Activities of Doru-Claudian FRUNZULICĂ related to 2015/2067(INI)
Plenary speeches (1)
Protocol amending the Marrakesh agreement establishing the World Trade Organization (Trade facilitation agreement) (A8-0238/2015 - Pablo Zalba Bidegain)
Amendments (4)
Amendment 7 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Is convinced that the Agreement is a development opportunity that by helping to create a more favourable business environment enhances export competitiveness and brings expanded trade opportunities, in particular to small and medium-sized enterprises and land- locked developing countries, and can attract more private sector investment;
Amendment 8 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Acknowledges that the implementation of the Agreement will improve the conditions for the deepening of regional economic integration, enhance the efficiency of cross-border trade flows and thus increase regional trade exchanges, notably in Africa; notes that regional initiatives should be pursued in line with the WTO Agreement;
Amendment 11 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Recognises that private sector expertise can play a central role in promoting trade facilitation measures and in providing assistance and support for TFA implementation in developing countries; takes note of a planned USAID initiative for a public-private alliance towards this end; calls on the Commission to encourage private sector involvement and to explore possibilities for partnerships with European industries in support of implementing the TFA;
Amendment 12 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 b (new)
Paragraph 5 b (new)
5b. Acknowledges that the implementation of trade facilitation reforms has broader development benefits; notes in this context the key role that customs can play in facilitating the expeditious movement of consignments of disaster relief items; stresses that emergency humanitarian assistance should benefit from simplified customs clearance procedures to speed up aid deliveries, and, moreover, be exempt from duties and taxes.