9 Amendments of Jean-Lin LACAPELLE related to 2021/2043(INI)
Amendment 17 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital C
Recital C
C. whereas many barriers affecting the single market derive from incorrect or incomplete application of EU legislation; whereas the effective implementation of existing EU legislation and abolition of barriers depends on both the Commission and Member States;
Amendment 22 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital C a (new)
Recital C a (new)
C a. whereas continuously evolving regulatory intervention at EU level might also adversely affect the single market, creating barriers such as high compliance costs in the business environment, especially for SMEs, and legal uncertainty for individual consumers as well;
Amendment 59 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Underlines that the single market remains the European Union’s greatest achievement; urges the Commission, therefore, to simplify the application of the current EU regulatory framework as well as refocus resources at issues plaguing the single market, in particular non-tariff barriers (NTBs), which continue to limit opportunities for consumers and businesses;
Amendment 64 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2 a. Regrets that in some cases EU regulations have increased social dumping and unfair competition within the single market instead of reducing them, thereby also discriminating against those companies and Member States that produce with very high social and environmental standards;
Amendment 108 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7 a. Regrets that some of the identified restrictions under the Services Directive come as a result of the legal uncertainty it has triggered since its entry into force with regard to its scope, in particular for SMEs in the tourism sector;
Amendment 117 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Recognises the insufficient use of the notification procedure under the Services Directive; calls on the Commission to reflect on improving this framework, possibly by means of a new initiative which would increase clarity and transparency on the measures that need to be notified, while remaining cautious in order to not undermine the Services Directive and avoiding the situation which led to the withdrawal of the previous proposal;
Amendment 125 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 a (new)
Paragraph 10 a (new)
10 a. Underlines that provisions aimed at safeguarding consumers safety, working conditions and the environment as well as preserving the regional cultural heritage shall not be considered as barriers to the free movement of goods and services;
Amendment 189 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
Paragraph 21
21. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to consistently, speedily and rigorously assess whether EU and national rules hinder the internal market, and where they do, to assess if they are necessary, proportional and justified;
Amendment 194 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22 a (new)
Paragraph 22 a (new)
22 a. Observes that the incorrect enforcement of single market rules comes also as a result of obstacles encountered by Member States in transposing EU legislation on certain production sectors;