6 Amendments of Gabriel MATO related to 2020/0089(NLE)
Amendment 1 #
Motion for a resolution
Citation 9 a (new)
Citation 9 a (new)
- having regard to the joint communication entitled “EU-China - A strategic outlook” (JOIN(2019)5),
Amendment 7 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital D
Recital D
D. whereas the worldwide sales value of EU Geographical Indications covering wines, agri-food products and spirit drinks, represent EUR 74,76 billion1, accounting for a 6.8% share of EU agri-food sector sales and a 15.4% share of EU agri-food exports; _________________ 1Commission study, published April 2020 https://ec.europa.eu/commission/presscorn er/detail/en/IP_20_683
Amendment 56 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Underlines the importance of effective implementation and proper enforcement in the market place of the agreed provisions of the Agreement; reiterates the European Parliament’s determination to monitor and scrutinize the correct application of the Agreement; in this regard, calls on the Commission to inform the Parliament about the implementation of the Agreement 2 years after entry into force; welcomes the newly appointed Chief Trade Enforcement Officer and highlights the crucial role that he will play in monitoring and improving the compliance of this agreement;
Amendment 60 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Highlights that the Economic and Trade Agreement between the United States and China that entered into force on 14 February 2020, the so-called US - China Phase One deal should be implemented in a non-discriminatory manner, particularly and in full compliance with WTO rules as well as with the commitments taken in the EU-China Agreement on Geographical Indications; stresses that the EU shall also closely monitor the implementation of the second list of 175 EU Geographical Indications with regard to possible overlaps with the US-China Phase One Deal; expects that European exporters immediately benefit from trade facilitating measures in the agri-food sector;
Amendment 65 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Stresses the urgent need to further improve the level playing field between the EU and China in other areas; urges China to extend the constructive cooperation on the protection of Geographical Indications to other areas of trade and actively contribute in particular to the ongoing negotiation of the bilateral investment agreement, the reform of the WTO, comprehensive rules on industrial subsidies, the role of State-Owned Enterprises, provisions on forced technology transfer, and overcapacities in the steel, aluminium or high-tech sectors, and to address the lack of reciprocal market access for financial services, complying with its commitments as a WTO member and reflecting its level of development;
Amendment 75 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Recalls the need for an ambitious progress in the negotiations on the Comprehensive Agreement on Investment, addressing the current market asymmetries; highlights that the EU market for public procurement is open, while the European companies often encounter difficulties to gain access to procurement opportunities in the Chinese markets; emphasises that ensuring the level playing field, reciprocity and a non-discriminatory treatment of the respective parties and their business communities are key;