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14 Amendments of Daniel CASPARY related to 2010/2026(INI)

Amendment 37 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
1. Emphasises that the Lisbon Treaty defines EU trade policy as an integral part of the Union's overall external action and that that policy therefore must addressrade, development, environmental and social objectivespolicy as well as contribute to meeting the oother policies must complement each other mutually to promote their objectives as set out in the Treaty on European UnionEurope 2020 strategy;
2010/09/07
Committee: INTA
Amendment 40 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Welcomes the fact that trade relations with partners in Latin America have become a priority for the European Union;
2010/09/07
Committee: INTA
Amendment 58 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
6. Welcomes the developments in Brazil, Ecuador and Bolivia, where new trade and resource policies seem to have contributed to the reduction of inequality, as illustrative of the conditions under which trade reforms may have progressive distributive effectsfirmly, with a view to completing the first phase, the resumption of negotiations on the EU-Mercosur Association Agreement - given that an Association Agreement of this kind, which is of the utmost importance and affects 700 million people, would, if concluded swiftly, be the world's most ambitious biregional agreement; welcomes the conclusion of negotiations on the Association Agreement between the EU and Central America, the revision of the 2003 Political dialogue and Cooperation Agreement with the Andean Community and the deepening of the existing Association Agreements with Mexico and Chile; notes that the negotiations on the Multi-Party Trade Agreement between the EU and the countries of the Andean Community have been concluded satisfactorily; will endeavour to carry out, with due accuracy, the parliamentary ratification procedure on these agreements in order to ensure they have a positive impact on all aspects of mutual concern;
2010/09/07
Committee: INTA
Amendment 66 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
9. Considers it crucial for Latin America to move forward from trade in raw materials towards trade in processed materials and parts; considers that global transport related to current supply chains and labour division is excessive and environmentally unsustainable;
2010/09/07
Committee: INTA
Amendment 70 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
10. Calls for closer cooperation between the EU and the Latin American countries with a view to concluding a fair WTO Doha Agreement that must effectively contribute to poverty reduction and help the economy to recover from the crisisRegrets the protectionist measures taken during the financial crisis by some Latin American countries, especially Argentina; urges the Commission to address regularly the issue of market access with countries in Latin America;
2010/09/07
Committee: INTA
Amendment 75 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
11. Emphasises that the attainment of all eight UN MDGs should be regarded as the overridingis one task in the current multilateral and bilateral trade negotiations; stresses that attaining the MDGs and combating global poverty will require a trade environment in which developing countries in Latin America have real access to the markets of developed countries, more equitable trade practices and strong and enforced rules governing protection of the environment and social rights;
2010/09/07
Committee: INTA
Amendment 85 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
13. Emphasises the constructive role that EU-based companies operating in Latin America should play by applying the highest levels of European environmental and social protection standards and by offering decent wages and job security;
2010/09/07
Committee: INTA
Amendment 90 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
15. Calls on the Commission to establish an effective complaints mechanism for people in Latin America and their organisations affected by misconduct by an EU-based company operating in the partner region;deleted
2010/09/07
Committee: INTA
Amendment 95 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
16. Points out that the differenceWelcomes the Geneva Agreements ion the tariffs applying under the WTO banana agreements, Trade in Bananas which finally puts an end to the longest lasting WTO dispute on bananas withe agreements with Columbia and Peru and Central America and the commitments made to ACP partners in the Caribbean c compromise which works for all sides and will provide an important push for progress in the Doha Roulnd create new controversies; calls in particular for fair treatment for Ecuador following its struggles in nine WTO panelstalks and for the multilateral trading systems in general;
2010/09/07
Committee: INTA
Amendment 106 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 a (new)
17a. Recalls that the negotiations on the EU-Central America Association Agreement were started on the basis of a region-to-region approach and emphasises that they should be concluded in the same manner, ensuring that no country falls behind;
2010/09/07
Committee: INTA
Amendment 110 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
18. Notes that Bolivia has presented a claim at the Andean Community Court of Justice regarding the Multi-Party Trade Agreement concluded by the EU with Colombia and Peru;deleted
2010/09/07
Committee: INTA
Amendment 115 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
19. Stresses that it should be closely involved at all stages of the negotiations on an EU-Mercosur Association Agreement and that the negotiating mandate should be updated to take full account of recent developments in the global economy and demands and concerns put forward by Parliament;
2010/09/07
Committee: INTA
Amendment 143 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26
26. Is concerned that over-ambitious wording of chapters on investment protection in trade agreements can diminish the policy space that governments need in order to be responsive to the environmental, health and social demands of their populations;deleted
2010/09/07
Committee: INTA
Amendment 149 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 28
28. Stresses the right of indigenous communities throughout Latin America to decide by themselves the degree to which they want to be integrated into the global market economy; reiterates the need to protect indigenous traditional knowledge and rare species on their territories from patenting conflicts with European companies;deleted
2010/09/07
Committee: INTA