9 Amendments of Konstantinos POUPAKIS related to 2013/2093(INI)
Amendment 4 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Stresses the need for a single coherent plan of action - effectively coordinating different policy areas – with a view to enhancing the performance of the retail sector in economic, social and environmental terms equally, in line with the Europe 2020 strategy objectives, focusing on the preservation and creation of high-quality and sustainable employment;
Amendment 4 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital A a (new)
Recital A a (new)
Aa. whereas the dignity of the retail sector has to be fully recognised as a driver for growth, competitiveness and innovation;
Amendment 9 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital D
Recital D
D. whereas unfair trading practices (UTPs) continue to exist and negatively affect, in particular, farmers and small producing companie the entire supply chain, including farmers and SMEs;
Amendment 10 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2α. With this in mind and in order to combat effectively the problem of mismatched skills in the retail industry, it is necessary to establish clearly the requirements of this sector in terms of quality and quantity, with the active involvement of all stakeholders, including the social partners and the corporate sector;
Amendment 20 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Supports the Retail Market Roundtable, organised by its Internal Market and Consumer Protection Committee, as the institutional forum to keep the retail high on the EU political agenda, to review progress in the implementation of relevant aspects of the Retail Action Plan, to report on the work of the permanent Group on Retail Competitiveness and to update on progress made in other existing platforms and informal dialogue mechanisms; asks the permanent Group on Retail Competitiveness to work closely with the European Parliament to prepare the yearly Retail Market Roundtable;
Amendment 21 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Urges Member States not to take discriminatory measures in the context of austerity policies that undermine consumer confidence and directly harm the interests of the retail sector, such as increasing VAT or raising charges for shops; is concerned in particular about certain national trade and tax laws, affecting certain sectors or business models and distorting competition, which de facto have a discriminatory effect against foreign EU retailers; calls on the Commission to act more firmly to ensure full implementation of internal market legislation and competition law, including through speeding up infringement procedures with a fast-track approach;
Amendment 28 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Calls on the Commission and Member States to give the highest political prominence to the retail sector as a pillar of the Single Market, including the Digital Single Market, and to lift practical obstacles making it difficult for retailers to fully benefit from the internal market; considers that retail market legislation should be more thoroughly evidence- based, particularly as regards the need to adequately examine and understand its impact on small businesses;
Amendment 30 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Asks Member States to transpose internal market rules in a coherent and consistent way and to ensure effective mutual recognition of goods and services, remove overlaps and reduce administrative burdens and regulatory barriers that may limit growth and job creation; urges Member States to fully and correctly implement the internal market rules and legislation, notably the Goods Package, the Services Directive, the Late Payments Directive, the E- Commerce Directive, the Small Business Act and the Unfair Commercial Practices Directive;
Amendment 51 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 a (new)
Paragraph 11 a (new)
11a. Emphasises that e-commerce is important to ensure consumer choice and access to goods and services, in particular in remote areas; stresses that appropriate action must be taken to develop its full potential, including improving access to the Internet in the European Union's most remote areas; supports the measures called for in the Commission's communication on e-commerce from 2012 to enhance confidence, simplify registration of domains across borders, improve secure online payments and delivery services, facilitate cross-border debt recovery and improve information to consumers on their rights, particularly concerning withdrawals and opportunities to appeal;