Awaiting committee decision
2016/2031(INI) Towards a new trade framework between the EU and Turkey and the modernisation of the customs union
Next event: Vote scheduled in committee, 1st reading/single reading 2017/02/28 more...
Lead committee dossier: INTA/8/03712
Legal Basis RoP 052
Next event: Vote scheduled in committee, 1st reading/single reading 2017/02/28 more...
- Indicative plenary sitting date, 1st reading/single reading 2017/03/13
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Opinion | AFET | PIRI Kati (S&D) | |
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Lead | INTA | BORRELLI David (EFD) | PABRIKS Artis (EPP), DANTI Nicola (S&D), STARBATTY Joachim (ECR), LAMBSDORFF Alexander Graf (ALDE), KOULOGLOU Stelios (GUE/NGL), KELLER Ska (Verts/ALE), FERRAND Edouard (ENF) |
Opinion | LIBE | SÓGOR Csaba (EPP) |
Legal Basis RoP 052
Subjects
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2017/03/13
Indicative plenary sitting date, 1st reading/single reading
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2017/02/28
Vote scheduled in committee, 1st reading/single reading
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2016/03/10
Committee referral announced in Parliament, 1st reading/single reading
Documents
Amendments | Dossier |
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2016/2031(INI)
2017/01/26
LIBE
68 amendments...
Amendment 1 #
Draft opinion Recital A a (new) A a. whereas, in accordance with Article 207 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, the common commercial policy is pursued within the framework of the principles and objectives of the Union's external action and, in particular, Articles 3 and 5 of the Treaty on European Union, sustainable development, eradication of poverty, consolidation and support for democracy, the rule of law, the protection of human rights and the principles of international law;
Amendment 10 #
Draft opinion Recital B a (new) B a. whereas in November 2016 the European Parliament passed a Resolution 2016/2993 asking for the freezing of the accession talks with Turkey due to the serious and persistent breach of the principles of liberty, democracy, respect for human rights, fundamental freedoms and the rule of law by the Turkish government in recent years, and especially since the failed coup attempt in July 2016; whereas this would entail that no new chapters would be opened and no new initiatives would be undertaken in relation to Turkey’s EU accession, including the enhancement of the Customs Union;
Amendment 11 #
Draft opinion Recital C C. whereas the 2014 World Bank evaluation of the EU-Turkey Customs Union
Amendment 12 #
C a. whereas the Union launched the Visa Liberalisation Dialogue with Turkey on 16 December 2013, which is based on the Visa Liberalisation Roadmap, a document setting out the requirements that Turkey needs to meet in order to enable the Commission to propose to the European Parliament and the Council an amendment to Regulation (EC) No 539/2001 which would allow Turkish citizens to travel without a visa for short stays of 90 days within any 180-day period for business, touristic or family purposes, in the Schengen area;
Amendment 13 #
Draft opinion Recital C b (new) C b. whereas Turkey has not proceeded to the full, effective and non- discriminatory implementation of the existing CU towards the Republic of Cyprus;
Amendment 14 #
Draft opinion Recital D D. whereas the Fourth Report on the Progress made on the Implementation of the EU-Turkey Statement notes that seven benchmarks of the Visa Liberalisation Roadmap still need to be met
Amendment 15 #
Draft opinion Recital D D. whereas the Fourth Report on the Progress made on the Implementation of the EU
Amendment 16 #
D. whereas the Fourth Report on the Progress made on the Implementation of the EU-Turkey Statement notes that seven benchmarks of the Visa Liberalisation Roadmap
Amendment 17 #
Draft opinion Recital D a (new) D a. whereas the European Commission’ 2016 Turkey Report SWD(2016) 366 clearly states in its Chapter 3 “Right to establishment and Freedom to provide services” that, in terms of Turkey’s ability to assume the obligations of membership, preparations are at an early stage on the right of establishment and freedom to provide services and that particular efforts must be made with regards the alignment with the Services Directive on the provision of cross-border services and set up a Point of Single Contact.
Amendment 18 #
Draft opinion Recital D a (new) D a. whereas the use of repressive measures under the state of emergency is unacceptable for a candidate country and is in breach of the EU’s founding principles of democratic values, the rule of law and respect for human rights, as well as contradicting the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights;
Amendment 19 #
Draft opinion Recital D b (new) D b. whereas, the European Parliament resolution of 24 November 2016 condemning human rights violations in Turkey and inviting member states to temporarily freeze the ongoing accession negotiations with Turkey;
Amendment 2 #
Draft opinion Recital A b (new) A b. whereas respect for the rule of law and fundamental rights, including freedom of expression, are at the core of the EU’s values, to which Turkey is formally committed through its application for EU membership and the related negotiations, and through its full membership of the Council of Europe;
Amendment 20 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 1 Amendment 21 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 1 1. Recognises that by enhancing two- way trade, economic integration, regulatory harmonisation and investment flows, the CU has been highly beneficial
Amendment 22 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 1 a (new) 1 a. Strongly condemns the repressive measures taken after the failed coup in July, which have led to the jailing of thousands of people, among them parliamentarians from the HDP party, mayors, party executives without any demonstrated link with the coup, journalists and academics, as well as all provisional detentions based on either political criteria or ungrounded suspicions of ‘praising a terrorist organisation’; expresses its deep concern regarding the rule of law, democracy and human rights in Turkey; urges the Turkish authorities to put every effort to defuse the tense post-coup political climate, and in particular to restore freedom of speech;
Amendment 23 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 1 a (new) 1 b. Refuse the upgrading and the strengthening of the Customs Union and bilateral trade relations with Turkey as long as Human rights and rule of law violations will last in Turkey;
Amendment 24 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 1 b (new) 1 c. Recalls the position of the European Parliament to temporarily freeze the ongoing accession negotiations and recognises that any procedure on modernising the CU should only begin once the respect of human rights is fully guaranteed for all people in Turkey;
Amendment 25 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 2 2. Considers that modernising
Amendment 26 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 2 2.
Amendment 27 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 2 2. Considers that modernising, balancing and widening the CU to include services, public procurement and agriculture would involve benefits for both parties
Amendment 28 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 2 2. Considers that modernising, balancing and widening the CU to include services, public procurement and agriculture would involve benefits for both parties; no positive outcome and no legal effectiveness can befall unless Turkey fully implements the CU with all member states, with no discrimination, including the Republic of Cyprus;
Amendment 29 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 2 2. Considers that modernising, balancing and widening the CU to include services, public procurement and agriculture would involve benefits for both parties; and is one of the instruments to keep Turkey anchored to the EU;
Amendment 3 #
Draft opinion Recital A c (new) A c. whereas the Customs Union facilitates the movement of goods and consequently a visa regime should be put in place to enable the free movement of people;
Amendment 30 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 3 Amendment 31 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 3 3. Notes that
Amendment 32 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 3 3. Notes that upgrading the CU is important namely and solely for Turkey; stresses that suspending work on upgrading the customs union would have serious economic consequences for the country, but also function as a sanction mechanism each time Turkey violates human rights, freedom of expression, international treaties and the good neighbour principle;
Amendment 33 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 3 a (new) 3 a. Calls Turkey to fully implement all its obligations concerning the additional Ankara Protocol of the EU-Turkey Association Agreement, which will allow for movement of goods without barrier trade, something that would contribute to the growth of trade relations with all EU members states;
Amendment 34 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 3 b (new) 3 b. Stresses that respect for fundamental rights and the rule of law is not only important for Turkish citizens, but also for businesses and investors;
Amendment 35 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 4 Amendment 36 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 4 4. Notes that, according to the World Bank report on the EU-Turkey customs union, Turkey’s exports to the European Union contribute most to employment creation in the
Amendment 37 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 4 4. Notes that, according to the World Bank report on the EU-Turkey customs union, Turkey’s exports to the European Union contribute most to employment creation in the
Amendment 38 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 4 4. Notes that, according to the World Bank report on the EU-Turkey customs union, Turkey’s exports to the European Union contribute most to employment creation in the country, which, in addition to Turkish citizens, also has a considerable impact on refugees
Amendment 39 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 4 4. Notes that, according to the World Bank report on the EU-Turkey customs
Amendment 4 #
Draft opinion Recital A Amendment 40 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 4 4. Notes that, according to the World Bank report on the EU-Turkey customs union, Turkey’s exports to the European Union contribute most to employment creation in the country, which, in addition to Turkish citizens, also has a considerable impact on refugees from conflict areas allowed to work in the country; Therefore calls the Turkish authorities to ensure the equal treatment with regards to labour rights of Turkish citizens and refugees;
Amendment 41 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 4 a (new) 4 a. Stresses that the modernisation of the EU-Turkey Customs Union should include legally binding social and labour standards;
Amendment 42 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 4 b (new) 4 b. Notes that the current Dispute Settlement Mechanism is ineffective, therefore calls for the institution of an efficient mechanism for resolving bilateral trade disputes;
Amendment 43 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 5 Amendment 44 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 5 5.
Amendment 45 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 5 5. Notes that the free movement of technical and management professionals is essential for deeper economic integration in the CU; highlights however that the free movement of above categories is only possible if requirements in terms of security and public order are met, that they don’t represent a risk of irregular migration and that they fulfil the needs of employment in both partners’ job markets; recognises that the need for visas for business travellers is perceived as being restrictive on trade in goods, and even more so in the potential event of inclusion of the provision of services in the CU;
Amendment 46 #
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Amendment 47 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 5 a (new) 5 a. Considers the inclusion of services in the CU as an important element of the trade negotiations, and underlines that the issue of visa for business travellers should be dealt with separately within the framework of the Visa Liberalisation Dialogue with Turkey;
Amendment 48 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 6 Amendment 49 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 6 6. Considers that visa-free travel or the creation of a long-term multiple-entry visa for business travellers w
Amendment 5 #
Draft opinion Recital A A. whereas, since the implementation of the customs union (CU) in 1995, the
Amendment 50 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 6 6. Considers that visa-free travel or the creation of a long-term multiple-entry visa for business travellers
Amendment 51 #
6. Considers that visa-free travel or the creation of a
Amendment 52 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 6 6.
Amendment 53 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 6 6. Considers that visa-free travel or the creation of a long-term multiple-entry visa for business travellers, especially owners of small and medium businesses, would have a positive impact on bilateral trade;
Amendment 54 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 6 6. Considers that visa-free travel or the creation of a long-term multiple-entry visa for business travellers would have a positive impact on bilateral trade, if Turkey fully cooperates and recognises all member states including the Republic of Cyprus;
Amendment 55 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 6 6.
Amendment 56 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 7 7.
Amendment 57 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 7 7. Re
Amendment 58 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 7 7. Regrets that to date Turkey has not fulfilled 7 out of 72 benchmarks of the visa
Amendment 59 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 7 7. Regrets that to date Turkey has not fulfilled 7 out of 72 benchmarks of the visa liberalisation roadmap and recalls the need for Turkey to
Amendment 6 #
Draft opinion Recital B B. whereas the
Amendment 60 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 7 7. Regrets that to date Turkey has not fulfilled 7 out of 72 benchmarks of the visa liberalisation roadmap according to the Commission’s proposal and recalls the need for Turkey to meet all 72 benchmarks
Amendment 61 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 7 7. Regrets that to date Turkey has not fulfilled 7 out of 72 benchmarks of the visa liberalisation roadmap and
Amendment 62 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 7 7. Regrets that to date Turkey has not fulfilled 7 out of 72 benchmarks of the visa liberalisation roadmap and recalls the need for Turkey to
Amendment 63 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 7 a (new) 7 a. Calls for the EU and its Heads of State and Government to revoke the EU- Turkey Statement by putting an end to the agreement.
Amendment 64 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 7 b (new) 7 b. Considers that no progress can result in the CU, unless Turkey officially cooperates with the Cypriot Authorities and fully fulfils its obligations required by the EU. Calls upon Turkey to respect the EU legal order by implementing the existing CY with all member states including the Republic of Cyprus.
Amendment 65 #
7 c. Considers that respect for the rule of law, democracy and fundamental rights should be an important element of a new trade agreement.
Amendment 66 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 7 d (new) 7 d. Regrets that the breaches of the principles of liberty, democracy, respect for human rights, fundamental freedoms and the rule of law that led this Parliament to ask for the freezing of the accession talks still persist in Turkey; insists that no actions envisaged to accelerate the accession process, including the modernisation of the CU, should be taking place until the situation is redressed; considers that this should also include the halt of returning refugees to Turkey under the EU-Turkey Statement on Migration
Amendment 67 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 7 e (new) 7 e. Considers that, taking into account the assessment carried out by the European Commission in its 2016 Turkey Report, Turkey still needs to undertake substantial efforts in order to align further with the "acquis communautaire" before the modernisation of the Customs Union can become a reality.
Amendment 68 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 7 f (new) 7 f. Concludes that the modernisation of the Customs Union between the EU and Turkey should be postponed to a later stage and should not be resumed until all the necessary, technical and legal conditions are meet and the political situation in Turkey has improved considerably.
Amendment 7 #
Draft opinion Recital B B. whereas the adoption of the CU was originally conceived as an intermediate step towards full accession in a relatively short period, and whereas the
Amendment 8 #
Draft opinion Recital B B. whereas the adoption of the CU was originally conceived as an intermediate step towards full accession of Turkey into the EU in a relatively short period, and whereas the CU is becoming increasingly less well equipped to address the changing dynamics of global trade integration;
Amendment 9 #
Draft opinion Recital B B. whereas the adoption of the CU was originally conceived and consequently implemented merely as an intermediate step towards full accession in a relatively short period, and whereas the CU is becoming increasingly less well equipped to address the changing dynamics of global trade integration;
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2017/02/02
AFET
55 amendments...
Amendment 1 #
Draft opinion Paragraph - 1 (new) -1. Notes that the Customs Union between Turkey and the European Union came into force in 1995 and has since remained unchanged, while changes in the world economy and technological advances has fundamentally changed the global trading landscape;
Amendment 10 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 1 1. Stresses that modernisation of the Customs Union will further strengthen the already strong economic ties between Turkey and the European Union (EU) and will keep Turkey economically anchored to the EU; believes that strengthening trade relations could bring concrete benefits to citizens in Turkey and EU Member States, and also contribute to both sides engaging in a positive reform agenda
Amendment 11 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 1 1. Stresses that modernisation of the Customs Union will further strengthen the already strong economic ties between Turkey and the European Union (EU)
Amendment 12 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 1 1. Stresses that modernisation of the Customs Union will further strengthen the already strong economic ties between Turkey and the European Union (EU) and will keep Turkey economically anchored to the EU; believes that strengthening trade relations could bring concrete benefits to citizens in Turkey and EU Member States, and also contribute to both sides engaging in a positive reform agenda
Amendment 13 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 1 a (new) 1a. Recalls that external policies, including trade policy, must contribute to protecting and promoting the values upheld by the EU, as defined in Article 2 of the TEU, such as democracy, the rule of law, respect of human rights, fundamental rights and freedoms;
Amendment 14 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 1 b (new) 1b. Emphasises that EU-Turkey trade relations are and must remain based on mutual respect for human rights and fundamental freedom;
Amendment 15 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 1 c (new) 1c. Stresses in this regard that the European Union must take a two-track approach in which negotiation on the modernisation of the Customs Union does not come at the expense of addressing ongoing concerns around the deterioration of the rule of law and undermining of fundamental freedoms in Turkey; neither can the Customs Union been considered a direct or indirect replacement of accession talks;
Amendment 16 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 2 2.
Amendment 17 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 2 2. Notes that the upgrade of the EU-Turkey trade relations forms an essential part of the efforts made by the EU and Turkey to deepen their relations in key areas of joint interest identified at the EU-Turkey Summit of 29 November 2015 and in the EU-Turkey
Amendment 18 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 2 2. Notes that the upgrade of the EU-Turkey trade relations could form
Amendment 19 #
2. Notes that the upgrade of the EU-Turkey trade relations forms an essential part of the efforts made by the EU and Turkey to deepen their relations in key areas of joint interest identified at the EU-Turkey Summit of 29 November 2015 and in the EU-Turkey statement of 18 March 2016; states that this is even more important now that the accession talks are stalled despite the significant short- and long-term strategic interests for both the EU as Turkey
Amendment 2 #
Draft opinion Paragraph - 1 a (new) 1a. Welcomes, therefore, the initiative to update the Customs Union to reflect these changes by broadening the scope to include more sectors, such as services and agricultural products, as well as to address current shortcomings in the Customs Union by looking to include new rules on for example trade and sustainable development, energy and raw materials and dispute settlement;
Amendment 20 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 2 2. Notes that the upgrade of the EU-Turkey trade relations forms an essential part of the efforts made by the EU and Turkey to deepen their relations in key areas of joint interest identified at the EU-Turkey Summit of 29 November 2015 and in the EU-Turkey statement of 18 March 2016; states that this is even more important now that the accession talks are stalled despite the significant short- and long-term strategic interests for both the EU a
Amendment 21 #
2a. Recalls its resolution adopted on 24 November 2016 whereby the European Parliament called for a temporary freeze on the accession negotiations as long as the situation of human rights and civil liberties does not improve in Turkey; considers that, out of consistency, the conditions set for resuming the accession negotiations should equally apply to the modernisation of the Customs Union;
Amendment 22 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 2 b (new) 2b. Reminds that the European Parliament will base the review of its position on “whether the rule of law and human rights are restored throughout the country”; warns that the constitutional reforms adopted by the Turkish Parliament on 21 January 2017 which could be confirmed by popular vote in an upcoming referendum, would seal the end to a democratic system of checks and balances in the country;
Amendment 23 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 2 c (new) 2c. Recalls that Turkey has not fully implemented the Additional Protocol to the EC-Turkey Association Agreement towards all Member States; underlines that the full implementation of the Additional Protocol, including towards the Republic of Cyprus must be a precondition for the negotiations;
Amendment 24 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 2 d (new) 2d. Regrets that Turkey does not fully fulfil its obligations required by the EU and does not cooperate with the Republic of Cyprus; Calls upon Turkey to respect EU legal order by implementing the existing Custom Union with all member states and thus removing any legal barriers blocking the current procedure.
Amendment 25 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 3 3. Takes note of Turkey’s recent rapprochement with Russia and the statements of the Turkish Government regarding the country’s possible accession to the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation; reiterates that the EU is Turkey’s main trading partner and that two thirds of the Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in Turkey comes from EU Member States; emphasises that the Customs Union requires Turkey to align its legislation with the acquis communautaire; recalls the finding from the 2016 report on Turkey that duty relief, free zones, surveillance measures and management of tariff quotas are not fully in line with the acquis; notes the Commissions’ conclusion that further trade integration with the EU would be stimulated by Turkey’s elimination of impediments to the functioning of the Customs Union;
Amendment 26 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 3 3.
Amendment 27 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 3 3.
Amendment 28 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 3 3. Takes note of Turkey’s recent rapprochement with Russia and the statements of the Turkish Government regarding the country’s possible accession to the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation; reiterates that the EU is Turkey’s main trading partner and that two thirds of the Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in Turkey comes from EU Member States; emphasises that the Customs Union requires Turkey to align its legislation with the acquis communautaire; Envisages that the legislative alignment will benefit the EU companies investing in or trading with Turkey, which will, in turn, promote growth and jobs both in the EU and Turkey.
Amendment 29 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 3 3. Takes note of Turkey’s recent rapprochement with Russia and the statements of the Turkish Government regarding the country’s possible accession to the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation; reiterates that the EU is Turkey’s main trading partner and that two thirds of the Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in Turkey comes from EU Member States; emphasises that the Customs Union requires Turkey to align its legislation with
Amendment 3 #
Draft opinion Paragraph - 1 b (new) 1b. Welcomes the greater transparency within the Commission and the increased role of Parliament in relation to the negotiation of international agreements, and supports the Commission’s transparency initiative, particularly in respect of trade agreements;
Amendment 30 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 4 4. Underlines the growing geopolitical and economic challenges facing Turkey as a result of instability in its neighbourhood, terrorism and the aftermath of the coup attempt of 15 July 2016; stresses that while the chaos and instability in the Middle East,
Amendment 31 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 4 4. Underlines the growing geopolitical and economic challenges facing Turkey as a result of instability in its neighbourhood, terrorism and the aftermath of the coup attempt of 15 July 2016;
Amendment 32 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 4 4. Underlines the growing geopolitical and economic challenges facing Turkey as a result of instability in its neighbourhood, terrorism and the aftermath of the coup attempt of 15 July 2016; stresses that while the chaos and instability in the Middle East, the Russian annexation of Crimea and intervention in Ukraine, are adversely affecting Turkey’s foreign trade within its neighbourhood, an upgraded Customs Union can help Turkey to overcome the challenges it faces, and contribute to transforming Turkey into a pillar of stability and an engine of growth for its citizens, if the necessary reforms are made
Amendment 33 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 4 4. Underlines the growing geopolitical and economic challenges facing Turkey as a result of instability in its neighbourhood, terrorism and the aftermath of the coup attempt of 15 July 2016; stresses that while the chaos and instability in the Middle East, the Russian annexation of Crimea and intervention in Ukraine, are adversely affecting Turkey’s foreign trade within its neighbourhood, an upgraded Customs Union can help Turkey to overcome the challenges it faces,
Amendment 34 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 4 4. Underlines the growing geopolitical and economic challenges facing Turkey as a result of instability in its neighbourhood, terrorism and the aftermath of the failed coup attempt of 15 July 2016; stresses that while the chaos and instability in the Middle East, the Russian annexation of Crimea and intervention in Ukraine, are adversely affecting Turkey’s foreign trade within its neighbourhood, an upgraded Customs Union can help Turkey to overcome the challenges it faces, and contribute to
Amendment 35 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 4 4. Underlines the growing geopolitical and economic challenges facing Turkey as a result of instability in its neighbourhood, terrorism and the aftermath of the coup attempt of 15 July 2016; stresses that while the chaos and instability in the Middle East, combined with poor relations with direct neighbourhood like Armenia, Greece, Syria and Cyprus, the Russian annexation of Crimea and intervention in Ukraine, are adversely affecting Turkey’s foreign trade within its neighbourhood, an upgraded Customs Union can help Turkey to overcome the challenges it faces, and contribute to transforming Turkey into a pillar of stability and an engine of growth for its citizens, if the necessary reforms are made by the government;
Amendment 36 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 4 4. Underlines the growing geopolitical and economic challenges facing Turkey as a result of instability in its neighbourhood, terrorism and the aftermath of the coup attempt of 15 July 2016; stresses that while the
Amendment 37 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 4 4. Underlines the growing geopolitical and economic challenges facing Turkey as a result of instability in its neighbourhood, terrorism
Amendment 38 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 4 4. Underlines the growing geopolitical and economic challenges facing Turkey as a result of instability in its neighbourhood, civil war, terrorism and the aftermath of the coup attempt of 15 July 2016;
Amendment 39 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 5 Amendment 4 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 1 1. Stresses that modernisation of the Customs Union will no further strengthen the already strong economic ties between Turkey and the
Amendment 40 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 5 5.
Amendment 41 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 5 5. Welcomes the fact that Turkish
Amendment 42 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 5 5. Welcomes the fact that Turkish regulatory alignment with EU standards resulting from the conclusion of the Customs Union has
Amendment 43 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 5 5. Welcomes the fact that Turkish regulatory alignment with EU standards resulting from the conclusion of the Customs Union, when in practice applied, has made the country more competitive; believes that the modernisation of the Customs Union would provide an opportunity for Turkey to revisit its growth model and escape from the ‘middle income (country) trap’; welcomes the fact that the deepening of the Customs Union will have a positive influence on Turkey’s economic governance and strengthen Turkey’s independent regulatory institutions;
Amendment 44 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 5 5.
Amendment 45 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 5 5. Welcomes the fact that Turkish regulatory alignment with EU standards resulting from the conclusion of the Customs Union has made the country more competitive; believes that the modernisation of the Customs Union would provide an opportunity for Turkey to revisit its growth model and escape from the ‘middle income (country) trap’;
Amendment 46 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 5 5. Welcomes the fact that Turkish regulatory alignment with EU standards resulting from the conclusion of the Customs Union has made the country more competitive; believes that the modernisation of the Customs Union would provide an opportunity for Turkey to revisit its growth model and escape from the ‘middle income (country) trap’;
Amendment 47 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 6 Amendment 48 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 6 6. Calls on the Commission
Amendment 49 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 6 6.
Amendment 5 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 1 1. Deeply regrets that the EU member states in the past missed the opportunity to link Turkey closer to the European Union while the country was making considerable progress and was enacting fundamental and promising reforms towards EU membership; Stresses that modernisation of the Customs Union
Amendment 50 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 6 6. Calls on the Co
Amendment 51 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 6 6. Emphasises that the EU is founded on democracy, the rule of law and fundamental rights. Calls on the Commission to include
Amendment 52 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 6 6. Calls on the Commission to include
Amendment 53 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 6 6. Calls on the Commission to include clear and strong political benchmarks in the upgraded Customs Union between Turkey and the EU
Amendment 54 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 6 6. Calls on the Commission to call off the Customs Union between Turkey and the EU and include political benchmarks in
Amendment 55 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 6 6. Calls on the Commission to include a political
Amendment 6 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 1 1. Stresses that while the modernisation of the Customs Union will further strengthen the already strong economic ties between Turkey and the European Union (EU),
Amendment 7 #
1. Stresses that modernisation and effective implementation of the Customs Union will further strengthen the already strong economic ties between Turkey and the European Union (EU) and will keep Turkey economically anchored to the EU; recalls that the Customs Union can only reach its full potential when Turkey fully implements the Additional Protocol vis-à-vis all Member States; believes that strengthening trade relations could bring concrete benefits to citizens in Turkey and EU Member States, and also contribute to both sides engaging in a positive reform agenda while mitigating political tensions with Ankara on the deteriorating situation of the rule of law and fundamental freedoms in the country; reiterates its concern over the overall situation of democracy and human rights;
Amendment 8 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 1 1. Stresses that modernisation of the Customs Union will further strengthen the already strong economic ties between Turkey and the European Union (EU) and will keep Turkey economically anchored to the EU; believes that strengthening trade relations could bring concrete benefits to citizens in Turkey and EU Member States, and also contribute to both sides engaging in a positive reform agenda while mitigating political tensions with Ankara on the deteriorating situation of the rule of law and fundamental freedoms in the country; Calls on the Commission to have as prerequisite before and during the negotiations the improvement of the situation of human rights and fundamental freedoms in Turkey;
Amendment 9 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 1 1. Stresses that modernisation of the Customs Union will further strengthen the already strong economic ties between Turkey and the European Union (EU) and will keep Turkey economically anchored to the EU; believes that strengthening trade relations could bring concrete benefits to citizens in Turkey and EU Member States, a
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