Activities of Iuliu WINKLER related to 2023/2059(INI)
Opinions (1)
OPINION Building a comprehensive European port strategy
Amendments (9)
Amendment 5 #
Draft opinion
Recital A a (new)
Recital A a (new)
Amendment 11 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Stresses that geopolitical tension and supply chain disruption, alongside Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine, represent significant challenges for the efficient operation of European ports; highlights that while ports represent a key engine for growth, these can also be a strategic source of vulnerability that needs prioritised attention at EU level;
Amendment 13 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Emphasises the role of European ports as critical infrastructure in EU efforts to boost supply chain resilience, especially in key areas linked to the green and digital transformations and in boosting energy security; recalls the importance of the smooth operation of European ports in maintaining existing trade routes and providing alternative ones, in efforts to build resilience through diversification;
Amendment 21 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Highlights that an open, sustainable and assertive EU trade policy, coupled with ambitious trade agreements, would strengthen the competitiveness and resilience of European ports, as well as European prosperity, growth and jobs;
Amendment 32 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Notes that the implementation of recent or pending EU legislation, including in the field of trade, will require investment and training for port operators and authorities; recalls the importance of a global level playing field in this key area;
Amendment 41 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Emphasises that in certain cases foreign trade and investment can cause security vulnerabilities, in particular with regard to foreign ownership, control or access to EU critical infrastructure, including European ports; calls for increased vigilance and more coordination at EU level, including as concerns the facilitation of information sharing and relevant security guidelines for national and private operators;
Amendment 57 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Recalls that the regulation on the screening of foreign direct investments2 addresses risks to security and public order resulting from investments from third countries, including those concerning European ports; welcomes the upcoming review of the FDI Screening Mechanism and calls for a strengthened instrument, with increased coherence at the level of Member States; regrets that not all Member States benefit from a national FDI screening mechanism; stresses the importance of a transparent process of evaluation and revision, as well as clear guidelines for a possibly enhanced mechanism at EU level, as these will provide legal certainty and predictability to all implementing stakeholders; _________________ 2 Regulation (EU) 2019/452 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 19 March 2019 establishing a framework for the screening of foreign direct investments into the Union (OJ L 79I, 21.3.2019, p. 1).
Amendment 66 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Emphasises the considerable role that the Global Gateway could play in strengthening the network of European ports with third countries, facilitating trade and expanding investment opportunities. recalls the role of economic diplomacy, including its parliamentary dimension, in promoting such European flagship initiatives and strengthening international partnerships for resilient, sustainable and diversified trade.
Amendment 70 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8 a (new)
Paragraph 8 a (new)
8a. Once again stresses the importance of the competitiveness of European ports, including the related technological innovations and skills for EU trade policy; argues that a comprehensive European Port Strategy must provide coherence, stability and predictability to a strategic area of growth, fostering the potential for development of European operators, shipbuilders and seafarers; is convinced that such a Strategy would be in line with the Commission’s Communication on Economic Security, boosting the resilience of supply chains by increasing internal strength, alongside the supply and demand dimensions of such critical infrastructure value chains.