Activities of Heidi HAUTALA related to 2022/0252M(NLE)
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Amendments (6)
Amendment 77 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Calls on the Commission to make sureStresses that human rights concerns are duly taken into accountto be considered during any future negotiations on an EU-Thailand FTA; and that outstanding issues must be solved as a precondition to concluding the negotiations; stresses that EU FTAs provide for the so-called “non-execution clause” leading to the suspension of trade preferences in case of violations of PCAs’ essential elements;
Amendment 79 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 a (new)
Paragraph 17 a (new)
17a. Recalls that Article 1(2) of the PCA confirms the Parties’ commitment to promoting sustainable development in all its dimensions, to cooperating in addressing challenges of climate change and globalisation, and to contributing to the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development; expects the Parties to agree to an FTA’s Trade and Sustainable Development Chapter that is fully in line with the new EU’s approach outlined in the Commission Communication “The power of trade partnerships: together for green and just economic growth”, and which is therefore sanctionable under the main dispute settlement mechanism of the FTA;
Amendment 81 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 b (new)
Paragraph 17 b (new)
17b. Welcomes the agreement to cooperate and to provide technical assistance with a view to working towards the ratification and implementation of the fundamental ILO Conventions as well as to cooperate on promoting the ratification and implementation of other up-to-date ILO Conventions, including but not limited to the Freedom of Association and Protection of the Right to Organise and on the Right to Organise and Collective Bargaining; recalls that ratification and effective implementation of relevant ILO conventions is a key feature of the enforceable commitments under EU’s FTA, specifically TSD chapters, and expects the same level of ambition also in view of an FTA with Thailand;
Amendment 83 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 c (new)
Paragraph 17 c (new)
17c. Acknowledges efforts made by the Government to tackle human rights abuses related to trafficking and forced labour; remains, however, concerned about the labour conditions of migrant workers, including of workers in the fishing sector, as well as about the situation of women migrant workers; in this context, calls on the Thai authorities to take the necessary steps to tackle forced labour and other human rights abuses;
Amendment 84 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 d (new)
Paragraph 17 d (new)
17d. Welcomes the inclusion of provisions on Sustainable Food System underpinning cooperation in such an area, thereby providing a basis for the inclusion of a dedicated chapter in the FTA, and in line with the relevant EU flagship policies, such as the Farm to Fork Strategy; stresses that the agriculture sector has important sensitivities for both Thailand and the EU which should allow for a mutual understanding on a limited liberalisation that is anchored on sustainability principles;
Amendment 85 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 e (new)
Paragraph 17 e (new)
17e. Notes the relevant PCA provisions on investment aimed at enhancing understanding and cooperation on investment issues; takes the view that future investment-related provisions in the FTA should only aim at ensuring non- discrimination of respective investors and provide support to Thailand to continue improving administrative procedures and the general business environment;