 6(3) of this Regulation, the Commission shall initiate an external investigation into alleged restrictive procurement measures. 2. Furthermore, where the Commission considers it to be in the interest of the Union, it may at any time, on its own initiative or upon application of interested parties, a contracting authority/entity or a Member State, may initiate an external procurement investigation into alleged restrictive procurement measures.
Amendment 195 #
2012/0060(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
In particular, the Commission shall, in that case, take into account whether it has been notified of a number of intended exclusions have been approved pursuant to Article 6(3) of this Regulation. in respect of which it has not adopted an implementing act.
Amendment 230 #
2012/0060(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 4
Article 9 – paragraph 4
4. Where, after the initiation of a consultation, it appears that the most appropriate means to end a restrictive procurement practice is the conclusion of an international agreement, negotiations shall be carried out in accordance with the provisions of Articles 207 and 218 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union. If a country has engaged in substantive negotiations with the European Union concerning market access in the field of public procurement, the Commission may adopt an implementing act providing that goods and services from that country cannot be excluded from procedures for the award of contracts pursuant to Article 6.
Amendment 245 #
2012/0060(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 1
Article 10 – paragraph 1
1. Where it is found in an investigation pursuant to Article 8, and after following the procedure foreseen in Article 9, that restrictive procurement measures adopted or maintained by that third country leads tothere is a lack of substantial reciprocity in market opening between the Union and the third country as referred to in Article 6,2 the Commission mayshall adopt implementing acts to temporarily limit the access of non- covered goods and services originating in a third country. Those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in Article 17(2).
Amendment 261 #
2012/0060(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 1
Article 14 – paragraph 1
The Commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 14 concerning amendments to the Annexes to reflect the conclusion of new international agreements by the Union in the field of public procurement.
Amendment 266 #
2012/0060(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 19 – paragraph 1
Article 19 – paragraph 1
By 1 January 2017 and at least every three years after the entry into force of this Regulation, the Commission shall submit a report to the European Parliament and the Council on the application of this Regulation and on progress made in international negotiations regarding access for EU economic operators to public contract award procedures in third countries undertaken under this Regulation. To this effect, Member States shall upon request provide the Commission with appropriate information. On submitting its second report, the Commission shall submit to the European Parliament and the Council a legislative proposal for an amended Regulation or else set out the reasons why in its view no changes are needed.
Amendment 273 #
2012/0060(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 a (new)
Annex 1 a (new)
ANNEX II Explicit market access reservations formulated by the EU in the WTO Agreement on Government Procurement
Amendment 319 #
2012/0011(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point e a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point e a (new)
(ea) that has been rendered anonymous;
Amendment 349 #
2012/0011(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 13
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 13
(13) ‘main establishment’ means as regards the controller, the place, by activity sector, of its establishment in the Union where the main decisions as to the purposes, conditions and means of the processing of personal data are taken; if no decisions as to the purposes, conditions and means of the processing of personal data are taken in the Union, the main establishment is the place where the main processing activities in the context of the activities of an establishment of a controller in the Union take place. As regards the processor, 'main establishment' means the place of its central administration in the Union;
Amendment 432 #
2012/0011(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 1
Article 10 – paragraph 1
If the data processed by a controller do not permit the controller to identify a natural personare anonymous, or the controller renders the data processed anonymous, the controller shall not be obliged to acquire additional information on consent in order to identify the data subject for the sole purpose of complying with any provision of this Regulation.
Amendment 665 #
2012/0011(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 29 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 29 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Where the controller and the processor are established in several Member States for the purposes of the full or partial management of data, they shall be given the opportunity to designate their main establishment.
Amendment 915 #
2012/0011(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 89 – paragraph 2
Article 89 – paragraph 2
2. Article 1(2), Article 2(b) and (c), Article 4(3),(4) and (5), and Articles 6 and 9 of Directive 2002/58/EC shall be deleted.
Amendment 3 #
2011/2306(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B
Recital B
Amendment 19 #
2011/2306(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital G
Recital G
G. whereas Belarus has so far participated only in a limited way in the different platforms of the Eastern Partnership; whereas deepening relations between Belarus and the EU would greatly contribute tothat jeopardises the fulfilment of the ultimate goal of the Eastern Partnership, which is progress, stability and prosperity in the EU’s Eastern neighbourhood;
Amendment 51 #
2011/2306(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Underlines that a DCFTA is not assistance given to the Eastern Partners, it is a trade deal bringing about reciprocal advantages and obligations for both parties; stresses that DCFTAs would not only bring economic benefits for the Eastern Partners but can also accelerate institutional reforms, modernisation and development;
Amendment 89 #
2011/2306(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 35
Paragraph 35
35. WelcomNotes the maintenance of relative macroeconomic stability in Belarus, especially continuing production by big industrial units as well as the good performance of the food industry;
Amendment 141 #
2011/2306(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 68
Paragraph 68
68. Expresses its hope that Ukraine will find enough political will and courage to create political and regulatory conditions for full and timely implementation of the DCFTA, which would be of great benefit to its population;
Amendment 8 #
2011/2288(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
Amendment 19 #
2011/2288(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2a (new)
Paragraph 2a (new)
2a. Stresses the key role played by geographically targeted support in the success of a territorial development strategy; thus considers it essential that all kinds of businesses benefit from such support; recalls, however, that cohesion policy mainly targets SMEs as an asset in harmonious regional planning and diversification of the local economy;
Amendment 16 #
2011/2096(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Points out that transport networks play a leading role in spatial planning policies; notes that major transport infrastructure such as high-speed railways helps make regions less isolated while also boosting local development networks; highlights the importance of implementing specific regional projects linked to the construction of major infrastructure, involving as many partners as possible (local, regional and national authorities, private operators, civil society, etc.);
Amendment 4 #
2011/2048(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. calls for the States Parties to the Agreement on Government Procurement (GPA) to conclude the reform of that agreement as rapidly as possible to encourage greater fairness and transparency at international level by combating corruption more effectively while respecting the multi-functional nature of procurement policies; calls on those States to keep their reservations – be they territorial or sector-specific – within reasonable bounds when ratifying the future agreement; calls on non-member countries, especially those with which the EU does not have, or is not negotiating, a free trade agreement, to participate in the current revision process and afterwards to ratify the future agreement;
Amendment 10 #
2011/2048(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. stresses that in a context of increased international competition, European undertakings stand out through their capacity for innovation, the high technology they develop and the quality of the social and environmental standards they apply; calls for the Commission to encourage the recognition within the GPA of criteria in addition to price in the award of public procurement contracts; calls on the Commission to apply additional criteria of that kind when negotiating free trade agreements with non-GPA countries, taking into account the level of development of the other parties concerned when selecting and defining those criteria; considers that better rules on public procurement would make for the creation of more high- quality jobs, support for European industrial policy and the promotion of sustainable environmental and social development;
Amendment 31 #
2011/2048(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. considers that the European market cannot, on a unilateral basis, be open to third-country operators and calls for the Commission to establish an effective toolinstrument on the one hand to introduce greater reciprocity vis-à-vis States – members of the GPA or otherwise – which do not provide equivalent access to European operators and, secondly, to guarantee fair competition and a level playing field worldwide.
Amendment 29 #
2011/0439(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 4
Recital 4
(4) Public procurement plays a key role in the Europe 2020 strategy as one of the market-based instruments to be used to achieve a smart, sustainable and inclusive growth while ensuring the most efficient use of public funds. Public procurement is a key tool in the process of reframing European industrial policy. For that purpose, the current public procurement rules adopted pursuant to Directive 2004/17/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 31 March 2004 coordinating the procurement procedures of entities operating in the water, energy, transport and postal services sectors and Directive 2004/18/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 31 March 2004 on the coordination of procedures for the award of public works contracts, public supply contracts and public service contracts have to be revised and modernised in order to increase the efficiency of public spending, facilitating in particular the participation of small and medium-sized enterprises in public procurement and to enable procurers to make better use of public procurement in support of common societal goals. There is also a need to clarify basic notions and concepts to ensure better legal certainty and to incorporate certain aspects of related well-established case-law of the Court of Justice of the European Union.
Amendment 27 #
2011/0438(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 2
Recital 2
(2) Public procurement plays a key role in the Europe 2020 strategy as one of the market-based instruments to be used to achieve a smart, sustainable and inclusive growth while ensuring the most efficient use of public funds. Public procurement is a vital tool in the redefinition of European industrial policy. For that purpose, the current public procurement rules adopted pursuant to Directive 2004/17/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 31 March 2004 coordinating the procurement procedures of entities operating in the water, energy, transport and postal services sectors and Directive 2004/18/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 31 March 2004 on the coordination of procedures for the award of public works contracts, public supply contracts and public service contracts have to be revised and modernised in order to increase the efficiency of public spending, facilitating in particular the participation of small and medium-sized enterprises in public procurement and to enable procurers to make better use of public procurement in support of common societal goals. There is also a need to clarify basic notions and concepts to ensure better legal certainty and to incorporate certain aspects of related well-established case-law of the Court of Justice of the European Union.
Amendment 29 #
2011/0438(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 8 a (new)
Recital 8 a (new)
(8a) When the European Commission negotiates trade agreements with countries that are not members of the Agreement, it should include the criteria that are in addition to price in the chapter on public procurement. Contracting authorities should be able, with the Commission’s agreement, to exclude economic operators from third countries which do not open up their public procurement markets to EU businesses. This would give the Commission some scope for manoeuvre in its negotiations with third countries.
Amendment 74 #
2011/0438(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 69 – paragraph 2
Article 69 – paragraph 2
Amendment 75 #
2011/0438(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 69 – paragraph 3 – point e a (new)
Article 69 – paragraph 3 – point e a (new)
(ea) tenderers which intend to call upon a subcontractor affected by d) and e).
Amendment 78 #
2011/0438(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 69 a (new)
Article 69 a (new)
Amendment 80 #
2011/0438(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 69 b (new)
Article 69 b (new)
Amendment 81 #
2011/0438(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 71 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 71 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. The subcontractor, irrespective of its country of origin, is required to comply with labour, social and environmental standards and shall not benefit from any State aid that might result in the price of the tender price being so low that it is detrimental to fair competition.
Amendment 87 #
2011/0430(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 6 – point 1
Article 1 – point 6 – point 1
Directive 2003/98/EC
Article 6 – paragraph 2
Article 6 – paragraph 2
2. In exceptional cases, in particular wWhere public sector bodies generate a substantial part of their operating costs relating to the performance of their public service tasks from the exploitation of their intellectual property rights, public sector bodies may be allowed to charge for the re- use of documents over and above the marginal costs, according to objective, transparent and verifiable criteria, provided this is in the public interest and subject to the approval of the independent authority referred to in Article 4(4), and without prejudice to paragraphs 3 and 4 of this Article.’
Amendment 90 #
2011/0430(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 6 – point 1
Article 1 – point 6 – point 1
Directive 2003/98/EC
Article 6 – paragraph 3
Article 6 – paragraph 3
3. Notwithstanding paragraphs 1 and 2, libraries (including university libraries), museums and archives may charge over and above the marginal costs for the re-use of documents they hold.’ These charges shall be fixed on the basis of objective, transparent and verifiable criteria, subject to the approval of the authority referred to in Article 4(4). The authority shall take the flexibility of these establishments into account when establishing their tariff structure.
Amendment 109 #
2011/0430(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 9 a (new)
Article 1 – point 9 a (new)
Directive 2003/98/EC
Article 11 – paragraph 2
Article 11 – paragraph 2
9a. In Article 11 (Prohibition of exclusive arrangements), the following sentence is added at the end of paragraph 2: "Nevertheless, where the exclusive right relates specifically to the digitisation of data and information of a cultural nature, it shall be reviewed at intervals of no more than ten years."
Amendment 161 #
2011/0359(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 33 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 4
Article 33 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 4
Where throughout a continuous engagement of 6 years at least two statutory auditors or audit firms have been appointed, the maximum duration of the engagement of each statutory auditor or audit firm shall not exceed 9 years.
Amendment 166 #
2011/0359(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 33 – paragraph 3
Article 33 – paragraph 3
3. By way of derogation from paragraphs 1 and 2, on an exceptional basis the public- interest entity may request the competent authority referred to in Article 35(1) to grant an extension to re-appoint the statutory auditor or audit firm for an additional engagement. In casethe event of appointment of at least two statutory auditors or audit firms, this third engagement shall not exceed three years. In casethe event of appointment of one statutory auditor or audit firm, this third engagement shall not exceed two years.
Amendment 188 #
2011/0359(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 46 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Article 46 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Amendment 189 #
2011/0359(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 46 – paragraph 5 a (new)
Article 46 – paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Before X X 20XX [six years after the entry into force of this Regulation], the Commission shall submit an evaluation report, based on the ESMA reports and other relevant information, on all the tasks entrusted to ESMA by virtue of this Article.
Amendment 116 #
2011/0302(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 2 a (new)
Recital 2 a (new)
(2a) The Connecting Europe Facility reflects the priority industrial sectors for Europe. It will become an essential instrument for establishing a European industrial policy which is a source of sustainable growth.
Amendment 227 #
2011/0302(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 48 a (new)
Recital 48 a (new)
(48a) The participation of undertakings established in third countries is a prerequisite for achieving the objectives of the Connecting Europe Facility, in view of the experience and technical know-how which they can bring to the projects. Particular attention must, however, be drawn to the need for such undertakings to comply with labour, social and environmental law. This is a growing demand from European society. The Commission should therefore be given the means to carry out this task, with a view to promoting fair competition between European undertakings and third countries.
Amendment 228 #
2011/0302(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 48 b (new)
Recital 48 b (new)
(48b) Participation in Union-financed projects by undertakings established in third countries must be matched by a requirement for reciprocity in trade relations. Therefore European undertakings must have access to similar opportunities in the third countries concerned.
Amendment 516 #
2011/0302(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 2 – point a
Article 12 – paragraph 2 – point a
(a) in the event of an irregularity committed in the implementation of the action with regard to the provisions of Union law; by the beneficiaries and executors of the project with regard to the provisions of Union law, in particular labour, social and environmental law;
Amendment 571 #
2011/0302(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 22 – paragraph 1
Article 22 – paragraph 1
Only actions in conformityline with Union lawpolicies, and for which are in line with relevant Union policiesthe beneficiaries and executors of the project respect the obligations laid down by the legislation of the Union and of the Member State or Member States involved in the project, in particular as regards social, labour and environmental law, shall be financed under this Regulation.
Amendment 31 #
2011/0263(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Citation 1
Citation 1
Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, and in particular Article 207(2) and Article 349 thereof,
Amendment 34 #
2011/0263(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 16 a (new)
Recital 16 a (new)
(16a) The Commission undertakes to make diligent and effective use of the Stabilisation Mechanism for Bananas in order to avoid any damage to producers in the Union and, after January 2020, to maintain – if necessary – a system which, in the event of serious market disruption, will make it possible to preserve production sectors in the Union and particularly in the outermost regions.
Amendment 46 #
2011/0263(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 5 a (new)
Article 13 – paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Two years before the end of the application period referred to in paragraph 1, the Commission shall assess the impact of the application of the Stabilisation Mechanism, forward its assessment to the European Parliament and the Council, and consider the possibility of extending the application of the provisions of this article.
Amendment 25 #
2011/0262(COD)
Draft legislative resolution
Citation 1
Citation 1
Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, and in particular Article 207(2) and Article 349 thereof,
Amendment 29 #
2011/0262(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 16 a (new)
Recital 16 a (new)
(16a) The Commission should undertake to use the Stabilisation Mechanism for Bananas diligently and effectively to avoid damaging EU producers and, after January 2020, to maintain, if necessary, a mechanism enabling – in case of serious market disturbances – Union production pathways to be protected, especially those in the outermost regions.
Amendment 39 #
2011/0262(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 5 a (new)
Article 13 – paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Two years before the end of the period of application referred to in paragraph 1, the Commission shall carry out an impact study concerning the application of the Stabilisation Mechanism, which it shall forward to the European Parliament and the Council, and shall consider the possibility of extending the application of the provisions of this article.
Amendment 2 #
2011/0177(APP)
1. Believes that to get the EU out of the current economic and social crisis, and to guarantee its future competitiveness in a globalised world, it is absolutely essential that the objectives set out in the EU 2020 strategy to achieve a smart, sustainable and inclusive growth are met; points out that, to do this, the EU has the ambition ultimately to become the world’s leading science and technology destination in terms both of growth and of employment; underlines that to implement these objectives, an estimated total of EUR 1600 billion of future- oriented investments in core policies are needed;
Amendment 8 #
2011/0177(APP)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Underlines the key role that the EU budget must play in achieving the commonly agreed EU 2020 strategy objectives since, if well devised, EU funding can actually trigger and catalyse actions of clear EU added value that Member States are unable to carry out on their own, as well as create synergies and complementarities with Member States’ activities by helping them to focus on key future-oriented investments; welcomes, therefore, the Commission’s proposal to increase – relative to the current MFF 2007-2013 – the funding available for EU programmes in the fields of research, innovation, competiveness, SMEs and infrastructure; strongly believes that these proposed financial allocations constitute a bare minimum and; considers it essential for the EU to earmark 3% of its expenditure for research and innovation by 2020; calls on Europe’s public authorities and private sector to do their utmost to achieve this target; strongly warns against the temptation by some Member States to cut themallocations, as this would jeopardise the EU’s credibility and political commitment in favour of growth and jobs; emphasises, at the same time, the need to ensure sufficient budgetary flexibility so that the budgetary means can be aligned in an appropriate manner with evolving circumstances and priorities;
Amendment 19 #
2011/0177(APP)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Highlights the added value of EU programmes in favour of SMEs, as these have proven very helpful in supporting Member States’ efforts to secure SMEs’ access to funding opportunities in a time of deep financial crisis; stresses, nevertheless, that a better and, more diverse access to funding, (from grants to loans or equity financing,), simplified and centralised (one-stop shops for SMEs throughout the EU) access to funding should be available in the future for all European industrial actors; strongly believes that in the foreseen financial envelope for the Programme for the Competitiveness of enterprises and SMEs (COSME), the budget allocated to financial instruments shall be increased, and the access to it improved, so that the programme can be extended to include even more SMEs, and so that it answers more adequately to SMEs’ various needs;
Amendment 37 #
2011/0150(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 2 – point 3 – point f a (new)
Annex 2 – point 3 – point f a (new)
(fa) coherence: the technical specifications do not contradict existing national, European and international standards or those in the process of being drafted, nor do they duplicate them.
Amendment 57 #
2011/0117(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point a
a) it has been classified by the World Bank as a high-income or an upper-middle income country, or it has accounted for a share of world merchandise exports above 1%, during three consecutive years immediately preceding the update of the list of beneficiary countries;
Amendment 340 #
2011/0039(COD)
Proposal for a regulation – amending act
Annex – section 19 – point 2
Annex – section 19 – point 2
Regulation (EC) No 597/2009
Article 11 – paragraph 9
Article 11 – paragraph 9
9. For proceedings pursuant to Article 10(11), an investigation shall, whenever possible, be concluded within one year. In any event, such investigations shall be concluded within 13 months of initiation, in accordance with the findings made pursuant to Article 13 for undertakings or the findings made pursuant to Article 15 for definitive action. In exceptional cases, having regard to the complexity of the investigation, the Commission may decide, no later than 8 months after the initiation of the investigation, to extend this time limit, for a period up to, but in no case longer than, 18 months.
Amendment 343 #
2011/0039(COD)
Proposal for a regulation – amending act
Annex 1 – section 19 – point 3 – point a
Annex 1 – section 19 – point 3 – point a
Regulation (EC) No 597/2009
Article 12 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Article 12 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
The provisional duties shall be imposed no earlier than 60 days and no later than 9 months from the initiation of the proceedings. In exceptional cases, having regard to the complexity of the investigation, the Commission may decide, no later than 8 months after the initiation of the investigation, to extend this time limit, to a period up to, but in no case longer than, 12 months.
Amendment 348 #
2011/0039(COD)
Proposal for a regulation – amending act
Annex – section 19 – point 10 – point a
Annex – section 19 – point 10 – point a
Reviews carried out pursuant to Articles 18 and 19 shall be carried out expeditiously and shall normally be concluded within 12 months of the date of initiation of the review. In any event, reviews pursuant to Articles 18 and 19 shall be concluded within 15 months of initiation. In exceptional cases, having regard to the complexity of the investigation, the Commission may decide, no later than 9 months after the initiation of the investigation, to extend this time limit, for a period up to, but in no case longer than, 18 months.
Amendment 360 #
2011/0039(COD)
Proposal for a regulation – amending act
Annex – section 24 – point 3
Annex – section 24 – point 3
Regulation (EC) No 1225/2009
Article 6 – paragraph 9
Article 6 – paragraph 9
For proceedings initiated pursuant to Article 5(9), an investigation shall, whenever possible, be concluded within one year. In any event, such investigations shall be concluded within 15 months of initiation, in accordance with the findings made pursuant to Article 8 for undertakings or the findings made pursuant to Article 9 for definitive action. In exceptional cases, having regard to the complexity of the investigation, the Commission may decide, no later than 9 months after the initiation of the investigation, to extend this time limit, for a period up to, but in no case longer than, 18 months.
Amendment 362 #
2011/0039(COD)
Proposal for a regulation – amending act
Annex – section 24 – point 4 – point a
Annex – section 24 – point 4 – point a
Provisional duties may be imposed if proceedings have been initiated in accordance with Article 5, if a notice has been given to that effect and interested parties have been given an adequate opportunity to submit information and make comments in accordance with Article 5(10), if a provisional affirmative determination has been made of dumping and consequent injury to the Union industry, and if the Union interest calls for intervention to prevent such injury. The provisional duties shall be imposed no earlier than 60 days and no later than 9 months from the initiation of the proceedings. In exceptional cases, having regard to the complexity of the investigation, the Commission may decide, no later than 8 months after the initiation of the investigation, to extend this time limit, to a period up to, but in no case longer than, 12 months.
Amendment 8 #
2010/2301(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
– having regard to the Chinese Government’s White Paper of 23 December 2010 on China-Africa economic and trade cooperation,
Amendment 15 #
2010/2301(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B a (new)
Recital B a (new)
Ba. whereas increased development and WTO accession entail, besides substantial benefits, greater responsibility for China to play a full and positive role in the global economic order, in particular in the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank Group;
Amendment 36 #
2010/2301(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital F a (new)
Recital F a (new)
Fa. whereas European businesses struggle to access the Chinese market because of interventionist industrial policies, inadequate protection of intellectual property, a system of rules which is ambiguous in terms of both the substance of the rules and their application, plus other non-tariff and technical barriers to trade;
Amendment 40 #
2010/2301(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital H
Recital H
H. whereas in 2010 over 103 million products suspected of infringing intellectual property rights (IPR) of a value totalling 1.11 billion euros were seized at the EU’s external borders and China is the country of origin for 85 % of these goods; whereas production of these goods frequently takes place in facilities that also produce goods for the regular market and in disregard of both labour law and health and safety requirements, and pose a danger to consumers and, in the case of chemicals, to the wider environment;
Amendment 46 #
2010/2301(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Subheading 1
Subheading 1
Amendment 68 #
2010/2301(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Is concerned at the unreliability of the judicial system, which fails to enforce contractual obligations, and at the lack of transparency and uniformity in applying the regulatory regime governing investments;
Amendment 69 #
2010/2301(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 b (new)
Paragraph 3 b (new)
3b. Is concerned at the lack of predictability and publicity in connection with the technical rules and standards applicable to products, particularly in relation to certification, creating significant trade barriers for businesses exporting to China;
Amendment 70 #
2010/2301(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 c (new)
Paragraph 3 c (new)
3c. Calls on China to adopt international standards for products and services so as to promote trade between China and other countries to a greater extent; welcomes the fact that China is increasing its involvement in international standard- setting bodies and believes that it must be encouraged to do so through reciprocated EU involvement in the bodies which lay down Chinese standard; stresses the importance of compliance by Chinese imports with European standards for food and non-food products;
Amendment 78 #
2010/2301(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Is concerned about the problems foreigEuropean businesses encounter in accessing Chinese public procurement whereas access to European public procurement is guaranteed; regrets that China has not acceded to the plurilateral Agreement on Government Procurement (AGP) even though it committed to do so in its protocol on accession to the WTO; calls onfor the Commission to make haste in developingdraw up a new proposal quickly in accordance with the AGP provisions agreed on 15 December 2011, covering in particular state, national, regional and local enterprises and services; calls on the Commission to submit in early 2012 a European instrument to ensure better access for European businesses to foreign public procurement markets and to encourage the EU’s trading partners, such as China, to open up their public procurement markets and eliminate protectionist measures;
Amendment 80 #
2010/2301(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Points to the opening up of European public markets to Chinese businesses; is concerned at the possible resulting unfair competition when Chinese businesses can make markedly better offers than European businesses because of, in particular, disguised state aids;
Amendment 101 #
2010/2301(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Deplores the inadequate protection of IPR in China and regrets the lack of specific means available to European businesses, and particularly SMEs, to counter IPR infringements effectively; welcomes the Commission’s decision to proposer a review of the directive on the enforcement of IPR; wants China to continue to transpose current international law on the protection of IPR into its national legislation, and more specifically to combat counterfeiting, and urges the Chinese authorities to apply it correctly; regrets that China is not taking part in the negotiations on the next international agreement to combat counterfeiting (ACTA); urges the Commission and the Member States to step up customs cooperation in the EU and with third countries, particularly on the seizure of counterfeit goods, and to simplify customs procedures; is concerned at the scale of production of counterfeit and pirated goods inside China, which remains at an alarmingly high level; calls on the Commission, in cooperation with the Chinese authorities at national and regional level, to continue its fight against counterfeiting;
Amendment 105 #
2010/2301(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 a (new)
Paragraph 8 a (new)
8a. Calls on China to increase its efforts to rectify the failure to apply IPRs; stresses the importance of harmonising trade policy and regulation at central and regional level in China and of uniform implementation thereof throughout the country;
Amendment 123 #
2010/2301(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Points out that China holds sovereign debt of Member States in the eurozone; stresses that this fact has taken on a new political dimension as a result of the serious debt problems within the eurozone; calls on the Commission to start discusscreate, in cooperations with the ECB and Member States on the creation of, a coordinated system to identify which parties hold sovereign debt; wonders about the EU’s capabilities in trade negotiations with China in view of the latter’s contribution to the financial stabilisation of the eurozone;
Amendment 148 #
2010/2301(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 a (new)
Paragraph 16 a (new)
16a. Is concerned at the lack of unity in Europe on relations with China; calls on the Commission to rationalise the number of institutions responsible for EU-China relations and calls on the Council to agree on a genuine strategy for relations with China; proposes that an annual report be published on assessing compliance by China with its WTO commitments;
Amendment 3 #
2010/0323(NLE)
Motion for a resolution
Recital F
Recital F
F. whereas Uzbekistan inherited and kept largely unreformed a state-run agricultural system, whereas other countries in the same region, such as Kazakhstan and to a lesser extent Tajikistan, are modernising their agriculture and addressing many of the problems; whereas genuine agrarian reform and mechanisation will considerably reduce the incidence of forced child labour and water wastage and will make farms more profitable,
Amendment 6 #
2010/0323(NLE)
Motion for a resolution
Recital L
Recital L
L. whereas only independent monitoring can bring out the facts and so far the Uzbek Government has refused access to independent monitoring missions, whereas this refusal constitutes in itself a breach of its commitments and should be reacted to accordingly in order to bring out the facts and inform on the duration of the Autumn Harvest period, the working health conditions of students, their ages and eventually risk punishments for non- obedience,
Amendment 8 #
2010/0323(NLE)
Motion for a resolution
Recital O
Recital O
O. whereas, on the basis of the principles and objectives of the Union’s external action, the EU has the moral responsibility to use its leverage, as one of the main trading partners and a major importer of cotton from Uzbekistan, to stop the use of forced child labour in this country, whereas, therefore, the protocol cannot be treated as a purely technical agreement, as long as human rights concerns, such as forced child labour, are raised precisely with regards to cotton harvest,
Amendment 10 #
2010/0323(NLE)
Motion for a resolution
Recital U
Recital U
Amendment 14 #
2010/0323(NLE)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 subparagraph (i)
Paragraph 1 subparagraph (i)
(i) Strongly condemn the use of forced and child labour in Uzbekistan;
Amendment 17 #
2010/0323(NLE)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 subparagraph (iii)
Paragraph 1 subparagraph (iii)
(iii) Urge the Government of Uzbekistan to ensure an end to the usallow an ILO monitoring mission and to ensure that the practice of forced and child labour on the ground and to work closely with the ILO International Program on the Elimination of Child Labouris effectively in the process of being eradicated at national, viloyat and local level;
Amendment 19 #
2010/0323(NLE)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 subparagraph (iv)
Paragraph 1 subparagraph (iv)
(iv) Contribute through policy dialogue and assistance programmes to market-oriented reforms of Uzbekistan's agricultural sector; offer the EU’s assistance for the transition, ultimately, to a privatised and liberalised farming sector in Uzbekistan, in line with developments in neighbouring countries;
Amendment 21 #
2010/0323(NLE)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 subparagraph (vi)
Paragraph 1 subparagraph (vi)
Amendment 24 #
2010/0323(NLE)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 subparagraph (vii)
Paragraph 1 subparagraph (vii)
Amendment 30 #
2010/0323(NLE)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Concludes that it will only consider the consent when the recommendations set out in paragraph 1 are duly addressed by the Commission, the Council and concretely implemented by the Uzbek Government;