Activities of Heide RÜHLE related to 2010/2109(INI)
Shadow reports (1)
REPORT on a more efficient and fairer retail market PDF (213 KB) DOC (136 KB)
Amendments (16)
Amendment 2 #
Motion for a resolution
Citation 17 a (new)
Citation 17 a (new)
– having regard to its resolution of 7 September 2010 on fair revenues for farmers: A better functioning food supply chain in Europe¹, ¹Texts adopted, P7_TA_PROV(2010)0302
Amendment 6 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital C a (new)
Recital C a (new)
Ca. whereas the retail market, as a major energy user and waste producer, can make a key contribution to sustainability, including the EU 20-20-20 energy targets,
Amendment 11 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. HighlightNotes that retailers are offering diverse and modern ways of selling goods and services and contribute to consumer choice ands well as flexible employment opportunities, in particular for youth; stresses the need to invest in highly skilled work as this will contribute to the further development of the sector;
Amendment 24 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Considers that the primary focus must be on the effective enforcement of Treaty principles, existing internal market rules and instruments, the current regulatory framework for employment conditions, and self-regulation, rather than takbefore considering a regulatory approach;
Amendment 30 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 a (new)
Paragraph 8 a (new)
8a. Stresses that a well functioning market surveillance and third party certification system will create more consumer confidence;
Amendment 38 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Urges Member States to fully and correctly implement the internal market – notably the Goods Package, the Services Directive, the Late Payments Directive, the E-Commerce Directive and, the Small Business Act and the Unfair Commercial Practices Directive – as well as to remove overlaps and reduce administrative burdens;
Amendment 72 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Emphasises that e-commerce is an important complement to offline trade and that appropriate action must be taken to develop its full potential; calls on the Commission to include in the upcoming Communication on e-commerce measures to enhance confidence, in particular by simplifying registration of domains across borders, improving secure online payment and facilitating cross-border debt recovery, and submit a proposal for an effective alternative dispute resolution system and a balanced collective redress mechanism for cross-border disputes;
Amendment 88 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Reaffirms that free competition and freedom of contract are key to a well- functioning retail market; notes, however, that true freedom of contract does not occur where there is a significant imbalance of power between parties;
Amendment 94 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
Paragraph 21
21. Takes note, however, of a widespread concern abouWarns that market dominance by biglarger actors, who are perceived to can impose unfair terms on small suppliers and traders, for instance through mechanisms of selective distribution, restrictive practices, price control and delisting without notice, thereby distorting competition; underlines that the entire retail supply chain is affected by such practices; therefore encourages Member States to take action against cartels;
Amendment 116 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25
Paragraph 25
25. Urges the Commission and Member States to fully and coherently enforce competition law, and where applicable at national level, unfair competition and anti- trust law; encourages the Commission to investigate possibilities of including business-to-business transactions in the Unfair Commercial Practices Directive, and if inclusion is not possible, to propose specific legislation;
Amendment 123 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27
Paragraph 27
27. RecogniseSupports the need expressed by some stakeholders to take a broader and horizontal approach, extending the scope beyond the agro-food industry; asks the Commission and the business federations, building on the ongoing work in the Experts Platform, to explore the possibilities for creating a new, open-ended forum focusing on retail as a whole;
Amendment 125 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 28
Paragraph 28
28. Strongly supports, at the same time, the intense work underway by retailers' and suppliers' federations to set up informal dialogue and regular consultation mechanisms in respect of competition law; welcomes their voluntary initiative to agree on a declaration on common principles of good trading practices across the retail supply chain;
Amendment 128 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 29
Paragraph 29
29. Notes with concern that existing legal instruments are not being fully used, especially by SMEs, to uphold their rights, due to economic dependency and concern of losing business; asks the Commission, Member States and business federations to identify ways to restore confidence and facilitate access to judicial systems, including the possibility of anonymous complaints and the establishment of an EU ombudsman in this area;
Amendment 131 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 31
Paragraph 31
31. Considers that, rather than proposing legislation, alternative and informal dispute resolution and collective redress mechanisms should be explored and their effectiveness evaluated, particularly for cross-border disputes and their effectiveness evaluated; asks the Commission to propose legislation where necessary;
Amendment 138 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 33
Paragraph 33
33. Welcomes the factHighlights thate retailers and suppliers have been at the forefront for green responsibility and supports the commitments they have taken towards sustainable consumption sector's responsibility concerning sustainability, particularly regarding waste, energy consumption, transport and CO2 production; welcomes the commitments that retailers have already taken towards sustainable consumption but considers further efforts are necessary;
Amendment 153 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 37 a (new)
Paragraph 37 a (new)