9 Amendments of Christophe HANSEN related to 2018/0093M(NLE)
Amendment 14 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital C a (new)
Recital C a (new)
C a. whereas EU-Singapore trade is worth more than €50 billion annually;
Amendment 27 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital H a (new)
Recital H a (new)
H a. whereas other major economies such as Japan, USA and China already have FTAs with Singapore in place, thus putting the European Union at a competitive disadvantage;
Amendment 31 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Welcomes the signing in Brussels, on 19 October 2018, of the FTA and calls for the swift ratification of the agreement;
Amendment 41 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2 a. Considers the FTA with Singapore to be a hugely important step in keeping the EU at the forefront of global trade liberalisation. Amidst the current global challenges, calls on the Commission and Member States to draw from this agreement as a key example, and to actively reach out to other partners in the continued pursuit of an ambitious global trade agenda;
Amendment 47 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Stresses the economic and strategic importance of this agreement, as Singapore is a hub for the entire ASEAN region and as this. Considers this agreement to be an important step towards, and will set the precedent for, trade and investment agreements with other ASEAN member states. Also stresses that this agreement will avoid EU exporters being at a competitive disadvantage in respect of businesses from the other CPTPP and RCEP countries;
Amendment 51 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. EmphasisWelcomes that Singapore will remove certain measures that may constitute barriers to trade such as double safety tests in cars and car parts and electronics, which will simplify the export of goods from EU businesses to Singapore;
Amendment 70 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Welcomes the fact that around 190 EU geographical indications will be protected as of the entry into force of the agreement, with the possibility of adding more at a later stage, in view of the fact that Singapore is the fifth largest market in Asia for EU food and drink exports. Recalls that in 2016, the EU exported €2.2 billion of agri-food products to Singapore, and notes that Singapore is the fifth largest market in Asia for EU food and drink exports, offering significant opportunities to EU farmers and agri-food producers. Therefore welcomes Singapore’s commitment in this agreement to keep zero duties on agri- food products, and the putting in place of a system for certifying EU meat- producing establishments seeking to export to Singapore;
Amendment 85 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Underlines that the agreement safeguards the EU’s right to apply its own standards to all goods and services sold in the EU and upholds the EU’s precautionary principle; highlights the importance of safeguarding high EU standards and pushing for these standards to become the norm at a global level;
Amendment 107 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 a (new)
Paragraph 17 a (new)
17 a. Commends the transparency and openness that was maintained by the Commission during the negotiation process, particularly by providing regular updates on progress to the European Parliament’s International Trade Committee, and the Parliament’s Monitoring Group on Singapore. Believes a good balance was found during the negotiations between providing transparency at all stages, but maintaining some levels of confidentiality where necessary to achieve a positive outcome;