8 Amendments of Laima Liucija ANDRIKIENĖ related to 2018/2084(INI)
Amendment 9 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital A a (new)
Recital A a (new)
Aa. whereas the WTO should remain the main point of reference for governments and businesses in rule- setting and trade disputes;
Amendment 23 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Expresses the view that whilst the multilateral trading system experiences increased pressure, WTO members should undertake commitments according to their current economic weight and level of competitiveness; this status should be regularly updated according to objective and internationally recognised criteria;
Amendment 32 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Underlines that stability and predictability offered through a neutral and efficient WTO Dispute Settlement are key for business all over the world; stresses the importance of finding a solution to the impasse in the dispute settlement process within the existing framework, but emphasizes that those members willing to maintain a functioning dispute settlement process must be allowed to look into alternative solutions if the impasse continues;
Amendment 42 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Stresses the importance of the WTO adapting to today’s global trading environment and achieving progress in terms of negotiating new rules, as businesses all over the world depend on an open and rules-based environment in order to efficiently deliver their best products and services; underlines that the WTO should be able to start discussions on new issues, such as rules related to digital trade, investment, subsidies and competition, as well as consider the increased role of services and the importance of cyber security for the economy;
Amendment 52 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Is convinced that the Trade Facilitation Agreement sets an important example and could provide a model for future WTO deals, taking into account the differences in the development status and needs of the members; encourages the WTO members to take responsibility and keep to their commitments according to their real economic power and capabilities;
Amendment 57 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. Considers a more flexible approach to the decision making process in the WTO, through which the Secretariat would be able to take a more active role, as a viable solution which would allow more progress, especially in the negotiating pillar of the WTO; considers in this regard that Members should increase the WTO budget according to the extended needs to maintain the same quality of work, in general, the monetary contributions of new members should increase the WTO budget and not lead to smaller member fees of the existing members;
Amendment 63 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 b (new)
Paragraph 7 b (new)
7b. Is convinced that WTO members should explore different options under plurilateral agreements; notes that in this regard members, which would like to move ahead in setting new rules should be allowed to do so, in a way that is open to other members, who are not convinced or ready at the particular moment, to join later;
Amendment 76 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 a (new)
Paragraph 12 a (new)
12a. Expresses the view that the regular work of the WTO committees should also be revitalised by giving the chairpersons a more active role in developing and proposing solutions and compromises beyond just moderating the contributions of members and this extended task should be supported by the Secretariat;