3 Amendments of Nora BERRA related to 2012/2149(INI)
Amendment 51 #
Motion for a resolution
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4. Stresses the importance of continuing with the strengthening of transatlantic economic relations but without threatening EU policies, including in fields such as environmental standards, cultural diversity, social rights, public services or geographical indications, among others; emphasises that while the specific interests and sensitivities of both partners must be safeguarded in a balanced way, there are many areas where progress would be greatly beneficial, in particular as regards the removal of trade barriers, the introduction of measures to ensure better market access and appropriate investment conditions, the protection of intellectual property rights (IPR), the opening up of public procurement markets to ensure full reciprocity regarding the clarification, simplification and harmonisation of origin rules, and the convergence on mutual recognition of regulatory standards; considers that such an intensification of economic relations would also allow for greater alignment of EU and US approaches towards addressing global economic challenges;
Amendment 62 #
Motion for a resolution
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Paragraph 5
5. Reiterates its call for the completion if possible of a transatlantic market by 2015, based on the principle of a social market economy, the realisation of which – alongside the completion of the EU’s own single market – will be a core factor in re- launching global economic growth and recovery;
Amendment 75 #
Motion for a resolution
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7. Supports the view that given the low average tariffs, the key to unlocking the potential of the transatlantic relationship lies in the tackling of non-tariff barriers (NTBs), consisting mainly of customs procedures and behind-the-border regulatory restrictions; notes accordingly that a tariff agreement alone will not be sufficient for either side; supports the ambition proposed by the HLWG to move progressively towards an even more integrated transatlantic marketplace, while recognising that ano agreement could not a priori resolve all existing regulatory issues immediately and must be negotiated while fully respecting the right of each side to regulate in a manner that ensures the protection of health, safety and environment at the level that each side deems appropriate;