Activities of Emma McCLARKIN related to 2015/2067(INI)
Shadow reports (1)
REPORT containing a motion for a non-legislative resolution on the draft Council decision on the conclusion, on behalf of the European Union, of the Protocol Amending the Marrakesh Agreement Establishing the World Trade Organization PDF (152 KB) DOC (79 KB)
Amendments (9)
Amendment 1 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas much work can and shouldmust be done unilaterally to facilitate trade, but there is no doubt that in many areas international cooperation can increase gains and reduce costs;
Amendment 6 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas two thirds of the WTO membership need to ratify the agreement before it can enter into forcehave legal effect; in thatis regard, it calls for all WTO members to do their utmost to enablsure the agreement to enters into force as soon as possible and before the 10th WTO Ministerial Conference (MC10) in Nairobi in December;
Amendment 12 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital D
Recital D
D. whereas the EU is committed to promoting free, fair and open trade which is balanced and of mutual benefit for all; whereas the WTO is the natural framework for the continuation and reaffirmation of these principles;
Amendment 15 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital E
Recital E
E. whereas the EU isand its Member States are one of the largest aid donors in the world;
Amendment 20 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Emphasises that the EU remains in favour of the Bali Package decisions being fully and faithfully implemented by all WTO Members which would enable attention to be turned towards the successful conclusion of the negotiations under the Doha Development Agenda (DDA);
Amendment 29 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Acknowledges the benefits that the implementation of this agreement will bring, in particular for SMEs; emphasises that the agreement will reduce uncertainty regarding market entry conditions and the costs of trade by between 12.5 % and 17.5 % (according to estimates such as those by the OECD) thus allowing businesses and consumers to access new markets and improve their competitiveness by reducingincreasing efficiency and reducing unnecessary red tape and associated costs;
Amendment 48 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Emphasises that the degree of implementation of the agreement will determine the benefits that will be derived therefrom; believes that full and faithful implementation will be of greatest benefit to all signatories;
Amendment 54 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Supports fully the EU initiative of providing EUR 400 million in funding for the provision of technical assistance to developing and least developed countries which will be spent on projects such as improving the customs systems of developing and least developed countries; considers it important that the relevant EU supervisory authorities ensure that all funds are spent in accordance with the principles of sound financial management and requests regular information be provided to the European Parliament and the Member States in this regard;
Amendment 58 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Calls also for close cooperation with specialist organisations such as the World Customs Organization which can provide valuable practical and technical expertise on a case-by-case basis in order that the least developed countries in particular can take full advantage of the trading opportunities created by the Agreement;