5 Amendments of Katarína ROTH NEVEĎALOVÁ related to 2022/2195(INI)
Amendment 5 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Recognises the efforts made by Uzbekistan in implementation of the ILO standards, notably directed towards the elimination of child labour and forced labour in the cotton sector. Underlines the need for continued efforts in this regard. Urges the government to work towards ensuring fair wages for cotton workers; recognises the adoption of the new Labour Code, which will introduce innovations in labour relations and dispute resolution coming into force on 30 April 2023;
Amendment 11 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Acknowledges the challenges that Uzbekistan is facing, considering the current geopolitical situation, as the government attempts to diversify its economic and trade dependencies on Russia and seeks to encourage greater cooperation with its European partners;
Amendment 19 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Reiterates the importance of Uzbekistan’s membership of the Generalised Scheme of Preferences Plus, which contributes to economic growth and yields very positive results (exports to the EU increased by 34 % in 2021); Recognises that the acceptance of Uzbekistan as a beneficiary of GSP+ reflects the recognition of reforms undertaken by the government. Notes that despite the progress made by Uzbekistan in recent years, a number of concerns remain regarding the effective implementation of the 27 international conventions. Reiterates the need for effective implementation of the conventions as well as compliance with reporting obligations under the GSP+ scheme.
Amendment 27 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Notes that Uzbekistan can play an important role in exporting precious metals to Europe, which are needed for the EU’s green transition;, while respecting and in light of EU and international developments on due diligence
Amendment 34 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Calls for cooperation and EU support for green development and the further exploration of Uzbekistan’s potential for building trade and economic relations with the EU .