3 Amendments of Jean-Pierre AUDY related to 2013/2093(INI)
Amendment 38 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Asks the Commission to supplement its Action Plan with a set of actions aimed at supporting the independent retailer, such as: the encouragement of the ‘adopt-a- shop’ principle by which bigger retailers act as ‘mentors’ to smaller shops in their immediate vicinity; the promotion of groups of independent retailers, including co-operatives, which benefit from mutual assistance and certain economies of scale, whilst retaining their full independence; respect for the right of local and regional authorities to stimulate in certain shopping areas (e.g. the ‘high streets’) a climate favourable to small, independent shops by lowering energy rates and rents via public- private partnerships, by introducing business rate discounts on local charges for small businesses and independent retailers and by promoting co-operation between the various shops in that area; supports the idea of a dematerialised shopping arcade grouping together independent retailers from the same customer catchment area which can be accessed remotely by customers via a secure internet link and may offer a home delivery service; supports street trading in rural areas;
Amendment 57 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Recalls the importance of the proper implementation of existing social and labour legislation; regrets the existence of a high degree of undeclared work, which involves a high level of tax evasion and prevents the establishment of a level playing field between traders in the internal marketcalls for equal treatment for commercial operators in the internal market in order to combat undeclared work and tax and social fraud;
Amendment 92 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 a (new)
Paragraph 20 a (new)
20a. Calls on the Commission to give support to chambers of commerce and commercial organisations sector by sector in order to maintain the dialogue with the retail sector;