6 Amendments of Arne GERICKE related to 2016/2244(INI)
Amendment 4 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Stresses the importance of franchise-based and independent retailers for vibrant inner cities in Europe;
Amendment 5 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 b (new)
Paragraph 1 b (new)
1b. Recalls that groups of independent retailers are not the same as franchises;
Amendment 8 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Believes that the existing EU policy framework with regard to franchising should be examined to ensure it is fit for purpose in line with the better regulation principles;
Amendment 9 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 – introductory part
Paragraph 4 – introductory part
4. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to implement measures to improve protection of franchisees and their employees while ensuring that the business concerned remains viable:
Amendment 17 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 – indent 6
Paragraph 4 – indent 6
- national rules should be harmonised across all Member States;deleted
Amendment 21 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Stresses the need to ensure that, in particular, international concerns operating on the franchise principle pay appropriate taxes at national level in order to ensure fair competition for small and medium-sized businesses and independent retailers;