7 Amendments of Henri WEBER related to 2013/2062(INI)
Amendment 4 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 b (new)
Paragraph 1 b (new)
1b. Stresses that the European automobile industry has been in decline for four successive years and calls for the very prompt implementation of CARS2020 measures;
Amendment 17 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. RecognisesBelieves firmly that the industry is an essential driver for technological innovation and an important multiplier of growth; considers that maintaining a high level of innovation is vital for the industry in order to keep its leading edge in sustainability, technology and international competitiveness; stresses that public transport networks, traffic mobility and the technical breakthroughs of smart cities are powerful leverages for boosting the competitiveness of the European automotive sector; and highlights the decisive role that public procurement can play in this regard;
Amendment 27 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Endorses the consensus of the CARS 21 High Level Group that the Union’s trade policy should take full account of the importance of maintaining a strong, innovative and competitive automotive manufacturing base and is strongly convinced that this should notpoints out firmly that this should not under any circumstances be at the expense of labour rights and social justice or standards;
Amendment 28 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Concurs with the Commission that it is essential for the European automobile sector to adapt its skills if it is to remain commercially competitive at international level; welcomes the creation of a European industrial skills council in the automobile sector and the envisaged recourse to the European Social Fund, EIB and EGF; urges the Commission accordingly to indicate without delay the specific measures to be taken, together with a timetable for the implementation thereof;
Amendment 33 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Stresses the importance of multilateral and bilateral negotiations aimed at reducing and dismantling tariff as well as non-tariff barriers (NTBs); believes that the Union’s trade agreements and negotiations should involve significant and reciprocal commitments on removing NTBs that affect the EU’s automotive sector;
Amendment 50 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Asks the Commission to provide it with a list of the agreements it intends to evaluate, together with an evaluation timetable; requests also details regarding the procedures to be followed and the way in which stakeholders will be involved;
Amendment 53 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 d (new)
Paragraph 6 d (new)
6d. Welcomes the Commission initiative, while at the same time believing firmly that more proactive measures must be taken without delay, particularly to promote innovation, employment and support for companies in this sector and EU trade policy, in order to preserve the European automobile industry in the face of international competition.