2 Amendments of Elisabeth JEGGLE related to 2011/2113(INI)
Amendment 2 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Notes that the ongoing process of transformation of the Southern Mediterranean, triggered by the ‘Arab Spring’, holds an uncertain outcome for the countries involved and unknown repercussions for the wider region and the EU; underlines that the promotion of and support for sustainable and inclusive economic growth in the region, leading to a rise in prosperity and in the standard of living, would be decisive in securing democracy and the rule of law and bringing about political stability; points to the importance of agriculture and rural development in the stabilisation process, given that they contribute, especially under conditions of increased volatility in the world markets, to the advancement of food security, more equitable income generation and distribution, job creation, and the integration of women and smallholders in the economy;
Amendment 11 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Calls, furthermore, on the Commission to take the necessary measures to enhance the export potential of the Southern Mediterranean, by helping it achieve regulatory convergence in priority areas for the EU and the region – including competition, investment, and trade related standards and procedures – as well as alignment of production to the EU standards for quality and food safety, environmental protection, plant protection, and animal welfare; underlines, however, the imperative of simultaneously protecting sensitive sectors in EU agriculture from the potential of full liberalisation; points out that trade must be stepped up in a balanced fashion for all stakeholders in order to avoid giving greater advantage to one particular side;