Activities of Ioan ENCIU related to 2010/2095(INI)
Plenary speeches (3)
Explanations of vote
Explanations of vote
Industrial policy for the globalised era (debate)
Amendments (19)
Amendment 20 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas maintaining global leadership of European industry is only possible through new technologies/processes/solutions, R&D, a sophisticated supply-chain, better efficiency, strong human resources, good logistics and infrastructure, improvement and development of infrastructure where it does not exist, as cost-cutting is not the way forward for industry in Europe,
Amendment 58 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Highlights the fact that the various measures put forward by the Commission need to remain affordable for consumers, especially at a time when the European economy, particularly in the new Member States, is still recovering from its worse crisis for decades;
Amendment 63 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Highlights the importance of European manufacturing to strengthen the foundations of the European economy;
Amendment 109 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Emphasises that the new, integrated approach calls for extremely effective collaboration within the Commission, coherence among the various Commission policies, and calls on the Commission to set up a permanent industrial policy task force to this end;
Amendment 110 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Stresses that the European Union could create the most competitive industry in the world by means of, inter alia: · new standards of quality and effectiveness, · shortening the time-to-market for new products with the help of advanced ICT analytical, design, manufacturing and maintenance tools, methods and processes, · facilitating the development of SME's and the equipment sector within the supply chain, · making more determined efforts to match the synergies between civil and military research;
Amendment 117 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Calls on the Commission to develop, together with the European Parliament and the Council, a new framework that will permit and encourage companies from different Member States to work together more effectively in setting and achieving their industrial priorities; believes that this will strengthen the competitiveness of European made products and improve responses to changing global market conditions;
Amendment 121 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Is convinced that the success of a new, sustainable industrial policy depends on the involvement of all stakeholders, particularlyincluding the social partners; notes that the Commission is required to embed a clear partnership principle in all areas and measures, part of which consists in joint monitoring and evaluation of anticipated measures, including assessment of strategies/measures/programmes;
Amendment 161 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 a (new)
Paragraph 9 a (new)
9a. Notes that a significant increase in R&D investment, both private and public, is essential for EU industry to remain a technology leader and retain global competitiveness in areas such as renewable energy and transport efficiency; notes that to support increased private R&D investment, functioning markets for innovative products and a stable investment environment are necessary; believes that increased public funding of R&D is necessary to leverage private investment and encourage collaboration and that simplification of public funding procedures, especially in the EU Framework Programmes, is a prerequisite for increased industry participation;
Amendment 248 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 – indent 4 a (new)
Paragraph 14 – indent 4 a (new)
- a regular and more offensive dialogue with African countries on raw materials and rare earth,
Amendment 272 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Is convinced that industry needs an energyambitious but realistic energy and environmental policy focused on the long term which guarantees appropriate energy prices and security of supply, allows manufacturing to take place without the release of gases damaging to the climate reduction of our dependence on fossil fuels, an increase in the efficiency of manufacturing and consumption, and prevents carbon leakage; points out that the internal energy market is an asset when it comes to switching to low-carbon production and supply, and that the network infrastructure must therefore be renewed and extended, and smart grids promoted;
Amendment 296 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 – indent 1 a (new)
Paragraph 16 – indent 1 a (new)
- innovative training of young students as future employees ready to confront the forecasted technological movements and closer relations between universities, research institutes and industry,
Amendment 306 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 – indent 3 a (new)
Paragraph 16 – indent 3 a (new)
- setting up at European level a benchmarking management of the jobs and expertises to the level of professional branches, enterprises and the most developed industrial regions,
Amendment 307 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 – indent 3 b (new)
Paragraph 16 – indent 3 b (new)
- creating observatories of the industrial professions at regional, national and European level in order to identify the future professions and professional demand,
Amendment 321 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 a (new)
Paragraph 16 a (new)
A sustainable culture for industry 16a. Stresses the importance of creating the right framework for industry to remain in Europe and to further improve its global competitiveness; believes, therefore, that EU policies should be based on robust impact assessments which analyze all angles of the economic, societal and environmental benefits of EU policies;
Amendment 344 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Calls for a stronger, coordinated EU policy on lead markets, such as the environmental industries (some 3.5 million employees, EUR 300 billion turnover, up to 50% of the global market); stresses that many "traditional" markets –and manufacturing including steel, automobiles and shipbuilding, for example –which have a strong capacity for innovation and/or offer comparative advantages, of which full use should be made; for these purposes, product-specific legislation such as the eco-design directive should be developed further, and industry- stimulating initiatives such as the "green car initiative" put in place;
Amendment 416 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24
Paragraph 24
24. Calls for future trade agreements to be drawn up in such a way that they form part of an industrial strategy based on fair competition in the developed and developing worlds and full reciprocity; believes that a new trade policy is needed which further promotes manufacturing in Europe and does not incentivize businesses to delocalize; takes the view, therefore, that the EU should request full tariff dismantling from its trading partners, a full removal of non-tariff barriers to trade, not allow a weakening of rules of origin and not authorize the use of duty drawback; the principle of sustainable development must be comprehensively applied, and social and environmental standards incorporated in free trade agreements; steps must be taken to ensure that European industries are not endangered by unfair practices, as is currently happening in the solar energy industry; to that end, the Commission should also monitor the environmental legislation, state aid rules and other support programmes adopted by third countries competing with the EU;
Amendment 432 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24 a (new)
Paragraph 24 a (new)
Amendment 474 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26 a (new)
Paragraph 26 a (new)
26a. Calls on the Commission to respect the roadmaps and conclusions developed in industry-specific approaches; believes that these roadmaps provide industry with long-term planning certainty and are a valuable tool for remaining competitive;
Amendment 478 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27
Paragraph 27
27. Takes the view that all European industry, which profits from these political efforts and thestitutions, industry and stakeholders should cooperate closely to develop favourable framework conditions, and should assume more responsibility for sustainable growth and employment in Europe; believes that industry should enter into clear voluntary commitments to invest in Europe,in maintaining investments and production in Europe, which will enable industry to guarantee sustainable growth and employment and to sustain its own research efforts,; believes that industry should contribute to a new culture of qualifications, to develop even more innovative, sustainable products and processes, and enter wherever possible into strategic partnerships within Europe;