Activities of Karin KARLSBRO related to 2023/0038M(NLE)
Shadow reports (1)
REPORT containing a motion for a non-legislative resolution on the draft Council decision, on behalf of the Union, on the conclusion of the Free Trade Agreement between the European Union and New Zealand
Amendments (7)
Amendment 4 #
Motion for a resolution
Citation 13 a (new)
Citation 13 a (new)
– having regard to the Joint Communication on a European Economic Security Strategy of 20 June 2023 (JOIN/2023/20 final),
Amendment 23 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital E
Recital E
E. whereas the economic impact assessment carried out by the Commission found that, as a result of the FTA, EU investment flows into New Zealand could grow by 80 % and bilateral trade could increase by 30 %; whereas increased trade will bring economic opportunities and economic growth for companies and consumers on both sides;
Amendment 47 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Takes note that the agreement integrates, for the first time, the new EU approach to trade and sustainable development and incorporates an unprecedented level of environmental and labour commitments to effectively implement International Labour Organization (ILO) conventions ratified by the parties and the Paris Agreement; points out the possibility of trade sanctions as a last resort, in instances of serious violations of the Paris Agreement and the core ILO standards; believes that the FTA sets a benchmark in this area; is aware that these levels may not be matched by future FTAs with less like-minded partners and should be considered a gold standard in current and future FTAs negotiations ;
Amendment 48 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Highlights the fact that this is the first concluded EU trade agreement with provisions on gender equality; notes that the parties are expected to implement their gender equality-related obligations under both the ILO and UN conventions in the context of eliminating discrimination against women in economic life and employment;
Amendment 51 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 b (new)
Paragraph 4 b (new)
4b. Is convinced that sustainability and trade can, and have to, go hand in hand, and believes that this agreement shows that geographical distance can be offset by shared values along side efficient and sustainable transport means and production conditions;
Amendment 91 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 a (new)
Paragraph 11 a (new)
11a. Believes that this agreement is fully in line with the recent European Economic Security Strategy in that it provides a framework for reliable partners to address common security concerns in setting common high standards, offering diversification, aiming at sustainable development and offering a model for other reliable partners;
Amendment 94 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 a (new)
Paragraph 12 a (new)
12a. Welcomes the agreement, which will create more sustainable free and fair trade opportunities between the EU and New Zealand; urges the European Parliament to give its consent to the agreement;