5 Amendments of Klaus BUCHNER related to 2015/2105(INI)
Amendment 4 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Takes note of the EU's new strategy on trade and investment entitled 'Towards a more responsible trade and investment policy' and stresses the fundamental role of trade in the areas of peace, growth, and employment and remains critical about the current practise of European arms exports;
Amendment 15 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Recalls that trade policy contributes to compliance with the values upheld by the EU such as democracy, the rule of law, human rights and the protection of the environment and social rights and must be in line with other EU policies such as the fight against climate change and the decarbonisation of the European economy; Wwelcomes the Commission's announcement of the incorporation in trade agreements of tools aimed at fighting corruption and will remain attentive to the measures proposed;
Amendment 41 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Emphasises the need for trade to beto conduct sustainable and responsible; underlines trade policies; highlights the importance to produce preliminary thorough assessments of the social and environmental impact of the main trade agreements and underlines, in this regard, the importance of implementing chapters on sustainable development in trade agreements which will enable tough social and environmental standards to be put in place;
Amendment 50 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Calls on the Commission to ensure the proper implementation of trade agreements by increasing the involvement of Parliaments and stakeholders providing the framework for an adequate and transparent monitoring and oversight;
Amendment 56 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Recalls that multilateral trade negotiations aremain a the priority for the EU, which is also conducting bilateral negotiations in an ambitious spirit of reciprocity and mutual benefit and notes that an inclusive, multilateral approach is more likely to safeguard economic stability in least developed countries and thus contribute to overall European and global security; recognizes that the EU is also conducting bilateral negotiations and the adverse effects it has on multilateral trade negotiation outcomes, as seen in the last Doha Ministerial Conference in Nairobi;