3 Amendments of Daniel CASPARY related to 2013/2130(INI)
Amendment 2 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Points out that the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union (TFEU) has expanded the scope of the Union’s exclusive competences in the field of Common Commercial Policy (CCP), which now embraces not only all the aspects of trade but also foreign direct investment; highlights the fact that Parliament is now fully competent to decide together with the Council on law- making and on the approval of trade and investment agreements; notes that since the TFEU entered into force, Parliament has proved to be a committed and responsible co-legislator and that interaction between Parliament and the Commission has, overall, been rather positive and based on fluid communication and a cooperative approach;
Amendment 4 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Highlights the importance of the EU institutions cooperating in a loyal and effective manner, within their respective competences, when considering legislation and international agreements with a view to anticipating trade and economic trends, identifying priorities and options, establishing mid- and long-term strategies, determining mandates for international agreements, analysing/drafting and adopting legislation and monitoring long- term initiatives in the field of CCP; underlines the importance of continuing the process of developing effective capacities, including the allocation of the necessary staff and financial resources, in order to achieve political objectives in the field of trade and investment while ensuring legal certainty, the consistency of the EU’s external action and respect for the principles and objectives enshrined in the Treaties; in this context, attaches great importance to the inclusion of human rights clauses in international agreements and of sustainable development chapters in trade and investment agreements, and expresses satisfaction with Parliament’s key role regarding the adoption of the accompanying roadmaps; reminds the Commission of the need to take into account Parliament’s views and resolutions and to provide feedback on how they have been incorporated into international agreements and legislation; regrets that the instruments for developing the Union’s new investment policy are not yet operative;
Amendment 13 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Urges the institutions to work closely together as regards delegated and implementing acts; understands that delegated acts can be a flexible and effective tool, but stresses the need to respect fully Parliament’s prerogatives and responsibilities, including through compliance with the basic act and the provision of timely and complete information to Parliament to allow for proper scrutiny of delegated acts; in this context, points out that the adoption of delegated acts without proper information, or under time constraints or as a block could undermine Parliament’s scrutiny; on the other hand, welcomes Parliament’s attendance at expert meetings as foreseen in the FA; insist that the use of implementing acts be limited to cases where they are legally justified and not used as an alternative to delegated acts; regrets the long delays in adapting commercial legislation to the new delegated/implementing acts regime;