Activities of Pascal DURAND related to 2015/2256(INI)
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Amendments (12)
Amendment 33 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Underlines that the Single Market (SM) is the backbone of Member States’ economies; highlights the economic benefits of the SM, such as product and market integration, economies of scale, stronger competition, and a level playing field for 500 million citizens across the 28 Member States, providing greater choice and lower prices for consumers; underlines that the Single Market should allow the relocation of certain activities to encourage shorter distances between producer and consumer;
Amendment 43 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Emphasises the importance of advancing the SM to achieve structural economic growth in order to attract investment in the real economy, particularly innovation and the green economy;
Amendment 86 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Regrets that further implementation of the Services Directive, covering activities representing more than 45 % of the EU’s GDP and employment, is hindered by a multitude ofsome varying national rules and regulations that are not always in the public interest and that the notification procedure is often not complied with;
Amendment 90 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Welcomes the modernisation of the Professional Qualifications Directive, proposing a smoother system of recognition of qualifications supporting labour mobility; highlights that the regulation of similar regulated professions still varies substantially between Member States, as do reserves of activities, thus hampering labour mobility and job creation; underlines that the modernisation of this Directive should not prejudice the right of the Member States receiving workers to legislate in the public interest;
Amendment 97 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Welcomes the proposal by the Commission to launch a legislative initiative introducing a services passport as a helpful tool to reduce barriers faced by service providers going cross-border; takes the view, however, that it would be appropriate to provide more detail on the outlines of this proposal, whilst ensuring that the rules of the destination country can be applied;
Amendment 102 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Stresses that the public sector and public procurement are critical drivers of bothfor Member State ands, the public, business, growth, job creation and competitiveness (representing more than 19 % of EU GDP expenditure), and that they should set an example in terms of high social and environmental standards, in order to encourage positive structural changes for society;
Amendment 113 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 a (new)
Paragraph 15 a (new)
15a. Stresses the need to strengthen and improve tax coordination, in order to prevent unfair competition and market distortions and ensure equal opportunities in the Single Market;
Amendment 119 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Highlights that national regulations and practices, coupled with inadequate implementation of the mutual recognition of products principle, continue to create unnecessary barriers and burdens for businesses; calls for better enforcement of the principle and cost-efficient instruments for dispute settlement;
Amendment 141 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24
Paragraph 24
24. Welcomes new business models emerging under the collaborative economy, creating a clear opportunity for growth, jobs and a wider choice for consumers and entrepreneurs; underlines that it would be appropriate to clarify the rules, particularly tax and social rules, to which these activities are subject;
Amendment 147 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25 a (new)
Paragraph 25 a (new)
25a. Highlights, in line with the European Parliament resolution of 9 July 2015 on the circular economy, that indicators relating to effective resource use should be included in the European Semester;
Amendment 176 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 36
Paragraph 36
36. Underlines that the recent emissions- testing cheating scandal in the motor- vehicle sector brought to light serious failings in the implementation of Single Market rules; urges national market surveillance authorities to cooperate more closely and to exchange information and best practices to effectively tackle the high number of illegal and non-compliant products incurring high costs for complying businesses; calls for the immediatdemands the establishment of a European market- surveillance authority, in order to ensure the independence of checks and of market surveillance; is extremely concerned by the length of time taken by the Council of the European Union in the adoption of the Product Safety and Market Surveillance Package by the Council, which jeopardises the safety of products in the EU, and calls ofn the European UnionCouncil to adopt it immediately;
Amendment 182 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 38
Paragraph 38
38. Recognises the importance of better regulation principles and the REFIT initiative, and the need for regulatory security and predictability, when designing new legislative initiatives; underlines that the better lawmaking principle should not prejudice the right of the EU and the Member States to legislate in areas crucial to the public interest, such as health and the environment.