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4 Amendments of Kathleen VAN BREMPT related to 2017/0224(COD)

Amendment 69 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 4 a (new)
(4a) Whereas screening mechanisms which exist in several Member States or in non-EU states never constitute an obstacle to foreign direct investments provided that they are known, anticipated and don't extensively delay investments’ realisation.
2018/03/02
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 71 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 5 a (new)
(5a) Whereas dominant position of individuals, multinationals or foreign public enterprises as defined by European competition law may represent a threat for the security and public order within the European Union.
2018/03/02
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 165 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 b (new)
2b. Every foreign direct investment resulting in a dominant position must be analysed in the light of the dependency it creates or increases in a given field or sector.
2018/03/02
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 208 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2 a (new)
The screening on the grounds of security and public order should include; – The extent to which a foreign direct investment is part of a state-led industrial policy strategy in support of strategic national interests; – The degree of reciprocity in openness to foreign direct investments. Furthermore the Commission may take into account whether the foreign investor: – Is controlled by the government of a third country; – Receives substantial state aid ; – Respects core labour standards and international agreements on sustainable development in its global operations.
2018/03/02
Committee: ITRE