Activities of Morten MESSERSCHMIDT related to 2014/2228(INI)
Shadow opinions (1)
OPINION on recommendations to the European Commission on the negotiations for the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP)
Amendments (4)
Amendment 24 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Calls on the Commission to maintain the objective of including a specific energy chapter in the TTIP which could significantly increase the EU's energy security by decreasing dependence on dominant suppliers and single points of transit;
Amendment 77 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Calls on the Commission to work on transatlantic harmonisation ofand convergence of high mutual standards and regulations that define the principles of public support for different energy sources;
Amendment 129 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Stresses that TTIP should contain ambitious and innovative provisions for Europe's 20 million SMEs. Given the disproportionate effect that tariffs, non- tariff barriers and technical barriers to trade have on SMEs, this should be one of the main objectives of the negotiations. Possible improvements should cover not only a reduction of tariffs but a simplification of customs procedures and potentially new mechanisms aimed at helping SMEs to exchange experience and best practices buying and selling on the EU and US markets. In this regard plans for a specific chapter in the final agreement dealing solely with SMEs are welcomed.
Amendment 144 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Requests that the Commission facilitate more active participation of EU firms in US public procurement at all levels of government, not only through increased market access but through high quality disciplines and rules, going beyond what has already been agreed in the context of the Agreement on Government Procurement (GPA), as this can contribute to stimulating private-sector innovation and to the emergence of new, high-growth innovative companies and sectors;