6 Amendments of Ignazio CORRAO related to 2018/2005(INI)
Amendment 1 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1 a. whereas at least 218 million children are exploited as child labour; tens of them in order for corporations to have lower costs and/or cheaper row material;
Amendment 28 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4 a. Calls on the EU to ensure that goods circulated in the EU under ethical certifications schemes are free from forced labour, including child labour, to both guarantee the reliable use of the words fair and ethical, as well as an informed choice to the consumers;
Amendment 37 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Reiterates the importance of the multilateral rules-based order as the most effective way to achieve an inclusive global trading system; emphasises the importance of comprehensive binding provisions on social, labour and environmental standards in trade agreements; welcomes the Commission’s commitment to include a chapter on Trade and Sustainable Development in all trade agreements;
Amendment 48 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Stresses that Economic Partnership Agreements (EPAs) arcan be an important instrument to promote sustainable development through trade, if accompanied by appropriate structural measures;
Amendment 53 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6 a. Underline that general reliance on voluntary measure to promote business respect for human right by Member States has proven insufficient, and call on the EU for mandatory measures as essential steps toward the main goals.
Amendment 62 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7 a. Stresses that there are profound gaps in transparency and traceability, raising serious questions over the integrity of many ethical auditing and certification scheme in the supply chains.