6 Amendments of Christophe HANSEN related to 2018/0356M(NLE)
Amendment 72 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Stresses the economic and strategic importance of this agreement, as the EU and Vietnam share a common agenda and common values – to stimulate growth and employment, boost competitiveness, fight against poverty and make progress towards achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs); emphasizes the geopolitical considerations that render EU partners in the Far-East as key players to engage with, in a complex local geo-economic environment;
Amendment 84 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Is convinced that the agreement will make further strides towards setting high standards and rules in the ASEAN region, helping to pave the way for a future region-to-region trade and investment agreement; stresses that the agreement also sends a strong signal in favour of open and free trade at times of protectionist tendencies and the questioning of multilateral rules-based trade; emphasizes that the recent conclusion of text-based negotiations on the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) as well as the entry into force of the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) on 30 December 2018, agreements to which Viet Nam is a party, increases the geopolitical and economic necessity for the EU to step up its engagement with the ASEAN region;
Amendment 105 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Welcomes the fact that around 169 EU geographical indications will benefit from recognition and protection on the Vietnamese market at a comparable level to that of EU legislation, in view of the fact that Vietnam is an important export market in Asia for EU food and drink exports; underlines the potential for growth and significant benefits that are hereby made available to European Small and Medium-sized Enterprises, considering this sector of the economy of vital interest for European prosperity and innovation;
Amendment 109 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. Welcomes the fact that the Agreement includes a chapter on customs and trade facilitation; considers that continued cooperation on trade facilitation will be necessary to reap the full benefits of the Agreement; however notes the absence of a dedicated SME chapter; considers that in a potential revision of the Agreement the Commission should explore the possibility to introduce one;
Amendment 111 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 b (new)
Paragraph 7 b (new)
7b. Emphasises the importance of SMEs to contribute to jobs, competitiveness and growth; stresses therefore the importance to facilitate implementation of the Agreement for these companies; especially since SMEs need clear rules in trade that do not bring unnecessary regulatory burdens; stresses therefore the importance of consulting SMEs during the implementation period;
Amendment 183 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Underlines the crucial importance of implementing all provisions and chapters of the agreement, ranging from market access to sustainable development and enforcement of all commitments; highlights in this context the new post of Chief Trade Enforcement Officer, who will work directly under the guidance of the Trade Commissioner; reiterates the commitment of the International Trade Committee of the EP to assume an active role in the monitoring of the implementation of the EVFTA commitments;