9 Amendments of Philippe JUVIN related to 2010/2109(INI)
Amendment 5 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas the wind of protectionism blowing across Europe is alarmingshould be avoided, especially in times of crisis, in order to reap the full potential of the internal market,
Amendment 22 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Considers that the primary focus must be on the effective enforcement of Treaty principles, existing internal market rules and instruments, and self-regulation, rath; underlines, however, than taking a regulatory approacht self-regulation cannot in itself substitute completely for regulation, especially in terms of enforcement and sanctions;
Amendment 52 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. NotesDraws attention to the concern expressed by parts of civil society and SMEs about the increase in shopping centres and the decrease in local shops and markets in remote areas and town centres; stresses that retail planning should not sacrifice consumers'’ freedom of choice; insists furthermore on the key role played by local shops and markets in the revitalisation of rural and urban areas and regions, the creation of social ties, the preservation of cultural specificities, and the reduction of car use;
Amendment 71 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Emphasises that e-commerce is an important complement to offline trade and that appropriate action must be taken to develop its full potential including improving access to Internet in the European Union's most remote areas; calls on the Commission to include in the upcoming Communication on e-commerce measures to enhance confidence, in particular by simplifying registration of domains across borders, improving secure online payment and facilitating cross- border debt recovery;
Amendment 86 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Reaffirms that free competition and, freedom of contract and proper effective enforcement of relevant legislation are key to a well- functioning retail market;
Amendment 92 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
Paragraph 21
21. Takes noteInsists, however, ofn a widespread concern about market dominance by bigger actors, who are perceived tomay impose unfair terms on small suppliers and traders, for instance through mechanisms of selective distribution, restrictive practices, price control and delisting without notice, thereby distorting competition; underlines that the entire retail supply chain is affected by such practices; denounces such practices that distort competition and exploit power imbalance between economic actors;
Amendment 111 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23
Paragraph 23
23. Considers that ‘parasitic copying’, which can result from the retailer's dual role as the customer and competitor of brand manufacturers, is an unacceptable practice that should be addressed without delayby the Commission without delay, including through legislative measures if deemed appropriate to ensure a uniform treatment of such practice across the EU;
Amendment 130 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 31
Paragraph 31
31. Considers that, rather than proposing legislation, alternative and informal dispute resolution and redress mechanisms should be explored and their effectiveness evaluated;
Amendment 140 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 33 a (new)
Paragraph 33 a (new)
33a. Calls on the Commission to develop at the EU level a common methodology to evaluate the environmental impact of products and services sold, as indicated in its resolution on a Single Market for Enterprises and Growth, based on the product's whole life cycle, particularly with a view to avoiding the use of inaccurate and incomparable labels which could mislead European consumers and distort the functioning of the Internal Market;