9 Amendments of Iuliu WINKLER related to 2017/2070(INI)
Amendment 35 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital G a (new)
Recital G a (new)
Ga. whereas the Common Commercial Policy, as suggested by the Trade for All strategy, is a value-based policy meant to promote, among others, good governance, transparency, sustainable development and fair trade practices;
Amendment 45 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Takes note of the growing might of Asia and of the USA’s gradual withdrawal on the trade front, generating uncertainty for trade internationally; calls on the Commission to adapt its trade policy to address developments at international level and to be more responsive; underlines that in this changing global context, the role of the EU in promoting a value based trade agenda is increasingly more important for European citizens;
Amendment 76 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 a (new)
Paragraph 8 a (new)
8a. Highlights that mutually beneficial trade and investment relations with EU strategic partners should be further promoted and enhanced; calls for renewed efforts to advance negotiations on the Comprehensive Agreement on Investment with China, particularly concerning reciprocity in market access treatment and progress on sustainable development;
Amendment 89 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Points out that the Commission has announced on more than one occasion the launch of negotiations about investment with Hong Kong and Taiwan, and deems it regrettable that no such negotiations have yet begun; urges the Commission to finish the preparatory works and to formally start negotiations on investment agreements as soon as possible;
Amendment 90 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Points out that the Commission has announced on more than one occasion the launch of negotiations about investment with Hong Kong and Taiwan, and deems it regrettable that no such negotiations have yet begun; urges the Commission to finish the preparatory works and to formally start negotiations on investment agreements as soon as possible;
Amendment 152 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 32
Paragraph 32
32. Calls on the Commission to evaluate the entire toolkit for SMEs, with a view to developing a more integrated overall approach and a real SME internationalisation strategy, supporting them in becoming exporters; encourages the Commission to promote this approach in international forums; supports the engagement in efficient information campaigns for SMEs in an effort to improve preference utilisation rates in EU FTAs; highlights the importance of multilingualism in addressing SMEs from all EU Member States;
Amendment 171 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 40 a (new)
Paragraph 40 a (new)
40a. Emphasises the potential added value of a more structured and transparent relationship with Domestic Advisory Groups in trading partners, recognising their key role in a better comprehension of the local imperatives and local ambitions; considers that DAGs are vital in contributing to the processes required for a better monitoring and implementation of TSD chapters;
Amendment 173 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 41
Paragraph 41
41. Welcomes the review of the Aid for Trade strategy and supports the aim of capacity building for developing countries so that they can take greater advantage of the opportunities offered by EU trade agreements; emphasises, too, that the strategy must help to promote fair and ethical trade and work towards becoming a key tool in combating rising global inequality;
Amendment 181 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 45
Paragraph 45
45. Welcomes the adoption of the Conflict Minerals Regulation with its aim of contributing to more responsible management of the global value chain; calls on the Commission, Member States and other stakeholders to press ahead with preparations for the regulation’s entry into force; calls on the Commission to ensure the efficient devising of the accompanying measures, providing Member States and national stakeholders involved with the necessary expertise and assistance, having a special emphasis on accompanying SMEs in enhancing their capacity to fulfil their due diligence requirements, as stipulated by the Regulation;