Progress: Procedure completed
Role | Committee | Rapporteur | Shadows |
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Lead | IMCO | VAN BOSSUYT Anneleen ( ECR) | CORAZZA BILDT Anna Maria ( PPE), SCHALDEMOSE Christel ( S&D), TØRNÆS Ulla ( ALDE), ŠOLTES Igor ( Verts/ALE) |
Committee Opinion | JURI |
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RoP 54
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RoP 54Subjects
Events
The European Parliament adopted by 387 votes to 293 with 26 abstentions, a resolution entitled "Towards improved single market regulation".
More than 20 years after its official creation, the single market framework is still fragmented, in particular because the Member States have not fully transposed or correctly implemented EU legislation
Parliament stressed need to strengthen the governance of the single market and to base the forthcoming internal market strategy should be aimed at improving single market regulation through an effort to learn from the experiences of the past in the areas of free movement of goods and services, the digital single market, professional qualifications and public procurement.
The single market, a key tool for reigniting economic growth and job creation in the Union: Members consider that improving single market regulation should be both a priority and a shared responsibility of the EU institutions.
The report however emphasises that improving single market regulation does not mean removing all regulation or diminishing the level of ambition of regulation , for instance in terms of environmental protection, safety, security, consumer protection and social standards. Rather, it means removing unnecessary regulation, bureaucracy and negative impacts while achieving policy objectives and delivering a competitive regulatory environment that supports employment and enterprise within Europe.
From this perspective, Members made the following general observations:
· "better regulation" should be seen in the context of the whole policy cycle, whereby all elements contribute to efficient and effective regulation; specific indicators for measuring the success of relevant legislation should be used throughout the whole policy cycle;
· the principle of subsidiarity must represent the starting point for policy formulation, so as to underline "European added value" in the governance of the single market; the principle of proportionality is reflected in the drafting of the relevant legislation;
· national parliaments themselves could play a more active role, particularly in consultation processes;
· simplification should be an ongoing process, as efforts in these areas are of benefit to consumers and SMEs;
· single market regulation should take into account the new opportunities afforded by the digital revolution ;
· the Commission should strengthen the role of the single market as a separate pillar of the European Semester process .
Tools to improve single market regulation:
- Impact assessment: Parliament viewed effective impact assessments as an important tool for informing policymakers about how best to design regulation to achieve these EU objectives, that is, to promote competitiveness, innovation, growth and job creation. It considered it regrettable that around 40 % of draft impact assessments examined by the Commission Impact Assessment Board from 2010 to 2014 were considered to be of insufficient quality and were sent back for improvements. It considered it regrettable that impact assessments submitted to Parliament to accompany draft proposals were still found to have shortcomings.
In order to be effective tools, impact assessments should:
· be prepared on the basis of comprehensive, objective and complete information and evidence, and should include all options which have a significant impact or are politically important;
· be conducted in such a way as to also take account of ex-post assessments of existing legislation in the same sector;
· take account of scientific advice;
· be supplemented by impact assessments on substantial amendments adopted by the co-legislators;
· give consideration to consistency between a new legislative initiative and the other policies and general objectives of the European Union;
· take into account the pace of digital innovation and evolution and the need for legislation to be technology-neutral and as future-proof as possible.
Members stressed the need for REFIT proposals to be more targeted, with potential benefits and cost savings being quantified in each proposal.
-The consultation process: Parliament recalled its position that the consultation process should be open, transparent and inclusive and expanded to reach out to SMEs and start-ups and civil society organisations. It called on the Commission to consider establishing a European Stakeholder Forum on better regulation and less bureaucracy.
-Monitoring and problem-solving: Parliament encouraged the Commission and Member States to:
· raise awareness of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) and online dispute resolution (ODR) as key tools for improving the single market for goods and services, and publicise one-stop shops in support of dispute resolution, along the lines of SOLVIT, ECC-Net and FIN-Net ,
· improve the services offered by the EU Pilot projects , which are designed to avert the need for the Commission to institute infringement proceedings against Member States;
· continue to expand the Internal Market Information System (IMI) to other single market tools so that it can become a central information hub;
· explore the possibility of establishing a single point of contact for consumers and foster understanding of consumer rights in areas such as e-commerce and the recognition of qualifications;
· consider whether an "early warning system" could be created that signals where problems exist in the implementation or application of EU law.
-Enforcement and market surveillance: the resolution recommended:
· closer cooperation between single market governance tools that receive consumer complaints about traders breaching EU legislation;
· launching timely and faster infringement proceedings where evidence exists to demonstrate a failure in implementation and where reasonable efforts to solve problems have failed;
· using market surveillance tools in conjunction with single market tools.
Members considered it regrettable that Parliament's access to relevant information relating to pre-infringement and infringement proceedings is limited, and called for improved transparency in this area.
-Ex-post evaluation and review: Parliament considered, however, that analysis regarding REFIT should be improved as to whether the legislative steps taken so far have contributed effectively to achieving their aim and are consistent with current policy goals. It welcomed the Commission’s commitment to examining the cumulative cost of regulation, which often represents a barrier for participants in the single market, particularly SMEs.
Members are of the view that sunset or enhanced review clauses may be considered on an exceptional basis, in particular for temporary phenomena, with the institutions undertaking to keep legislation up to date and in place only where necessary.
The Committee on the Internal Market and Consumer Protection adopted an own-initiative report by Anneleen VAN BOSSUYT (ECR, BE), entitled "Towards improved single market regulation".
The single market, a key tool for reigniting economic growth and job creation in the Union : Members consider that improving single market regulation should be both a priority and a shared responsibility of the EU institutions.
The report however emphasises that improving single market regulation does not mean removing all regulation or diminishing the level of ambition of regulation , for instance in terms of environmental protection, safety, security, consumer protection and social standards. It rather means removing unnecessary regulation, bureaucracy and negative impacts while achieving policy objectives and delivering a competitive regulatory environment that supports employment and enterprise within Europe.
From this perspective, Members made the following general observations:
"better regulation" should be seen in the context of the whole policy cycle, whereby all elements contribute to efficient and effective regulation;; the principle of subsidiarity must represent the starting point for policy formulation, so as to underline "European added value" in the governance of the single market; the principle of proportionality is reflected in the drafting of the relevant legislation; simplification should be an ongoing process, as efforts in these areas are of benefit to consumers and SMEs; single market regulation should take into account the new opportunities afforded by the digital revolution ; the Commission should strengthen the role of the single market as a separate pillar of the European Semester process.
Tools to improve single market regulation :
- Impact assessment : Members view effective impact assessments as an important tool for informing policymakers about how best to design regulation to achieve these EU objectives, that is, to promote competitiveness, innovation, growth and job creation. They considered it regrettable that around 40 % of draft impact assessments examined by the Commission Impact Assessment Board from 2010 to 2014 were considered to be of insufficient quality and were sent back for improvements.
In order to be effective tools, impact assessments should:
be prepared on the basis of comprehensive, objective and complete information and evidence, and should include all options which have a significant impact or are politically important; be conducted in such a way as to also take account of ex-post assessments of existing legislation in the same sector; take account of scientific advice; give consideration to consistency between a new legislative initiative and the other policies and general objectives of the European Union take into account the pace of digital innovation and evolution and the need for legislation to be technology-neutral and as future-proof as possible.
Members stressed the need for REFIT proposals to be more targeted, with potential benefits and cost savings being quantified in each proposal.
- Monitoring and problem-solving : Members encouraged the Commission and Member States to:
raise awareness of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) and online dispute resolution (ODR) as key tools for improving the single market for goods and services; develop complementarities between one-stop shops in support of dispute resolution, along the lines of SOLVIT, ECC-Net and FIN-Net ; improve the services offered by the EU Pilot projects, which are designed to avert the need for the Commission to institute infringement proceedings against Member States; continue to expand the Internal Market Information System (IMI) to other single market tools so that it can become a central information hub; explore the possibility of establishing a single point of contact for consumers and foster understanding of consumer rights in areas such as e-commerce and the recognition of qualifications; consider whether an "early warning system" could be created that signals where problems exist in the implementation or application of EU law.
- Enforcement and market surveillance : the report recommended:
closer cooperation between single market governance tools that receive consumer complaints about traders breaching EU legislation and national enforcement bodies via formal procedures and improved data sharing; launching timely and faster infringement proceedings where evidence exists to demonstrate a failure in implementation and where reasonable efforts to solve problems through tools such as mediation have failed; using market surveillance tools in conjunction with single market tools to strengthen the enforcement of EU law.
Members considered it regrettable that Parliament's access to relevant information relating to pre-infringement and infringement proceedings is limited, and called for improved transparency in this area, with due respect for confidentiality rules.
Parliament should fulfil its role in the enforcement of EU legislation, inter alia by reviewing the implementation of legislation and exercising scrutiny of the Commission, in particular through an engagement on the part of Parliament with annual reporting by the Commission.
- Ex-post evaluation and review : Members welcomed the regular review period and the introduction of sectoral analysis under the REFIT programme - the ultimate aim of which should be to improve the quality of EU legislation and simplify it - thus aligning it more effectively with the needs of citizens and undertakings, with particular reference to micro, small and medium-sized enterprises.
They considered, however, that analysis should be improved as to whether the legislative steps taken so far have contributed effectively to achieving their aim and are consistent with current policy goals.
Members are of the view that sunset or enhanced review clauses may be considered on an exceptional basis, in particular for temporary phenomena, with the institutions undertaking to keep legislation up to date and in place only where necessary.
Documents
- Results of vote in Parliament: Results of vote in Parliament
- Decision by Parliament: T8-0105/2016
- Debate in Parliament: Debate in Parliament
- Committee report tabled for plenary: A8-0278/2015
- Amendments tabled in committee: PE560.795
- Amendments tabled in committee: PE565.138
- Amendments tabled in committee: PE557.282
- Committee draft report: PE557.205
- Committee draft report: PE557.205
- Amendments tabled in committee: PE557.282
- Amendments tabled in committee: PE560.795
- Amendments tabled in committee: PE565.138
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A8-0278/2015 - Anneleen Van Bossuyt - Résolution #
Amendments | Dossier |
197 |
2015/2089(INI)
2015/06/10
IMCO
119 amendments...
Amendment 1 #
Motion for a resolution Citation 1 a (new) - having regard to its resolution of 7 February 2013 with recommendations to the Commission on the governance of the Single Market1, and to the Commission's follow-up thereon adopted on 8 May 2013, __________________ 1 Texts adopted, P7_TA(2013)0054.
Amendment 10 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 1. Considers that improving single market regulation should be both a priority and a shared responsibility of the Union institutions; believes that good legislation should contribute to competitiveness, the creation of jobs and growth, a high level of consumer protection, and must do
Amendment 100 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 27 27. Considers, however, that analysis should be improved as regards to whether the legislative steps taken so far have contributed effectively to achieving an aim, and whether they still remain necessary;
Amendment 101 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 27 27. Considers, however, that analysis should be improved as regards to whether the legislative steps taken so far have contributed effectively to achieving an aim, and whether they still remain necessary;
Amendment 102 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 27 27. Considers, however, that analysis should be improved as regards
Amendment 103 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 27 27. Considers, however, that analysis should be improved as regards to whether the legislative steps taken so far have contributed effectively to achieving an aim, and whether they still remain necessary; believes, in this context, that a rolling target for administrative and regulatory unjustified burden reduction can make a positive contribution to ensuring that aims are met in the most efficient way possible;
Amendment 104 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 28 28. Notes that the cumulative cost of regulation
Amendment 105 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 28 28. Notes that the cumulative cost of regulation often represent barriers for participants in the single market, particularly for SMEs; welcomes, therefore, the commitment by the Commission to examine this issue;
Amendment 106 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 28 28. Notes that the cumulative cost of regulation often represents a barrier
Amendment 107 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 28 28. Notes that the cumulative cost of unnecessary regulation often represent barriers for participants in the single market, particularly for SMEs; welcomes, therefore, the commitment by the Commission to examine this issue; underlines, however, that
Amendment 108 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 29 29. Calls on the Commission to improve its understanding of the factors influencing the achievement of policy objectives, such as the impact of complementary or clashing policies adopted at EU or national level, in order to direct policy making in a better way and, ultimately, to contribute to improved single market regulation; underlines in this regard the need for appropriate indicators based on clear, comprehensive and multi-dimensional criteria, including social and environmental criteria, in order to properly assess the need and modalities of action at EU level;
Amendment 109 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 29 29. Calls on the Commission to improve its understanding of the factors influencing the achievement of policy objectives, such as the impact of complementary or clashing policies adopted at EU or national level, but also the impact and costs of non- action, in order to
Amendment 11 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 1. Considers that improving single market regulation should be both a priority and a shared responsibility of the Union institutions; believes that good legislation should contribute to competitiveness, the creation of jobs and smart and inclusive growth, and must do so in a way that stimulates, rather than frustrates, the European economy;
Amendment 110 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 30 Amendment 111 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 30 30. Notes that legislation, once adopted, remains largely static
Amendment 112 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 30 30.
Amendment 113 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 30 30. Notes that legislation, once adopted, remains largely static and that incentives to respond to, and repeal, outdated legislation are often lacking, while consumer issues and market problems rise and fall as conditions change; considers, therefore, that
Amendment 114 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 31 31. Considers also that improving single market regulation does not mean removing all regulation
Amendment 115 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 31 31.
Amendment 116 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 31 31. Considers also that improving single market regulation does not mean removing all regulation nor diminishing the level of ambition of regulation for instance in terms of environmental protection, safety, security, consumer protection and social standards, but rather delivering a competitive regulatory environment that supports employment and enterprise within Europe;
Amendment 117 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 31 31. Considers also that improving single market regulation does not mean removing all regulation
Amendment 118 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 32 32. Stresses that
Amendment 119 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 32 32. Stresses that a single market that does not over-burden or frustrate production, innovation and commerce is a structure that will bring jobs and growth back to Europe that previously would have been located outside of it
Amendment 12 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 2 2. Understands ‘better regulation' in the context of the whole policy cycle, whereby all elements and all institutions involved contribute to efficient and effective regulation; recalls in this context the importance of transparency and accessibility of information; regrets that while documents of the European Parliament are accessible for the citizens, Council documents are not and remain restricted;
Amendment 13 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 3 3. Considers that the principle of subsidiarity is
Amendment 14 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 3 3. Considers that the principle of subsidiarity
Amendment 15 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 3 3. Considers that the principle of subsidiarity is an essential element and
Amendment 16 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 4 4. Recalls that the responsibility for subsidiarity extends beyond the Commission, the Council and Parliament, and includes a role for national and – where appropriate –regional
Amendment 17 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 4 4. Recalls th
Amendment 18 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 4 4. Recalls that the responsibility for subsidiarity extends beyond the Commission, the Council and Parliament, and includes a role for national and – where appropriate –regional parliaments; believes that the input of parliaments should be given appropriate weight and consideration in the context of the subsidiarity mechanism, but also as regards political dialogue; therefore encourages the Commission to engage in a yearly debate with each parliament in order to strengthen the dialogue between the national parliaments and the Commission;
Amendment 19 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 4 a (new) 4 a. Stresses that the European institutions and the national and where applicable regional parliaments still have much to do to create a "subsidiarity culture" across the European Union; strongly believes that a more effective approach is needed to fully recognise the principle of subsidiarity;
Amendment 2 #
Motion for a resolution Recital A A. whereas the single market is a key tool for reigniting economic growth and job- creation in the Union;
Amendment 20 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 5 Amendment 21 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 5 5. Notes that the deadlines involved in the subsidiarity mechanism are sometimes too short to ensure that parliaments
Amendment 22 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 5 5. Notes that the deadlines involved in the subsidiarity mechanism are too short to ensure that parliaments always have time to consider in detail aspects of implementation or other practical matters; considers, therefore, that parliaments should be afforded more time to respond
Amendment 23 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 5 5. Notes that the deadlines involved in the subsidiarity mechanism sometimes are too short to ensure that national parliaments
Amendment 24 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 5 5. Notes that
Amendment 25 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 5 5. Notes that
Amendment 26 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 5 a (new) 5a. Believes that the national parliaments can contribute further in the decision- making of the European Union by being more pro-active players; considers the possibility of the parliaments to invite the Commission to create new legislation or amend existing, if 1/3 of all national parliaments support it; if a proposal is submitted to the Commission, the Commission should be obliged to respond adequately to the request and give its reasons for taking or not taking action;
Amendment 27 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 6 6.
Amendment 28 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 6 6. Believes that
Amendment 29 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 6 6. Believes that, where the need for European regulation can be demonstrated, the institutions should jointly undertake to ensure that the principle of proportionality
Amendment 3 #
Motion for a resolution Recital B B. whereas, more than 20 years after its
Amendment 30 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 6 6. Believes that, where
Amendment 31 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 6 6. Believes that, where the need for European regulation and EU added value can be demonstrated, the institutions should jointly undertake to ensure that the principle of proportionality, as well as the principles of simplicity, transparency, coherence and respect for fundamental rights, are reflected in the drafting of the relevant legislation;
Amendment 32 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 7 7. Believes that single market legislation should be to the benefit of c
Amendment 33 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 7 7. Believes that single market legislation should be to the benefit of the creation of sustainable, high-quality jobs, competitiveness, innovation and growth, and views effective impact assessments as an important tool for informing policymakers on how
Amendment 34 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 7 7. Believes that single market legislation should have clear evidence of EU added value and be to the benefit of competitiveness, innovation and growth, and views effective impact assessments as an important tool for informing policymakers on how best to design regulation to achieve these aims and their single market objectives; believes, as well, that if the impact assessment does not provide arguments for clear EU added value that will have a positive impact on citizens and businesses, the legislation should be withdrawn;
Amendment 35 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 7 7. Believes that single market legislation should be to the benefit of
Amendment 36 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 7 7. Believes that single market legislation should
Amendment 37 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 7 7. Believes that single market legislation should be to the benefit of our citizens, including workers and consumers, while stimulating competitiveness, innovation and sustainable growth, and views effective impact assessments as an important tool for informing policymakers on how best to design regulation to achieve these aims and their single market objectives;
Amendment 38 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 7 7. Believes that single market legislation should be to the benefit of competitiveness, citizens and consumers, innovation and growth, and views effective impact assessments as an important tool for informing policymakers on how best to design regulation to achieve these aims and their single market objectives;
Amendment 39 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 7 7. Believes that single market legislation should be
Amendment 4 #
Motion for a resolution Recital D a (new) D a. whereas specific tools should be strengthened, revised or better promoted in order to contribute positively towards providing a competitive regulatory environment for our businesses, supporting growth and the creation of jobs, and enhancing trust of our consumers in European legislation;
Amendment 40 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 7 a (new) 7 a. Calls on the Commission and Council to reflect together with Parliament on how best to ensure that simplification is an ongoing process, as efforts in these areas are of benefit to consumers and SMEs;
Amendment 41 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 8 8. Considers that in order to be effective
Amendment 42 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 8 8. Considers that in order to be effective as tools, impact assessments should be prepared on the basis of strong evidence; believes that careful consideration of scientific advice should form part of the impact assessment process and, in particular, substantiate how or why policy choices have been made in preparatory
Amendment 43 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 9 Amendment 44 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 9 9. Points out that the impact assessment accompanying a proposal should be
Amendment 45 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 9 9. Points out that the impact assessment accompanying a proposal should be seen as a ‘living document' that is kept up to date and
Amendment 46 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 9 9. Points out that
Amendment 47 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 9 9. Points out that the impact assessment accompanying a proposal should be seen as a
Amendment 48 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 10 Amendment 49 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 10 Amendment 5 #
Motion for a resolution Recital D a (new) D a. whereas digital innovation is faster than politics and entrepreneurs are driving the digital agenda; whereas it is of key importance to provide future proof rules that are digital by default;
Amendment 50 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 10 10. Considers it necessary to
Amendment 51 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 10 a (new) 10 a. Recalls that according to Article 11 (2) TEU, all EU institutions are required to maintain an open, transparent and regular dialogue with representative associations, civil society and social partners;
Amendment 52 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 11 Amendment 53 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 11 11. Reiterates its position that consultation processes should be opened up
Amendment 54 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 11 11. Reiterates its position that consultation processes should be opened up and expanded to include submissions on draft impact assessments by all stakeholders; believes this is equally important for secondary legislation, which is of great consequence for the implementation of single market regulation and which therefore requires greater transparency and scrutiny;
Amendment 55 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 11 a (new) 11 a. Stresses the importance of the institutional framework as regards impact assessments; considers it important that the impact assessment process be seen as a joint undertaking, leading to an honest and unimpeachable assessment upon which each of the institutions can depend throughout the process, including in negotiations on a final text;
Amendment 56 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 13 13. Believes that wide and proper balanced consultation is essential
Amendment 57 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 13 13. Believes that wide consultation is essential, particularly with regard to informal groupings, such as expert groups involved in standardisation activities, as well as relevant stakeholders, including social partners, consumer, environmental and social organisations, and regional and local authorities; considers the proper balancing of these groups, the publication of documents and evidence, and the invitation to all stakeholders to contribute effectively to the development of policy in this area, to be an important driver for innovation and the strengthening of the single market, particularly with regard to the Digital Single Market agenda;
Amendment 58 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 13 a (new) 13 a. Underlines that small businesses do not often have the time and resources to participate in regular consultations; considers that the European Commission should find user-friendly and innovative ways to reach out to SMEs and start-ups;
Amendment 59 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 14 Amendment 6 #
Motion for a resolution Recital D a (new) D a. whereas the proper transposition, implementation and enforcement of consumer rights and law is essential in order to achieve a high level of consumer protection in the EU;
Amendment 60 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 14 Amendment 61 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 14 14. Considers
Amendment 62 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 14 14. Considers consultation to be an ongoing process rather than an occasional exercise; reiterates, in this regard, its calls on the Commission to consider the establishment of a Stakeholder Forum; is pleased to see the new Commission proposal in the Better Regulation Agenda for the establishment of a REFIT Platform; strongly believes that this bottom-up approach involving different stakeholders such as experts from Member State authorities, businesses, social partners, SMEs and civil society will be a constructive way to give direct input to the EU institutions, particularly in view of the needs to reduce regulatory and administrative burdens; underlines the need for the platform to be very transparent and therefore encourages the platform to be an online tool inspired by the other national Stakeholders Forums, like in Denmark;
Amendment 63 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 14 14. Considers consultation to be an ongoing process rather than an occasional
Amendment 64 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 14 a (new) 14 a. Believes that by making public consultations available in all of the official languages, improving their accessibility and intelligibility, the higher corresponding participation and more transparent access to the consultation process will be achieved;
Amendment 65 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 15 15. Believes that full and proper implementation of single market legislation to be fundamental
Amendment 66 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 15 a (new) 15 a. Considers that as the Commission seeks to reduce its legislative output that this will allow greater focus to be placed on policy initiatives, allowing for greater time and deeper reflection which can be used to foster improved involvement of interested stakeholders;
Amendment 67 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 15 a (new) 15 a. Emphasizes the importance of correlation tables to monitor correct implementation; calls upon the Member States to draw up their own correlation tables and to publish them;
Amendment 68 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 16 Amendment 69 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 16 16. Stresses that it is not only the formal targets for transposition and implementation that are important, but also the quality of transposition, the practical implementation on the ground and the problems or challenges they may involve in real life for the concerned stakeholders;
Amendment 7 #
Motion for a resolution Recital D b (new) D b. whereas one of the main priorities of the European Consumer Summit 2015, an annual forum gathering key European and international policy-makers and stakeholders, was the importance of better implementation and enforcement of the law;
Amendment 70 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 16 16. Stresses that it is not only the formal targets for transposition and implementation that are important, but also the practical implementation on the ground; therefore encourages the introduction of two yearly fixed dates for implementation in order to simplify the procedure and make it easier for both national authorities but also enterprises and business to follow and comply with the legislation;
Amendment 71 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 16 a (new) 16 a. Believes that advance warnings and road-maps can help alert concerned individuals to emerging issues and policy decisions which are relevant to them and may be difficult to track;
Amendment 72 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 17 17. Considers that,
Amendment 73 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 17 17. Considers that, if the many benefits that a fully functioning single market can offer are to be realised,
Amendment 74 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 17 a (new) 17 a. Calls on the Commission to explore initiatives to improve the take-up of consultation by the affected parties themselves, not only their representatives in their national capitals or Brussels; considers that this would make a positive contribution to identifying implementation and enforcement issues that may arise on the ground once regulations are applied;
Amendment 75 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 18 Amendment 76 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 18 18. Believes that the
Amendment 77 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 18 18. Believes
Amendment 78 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 19 19. Calls on the Commission to invest more efforts to improve, consolidate and publicise guidance on the regulations and tools in place that contribute to the monitoring of how Union law is being applied and that, as such, are vital to the proper functioning of the single market; regrets that the quality of the services differs vastly among the Member States due to the lack of both prioritisation and resources; therefore calls for an enforced governance framework at EU level in order to improve the functioning of these tools and services;
Amendment 79 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 19 a (new) 19a. Encourages the Commission to set- up obligatory implementation groups, consisting of the respective implementing authorities in the Member States, in order to achieve the abovementioned goals; believes that these implementation groups can be a useful way to discuss how the transposed EU law could be applied and how relevant articles should be interpreted in order to ensure better coordination and more consistent application of EU law;
Amendment 8 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 1. Considers that improving single market regulation should be both a priority and a
Amendment 80 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 19 a (new) 19 a. Considers the alternative dispute resolution (ADR) and online dispute resolution (ODR) to be key tools for improving the single market for goods and services; highlights that they will allow consumers and traders to solve their disputes without going to court in a cost- effective and simple way; encourages the Commission and Member States to raise the awareness of these important tools;
Amendment 81 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 20 20. Considers that services such as SOLVIT and SOLVIT plus represent
Amendment 82 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 20 a (new) 20a. Highlights the important role of the Commission's "EU Sweeps" monitoring tool specially with regards to a well- functioning digital single market;
Amendment 83 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 20 a (new) 20a. Applauds the SOLVIT and EU Pilot projects, which are designed to avert the need for the Commission to institute infringement proceedings against Member States; considers, however, that the services offered by EU Pilot should be improved as regards the response time once alerts have been received;
Amendment 84 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 20 b (new) 20b. Considers digital platforms such as Points of Single Contact, IMI and ISA2 important to improve the functioning of the Single Market by facilitating cross- border information exchange between authorities in Member States;
Amendment 85 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 21 21. Notes with concern that, according to Your Europe reports, there are areas that are consistently the object of queries from
Amendment 86 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 21 a (new) 21 a. Views a qualitative as well as quantitative assessment of implementation to be appropriate, not just the bare figures on if formally directives have been transposed or not, in order to have a full understanding of how Single Market legislation is actually working for consumers and for business;
Amendment 87 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 22 a (new) 22 a. Believes that a systematic screening of consumer markets at EU level would detect in a more timely manner emerging trends and threats to consumers and businesses; highlights in this context a positive role of all involved stakeholders, including consumer organisations;
Amendment 88 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 23 a (new) 23 a. Regrets that Parliament's access to relevant information relating to pre- infringement and infringement procedures is limited and calls for improved transparency in this regard, with due respect to confidentially rules;
Amendment 89 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 24 24. Urges the Commission to
Amendment 9 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 1. Considers that improving single market regulation should be both a priority and a shared responsibility of the Union institutions; believes that good legislation
Amendment 90 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 24 24. Urges the Commission to undertake infringement proceedings where evidence exists to demonstrate a failure of implementation and where reasonable efforts to solve problems through tools such as ADR, ODR, EU Pilot or SOLVIT have failed;
Amendment 91 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 24 24. Urges the Commission to undertake timely and faster infringement proceedings where evidence exists to demonstrate a failure of implementation and where reasonable efforts to solve problems through tools such as EU Pilot or SOLVIT have failed; considers that
Amendment 92 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 24 24. Urges the Commission to undertake infringement proceedings where evidence exists to demonstrate a failure of implementation and where reasonable efforts to solve problems through tools such as EU Pilot or SOLVIT have failed; considers that while action should be taken in all applicable cases, the Commission could further prioritise action to tackle those infringements that are most significant in economic, social and societal terms;
Amendment 93 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 24 24. Urges the Commission to undertake infringement proceedings where evidence exists to demonstrate a failure of implementation and where reasonable efforts to solve problems through tools such as EU Pilot or SOLVIT have failed; considers that while action should be taken in all applicable cases, the Commission could further prioritise action to tackle those infringements that are most significant in economic terms; underlines that Member States have an equal responsibility to enforce EU law, and that they should ensure an effective and efficient enforcement to protect consumers interest and to create a level playing field for businesses throughout Europe;
Amendment 94 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 25 25. Undertakes to
Amendment 95 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 25 a (new) 25 a. Stresses that in its resolution on the implementation of the Unfair Commercial Practices Directive 2005/29/EC, the European Parliament called on the Commission to compile and analyse data on penalties applied by Member States as well as on the efficiency of enforcement regimes in particular with regard to the complexity and length of enforcement procedures; calls repeatedly on the Commission to provide the Parliament with results of these analyses;
Amendment 96 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 25 b (new) 25 b. Considers that the enforcement remains primarily national whilst an increasing share of businesses operate across borders; stresses that cross-border situations that can affect consumer in several, if not all, Members States at the same time, are arising in the Single Market; believes that in case of an EU- wide infringement, the direct enforcement action at EU level is needed in order to ensure coherent enforcement of consumer rights throughout the EU;
Amendment 97 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 25 c (new) 25 c. Notes that cooperation between enforcement authorities is essential to ensure that consumer rights legislation is equally applied cross the internal market and to create a level playing field for businesses; stresses the importance of Regulation (EC) No 2006/2004 on Consumer Protection Cooperation (CPC) in this area; stresses that following Article 21a of the CPC Regulation, the Commission shall assess the effectiveness and operational mechanisms of this Regulation and submit report to the EP by 31 December 2014; urges the Commission to fulfil this commitment as soon as possible;
Amendment 98 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 25 d (new) 25d. Acknowledges a positive role of the EU sweeps actions, launched by the Commission in order to enhance enforcement throughout coordinated control actions in the online environment; believes that EU sweeps could be broaden also into the offline sector;
Amendment 99 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 26 26. Welcomes the regular review period, and the introduction of sectoral analysis under the REFIT programme, both of which have the aim of improving single market regulation and ensuring that legislation is "fit for purpose";
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Amendment 120 #
Motion for a resolution Recital A A. whereas the single market is a key tool for reigniting
Amendment 121 #
Motion for a resolution Recital A a (new) Aa. whereas there is a low level of knowledge and awareness among both citizens and businesses of various assistance services such as Your Europe, SOLVIT;
Amendment 122 #
Motion for a resolution Recital A b (new) Ab. whereas there is a lack of sufficient indicators and data for measuring successful implementation of legislation in Single Market areas;
Amendment 123 #
Motion for a resolution Recital A c (new) Ac. whereas such indicators and data for measuring successful implementation of legislation in Single Market areas could clarify the aim and purpose of the legislation;
Amendment 124 #
Motion for a resolution Recital B B. whereas, more than 20 years after its official creation, the single market still has gaps, p
Amendment 125 #
Motion for a resolution Recital C a (new) Amendment 126 #
Motion for a resolution Recital D D. whereas it is the concept of shared responsibility that should frame how the Union seeks to improve single market regulation in order to set the foundation for a solid social system in all Member States;
Amendment 127 #
Motion for a resolution Recital D a (new) Da. whereas we have a single market for goods but not a single market for services;
Amendment 128 #
-1. Asks the Commission to take into account the recommendations contained in this resolution in its forthcoming internal market strategy;
Amendment 129 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 1. Considers that improving single market regulation should be both a priority and a shared responsibility of the Union institutions; believes that good legislation
Amendment 130 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 1. Considers that improving single market regulation should be both a priority and a shared responsibility of the Union institutions; believes that good legislation should contribute to the completion and better functioning of the single market, thus promoting competitiveness, the
Amendment 131 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 1. Considers that improving single market regulation should be both a priority and a shared responsibility of the European Union institutions and the Member States; believes that good legislation should contribute to competitiveness, the creation of jobs
Amendment 132 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 1. Considers that improving single market regulation should be both a priority and a shared responsibility of the Union institutions; believes that good legislation should contribute to competitiveness, the creation of jobs and growth, SME development, and must do so in a way that stimulates,
Amendment 133 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 2 2. Understands ‘better regulation’ in the context of the whole policy cycle, whereby all elements contribute to efficient and effective regulation, while assuring lawful competition within the Single Market in relation to non-European products; considers that improved Single Market regulation must also take into account the relations with non-European countries;
Amendment 134 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 2 2. Understands ‘better regulation’ in the context of the whole policy cycle, whereby all elements contribute to efficient and effective regulation; considers, therefore, that specific indicators for measuring the success of the legislation should be included already in the initial impact assessment and used throughout the whole policy cycle, including the implementation of the legislation when it enters into force;
Amendment 135 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 3 Amendment 136 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 3 3. Considers that the principles of subsidiarity
Amendment 137 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 4 Amendment 138 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 5 Amendment 139 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 5 5. Notes that the deadlines involved in the subsidiarity mechanism
Amendment 140 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 6 Amendment 141 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 6 6. Believes that, where the need for European single market regulation can be demonstrated, the institutions should jointly undertake to ensure that the principle of proportionality,
Amendment 142 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 6 a (new) 6a. Considers that single market regulation should take into account the new opportunities afforded by the digital revolution and should be fully compatible with the e-government dimension;
Amendment 143 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 6 a (new) 6a. Calls on the European Commission to use more strategic EU legislative approach by identifying the areas that should be subject of most policy attention and as a result to propose a comprehensive solution to each of the remaining priorities and existing obstacles geared towards winning back the trust of European citizens; calls on the Commission to back up each piece of legislation with a comprehensive logic map identifying synergy and conflicts with other policy areas in Europe that can affect the everyday life of the European citizens and providing evidence that the new proposals are likely to address those problems;
Amendment 144 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 6 b (new) 6b. Calls on the European Commission to strengthen the role of the Single Market as a separate pillar of the European Semester process, which should be supported by an annual Single Market Integration report as an input to the Annual Growth Survey;
Amendment 145 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 7 7. Believes that single market legislation should be to the benefit of competitiveness, innovation and
Amendment 146 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 7 7. Believes that single market legislation should
Amendment 147 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 7 7. Believes that single market legislation should be to the benefit of competitiveness, innovation, the protection of workers, the environment and consumers, and growth, and views effective impact assessments as an important tool for informing policymakers on
Amendment 148 #
7. Believes that single market legislation should be to the benefit of c
Amendment 149 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 8 8. Considers that in order to be effective as tools, impact assessments should
Amendment 150 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 8 8. Considers that in order to be effective as tools, impact assessments should be prepared on the basis of strong evidence;
Amendment 151 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 8 8. Considers that in order to be effective as tools, impact assessments should be prepared on the basis of
Amendment 152 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 8 8.
Amendment 153 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 8 8. Considers that in order to be effective as tools, impact assessments should be prepared on the basis of strong verifiable and quantifiable evidence; believes that careful consideration of scientific advice should form part of the impact assessment process and, in particular, substantiate how or why policy
Amendment 154 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 8 a (new) 8a. Points out that no clear guidance is given whether potential impacts from REFIT proposals should be quantified or not; highlights the need for REFIT proposals to become more targeted by quantifying the potential benefits and cost savings in each proposal;
Amendment 155 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 9 9. Points out that the impact assessment accompanying a proposal should be s
Amendment 156 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 9 a (new) 9a. Considers that the principle of subsidiarity is an essential element to be considered when assessing the impact of new legislations together with the principle of proportionality;
Amendment 157 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 9 a (new) 9a. Notes that the "Smart Single Market Regulation"(http://www.europarl.europa. eu/RegData/etudes/STUD/2015/563442/I POL_STUD(2015) 563442_EN.pdf) study commissioned by the Internal Market and Consumer Protection Committee suggests that the European Parliament and the Council might have valuable insights to contribute to the Commission's impact assessments; calls on the Commission to explore ways in which to include the European Parliament and the Council in the process regarding the impact assessments;
Amendment 158 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 9 b (new) 9b. Recalls that the responsibility for subsidiarity extends beyond the Commission, the Council and Parliament, and includes a role for national parliaments;
Amendment 159 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 10 a (new) 10a. Reiterates the need to introduce the single market as a separate pillar in the European Semester process; calls on the Commission and Member States to ensure that the European Parliament plays an active role through scrutinising the process;
Amendment 160 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph - 11 a (new) -11a. Considers that the consultation phase should always include a 'Digital by default' section whereby the Commission would seek to deeply understand user needs and what it means for the design of the service;
Amendment 161 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 11 11. Reiterates
Amendment 162 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 12 12. Recognizes the proposals for an increased strategic programming phase in the "Better Regulation Package" such as inception impact assessments; considers however that there is still a lack of overviews of the Commission's working process; Calls on the Commission to make road maps outlining policy initiatives in specific sectors more visible, and to facilitate their use;
Amendment 163 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 12 a (new) 12a. Considers the input from citizens and businesses into the different assistance services such as Your Europe, SOLVIT to be of great importance to the legislative process, therefore calls on the Commission to evaluate the data of the input coming from these services and take it into consideration when reviewing the relevant legislation;
Amendment 164 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 13 13. Believes that
Amendment 165 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 14 a (new) 14a. Underlines that such stakeholder consultations have to be to the widest extent inclusive, in particular, involving SMEs, micro-businesses and civil- organisations;
Amendment 166 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 15 15. Believes that full and proper implementation of single market legislation to be fundamental if the benefits of the single market are to be fully felt; expresses concern over the fact that targets for implementation are not always met; Calls in particular for a full and correct implementation of the Services directive; recalls the large degree of heterogeneity remaining between Member States and sectors, notably in the sector of legal services;
Amendment 167 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 16 16. Regrets that despite the 0.5% target proposed by the Commission in the Single Market Act, Slovenia is still lagging behind; Stresses that it is not only the formal targets for transposition and implementation that are important, but also the practical implementation on the ground;
Amendment 168 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 16 16. Stresses that it is not only the formal targets for transposition and implementation that are important, but also the practical implementation on the ground and its impact;
Amendment 169 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 18 18. Believes that the analysis should also undertake to identify instances of gold- plating, which present similar challenges and extra costs for people and businesses seeking to understand and apply law originating at EU level;
Amendment 170 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 18 18. Believes that the analysis should also undertake to identify instances of gold- plating, which present similar challenges for people and businesses seeking to understand and apply law originating at EU level; stresses in this context that Member States which adopt regulation to attain a higher level of protection of workers, the environment and consumers should not be regarded as practising gold-plating;
Amendment 171 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 19 19. Calls on the Commission to
Amendment 172 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 19 a (new) 19a. Stresses that one-stop shops in support of dispute resolution of the SOLVIT, ECC-Net or FIN-Net type are services which improve the functioning of the internal market; calls on the Commission to deploy resources to publicise these tools and to develop their complementarities;
Amendment 173 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 19 a (new) 19a. Regrets that according to the Commission, France has both the slowest answering speed in days for requests entered in the IMI system and the lowest satisfaction rate of all EU countries;
Amendment 174 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 19 b (new) 19b. Considers that the Internal Market Information System should continue to be expanded to other single market tools in order to become a central information hub; Highlight that it would allow to comply with the ‘once only’ principle, in line with the recent Commission initiatives;
Amendment 175 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 19 c (new) 19c. Is concerned by the low level of awareness and understanding among Europeans of the services available such as Your Europe, Your Europe Advice, European Employment Service, CPC network, points of single contact, SOLVIT and Alternative and Online Dispute Resolution;
Amendment 176 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 19 d (new) 19d. Considers that too few procedures can be completed online via the points of single contact and ask Member States to remedy this situation; Points out that Germany is lagging behind the other Member States in terms of performance of its points of single contact;
Amendment 177 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 19 e (new) 19e. Asks the Commission to carry out in- depth reflection on their interaction and to explore the possibility to replace them by one single point of contact for consumers which would then direct the consumer to other tools as appropriate;
Amendment 178 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 19 f (new) 19f. Considers that this reflection should ensure a better definition of these services in order to obtain a better separation of activities and then avoid overlapping;
Amendment 179 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 19 g (new) 19g. Considers that the forthcoming revision of the Consumer Protection Cooperation (CPC) regulation should fully take into account the need to improve the information flow between the different single market tools;
Amendment 180 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 20 20. Considers that services such as SOLVIT represent a useful, low-cost alternative to legal action; notes that the present take-up of these services is very low
Amendment 181 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 20 20. Considers that services such as SOLVIT and SOLVIT plus represent
Amendment 182 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 20 a (new) 20a. Is very concerned by the fact that Slovenia ceased cooperation with the Commission services regarding Your Europe in all respects; Also underlines the need for Latvia and Greece to ensure permanent representation and regular attendance at the Editorial Board meetings;
Amendment 183 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 20 a (new) 20a. Calls on the Commission to develop a communication and training strategy for ensuring greater awareness of assistance services amongst citizens and businesses of all sizes; recommends in this context the development of a single portal for accessing all assistance services;
Amendment 184 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 22 a (new) 22a. Calls on the Commission to evaluate the performance of the Products Contact Points foreseen in the 2009 Mutual Recognition Regulation and the 2011 Construction Products Regulation;
Amendment 185 #
Motion for a resolution Title before Paragraph 23 Enforcement and market surveillance
Amendment 186 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph – 23 a (new) - 23a. Underlines the need for a closer cooperation between the single market governance tools receiving consumer complaints about the breach of EU legislation by a trader and national enforcement bodies via formal procedures and improved data sharing;
Amendment 187 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 24 24. Urges the Commission to undertake infringement proceedings where evidence exists to demonstrate a failure of implementation and where reasonable efforts to solve problems through tools such as EU Pilot or SOLVIT have failed; considers that while action should be taken in all applicable cases, the Commission could further prioritise action to tackle those infringements that are most significant in economic, social or environmental terms;
Amendment 188 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 25 a (new) 25a. Considers that market surveillance tools should be used in conjunction with single market tools to strengthen the enforcement of EU law;
Amendment 189 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 25 b (new) 25b. In this regard, points out the national authorities do not always make correct use of the Information and Communication System on Market Surveillance (ICSMS) or fail to take necessary measures in a timely fashion; underlines in particular, the need to improve the passing on of cases between public authorities;
Amendment 190 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 25 c (new) 25c. Is concerned by the fact that, according a sample analysis conducted by the Commission in 2014, 60% of completed product investigations did not report on the country of origin, 32% of machinery product investigations were not accompanied by a risk classification and 5% percent of entries did not make reference to the EU regulation/directive at breach; Asks the Council and its Member States to give serious consideration to this issue and to inform the Parliament of the follow-up actions taken thereof;
Amendment 191 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 26 26. Welcomes the regular review period, and the introduction of sectoral analysis under the REFIT programme,
Amendment 192 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 27 27. Considers, however, that analysis should be improved as regards to whether the legislative steps taken so far have contributed effectively to achieving an aim, and whether they still remain necessary;
Amendment 193 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 28 28. Notes that the cumulative cost of unjustified regulation often represents a barrier
Amendment 194 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 28 28. Notes that the cumulative cost of regulation often represent barriers for participants in the single market, particularly for SMEs; welcomes, therefore, the commitment by the Commission to examine this issue; underlines, however, that any such analysis should only address economic factors and consumer protection and should not be equated with a broader impact assessment, which includes assessments of other elements;
Amendment 195 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 31 31. Considers also that improving single market regulation does not mean removing all regulation, but rather delivering a
Amendment 196 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 32 Amendment 197 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 32 32. Stresses that a single market that does not over-burden or frustrate production, innovation and commerce and has adequate measures to ensure trade defence against counterfeit products and dumping prices, is a structure that will bring jobs and growth back to Europe that previously would have been located outside of it, where standards are lower;
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