7 Amendments of Jörg LEICHTFRIED related to 2009/2219(INI)
Amendment 41 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Firmly supports the practice of including legally binding human rights clauses in the EU’s international agreements but points out that major challenges persist with regard to monitoring and implementing these clauses; reiterates the fact that these clauses must also be included in all trade and sectoral agreements, with a clear and precise consultation mechanism modelled on Article 96 of the Cotonou Agreement; in this respect welcomes the inclusion of such a clause in the free trade agreement with Colombia;
Amendment 44 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Underlines the fact that the same approach of systematic inclusion should also be applied to the chapters on sustainable development in bilateral agreements; considers nonetheless that the requirement on application of standards could vary between countries, according to their economic situation, and that gradual and flexible application is therefore necessary, with the negotiation taking account of the partner’s capacity;
Amendment 46 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12a (new)
Paragraph 12a (new)
Amendment 47 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12b (new)
Paragraph 12b (new)
12b. Stresses that respect for these standards must be understood to include their ratification, their incorporation into national law and their effective implementation throughout the country’s territory;
Amendment 48 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Underlines that in the context of free trade agreements, conditional liberalisations including shortening the timetable for abolishing restrictions or access to an additional market couldmust be envisaged, depending on compliance with environmental and social standards;
Amendment 54 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 – point b
Paragraph 15 – point b
(b) appeals to an independent body to settle disputes relating to social and environmental problems speedily and effectively, such as panels of experts selected by both parties on the basis of their expertise in human rights, labour law and environmental law, and whose recommendations would have to form part of a well-defined process, with implementing provisions,
Amendment 55 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 – point c
Paragraph 15 – point c
(c) recourse to a dispute settlement mechanism on an equal footing with the other parts of the agreement, with provision for fines to improve the situation in the sectors concerned, or at least a temporary suspension of certain trade benefits provided for under the agreement, in the event of an aggravated breach of these standards;