Activities of Urmas PAET related to 2023/2042(INI)
Shadow opinions (1)
OPINION on EU-Switzerland relations
Amendments (4)
Amendment 10 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Underlines that safeguarding and enhancing strong and sustainable trade relations with Switzerland, the EU’s fourth largest trading partner, remains a high priority especially in the current turbulent international environment;
Amendment 13 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Acknowledges that Switzerland has taken over EU sanctions against Russia in the context of Russia's aggression against Ukraine; encourages Switzerland and the EU to work closely together in order to use Russian frozen assets for the reconstruction of Ukraine;
Amendment 32 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Welcomes the Swiss Federal Council’s decision to issue a mandate to draw up key parameters for a negotiating mandate with the EU and urges the Commission and the Swiss Federal Council to commence negotiations promptly; emphasizes the importance of using the current momentum as general elections in Switzerland will take place in October 2023 and the European Parliament elections are held in June 2024;
Amendment 33 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. Highlights that regarding the negotiations, the European Parliament should be informed about all the new developments in a timely manner;