Activities of Richard SULÍK related to 2015/2256(INI)
Shadow reports (1)
REPORT on the Single Market governance within the European Semester 2016 PDF (455 KB) DOC (124 KB)
Amendments (12)
Amendment 14 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital D
Recital D
D. whereas the ediffective coordination of economic and fiscal policies to enable growth and jobs must encompass micro- and macroeconomic coordinationrences in implementation of “acquis communautaire” together with the differences of the national rules related to the single market may also create barriers for the functioning of the single market;
Amendment 23 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital F a (new)
Recital F a (new)
Fa. whereas first of all, it is compliance with existing rules within the European Semester and the Single Market that will provide real insight into the suitability or shortcomings of current rules;
Amendment 27 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. BelievStresses that effective coordination of economic and fiscal policies must also encompass macro- and microeconomic coordination, and calls forcompliant but diverse implementation of the EU rules within Member States, together with various national legal orders might negatively influence functioning of the Single Market; asks the Commission to monitor and evaluate the functioning of the Sinclusion of coordination of current EU microeconomic policies gle Market in Member States, to identify unnecessary non-tariff, regulatory and administrative barriers and to prepare country specific recommendations concerning the European Semester processelimination of barriers in the Single Market;
Amendment 36 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Underlines that the Single Market (SM) is the backbone of Member States’ economies; highlights the economic benefits of the SM, such as product and market integration, economies of scale, stronger competition, and a level playing field for 500 million citizens across the 28 Member States, providing greater choice and lowerof quality and prices for consumers;
Amendment 56 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Reiterates a call for inclusion of the Single Market pillar in the European Semester, with a system for regular monitoring, identification of the country specific barriers of the Single Market and evaluation of SM integration and competitiveness focused on a set of priorities where action would generate the most impact in growth and jobs; considers that the system should comprise a robust information database, a set of quantitative and qualitative indicators, benchmarking, peer review and exchange of best practices;
Amendment 99 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Stresses that the public sector and public procurement are critical drivers of bothpublic procurement in the public sector makes a significant contribution to Member State and business growth, job creation and competitiveness (representing more than 19 % of EU GDP expenditure); asks the Commission to support transparency of the public procurement in the public sector to the greatest possible extend;
Amendment 117 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Highlights that it is the private sector that is a crucial driver of the sustainable growth and job creation and that national regulations and practices, coupled with inadequate implementation of the mutual recognition principle, continue to create unnecessary barriers and burdens for businesses; calls for better enforcement of the principle and cost-efficient instruments for dispute settlement;
Amendment 128 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Highlights that the intensity of tangible and intangible capital accumulation in the EU has been lower post-financial crisis when compared to competitors; believes that revitalising investment is of the utmost importance in order to restore productivity and long-term growth in the EU; emphasises that the lag in public spending is especially pronounced in the area of information and communication technologies (ICT);
Amendment 145 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25
Paragraph 25
25. Points out that investment patterns by businesses have seen a remarkable change, with expenditure in intangible assets growing in size and importance in comparison to investment in tangibles; stresses that in relation to intangible assets, only 17 % of firm investment goes towards scientific R&D; calls on policymakers to provide further support for thiswork on removing regulatory barriers that impede the realization of the full potential of new innovation lever;
Amendment 167 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 33
Paragraph 33
33. Points to the importance of monitoring and data collection and the need for a robust and integrated system; is concerned that information on the public consultation in most cases are available only in one language, that does not allow all interested parties to comment on the important issues and proposals; considers that data and evidence should be taken into account when making strategic decisions, setting priorities for action and enforcement, and evaluating SM integration and competitiveness, and also within structured compliance dialogue with Member States;
Amendment 172 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 34
Paragraph 34
34. Remains concerned about the long length of infringement procedures and the high number of outstanding cases; suggests that the Commission prioritises and focuses infringement action in a timely and effective manner on areas with the most dissuasive impact; recognises the need for a fast-track extra-judicial arbitration procedure as a fast, alternative remedy instrument;
Amendment 183 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 38
Paragraph 38
38. Recognises the importance of better regulation principles and the REFIT initiative, and the need for regulatory security and predictability, when designing new legislative initiatives; calls in this context not to alter the obligations reduced within REFIT by new burdens;