Activities of Attila ARA-KOVÁCS related to 2023/0038M(NLE)
Shadow opinions (1)
OPINION Conclusion of the Free Trade Agreement between the European Union and New Zealand
Amendments (6)
Amendment 3 #
Draft opinion
Recital B a (new)
Recital B a (new)
Ba. whereas on 24 February 2022, the Russian Federation illegally invaded Ukraine, and its effects have put food security and the resilience of the global food system at the centre of the political agenda; whereas European food production must therefore be considered a strategic sector and be placed on an equal footing with energy security, defence and the fight against climate change at the Union and international level;
Amendment 30 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Insists, nevertheless, that the Commission carefully manage and monitor the TRQs and keep the European Parliament constantly informed;
Amendment 36 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. CNotes that there is only a general final clause of the FTA, therefore, calls for the EU to implement safeguards, such as seasonality, on the additional TRQs for agricultural products;
Amendment 48 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Recognises that the EU beef and sheep sectors are under pressure owing to the market access being given to non-EU countries; calls on the Commission to consider the cumulative impacts of future trade deals on EU farmers and the need for investment in local EU production; it is necessary to maintain a level playing field for EU farmers, agri-food producers and workers; therefore, calls for the introduction of appropriate support measures for EU farmers;
Amendment 61 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Underlines that it would welcome exchanges between the EU and New Zealand on good practices, in particular regarding regulations on new breeding techniques and attracting young people, especially female farmers, into the farming profession;
Amendment 73 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. Welcomes the obligation for the insurance of the effective implementation of the ILO convention and the multilateral environmental agreements, including the Paris Agreement on Climate Change, welcomes that the FTA also includes chapters on SPS measures, rules of origin, customs and trade facilitation, and technical barriers to trade.