11 Amendments of Evelyne GEBHARDT related to 2015/2256(INI)
Amendment 40 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. emphasises the importance of advancing the SM to achieve structural economic growth in order to attract investment, which will lead to the creation of jobs that support the social insurance system;
Amendment 63 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 b (new)
Paragraph 6 b (new)
6b. Draws the attention to the fact that many of the identified challenges to investment relate to the functioning of the Single Market and transposition and implementation of Single Market law; asks the Commission to rigorously monitor Member States' follow-up on the identified challenges and barriers to investment, engage in regular structured compliance dialogue with Member States and use its powers and take action where appropriate in order to remove unjustified and disproportionate barriers to the Single Market;
Amendment 64 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 c (new)
Paragraph 6 c (new)
6c. Considers that EU2020 objectives on employment, social exclusion and education should be incorporated into the context of the European Semester and given equal weight alongside economic targets.
Amendment 66 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 e (new)
Paragraph 6 e (new)
6e. Calls for the creation of a living wage index in the context of the AGS, which will set the basis for binding targets for Member States.
Amendment 73 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Is of the view that theestablishing a network of National Competitiveness Boards could play a more centraln appropriate role in developing commonalities as regards monitoring, performance measurement, benchmarks and exchange of best practices, provided that the autonomy of negotiating parties in wage agreements is not compromised; calls in this regard for a workers’ representative to be included when the respective boards are set up;
Amendment 83 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Regrets that further implementation of the Services Directive, covering activities representing more than 45 % of the EU’s GDP and employment, is hindered by a multitude of varying national rulin several Member States there are significant deficiencies ands regulations and that the notification procedure is often not complied withards the implementation of the Services Directive;
Amendment 94 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. welcomes the proposal by the Commission to launch a legislative initiative introducing a services passport as a helpful tool to reduce barriers faced by service providers going cross-borderto create transparency as regards the extent of the powers of cross-border service providers;
Amendment 104 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 a (new)
Paragraph 14 a (new)
14a. Recalls that in 2014, the EU adopted a major overhaul of the EU procurement framework, simplifying procedures, making the rules more flexible and adapting them to better serve other public sector policies.
Amendment 105 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 b (new)
Paragraph 14 b (new)
14b. Points out that there are still significant inefficiencies in public procurement across MS that limit cross- border expansion and growth in domestic markets. Stresses the need for proper and timely transposition and implementation of public procurement and concessions legislation by Member States. Believes correct implementation of the 2007 Remedies procedure would ensure public procurement is more efficient, effective and transparent.
Amendment 122 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Highlights that better conditions for the emergence of start-ups and SMEs couldan result in more active innovation and job creation; recallhighlights, however, that remaining red tape barriers impede prospects for SME growth domestically and internationallywhen removing administrative or corporate law barriers to the establishment and operation of companies, due consideration must be given to mandatory principles which serve the public interest, such as the reliability of the public register, employee participation and social insurance payment obligations;
Amendment 140 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24
Paragraph 24
24. welcomes new business models emerging under the collaborative economy, creating a clear opportunity for growth, jobs and a wider choice for consumers and entrepreneurssharing economy business models and recognises their enormous potential for innovation, which should be realised in compliance with existing legal and protection standards and with equal conditions for competition;