Activities of Michèle STRIFFLER related to 2011/0117(COD)
Plenary speeches (1)
Scheme of generalised tariff preferences (debate)
Amendments (3)
Amendment 23 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 13 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. The Commission shall establish a clear system of benchmarks with a view to monitoring the progress made in terms of sustainable development, including respect for animal welfare, and good governance, including good tax governance, and shall carry out a human rights impact assessment for the GSP+ beneficiary countries;
Amendment 31 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 19 – paragraph 1 – point ea (new)
Article 19 – paragraph 1 – point ea (new)
ea) serious and systematic violation of European Union legislation on the protection of animals during transport or slaughter.
Amendment 43 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13 a (new)
Recital 13 a (new)
(13a) The generalised preferences scheme should contribute to ensuring a greater coherence between internal and external policies of the Union. Given the Union’s internal provisions on the protection of animals, the special incentive arrangements for sustainable development and good governance should be granted to those States that take particular account of Union legislation on animal welfare.