Activities of Emmanouil FRAGKOS related to 2019/2197(INI)
Shadow reports (1)
REPORT on the implementation of the common commercial policy – annual report 2018
Amendments (12)
Amendment 48 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Points out that significant aspects of the global context have been shifting and have proven to be unpredictable with tensions in the last two years; reiterates its support for a rules- based, predictable and fair trading system that needs to be safeguarded and promoted;
Amendment 60 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Insists that EU trade strategy must continue to promote EU interests and values when contending with new challenges worldwide in order to keep and increase the competitiveness of its industry and generate economic growth; considers, therefore, that an ambitious multilateral and plurilateral agenda, the conclusion of win-win comprehensive trade agreements and their effective implementation and the elimination of unjustified trade barriers constitute the best way to make the EU more competitive in a globalised world
Amendment 108 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Stresses that despite recent tensupports an ambitionus in tTransatlantic relations,Agenda; the EU should continue to work with the USA as a partner, with whom it has to find solutions to trade issues of common interest; is therefore of the view that a limited trade agreement with the US should be considered as a first important stepping stone towards a more comprehensive EU- US trade deal, unleashing the full potential of the transatlantic trade ties;
Amendment 127 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Notes that China remains a market of opportunities because of its size and growth, but that great challenges remain for EU businesses due tothat harm the economic prospects of European businesses and the employment in the EU remain, these consist in the consolidation of the state-led Chinese economy, where state-owned businesses benefit from exclusive or dominating market access; condemns all types of discriminatory measures facing EU companies in China and; calls on the Commission to constantly monitor the persistent acts of discrimination and work with the Chinese authorities in order to put an end to such acsuccessfully address challenges that European companies face when competing with Chines companies on the EU market or third markets;
Amendment 130 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 a (new)
Paragraph 12 a (new)
12 a. Underlines that China is the EU’s second-biggest trading partner and the EU is China’s biggest trading partner; is of the opinion that fair competition between European and Chinese firms would lead to more opportunities and greater innovation;
Amendment 136 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Encourages the Commission to conclude negotiateions on an ambitious investment agreement, which removes all barriers to EU investments, and looks forward to a conclusion of the negotiations by the end of 2020 as agreed in the EU- China Summit in 2019; firmly believes, however, that substance of the agreement should be prioritised over the speed of its conclusion;
Amendment 168 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Reiterates its concern over the poor use of preference utilisation in the EU’s FTAs; notes, in particular, a large divergence in utilisation by the EU’s exporters in different agreements and little divergence in utilisation between the EU’s importers; calls on the Commission to further analyse preference utilisation and come up with new innovative tools and practical solutions; highlights the importance of flexible, streamlined, and easy rules of origin in this regard;
Amendment 171 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 a (new)
Paragraph 17 a (new)
17 a. Takes note of the new Chief Trade Enforcement Officer to be nominated; is of the opinion that the Chief Trade Enforcement Officer should not only monitor and enforce environmental and labour protection obligations of the EU trade agreements with third countries but focus on implementation of all chapters of trade agreements in order to guarantee that these are used to their full potential;
Amendment 177 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 b (new)
Paragraph 17 b (new)
17 b. Calls for further exchange of good practices between the Member States among each other and between the Member States and the Commission with view to achieving synergies and improving outcomes;
Amendment 182 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 a (new)
Paragraph 18 a (new)
18 a. Calls for proper enforcement and deepening of existing Economic Partnership Agreements (EPAs) with aim to boost trade exchanges and investment and ultimately create global continent to continent trade agreement,
Amendment 211 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23
Paragraph 23
23. Underlines its determination to establish the closest relationship possible with the United Kingdom, based on the principles regarding trade, investments and competitiveness, aTakes a pragmatic approach towards the trade relations with the UK- these should be comprehensive and ambitious aiming at zero tariffs and zero quota and should be based on principles set out in its resolution of 12 February 2020 on the proposed mandate for negotiations for a new partnership with the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland7 ; notes that the Political Declaration of 17 October 2019 supported by the United Kingdom states that the future economic partnership will be underpinned by provisions ensuring a level playing field for open and fair competition; _________________ 7 Texts adopted, P9_TA(2020)0033.
Amendment 294 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 36 a (new)
Paragraph 36 a (new)
36 a. Calls on the European Commission and the governments of EU Member States to act in close cooperation with the business community - to make every effort to raise awareness and promote EU trade agreements among SMEs;