Activities of Igor ŠOLTES related to 2015/2089(INI)
Plenary speeches (1)
Towards improved single market regulation (A8-0278/2015 - Anneleen Van Bossuyt) SL
Amendments (16)
Amendment 11 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Considers that improving single market regulation should be both a priority and a shared responsibility of the Union institutions; believes that good legislation should contribute to competitiveness, the creation of jobs and smart and inclusive growth, and must do so in a way that stimulates, rather than frustrates, the European economy;
Amendment 15 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Considers that the principle of subsidiarity is an essential element and must represent the starting poibe taken into account for policy formulation;
Amendment 16 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Recalls that the responsibility for subsidiarity extends beyond the Commission, the Council and Parliament, and includes a role for national and – where appropriate –regional parliamentsassemblies; recalls that the subsidiarity principle implies that policies should be decided at the most appropriate institutional level - whether European, national or regional; believes that the input of parliaments should be given appropriate weight and consideration in the context of the subsidiarity mechanism, but also as regards political dialogue;
Amendment 21 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Notes that the deadlines involved in the subsidiarity mechanism are sometimes too short to ensure that parliaments always have time to consider in detail aspects of implementation or other practical matters; considers, therefore, that parliaments should be afforded moresufficient time to respond; considers, as well, that a stronger ‘red card' procedure should be introduced, allowing proposals to be rejected on grounds of lack of conformity with subsidiarity, while avoiding to delay the European decision making process and the implementation of necessary or urgent European legislation;
Amendment 30 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Believes that, where the need for European regulation can be demonstratedis necessary, the institutions should jointly undertake to ensure that the principle of proportionality, as well as the principles of simplicity, transparency, coherence and respect for fundamental rights, are reflected in the drafting of the relevant legislation;
Amendment 35 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Believes that single market legislation should be to the benefit of competitiveness, innovation and growtha sustainable development based on balanced economic growth, a competitive social market economy, innovation and a high level of consumer protection, and views effective impact assessments as an important tool for informing policymakers on how best to design regulation to achieve these aims and their single market objectives;
Amendment 49 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
Amendment 57 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Believes that wide consultation is essential, particularly with regard to informal groupings, such as expert groups involved in standardisation activities, as well as relevant stakeholders, including social partners, consumer, environmental and social organisations, and regional and local authorities; considers the proper balancing of these groups, the publication of documents and evidence, and the invitation to all stakeholders to contribute effectively to the development of policy in this area, to be an important driver for innovation and the strengthening of the single market, particularly with regard to the Digital Single Market agenda;
Amendment 60 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
Amendment 69 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Stresses that it is not only the formal targets for transposition and implementation that are important, but also the quality of transposition, the practical implementation on the ground and the problems or challenges they may involve in real life for the concerned stakeholders;
Amendment 92 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24
Paragraph 24
24. Urges the Commission to undertake infringement proceedings where evidence exists to demonstrate a failure of implementation and where reasonable efforts to solve problems through tools such as EU Pilot or SOLVIT have failed; considers that while action should be taken in all applicable cases, the Commission could further prioritise action to tackle those infringements that are most significant in economic, social and societal terms;
Amendment 103 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27
Paragraph 27
27. Considers, however, that analysis should be improved as regards to whether the legislative steps taken so far have contributed effectively to achieving an aim, and whether they still remain necessary; believes, in this context, that a rolling target for administrative and regulatory unjustified burden reduction can make a positive contribution to ensuring that aims are met in the most efficient way possible;
Amendment 104 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 28
Paragraph 28
28. Notes that the cumulative cost of regulation oftensometimes represent barriers for participants in the single market, particularly for SMEs; welcomes, therefore, the commitment by the Commission to examine this issue; underlines, however, that any such analysis should only address economic factors and should not be equated with a broader impact assessment, which includes assessments of other elements;
Amendment 108 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 29
Paragraph 29
29. Calls on the Commission to improve its understanding of the factors influencing the achievement of policy objectives, such as the impact of complementary or clashing policies adopted at EU or national level, in order to direct policy making in a better way and, ultimately, to contribute to improved single market regulation; underlines in this regard the need for appropriate indicators based on clear, comprehensive and multi-dimensional criteria, including social and environmental criteria, in order to properly assess the need and modalities of action at EU level;
Amendment 113 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 30
Paragraph 30
30. Notes that legislation, once adopted, remains largely static and that incentives to respond to, and repeal, outdated legislation are often lacking, while consumer issues and market problems rise and fall as conditions change; considers, therefore, that sunsetreview clauses should be used more often, whereby the institutions could commit to keep legislation up to date and in place only where necessary; views safeguards as a necessary means of ensuring that essential legislation does not lapse;
Amendment 116 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 31
Paragraph 31
31. Considers also that improving single market regulation does not mean removing all regulation nor diminishing the level of ambition of regulation for instance in terms of environmental protection, safety, security, consumer protection and social standards, but rather delivering a competitive regulatory environment that supports employment and enterprise within Europe;