Activities of Robert ROCHEFORT related to 2015/2256(INI)
Plenary speeches (1)
Single Market governance within the European Semester 2016 (A8-0017/2016 - Catherine Stihler) FR
Amendments (13)
Amendment 4 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas the EU faces diverse challenges, at both global and domestic levelthe level of both its internal market and its economy, such as sluggishweak growth, high levels of unemployment and intense international competition;
Amendment 19 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital E
Recital E
E. whereas a robust, efficient and inclusive Single Market, with enhanced governance, is a crucial instrument to boostimprove growth, employment, investment and competitiveness and thuso preserve the confidence of the business sector and consumers;
Amendment 35 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Underlines that the Single Market (SM) is the backbone of Member States’ economies; highlights the economic benefits of the SM, such as product and market integration, economies of scale, stronger competition, and a level playing field for 500 million citizens across the 28 Member States, providing greater choice and, in particular, greater choice of high-quality products and services at lower prices for consumers;
Amendment 79 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Underlines the importance of an all inclusive, transparent and non- discriminatory approach towards all EU Member States – Eurozone and non- Eurozone –process leading to relevant and necessary reforms through the European Semester;
Amendment 80 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Recalls that pressing economic and social issues continue to hampere need to carry out appropriate and fair economic and social reforms, in order to improve productivity and the competitiveness of the European economy;
Amendment 100 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Stresses that the public sector and public procurement are critical drivers of both Member State andRecalls the role that public procurement can play for business, growth, job creation and competitiveness (representing more than 19 % of EU GDP expenditure) and job creation;
Amendment 124 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Highlights that bettere importance of fostering the conditions necessary for the emergence of start-ups and, SMEs could result in more active innovation and job creationand innovative companies capable of generating sustainable growth and creating jobs; recalls, however, that remaining red tape barriers impede prospects for SME growth domestically and internationally;
Amendment 129 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Highlights that the intensity of tangible and intangible capital accumulation in the EU has been lower post-financial crisis when compared to competitors; believes that revitalising investment is of the utmost importance in order to restore productivity and long-term growth in the EU; emphasises that the lag in public spending is especially pronounced in the area of information and communication technologies (ICT); demands that investment be focused on financing the real economy and that sustained measures continue to be taken to achieve that goal;
Amendment 132 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Calls for an immediate abolition of unjustified territorial restrictions known as geo-blocking and for full implementation of Article 20 of the Services Directive, thus ending unjustified price discrimination;
Amendment 137 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22
Paragraph 22
22. Emphasises that the notion of the modern economy is rapidly changing owing to digital and technological advances, more intense international competition and changes in consumerthe behavioural patterns of economic agents and consumers;
Amendment 158 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 29
Paragraph 29
29. Highlights that the EU, with its sizeable SM and strong tradition in manufacturing state-of-the-art products, could be the perfect breeding ground for innovative companies, but that this would require a modern industrial policy and better integrated infrastructure which puts technology adoption and an innovation- friendly ecosystem at the forefront; calls for any future digital framework proposed to be user-friendly and workableinclusive and accessible, guaranteeing all consumers a high level of protection;
Amendment 163 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 32
Paragraph 32
32. Calls on the Commission to take a strategic approach to enforcement and use all available evidencedata and instruments at its disposal, including rigorous notification of Member State legislation (ex-ante and ex- post), the ‘single market test’, proportionality, benchmarking, best practices, peer pressure, alternative arbitration systems, existing Court of Justice of the European Union rulings and infringement procedures;
Amendment 179 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 36
Paragraph 36
36. Urges national market surveillance authorities to cooperate more closely and to exchange information and best practices to effectively tackle the high number of illegal and non-compliant products incurring high costs for complying businesses, as well as high risk for consumers, particularly the most vulnerable; calls for the immediate adoption of the Product Safety and Market Surveillance Package by the Council of the European Union;