5 Amendments of Eugen FREUND related to 2017/2025(INI)
Amendment 74 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Takes positive note that the EU and India have re-engaged in discussion on the ways to proceed with negotiations on a Broad-based Trade and Investment Agreement (BTIA); urges both sides to proceed with the negotiations with a view to concluding the BTIA as soon as possible; acknowledges that a responsible and sustainable trade and investment agreement can support India's efforts to fight poverty and to ensure that measures benefit broader sections of the population;
Amendment 164 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23 a (new)
Paragraph 23 a (new)
23 a. Stresses that the EU should also intensify policy dialogues and cooperation on issues like fundamental rights, including ethnic and religious minorities, on matters of common concern in rule of law and security while protecting freedom of expression and the free flow of information, the fight against transnational crime, corruption, tax evasion, money laundering, trafficking in people and drugs, counter-terrorism, non- proliferation, disarmament, maritime security and cyber security;
Amendment 176 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25
Paragraph 25
25. Underlines that freedom of expression and association are an integral part of a democratic society; draws attention, in this context, to the limitations to the freedom of association and expression under the current Indian law on foreign participation in the funding of NGOs; calls on India to make sure that social, environmental and labour rights are fully respected; calls for full and effective implementation of the ILO- conventions and the respect of core labour standards, which, inter alia, include the freedom of association and the right to collective bargaining; highlights, furthermore, the need to ensure the elimination of all forms of forced or compulsory labour and to effectively abolish child labour;
Amendment 188 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26 a (new)
Paragraph 26 a (new)
26 a. Stresses that national and foreign enterprises which are operating in India have to act in accordance with the principles of the Corporate Social Responsibility; calls on India to effectively implement the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights, to promote appropriate employment protection and access to decent working conditions, as well as to establish an environment more beneficial regarding the development of trade unions and their activities;
Amendment 192 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26 b (new)
Paragraph 26 b (new)
26 b. Underlines the need to promote gender equality, as well as women's empowerment, and to improve the lives of girls and women; highlights that access to education is therefore vital and could lead to social and economic transformation;