Activities of Jiří MAŠTÁLKA related to 2018/2056(INI)
Plenary speeches (1)
Combating late payment in commercial transactions (debate) CS
Amendments (2)
Amendment 33 #
Motion for a resolution
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2. Maintains that there is no one-size- fits-all approach to tackling the issue of late payments, as in some sectors longer payment deadlines, beyond 30 or 60 days, are in line with the needs of businesses and an accepted practice, taking into account the specificities of each sector; considers that it is also important to respect the freedom of contract between undertakings on the market, although for some sectors tailor-made voluntary initiatives may have their merit, particularly if longer payment deadlines, beyond 30 or 60 days, are still an accepted practice, the Late Payment Directive does not foresee sector-specific exceptions to the general rules on payment deadlines and thus a zero tolerance enforcement policy is called for;
Amendment 39 #
Motion for a resolution
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3. Believes that in sectors particularly vulnerable to long payment terms, Member States could consider establishing stricter payment terms; notes that some Member States have limited the standard payment term to 30 days (instead of the 60 days set out in the Late Payment Directive), while only a few Member States have introduced maximum payment terms (from which the parties cannot derogate); notes furthermore that at sector level the introduction of maximum payment terms is more common as foreseen in the Directive; considers that legislation setting out stricter payment terms would be effective in reducing payment terms to some extent and, provided that it is enforced, would create a level playing field between large and small companies; believes that legislation defining payment terms differentiated by category of products or services is relevant in promoting fair practices and addressing sectoral specificities;