16 Amendments of Eva MAYDELL related to 2019/2131(INI)
Amendment 5 #
Motion for a resolution
Citation 13
Citation 13
Amendment 12 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas competition policy must benefit the consumer while defendpromoting European businesses, in particular SMEs, by encouragainst unfair competition outside Europeg innovation and competitiveness;
Amendment 23 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas competition policy must be tailored to tackle digital, ecological, geopolitical, industrial and social challenges, in line with the objectives of the Paris Agreement;
Amendment 82 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Calls on the Commission to adopt a more favourable approach to industrial cooperation in order to foster the emergence of European leaders that are globally competitive; especially urges the Commission to promote European companies that invest in technologies enabling the transition to a green economy, and to ensure a level playing field compared to third-country companies;
Amendment 91 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6 a. Underlines in this regard that in order for the European Green Deal to be successful European producers of sustainable products and services need to see the advantages of it and not face unfair competition from companies in third countries;
Amendment 92 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6 a. Believes that to strengthen EU digital markets further cooperation and standardization with regard to data sharing should be enabled to ensure that full potential or the data economy in Europe;
Amendment 95 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 b (new)
Paragraph 6 b (new)
6 b. Underlines the importance of cooperation for digital infrastructure, in particular 5G, one of the key drivers for the Digital Single Market strategy, and therefore calls on competition policy to facilitate infrastructure sharing which not only enhances consumer welfare such as faster roll-out and potential better quality but also could allow a more efficient use of resources and environmental benefits;
Amendment 98 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Calls for a review of the definition of the relevant market so as to move towards, on a case- by-case basis, take into consideration a longer- term vision encompassing the global dimension and potential future competition; Given the importance of sound competition decisions in shaping the economy, the Commission must continue to rely on sound economic and legal principles in its investigations, following proportionality principles and due process, when looking into new types of markets.
Amendment 140 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 a (new)
Paragraph 8 a (new)
8 a. Recognises the need to further develop a better understanding of different business models and dynamics within the digital economy in order to accelerate the identification of competition issues; calls on the Commission to carry out a stakeholder consultation to reflect the evolution of the digital economy, including the multi-sided nature of digital markets;
Amendment 148 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Stresses that the buying-out of start- ups by dominant players dries up innovation and threatens sovereignty, and calls on the Commission to reverse the burden of proof with regard to such buy- outscan jeopardise innovation, and calls on the Commission to investigate systematic acquisitions and their effects on competition over a relatively long period of time in order to gather robust information;
Amendment 159 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Stresses that some entities, benefiting from dual status as both platforms and suppliers, may be dominant, and may abuse their position to impose unfair terms on competitors; calls on the Commission to penalise themclosely analyse the impact of the application of Regulation (EU) 2019/1150, and, if needed, consider further legislation in order to tackle proven systemic harmful practices;
Amendment 172 #
11. Calls on the Commission to introduce, as part of an impact assessment, to discuss the extent to which the introduction of a centralised ex ante market monitoringsurveillance system, to provide national authorities with the necessary means to gather data anonymously, and to introduce targeted regulation when is appropriate and, if necessary, to draft a targeted regulatory proposal when such practices become systemic;
Amendment 191 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Stresses that, while intermediation platforms can play a major gatekeeper role in access to consumers for online services, some may abuse their privileged position by acting as gatekeepers; calls on the Commission to conclude its preliminary investigation into Spotify’s complaint about Apple’s anticompetitive practices and to launch a formal procedure as soon as possible; in these cases invites the Commission to determine on a case-by-case basis whether a platform has a gatekeeper role and whether prompt and proportionate actions would maintain competition on the market;
Amendment 315 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25
Paragraph 25
25. Stresses the desire for a greater role for Parliament in determining and developing competition policy, along the lines of that played by the US Congress, which even has the power to launch investigations;
Amendment 317 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25
Paragraph 25
25. Stresses the desire for a greater role for Parliament in determining and developing competition policy, along the lines of that played by the US Congress, which even has the power to launch investigations;
Amendment 330 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 28
Paragraph 28