Activities of Javi LÓPEZ related to 2023/0260R(NLE)
Shadow reports (1)
INTERIM REPORT on the proposal for a Council decision on the conclusion, on behalf of the European Union, of the Advanced Framework Agreement between the European Union and its Member States, of the one part, and the Republic of Chile, of the other part
Amendments (19)
Amendment 15 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital -A (new)
Recital -A (new)
-A. whereas the current international instability highlights the need for the EU to reinvigorate its partnerships with democratic and like-minded countries in order to strengthen its open strategy autonomy and cooperate in all multilateral fora to protect a rules-based international order based on peace, rule of law and sustainable development;
Amendment 17 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas Chile and the EU are close partners in tackling regional and global challenges and are united by shared valuesuniversal values such as democracy and human rights, and close cultural, economic and political ties;
Amendment 19 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas the modernised EU-Chile Advanced Framework Agreement (‘the Agreement’) has the potential to considerably strengthen cooperation between Chile and the EU and extend it to new areas and to support them in tackling new global challenges;
Amendment 25 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital C
Recital C
C. whereas Chile’s main trading partner is currently China, which accounts for 38% of Chile’s total exports and for 30% of its imports; whereas the EU is Chile’s third largest trading partner and its largest source of foreign direct investment; whereas the EU and Chile share a commitment to promoting an open, sustainable, rules- and values-based multilateral trading system with the World Trade Organization (WTO) at its core;
Amendment 64 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Welcomes the fact that parliamentary diplomacy is recognised as a pillar of the political dialogue with Chile; praises Chile’s key role in the Parlamento Andino also in the context of the EuroLat Assembly;
Amendment 83 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Considers the mutually beneficial Agreement to be an important signal in support of open, fair and rules- and values- based trade, at a time of increasing economic fragmentation and protectionism;
Amendment 86 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Notes that over 95 % of trade between the EU and Chile will be duty-free under the Agreement; points out that 216 European geographical indications will be protected under the new agreement, in addition to the 1 573 wines and 235 spirit drinks already protected; highlights that the extension of geographical indications agreed by EU and Chile is an important step forward in the protection of EU geographical indications at the global level;
Amendment 90 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 a (new)
Paragraph 19 a (new)
19 a. Welcomes the fact that the chapter on trade and sustainable development (TSD) contains ambitious and binding commitments on environmental and labour standards; notes that in their joint statement on trade and sustainable development attached to the Agreement, the EU and Chile commit to reviewing the Agreement’s TSD provisions upon its entry into force;
Amendment 91 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 b (new)
Paragraph 19 b (new)
19 b. Welcomes the inclusion of the rights of indigenous peoples under the TSD chapter; notes that ILO Convention No 169 is not explicitly mentioned; acknowledges that this convention is key for upholding the rights of indigenous peoples in Chile and the EU when it comes to our trade relations; stresses the importance of abiding by ILO Convention No 169;
Amendment 96 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Welcomes the inclusion of a stand- alone dedicated chapter on trade and gender, the first of its kind in an EU trade agreement, which includesrecognizes the importance of incorporating a gender perspective into the promotion of inclusive economic growth, and the key role that gender-responsive policies can play in this regard; strongly supports the inclusion of a number of binding commitments to eliminate barriers and discrimination against women, promote women’s economicgender equality and women’s empowerment and ensure that international trade benefits all; expects the Commission to build on this precedent in all future trade negotiations;
Amendment 98 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 – subparagraph 1 (new)
Paragraph 20 – subparagraph 1 (new)
Welcomes the Parties’ commitment to promote the development of international trade in a way that is conducive to decent work for all, in particular women, young people and persons with disabilities, in line with their respective obligations under the ILO; calls on Chile to swiftly ratify the ILO’s Occupational Safety and Health Convention (C155); points to the fact that in 2021 informal employment in Chile accounted to 27.4% of total employment;
Amendment 99 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 a (new)
Paragraph 20 a (new)
20 a. Underlines the importance of fighting against all sort of human rights violations and to effectively eradicate economic and any discrimination against indigenous people, migrant workers, people with disabilities, LGBTI people and any other vulnerable person;
Amendment 100 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 b (new)
Paragraph 20 b (new)
20 b. Notes that Chile is a major destination for migrants from other Latin American countries, particularly Venezuela, and that in the last years migrants have grown to almost 8% of the total population; acknowledges the Government’s effort to successfully integrate the migrant population, most of which lacks of social protection because jobless or employed in the informal economy; invites the Chilean authorities to design and implement a comprehensive policy to ensure accessible and affordable regularisation for migrant workers and their families who are in an irregular situation;
Amendment 113 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22
Paragraph 22
22. EmphasisesIs convinced that the provisions on investment liberalisation and investment protection will further boost sustainable investments in both directions by guaranteeing that investors from both sides will be granted fair and non-discriminatory treatment; stresses that these provisions are fully aligned with the EU’s reformed approach on investment protection;
Amendment 137 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 28
Paragraph 28
28. Emphasises Chile’s leading role as a major supplier of critical raw materials, including those that are essential for the green and digital transitions, such as lithium and copper; stresses that theis mutually beneficial Agreement will ensure non-discriminatory access of EU companies to Chilean raw materials, while leaving sufficientthe proper policy space for Chile to create local added value; believes that the EU should actively support Chile in its efforts to move up the value chain; is convinced that the exploitation of raw materials should be carried out in an environmentally and socially sustainable manner, and that it should benefit local communities, including indigenous communities;
Amendment 138 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 29
Paragraph 29
Amendment 146 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 30
Paragraph 30
Amendment 153 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 33
Paragraph 33
33. Welcomes an institutionalised mechanism for involving civil society organisations in the implementation of the Agreement and the strengthening of the Domestic Advisory Groups; stresses the important role of civil society organisations and the domestic advisory groups in the monitoring and implementation of the agreement; calls on the Commission and on the Chilean authorities to ensure the active and meaningful involvement of civil society, including indigenous representatives, in the monitoring of the Agreement’s implementation; expects close cooperation between the EU and Chilean domestic advisory groups;
Amendment 155 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 33 a (new)
Paragraph 33 a (new)
33 a. Urges the institutions to implement quickly and make all resources available so that SMEs and women can benefit from the roll-out of the agreement as soon as it is approved;