2015/2061(INI) | [ParlTrack]

Mylène TROSZCZYNSKI, Dominique MARTIN, Joëlle MÉLIN

Draft opinion
Paragraph 1

1. ~~Welcomes~~Takes an extremely positive view of the participation of the EEA countries and Switzerland in the European Union’s internal market, which will promote growth, competitiveness and job creation;

Amendment 1 #

Motion for a resolution
Citation 11

—having regard to its resolution of 7 September 2010 on EEA-Switzerland: Obstacles with regard to the full implementation of the internal market3, __________________ 2 Texts adopted, P7_TA(2010)0300.deleted

Amendment 10 #

Dominique MARTIN, Joëlle MÉLIN, Mylène TROSZCZYNSKI

Draft opinion
Paragraph 3

3. Takes note of the result of the popular initiative of 9 February 2014; calls, ~~however~~accordingly, on the European Union to ~~remain firm~~take due and proper account of the legitimate results onf th~~e fundamental principle of free movement of persons so that Switzerland~~is referendum and, above all, not to disregard the democratic will of the Swiss people reflected in those results and not to make any attempt to impose its ideas on the Swiss people as it has done in the past; calls on the European Union to enter into frank and realistic negotiations with Switzerland with a view to that country continuesing to grant privileged access to Union workers and enterprises in accordance with its own interests;

Amendment 10 #

Mercedes BRESSO, Jutta STEINRUCK, Brando BENIFEI, Sergio GUTIÉRREZ PRIETO

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1

1. Considers the EEA Agreement a key ~~drive~~factor for economic growth and the most far-reaching, comprehensive instrument to extend the Single Market to third countries; believes that taking into account the internal developments in the EU, it has proven to be a solid, efficient and well- functioning agreement ensuring the integrity of the Single Market also in the long term;

Amendment 11 #

Draft opinion
Paragraph 3

3. Takes note of the result of the popular initiative of 9 February 2014~~; calls, however, on the European Union~~, which may undermine the bilateral agreements between the EU and Switzerland; stresses that the four freedoms, i.e. the free movement of people, goods, services and capitals, are founding principles of the EU and cannot be treated as separated issues; calls strongly therefore on the Commission and the Member States to remain firm on the fundamental principle of free movement of pe~~rsons~~ople so that Switzerland continues to grant privileged access to EU~~nion~~ workers and ~~enterprise~~to ensure the respect and enforcement of the bilateral agreements;

Amendment 11 #

Mylène TROSZCZYNSKI, Joëlle MÉLIN, Dominique MARTIN

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1

1. Considers the EEA Aagreement a ~~key~~ driver for economic growth and the most far-reaching, comprehensive instrument to extend the Single Market to third countries; believes that taking into account the internal developments in the EU, it has proven to be a solid, efficient and well-functioning agreement ensuring the integrity of the Single Market also in the long term;

Amendment 12 #

Tatjana ŽDANOKA

Draft opinion
Paragraph 3

3. Takes note of the result of the popular initiative of 9 February 2014; calls, however, on Switzerland to respect its obligations with the EU; calls on the European Union to remain firm on the fundamental principle of free movement of persons so that Switzerland continues to grant privileged access to Union workers and enterprises;

Amendment 12 #

Mylène TROSZCZYNSKI, Joëlle MÉLIN, Dominique MARTIN

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2

2. Acknowledges that the strong relations between the EU, the EEA EFTA countries and Switzerland go beyond economic integration and the extension of the Single Market, and contribute to stability and prosperity to the benefit of all citizens and businesses; underlines the importance of ensuring ~~the proper functioning of the Single Market in order to create a level playing field~~good multilateral relations in order to create fair conditions for all;

Amendment 13 #

Danuta JAZŁOWIECKA

Draft opinion
Paragraph 3

3. ~~Takes note of~~Is dismayed at the result of the popular initiative of 9 February 2014; calls~~, however,~~ on the European Union to remain firm on the fundamental principle of free movement of persons and services so that Switzerland continues to grant privileged access to Union workers and enterprises;

Amendment 13 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2

2. Acknowledges that the strong relations between the EU, the EEA EFTA countries and Switzerland go beyond economic integration and the extension of the Single Market, and contribute to stability and prosperity to the benefit of all citizens and businesses; underlines the importance of ensuring the proper functioning of the Single Market in order to create a level playing field and generate new jobs;

Amendment 14 #

Draft opinion
Paragraph 3

3. Takes note of the result of the popular initiative of 9 February 2014; calls, however, on the European Union to remain absolutely firm on the fundamental principle of free movement of persons so that Switzerland continues to grant privileged access to Union workers and enterprises;

Amendment 14 #

Dominique MARTIN, Joëlle MÉLIN, Mylène TROSZCZYNSKI

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2

2. Acknowledges that the strong relations between the EU, the EEA EFTA countries and Switzerland go beyond economic integration and the extension of the Single Market, and contribute to stability and prosperity to the benefit of all citizens and businesses, including SMEs; underlines the importance of ensuring the proper functioning of the Single Market in order to create a level playing field;

Amendment 15 #

Draft opinion
Paragraph 4

4. Stresses that the ~~unilateral measures taken by Switzerla~~required ratification of the Protocol extend in ~~favour of Croatian nationals cannot replace the required ratification of the Protocol exte~~g the FMPA to include Croatia cannot replace the unilateral measures taken by Switzerland in~~g the FMPA to include Croatia~~ favour of Croatian nationals;

Amendment 15 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3

3. Notes with concern that according to the EEA EFTA States Internal Market Scoreboard, the current average transposition deficit of the three EFTA states has increased to ~~1.9~~ 2.0% from 0.5 % in November 2011;

Amendment 16 #

Andreas SCHWAB, Jiří POSPÍŠIL, Lara COMI, Ildikó GÁLL-PELCZ, Antonio LÓPEZ-ISTÚRIZ WHITE

Draft opinion
Paragraph 4

4. Stresses that the unilateral measures taken by Switzerland in favour of Croatian nationals cannot in any way replace the required ratification of the Protocol extending the FMPA to include Croatia;

Amendment 16 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3

Amendment 17 #

Tatjana ŽDANOKA

Draft opinion
Paragraph 4

4. Stresses that the unilateral measures taken by Switzerland in favour of Croatian nationals cannot replace the required ratification of the Protocol extending the FMPA to include Croatia; urges Switzerland to ratify this Protocol without delay;

Amendment 17 #

Andreas SCHWAB, Jiří POSPÍŠIL, Lara COMI

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 a (new)

4a. Points out that the EEA EFTA states are involved in many EU programmes and agencies and in practical cooperation measures, such as the Internal Market Information System or SOLVIT, and contribute to EU cohesion through the EEA and the Norwegian Financial Mechanism; takes the view that this cooperation fosters the effective functioning of an enlarged Single Market;

Amendment 18 #

Mercedes BRESSO, Jutta STEINRUCK, Sergio GUTIÉRREZ PRIETO, Siôn SIMON

Draft opinion
Paragraph 5

5. Calls on the Commission and Switzerland to make every effort to achieve progress in the negotiations on ~~its~~the participation ~~in the Erasmus+ programme, in order~~of Switzerland to EU programmes such as Erasmus+ and Horizon 2020, in order to ensure students and researchers rights and to guarantee exchange reciprocity ~~and no~~without penaliseing young people;

Amendment 18 #

Mylène TROSZCZYNSKI, Joëlle MÉLIN, Dominique MARTIN

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5

5. Considers that timely and as close to simultaneously as possible implementation of the relevant Single Market legislation by the EEA EFTA states is essential and that this process could be further improved and accelerated;deleted

Amendment 19 #

Anne SANDER

5. ~~Calls on~~Notes that Switzerland ~~to make every effort to achieve progress in the negotiations on~~introduced transitional arrangements following the suspension of the negotiations on Swiss participation in the ERASMUS+ programme; stresses that those arrangements are not ideal and will probably have an impact on movements of higher-education students between the EU and Switzerland; calls on Switzerland to make every effort to satisfy the requirements laid down for its participation in the Erasmus+ programme, in order to guarantee exchange reciprocity and not penalise young people;

Amendment 19 #

Dominique MARTIN, Joëlle MÉLIN, Mylène TROSZCZYNSKI

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5

Amendment 2 #

Draft opinion
Paragraph 1

1. Welcomes the participation of the EEA countries and Switzerland in the European Union’s internal market, which will promote growth, competitiveness and job creation, although it has yet to produce the results expected of it;

Amendment 2 #

Mylène TROSZCZYNSKI, Joëlle MÉLIN, Dominique MARTIN

Motion for a resolution
Citation 13

~~— having regard to its resolution of 11 March 2015 on Single Market governance within the European Semester, __________________ 4 Texts adopted, P7_TA(2015)0069.~~deleted

Amendment 20 #

Marian HARKIN

Draft opinion
Paragraph 5

5. Calls on Switzerland to make every effort to achieve progress in the negotiations on its participation in the Erasmus+ programme, in order to guarantee exchange reciprocity and not penalise young people and also to promote the access of researchers to Horizon 2020 funding;

Amendment 20 #

Mylène TROSZCZYNSKI, Joëlle MÉLIN, Dominique MARTIN

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6

6. Stresses that the backlog of legal acts pending incorporation remains a concern, and therefore urges the EEA EFTA states to step up their efforts in order to uphold the integrity of the Single Market;deleted

Amendment 21 #

Dominique MARTIN, Joëlle MÉLIN, Mylène TROSZCZYNSKI

Amendment 21 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6

6. Stresses that the backlog of legal acts pending incorporation remains a concern, and therefore urges the EEA EFTA states, in close collaboration with the EU, to step up their efforts in order to uphold the integrity of the Single Market;

Amendment 22 #

Draft opinion
Paragraph 6

Amendment 22 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6

6. Stresses that the backlog of legal acts pending incorporation remains a concern, and therefore urges the EEA EFTA states in close co-operation with the EU to step up their efforts in order to uphold the integrity of the Single Market;

Amendment 23 #

Andreas SCHWAB, Jiří POSPÍŠIL, Lara COMI, Ildikó GÁLL-PELCZ, Antonio LÓPEZ-ISTÚRIZ WHITE

Draft opinion
Paragraph 6

6. Calls for all the obstacles to cross-border professional mobility to be removed in order to deepen the internal market; stresses, to that end, the importance of promoting language learning and providing better information and support to jobseekers, in particular through the EURES network, in Switzerland and in all the EEA countries.

Amendment 23 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6

6. Stresses that the backlog of legal acts pending incorporation remains a concern, and therefore urges the EEA EFTA states to step up their efforts in close cooperation with the EU in order to uphold the integrity of the Single Market;

Amendment 24 #

Amjad BASHIR

Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 a (new)

6a. Stresses the need to identify a broad range of emerging industries and key growth sectors on which the EEA countries, Switzerland and the Member States should focus on developing their skills base;

Amendment 24 #

Mylène TROSZCZYNSKI, Joëlle MÉLIN, Dominique MARTIN

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7

7. Acknowledges that prior agreement by all the EEA EFTA states regarding the determination of EEA-relevance is necessary and that technical adaptations may be required before incorporation; is concerned, however, that increasing requests for adaptations and exceptions are leading to unnecessary delays ~~and fragmenting the Single Market; strongly calls on these countries to remedy this situation and to ensure a level playing field in the extended Single Market~~;

Amendment 25 #

Mercedes BRESSO, Sergio GUTIÉRREZ PRIETO, Jutta STEINRUCK

Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 a (new)

6a. Calls on the Commission and Switzerland to enhance transparency with regards to the negotiations and the status of the agreements.

Amendment 25 #

Andreas SCHWAB, Jiří POSPÍŠIL, Lara COMI, Ildikó GÁLL-PELCZ

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7

7. Acknowledges that prior agreement by all the EEA EFTA states regarding the determination of EEA-relevance is necessary and that technical adaptations may be required before incorporation; is concerned, however, that increasing requests for adaptations and exceptions are leading to unnecessary delays and fragmenting the Single Market; strongly calls on these countries to ~~remedy this situation and~~continue the close co-operation with the EU to ensure a level playing field in the extended Single Market;

Amendment 26 #

Anne SANDER

Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 a (new)

6a. Welcomes Switzerland’s active involvement in EURES network activities, in particular in cross-border regions; calls on Switzerland to continue to build up its transnational and cross-border EURES services, in accordance with Implementing Decision 2012/733/EU of 26 November 2012 and the EURES Regulation currently under revision, with a view to enhancing worker mobility and creating a genuinely integrated employment market between the EU and Switzerland.

Amendment 26 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7

7. Acknowledges that prior agreement by all the EEA EFTA states regarding the determination of EEA-relevance is necessary and that technical adaptations may be required before incorporation; is concerned, however, that ~~increasing~~the many requests for adaptations and exceptions are leading to ~~unnecessary~~ delays and may fragment~~ing~~ the Single Market; strongly calls on these countries to remedy this situation and to ensure a level playing field in the extended Single Market;

Amendment 27 #

Anne SANDER

Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 b (new)

6b. Notes the unilateral introduction and subsequent consolidation of flanking measures by Switzerland in the context of the Agreement on the free movement of persons; views it as regrettable that some of those measures place restrictions on the provision of services under the agreement and hit SMEs wishing to provide services in Switzerland particularly hard; calls accordingly on Switzerland to review those measures in order to make sure that they are consistent with the Agreement on the free movement of workers.

Amendment 27 #

Ulrike TREBESIUS, Daniel DALTON

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7

7. Acknowledges that prior agreement by all the EEA EFTA states regarding the determination of EEA-relevance is necessary and that technical adaptations may be required before incorporation; is concerned, however, that increasing requests for adaptations and exceptions ~~are~~can lead~~ing to unnecessary~~ to delays and fragmenting the Single Market; strongly calls on these countries to ~~remedy this situation and~~work closely with the EU in order to ensure a level playing field in the extended Single Market;

Amendment 28 #

Ulrike TREBESIUS

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 a (new)

7a. Points out that since the signing of the EEA agreement the EU has resorted to an increased use of agencies; welcomes that the EEA EFTA states participate in the operations of these agencies; calls on the EEA EFTA states and the European Commission to continue to improve this cooperation and participation;

Amendment 29 #

Andreas SCHWAB, Jiří POSPÍŠIL, Lara COMI, Ildikó GÁLL-PELCZ, Antonio LÓPEZ-ISTÚRIZ WHITE

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 a (new)

7a. Points out that the EU and the USA are currently negotiating a comprehensive free trade and investment agreement; emphasises that, under the terms of the EEA Agreement, the EEA EFTA states apply single market rules and that the impact of a successful trade and investment partnership would probably also affect the EEA EFTA states; emphasises, further, that the conclusion of TTIP must not lead to new trade barriers being set up between the EU and the EEA EFTA states;

Amendment 3 #

Dominique MARTIN, Joëlle MÉLIN, Mylène TROSZCZYNSKI

Draft opinion
Paragraph 2

2. Calls on the EEA countries and Switzerland to continue their efforts to transpose, implement and enforce internal market legislation; calls on Switzerland to ensure that Directive 2005/36/EC on the recognition of professional qualifications is fully implemented and to rapidly transpose Directive 2013/55/EU, which improves it;deleted

Amendment 3 #

Mylène TROSZCZYNSKI, Joëlle MÉLIN, Dominique MARTIN

Motion for a resolution
Citation 22

~~— having regard to the European Economic Area Joint Parliamentary Committee Resolution of 26 March 2014 on Single Market Governance,~~deleted

Amendment 30 #

Ulrike TREBESIUS

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 b (new)

7b. Recalls that a comprehensive free trade and investment agreement is currently being negotiated between the European Union and the United States; notes that the EEA EFTA states are affected by the decisions made in the TTIP; asks for a close dialogue between EEA EFTA States and the EU in order to avoid new trade barriers and ensure the working of the single market;

Amendment 31 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8

8. Welcomes the fact that Liechtenstein reduced its transposition deficit from 1 % to 0.7 %, which is below the deficit target; is concerned, however, by the fact that its legislation concerning the entry and residence rights of certain family members of EEA nationals and the restrictions imposed on EEA nationals residing in Liechtenstein from taking up employment in another EEA state does not seem to be fully in line with EEA law; calls on the Principality of Liechtenstein accordingly to align its legislation regarding right of entry and residence and the restrictions imposed on EEA citizens resident in Liechtenstein seeking to take up employment in another EEA country;

Amendment 32 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8

8. ~~Welcomes the fact~~Is concerned that Liechtenstein ~~reduced it~~’s transposition deficit increased from 10.7 % to ~~0.7 %, which is below the deficit target~~1.2 %; is concerned, ~~howev~~further, by the fact that its legislation concerning the entry and residence rights of certain family members of EEA nationals and the restrictions imposed on EEA nationals residing in Liechtenstein from taking up employment in another EEA state, which Liechtenstein sees as an arrangement based on special quota rules under the EEA Agreement, does not seem to be fully in line with EEA law;

Amendment 33 #

Mylène TROSZCZYNSKI, Joëlle MÉLIN, Dominique MARTIN

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8

8. ~~Welcomes the fact that Liechtenstein reduced its transposition deficit from 1 % to 0.7 %, which is below the deficit target~~Notes that the transposition deficit of Liechtenstein has increased to 1.2 %; is concerned~~, however,~~ by the fact that its legislation concerning the entry and residence rights of certain family members of EEA nationals and the restrictions imposed on EEA nationals residing in Liechtenstein from taking up employment in another EEA state does not seem to be fully in line with EEA law;

Amendment 34 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9

9. Takes note of the letter of 12 March 2015 sent by the Icelandic Government on its position as a candidate country for EU membership; strongly urges Iceland to step up its efforts to fulfil its obligations under the EEA Agreement given that it has a transposition deficit of 3.1 %, which is the highest of all the states concerned;deleted

Amendment 35 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9

9. Takes note of the letter of 12 March 2015 sent by the Icelandic Government on its position as a candidate country for EU membership; strongly urges Iceland to step up its efforts to fulfil its obligations under the EEA Agreement given that it has a transposition deficit of ~~3.1~~2.8 %, which is the highest of all the states concerned;

Amendment 36 #

Mylène TROSZCZYNSKI, Joëlle MÉLIN, Dominique MARTIN

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9

9. Takes note of the letter of 12 March 2015 sent by the Icelandic Government on its position as a candidate country for EU membership; strongly urges Iceland to step up its efforts to fulfil its obligations under the EEA Agreement given that it has a transposition deficit of ~~3.1~~2.8 %, which is the highest of all the states concerned;

Amendment 37 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10

10. Welcomes the fact that Norway, with whom ties have strengthened over the past years, is part of the Frontrunners initiative, which aims to improve t~~he Single Market; notes, however, that the transposition deficit has increased and urges Norway to step up its efforts in this regard in particular with a view to completing the internal energy market~~rade;

Amendment 38 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10

10. Welcomes the fact that Norway, with whom ties have strengthened over the past years, is part of the Frontrunners initiative, which aims to improve the Single Market; notes, however, that the transposition deficit has increased to 2% and urges Norway to step up its efforts in this regard in particular with a view to completing the internal energy market;

Amendment 39 #

Andreas SCHWAB, Jiří POSPÍŠIL, Lara COMI, Ildikó GÁLL-PELCZ

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10

10. Welcomes the fact that Norway, with whom ties have strengthened over the past years, is part of the Frontrunners initiative, which aims to improve the Single Market; notes, however, that the transposition deficit has increased to 2.0 % and urges Norway to step up its efforts in this regard in particular with a view to completing the internal energy market;

Amendment 4 #

Tatjana ŽDANOKA

Draft opinion
Paragraph 2

2. Calls on the EEA countries and Switzerland to ~~continue~~step up their efforts to transpose, implement and enforce internal market legislation; calls on Switzerland to ensure that Directive 2005/36/EC on the recognition of professional qualifications is fully implemented and to rapidly transpose Directive 2013/55/EU, which improves it;

Amendment 4 #

Motion for a resolution
Citation 22 a (new)

- having regard to the European Economic Area Joint Parliamentary Committee resolution of 17 March 2015 on Industrial Policy in Europe,

Amendment 40 #

Mylène TROSZCZYNSKI, Joëlle MÉLIN, Dominique MARTIN

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10

10. Welcomes the fact that Norway, with whom ties have strengthened over the past years, is part of the Frontrunners initiative, which aims to improve the Single Market; ~~notes, however,~~but points out that there are still issues of increased import duties on certain products which needs to be assessed; also notes that the transposition deficit has increased and urges Norway to step up its efforts in this regard in particular with a view to completing the internal energy market;

Amendment 41 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11

11. Acknowledges that closer relations could bring mutual benefits in particular at regional and local levels in neighbouring EU regions, and therefore welcomes the opening of negotiations on association agreements ~~as a significant step forward with regard to their participation in the Single Market and possibly areas going beyond, while taking into account the particular nature of these countries~~;

Amendment 42 #

Mylène TROSZCZYNSKI, Joëlle MÉLIN, Dominique MARTIN

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 a (new)

11a. Recalls that, in the context of negotiations with those regions, the EU must take into account the opinions of States and respect all popular initiatives on which votes are taken; underlines likewise that, in the case of agreements, the EU should not attempt to impose its functioning and its conditions but should at all times respect the sovereignty of States and guarantee their national specificities;

Amendment 43 #

Mylène TROSZCZYNSKI, Joëlle MÉLIN, Dominique MARTIN

Motion for a resolution
Subheading 7

~~Implementation of Single Market legislation:~~ Swiss Confederation

Amendment 44 #

Mylène TROSZCZYNSKI, Joëlle MÉLIN, Dominique MARTIN

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12

12. Commends the strong, continuously flourishing and longstanding relations between the EU and Switzerland, which have contributed to peace, prosperity and growth in Europe over the past decades; is convinced that these relations can be deepened to the benefit of both Parties ~~by comprehensively revising the sectoral agreements in full compliance with the fundamental principles of the EU~~ and can extend the numerous commonalities and mutual interests;

Amendment 45 #

Ulrike TREBESIUS

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12

12. Commends the strong, continuously flourishing and longstanding relations between the EU and Switzerland, which have contributed to peace, prosperity and growth in Europe over the past decades; is convinced that these relations can be deepened to the benefit of both Parties by comprehensively revising the sectoral agreements ~~in full compliance with the fundamental principles of the EU~~with regard to evolving democratic and political requirements and can extend the numerous commonalities and mutual interests;

Amendment 46 #

Ulrike TREBESIUS, Amjad BASHIR, Daniel DALTON

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 a (new)

12a. Takes the view that the framework provisions governing the involvement of Switzerland with the EU are contained in the bilateral sectoral agreements concluded between them; notes that the measures restricting the free movement of persons adopted by referendum in Switzerland are creating an imbalance and undermining the benefits of the agreements for the EU Member States;

Amendment 47 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 a (new)

12a. Underlines the democratic legitimacy of referenda and the need to respect the outcome whilst adhering to the rule of law;

Amendment 48 #

Ulrike TREBESIUS, Amjad BASHIR, Daniel DALTON

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 b (new)

12b. Takes not of the result of the popular initiative of 9 February 2014; calls upon the Commission to work with Switzerland and the member States to find a satisfactory solution that takes into consideration the outcome of this vote whilst respecting the provisions of the concerned agreements;

Amendment 49 #

Mylène TROSZCZYNSKI, Joëlle MÉLIN, Dominique MARTIN

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13

13. Welcomes in this context the opening of the negotiations in May 2014 for an institutional framework as a precondition for the further development of a bilateral approach; stresses that without such a framework agreement no further agreements on Swiss participation in the internal market, including the Electricity Agreement, will be concluded; urges the Swiss Government to step up its efforts to progress with the negotiations on the outstanding issues;

Amendment 5 #

Marian HARKIN

Draft opinion
Paragraph 2

2. Calls on the EEA countries and Switzerland to continue their efforts to transpose, and fully implement and enforce internal market legislation; calls on Switzerland to ensure that Directive 2005/36/EC on the recognition of professional qualifications is fully implemented and to rapidly transpose Directive 2013/55/EU, which improves it;

Amendment 5 #

Andreas SCHWAB, Lara COMI, Jiří POSPÍŠIL, Ildikó GÁLL-PELCZ

Motion for a resolution
Citation 22 b (new)

- having regard to the European Economic Area Joint Parliamentary Committee resolution of 17 March 2015 on the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership and its possible implications for the EEA EFTA States,

Amendment 50 #

Ulrike TREBESIUS, Daniel DALTON

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13

13. Welcomes in this context the opening of the negotiations in May 2014 for an institutional framework as a precondition for the further development of a bilateral approach; stresses that without such a framework agreement no further agreements on Swiss participation in the internal market~~, including the Electricity Agreement,~~ will be concluded; urges the Swiss Government to step up its efforts to progress with the negotiations on the outstanding issues;

Amendment 51 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13

13. Welcomes in this context the opening of the negotiations in May 2014 for an institutional framework as a precondition for the further development of a bilateral approach; stresses that ~~without such a framework agreement no further agreements on Swiss participation in the internal market, including~~it is of high importance for the economies of neighbouring countries and the Switzerland to make progress on the Electricity Agreement~~, will be concluded~~; urges the Swiss Government to step up its efforts to progress with the negotiations on the outstanding issues;

Amendment 52 #