6 Amendments of Maria GRAPINI related to 2015/2061(INI)
Amendment 13 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Acknowledges that the strong relations between the EU, the EEA EFTA countries and Switzerland go beyond economic integration and the extension of the Single Market, and contribute to stability and prosperity to the benefit of all citizens and businesses; underlines the importance of ensuring the proper functioning of the Single Market in order to create a level playing field and generate new jobs;
Amendment 21 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Stresses that the backlog of legal acts pending incorporation remains a concern, and therefore urges the EEA EFTA states, in close collaboration with the EU, to step up their efforts in order to uphold the integrity of the Single Market;
Amendment 31 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Welcomes the fact that Liechtenstein reduced its transposition deficit from 1 % to 0.7 %, which is below the deficit target; is concerned, however, by the fact that its legislation concerning the entry and residence rights of certain family members of EEA nationals and the restrictions imposed on EEA nationals residing in Liechtenstein from taking up employment in another EEA state does not seem to be fully in line with EEA law; calls on the Principality of Liechtenstein accordingly to align its legislation regarding right of entry and residence and the restrictions imposed on EEA citizens resident in Liechtenstein seeking to take up employment in another EEA country;
Amendment 46 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 a (new)
Paragraph 12 a (new)
12a. Takes the view that the framework provisions governing the involvement of Switzerland with the EU are contained in the bilateral sectoral agreements concluded between them; notes that the measures restricting the free movement of persons adopted by referendum in Switzerland are creating an imbalance and undermining the benefits of the agreements for the EU Member States;
Amendment 52 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Takes note of the outcome of the referendum of 9 February 2014 on the ‘Against Mass Immigration’ popular initiative and the decisions taken on 11 February 2015 by the Swiss Federal Council in relation to its implementation of a draft implementing law and new flanking measures; expects Switzerland to respect its obligations in particular thosepoints out that these measures are run counter to obligations stemming from the Free Movement of Persons Agreement (FMPA) and expects Switzerland to respect these obligations; points out that the question of migration of citizens from third countries should not be confused with the free movement of persons as enshrined in the Treaties; notes in this respect that Switzerland has introduced unilateral measures in order to avoid discrimination against Croatian citizens but considers that these measures fall short of the Protocol extending the FMPA to include Croatia;
Amendment 65 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 a (new)
Paragraph 16 a (new)
16a. Takes the view that reciprocity and fairness between the EEA and Switzerland are necessary with regard to their use of the single market.