4 Amendments of Bert-Jan RUISSEN related to 2020/2117(INI)
Amendment 47 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Reiterates that in many sectors, e.g. potatoes, veal and flowers, farmers and market gardeners have suffered severe financial losses because of the closure of shops and hospitality outlets; stresses that because of the specific nature of food production, and as a result of working with growth cycles and fresh products, primary producers are in a particularly vulnerable position in the event of unexpected extreme market conditions;
Amendment 51 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 b (new)
Paragraph 3 b (new)
3b. Deplores the fact that the Commission did not immediately take appropriate market measures and exceptional measures to mitigate and prevent financial harm to farmers and market gardeners in what have been exceptional circumstances; calls on the Commission to learn from this in order, in the future, to make better use of the options available and to provide sufficient resources against the relevant budget headings so as to facilitate swift action;
Amendment 57 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 c (new)
Paragraph 3 c (new)
3c. Voices deep concern at the reported increase in unfair commercial practices during the pandemic, including the imposition of penalties for abnormal deliveries resulting from force majeure, unilateral changes to contracts, and downward pressure on prices; calls on the Commission to monitor application of the Unfair Commercial Practices Directive by Member States;
Amendment 78 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Points out that the rapid establishment of ‘green lanes’ for agricultural products and supplies has proven to be of great value in ensuring food supplies in all parts of the Union; stresses the importance of smart and efficient chains for a stable food supply;