Activities of Dacian CIOLOŞ related to 2023/0038M(NLE)
Shadow opinions (1)
OPINION Conclusion of the Free Trade Agreement between the European Union and New Zealand
Amendments (7)
Amendment 4 #
Draft opinion
Recital B a (new)
Recital B a (new)
Ba. whereas Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine demonstrated the need to diversify trade agreements, to decrease dependence on imports and exports from a limited number of trade partners, the importance of concluding trade agreements with like-minded partners and expanding the Union's economic relations in other regions, including the Asia-Pacific region;
Amendment 21 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Welcomes the inclusion of protection of geographical indications for EU wines and spirits in the trade agreement, as well as other food products and calls on the Commission to also ensure an effective enforcement of GIs protection rules in New Zealand; notes the efforts being made in relation to EU agricultural sensitivities by imposing limited and controlled access to highly sensitive products with the aim of protecting EU farmers through tariff rate quotas (TRQs); notes the progress being made in including sustainability and animal welfare provisions;
Amendment 26 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Emphasises, however, that the upcoming revision of the animal welfare legislation will increase the burden for the Union livestock farmers, in particular regarding additional investments, putting the Union farmers in comparative disadvantage and reducing the level playing field between the Union and imported products;
Amendment 37 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Calls for the EU to implement safeguards, such as seasonality, on a quarterly basis, on the additional TRQs for agricultural products;
Amendment 65 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Stresses the need to ensure an adequate monitoring framework at Union level on the enforcement of food safety standards for imported products;
Amendment 67 #
6b. Welcomes the cooperation chapter on sustainable food systems and the commitment to engage in the transition towards sustainable food systems;
Amendment 74 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. Calls on the Commission to report annually to the European Parliament on the progress in the implementation of environmental standards and in reducing the carbon emissions linked to this trade agreement, both in the European Union and New Zealand;