11 Amendments of Daniel VARELA SUANZES-CARPEGNA related to 2008/2205(INI)
Amendment 10 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital D a (new)
Recital D a (new)
Da. whereas SMEs have to cope with specific problems when embarking on the process of internationalisation, such as their lack of international experience, the difficulty of gaining access to finance, the shortage of experienced human resources, a very complex international normative framework or the need to overcome their aversion to risk and make changes in their structure and company culture,
Amendment 26 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Emphasises the importance to SMEs of the conclusion of the negotiations on all chapters of the Doha Round;
Amendment 63 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Welcomes the Commission’s current efforts to provide access to third country markets, but considers that further improvements should be made to make this instrument more suited and more easily exploitable by SMEs, and that a dialogue should be held with professional organisations to this end;
Amendment 65 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Considers that the Market Access DatabaseTeams set up by Commission in its delegations to third countries should be strengthened and that a desk specifically responsible for monitoring SME-related issues and made up of specialists on company matters should be set up within them;
Amendment 81 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Takes the view that the Commission should refrain from concluding free-trade agreements or other trade agreements that are not favourable to the European economy as a whole and to SMEs in particular or that do not provide for trade concessions at similar level, except in the cases of the least developinged countries;
Amendment 85 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22 a (new)
Paragraph 22 a (new)
22a. Takes the view that it is also necessary to extend support programmes so that SMEs have access to all global markets in which they can be competitive;
Amendment 97 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 30 a (new) (after the new sub-heading "Supporting the internationalisation of SMEs")
Paragraph 30 a (new) (after the new sub-heading "Supporting the internationalisation of SMEs")
Supporting the internationalisation of SMEs 30a. Considers that national or regional support programmes for the internationalisation of SMEs are a very useful tool producing good results; asks that they continue to be co-financed using ERDF funds and that more financial resources be allocated to transnational cooperation projects developed by sectoral associations, with the aim of supporting the export and internationalisation capability of SMEs, jointly opening up new markets and developing common marketing strategies in third countries;
Amendment 98 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 30 b (new)
Paragraph 30 b (new)
30b. Stresses the need to improve access to finance, and especially to micro-credit, for SMEs; believes that Community instruments such as the European Investment Fund, the Competitiveness and Innovation Framework Programme and the 'Joint European Resources for Micro to Medium Enterprises' (JEREMIE) can help develop a better framework for access to finance for SMEs with internationalisation plans;
Amendment 99 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 30 c (new)
Paragraph 30 c (new)
30c. Considers that the creation of joint ventures or other partnership agreements between SMEs should be fostered as a strategy for penetrating new markets, developing direct investment projects in third countries and taking part in invitations to tender; calls on the Commission to mobilise resources, especially through the 'European territorial cooperation' objective, to promote transnational cooperation among SMEs in the European Union;
Amendment 100 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 30 d (new)
Paragraph 30 d (new)
30d. Welcomes the creation of Market Access Teams in the Commission's delegations to third countries and recognises the important work they can carry out to support the penetration of new markets by SMEs, help them with tendering procedures, and become a point of reference regarding infringements of intellectual property rights;
Amendment 101 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 30 e (new)
Paragraph 30 e (new)
31e. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to step up their efforts in the fields of research and development, improving access to finance and fiscal aspects that impose the greatest burden on companies, given that these are key elements of business competitiveness and, thus, of the capability of European SMEs to operate on the international stage;