Tokia SAÏFI
Constituencies
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France
Union pour un Mouvement Populaire
2009/07/14 - 9999/12/31
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France
Union pour un Mouvement Populaire - Parti Radical
2009/07/14 - 9999/12/31
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France
Union pour un Mouvement Populaire
2004/07/20 - 2009/07/13
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France
Union pour un Mouvement Populaire
2004/07/20 - 2009/07/13
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France
Démocratie libérale
1999/07/20 - 2002/05/06
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France
Démocratie libérale
1999/07/20 - 2002/05/06
Groups
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PPE
Member
Group of the European People's Party (Christian Democrats)
2009/07/14 - 9999/12/31
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PPE-DE
Member
Group of the European People's Party (Christian Democrats) and European Democrats
2004/07/20 - 2009/07/13
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PPE-DE
Member
Group of the European People's Party (Christian Democrats) and European Democrats
1999/07/20 - 2002/05/06
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PPE-DE
Member
Group of the European People's Party (Christian Democrats) and European Democrats
1999/07/20 - 2002/05/06
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PPE-DE
Member
Group of the European People's Party (Christian Democrats) and European Democrats
2004/07/20 - 2009/07/13
Committees
| Role | Committee | Start | End |
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| Member of | Committee on Foreign Affairs | 2012/01/19 | 9999/12/31 |
| Substitute of | Committee on International Trade | 2012/01/19 | 9999/12/31 |
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Delegations
| Role | Delegation | Start | End |
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| Member of | Delegation for relations with the Mashreq countries | 2009/09/16 | 9999/12/31 |
| Member of | Delegation to the Parliamentary Assembly of the Union for the Mediterranean | 2009/09/16 | 9999/12/31 |
| Substitute of | Delegation for relations with the Arab Peninsula | 2009/09/16 | 9999/12/31 |
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| Role | Delegation | Start | End |
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| Member of | Delegation to the Euro-Mediterranean Parliamentary Assembly | 2004/09/15 | 2009/07/13 |
| Member of | Delegation for relations with the Gulf States, including Yemen | 2007/03/14 | 2009/07/13 |
| Member of | Delegation for relations with the Gulf States, including Yemen | 2004/09/15 | 2007/03/13 |
| Vice-Chair of | Delegation for relations with the Mashreq countries and the Gulf | 2002/02/07 | 2002/05/06 |
| Substitute of | Delegation to the EU-Cyprus Joint Parliamentary Committee | 2002/03/07 | 2002/05/06 |
| Member of | Delegation for relations with the Maghreb countries and the Arab Maghreb Union | 1999/10/06 | 2002/01/14 |
| Substitute of | Delegation to the EU-Cyprus Joint Parliamentary Committee | 1999/10/11 | 2002/01/14 |
| Member of | Delegation for relations with the Maghreb countries and the Arab Maghreb Union | 1999/10/06 | 2002/01/14 |
| Substitute of | Delegation to the EU-Cyprus Joint Parliamentary Committee | 1999/10/11 | 2002/01/14 |
| Vice-Chair of | Delegation for relations with the Mashreq countries and the Gulf | 2002/02/07 | 2002/05/06 |
| Substitute of | Delegation to the EU-Cyprus Joint Parliamentary Committee | 2002/03/07 | 2002/05/06 |
| Member of | Delegation to the Euro-Mediterranean Parliamentary Assembly | 2004/09/15 | 2009/07/13 |
| Member of | Delegation for relations with the Gulf States, including Yemen | 2004/09/15 | 2007/03/13 |
| Member of | Delegation for relations with the Gulf States, including Yemen | 2007/03/14 | 2009/07/13 |
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Rapporteur
| Responsible | 2012/2225(INI) | Trade and investment-driven growth for developing countries |
| Opinion | 2012/2224(INI) | Advancing development through trade |
| Opinion | 2010/2205(INI) | External dimension of social policy, promoting labour and social standards and the European Corporate Social Responsibility |
| Shadow | 2010/0093(NLE) | Pan-Euro-Mediterranean preferential rules of origin. Regional Convention |
| Responsible | 2009/2219(INI) | Human rights, social and environmental standards in international trade agreements |
| Opinion | 2004/0219(COD) | European Neighbourhood and Partnership Instrument: enhanced cooperation and economic integration between the European Union and the partner countries (repeal. Regulations (EEC) No 1762/92, (EC) No 1488/96, (EC) No 99/2000 and (EC) No 1734/94) |
| Opinion | 2001/0154(CNS) | Third-country nationals: entry and residence for the purpose of paid employment and self-employed activities |
Born
1959/07/11 Hautmont- Chair of the Committee on Political Affairs, Security and Human Rights of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Union for the Mediterranean.
- Founder and leader of the association Espace Intégration in Lille (1987). Manager of projects for young people of immigrant descent (1988-1999). Coordinator of a project to help create economic micro-projects in urban districts (1998-1999).
- Member of the European Parliament (1999-2002).
- Minister for sustainable development in the government of Jean-Pierre Raffarin (2002-2004).
- Instigator of the national sustainable development strategy (2003). Introduced national sustainable development week (2003).
- Member of the High-Level Group on Textiles and Clothing (2004). Rapporteur on the future of the textile and clothing sector after the abolition of quotas (2005).
Amendments
| Amendments | Dossier |
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2009/2175(INI) New developments in public procurement
2010/03/02
INTA
1 amendments...
Amendment 23 #
Draft opinion Point 5b (new) 5b. Calls on the Commission to secure the inclusion in the renegotiated WTO Government Procurement Agreement (GPA) of a clause enabling the European Union to give preference to SMEs when awarding public contracts, along the lines of those already applied by other States parties to this agreement;
source: PE-438.392
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2009/2215(INI) Union for the Mediterranean
2010/03/22
INTA
4 amendments...
Amendment 3 #
Draft opinion Point 1 a (new) 1a. Reiterates the importance of a Euromed free trade area, which will significantly contribute to peace, prosperity and security in the entire region, and therefore supports those measures and efforts which seek to remove barriers and obstacles; points out, however, that negotiations on the free trade area should be conducted on a concerted, gradual basis in the context of a rational, predictable partnership reflecting the socioeconomic realities of the countries on the southern shore of the Mediterranean,
Amendment 17 #
Draft opinion Point 5 5. Stresses the vital need to develop South- South trade, which accounts for just 6% of world trade, and thus to take action to extend the Agadir Agreement; emphasises that the UfM must make it easier to respond to requests for technical and financial assistance with a view to promoting South-South economic integration,
Amendment 22 #
Draft opinion Point 6 6. Hopes for an improvement in the economic and legal environment in the region, an essential guarantee for future investment, in particular a regards foreign direct investment (FDI), which remains very weak; calls, further, for greater harmonisation, given that the ability to attract investment varies greatly from one country to another,
Amendment 27 #
Draft opinion Point 6 a (new) 6a. Stresses the importance of the role of and dialogue between businesses on both shores of the Mediterranean in boosting trade and investment,
source: PE-439.924
2010/03/31
AFET
22 amendments...
Amendment 3 #
Motion for a resolution Citation 11 a (new) - having regard to the recommendations adopted by the Euro-Mediterranean Parliamentary Assembly (EMPA) at its sixth plenary session, held in Amman on 17 March 2010,
Amendment 25 #
Motion for a resolution Recital C C. whereas the Union for the Mediterranean (UfM) is a means of boosting the regional and multilateral dimension of Euro-Mediterranean relations, opening up fresh prospects for the establishment of an area of peace, security and prosperity for 800 million people, and offers the ideal framework for addressing the social and economic challenges, promoting regional integration and guaranteeing the co- development of the partner states,
Amendment 29 #
Motion for a resolution Recital D D. whereas the
Amendment 59 #
Motion for a resolution Recital J J. whereas Mediterranean regions are directly affected by transnational issues such as water management, pollution, access to energy and security of supply, road and maritime networks and migration flows, and whereas local and regional authorities play a key role in facilitating the development of sustainable spatial planning policies and the implementation of practical projects,
Amendment 79 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 a (new) 1a. Remains concerned by the absence of a clear definition of the EU’s Mediterranean policy or of a long-term strategic vision for the development and stabilisation of the region, despite the creation of the UfM; calls for the Euro- Mediterranean integration process to become a political priority for the EU once more;
Amendment 111 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 4 - point 2 - developing communications to ensure the visibility of the UfM’s activities, informing citizens on the UfM’s major projects and progress, in particular via a comprehensive website; clarifying the criteria for approving, funding and implementing major projects;
Amendment 145 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 6 - point 3 - welcomes the steps taken by financial institutions at national, European (EIB- FEMIP, EBRD) and international (World Bank) level which are already active in the region, emphasises the need to identify synergies in connection with major projects
Amendment 146 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 6 - point 3 a (new) - emphasises the role of the European Investment Bank (EIB), which is coordinating three of the six priority projects (de-pollution of the Mediterranean, the Solar Plan and the maritime and land highways); notes that the EIB’s role in the UfM funding mechanisms must be promoted, strengthened and adapted;
Amendment 147 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 6 - point 3 b (new) - underlines the need for effective financial instruments to strengthen investment and cooperation in the Euro- Mediterranean region;
Amendment 148 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 6 - point 3 c (new) - awaits the conclusions of the group of experts on the Facility for Euro- Mediterranean Investment and Partnership (FEMIP) in order to draw inferences from the progress and limits of this mechanism; calls for the most effective mechanism to be identified in order to support the UfM’s major projects, among which are the possibility of creating, for example, a Euro- Mediterranean investment and development bank;
Amendment 162 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 7 - point 2 a (new) - reforms intended to improve and simplify the performance of contracts, which, due to red tape, takes on average more than two years;
Amendment 163 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 7 - point 2 b (new) - access to credit, which remains excessively limited for SMEs, due to the guarantees required by banks and the inadequate provision of credit options suitable for small enterprises;
Amendment 182 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 10 10. Emphasises the strategic importance of issues such as agriculture, food security, water and rural development in Mediterranean countries, and calls for cooperation in the farming sector to be made a political priority; encourages the UfM member countries to work on harmonising their positions in the context of WTO negotiations and to move towards greater convergence among Euro- Mediterranean agricultural policies, taking into consideration the requirements of sustainable development and the maintenance of jobs in the agricultural and related sectors;
Amendment 186 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 10 a (new) 10a. Calls on the partner states, as part of the UfM’s major transport projects, to improve infrastructure in order to encourage a sustainable transport policy, taking into consideration the requirements of sustainable development, greenhouse gas reductions, energy efficiency and intermodality; emphasises that such efforts must be carried out in connection with environmental, industrial, public health and land planning policy; emphasises the need to develop maritime highway projects in order to encourage modal shifts and create safe, clean and sustainable commercial shipping routes;
Amendment 191 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 10 b (new) 10b. Emphasises the urgency of developing stronger cooperation in the field of civil protection in the Mediterranean region to combat natural disasters, particularly earthquakes, floods and forest fires; encourages the creation of a Euro-Mediterranean forest fires institute;
Amendment 197 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 11 11. Is keen to see new projects in the cultural field put on the UfM’s agenda in the very near future;
Amendment 203 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 11 a (new) 11a. Welcomes the choice of Marseille- Provence as European Capital of Culture in 2013: the project has a strong Euro- Mediterranean dimension intended to bring together the peoples on both sides of the Mediterranean; emphasises that the purpose of this highly symbolic cultural project is to drive concrete, innovative action to improve the dialogue between the cultures of Europe and the Mediterranean;
Amendment 207 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 11 b (new) 11b. Welcomes the formation of the Euro- Mediterranean University EMUNI into a network; emphasises the importance of devoting a significant proportion of the UfM’s activities to education, school and university exchanges and research as ways of bringing the peoples on both sides of the Mediterranean closer together; therefore requests: - the setting up of a Euro-Mediterranean junior Erasmus programme called ‘Averroës’, as a way of stepping up exchanges between secondary school pupils in UfM member countries; - that adequate funding be devoted to strengthening academic exchange programmes such as ‘Erasmus Mundus’ and providing better information on existing exchange programmes that students are unaware of; - the development of a fully-functioning Mediterranean knowledge triangle – that is, greater coordination between training, research and innovation, and the creation of a genuine Euro-Mediterranean higher education, science and research area; - more structured cooperation in the field of higher education and research; - that the recognition of qualifications, the introduction of joint qualifications and common graduate schools be promoted; - improved mobility for researchers and efforts to fight the brain drain by improving universities’ attractiveness and quality; - that emphasis be placed on dialogue between universities and enterprises and on public-private partnerships in the field of research;
Amendment 212 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 12 a (new) 12a. Recalls that the purpose of the EMPA is to become the legitimate democratic parliamentary assembly of the UfM, and it must therefore be closely involved in defining the areas of work and in monitoring the projects undertaken; states its wish to give full power and visibility to this assembly;
Amendment 214 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 13 13. Welcomes the recent establishment of the Euro-Mediterranean Regional and Local Assembly (ARLEM) and calls for efforts to ensure proper coordination between the ARLEM’s activities and those of the EMPA, in particular through joint meetings or reciprocal invitations for members of their respective bureaux to attend working meetings; emphasises the need for these assemblies that bring together elected representatives from both sides of the Mediterranean and promote the exchange of best democratic practice;
Amendment 218 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 14 14. Calls for civil society, the social partners and the numerous professional and socio-professional networks developed as part of the Euro-Mediterranean partnership to be consulted regularly and involved in the UfM’s activities and projects; particularly in: - encourag
Amendment 226 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 16 16. Instructs its President to forward this resolution to the President of the Council of the European Union, the President of the Commission, the Vice-President of the Commission/High Representative of the Union for Foreign and Security Policy, the governments and parliaments of the Member States, the co-presidency and the secretariat of the UfM, and the governments and parliaments of the partner states.
source: PE-439.937
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2009/2219(INI) Human rights, social and environmental standards in international trade agreements
2010/06/10
INTA
6 amendments...
Amendment 16 #
Motion for a resolution Recital Ga (new) Ga. whereas it is important to preserve the level of social and environmental standards in force in the European Union, and ensure that they are respected by foreign undertakings operating in the single European market.
Amendment 18 #
Motion for a resolution Recital I I. whereas the generalised system of preferences
Amendment 32 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 6 6. Welcomes the
Amendment 43 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 11 11. Firmly supports the practice of including human rights clauses in the EU’s international agreements but points out that major challenges persist with regard to monitoring and implementing these clauses; reiterates the fact that these clauses must also be included in all trade and sectoral agreements, with a clear and precise consultation mechanism modelled on Article 96 of the Cotonou Agreement; in this respect welcomes the inclusion of such a clause in the
Amendment 61 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 17 17. Considers that the 27 conventions for which ratification and effective implementation is requested so that they can benefit from GSP+ represent a unique mixture of conventions on human rights, labour law,
Amendment 63 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 19 19. Encourages the Commission, during the process of reviewing the GSP
source: PE-450.633
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2010/0032(COD) EU/Korea Free Trade Agreement: bilateral safeguard clause
2010/10/06
INTA
2 amendments...
Amendment 87 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 1 1. Following the initiation of the proceeding, the Commission shall commence an investigation. The investigation period as set in Article 4(3) shall start on the day of the publication in the Official Journal of the European Union of the notice as set in Article 3(3).
Amendment 90 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 3 a (new) 3a. The Commission shall implement definitive bilateral safeguard measures within 200 days after the publication of the notice in the Official Journal of the European Union.
source: PE-442.964
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2010/0147(COD) Firearms, their parts and components and ammunition: implementation of Article 10 of the United Nations Firearms Protocol and establishing export authorisation, import and transit measures
2011/11/02
INTA
20 amendments...
Amendment 23 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 1 This Regulation lays down rules governing export authorisation, and import and transit measures for firearms, their
Amendment 24 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 2 – point 1 – introductory part 1. ‘firearm’ means any portable barrelled weapon that expels, is designed to expel or may be converted to expel a
Amendment 25 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 2 – point 1 – subparagraph 2 An object is considered as capable of being converted to expel a
Amendment 26 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 2 – point 1 – subparagraph 2 – indent 2 – as a result of its construction or the material from which it is made, it can be so converted, using readily available tools;
Amendment 27 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 2 – point 2 – introductory part 2. ‘
Amendment 28 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 2 – point 2 – subparagraph 2 Amendment 29 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 2 – point 3 3. ‘ammunition’ means the complete round
Amendment 30 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 2 – point 13 13. ‘multiple export authorisation’ means an authorisation granted at his request to one specific exporter for multiple shipments to
Amendment 42 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point a (a) the importing third country has issued the relevant import authorisation if national legislation in force so provides and,
Amendment 46 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 5 – paragraph 2 2. If no objections to the transit are received within twenty
Amendment 53 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 5 – paragraph 5 5. The period of validity of an export
Amendment 55 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point h Amendment 58 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 7 a (new) 5a. An export authorisation shall not be required for the temporary export of firearms, their essential parts and ammunition for verifiable lawful purposes such as trade fairs, exhibitions, repairs or evaluations, provided that the exporter provides proof of legal ownership of the firearms and is exporting them under the outward processing procedure or Customs’ temporary export procedure.
Amendment 59 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 7 – paragraph 1 1. The simplified procedures set out in paragraphs 2, 3 and 4 shall apply for the temporary export of firearms, their essential parts and ammunition for verifiable lawful purposes, which include hunting, sport shooting, evaluation, exhibitions and repair.
Amendment 62 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 7 – paragraph 3 3. When leaving or returning to the customs territory of the Union through a point of crossing of the external border
Amendment 64 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 7 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1 Amendment 68 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 7 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2 Amendment 79 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 19 – paragraph 3 3. Every
Amendment 81 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 20 – paragraph 1 This Regulation shall enter into force on the
Amendment 83 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex ANNEX1 List of firearms, their parts and essential components and ammunition as referred to in Article 2(1) and 4(1): Combined Nomenclature Code and Description 1 Based on the Combined Nomenclature of goods as laid down in Council Regulation (EEC) No 2658/87 of 23 July 1987 on the tariff and statistical nomenclature and on the Common Customs Tariff. Code CN
source: PE-454.643
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2010/2110(INI) EU-Agriculture and International Trade
2010/12/11
INTA
2 amendments...
Amendment 11 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 3 3. Welcomes the agreement on trade in bananas, which settles twenty years of WTO disputes and constitutes an important step towards the consolidation of a rule- based multilateral trading system; notes that the agreement on trade in bananas makes a decisive contribution to the resolution of issues relating to tropical products and preferences in WTO negotiations; believes
Amendment 15 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 3 a (new) 3a. Notes that the outermost regions are an integral part of EU territory and all international trade agreements are applied to them; stresses that their fragile economies are mainly based on agriculture, and their production covers the same areas of production as the Latin- American partners in particular and is therefore jeopardised by lower customs tariffs; points out that Article 349 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union allows for adjustment of Community policies to the geographic and economic realities of these regions; therefore calls on the Commission to take the specific constraints of the outermost regions into account in the framework of its negotiations so that their development is not undermined;
source: PE-452.784
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2010/2152(INI) New Trade Policy for Europe under the Europe 2020 Strategy
2011/03/25
INTA
8 amendments...
Amendment 56 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 9 9. Reiterates that the multilateral trading system, embodied in the WTO, remains by far the best framework for achieving free and fair trade on a global basis; considers, however, that the WTO system, in particular the Dispute Settlement Body, should be reformed in order to increase its effectiveness, and that the EU should develop proposals to strengthen the WTO and to extend its rulemaking capacity to new areas of trade policy (e.g. prohibition of export taxes);
Amendment 73 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 11 11. Reiterates that all new FTAs concluded by the EU should be WTO-compatible, comprehensive, ambitious, including with regard to sustainable development, lead to real reciprocal market access and go beyond both existing multilateral commitments and those expected to result from a successful conclusion of the DDA; welcomes the progress made in some negotiations; at the same time regrets that most of the negotiations have not been concluded yet; asks the Commission to analyse what could be done or changed in order to conclude outstanding FTA negotiations better and faster; asks the Commission to analyse the possibility of including WTO dispute settlement mechanisms in bilateral Free Trade Agreements; asks the Commission to reduce the spaghetti-bowl effect, e.g. by negotiating multilateral rules of origin;
Amendment 118 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 20 20. Reiterates that the pursuit of further trade liberalisation makes it all the more necessary for the EU to preserve its ability to protect itself against unfair trading practices; regards Trade Defence Instruments (TDI) therefore as an indispensable component of the EU’s strategy; welcomes all efforts to streamline and speed up its TDI procedures and accessibility for Union industry, especially SMEs;
Amendment 157 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 25 25. Asks that the Commission work towards positive reciprocal access in that important economic sector, bearing in mind that the clear priority in reciprocal access is not to close our markets, but to open up foreign public procurement markets; agrees that the introduction of deliberately targeted restrictions against selected
Amendment 171 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 30 30. Notes that
Amendment 194 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 33 33. Calls on the Commission to pursue a consistent trade policy concerning raw materials with the aim of
Amendment 208 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 38 38. Stresses that counterfeiting and piracy result in job losses and undermine innovation, and stresses that adequate IPR protection and effective enforcement are the bedrock of a global economy; regards the appropriate protection of IPRs, including trademarks and geographical indications, by our main trading partners as an indispensable requirement for preserving and improving the EU’s competitiveness, and welcomes the Commission’s commitment to strengthening IPR provisions in international trade agreements and the enforcement of existing commitments;
source: PE-462.569
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2010/2205(INI) External dimension of social policy, promoting labour and social standards and the European Corporate Social Responsibility
2011/02/18
INTA
10 amendments...
Amendment 1 #
Draft opinion Paragraph -1 (new) -1. Recalls that the EU has set itself the objective not only of becoming a Pole of Excellence on Corporate Social Responsibility but also of promoting CSR in its external policies;
Amendment 2 #
Draft opinion Paragraph -1 a (new) -1a. Considers that failure to comply with basic international social standards constitutes a form of social and environmental dumping to the detriment of European enterprises and workers;
Amendment 3 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 1 1. Considers it necessary to enhance the role of the relevant international institutions (particularly the ILO
Amendment 6 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 2 2. Calls on the Commission to systematically include a chapter on sustainable development containing a legally binding CSR clause in the free trade and investment agreements it negotiates with third countries
Amendment 7 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 2 a (new) 2a. Proposes that this CSR clause should cover compliance with the ILO’s eight core conventions and four priority conventions and also provide incentives to enterprises to enter into CSR commitments and an obligation of diligence for enterprises and groups of enterprises, i.e. an obligation to take proactive measures to identify and prevent any violation of human rights and environmental rights, corruption or tax evasion, including in their subsidiaries and supply chains, i.e. their sphere of influence;
Amendment 10 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 3 3. Calls also on the Commission, during the negotiations, to adapt the level of its requirements to the degree of development of each partner country; proposes in this context that the Commission draw up a list of additional standards which should be introduced gradually and flexibly, taking account of the economic, social and environmental situation of the partner concerned;
Amendment 14 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 4 4. Considers that the implementation of these basic standards
Amendment 17 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 4 a (new) 4a. Considers that these standards should be applied in full and that neither free zones nor host country agreements can be used to escape them;
Amendment 20 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 5 5. Emphasises that, given the size of their share of international trade, European companies and their subsidiaries and subcontractors play a key role in the promotion and dissemination of social and labour standards worldwide, and they should therefore act in accordance with European values and internationally recognised standards; considers that it would be normal if it were possible for European enterprises which relocate their production to countries with less stringent social obligations to be held liable, including before European courts, for any damage and negative externalities affecting local populations;
Amendment 24 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 6 6. Wants the Commission, in its future communication on the internationalisation of SMEs’ activities, to propose measures that help support and promote their initiatives in the field of CSR that respect the ‘think small first' principle and take account of their specific circumstances.
source: PE-458.587
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2010/2301(INI) EU and China: unbalanced trade?
2012/02/02
INTA
10 amendments...
Amendment 1 #
Motion for a resolution Citation 10 – having regard to the Commission Communication entitled ‘A Single Market for Intellectual Property Rights’ of 24 May 2011, the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council concerning customs enforcement of intellectual property rights3, the Commission report of 14 July 2011 on EU customs enforcement of intellectual property rights and the European Parliament resolution of 18 December 2008 on the impact of counterfeiting on international trade3, __________________ 3 COM(2011) 285.
Amendment 2 #
Motion for a resolution Citation 11 a (new) – having regard to its resolution of 13 December 2011 on trade and investment barriers 6, __________________ 6 Texts Adopted, P7_TA(2011)0565.
Amendment 3 #
Motion for a resolution Citation 13 Amendment 5 #
Motion for a resolution Citation 14 – having regard to its resolution of 24 April 2008 on ‘Towards a reform of the World Trade Organization’5
Amendment 7 #
Motion for a resolution Citation 15 Amendment 8 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 3 – having regard to the Chinese Government’s White Paper of 23 December 2010 on China-Africa economic and trade cooperation,
Amendment 36 #
Motion for a resolution Recital F a (new) Fa. whereas European businesses struggle to access the Chinese market because of interventionist industrial policies, inadequate protection of intellectual property, a system of rules which is ambiguous in terms of both the substance of the rules and their application, plus other non-tariff and technical barriers to trade;
Amendment 69 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 3 b (new) 3b. Is concerned at the lack of predictability and publicity in connection with the technical rules and standards applicable to products, particularly in relation to certification, creating significant trade barriers for businesses exporting to China;
Amendment 78 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 4 4. Is concerned about the problems
Amendment 152 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 17 17. Emphasises China’s growing influence in the theatre of international trade and trade at regional level, given that China is the main trading partner of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) ; calls on the EU therefore to remain vigilant concerning the economic, social and environmental impact of increasing Chinese investment in developing countries, particularly in Africa and in the rest of Asia;
source: PE-480.615
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2011/0117(COD) Scheme of generalised tariff preferences (GSP)
2012/01/23
INTA
1 amendments...
Amendment 57 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point a a) it has been classified by the World Bank as a high-income or an upper-middle income country, or it has accounted for a share of world merchandise exports above 1%, during three consecutive years immediately preceding the update of the list of beneficiary countries;
source: PE-480.597
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2011/0262(COD) EU/Colombia/Peru Trade Agreement: implementation of the bilateral safeguard clause and the stabilisation mechanism for bananas
2012/04/17
INTA
3 amendments...
Amendment 25 #
Draft legislative resolution Citation 1 Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, and in particular Article 207(2) and Article 349 thereof,
Amendment 29 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 16 a (new) (16a) The Commission should undertake to use the Stabilisation Mechanism for Bananas diligently and effectively to avoid damaging EU producers and, after January 2020, to maintain, if necessary, a mechanism enabling – in case of serious market disturbances – Union production pathways to be protected, especially those in the outermost regions.
Amendment 39 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 13 – paragraph 5 a (new) 5a. Two years before the end of the period of application referred to in paragraph 1, the Commission shall carry out an impact study concerning the application of the Stabilisation Mechanism, which it shall forward to the European Parliament and the Council, and shall consider the possibility of extending the application of the provisions of this article.
source: PE-487.743
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2011/0263(COD) EU/Central America Association Agreement: implementation of the bilateral safeguard clause and the stabilisation mechanism for bananas
2012/04/16
INTA
3 amendments...
Amendment 31 #
Proposal for a regulation Citation 1 Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, and in particular Article 207(2) and Article 349 thereof,
Amendment 34 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 16 a (new) (16a) The Commission undertakes to make diligent and effective use of the Stabilisation Mechanism for Bananas in order to avoid any damage to producers in the Union and, after January 2020, to maintain – if necessary – a system which, in the event of serious market disruption, will make it possible to preserve production sectors in the Union and particularly in the outermost regions.
Amendment 46 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 13 – paragraph 5 a (new) 5a. Two years before the end of the application period referred to in paragraph 1, the Commission shall assess the impact of the application of the Stabilisation Mechanism, forward its assessment to the European Parliament and the Council, and consider the possibility of extending the application of the provisions of this article.
source: PE-487.732
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2011/0307(COD) Securities: issuers trading on a regulated market, transparency requirements
2012/01/06
INTA
3 amendments...
Amendment 4 #
Proposal for a directive Recital 7 (7) In order to provide for enhanced transparency of payments made to governments, issuers whose securities are admitted to trading on a regulated market and which have activities in the extractive or logging of primary forest industries should disclose
Amendment 5 #
Proposal for a directive Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 Directive 2004/109/CE Article 6 Member States shall require issuers active in the extractive or logging of primary forest industries, as defined in […] to prepare, on an annual basis and in accordance with Chapter 9 of Directive 2011/../EU of the European Parliament and of the Council (*), a
Amendment 6 #
Proposal for a directive Article 2 a (new) source: PE-491.070
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2011/0405(COD) European Neighbourhood Instrument 2014-2020
2012/06/15
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6 amendments...
Amendment 91 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 7 (7) A number of major developments have taken place since the European Neighbourhood Policy was launched and the European Neighbourhood and Partnership Instrument was set up. These include a deepening of the relationship with the partners, the launch of regional initiatives and democratic transition processes
Amendment 92 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 7 a (new) (7a) In order to be able to fulfil the objectives of the European Neighbourhood Policy, it is essential to ensure that the breakdown of the available funds between the southern and eastern strands of the policy is based on the size of the population of each regional bloc.
Amendment 112 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 9 a (new) (9a) In view of the changes under way in the southern neighbourhood, an integrated Euro-Mediterranean policy is needed in order to ensure economic and social convergence between the two sides of the Mediterranean.
Amendment 119 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 14 (14) The Joint EU – Africa Strategy is of major relevance, in particular in security terms, for relations with the Mediterranean neighbours from North Africa which border onto the Sahel strip.
Amendment 136 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 22 (22) The Union is committed to promote in relations with its partners worldwide decent work and corporate social responsibility, as well as ratification and effective implementation of the internationally recognised labour standards and multilateral environment agreements, in relations with its partners worldwide.
Amendment 177 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point c (c) creating conditions for well managed mobility of people
source: PE-491.118
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2011/0406(COD) Financing instrument for development cooperation 2014-2020
2012/07/23
INTA
5 amendments...
Amendment 55 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 5 (5) The Union
Amendment 63 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point b – point ii (ii) promoting democracy, the rule of law, good governance and respect for human rights and international conventions and the principles of international law regarding social and environmental standards.
Amendment 69 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 3 – paragraph 4 4. Particular attention shall be given to strengthening the rule of law, improving access to justice and supporting civil society, trade and sustainable development, access to ICTs, health and food security, as well as promoting dialogue, participation and reconciliation, and institution-building at national, regional and local level.
Amendment 74 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 3 – paragraph 10 10. The Commission shall seek regular consultations and exchanges of information with
Amendment 88 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex IV – part A – point I – point g (g) Natural resources, particularly raw materials; and
source: PE-494.561
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2011/0412(COD) Financing instrument for the promotion of democracy and human rights worldwide 2014-2020
2012/06/15
AFET
2 amendments...
Amendment 75 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 13 (13) Furthermore, whilst democracy and human rights objectives must be increasingly mainstreamed in all external assistance financing instruments, Union assistance under this Regulation will have a specific complementary and additional role by virtue of its global nature and its independence of action from the consent of third country governments and other public authorities. This will allow for cooperation with civil society on sensitive human rights and democracy issues possible, providing the flexibility and adaptability necessary to respond to changing circumstances and the needs of recipients. It should also provide Union capacity to articulate and support specific objectives and measures at international level which are neither geographically linked nor crisis related and which may require a transnational approach or involve operations both within the Union and in a range of third countries. Moreover, it will provide the necessary framework for operations, such as support for independent European Union election observation missions requiring policy coherence, a unified management system and common operating standards
Amendment 88 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 16 (16) European Union Election Observation Missions contribute significantly and successfully to democratic processes in third countries. However, the promotion of democracy extends
source: PE-491.263
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2011/2048(INI) Modernisation of public procurement
2011/07/20
INTA
3 amendments...
Amendment 4 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 1 1. calls for the States Parties to the Agreement on Government Procurement (GPA) to conclude the reform of that agreement as rapidly as possible to encourage greater fairness and transparency at international level by combating corruption more effectively while respecting the multi-functional nature of procurement policies; calls on those States to keep their reservations – be they territorial or sector-specific – within reasonable bounds when ratifying the future agreement; calls on non-member countries, especially those with which the EU does not have, or is not negotiating, a free trade agreement, to participate in the current revision process and afterwards to ratify the future agreement;
Amendment 10 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 3 3. stresses that in a context of increased international competition, European undertakings stand out through their capacity for innovation, the high technology they develop and the quality of the social and environmental standards they apply; calls for the Commission to encourage the recognition within the GPA of criteria in addition to price in the award of public procurement contracts; calls on the Commission to apply additional criteria of that kind when negotiating free trade agreements with non-GPA countries, taking into account the level of development of the other parties concerned when selecting and defining those criteria; considers that better rules on public procurement would make for the creation of more high-
Amendment 31 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 6 6. considers that the European market cannot, on a unilateral basis, be open to third-country operators and calls for the Commission to establish an effective
source: PE-469.864
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2011/2056(INI) Effective Raw Materials Strategy for Europe
2011/05/30
INTA
8 amendments...
Amendment 14 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 2 2. Stresses the importance of trade in raw materials for economic growth and calls for an integrated raw materials diplomacy to be developed by the EU, based on its industrial policy agenda and in line with its development and environment policy; also calls on the Commission to create synergies between all the European policies and stakeholders concerned, for example by setting up national strategic metals committees which bring together the public authorities, the companies – including SMEs – operating in this sector and civil society;
Amendment 17 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 2 a (new) 2a. Calls on the Commission, therefore, to produce a study on Europe’s imports of raw materials which, though not listed as critical (for example lithium, hafnium and nickel) are nevertheless of strategic importance in terms of meeting Europe’s industrial needs and producing consumer goods with high added value; the study should also assess our industries’ dependence on these raw materials and measures to secure their supply, as well as the environmental cost of extracting them and the alternatives which might be envisaged;
Amendment 21 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 3 3. Calls on the Commission to ensure access to raw materials and rare earths through fair trade and investment agreements and strategic trade partnerships that will allow developing countries to diversify and industrialise their economies; calls on the Commission in this context to incorporate compliance with ILO standards and international environmental standards into trade agreements;
Amendment 37 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 4 4. Calls on the Commission to draw up rules on the social responsibility of European undertakings involved in the mining of raw materials in source countries; calls for these rules to include the principle of supply chain due diligence set out in the 2010 OECD Due Diligence Guidance;
Amendment 47 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 5 5.
Amendment 54 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 6 6. Calls on the Commission to take the necessary measures to ensure there is transparency on commodity markets and to act against commodities speculation; considers, in particular, that the possibilities of recycling, substitutability and the efficient use of resources should be explored with that end in view, and that the Commission should promote and initiate R&D projects in those fields;
Amendment 69 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 7 7. Deplores the attitude of third countries
Amendment 73 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 8 8. Stresses that substantial quantities of
source: PE-466.972
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2011/2083(INI) Modernisation of customs
2011/09/26
INTA
4 amendments...
Amendment 4 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 1 1. Reiterates that customs are of vital importance to international trade and to the competitiveness of the European Union as they a play a unique role in combating the i
Amendment 10 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 2 2. Believes there is a need for modernisation measures such as simpler customs legislation and interoperable computerised customs systems which will help facilitate commercial practices; expresses the wish for the work in progress on updating the Customs Code to stress the central role of eliminating customs declarations in order to facilitate trade;
Amendment 18 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 4 4. Stresses the need for consistency in the management of the EU’s external borders; reiterates its call on the Commission and the Member States to step up harmonisation of customs control systems on the one hand, and sanctions on the other hand, in order to ensure the uniform enforcement of EU rules and respect for consumers;
Amendment 22 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 6 6. Welcomes the activation of the cooperation agreement on the mutual recognition of AEO between the European Union and Japan; encourages the Commission to be fully attentive to the role of Parliament when negotiating similar agreements with other major partners, such as the USA, Canada, China and Russia, and to include this element in the negotiations on bilateral trade agreements; emphasises the value of stepping up customs cooperation with Russia and the Eastern Partnership and Mediterranean Partnership countries in order to facilitate trade and combat fraud.
source: PE-472.354
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2011/2113(INI) Trade for change: EU trade and investment strategy for the Southern Mediterranean following the Arab spring revolutions
2012/01/19
AFET
2 amendments...
Amendment 1 #
Draft opinion Paragraph A a (new) Aa. whereas it is in the highest interest of the European Union to aim high regarding economic cooperation and to adopt a strategy that is mutually beneficial, responsible and flexible, based on support for democratic transition and the defence of human rights;
Amendment 13 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 5 5. Urges the Commission to adopt a strategy that strengthens its role as an investor by developing specific guidelines for responsible investment, with a view to reducing social inequalities and territorial gaps and promoting the diversification of local economies
source: PE-478.670
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2011/2115(INI) Trade and investment barriers
2011/09/27
INTA
11 amendments...
Amendment 1 #
Motion for a resolution Citation 3 – having regard to its earlier resolutions, in particular resolution of 13 October 2005 on prospects for trade relations between the EU and China, the resolution of 1 June 2006 on EU-US transatlantic economic relations, the resolution of 28 September 2006 on the EU’s economic and trade relations with India, the resolution of 12 October 2006 on economic and trade relations between the EU and Mercosur with a view to the conclusion of an Interregional Association Agreement, the resolution of 22 May 2007 on Global Europe – external aspects of competitiveness, the resolution of 19 June 2007 on EU economic and trade relations with Russia, the resolution of 19 February 2008 on the EU’s Strategy to deliver market access for European companies, the resolution of 24 April 2008 on ‘Towards a reform of the World Trade Organisation’, the resolution of 5 February 2009 on Trade and economic relations with China, the resolution of 26 March 2009 on an EU- India Free Trade Agreement, the resolution of 21 October 2010 on the European Union’s trade relations with Latin America, the resolution of 17 February 2011 on the Free Trade Agreement between the EU and the Republic of Korea, the resolution of 6 April 2011 on European international investment policy, the legislative resolution of 10 May 2011 on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing transitional arrangements for bilateral investment agreements between Member States and third countries, the resolution of 11 May 2011 on the state of play in the EU-India Free Trade Agreement negotiations, the resolution of 11 May 2011 on EU-Japan Trade relations, the resolution of 8 June 2011 on EU- Canada trade relations,
Amendment 11 #
Motion for a resolution Recital F F. whereas
Amendment 16 #
Motion for a resolution Recital G a (new) Ga. whereas the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI) ought to be an effective tool for ensuring transparency and combating speculation on commodity markets;
Amendment 18 #
Motion for a resolution Recital J J. whereas Brazil and Argentina regularly adopt tariff and non-tariff measures that affect European companies unfavourably although they are both involved, as members of Mercosur, in negotiating a free trade agreement with the EU; whereas, moreover, deficiencies in Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) protection and enforcement and the considerable registration backlog in patent and trademark applications affecting various goods, including additional discriminatory requirements for pharmaceuticals,
Amendment 20 #
Motion for a resolution Recital L a (new) La. whereas under EU law European and foreign companies can tender for European public contracts without discrimination, and whereas the Union’s partners should do their utmost to grant European companies reciprocal authorisation to tender for public contracts in third countries on fair and equitable terms;
Amendment 23 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 1. Considers that removing or reducing NTBs and other unjustified regulatory obstacles should be
Amendment 35 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 3 a (new) 3a. Considers that insistence on reciprocity of market access for industrialised and emerging countries should be an integral part of EU trade strategy, on a par with the removal or lowering of NTBs;
Amendment 47 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 7 7. Points out that the Commission should duly explore the possibility of developing and establishing an early warning mechanism to detect NTBs and strengthen its existing analytical tools for a qualitative evaluation thereof; proposes that this mechanism should work via the Commission delegations based in third countries, in cooperation with the bodies already set up by Member States;
Amendment 48 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 7 7. Points out that the Commission should duly explore the possibility of developing and establishing an early warning mechanism to detect unjustified NTBs and strengthen its existing analytical tools for a qualitative evaluation thereof;
Amendment 54 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 9 a (new) 9a. Believes that one of the keys to lowering NTBs to trade and investment is reform of the Government Procurement Agreement in the WTO, with due regard to the multifunctional nature of procurement policies; calls on the major emerging economies to participate in this process and to sign and ratify the future agreement without delay;
Amendment 58 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 10 10. Encourages EU businesses and exporters to make use of the existing channels, including the TBR complaints or the complaints register in the Market Access Database, to report material injuries resulting from all kinds of unjustified trade barriers;
source: PE-472.329
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2011/2157(INI) Review of the European Neighbourhood Policy
2011/11/10
AFET
27 amendments...
Amendment 1 #
Motion for a resolution Citation 2 – having regard to the Commission Communications of 11 March 2003 on Wider Europe - Neighbourhood: A New Framework for Relations with our Eastern and Southern Neighbours (COM(2003)0104), of 12 May 2004 on European Neighbourhood Policy - Strategy Paper (COM(2004)0373), of 4 December 2006 on Strengthening the ENP (COM(2006)0726), of 5 December 2007 on A Strong European Neighbourhood Policy (COM(2007)0774), of 3 December 2008 on Eastern Partnership (COM(2008)0823), of 20 May 2008 on The Barcelona Process: Union for the Mediterranean (COM(2008)0319)
Amendment 2 #
Motion for a resolution Citation 5 – having regard to the Foreign Affairs Council conclusions on ENP of 26 July 2010 and 20 June 2011 and to the Foreign Affairs Council (Trade) conclusions of 26 September 2011,
Amendment 5 #
Motion for a resolution Citation 7 – having regard to the Joint Declaration of the Prague Eastern Partnership Summit of 7 May 2009 and that of the Warsaw Summit of 30 September 2011,
Amendment 8 #
Motion for a resolution Citation 14 a (new) – having regard to Council Decision 2011/424/CFSP of 18 July 2011 appointing a European Union Special Representative for the Southern Mediterranean region2 and Council Decision 2011/518/CFSP of 25 August 2011 appointing the European Union Special Representative for the South Caucasus and the crisis in Georgia3, __________________ 2 OJ L 188, 19.7.2011. 3 OJ L 211, 27.8.2011.
Amendment 10 #
Motion for a resolution Citation 16 – having regard to its resolutions of 19 January 2006 on the European Neighbourhood Policy (ENP)2, of 15 November 2007 on strengthening the ENP3, of 6 July 2006 on the European Neighbourhood and Partnership Instrument (ENPI)4, of 5 June 2008 on the annual report from the Council to the European Parliament on the main aspects and basic choices of the CFSP5, of 19 February 2009 on the review of the ENPI6, of 19 February 2009 on the Barcelona Process: Union for the Mediterranean7, of 17 January 2008 on a Black Sea Regional Policy Approach8, of 20 January 2011 on an EU Strategy for the Black Sea9, of 20 May 2010 on the Union for the Mediterranean10, of 20 May 2010 on the Need for an EU Strategy for the South Caucasus11, of 9 September 2010 on the situation of the Jordan River, with special regard to the Lower Jordan River area12,of 3 February 2011 on the situation in Tunisia13, of 17 February 2011 on the situation in Egypt14, of 10 March 2011 on the Southern Neighbourhood, and Libya in particular, including humanitarian aspects15
Amendment 12 #
Motion for a resolution Citation 16 a (new) – having regard to its Written Declaration of 4 April 2011 on the establishment of Euro-Mediterranean Erasmus and Leonardo da Vinci programmes,
Amendment 29 #
Motion for a resolution Recital B B. whereas it is in the highest interest of the EU to
Amendment 68 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 2 2. Insists that differentiation based on performance and achievements should be predicated on clearly defined criteria and assessable and regularly monitored benchmarks;
Amendment 74 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 3 3.
Amendment 89 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 4 4.
Amendment 102 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 5 5. Stresses the importance of building a partnership with societies and, in that context, takes note of the
Amendment 113 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 6 6. Calls on the EEAS and the Commission, under their new ‘more for more’ performance-based approach, to continue to encourage all types of political reform, taking into account the needs and level of economic growth and social development of each partner country; calls on them to provide a clear methodology and detailed benchmarks to assess the democracy record of the
Amendment 140 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 8 8.
Amendment 159 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 11 11. Strongly supports the promotion of sub-regional cooperation and stresses the importance of developing complementary partner-to-
Amendment 171 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 12 12. Underlines the opportunity that negotiations on association agreements provide to boost reforms; stresses that all the components should be linked in order for the EU to deepen its relationship in a holistic and coherent manner; believes that they should therefore include concrete conditions, timetables and performance benchmarks which should be regularly monitored;
Amendment 186 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 14 14.
Amendment 204 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 15 15. Reaffirms that, for the Southern partnership, the aim should be mutually beneficial and ambitious trade arrangements which can lead to DCFTAs, which will surely represent the first step towards a big ‘Euro-Mediterranean Economic Space’, which will also help to solve the economic problems of our neighboring partners in the South and facilitate South-South integration; calls on the Commission and the Council to facilitate the implementation of the six packages of measures outlined in the Commission document of 30 March 2011 concerning the monitoring of trade and investment initiatives for the benefit of partners on the southern shore of the Mediterranean, namely: stepping up trade and the liberalisation of goods, continuing to work towards the conclusion of agreements on conformity assessment and acceptance of industrial products (ACAAs), liberalising services and establishment, ensuring that the Convention on pan- Euro-Mediterranean rules of origin enters into force rapidly, developing a Euro-Mediterranean mechanism to facilitate trade and investment, putting in place a large and comprehensive free trade area;
Amendment 212 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 17 17.
Amendment 225 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 19 19. Recalls that the EU should improve the management of migration, inter alia by providing better conditions for the establishment of legal migrants in the EU; considers that the EU needs to favour legal labour migration by concluding mobility partnerships which take account of the demographic, sociological and occupational balance on both sides;
Amendment 237 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 20 20. Underlines the importance of paying particular attention to
Amendment 245 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 20 b (new) 20b. Calls on the Commission to take over Parliament’s proposal, produced in the wake of the Arab Spring, to establish a Euro-Mediterranean Leonardo da Vinci programme aimed at encouraging the mobility of young people wishing to acquire vocational training abroad, the object being to help combat the youth unemployment endemic to the southern Mediterranean;
Amendment 272 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 23 23. Recalls the importance of cofinancing specific tangible regional projects to contribute to a shared process of development and integration; in this regard, welcomes the opportunity offered by the
Amendment 300 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 26 26. Welcomes the work that international organisations, particularly the OSCE and UN agencies, carry out on the ground in conflict and post-conflict situations and in promoting sustainable development throughout the neighbourhood, notably the long-standing commitment of UNRWA to Palestinian refugees;
Amendment 305 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 27 27. Stresses that the European Parliament plays an important role, through its parliamentary delegations and its delegations to parliamentary assemblies, in strengthening political dialogue and promoting fu
Amendment 311 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 29 29. Welcomes the proposal for the new European Neighbourhood Instrument (ENI) and the increase of funding for the ENP, as requested in its previous resolutions; considers that the distribution of funds should be flexible and adequate for both regions, with an approach that is driven by performance
Amendment 335 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 33 a (new) 33a. Welcomes the decision of the G8 member countries to increase loan facilities for Southern partnership countries which have embarked on a democratic transition; considers that the commitments entered into in the ‘Deauville Partnership’ on 27 May 2011 are likely to encourage financial mobilisation in support of democracy and development in the EU’s partner countries;
Amendment 341 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 35 35. Welcomes the work carried out by the European Investment Bank and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) and underlines the importance of and the need for more synergies with other national and international financial institutions also active in these countries; supports the modification of the EBRD’s statutes in order for the Southern neighbourhood partners also to be eligible for its assistance;
source: PE-472.271
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2011/2245(INI) Modalities for the possible establishment of a European Endowment for Democracy (EDD). European Parliament recommendation to the Council
2011/12/20
AFET
20 amendments...
Amendment 4 #
Motion for a resolution Citation 10 a (new) – having regard to the Foreign Affairs Council Conclusions on the European Neighbourhood Policy adopted on June 20th, 2011 at its 3101st meeting,
Amendment 5 #
Motion for a resolution Citation 11 a (new) – having regard to the Foreign Affairs Council Conclusions on the European Endowment for Democracy adopted on December 1st 2011, at its 3130th meeting,
Amendment 6 #
Motion for a resolution Citation 12 a (new) – having regard to the letter of support to the establishment of the EED to EP President Jerzy Buzek and HR/VP Catherine Ashton dated November 25, 2011,
Amendment 11 #
Motion for a resolution Recital B a (new) Ba. whereas the European Parliament welcomed the initiative of establishment of the European Endowment for Democracy in the report by Véronique De Keyser, on behalf of the Committee on Foreign Affairs, on EU external policies in favour of democratisation (2011/2032(INI));
Amendment 12 #
Motion for a resolution Recital B b (new) Bb. whereas the establishment of the EED was supported in the letter to EP President Jerzy Buzek and HR/VP Catherine Ashton by several high profile human rights defenders including Sakharov Prize laureates Aung San Suu Kyi and Alaksandr Milinkievic;
Amendment 15 #
Motion for a resolution Recital D D. whereas the events of the ‘Arab Spring’ demonstrated the need for a more informed and strategic engagement on the part of the EU with countries striving for democratic reforms, based on a new approach designed to restore credibility; whereas setting up the European Endowment for Democracy could be one of the most tangible responses of the EU to the challenges of democratisation in our neighbourhood and beyond;
Amendment 29 #
Motion for a resolution Recital G a (new) Ga. whereas the Foreign Affairs Council has endorsed the initiative of creating an European Endowment for Democracy (EED); whereas work is proceeding swiftly towards its establishment and there is urgent need to reach agreement on the detailed operational questions;
Amendment 41 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point b (b) ensure that the EED
Amendment 49 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point b a (new) (ba) gain valuable experiences by a initial, although not exclusive, focus on the European Neighbourhood;
Amendment 51 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point b b (new) (bb) enable the EED to develop effective ways to deal with pre-transition, transition, and post transition countries;
Amendment 55 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point d (d) ensure that the EED plays a role which complements and does not overlap with or curtail the activities of existing funding instruments, particularly the EIDHR; where appropriate, the EED should launch projects which can later be continued by the EIDHR
Amendment 63 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point e (e) enable the EED to act in th
Amendment 71 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point f (f) address, in the early stages of funding in a specific country, a wide group of potential beneficiaries, including key political players (emerging political actors,
Amendment 79 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point f a (new) (fa) To ensure that enough focus is placed, at all stages of operation of the EED, to the engagement of women and youth, as well as to innovative ways to use and render available social media;
Amendment 83 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point g (g) enable the EED to award grants directly to the intended beneficiaries and re-grant financial resources through non-profit entities, such as foundations and NGOs; particularly at the beginning, re-granting will be an effective mechanism to enable the EED to work with partners on the ground that have the requisite knowledge and local infrastructure and enjoy the trust of local people; re-granting would also limit the administrative burden of the EED and potential risks;
Amendment 98 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point j (j) ensure that the EED has robust links and consults regularly with beneficiary groups
Amendment 104 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point k a (new) (ka) respect responsibilities towards individual donors and common accounting standards when public funds are channelled via an administratively flexible structure;
Amendment 113 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point m (m) endow the European Parliament with
Amendment 120 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point m a (new) (ma) allow for sufficient space of the European Parliament to share its creative power and transnational experience from European Member States in support to democratisation processes beyond Europe's borders;
Amendment 130 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point o (o) review after one year of activities the impact and performance of the EED and its complementary and added-value to EU instruments and their new set-up in the forthcoming financial period;
source: PE-478.531
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2011/2306(INI) Trade aspects of the Eastern partnership
2012/03/29
INTA
12 amendments...
Amendment 3 #
Motion for a resolution Recital B Amendment 7 #
Motion for a resolution Recital C C. whereas the DCFTA negotiations with Ukraine were completed in October 2011; whereas the DCFTA will only enter into force after the conclusion of the EU- Ukraine Association Agreement, which is currently blocked due to the
Amendment 10 #
Motion for a resolution Recital E E. whereas
Amendment 18 #
Motion for a resolution Recital G G. whereas Belarus has so far participated only in a limited way in the different platforms of the Eastern Partnership; whereas deepening relations between Belarus and the EU would greatly contribute to the fulfilment of the ultimate goal of the Eastern Partnership, which is strengthened democracy, progress, stability and prosperity in the EU’s Eastern neighbourhood;
Amendment 31 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 3 3. Recognises the s
Amendment 51 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 12 12. Underlines that a DCFTA is not assistance given to the Eastern Partners, it is a trade deal bringing about reciprocal advantages and obligations for both parties; stresses that DCFTAs would not only bring economic benefits for the Eastern Partners but can also accelerate institutional reforms, modernisation and development;
Amendment 71 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 22 22.
Amendment 89 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 35 35.
Amendment 104 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 42 42. Is convinced that, in addition to real democratisation, deep institutional and structural reforms need to be carried out in order to start building a functioning, transparent and open market economy;
Amendment 124 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 57 57. Welcomes the conclusion of the negotiations on the DCFTA between the EU and Ukraine, as the first ever free trade agreement between the EU and an Eastern Partner; considers that this ground- breaking agreement and the experience gained during its negotiation will undoubtedly serve as a useful example in future DCFTA negotiations;
Amendment 135 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 61 61. Points out however that the application of the DCFTA will also bring about structural and political reforms;
Amendment 141 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 68 68. Expresses its hope that Ukraine will find enough political will and courage to create political and regulatory conditions for full and timely implementation of the DCFTA, which would be of great benefit to its population;
source: PE-486.022
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2012/0295(COD) Fund for European aid to the most deprived (2014-2020)
2013/03/01
AGRI
12 amendments...
Amendment 24 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 4 (4) The Fund for European Aid to the Most Deprived (hereinafter the 'Fund') should strengthen social cohesion by contributing to the reduction of poverty in the Union by supporting national schemes that provide non-financial assistance to the most deprived persons to alleviate food
Amendment 37 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 13 (13) Citizens have the right to know how the Union’s financial resources are invested and to what effects. For the purpose of ensuring wide dissemination of information about the achievements of the Fund and to ensure accessibility and transparency of funding opportunities, detailed rules about information and communication, especially in relation to the responsibilities of the Member States and the beneficiaries, should be set out in such a way that the dignity of the end recipients is not undermined.
Amendment 41 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 16 (16) Uniform
Amendment 46 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 17 a (new) (17a) In order to ensure broad support within society for the most deprived persons and to tackle food waste, Member States should remove obstacles to the donation of food or basic consumer goods by firms to food banks, civil society organisations and other stakeholders.
Amendment 56 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 27 (27) Union budget commitments should be effected annually. In order to ensure effective programme management, it is necessary to lay down simple common rules for interim payment requests, the payment of the annual balance and the final balance.
Amendment 62 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 41 a (new) (41a) In order to ensure that delays in the implementation of this Regulation at the beginning of 2014 do not lead to a sudden drop-off in food aid, the Commission should take the transitional measures necessary to guarantee that persons dependent on food aid are not at risk of food poverty.
Amendment 63 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 1 – paragraph 1 1. This Regulation establishes the Fund for European Aid to the Most Deprived (hereinafter ‘the Fund’) for the period from 1 January 2014 to 31 December 2020 and determines the objectives of the Fund, the scope of its support, the financial resources available and the criteria for their allocation and lays down the rules necessary to ensure th
Amendment 66 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 2 – point 2 (2)
Amendment 67 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 2 – point 6 (6)
Amendment 74 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 3 The Fund shall promote social cohesion in the Union by contributing to achieving the poverty reduction target of at least 20 million of the number of persons at risk of poverty and social exclusion in accordance with the Europe 2020 strategy. The Fund shall contribute to achieving the specific objective of alleviating the worst forms of poverty in the Union, and first and foremost food insecurity, by providing non-
Amendment 78 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 1 1. The Fund shall support national schemes whereby food products and basic consumer goods for the personal use of the most deprived persons, in particular homeless persons or
Amendment 106 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 6 – paragraph 1 1. The global resources available for budgetary commitment from the Fund for the period 2014-2020 shall be EUR
source: PE-506.108
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2012/2062(INI) Review of the EU's human rights strategy
2012/09/28
AFET
12 amendments...
Amendment 19 #
Motion for a resolution Recital D D. whereas the cumulative effect of these policies has resulted in a piecemeal approach whereby the principle of coherence and consistency between the different areas of EU external action and between these and other policies has not been duly
Amendment 33 #
Motion for a resolution Recital I I. whereas
Amendment 34 #
Motion for a resolution Recital I a (new) Ia. whereas free access to the Internet and telecommunications encourages free and democratic debate, may be a means of giving rapid warning of human rights violations, and should therefore be a priority in the EU’s external action in support of democracy and the defence of human rights;
Amendment 55 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 8 8.
Amendment 71 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 13 Amendment 91 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 17 17. Regrets
Amendment 97 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 19 19. Believes that the EU is addressing its obligations under the Lisbon Treaty and the Charter by preparing human rights impact assessments prior to the launch of negotiations on all bilateral or multilateral agreements with third countries; notes that this systematic practice is the only way to ensure consistency between primary law, EU external action and the third party’s own obligations under international conventions, including the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR); calls for these impact assessments to encompass the full range of human rights, understood as an indivisible whole; notes that they must be conducted in an independent, transparent and participatory manner, involving potentially affected communities; calls on the Commission and the EEAS to develop a robust methodology which enshrines the principles of equality and non- discrimination so as to avoid any negative impact on certain populations and which provides for mutually agreed preventive or remedial measures in the event of any negative impact, before negotiations
Amendment 100 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 20 20. Draws particular attention to the need to carry out impact assessments of those projects whose implementation carries a serious risk of violating the Charter's provisions
Amendment 110 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 23 23. Recalls the policy lessons learned from the Arab Spring, including the need to re
Amendment 113 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 23 a (new) 23 a. Welcomes new inititaives like the European Endowment for Democracy (EED) and the Civil Society Facility (CSF) which render EU aid more accessible, especially to civil society organizations and which can catalyses a more strategic and political EU approach to democratisation through providing context-specific, flexible and timely assistance aimed at facilitating democratic transition in partner countries;
Amendment 117 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 24 24.
Amendment 127 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 25 25.
source: PE-496.432
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2012/2097(INI) Corporate Social Responsibility: promoting society's interests and a route to sustainable and inclusive recovery
2012/07/11
AFET
6 amendments...
Amendment 7 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 2 2. Insists that each of the 27 Member States must accelerate the revision of their national action plans on Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), and the development of national plans implementing UN Guiding Principles, which should be finalised at the latest by December 2013; calls on the EU to facilitate learning from the experience of those EU States which are currently undergoing this process; encourages the Member States to draw inspiration from the guidelines contained in the ISO 26000 standard, the OECD Guidelines, the most recent version of the Global Reporting Initiative guidelines and guidance developed by the European Group of National Human Rights Institutions (NHRIs);
Amendment 18 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 6 6.
Amendment 27 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 10 10. Reiterates its calls on the EU and the Member States to improve the enforcement of existing laws integrating ‘business and human rights’ concerns, and to develop further solutions aiming at a ‘level playing field’ for domestic and third countries’ business enterprises in order to combat social dumping;
Amendment 30 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 11 11. Calls for human rights due diligence standards at EU level, addressing, among other issues, potentially high human rights impact and risk areas such as global and local supply chains, conflict minerals, and outsourcing; welcomes the programmes already set up by the EU, in particular the FLEGT programme in forestry, and supports private initiatives such as the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI);
Amendment 35 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 12 12. Requests that where the EU or Member States are partners of business (e.g. in public procurement, state-owned enterprises, joint ventures, ‘blending’, export credit guarantees, large scale projects in third countries), consistency with the UN Guiding Principles should be a priority, reflected in specific contractual clauses, and with consequences for companies blatantly violating human rights;
Amendment 39 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 13 13.
source: PE-500.384
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2012/2098(INI) Corporate Social Responsibility: accountable, transparent and responsible business behaviour and sustainable growth
2012/07/11
AFET
6 amendments...
Amendment 7 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 2 2. Insists that each of the 27 Member States must accelerate the revision of their national action plans on Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), and the development of national plans implementing UN Guiding Principles, which should be finalised at the latest by December 2013; calls on the EU to facilitate learning from the experience of those EU States which are currently undergoing this process; encourages the Member States to draw inspiration from the guidelines contained in the ISO 26000 standard, the OECD Guidelines, the most recent version of the Global Reporting Initiative guidelines and guidance developed by the European Group of National Human Rights Institutions (NHRIs);
Amendment 18 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 6 6.
Amendment 27 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 10 10. Reiterates its calls on the EU and the Member States to improve the enforcement of existing laws integrating ‘business and human rights’ concerns, and to develop further solutions aiming at a ‘level playing field’ for domestic and third countries’ business enterprises in order to combat social dumping;
Amendment 30 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 11 11. Calls for human rights due diligence standards at EU level, addressing, among other issues, potentially high human rights impact and risk areas such as global and local supply chains, conflict minerals, and outsourcing; welcomes the programmes already set up by the EU, in particular the FLEGT programme in forestry, and supports private initiatives such as the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI);
Amendment 35 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 12 12. Requests that where the EU or Member States are partners of business (e.g. in public procurement, state-owned enterprises, joint ventures, ‘blending’, export credit guarantees, large scale projects in third countries), consistency with the UN Guiding Principles should be a priority, reflected in specific contractual clauses, and with consequences for companies blatantly violating human rights;
Amendment 39 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 13 13.
source: PE-500.385
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2012/2136(INI) Impact of the financial and economic crisis on human rights
2012/12/18
AFET
8 amendments...
Amendment 1 #
Motion for a resolution Citation 5 a (new) - having regard to the Communication of 27 January 2012 from the Commission to the European Parliament, the Council and the European Economic and Social Committee entitled ‘Trade, growth and development - Tailoring trade and investment policy for those countries most in need’ (COM(2012)0022),
Amendment 15 #
Motion for a resolution Recital B B. whereas the financial and economic crisis has become intertwined with numerous other crises, such as the food, energy, environmental and social crises;
Amendment 23 #
Motion for a resolution Recital F F. whereas the EU’s collective ODA decreased from EUR 53.5 billion in 2010 to EUR 53.1 billion in 2011, bringing the EU ODA level to 0.42% of GNI, down from the 2010 outcome of 0.44% of GNI; whereas the EU and its Member States nevertheless remain the world’s leading providers of ODA;
Amendment 26 #
Motion for a resolution Recital G G. whereas the objective of the trade agreements signed by the EU with partner countries is, inter alia, to promote and expand trade and investment, and to improve market access, with a view to increasing economic growth and integration, reducing poverty, creating new employment opportunities, improving working conditions and raising living standards, and thereby ultimately contributing to the fulfilment of human rights;
Amendment 53 #
Motion for a resolution Recital Y Y. whereas remittances
Amendment 57 #
Motion for a resolution Recital BA BA. whereas the agricultural sector provides employment and livelihood for more than 70% of the labour force in developing countries; whereas the share of ODA allocated to agriculture is falling all the time and currently accounts for only 5 % of the total; whereas, in resource-
Amendment 84 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 15 15. Encourages developing countries to take advantage of trade preferences afforded by the EU within the Generalised System of Preferences (GSP+) framework in order to boost their economy, diversify their exports and improve their competitiveness; recalls their obligation, under the GSP+ arrangements, to ratify and implement the 27 core international human rights conventions;
Amendment 86 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 17 17.
source: PE-502.039
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2012/2137(INI) EU-China relations
2012/07/11
AFET
4 amendments...
Amendment 115 #
Motion for a resolution Recital O O. whereas nowhere in the world is China’s explosive growth more visible than in Africa, as illustrated by the impressive rise of China’s mutual trade volume by 80% to USD 166.3 billion between 2009 and 2011, according to Chinese statistics, as well as that of Chinese foreign direct investment in Africa, which rose by 58.9% in 2011 to USD 1.7 billion;
Amendment 120 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 1. Joins with the public commitment made by the EU and China during their High- Level Strategic Dialogue of 9-10 July 2012 in Beijing to set a good example of international cooperation in the 21st century through their Strategic Partnership; supports and encourages the almost sixty sectoral dialogues between the EU and China with the conviction that an enhanced and highly developed partnership will be mutually beneficial to both the EU and China; wishes, however, to see a strengthening of these dialogues in the fields of the environment, security, energy and in particular the fight against counterfeit products, in view of its impact on public health and safety;
Amendment 281 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 13 c (new) 13c. Welcomes the EU-China dialogue initiated in July 2012 on the Common Security and Defence Policy; proposes that this dialogue should be extended to include the entire Asia-Pacific region;
Amendment 302 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 16 a (new) 16a. Calls on China, a member of the UN Security Council, to adopt a firm and constructive diplomatic position on the Syrian crisis and to consider the impact of this crisis on security, peace and stability, not only at regional, but also at international level;
source: PE-497.775
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2012/2145(INI) Annual report on human rights and democracy in the world 2011 and the European Union's policy on the matter
2012/02/10
AFET
7 amendments...
Amendment 77 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 9 9. Urges the VP/HR, the EEAS, the Council and the Commission, for the sake of efficiency, to ensure coherence between the various existing or planned EU benchmarking, monitoring and evaluation activities and methodologies regarding human rights and democracy situations in third countries, including
Amendment 151 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 25 25. Commends, in this context, the actions of the European Union and several Member States which took the lead in preventing further violence against civilians in Libya during the course of 2011
Amendment 192 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 38 38. Welcomes the
Amendment 250 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 53 53. Is concerned by reports of certain EU companies cooperating with authoritarian regimes in providing them with free unlimited access to their networks and databases under the excuse of following the local law, as was the case with Swedish-Finnish company TeliaSonera in several former Soviet countries; is convinced that
Amendment 257 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 54 54. Emphasises the development of a strong and vibrant civil society as a key factor allowing for democratic progress and improved protection of human rights;
Amendment 259 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 55 55. Acknowledges EU efforts to step up support to civil society organisations; values particularly the ability of the European Union to engage directly with civil society through the European Instrument for Democracy and Human Rights (EIDHR), the Civil Society Facility and the European Endowment for Democracy (EED); regrets, however, that EU does not have a stronger systematic policy to persuade partner countries to abolish undue legal and administrative restrictions that limit the universal rights of assembly and association; calls for such policy guidelines be developed;
Amendment 335 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 77 a (new) 77a. Emphasises the crucial role played by women in the political life of the Southern Neighbourhood; welcomes election results that have resulted in a considerable increase in the number of women in political fora;
source: PE-496.431
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2012/2149(INI) Trade and economic relations with the United States
2012/09/21
INTA
1 amendments...
Amendment 51 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 4 4. Stresses the importance of continuing with the strengthening of transatlantic economic relations but without threatening EU policies, including in fields such as environmental standards, cultural diversity, social rights, public services or geographical indications, among others; emphasises that while the specific interests and sensitivities of both partners must be safeguarded in a balanced way, there are many areas where progress would be greatly beneficial, in particular as regards the removal of trade barriers, the introduction of measures to ensure better market access and appropriate investment conditions, the protection of intellectual property rights (IPR), the opening up of public procurement markets to ensure full reciprocity regarding the clarification, simplification and harmonisation of origin rules, and the convergence on mutual recognition of regulatory standards; considers that such an intensification of economic relations would also allow for greater alignment of EU and US approaches towards addressing global economic challenges;
source: PE-496.471
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2012/2224(INI) Advancing development through trade
2012/12/19
INTA
8 amendments...
Amendment 1 #
Draft opinion Paragraph -1 a -1a. Supports the Commission's proposal to differentiate its aid for trade and to focus its efforts on the countries most in need, especially the least developed countries (LDCs) and low-income countries;
Amendment 10 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 2 2. Encourages developing countries to incorporate the goal of economic and sustainable development into all their national policies, strategies and initiatives; asks the Commission to work on building up governments' capacity to incorporate issues linked to sustainable economic development into their national trade strategies and programmes;
Amendment 13 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 2 a (new) 2a. Recalls the importance of investment aimed at creating, developing and strengthening key port, transport, energy and telecommunications infrastructure, and in particular cross border infrastructure;
Amendment 22 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 4 4. Considers that the European Union's trade and investment development aid tools, in particular the revised Generalised Scheme of Preferences and the economic partnership agreements, are effective; stresses nonetheless that trade aid cannot be reduced to these instruments alone and urges the Commission to increase the share of its total aid budget that is allocated to technical assistance; calls on the EU to display greater consistency in the implementation of its trade, agricultural, environmental, energy and development policies;
Amendment 23 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 4 4. Considers that the E
Amendment 35 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 5 5. Urges all donors to coordinate their actions more and to adjust them in line with current funds; recalls that the BRICS countries are now both aid beneficiaries and donors; calls on them to cooperate with the European Union so their experience can be shared and their actions optimised, and to accept more responsibilities vis-à- vis the less developed countries and within the donor community; expresses concern at the proliferation of tied aid practices and urges the developed countries and the major emerging countries not to resort to such practices;
Amendment 37 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 5 a (new) 5a. Emphasises that, given the size of their share of international trade, European companies, their subsidiaries and subcontractors play a key role in the promotion and dissemination of social and labour standards worldwide; considers that European companies which relocate their production to countries with less stringent social obligations should be held liable, including before European courts, for any damage and negative externalities affecting local populations;
Amendment 41 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 6 6. Asks the Commission and all donors to seek out innovative types of development funding and partnerships and to promote them; believes that a portion of the proceeds from the tax on financial transactions should be allocated to development aid; supports the establishment of south-
source: PE-502.099
2013/01/30
DEVE
2 amendments...
Amendment 1 #
Motion for a resolution Citation 1 a (new) – having regard to Articles 207 and 208 of the Treaty of the Functioning of the European union, and Article 3 of the Treaty of the European Union,
Amendment 7 #
Motion for a resolution Recital A a (new) Aa. whereas Articles 207 and 208 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union are clearly interlinked; whereas Article 207 states that the EU's commercial policy shall be based on the principles and objectives of the Union's external action, and whereas Article 208 requires that the Union's policies which are likely to affect developing countries shall take account of the objectives of development cooperation;
source: PE-504.121
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2012/2225(INI) Trade and investment-driven growth for developing countries
2013/01/31
INTA
21 amendments...
Amendment 1 #
Motion for a resolution Citation 1 – having regard to Articles 207 and 208 of the Treaty o
Amendment 4 #
Motion for a resolution Citation 4 bis (new) – having regard to the Commission communication ‘A new response to a changing Neighbourhood’ (COM(2011) 303),
Amendment 5 #
Motion for a resolution Citation 6 a (new) having regard to the Commission communication ‘Towards a comprehensive European international investment policy’ (COM(2010)343),
Amendment 6 #
Motion for a resolution Citation 6 b (new) – having regard to the communication ‘A renewed EU strategy 2011-14 for Corporate Social Responsibility’ (COM(2011)681),
Amendment 7 #
Motion for a resolution Citation 7 bis (new) – having regard to the communication ‘Trade and Development: Assisting Developing Countries to Benefit from Trade’, COM(2002)513,
Amendment 8 #
Motion for a resolution Citation 9 bis (new) – having regard to its resolutions of 25 November 2010 on 'Human rights and social and environmental standards in international trade agreements', 'International trade policy in the context of climate change imperatives' and 'Corporate social responsibility in international trade agreements',
Amendment 13 #
Motion for a resolution Recital A bis (new) A bis. a/A new (before the current A) Whereas Articles 207 and 208 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union are clearly interlinked; whereas Article 207 states that the EU's commercial policy shall be based on the priciples and objectives of the Union's external action, and whereas Article 208 requires that the Union's policies which are likely to affect developing countries shall take account of the objectives of development cooperation;
Amendment 18 #
Motion for a resolution Recital B B. whereas trade and investment can be a means of achieving those objectives by stimulating the sustainable growth of developing countries (DCs) and the least developed countries (LDCs), enabling the transfer of technologies and skills and helping to create jobs and increase competitiveness and productivity;
Amendment 23 #
Motion for a resolution Recital C C. whereas trade and investment cannot in themselves have a decisive impact on growth or on the structural weaknesses (shortfalls in human capital, governance and infrastructure, heavy reliance on exports of raw materials, poor export diversification, high trade costs, etc.) from which DCs and, a fortiori, LDCs suffer and which hamper their full access to world trade;
Amendment 26 #
Motion for a resolution Recital D D. whereas the EU
Amendment 32 #
Motion for a resolution Recital H H. whereas the EU and its Member States are the largest donors of aid for trade, with EUR 10.7 billion committed in 201
Amendment 36 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 1. Supports the Commission’s aim of enhancing synergies between trade and development policies; recommends that it award priority, in these policies, to measures aimed at creating jobs, facilitating trade, improving the trade and investment climate, resistance to economic shocks, fiscal governance and diversification of trade and investment flows, and promoting sustainable development; calls on the EU to display greater consistency in the implementation of its trade, agricultural, environmental, energy and development policies;
Amendment 82 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 5 – point 2 – indent 4 – strengthening social and safety standards and promoting transparency and sustainability, particularly in the mining and forestry management sectors;
Amendment 91 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 5 – point 3 – indent 3 – promoting services that facilitate trade and investment, and particularly environment-friendly tourism, logistics and investment;
Amendment 105 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 6 6. Supports the Commission's proposal
Amendment 109 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 7 7. Takes the view that while transfers of funds and micro-finance remain relevant tools, they alone cannot meet all funding requirements; Calls on all donors to seek out and promote innovative forms of financing and partnership; Supports the introduction of South-South and triangular partnerships; recommends making more widespread use of inter-regional funding schemes such as have been implemented in connection with the EU-Africa Infrastructure Trust Fund;
Amendment 111 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 8 8. Welcomes the adoption of the Communication ‘Improving EU support to developing countries in mobilising Financing for Development’; calls on the Commission to implement its proposals swiftly, with a view to mobilising additional sustainable, predictable and effective financing; welcomes the guidelines set out in the OECD’s Policy Framework for Investment User’s Toolkit; welcomes the results of the Busan Global Partnership for Effective Development Cooperation and the Istanbul Principles for CSO Development Effectiveness;
Amendment 126 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 16 16. Welcomes the reform of the rules of origin and the forthcoming entry into force of the reformed generalised system of preferences (GSP); hopes that the Commission will come forward with a report on the consequences for beneficiary countries of the change in that system, and particularly for those countries for which preferences have been withdrawn, in accordance with the provisions of Article 40 of the new rules;
Amendment 129 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 17 17. Welcomes the
Amendment 135 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 18 18. Believes that the EU has developed effective tools in the field of development assistance through trade and investment, with these including the GSP and EPAs; urges the Commission, nonetheless, to combine all the existing instruments in a genuine overarching strategy that also comprises measures in the fields of technical assistance for trade, capacity building and trade-related adjustment, also in relation to standardisation;
Amendment 138 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 18 a (new) 18a. Emphasises that, given the size of their share of international trade, European companies, their subsidiaries and subcontractors play a key role in the promotion and dissemination of social and labour standards worldwide; considers that European companies which relocate their production to countries with less stringent social obligations should be held liable for any damage and negative externalities affecting local populations;
source: PE-504.162
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2012/2259(INI) Current challenges and opportunities for renewable energy on the European internal energy market
2013/01/29
INTA
2 amendments...
Amendment 26 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 4 4. Stresses that trade has an important role in making sure that renewable energy is sustainable; recalls that imported bioenergy and agrofuels shall be in compliance with EU's sustainability criteria, and encourages the Commission to introduce indirect land use as an additional criterion; recommends that trade agreements should contain provisions to address the issues of deforestation and forest degradation and encourages the Commission to continue negotiating VPAs on illegal logging with relevant third countries;
Amendment 30 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 4 a (new) 4a. Welcomes the pillar on international cooperation; recognises the potential that notably the Southern-Mediterranean countries represent in terms of production of renewable energy; believes that the EU's proposed DCFTAs could be a useful means to integrate the countries of this region into the EU's energy market and to invest into their technological development in a way that is beneficial to the sustainability of their economies;
source: PE-504.165
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2012/2287(INI) Role of the EU in promoting a broader transatlantic partnership
2013/04/04
AFET
6 amendments...
Amendment 21 #
Motion for a resolution Recital C C. whereas in a global, complex and increasingly multipolar world, the EU and the US, in spite of fiscal consolidation, should play key roles in the world's politics and economy and in the shaping of the international environment, and face together regional conflicts and global challenges on a multilateral basis; whereas, to that end, they should also secure the involvement of Canada, with which they already have a strong political and economic relationship, as well as new key powers, including the EU's two Latin American strategic partners, Brazil and Mexico;
Amendment 35 #
Motion for a resolution Recital F a (new) Fa. whereas both the United States and the European Union are seeking to boost their presence in South-East Asia, the former through its involvement in negotiations on the Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement and the latter through negotiations on bilateral agreements with various countries in the region;
Amendment 48 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 3 3.
Amendment 116 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 15 15. Underlines that the eventual conclusion of the TTIP
Amendment 126 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 18 18. Draws attention to the particularly important role that maritime security must play in the Atlantic space; welcomes the efforts made by the partners, in close coordination with ECOWAS and ECCAS, to fight piracy and promote maritime security in the Gulf of Guinea and the Gulf of Aden;
Amendment 202 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 33 33. Instructs its President to forward this resolution to the Council
source: PE-507.952
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