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36 Amendments of Nicola DANTI related to 2019/2197(INI)

Amendment 1 #
Motion for a resolution
Citation 1 a (new)
- having regard to the Commission Staff Working Document Report (SWD(2019)370) of 14 October 2019, accompanying the Commission’s report on the Implementation of Free trade Agreements, 1 January 2018 - 31 January 2018 (COM(2019)455),
2020/06/04
Committee: INTA
Amendment 2 #
Motion for a resolution
Citation 1 b (new)
- having regard to the Commission communication entitled “Trade for All: Towards a more responsible trade and investment policy;
2020/06/04
Committee: INTA
Amendment 3 #
Motion for a resolution
Citation 3
— having regard to the Political Guidelines for the next European Commission 2019-2024 of the President of the Commission Ms Ursula von der Leyen16 July 2019,
2020/06/04
Committee: INTA
Amendment 7 #
Motion for a resolution
Citation 17 a (new)
- having regard to the resolution adopted by the UN General Assembly on 25 September 2015, entitled ‘Transforming our world: the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development’,
2020/06/04
Committee: INTA
Amendment 9 #
Motion for a resolution
Citation 17 b (new)
- having regard to Articles 2 and 21 of the Treaty on European Union (TEU) and to Chapter V, Title II of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union (TFEU), as well as article 218 TFEU.
2020/06/04
Committee: INTA
Amendment 10 #
Motion for a resolution
Citation 17 c (new)
- having regard to its resolution in June 2015 on the EU strategy for equality between women and men post-2015;
2020/06/04
Committee: INTA
Amendment 11 #
Motion for a resolution
Citation 17 d (new)
- having regard to its own- initiative resolution on gender equality in trade agreements, March 2018;
2020/06/04
Committee: INTA
Amendment 12 #
Motion for a resolution
Citation 17 e (new)
- Having regard to the gender equality strategy of the European Commission in March 2020;
2020/06/04
Committee: INTA
Amendment 13 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital A
A. whereas while significant parts of Parliament’s resolution of 30 May 2018 on the implementation of the Common Commercial Policy remain valid, some other parts need to be updated due to the new developments and configuration in international trade worldwide;deleted
2020/06/04
Committee: INTA
Amendment 17 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital A a (new)
A a. Whereas the EU’s common commercial policy is an exclusive competence of the EU that is carried out together by the European Commission, the Council and the Parliament;
2020/06/04
Committee: INTA
Amendment 18 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital A b (new)
A b. Whereas the Common Commercial Policy comprises a body of trade agreements and legislative measures which aims to ensure that the EU continues to safeguard its existing social and regulatory model, while using trade policy to promote EU values around the world; whereas the EU should step up its efforts to promote fair competition, ensuring a level playing field and addressing contemporary trade issues; whereas fulfilling these objectives requires good orientation of Union trade policy and full and efficient implementation and monitoring thereof in a fairer and more transparent manner;
2020/06/04
Committee: INTA
Amendment 19 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital A c (new)
A c. Whereas the Union is the world’s leading commercial power and the biggest single market in the world, acting as a major driver of economic prosperity; whereas the Union is the world’s leading exporter of goods and services, sustaining more than 36 million jobs in Europe; whereas the last indicators reveal that in 2019 the EU exports on goods rose to €2.132.3 billion, which amounts to an increase of 3,5% from the previous year, being the largest exporter of agri-food products in the world; whereas despite the current global challenges the main trading partners are the US and China;
2020/06/04
Committee: INTA
Amendment 21 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital A e (new)
A e. Whereas since the European Commission adopted in 2015 the Communication entitled ‘Trade for All: Towards a more responsible trade and investment policy’, the EU has concluded and started applying a number of new trade agreements.
2020/06/04
Committee: INTA
Amendment 22 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital A f (new)
A f. Whereas EU trade agreements should represent opportunities for growth through market access and the lifting of trade barriers; whereas it is of fundamental importance that negotiations are conducted in a spirit of reciprocity and mutual benefit, in order to tackle unfair trade practices and secure EU rules and standards; whereas the Union should continue safeguarding EU geographical indications, which are of great economic and cultural value, in multilateral and bilateral negotiations;
2020/06/04
Committee: INTA
Amendment 24 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital B
B. whereas recent Eurobarometer figures show that around 60 % of the EU citizens believe that the EU’s trade policy bringsy benefits for themrom international trade; whereas part of the public opinion is strongly vocal against trade policy and trade agreements; whereas the European Commission and the Member States must continue to develop a proper communication strategy on trade policy and trade agreements, which aims to tackle misconceptions, erroneous perceptions and distorted interpretations, as well as fake news on trade and to transmit as much information as possible, while targeting specific stakeholders and raising economic operators’ awareness about trade agreements;
2020/06/04
Committee: INTA
Amendment 32 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital B a (new)
B a. whereas the European Parliament has stressed the need for a gender perspective in EU international trade policy in 2015 and in 2018 for gender equality in trade agreements;
2020/06/04
Committee: INTA
Amendment 52 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
2. Notes that since the Commission adopted its latest trade strategy in 2015, entitled ‘Trade for All’, the EU has concluded and started applying a number of new trade agreementsdeleted
2020/06/04
Committee: INTA
Amendment 77 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
5. Stresses that it is a critical moment for multilateralism and for the global trading system;deleted
2020/06/04
Committee: INTA
Amendment 82 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5 a. 5. Stresses its support for an open, fair, balanced, sustainable, and valued based and multilateral trading system, considering that it has been under pressure over the last years;
2020/06/04
Committee: INTA
Amendment 101 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
9. Takes note ofIs very concerned with the dramastic change in the US trade strategy over the past three years, which is focused on bilateral trade, the rise of protectionist measures and often legally questionable unilateral trade measures; takes note ofpoints out the limited progress made towards implementing the joint US-EU Statement of 25 July 2018; stresses the importance of relaunching the EU-US talks on the basis of the existing negotiating mandates adopted in April 2019 by the Council;
2020/06/04
Committee: INTA
Amendment 114 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 a (new)
10 a. Expresses deep concern at the damages that the EU agri-food sector is facing as a result of the Airbus-Boeing dispute; stresses that it has been a long- standing conflict whose implications the European Commission had to foresee, ahead of the tariffs applied by the US, in the most thorough and comprehensive manner; deplores the lack of timely solutions and effective preventive measures to counter the negative impact experienced, and therefore urges the European Commission to take its responsibility and increase its efforts for a coordinated and unified EU response;
2020/06/04
Committee: INTA
Amendment 120 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 a (new)
11 a. Points out that in light of the continued application of US tariffs, some actions that have already been taken at EU level for the protection of some sectors could also be taken in order to safeguard other sectors; calls therefore on the European Commission to revise the measures carried out as regards agricultural products, such as table olives, which have been suffering a significant loss of competitiveness and market share, as well as growth, investment and job creation;
2020/06/04
Committee: INTA
Amendment 128 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
12. Notes that China remainpresents a market of opportunities because of its size and growth, but that great challenges remain for EU businesses due to the consolidation of the state-lere are many barriers for EU businesses to access and operate in this market, due to the state-led and state- sponsored Chinese economy, where state- owned businesses benefit from exclusive or dominating market access; condemns all types of discriminatory measures facing EU companies in China and calls on the Commission to constantly monitor the persistent acts of discrimination and work with the Chinese authorities in order to put an end to such actdismantle such acts and barriers;
2020/06/04
Committee: INTA
Amendment 156 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
15. Acknowledges the promising outcome presented in the Commission’s report regarding the implementation of free trade agreements (FTAs), in particular South Korea, Central and Latin America, Canada, Eastern partners, and African Caribbean and Pacific Group of States (ACP) countries; stresses that EU trade agreements have a clear track record of, in most cases, reaching their primary objective of creating significant opportunitpoints out however that the European Commission has estimated an increase of negative economic impact of trade and investment barriers for EU exportersas a result onf third- country trade marketse protectionist trend;
2020/06/04
Committee: INTA
Amendment 183 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
19. NotWelcomes the progress made towards implementing the African Continental Free Trade Area (ACFTA), which aims to provide a single continental market for goods and services, with free movement of people and investments; welcomes the EU’s support in setting up the new African Union Trade Observatory; calls for continued EU support for ACFTA in line with the Africa-Europe Alliance for Sustainable Investments and Jobs;
2020/06/04
Committee: INTA
Amendment 186 #
Motion for a resolution
Subheading 6 a (new)
Latin America
2020/06/04
Committee: INTA
Amendment 187 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 a (new)
19 a. Recalls that the European Union and Latin America maintain close cooperation with each other on the basis of their historical, cultural and economic ties, with the LAC region representing the EU's fifth largest trade partner. Believes that the EU's presence in the region is fundamental in terms of both enhancing cooperation based on shared values as well as a vector for pursuing the EU's external action policy, notably in terms of strengthening the multilateral rules-based trade system;
2020/06/04
Committee: INTA
Amendment 188 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 b (new)
19 b. Welcomes the conclusions of the trade negotiations with Mexico and the Mercosur countries, which have both the potential to deepen our strategic partnership with Latin America and to create additional opportunities in our trade relations with those countries; notes that such opportunities would also give EU companies access to an increasingly growing market;
2020/06/04
Committee: INTA
Amendment 189 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 c (new)
19 c. Is convinced that the modernisation of the Association Agreement with Chile will serve to further boost the EU's presence in the wider region and help promote an international trade agenda based on sustainable development, stronger protection for environmental and labour standards and respect for human rights; call on the Commission to ensure the on-going negotiations deliver on these principles and an agreement can be reached in a timely manner;
2020/06/04
Committee: INTA
Amendment 190 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 d (new)
19 d. Considers that the Association Agreement between the EU and Mercosur represents the first "block to block" deal of its nature, with the potential to create a free market area encompassing approximately 800 million citizens, and placing the EU in a unique position given its "first mover advantage" in an otherwise highly-protectionist market;
2020/06/04
Committee: INTA
Amendment 201 #
Motion for a resolution
Subheading 8 a (new)
Stresses that the European Commission and Member States must work on a better communication strategy of EU trade policy benefits and awareness-raising in order to effectively engage with society and stakeholders; recalls that roadmaps provide the opportunity for the European Commission to communicate and explain the reasons behind a particular initiative and its objectives, as well as to engage with them and receive feedback; points out that the European Commission should ensure the full transparency of roadmaps and other consultation activities to maximise their impact and guarantee the involvement of stakeholders;
2020/06/04
Committee: INTA
Amendment 216 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25
25. Welcomes the conclusions of the trade negotiations with Mexico and the MERCOSUR countries, which have both the potential to deepen our strategic partnership with Latin America and to create additional opportunities in our trade relations with those countries; notes that such opportunities would also give EU companies access to an increasingly growing market;deleted
2020/06/04
Committee: INTA
Amendment 239 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 28 a (new)
28 a. Welcomes in this regard the inclusion of the Paris Agreement and its binding nature in the TSD Chapter of the EU-Mercosur Association Agreement, which represents a clear commitment with the fight against climate change, deforestation and to the multilateral approach that is needed in order to reduce global warming.
2020/06/04
Committee: INTA
Amendment 290 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 36
36. Notes that SMEs account for approximately 30 % of the EU goods exports; supports the idea that a specific chapter on SMEs should be part of all proposed FTAs, as done in the EU-Japan agreement, and that they should be included when revising existing FTAs, as is the case of the modernised Agreement with Mexico; notes that trade barriers and bureaucracy are especially problematic for SMEs that cannot afford the extra work to overcome them;
2020/06/04
Committee: INTA
Amendment 308 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 39 b (new)
39 b. Believes that trade agreements should become vectors for achieving gender equality and improving living standards for women across all industries covered by the EU's FTAs, especially with regards to equal pay. Notes that women receive less than two-fifths of the benefits of free trade agreements in terms of jobs generated; Insists on the need to start collecting gender-disaggregated data to formulate the provisions necessary to strengthen the position of women and to monitor the progress of women;
2020/06/04
Committee: INTA
Amendment 309 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 39 c (new)
39 c. Welcomes the introduction of gender aspects in the modernisation of the EU-Chile Association Agreement and the recommendations on gender and trade issued by the EU-Canada Joint Committee, setting out a platform that can promote understanding on how trade agreement can contribute to gender equality.
2020/06/04
Committee: INTA