18 Amendments of Johan VAN OVERTVELDT related to 2021/2185(INI)
Amendment 24 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas EU competition policy has an important crucial role – especially at times of uncertainty and transformation – in ensuring free, fair and effective competition to encourage innovation, set fair economic conditions, favour an efficient allocation of resources, and provide greater choice for consumers;
Amendment 30 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital A a (new)
Recital A a (new)
Aa. whereas the Commission responded to the outbreak of the COVID- 19 crisis promptly by adopting special competition rules which should remain temporary;
Amendment 32 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital A b (new)
Recital A b (new)
Ab. whereas rising commodity prices have led to the build-up of inflationary pressures; whereas the extent of product market competition is an important driver of inflation;
Amendment 38 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas the Commission needs an appropriate and effective set of instruments to strictly and impartially enforce competition rules and, properly ensure their implementation, and thus contribute to key policy priorities;
Amendment 42 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital B a (new)
Recital B a (new)
Ba. whereas a balanced reconciliation of the Union’s competition rules with its industrial and international trade policies is essential for re-shoring value chain activities and bolstering global competitiveness;
Amendment 45 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital B b (new)
Recital B b (new)
Bb. whereas ensuring a level playing field for businesses in the single market is also crucial for the development of new technologies and the creation of new jobs;
Amendment 69 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Highlights that a competition policy aimed at ensuring a level playing field in all sectors, driving innovation and giving consumers more choices, is crucial for guaranteeing the proper functioning of the single market;
Amendment 71 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 b (new)
Paragraph 1 b (new)
1b. Considers that increased product market competition reduces profit margins and price levels, and thus contributes to moderating inflation;
Amendment 120 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. ReiterateHighlights the importance of the Commission and the Member States launching a post-COVID-19 roadmap for less and better targeted State aid in order to promote competitiveness and growth and ensure high-quality jobs;
Amendment 146 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 a (new)
Paragraph 8 a (new)
8a. Stresses that the Union should remain open to foreign direct investments complying with its legal framework;
Amendment 149 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Calls on the Commission to rigorously and impartially enforce competition policy while striving for continued constructive dialogue and cooperation on key technological and economic issues with like-minded partners and stakeholders;
Amendment 169 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Calls on the Commission to ensure a smooth and rapid implementation of the new regulatory measures, while ensuring synergies and avoiding overlap with or duplications of existing and upcoming measures;
Amendment 188 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 a (new)
Paragraph 14 a (new)
14a. Welcomes the Commission’s determination to address unfair terms and practices, act decisively, and eliminate illegitimate obstacles to online competition in the European digital single market;
Amendment 213 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Takes note of the Commission’s initiative to revise the State aid rules in the field of climate, environmental protection and energy (CEEAG) to align them with the European Green Deal and supports the adoption of new guidelines in that regard; to balance economic and environmental sustainability; calls for the guidelines to pay due attention and give careful consideration to certain sectors which are at the basis of many other industries as well as the Union’s social and economic value chain, particularly those suffering from high energy costs and intense international competition; considers particularly that excluding too large a number of such sectors from eligibility for State aid may put the Union’s international competitiveness at risk;
Amendment 230 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 a (new)
Paragraph 19 a (new)
19a. Recognises that resources for the Commission's Directorate General for Competition (DG COMP) should be adequate to its workload and range of tasks; considers the need to ensure specific expertise in the context of the digital economy;
Amendment 235 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Urges the Commission to accelerate work to deliver on its commitment to reviewing its notice on the definition of relevant market;
Amendment 248 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
Paragraph 21
21. Acknowledges the Commission guidance on certain aspects of Article 22 of the Merger Regulation6 ; expresses concern, however, that this initiative may not be sufficient to adapt the regulation to the needs of modern business models, such as on killer acquisitions that risk jeopardising innovation; __________________ 6 OJ L 24, 29.1.2004, p. 1.
Amendment 261 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23 a (new)
Paragraph 23 a (new)
23a. Remains deeply concerned about the far-reaching concentration in the European agricultural and food supply chain; reiterates its call on the Commission to urgently conduct a thorough analysis of the extent and effect of buying alliances, thereby devoting special attention to guaranteeing fair competition and greater transparency in supermarket and hypermarket chains’ commercial practices, particularly where such practices affect brand value and product choice or limit innovation or price comparability;