Activities of George Sabin CUTAȘ related to 2010/2087(INI)
Plenary speeches (1)
An EU Strategy for the Black Sea (debate)
Amendments (3)
Amendment 6 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Considers that the Black Sea Synergy (BSS) initiative, presented in 2007, did provide new impetus to regional cooperation in the Black Sea region, but deplores the fact that the administrative and fiscal resources allocated for its implementation have been insufficient; considers that EU regional initiatives should not be duplicated and that the strategy for the Black Sea should not be overshadowed by similar regional initiatives; the European Union Strategy for the Black Sea should be a priority of the Union, on the same level with the European Union Strategy for the Baltic Sea Region; recommends that all partners in the Black Sea region should be included in a future Black Sea Strategy;
Amendment 15 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Welcomes the project-based approach under the BSS, notably the Environment Partnership, and considers that the planned partnerships on transport and energy are crucial for sustainable development in the region; considers that green development and energy efficiency, which can drive market incentives and long-term investment, should be further prioritised; takes the view that the Black Sea Ring Highway and the Motorways of the Sea would considerably increase the opportunities for trade and development in the region; underlines, however, the need for thorough environmental impact assessments and improved marine safety; considers that investments should be directed towards the development of the major EU ports of the Black Sea region, with particular attention given to the ports of Constanta and Bourgas, the largest EU ports on the Black Sea;
Amendment 19 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Emphasises that the increased number of WTO member states in the region, where all but two states are now members, positively contributes to the establishment of a predictable and stable trade regime; recommends that the Black Sea countries continue the adjustment of national legislation to WTO rules and multilateral trade principles, including EU trade- related acquis; invites them to step up the gradual elimination of trade barriers with the aim of further trade liberalisation, including simplification of customs procedures and tax regimes; considers that enhanced cooperation at parliamentary level, both bilaterally and with the Parliamentary Assembly of the BSEC, PABSEC and the Parliamentary Conference on the WTO, would further benefit the process; considers, in this context, that the European Union should become a full member of the Black Sea Economic Cooperation.