3 Amendments of Michiel HOOGEVEEN related to 2020/2114(INI)
Amendment 7 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Underlines that the rules-based multilateral trading system has been a key driver of global trade liberalisation, which has powered economic growth, competitiveness and innovation, job creation and the promotion of sustainable economic development; notes furthermore its role in fostering a predictable trade environment through the development of more transparent trade rules and regulations; believes, however, that there is a need to rebuild trust in multilateral institutions in the face of global challenges and shifting world power dynamics;
Amendment 22 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Regrets the growing tendencies towards protectionism and trade weaponisatdisruptions and tensions that have developed in parts of the global economy; welcomes the strengthening of the EU’s trade enforcement efforts and the development of a toolbox of autonomous trade instruments to respond to these emerging challenges; stresses the need, however, to remain fully engaged in efforts to reinvigorate the World Trade Organization (WTO) as the cornerstone of a liberalised global economy and to deal with the challenges posed by non-market economies;
Amendment 36 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3 a. Calls for reflection on how to deal with other countries under different political regimes and/or economic systems in the area of external relations and trade and investment in particular in order to contribute to easing existing geopolitical tensions and find over the long run areas of cooperation or eventually partnerships to the benefits of both sides;