Activities of Nathalie LOISEAU related to 2022/2188(INI)
Shadow reports (1)
REPORT on the implementation of the EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement
Shadow opinions (1)
OPINION on the implementation report on the EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement
Amendments (17)
Amendment 1 #
Motion for a resolution
Citation 3 a (new)
Citation 3 a (new)
– having regards to Article 524 of the TCA
Amendment 7 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Expresses its concerns over current legislative processes in the UK that would put these conditions at risk, namely the Retained EU Law Bill, the Bill of Rights Bill and, the Data Protection and Digital Information Bill and the Illegal Migration Bill;
Amendment 11 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Underlines that Article 524 of the TCA provides that the cooperation is based on the Parties' and Member States' long-standing respect for democracy, the rule of law and the protection of fundamental rights and freedoms of individuals, including as set out in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and in the European Convention on Human Rights, and on the importance of giving effect to the rights and freedoms in that Convention domestically. Is therefore concerns about certain provisions in the Bill of Rights Bill and the Illegal Migration Bill that would put in question these principles.
Amendment 29 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. IsUnderlines that Article 524 of the TCA provides that the cooperation is based on the Parties' and Member States' long-standing respect for democracy, the rule of law and the protection of fundamental rights and freedoms of individuals, including as set out in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and in the European Convention on Human Rights, and on the importance of giving effect to the rights and freedoms in that Convention domestically; is therefore deeply concerned by the Illegal Migration Bill, which passed through the UK Parliament on 26 April 2023, and, if adopted, could have the potential to diverge from the European Convention on Human Rights, causing clear divergence between the two parties and could, according to the TCA, lead to the termination of law enforcement cooperation between the UK and the EU;
Amendment 34 #
8a. Is concerned about provisions in the Bill that would give the Secretary of State the possibility to intervene in the way the Information Commissioner’s Office operates.
Amendment 34 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Welcomes the swift setting up of the EU-UK Parliamentary Partnership Assembly (PPA) and notes that twohree meetings have already taken place in 2022 and two2023, and one more haves been scheduled for late 2023; considers that the PPA provides a good framework for parliamentary cooperation and open exchanges between parliamentarians on topics of common interest;
Amendment 35 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8 b (new)
Paragraph 8 b (new)
8b. Is concerned about provisions in the Bill that would introduce the new lawful ground of “recognised legitimate interests” that would eliminate the need to carry out a balancing test and would empower the Secretary of State to designate a “recognised legitimate interest”, regardless of whether it trumps the rights and freedom of individuals.
Amendment 36 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8 c (new)
Paragraph 8 c (new)
Amendment 39 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 a (new)
Paragraph 10 a (new)
10a. Underlines the specific situation of Northern Ireland thanks to its unique position, with access to both the EU and UK internal markets; suggests therefore the establishment of an EU one-stop shop in Belfast where people and business would get the assistance and expertise they need to navigate the legislation applicable to them and the necessary help to unlock the full potential of the new arrangements set out in the Windsor Framework;
Amendment 40 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Points out that, with regard to the necessary revision ofRecalls that the two adequacy decisions for the UK expire in 2025 and that the European Commission can intervene at any point, if the UK deviates from the level of protection of data currently in place. Recalls that to beneficiate from these adequacy decision fors, the transfer of personal data to the UK in two years, it is of the utmost importanceUK is subject to the jurisdiction of the European Court of Human Rights and it must adhere to the European Convention of Human Rights. Points out that the guaranteeing of the rights protected under the European Convention onf Human Rights beis non-negotiable and that the European Parliament shall closely monitors any non- compliance; .
Amendment 43 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Takes note of the Commission’s assessment that overall, the trade arrangements in goods and services established in the TCA are working well, although certain implementation difficulties have persisted such as the sponsorship scheme for the entry and temporary stay of natural persons for business purposes and the verification of origin for applying preferential tariff treatment; notes that as of August 2023, the UK Government has postponed sanitary and phyto-sanitary controls for a fifth time, with these now being introduced in January 2024; notes that the UK Government could reduce barriers to trade with the EU by committing to voluntary alignment across key sectors; maintains its call that the EU and the UK should come to an agreement on mutual recognition of conformity assessments and regulatory equivalence for SPS measures;
Amendment 47 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 11 a (new)
Paragraph 11 a (new)
11a. Calls on the EU Commission to carefully assess if the conditions under which the two adequacy decisions were granted are upheld in the light of the Data Protection and Information Bill, the Bill of Rights Bills or the Illegal Migration Bill and to take the necessary measures if this is not the case.
Amendment 49 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Agrees with the Commission that the horizontal and product-specific rules in the TCA are satisfactory and that product- specific rules should not be revisited beyond technical adaptations, as these rules strike a fair balance while contributing to the Union’s overarching objective of achieving strategic autonomy in essential sectors; calls, however, for reasonable solutions to be fstresses that any exception wounld with regard to the upcoming changes to the rules of origin for electric vehicles, given the difficulties encountered by EU manufacturers in sourcing parts, in particular batteries, from within the EUrender European efforts and investments pointless and would lead to a shift in investment away from Europe ; calls on the UK and the EU, as like-minded partners, to explore new avenues for cooperation on the supply of raw materials, the development of net- zero technologies and other global trade issues;
Amendment 53 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Recalls that, in order to ensure effective extradition procedures, an arrest warrant must be executed as a matter of urgency and, in the event that a person does not consent to the extradition, a hearing must take place within 21 days of the arrest; recalls that, in order to safeguard the fundamental right to a fair trial, these time limits must not be exceeded. Calls on the UK to respect the time limits set up in the TCA to facilitate the application between Member States and the United Kingdom of the mutual legal assistance.
Amendment 62 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24 a (new)
Paragraph 24 a (new)
24a. Welcomes the draft deal between the EU-UK on the UK’s re-entry into the EU’s Horizon Europe Programme; notes the importance of UK universities in leading global research; recalls that any agreement would be mutually beneficial to citizens and scientists on both sides; urges the UK Government to swiftly implement the draft deal;
Amendment 75 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 29
Paragraph 29
29. Regrets that the TCA does not include provisions on cooperation in foreign policy and defence; recalls the EP's position that in the current geopolitical context of Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine, the signing of a structured framework for cooperation on foreign and security affairs between the European Union and the UK would be more effective than current ad hoc cooperation; highlights the need to intensify the dialogue with the UK on possible avenues for future cooperation and coordination on foreign, security and defence policy, in line with the provisions of the political declaration and including in the framework of the EU-NATO partnership, the United Nations, the European Political Community (EPC) and other international forums; underlines the importance of coordinating sanctions regimes;
Amendment 86 #
31. Calls for the stronger involvement of the UK in European security and defence projects; welcomes, in this context, the decision of Permanent Structured Cooperation (PESCO) members and the Council of 14 November 2022 to invite the UK to join the Military Mobility PESCO project, which would improve mutual rapid security and defence assistance; calls on the Member States to sign the administrative agreement on Military Mobility with the UK as soon as possible;