9 Amendments of Mairead McGUINNESS related to 2010/2109(INI)
Amendment 3 #
Motion for a resolution
Citation 28 a (new)
Citation 28 a (new)
– having regard to the Commission Communication of 28 October 2009 on a better functioning supply chain in Europe (COM(2009)0591),
Amendment 8 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital C c (new)
Recital C c (new)
Amendment 89 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Reaffirms that free and fair competition and freedom of contract are key to a well- functioning retail market;
Amendment 101 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
Paragraph 21
21. Takes note, however, of a widespread concern about market dominance by bigger actors, who are perceived toExpresses concern with the market dominance and abusive practices of dominant players in the supply chain, including retailers, who in many cases impose unfair terms on small suppliers and traders, for instance through mechanisms of selective distribution, restrictive practices, price control, late payments and delisting without notice, thereby distorting competition; underlines that the entirsmaller actors in the retail supply chain isare disproportionately affected by such practices;
Amendment 105 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21 d (new)
Paragraph 21 d (new)
21d. Urges the Commission to examine the consequences of significant market penetration by a single retailer or a small number of retailers in a given Member State; urges the Commission to consider the possibility of introducing corrective measures - for the benefit of suppliers and consumers - where retailer practice or market share is found to have an anti- competitive effect;
Amendment 115 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24
Paragraph 24
24. Recognises the need for more balanced relations and transparencyDraws attention to the fact that the Commission has found that significant imbalances in bargaining power are a common occurrence between contracting parties in the retailfood supply chain; stresses the need to move from confrontation to dialogue based on facts, in order to restore confidence and enable fairer negotiations and a and have a negative impact of the competitiveness of the chain; calls for more balanced relations and transparency in the retail supply chain and specifically in the food supply chain, enabling a more level playing field for all actors along the chain;
Amendment 117 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25
Paragraph 25
25. UCalls on the Commission to consider expanding the mandate of European competition law beyond its current narrow focus; urges the Commission and Member States to fully and coherently enforce competition law, and where applicable at national level, unfair competition and anti- trust law;
Amendment 121 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26
Paragraph 26
26. Supports the excellent work underway byongoing work of the Experts Platform on B2B contractual practices of the High Level Forum for a Better Functioning Food Supply Chain, in particular to define, list and assess what constitutes a manifestly unfair commercial practice, based on data and concrete examples; is concerned that the European Parliament is not formally involved in the work of the Platform and the High Level Forum; considers that the Parliament should urgently address this matter and should actively participate in the Forum's work;
Amendment 135 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 31
Paragraph 31
31. Considers that, rather than proposing legislation, alternative and informal dispute resolution and redress mechanisms should be explored and their effectiveness evaluatedalls on the Commission to undertake a thorough appraisal of the effectiveness of instruments at the disposal of all actors in the supply chain in addressing problems related to the impact of market dominance in the chain, with a view to introducing corrective measures, where necessary, including legislative proposals;