Activities of Klaus-Heiner LEHNE related to 2012/2038(INI)
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Amendments (6)
Amendment 1 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Notes that 2011 was a record year for the art market; total annual revenue was USD 11.57 billion, an increase of over USD 2 billion on 20102 ; stresses that the art and antiques market makes a significant contribution to the global economy, including the business it supports, especially those in the creative industries;
Amendment 6 #
Motion for a resolution
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Paragraph 9
9. Notes that the Commission's report on the implementation and effect of the Directive and statistics from the sector does not suggest that the resale right has had noa detrimental effect on Europe's art market;
Amendment 7 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Notes that several of the Directive's provisions ensure a balanced application of the resale right, taking into account the interests of all stakeholders, in particular the gradual decrease in applicable rates, the EUR 12 500 ceiling on the resale right, the exclusion of small sales and the resale exemption for the first buyer; stresses, however, that the directive places an administrative burden on dealers;
Amendment 13 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Notes that art market studies and statistics do not suggest that the resale right has noa detrimental impact on the location of the art market or its turnover;
Amendment 17 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Encourages the Commission, in its next assessment report, to reconsider the relevance of applicable rates and the categories of beneficiaries as specified in the Directive and to assess the possibility of a mandatory threshold;
Amendment 19 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Calls on the Commission to work closely with stakeholders to strengthen the European art market's position and to address problems such as the ‘cascade effect’ and the administrative difficulties faced by smaller and specialist auction houses and dealers;