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7 Amendments of Dita CHARANZOVÁ related to 2017/2028(INI)

Amendment 2 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
1. Recalls that corruption is inextricably linked to harm toundermines human rights, equality, economic growth, social justice and the environment; stresses in particular the profound impact that corruption has on trade, negatively affecting many areas such as investment, customs, licensing, regulation, procurement processes;
2017/05/10
Committee: INTA
Amendment 13 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
2. Emphasises thatViews trade agreements should be seen as a key mechanism forto promotinge anti-corruption measures and good governance; calls for such agreements toWelcomes in this regard the fact that many trade agreements concluded and being negotiated with the EU include commitments to good governance and multilateral anti-corruption conventions in a, some through specific anti-corruption chapters in the agreement; Reaffirms the aim stated in the Trade for All Strade dealtegy to include ambitious provisions on anti- corruption in all future trade agreements; Welcomes the measures that the EU has already taken to combat corruption in its trade policy, for instance through GSP+, and the inclusion of commitments to ratify international anti-corruption conventions with trading partners;
2017/05/10
Committee: INTA
Amendment 26 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
3. Calls for whistleblower protection to be addressed in EU trade dealsWhile having regard to the current internal EU discussion on whistleblower protections, acknowledges the possibility for whistleblower protection to be addressed in the future in EU trade deals once an EU wide system is in place; stresses that signatory parties of trade agreements should take measures to promote the active participation of the private sector, civil society organisations and domestic advisory groups in the implementation of anti-corruption programmes and clauses in international trade and investment deals;
2017/05/10
Committee: INTA
Amendment 29 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
4. Believes that passWelcomes the entering into force of the WTO Trade Facilitation Agreement on 22 February 2017 which provides measures to combat corruption in global trade; Believes, however, that passing or reforming legislation is in itself insufficient and that implementation is the key; points out that legislative reform needs to be accompanied by training of the judiciary, public access to information and transparency measures; points out that trade agreements could help in monitoring domestic reform in relation to anti-corruption policies;
2017/05/10
Committee: INTA
Amendment 34 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
5. Regrets the lack of effective enforcement andCalls for better monitoring of the implementation of anti-corruption provisions in current EU trade agreements; calls onEncourages the Commission to negotiate enforceabset clear and rele vanti-corruption provisions in all future trade agreemen conditions and performance indicators allowing better assessment and demonstration of results;
2017/05/10
Committee: INTA
Amendment 40 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
6. Insists that EU trade partners lose benefits granted by trade agreements where they fail to comply with anti- corruption commitments or with international standards in the field of anti-corruption; calls on the Commission to set clear and relevant conditions and performance indicators allowing better assessment and demonstration of results; calls, furthermore, on the Commission to respond firmly, proportionally and quickly where the beneficiary government shows insufficient commitment to comply with what has been agreed.Deleted
2017/05/10
Committee: INTA
Amendment 47 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Calls on the Commission to set up consultation mechanisms in cases of system corruption with trading partners and to provide exchanges of expertise to assist countries implementing anti- corruption measures;
2017/05/10
Committee: INTA