4 Amendments of Robert ROCHEFORT related to 2013/2006(INI)
Amendment 6 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Stresses the importance of developing the sustainability of our economy so as to achieve the objectives of the EU 2020 strategy, and calls for sustainability to form a key element of European industrial policy; notes the need to encourage environmentally friendly production processes, to ensure consumer goods have longer lifetimes, to encourage recycling and to further improve the energy efficiency of goods produced in the internal market.
Amendment 7 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 b (new)
Paragraph 1 b (new)
1b. Considers that, to encourage innovation and boost European competitiveness, it is essential to significantly increase Europe’s research and development capacity;
Amendment 50 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Stresses that a strong industrial policy must be accompanied by action to optimise our products’ market position, and consequently that it is essential to place the emphasis on product quality; stresses, also, the need to maintain, upgrade and develop the craft skills base in Europe;
Amendment 51 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Stresses the contribution made by companies producing high-end goods and services to growth, employment and competitiveness in the European Union, given that this sector accounts for 3% of EU GDP, has an annual turnover of over EUR 400 billion and generates almost 1.5 million direct and indirect jobs in Europe, according to the Commission’s Staff Working Document on the Competitiveness of the European High- End Industries published on 26 September 2012;