11 Amendments of Marie-Pierre VEDRENNE related to 2023/0038M(NLE)
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 59 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Believes that the agreement will level the playing field with other trading partners that already have FTAs with New Zealand; notes the high level of tariff liberalisation under the agreement, which will entail the removal of 100 % of New Zealand tariffs on EU exports at entry into force and the lifting of 98.5 % of EU tariffs on New Zealand trade after seven years; believes that the sensitive character of certain European agricultural sectors has been duly reflected by well-calibrated concessions in the form of tariff-rate quotas and longer transition periods; welcomes the inclusion of dedicated chapters on sustainable food systems and animal welfare respectively and an ambitious chapter on sanitary and phytosanitary matters;
Amendment 64 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Welcomes the fact that this agreement limits the import of bovine meat to the highest quality grass-fed standard, and expects this standard to be respected in all future FTAs;
Amendment 67 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 b (new)
Paragraph 6 b (new)
6b. Insists on the need to ensure that this agreement does not have a negative impact, nor cause a loss of competitiveness for EU farmers and producers; Requests a continuous assessment and monitoring of trade flows and market behaviour in the agri-food sector, as well as measures to ensure a level playing field for producers and avoid unwanted disruption in the EU agricultural sectors;
Amendment 74 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Welcomes the protection that the agreement provides for the names of 163 European foodstuff geographical indications (GIs) and the complete list of EU GI wines and spirits, as well as the scope for adding more GI names in the future; notes that the agreement also includes comprehensive intellectual property provisions on copyright, trademarks and industrial designs, thereby ensurwelcomes the progresses made but recalls that the ultimate goal remaings effective protection and enforcement as well as reciprocity including through mirror measures;
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;