Activities of Lola SÁNCHEZ CALDENTEY related to 2017/2070(INI)
Shadow opinions (1)
OPINION on Annual report on the implementation of the Common Commercial Policy
Amendments (9)
Amendment 1 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Emphasises that trade is not an end in itself, but that an inclusive and fair trade policy aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the European Consensus on Developmentpromotion of human rights is an important element which could contributinge to poverty-eradication; recalls the principle of policy coherence for development, requiring that the objectives of development cooperation be taken into account in policies that are likely to affect developing countries;
Amendment 4 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1 a. Emphasises the need for an inclusive and fair trade policy to strictly respect and abide by the UNFCCC Paris Agreement commitments in order to fairly and coherently contribute to poverty- eradication, social and climate justice;
Amendment 7 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Reiterates the importance of the multilateral system as the most effective way to achieve an inclusive and fair global trading system; welcomes the extension of the WTO waiver for pharmaceutical products for LDCs until 2033; calls on the Commission, in this regard, to ensure that trade provisions do not hinder access to medicine, and TRIPS+ provisions such as data exclusivity are not included in trade agreements with developing countries;
Amendment 13 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Emphasises the importance of comprehensive provisions on social, gender equality, labour and environmental standards in trade agreements; urges the Commission to include a sanctions-based, binding and enforceable chapter on Trade and Sustainable Development in all trade agreements;
Amendment 19 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Welcomes the conclusion of the Regulation on Conflict Minerals1 and calls for its speedy implementation; encourages the Commission to introduce greater transparency and accountability in global supply chains, including binding due diligence obligations, through legislation, for supply chains in the garment sector; _________________ 1 Regulation (EU) 2017/821 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 May 2017 laying down supply chain due diligence obligations for Union importers of tin, tantalum and tungsten, their ores, and gold originating from conflict-affected and high-risk areas, OJ L 130, 19.5.2017, p. 1.
Amendment 29 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Recalls that EU trade and development policy must globally contribute towards sustainable development, regional integration and the incorporation of developing countries into global value chains;
Amendment 33 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
Amendment 38 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
Amendment 42 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Stresses the importance of robust monitoring mechanisms in trade agreements with developing countries, including engagement with civil society organisations; welcomes the fact that EU monitoring missions are being sent to all GSP+ countries and urges the Commission to carry out a critical assessment of progress reports in order to evaluate the ability of trade preferences to deliver development-oriented outcomes;