5 Amendments of Louis GRECH related to 2011/0394(COD)
Amendment 41 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 3 a (new)
Recital 3 a (new)
(3a) The 'gaps', fragmentation and unnecessary red tape within the Single Market impede citizens, consumers and enterprises, particularly SMEs, from reaping its full benefits. Many SMEs, for example, face continuing difficulties when trying to trade across borders. Therefore a concerted effort on the part of the Commission, the European Parliament and Member States to address the implementation, legislative and information shortcomings is acutely necessary. In accordance with the principle of proportionality, the Commission and the Member States should also collaborate to reduce excessive administrative, financial and regulatory burdens on SMEs.
Amendment 53 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 15 a (new)
Recital 15 a (new)
(15a) The proper implementation, enforcement and monitoring of Alternative Dispute Resolution for consumer disputes by the Commission and the Member States would make resolving disputes quicker, cheaper and less bureaucratic for both consumers and traders, and therefore encourage SMEs to more fully participate in the Single Market and increase their competitiveness.
Amendment 55 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 16 a (new)
Recital 16 a (new)
(16 a) SMEs are often prevented from accessing public procurement markets by excessive administrative burdens in calls for tender. The Commission and Member States should simplify these requirements in order to boost competitiveness and create a level playing field for SMEs.
Amendment 83 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 3 a (new)
Article 6 – paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. The Commission shall support efforts to improve the competitiveness and coordination of the tourism sector, which is mostly made up of SMEs. Such actions may include coordinating the exchange of information and best practices between Member States, and aiding the development of joint transnational promotional strategies.
Amendment 93 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 2
Article 9 – paragraph 2
2. The Commission may support actions to improve SMEs access to the Single Market including information provision and awareness-raising. Measures may include ensuring that the contact points of the Europe Enterprise Network and the Europe Direct service are provided with adequate information and, if necessary, training, to offer a high standard of service to SMEs, and refocusing the Enterprise Europe Network on providing targeted, tailor-made support for SMEs .