5 Amendments of Philippe JUVIN related to 2018/2046(BUD)
Amendment 3 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Underlines that the Single Market is one of Europe´s greatest achievement, which has allowed persons, goods, services and capital to move more freely in the Union, has boosted the EU Gross Domestic Product by 1,7% and created 3,6 million of additional jobs since 1990 and considers therefore that the completion of the Single Market shouldmust remain one of the priorities in the 2019 Budget as it is crucial to make the Union a more competitive and dynamic knowledge-based economy, to the benefit of both its citizens and its businesses;
Amendment 6 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Recalls that a healthy consumer environment is a key factor for the completion of the Single Market and for economic growth throughout Europe and highlights that Union legislation on consumer protection has given predictability and confidencelegal certainty necessary to citizens and businesses in many areas such as passenger rights, consumer rights and the fight against unfair commercial practices and unfair contract terms;
Amendment 12 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Welcomes the increased level of commitment appropriations for the modernisation of the customs union in support of the implementation of the Union Customs Code (Code) and of the development of the electronic customs systems, since the full and uniform implementation of the Code is essential to better protect the citizens and the financial interests of the Union and e-customs constitutes one of the priority areas forthe major challenge over the coming years in ensuring a better functioning of the internal market;
Amendment 16 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Stresses that challenges in the consumer protection of Union citizens still remain, in particular as regards the digital economy and the development of cross- border retail trade in the Union and consequently regrets that the appropriations for the Consumer Programme in the draft budget 2019 are not sufficient; calls, therefore, for an adequate funding to the consumers programme in order to ensure a high level of protection for consumers, in particular vulnerable consumers and finalise the implementation of a genuine European digital single market;
Amendment 17 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6 a. Stresses the importance of internal market governance tools in ensuring not only proper application of EU rules but also better information and assistance for consumers and businesses; Calls, therefore, to increase the relevant budget line 02 03 04 in order to ensure better functioning of the Single Market and specifically information and assistance services;