5 Amendments of Maria Eleni KOPPA related to 2012/2149(INI)
Amendment 11 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital C
Recital C
Amendment 34 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Considers that trade and foreign investment must be better used to stimulate smart, strong, sustainable, balanced, inclusive and resource-efficient growth, leading to higher job creation and increasingcontributing to the welfare of peoples across the world; welcomes the commitment of the G8 and G20 leaders to open trade and investment, expand markets and resist protectionism in all its forms, which are necessary conditions for sustained global economic recovery, jobs and development;·
Amendment 36 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Welcomes the ongoing joint discussion between the EU and the US on how to work collectively to increase growth potential and foster financial stability in order to create high quality jobs; underlines that in order to ensure long-term prosperity and employment, a joint commitment, and effort, is needed to create new opportunities for businesses both large and small, to promote entrepreneurship and to capitalise on the advantages offered by the uniquely integrated transatlantic market;
Amendment 76 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Supports the view that given the low average tariffs, the key to unlocking the potential of the transatlantic relationship lies in the tackling of non-tariff barriers (NTBs), consisting mainly of customs procedures and behind-the-border regulatory restrictions; supports the ambition proposed by the HLWG to move progressively towards an even more integrated transatlantic marketplace, while recognising that no agreement could resolve all existing regulatory issues immediately and while fully respecting the right of each side to regulate in a manner that ensures the protection of health, product safety and environmental safety at the level that each side deems appropriate;·
Amendment 114 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. takes the view, however, that due to the persistent deadlock with regard to the original architecture and objectives of the DDA, the debate on how to reform and strengthen the WTO, with a view to making it more democratic and effective, and on how to prepare it for the upcoming challenges, must be resumed as soon as possible;