Activities of Georges BACH related to 2016/2012(INI)
Shadow opinions (1)
OPINION Report on the application of Council Directive 2004/113/EC implementing the principle of equal treatment between men and women in the access to and supply of goods and services
Amendments (6)
Amendment 5 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Having regard to Article 10 and 19(1) of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union;
Amendment 11 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Regrets that differential treatment between men and women in travel insurances still prevails and creates a barrier for equal access in the tourism sector, especially for pregnant women;
Amendment 20 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Notes the implementation of Article 4(3) of the Directive 2004/113/EG on sexual harassment in all Member States, as this is of particular concern to the public transport sector; regrets that the Directive provides no answers to the question of liability for a goods and service provider when a third party harasser is involved (who is not the provider of goods and services); calls on the Commission to urgently address this issue and provide better interpretation for victims of harassment and service providers alike;
Amendment 23 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. ERegrets the lack of awareness of the directive across Member States and encourages national authorities at all levels to raise awareness of rights and obligations under the directive, and encourages the Member States to equip their national equality bodies with sufficient resources to provide information on remedy proceedings and on the range of consultation services available to assist in national compliance with the directive;
Amendment 35 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Emphasises that breastfeeding in public is covered by the directive and shall not be restricted by service providers; welcomes national legislation supporting the right of women to breastfeed in public and reiterates its importance for the tourism sector;
Amendment 46 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. Deplores the hygienic facilities, like public toilets and showers, and the lack of baby changing facilities, especially at Motorway service areas and in cities; calls on the Commission to take practical steps in order to overcome this problem, which persists in many Member States and hampers inclusive tourism and transport;