Activities of Antanas GUOGA related to 2015/2256(INI)
Plenary speeches (2)
Single Market governance within the European Semester 2016 (A8-0017/2016 - Catherine Stihler)
European Semester for economic policy coordination: Annual Growth Survey 2016 - European Semester for economic policy coordination: employment and social aspects in the Annual Growth Survey 2016 - Single Market governance within the European Semester 2016 (debate)
Shadow reports (1)
REPORT on the Single Market governance within the European Semester 2016 PDF (455 KB) DOC (124 KB)
Amendments (16)
Amendment 42 #
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; Urges the Commission for systematic monitoring of implementation and enforcement of the Single Market rules through the CSRs, in particular where those rules provide a significant contribution to the structural reforms;
Amendment 57 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Reiterates a call for inclusion of the Single Market pillar in the European Semester, with a system for regular monitoring and evaluation of SM integration and competitiveness focused on a set of priorities where action would generate the most impact in growth and jobs; considers that the system should comprise a robust information database, a set of quantitative and qualitative indicators aims at measuring inter alia the economic effects of application of the Single Marker rules, benchmarking, peer review and exchange of best practices;
Amendment 96 #
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 providersand administrative burden going cross-border;
Amendment 107 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Highlights the need for fast and comprehensive implementation of the Public Procurement Directive in its whole; highlights the potential of eProcurement to tackle remaining inefficiencies by simplifying the whole value-chain of public procurement and making cross-border business opportunities much easier to find; calls on the Commission to develop incentives to encourage SME participation in public procurement;
Amendment 118 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Highlights that national regulations and practices, coupled with inadequate implementation of the mutual recognition principle, continue to create unnecessary barriers and burdens for businesses; calls on the Commission and the Member States to ensure proper application and for better enforcement of the principle and cost-efficient instruments for dispute settlement;
Amendment 120 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 a (new)
Paragraph 16 a (new)
16a. Invites the Commission to consult stakeholders in order to identify sectors and markets where the application of mutual recognition principle is insufficient or problematic;
Amendment 134 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21 a (new)
Paragraph 21 a (new)
21a. Urges Member States to properly and timely implement and enforce the rules of the Single Market; highlights the importance of implementation of CSRs - including reforms of national products and services markets - to unlock Member States' growth potential;
Amendment 135 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21 b (new)
Paragraph 21 b (new)
21b. Believes that Member States have to step up their efforts to modernise their public administrations by providing more, and better accessible, digital services for citizens and businesses, and to facilitate cross border cooperation and interoperability of public administrations;
Amendment 143 #
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; Highlights the importance of ensuring the best possible conditions for the collaborative economy to develop and thrive;
Amendment 151 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26 a (new)
Paragraph 26 a (new)
26a. Stresses that accessible, affordable, efficient and high-quality parcel delivery is an essential prerequisite for a thriving cross-border e-commerce for the benefit of SMEs and consumers in particular
Amendment 162 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 32
Paragraph 32
32. Calls on the Commission to take a strategic approach to enforcement and use all available evidence and instruments at its disposal, including rigorous notification of Member State legislation (ex-ante and ex- post), the ‘single market test’, proportionality, in particular in the area of regulated professions, benchmarking, best practices, peer pressure, alternative arbitration systems, existing Court of Justice of the European Union rulings and infringement procedures;
Amendment 164 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 32 a (new)
Paragraph 32 a (new)
32a. Calls upon the Commission to use all available measures, including infringement procedures, when necessary, to ensure full implementation of legislation on the single market of goods, services and in the digital sphere and to ensure structural reforms in product, services and labour markets in Member States;
Amendment 171 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 34
Paragraph 34
34. Remains concerned about the length of infringement procedures and the number of outstanding cases; suggests that the Commission prioritises and focuses infringement action on areas with the most dissuasive impact; recognises the need for a fast-track extra-judicial arbitration procedure as a fast, alternative remedy instrument;
Amendment 174 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 35
Paragraph 35
35. Notes the benefits of SOLVIT; requests that SOLVIT be strengthened and better connected to Commission services, and well integrated with existing projects and databases such as CHAP and EU Pilot in order to create information synergies and share best practices; requests that the Commission follow up consistently on unresolved cases; Urges the Commission and the Member States to ensure the necessary support and expertise for SOLVIT to deal efficiently with the cases received;
Amendment 178 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 36
Paragraph 36
36. 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 immediate adoption of the Product Safety and Market Surveillance Package by the Council of the European Union; believes that the Commission has to take responsibility for not doing enough to in this area;
Amendment 180 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 37
Paragraph 37
37. Welcomes the Commission initiative to create a Single Digital Gateway as an accessible umbrella portal that will streamline and simplify access to information and promote existing dedicated users’ platforms; stresses the role of national and regional governments in promoting such platforms, making them accessible and educating their users; calls the Commission further strengthen and streamline online Single Market tools;