Activities of Christofer FJELLNER related to 2011/2115(INI)
Shadow reports (1)
REPORT on trade and investment barriers PDF (211 KB) DOC (141 KB)
Amendments (5)
Amendment 12 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital F
Recital F
F. whereas the difficulties of European manufacturers on Japan's car market are also due to the slow pace of adoption by Japan of the relevant international standards, considering that Japan has adopted only 40 out of the 126 UN-ECE Regulations under the 1958 Agreement and that the slow pace of adoption by Japan restricts the benefits of the mutual recognition provisions of the 1958 UN- ECE Agreement; whereas Japan's test cycle to measure emissions and fuel efficiency of light vehicles makes European ones less likely to qualify for the Japanese environmental performance-based tax incentives; which demonstrates the importance of opening negotiations for an FTA with Japan, as an instrument to address and eliminate unnecessary NTBs such as these, especially in light of the current economic climate;
Amendment 15 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital G
Recital G
G. whereas Russia’s increase of export duties on copper from 0% to 10% and on nickel from 5% to 10% since December 2010, as well as the high export duties on timber, has imposed export restrictions on vital raw materials for European industries, primarily the steel sector and the forestry industry;
Amendment 62 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 a (new)
Paragraph 12 a (new)
12a. In accordance with the EU-US Trade Principles for ICT Services (signed with the United States under TEC), urges the Commission to fully review and address discriminatory or disproportionate regulations, liabilities and other legislative methods against ICT networks and services to restrict open flow of information, market access for services, and further the digital divide;
Amendment 63 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 b (new)
Paragraph 12 b (new)
12b. Due priority is given to trade and investment barriers that affects European services sectors, inter alia ICT & telecommunication, professional & business services, financial services, construction, retail and distribution; these non-tariff measures, including domestic regulations, ownership restrictions and various crisis measures (including discriminatory provisions in public procurement), are of particular importance given the higher value-added of services trade and the EU's position as largest exporter of services;
Amendment 64 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 c (new)
Paragraph 12 c (new)
12c. Create a mediation mechanism in the WTO to facilitate the removal of non tariff barriers in a constructive, effective, rapid and non-confrontational manner, inspired by the SOLVIT system, in accordance with earlier similar suggestions from both the EU and India;