10 Amendments of Karen MELCHIOR related to 2022/2188(INI)
Amendment 2 #
Draft opinion
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas the economic partnership between the EU and UK should generate mutually beneficial opportunities and ensure legal certainty for businesses, especially SMEs and protection for consumers; whereas full implementation of the Windsor Framework is of the utmost importance for the integrity of the internal market and the customs union, which are areas that fall under the responsibility of the Committee on the Internal Market and Consumer Protection;
Amendment 6 #
Draft opinion
Recital C a (new)
Recital C a (new)
C a. whereas EU has reacted quickly to implement the Windsor framework and now the UK is expected to promptly implement its part thereof;
Amendment 8 #
Draft opinion
Recital G
Recital G
G. whereas the UK Competition and Markets Authority is no longer part of the EU Consumer Protection Cooperation Network; whereas cooperation between authorities is vital to ensure proper enforcement of consumer rights and should be stepped up;
Amendment 11 #
Draft opinion
Recital H
Recital H
H. whereas EU and UK consumer protection provisions will diverge over time and will impact consumers, notably when it comes to passenger rights; whereas the Commission will track the divergence between EU and UK laws; whereas access to this divergence tracking wouldill benefit Parliament and civil society organisations by better allowing them to scrutinise the implementation of the TCA;
Amendment 14 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Welcomes the conclusion of the Windsor Framework; welcomes the fact that this agreement establishes new rules with regard to sharing customs data in order to enable real-time access; takes note of the recommendation of 24 March 2023 on the subject of enforcement and market surveillance; and stresses the need for effective mechanisms to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, in order to provide legal certainty for businesses, especially SMEs, to enhance consumer protection and to guarantee level playing field in the EU-UK relationship;
Amendment 15 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. CStresses that EU has reacted quickly to implement the Windsor framework and now the UK is expected to promptly implement its part thereof; furthermore, considers it essential that both parties fully comply with the Withdrawal Agreement, the Protocol thereto and the Windsor Framework to facilitate the unprecedented levels of UK access to the EU internal market under the TCA while preserving the integrity of the internal market and the customs union, and fostering fair competition;
Amendment 19 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Calls on the Commission to ensure that the EU and the UK cooperate closely on the subject of customs, including by ensuring an effective exchange of information and, constructive dialogue and effective method of cooperation between customs administrations, in addition to an interoperable and coordinated Single Window Environment, and by implementing common standards and data elements aimed at simplifying clearance processes; furthermore, calls for regular reviews and evaluations to ensure that established cooperation mechanisms remain effective and future-proof;
Amendment 24 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Calls on the Commission to start implementingStresses the importance of Article 96 of the TCA on cooperation on market surveillance and non-food product safety and compliance without delayand calls on the Commission to implement it without delay; calls for the development of joint initiatives and projects, as well as the establishment of dedicated ways of communication and coordination between the EU and the UK to facilitate the exchange of information, best practices, and technical expertise in the areas of market surveillance and product safety; stresses the need for regular monitoring, evaluation and reporting on the progress of the cooperation efforts stipulated in Article 96;
Amendment 28 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Highlights the positive role of the TCA DAG and calls for the group to be more deeply involved in ParliaStresses the crucial importance of parliamentary scrutiny of the TCA's provisions for ensuring more transparency and accountability; highlights the positive role of the TCA DAG in facilitating dialogue and cooperation between the EU and the UK under the TCA and in providing expertise, assessment’s scrutinising of the TCA implementationand recommendations on the implementation of the TCA; encourages the establishment of cooperation mechanisms between the European Parliament and the TCA DAG, providing opportunities for open dialogue and sharing of expertise;
Amendment 31 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Calls on the Commission to provide Parliament and the public with access to the data tracking the divergence between EU and UK law; recognises the importance of such tracking mechanism for ensuring informed decision-making, enhancing public trust, and facilitating a deeper understanding of the post-Brexit context; calls for the establishment of a platform, allowing public access to up-to- date information on the areas of EU-UK law divergence.