3 Amendments of Raphaël GLUCKSMANN related to 2020/2131(INI)
Amendment 4 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Recalls that small and medium- sized enterprises (SMEs) are the backbone of the EU economy; underlines that the proper functioning of the internal market and the creation of a capital market union remains an absolute priority for SMEs; highlights that due regard should be given to the innovation cycle and market deployment of newly available technologies; stresses that the wellbeing of EU single market depends on the ability of EU SMEs to adapt to the impending revolution in information technologies; recognizes the role of micro enterprises and startups in the process of deployment of new and disruptive technologies of tomorrow. Therefore, sufficient support must be given to them; recognizes the importance of maintaining strong and predictable intellectual property rights framework;
Amendment 52 #
6. Calls on the Commission to strengthen the EU’s safeguard and trade defence instruments in order to better protect European industry, in particular when it affects sectors with a majority of SMEs.; recognizes that the world is facing unprecedented and unforeseeable challenges, which is why a smart re- shoring and an EU wide strategy for protection of EU strategic sectors should be part of the EU SME strategy in order to improve the self-sufficiency of the European Union. Including, ensuring level playing field via the imposition of carbon border adjustment mechanism. Underlines that improving the resilience of various strategic supply chains and reducing reliance of EU industry on third countries should be a key element in the new SME strategy;
Amendment 58 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 – subparagraph 1 (new)
Paragraph 6 – subparagraph 1 (new)
Stresses that the EU is experiencing an economic and social shock resulting in rapidly rising unemployment rates as well as sinking of the EU GDP in the second quarter of2020 by 12.1%; reminds that different regions in the EU are more adversely impacted than others; stresses the need for strong social safeguards and social inclusion in the SME strategy in order to balance this stark reality; recalls that this crisis is also an unprecedented opportunity to shift our priorities towards a more social and sustainable modus operandi; underlines that eliminating tax competition within the EU would significantly contribute towards social stability in the EU and could also contribute towards upskilling and reskilling of workers;