Activities of Martin HÄUSLING related to 2021/2043(INI)
Shadow opinions (1)
OPINION on tackling non-tariff and non-tax barriers in the single market
Amendments (5)
Amendment 1 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Underlines that the food and drink industry is the EU’s biggest manufacturing sector, employing more than 4.82 million people and adding EUR 266 billion in value; highlights the importance ofemphasises that the coronavirus crisis has shown us just how important production geared to local markets is for a smoothly functioning single market iwhich can unlocking the full potential of the EU agri- food sector, sin partimculating greater competitiveness, growth and the creation of jobsr given the international competition for markets and with a view to creating jobs at regional and local level;
Amendment 4 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Stresses that the proper functioning of the single market is key to safeguarding agri-food supplies across the EU and is the best tool to ensure recovery for all; notes that in some Member States the COVID-19 pandemic has led to certain types of local restrictions; recalls that national measures canmust support and not undermine the fundamental principles of the single market, and points out that at times of crisis a food production system geared to international markets is much more vulnerable than one with a local or regional focus;
Amendment 17 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Highlights the importance of enhancing the resilience of regional and local food systems, as well as of short supply chains, as set out in the Farm to Fork Strategy; stresses, however, that the strategy should not lead to additional barriers and greater fragmentation within the single market that public procurement should encourage organic, seasonal and local food production;
Amendment 18 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Draws attention to the increasing consumer interest in a broader range of regional foods, which takes in matters linked to animal welfare and environmental and social sustainability, and to the related efforts to circumvent barriers to international trade, which at times of crisis pose a threat to the survival of many farms;
Amendment 22 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Notes the recent increase in national labelling requirements for food and drink products due to consumers’ broad interest in food and its health, environmental, social and animal welfare impacts; underlines that these requirements must be justifiedtraceable and proportional, and should not create obstacles to thebe easy to comprehend for consumer and enable a smooth movement of food products across the EU;