Paweł ZALEWSKI
Constituencies
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Poland
Platforma Obywatelska
2009/07/14 - 9999/12/31
Groups
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PPE
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Group of the European People's Party (Christian Democrats)
2009/07/14 - 9999/12/31
Committees
| Role | Committee | Start | End |
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| Vice-Chair of | Committee on International Trade | 2012/01/25 | 9999/12/31 |
| Member of | Subcommittee on Security and Defence | 2012/01/19 | 9999/12/31 |
| Substitute of | Committee on Foreign Affairs | 2012/01/19 | 9999/12/31 |
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Delegations
| Role | Delegation | Start | End |
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| Member of | Delegation to the Euronest Parliamentary Assembly | 2009/09/16 | 9999/12/31 |
| Member of | Delegation for relations with Iran | 2009/12/17 | 9999/12/31 |
| Member of | Delegation to the Cariforum — EU Parliamentary Committee | 2010/06/16 | 9999/12/31 |
| Substitute of | Delegation for relations with Belarus | 2009/09/16 | 9999/12/31 |
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| Role | Delegation | Start | End |
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| Member of | Delegation to the EU-Ukraine Parliamentary Cooperation Committee | 2009/09/16 | 2009/12/16 |
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Rapporteur
| Shadow | 2012/2094(INI) | Digital Freedom Strategy in EU Foreign Policy |
| Responsible | 2012/0163(COD) | International agreements: framework for managing financial responsibility linked to investor-state dispute settlement tribunals |
| Shadow | 2012/0085(COD) | Imports of rice originating from Bangladesh: aligning the Regulation with the TFEU; Commission delegated and implementing powers |
| Shadow | 2011/2306(INI) | Trade aspects of the Eastern partnership |
| Opinion | 2011/2132(INI) | Recommendations to the Council, the Commission and the EEAS on the negotiations on the EU-Ukraine Association Agreement |
| Responsible | 2011/0324(NLE) | EU/Russia Agreement: trade in parts and components of motor vehicles |
| Shadow | 2011/0315(COD) | Imports of steel products from Russia: administering restrictions |
| Shadow | 2010/2203(INI) | Future European international investment policy |
| Shadow | 2010/0197(COD) | Bilateral investment agreements between Member States and third countries: transitional arrangements |
| Shadow | 2010/0075(NLE) | EU/Korea Free Trade Agreement: conclusion |
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1964/09/25 WarszawaAmendments
| Amendments | Dossier |
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2009/2198(INI) Implementation of the European Security Strategy and the Common Security and Defence Policy
2010/01/28
AFET
17 amendments...
Amendment 2 #
Motion for a resolution Citation 4 – having regard to the conclusions and declarations set out in the reports by the Presidency of the Council of the European Union on the European Security and Defence Policy (ESDP) of 9 December 2008 and 16 June 2009,
Amendment 43 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 8 – point c Amendment 71 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 14 14. Calls once again for the establishment of a permanent EU operations centre overseen by the Vice-President/High Representative, which would be responsible for operational planning and the conduct of
Amendment 75 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 15 Amendment 121 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 29 29. Calls on the Council to
Amendment 132 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 32 a (new) 32a. Deplores the fact that the Russian Federation is failing to comply with all the provisions of the agreement of 12 August 2008 and is stepping up its military presence in the two breakaway republics (Abkhazia and South Ossetia) in breach of that agreement;
Amendment 176 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 48 48. Views it as regrettable that the Battlegroups (BGs) – despite the significant investment they represent – have not yet been used, partly for political reasons and partly because their deployment is subject to very stringent criteria; supports more flexible use of the BGs so that they can also serve as a reserve force or as a partial substitute in the event of a disappointing force generation process, subject to proper account being taken of the wishes of the countries that jointly formed the groups concerned; calls for an extension of the provisional agreement designed to cover the costs arising from strategic deployment of the BGs, and of the common funding for the costs associated with their use; calls on the Council to deploy them as part of full-
Amendment 194 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 63 63. Recalls the need for constructive cooperation between the EU and NATO, particularly where the two organisations are active in the same theatres of operation, and calls for a review of the present arrangements for EU-NATO operational cooperation (Berlin Plus agreement) to be conducted with a view to addressing current challenges connected with operations conduced by the two organisations in the same theatres of operation, while stressing the need to step up political and strategic cooperation;
Amendment 207 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 67 67. Welcomes the cooperation between the EU and NATO in the field of military capability, such as the efforts to improve operational helicopter capacity, and calls for that cooperation to be further stepped up and, in particular, for the two organisations' defence planning processes to be harmonised and the EDA and NATO to cooperate more closely so as to enable all EU and NATO member states to be involved, and for the EU-NATO Capability Group to be made more effective;
Amendment 209 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 67 a (new) 67a. Calls on the EU to develop cooperation between the EU and NATO in the field of cyber-defence and cyber- warfare; such cooperation is important for the development of advanced cyber deterrence capabilities to help protect critical infrastructure, including from botnet warfare;
Amendment 210 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 67 b (new) 67b. Considers that further cooperation is needed between the EU and NATO in the field of military capability, such as enhanced collaboration in the area of cyber security to promote holistic security solutions that protect departments from multiple threat vectors;
Amendment 211 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 69 69. Emphasises the need for constructive cooperation between the European Union and the African Union, in accordance with the commitments entered into as part of the Peace and Security Partnership associated with the Africa-EU Joint Strategy; takes the view that the European Union
Amendment 216 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 70 a (new) 70a. Welcomes the establishment of the EU-US Energy Council in November 2009, while calling for closer cooperation on energy matters between the EU and the United States;
Amendment 218 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 71 71. Takes the view that the new version of the anti-missile shield envisaged by the American administration should
Amendment 220 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 71 71. Takes the view that the new version of the anti-missile shield envisaged by the American administration should be based on a common European approach to the matter, in
Amendment 222 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 71 a (new) 71a. Calls on the Council to develop the Union's relationship with the United States in fighting non-conventional threats i.e. cyber-terrorism and cyber- attacks, with a particular focus on creating security solutions that protect all levels of departments from the wide range of threats, including botnets, malware and Trojans;
Amendment 223 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 71 b (new) 71b. Calls on the Council to enhance collaboration between EU governments on cyber defence and cyber security through sharing of best practices, and to establish a comprehensive European cyber-defence strategy including a definition of cyberwar;
source: PE-431.187
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2010/0197(COD) Bilateral investment agreements between Member States and third countries: transitional arrangements
2011/01/21
INTA
27 amendments...
Amendment 32 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 4 (4) Although bilateral agreements remain binding on the Member States under public international law and will be progressively replaced by future agreements of the Union relating to the same subject matter, the conditions for their continuing existence and their relationship with the Union's policies relating to investment, including in particular the common commercial policy, require appropriate management. That relationship will develop further as the Union exercises its competence in common investment policy with the main goal to create the best possible investment protection system for all Member States investors, equally and equal investing conditions on third markets. As the new investment policy will be developed in view of transitional validity of bilateral investment agreements concluded by Member States, it should acknowledge the rights of investors whose investments fall into the scope of those agreements and should grant their legal certainty.
Amendment 37 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 5 (5) In the interest of EU investors and their investments in third countries, and of Member States hosting foreign investors and investments, bilateral agreements that specify and guarantee the conditions of investment
Amendment 48 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 7 (7) This Regulation lays down the conditions under which Member States are empowered to maintain, amend or conclude international agreements relating to investment.
Amendment 53 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 8 (8) As the authorisation to maintain, amend or conclude agreements covered by this Regulation is granted in an area of exclusive Union competence, it must be regarded as a
Amendment 60 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 10 (10) The Commission should be able to withdraw the authorisation
Amendment 70 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 12 (12) No later than five years after the entry into force of this Regulation, the Commission should present to the European Parliament and the Council a report on the application of Chapters II and III of this Regulation. This report should, inter alia, review the need for the continued application of these chapters. Where the report recommends
Amendment 78 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 15 (15) Agreements between Member States relating to investment
Amendment 94 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 2 Within thirty days from the entry into force of this Regulation, the Member States shall notify the Commission of all bilateral agreements with third countries relating to investment concluded and/or signed before the entry into force of this Regulation that they either wish to maintain in force or permit to enter into force under this Chapter. The notification shall include a copy of those bilateral agreements. Member States shall also notify the Commission on future changes to the status of these agreements.
Amendment 108 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point b Amendment 113 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point c (c) constitute an obstacle to the
Amendment 128 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 5 – paragraph 3 3. No later than five years after the entry into force of this Regulation, the Commission shall present to the European Parliament and the Council a report on the application of this Chapter
Amendment 129 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 5 – paragraph 3 a (new) 3a. Where the Commission concludes that an agreement breaches either paragraph 1(a) or 1(c), it shall call on the Member State concerned to renegotiate that agreement. If deemed appropriate, the Commission shall assist the Member State concerned in undertaking the necessary steps to comply with the requirements to renegotiate an existing agreement. If the Member State concerned undertakes the necessary steps but fails to conclude a renegotiated agreement, the Commission shall undertake steps with a view to replacing the agreement concerned by an agreement of the Union.
Amendment 138 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 6 – paragraph 1 – introductory part 1. The authorisation provided for in Article 3
Amendment 142 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point a (a)
Amendment 144 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point b Amendment 151 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point c (c) an agreement constitutes an obstacle to the
Amendment 156 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 6 – paragraph 2 2. When the Commission considers that there are grounds to withdraw the authorisation provided for in Article 3, it shall deliver a reasoned opinion to the Member State concerned on the necessary steps to be taken to comply with the requirements referred to in paragraph 1(a). Consultations shall take place between the Commission and the Member State concerned.
Amendment 168 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 8 – paragraph 4 4. The notification referred to in paragraph 1 shall be transmitted at least
Amendment 170 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 9 – paragraph 1 – point a Amendment 174 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 9 – paragraph 1 – point c (c) constitute an obstacle to the
Amendment 181 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 11 – paragraph 3 – introductory part 3. Upon notification the Commission shall make an assessment as to whether the negotiated agreement
Amendment 183 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 11 – paragraph 3 – point a Amendment 185 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 11 – paragraph 3 – point b Amendment 188 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 11 – paragraph 3 – point c Amendment 191 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 11 – paragraph 3 – point d Amendment 194 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 11 – paragraph 6 6. Decisions pursuant to paragraphs 4 and 5 shall be taken in accordance with the procedure referred to in Article 15(2). The Commission shall take the decision within
Amendment 196 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 11 – paragraph 7 a (new) 7a. Where the Commission decides to negotiate an agreement on foreign direct investment with a third country, it shall duly notify all Member States on its intention and the scope of the agreement.
source: PE-454.644
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2010/0816(CNS)
2010/04/05
INTA
4 amendments...
Amendment 5 #
Proposal for a decision Article 5 – paragraph 3 3) The Head of Delegation shall receive instructions from the High Representative and the EEAS, and shall be responsible for their execution. In areas where the Commission exercises the powers conferred
Amendment 7 #
Proposal for a decision Article 5 – paragraph 3 c (new) (c) The High Representative shall under no circumstances issue any instructions in the area of the common commercial policy as provided for by Article 207 of the TFEU. The Head of Delegation shall represent EU and defend its trade interests within competencies defined for trade units. Exceptionally, it shall be open to Member States to represent their interests through the delegations, subject to the adoption of a joint decision in that regard by the Trade Commissioner and the trade minister of the Member State concerned.
Amendment 8 #
Proposal for a decision Article 5 – paragraph 3 f (new) (f)The budget of trade units within the delegations shall be determined by the relevant department of the Commission, on the basis of agreement between the Commission and the High Representative's Office.
Amendment 9 #
Proposal for a decision Article 5 – paragraph 3 g (new) (g) An adequate geographical balance at all staff grades shall be ensured during the recruitment process.
source: PE-441.195
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2010/0816(NLE) European External Action Service EEAS: organisation and functioning
2010/01/07
AFET
1 amendments...
Amendment 115 #
Proposal for a decision – amending act Article 5 – paragraph 3 The Head of Delegation shall receive instructions from the High Representative and the EEAS, and shall be responsible for their execution. In areas where the Commission exercises the powers conferred to it by the Treaties, the Commission may also issue instructions to delegations, which shall be executed under the overall responsibility of the Head of Delegation. The High Representative shall under no circumstances issue any instructions in the area of the common commercial policy as provided for in Art. 207 of the TFEU. The heads of the commercial policy units at the delegations shall be nominated by the Trade Commissioner, and their budget shall be determined by the respective Commission's services. The Commission staff executing instructions in the area of the common commercial policy shall report back to the EU Trade Commissioner and the High Representative via the Head of Delegation.
source: PE-443.165
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2010/2050(INI) EU's approach towards Iran
2010/11/24
AFET
5 amendments...
Amendment 69 #
Motion for a resolution Recital G G. whereas there has been a remarkable deepening of relations between Iran and Turkey, and whereas Iran is using its state and non-state allies
Amendment 86 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 3 Amendment 254 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 20 20. Rejects
Amendment 276 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 22 22.
Amendment 292 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 23 23. Calls on the Council and the Commission to closely attune their policies towards Iran with
source: PE-448.941
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2010/2124(INI) Annual report from the Council to the European Parliament on the main aspects and basic choices of the Common Foreign and Security Policy (CFSP) in 2009, presented to the European Parliament in application of Part II, Section G, paragraph 43 of the Inter-institutional Agreement of 17 May 2006
2011/07/03
AFET
1 amendments...
Amendment 203 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 29 a (new) 29a. Calls on the VP/HR to intensify talks with Russia to assure the unconditional fulfilment of all the provisions of the agreement of 2008 between Russia, the European Union and Georgia; takes the view Russia that should, in particular, guarantee full unlimited access of the European Union Monitoring Mission (EUMM) to Abkhazia and South Ossetia; underlines the necessity to provide stability in aforementioned Georgian regions;
source: PE-452.878
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2010/2152(INI) New Trade Policy for Europe under the Europe 2020 Strategy
2011/03/25
INTA
6 amendments...
Amendment 75 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 11 11. Reiterates that all new FTAs concluded by the EU should be WTO-compatible, comprehensive, ambitious, 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, however never at the expense of sacrificing European interests in order to speed up the process; 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 85 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 12 12. Reminds the Commission to carry out a
Amendment 127 #
Motion for a resolution Subheading 14 21. EU competitiveness and economic success cannot exist without
Amendment 130 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 21 21. Emphasises the strongly increased potential of goods and services in international trade, but reiterates that market access and the abolition of trade barriers at WTO level and in FTA negotiations has not been able to keep pace with these developments; is aware that many barriers to trade in goods and services are caused in particular by national regulations;
Amendment 140 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 22 22. Demands that the Commission force our trading partners to grant better market access to
Amendment 204 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 35 35. Urges the Commission to not only complain about the unacceptable behaviour of some trading partners that are unwilling to offer to EU companies an adequate level playing field, but also to react in a stringent and proper way, for instance by withdrawing GSP benefits in the event of a GSP beneficiary country making use of unfair trade practices; reminds the Commission of the fact that, besides trade policy, there are other policies such as environment, development, research and foreign affairs that have to support a joint policy on raw materials supply;
source: PE-462.569
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2010/2203(INI) Future European international investment policy
2011/09/02
INTA
27 amendments...
Amendment 8 #
Motion for a resolution Recital C C. whereas it is generally acknowledged that inward investment improves host countries‘ competitiveness
Amendment 12 #
Motion for a resolution Recital D D. whereas Articles 206 and 207 TFEU do not define FDI, whereas the Court of Justice of the European Union has specified its understanding of the term FDI, on the basis of three criteria: it should be considered as a long-lasting investment, representing at least 10 % of the affiliated company's equity capital / shares and providing the investor with managerial control over the affiliated company's operations, whereas this definition is in line with those of the IMF and the OECD
Amendment 17 #
Motion for a resolution Recital E E. whereas
Amendment 33 #
Motion for a resolution Recital I a (new) Ia. whereas the newly established European External Action Service shall reinforce the EU's global presence and role, including the promotion and defence of EU's trade goals, also in the investment area,
Amendment 36 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 2 2. Welcomes this new EU competence and calls on the Commission and the Member States to seize this opportunity to build with Parliament an integrated and coherent investment policy which promotes
Amendment 44 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 3 3. Welcomes the Commission's Communication ‘Towards a comprehensive European international investment policy’ but stresses that, while extensively focusing on investor protection, it should better address the
Amendment 51 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 5 5. Considers that the same high level of protection should not be granted to all kinds of investments
Amendment 58 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 6 Amendment 63 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 6 a (new) 6a. Calls on introduction of the term "EU investor" that would, reflecting the spirit of Article 207 TFEU, underline the significance of promoting investors from all Member States on equal terms, ensuring them conditions of functioning and protection of their investments on equal footing;
Amendment 64 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 7 7. Stresses the need for a
Amendment 71 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 8 8. Stresses that
Amendment 81 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 9 9. Doubts whether the request expressed by the Council in its conclusions on the Communication – that the new European legal framework should not negatively affect investor protection and guarantees enjoyed under the existing agreements – constitutes an achievable objective; considers that with such a broad and undefined criterion any new agreement could be opposed; moreover, such a formulation of the evaluation criterion may contradict the meaning and spirit of Article 207 of TFEU. While constituting the common investment policy, the term "EU investor", to whom a high degree of comprehensive protection in third countries shall be granted, should be acknowledged;
Amendment 87 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 11 – indent 1 – non-discrimination (national treatment and most favoured nation), mentioning that foreign and national investors must operate under ‘
Amendment 97 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 11 – indent 3 a (new) - adequate enforcement mechanisms, including investor-to-state dispute settlement,
Amendment 106 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 13 13. Calls on the Commission to ensure reciprocity when negotiating market access with its
Amendment 108 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 14 14. Stresses that future investment agreements concluded by the EU must protect the capacity for public intervention
Amendment 116 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 16 16. Calls on the Commission to include in all future agreements specific clauses laying down the right of the EU and its Member States to regulate, inter alia, in the areas of protection of the state security, environment, public health, workers‘ and consumers’ rights, industrial policy and cultural diversity;
Amendment 119 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 17 17. Underlines that the Commission shall
Amendment 122 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 18 18. Stresses that the EU's future policy
Amendment 129 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 19 Amendment 135 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 20 Amendment 140 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 21 21. Welcomes the fact that a number of BITs currently have a clause which prevents the watering-down of social and environmental legislation in order to attract investment and calls on the Commission to
Amendment 143 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 22 22. Believes that major changes must be made to the present dispute settlement regime, in order to include greater transparency, the opportunity for parties to appeal,
Amendment 150 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 23 23.
Amendment 157 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 24 Amendment 161 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 25 a (new) 25a. Calls on the Commission to elaborate solutions that would assist SMEs in covering the high costs of dispute settlements;
Amendment 167 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 27 a (new) 27a. Stresses the need to include the role of the delegations of EEAS in the strategy of the future investment policy, acknowledging their potential and local know-how that as strategic assets in achieving the new policy goals;
source: PE-458.494
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2011/0117(COD) Scheme of generalised tariff preferences (GSP)
2012/01/23
INTA
10 amendments...
Amendment 45 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point i (i) ‘GSP section’ means a section listed in Annex V and Annex IX and is established on the basis of sections and Chapters of the Common Customs Tariff;
Amendment 53 #
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;
Amendment 71 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 7 – paragraph 2 2. Common Customs Tariff ad valorem duties on products listed in Annex V as sensitive products shall be reduced by 3
Amendment 77 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 7 – paragraph 3 3. Where preferential duty rates calculated, in accordance with Article 6 of Regulation (EC) No 732/2008, on the Common Customs Tariff ad valorem duties applicable on the date of entry into force of this Regulation provide for a tariff reduction of more than 3
Amendment 81 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 8 – paragraph 1 1. The tariff preferences referred to in Articles 7 and 9 shall be suspended, in respect of products of a GSP section originating in a GSP beneficiary country, when the average value of European Union imports of such products over three consecutive years from that GSP beneficiary country exceeds the thresholds listed in Annex VI. The thresholds shall be calculated as a percentage of the total value of European Union imports of the same products from all GSP beneficiary countries.
Amendment 139 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 29 – paragraph 1 – point a (a) increase by at least 12,5 % in quantity (by volume), as compared with the previous calendar year; or
Amendment 149 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 29 – paragraph 2 2. Paragraph 1 shall not apply to EBA beneficiary countries, nor shall it apply to countries with a share not exceeding
Amendment 168 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex V – Table Amendment 184 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex VI – point 2 2. The provisions of Article 8 shall apply for each of the GSP Sections 11(a) and 11(b), when the percentage share referred to in Article 8(1) exceeds 1
Amendment 204 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex IX – Table source: PE-480.597
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2011/0302(COD) Connecting Europe Facility
2012/09/20
REGI
2 amendments...
Amendment 41 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 13 (13) Experience with the current financial framework shows that many Member States, which are eligible to the Cohesion Fund, are facing significant obstacles in delivering on time complex cross-border transport infrastructure projects with a high Union added value. Therefore, in order to improve the delivery of transport projects, in particular cross-border ones, with a high Union added value, part of the Cohesion Fund allocation (EUR 10 billion) should be transferred to finance transport projects on the transport core network in the Member States eligible to the Cohesion Fund
Amendment 80 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point a (a) transport: EUR 31 694 000 000, out of which EUR 10 000 000 000 shall be transferred from the Cohesion Fund to be spent
source: PE-496.462
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2011/2011(INI) Global Economic Governance
2011/06/24
INTA
3 amendments...
Amendment 11 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 3 Amendment 14 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 3 a (new) 3a. Calls on the Commission to design a comprehensive mechanism, largely based on and strongly interlinked with WTO regulations, that would allow to prevent using trade as a tool in pursuing foreign policy in a way contrary to internationally recognized democratic values, as reflected in the Charter of the United Nations;
Amendment 33 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 6 a (new) 6a. Calls on the Commission to design a comprehensive mechanism, largely based on and strongly interlinked with WTO regulations, that would make it possible to prevent trade's bring used as a tool in pursuing foreign policy in a way contrary to internationally recognized democratic values, as reflected in the Charter of the United Nations;
source: PE-467.321
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2011/2050(INI) Recommendation to the Council and Commission on the new EU-Russia agreement
2011/04/27
INTA
22 amendments...
Amendment 9 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 2 2. Welcomes the signature by the EU and Russia of a Memorandum of Understanding on the settling of bilateral issues regarding Russia’s accession to the WTO; believes that Russia’s accession to the WTO is vital to EU-Russia economic cooperation and to the negotiations on a possible Free Trade Agreement in the long term; underlines, however, that EU- Russia relations should have a broader agenda than business agreements, namely urges more cooperation from Russia in areas such as the rule of law, democratic standards and human rights;
Amendment 15 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 3 3.
Amendment 38 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 6 6.
Amendment 45 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 6 a (new) 6a. Recognizing the Russian Federation as an essential energy supplier to the EU, calls on the Commission to sign an agreement with the Russian Government in order to warrant no interruption of gas supplies to the EU Member States for the duration of long lasting supply agreements with Russia;
Amendment 46 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 6 b (new) 6b. Urges Russia to re-establish the oil supply to the Mazeikiu Refinery in Lithuania;
Amendment 47 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 6 c (new) 6c. Points out that a secure energy relationship between the EU and Russia rests equally on transparency of energy trading in transit countries and in elimination of violation of property rights;
Amendment 48 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 6 d (new) 6d. Underlines the need for environmental impact assessments for all energy-related infrastructure projects, in order to guarantee that the international standards of environmental protection are met;
Amendment 49 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 6 e (new) 6e. Urges the Russian authorities to ratify the Espoo Convention;
Amendment 50 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 6 f (new) 6f. Calls on the Russian Government to ensure good relations and respect the sovereignty of nations in their neighbourhood;
Amendment 51 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 6 g (new) 6g. Calls in particular on the Russian Government to follow its obligations to the Cease-Fire Agreement of 2008 with Georgia and the sister EU-Russia Agreement on Georgia;
Amendment 52 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 6 h (new) 6h. Applauds the ratification of Protocol 14 of the European Convention on Human Rights by the Russian Federation;
Amendment 53 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 6 i (new) 6i. Encourages future dialogues under the Troika Human Rights consultation;
Amendment 54 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 6 j (new) 6j. Insists, however, on the need for a revision of the consultation process, in order to allow for a result-oriented dialogue on human and minority rights issues in both Russia and the EU and on EU-Russian cooperation on human rights issues in international fora;
Amendment 55 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 6 k (new) 6k. As one revision of the consultation process, asks the Russian side to invite other institutions besides the Foreign Ministry to be involved in the consultations; believes the presence of individuals from the Ministries of Justice, Interior and the prosecutor's office and prisons to be particularly appropriate;
Amendment 56 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 6 l (new) 6l. Expresses strong concern over the status of NGOs and human rights defenders in Russia and urges the Russian Government to ensure a peaceful and safe environment for the development of such organisations and individuals;
Amendment 57 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 6 m (new) 6m. Regards full compliance by Russia with the WTO rules as a necessary precondition and minimum standard for a free-trade agreement between the EU and Russia;
Amendment 58 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 6 n (new) 6n. Aware of Russia's interest in WTO membership, calls on the Russian Government to eliminate temporary import duties as they contradict WTO regulations;
Amendment 59 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 6 o (new) 6o. Urges Russia not to press any other country to join the Customs Union;
Amendment 60 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 6 p (new) 6p. Asks the Russian Federation to consider accession to the Anti- Counterfeiting Trade Agreement and to improve its Intellectual Property Rights record;
Amendment 61 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 6 q (new) 6q. Condemns Russia's non-transparent economic policy, especially the use of discretionary powers towards international investors;
Amendment 62 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 6 r (new) 6r. Expects improvement of the rule of law in Russia and points out that this is crucial for EU investors and traders;
Amendment 63 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 6 s (new) 6s. Condemns the legal process of the case of Mr Khodorkovsky and underlines that it is not in line with international standards.
source: PE-464.704
2012/11/09
AFET
24 amendments...
Amendment 1 #
Motion for a resolution Citation 3 Amendment 6 #
Motion for a resolution Recital A A. whereas the EU’s evolving common foreign and security policy should include Russia as a strategic partner; whereas Russia is a
Amendment 14 #
Motion for a resolution Recital B B. whereas the EU and Russia are mutually interdependent, both economically and politically, and whereas enhanced cooperation and good-neighbourly relations between the EU and Russia
Amendment 18 #
Motion for a resolution Recital B a (new) Ba. whereas the current partnership and cooperation agreement was intended to step up cooperation with Russia, including in economic matters, with a view to making the country more democratic, modern, wealthy and well-governed, and whereas those goals have not been achieved;
Amendment 20 #
Motion for a resolution Recital B b (new) Bb. whereas the situation as regards the rule of law, human rights and civil liberties is deteriorating in the Russian Federation; whereas Russia is now less democratic than it was before the partnership and cooperation agreement was concluded; whereas, Russia, where Vladimir Putin is now in his third term of office, has developed a mechanism for exercising power – extending to presidential elections – that undermines the spirit of the Russian Constitution and is at odds with European standards; whereas the last Duma elections were not deemed to have been conducted in accordance with OSCE standards;
Amendment 21 #
Motion for a resolution Recital B c (new) Bc. whereas in many areas of foreign policy Russia is acting contrary to EU interests, one example being its policy towards Iran and Syria, and whereas it is also violating international standards, examples of this being its invasion of Georgia, its occupation of South Ossetia and Abkhazia and continued patronage of the self-proclaimed, separatist state of Transnistria, and its hampering of efforts to settle the Nagorno-Karabakh dispute;
Amendment 22 #
Motion for a resolution Recital B d (new) Bd. whereas the Russian Federation is showing no inclination to modernise its economy, which is based on large-scale exploitation and export of mineral resources;
Amendment 23 #
Motion for a resolution Recital B e (new) Be. whereas corruption is omnipresent and has become an integral part of the way in which the country is run;
Amendment 24 #
Motion for a resolution Recital C Amendment 26 #
Motion for a resolution Recital D Amendment 36 #
Motion for a resolution Recital E Amendment 53 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – introductory part 1. Addresses, in the context of the ongoing negotiations on the new agreement, the following recommendations to the Council, the Commission and the European External Action Service: General: I. the necessary conclusions must be drawn from the failure of the policy pursued to date by the EU towards Russia and from the fact that Russia has its own, different vision of development, which often competes with that of the EU; II. account needs to be taken of the fact that the Russian authorities have based their system of governance on principles that are contrary to the spirit of European democracy and the rule of law; III. it should be remembered that in many areas the economic policy pursued by Russia is harming EU interests; IV. efforts need to be made to step up cooperation in all areas in which EU and Russian interests are likely to coincide, while opposing Russian policy in areas in which it constitutes a threat to European interests and values; V. it should be remembered that the goal of EU policy towards Russia is to secure the democratisation and modernisation of the country and to give civil society a more prominent role; VI. a distinction therefore need to be made between EU policy towards the Russian authorities, which should be based on principles of conditionality, and EU policy towards the Russian people, which should be a policy of complete openness aimed at stepping up contacts between EU and Russian citizens;
Amendment 56 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point a (a) ensure that the new agreement provides a comprehensive and forward-looking framework for the further development of relations with Russia in upcoming years which is economically advantageous for the EU, and take the necessary action to ensure that the negotiations with Russia continue at a
Amendment 84 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point h (h)
Amendment 91 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point i (i)
Amendment 111 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point j a (new) (ja) emphasise the need to stop using repressive measures against opponents of the current regime; ensure that full light is shed on the many human rights breaches that have occurred, as well as the hitherto unexplained circumstances surrounding the deaths of independent pro-democracy activists, journalists and businessmen, the arrests of opposition leaders following the last presidential elections, the brutal beatings of peaceful demonstrators, the imprisonment of Mikhail Khodorkovsky and the deaths of Sergei Magnitsky, Alexander Litvinenko and Anna Politkovskaya, which have yet to be cleared up;
Amendment 139 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point p (p) st
Amendment 149 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point q (q) pursue the efforts for full implementation of common steps towards visa-free short-term travel, with a view of a gradual phasing out of the visa regime between the Schengen countries and Russia; facilitate as much and as quick as possible visa facilitation for academics, students and researchers and for youth exchange purposes;
Amendment 151 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point q a (new) (qa) as soon as Russia has met the necessary technical requirements, allow Russian citizens to enter the EU freely by no longer requiring visas for travel between Russia and Schengen Member States; in view of the fact that visa-free entry to the EU could be used by Russia as a means of expanding its influence in the occupied Georgian territories of South Ossetia and Abkhazia, visa-free travel should first of all be introduced for Georgian citizens, with visa requirements for the other Eastern Partnership countries then being lifted no later than the visa requirements on Russian citizens;
Amendment 154 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point r (r)
Amendment 164 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point u (u)
Amendment 166 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point v (v)
Amendment 181 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point y a (new) (ya) stress that the EU must resist the demands of the Russian Government and not agree to exemptions from EU law to facilitate operations within the EU by firms with Russian capital (for example, pressure from the Russian Government to suspend the application of the third energy package to energy firm with links with Russia needs to be resisted);
Amendment 182 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point y b (new) (yb) stress that widespread corruption, over-punctilious application of the law and the lack of transparency of business standards applying to foreign firms remain real threats for foreign investors and are a significant brake on economic cooperation between the EU and Russia;
source: PE-494.667
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2011/2056(INI) Effective Raw Materials Strategy for Europe
2011/05/30
INTA
5 amendments...
Amendment 19 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 3 3. Calls on the Commission to ensure access to raw materials and rare earths through fair trade agreements and strategic trade partnerships that will allow developing countries to diversify and industrialise their economies;
Amendment 30 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 4 Amendment 75 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 8 a (new) 8a. Urges the European Commission to identify key strategic resources for the EU and guarantee access to them;
Amendment 76 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 8 b (new) 8b. Stresses that trade in raw materials cannot be used as a tool for achieving political goals but should have a solely economic dimension. It should not be used to generate political dependency, but should be subject to the usual economic rules;
Amendment 77 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 8 c (new) 8c. Stresses the need to establish clear rules for cooperation in the field of raw materials trade between all participants involved (producers, exporters, transit countries, importers); at the same time, considers that the Commission should take a stand against projects which run counter to this principle, such as the construction of the Southstream gas pipeline, whose main purpose is to avoid using Ukraine as a transit country and block the creation of the Nabucco pipeline. The goal of Southstream should be to transfer gas extracted in Russia, while Nabucco should facilitate the supply of gas to the EU from other sources;
source: PE-466.972
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2011/2132(INI) Recommendations to the Council, the Commission and the EEAS on the negotiations on the EU-Ukraine Association Agreement
2011/09/23
AFET
14 amendments...
Amendment 6 #
Motion for a resolution Recital A A. whereas the future Association Agreement with Ukraine heralds a new generation of association agreements under Art. 217 TFEU and involves an unprecedented level of integration between the European Union and a third country; whereas with this agreement Ukraine commits itself to implementing a large portion of the acquis communautaire; whereas the negotiations with Ukraine are amongst the most advanced in the Eastern Neighbourhood and therefore serve as an example for the European Neighbourhood Policy (ENP) as a whole,
Amendment 25 #
Motion for a resolution Recital D D. whereas the EU favours a stable and democratic Ukraine that respects the principles of a social and inclusive market economy, the rule of law, human rights and the protection of minorities and which guarantees fundamental rights; whereas Ukraine's efforts to build domestic political stability and augment internal reform are accelerating and facilitating the further development of Ukraine's European integration process,
Amendment 30 #
Motion for a resolution Recital E E. whereas the Ukrainian political and state leadership has repeatedly confirmed its commitment to European integration and its long-term ambition to enable Ukraine to become a Member State of the European Union, and considers Association Agreement to be a key instrument in achieving this objective; whereas this goal continues to be supported by all actors on the Ukrainian political stage; whereas the increase in cooperation between the Ukraine and Members of the European Parliament, and between the Ukraine and parliaments of the EU Member States, is a commendable example of different political forces working together to advance Ukraine's integration with the EU,
Amendment 54 #
Motion for a resolution Recital H H. whereas the Russian Federation is exercising excessive pressure on Ukraine not to establish a DCFTA with the European Union but instead to join a Customs Union with Russia, Belarus and Kazakhstan, which is an unprecedented case in the history of relation of EU with external partners, countries outside the WTO which still constitute a major export market for Ukrainian products; whereas the DCFTA is a tool for modernisation and its establishment offers Ukraine financial benefits, the tangibility of which will increase with time,
Amendment 57 #
Motion for a resolution Recital H a (new) Ha. bearing in mind that Ukraine is a transit country in gas trade between the Russian Federation and EU, and that its trade conditions present the substance of pressure exerted by the Russian Federation on Ukraine,
Amendment 58 #
Motion for a resolution Recital H b (new) Hb. bearing in mind that in 2008/2009, we faced a long break in the Russian gas supply to Europe as a consequence of the Russian demand to increase gas prices for exports into Ukraine,
Amendment 73 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point b a (new) (ba) to implement an interim agreement on the DCFTA after initialling of the Association Agreement and prior to conclusion of the ratification process of DCFTA;
Amendment 75 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point c (c) to provide Ukraine with sufficient financial, technical and legal assistance during the preparatory period and the implementation process of the agreement and strengthen its administrative capacity by increasing all forms of available assistance in this area; and to this end, to make better use of the Comprehensive Institution Building Programme (CIB) and consider the creation of a High Level EU Advisory Group to Ukraine to assist the country in its efforts to align with EU legislation; whereas the precondition for any assistance should be the evaluation of the reforms of strengthening Ukraine's administrative capacity, as published in annual reports to be prepared by the EU and Ukrainian independent experts;
Amendment 80 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point d (d) to set up a mutual exchange programme for civil and judicial servants in order to facilitate the implementation of the Association Agreement, and in particular the DCFTA;
Amendment 81 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point e (e) to assist the Ukrainian authorities in informing the Ukrainian people of the Association Agreement in order to build support for the reform agenda; to disclose to public the content of the agreement as soon as possible;
Amendment 94 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point h (h) to include clear benchmarks for the implementation of the Association Agreement and provide monitoring mechanisms, including the role of non- governmental organisations and the provision of regular reports to the European Parliament (including reports prepared by Ukrainian independent experts); to ensure that the dispute- settlement mechanism of the agreement can be used in the event of violations of fundamental freedoms or of the rule of law, assessed on the basis of these clear benchmarks;
Amendment 103 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point j a (new) (ja) to ensure that the interim agreement would contain provisions of cooperation between civil societies of the contracting parties, so as to enable them to exercise their rights and to become influential actors under the Association Agreement;
Amendment 109 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point k a (new) (ka) to offer EU support for the Ukrainian government to assist Ukraine in negotiations of the gas delivery conditions from Russia in order to guarantee that Ukraine's gas trade with Russia will follow the European trade standards and prices;
Amendment 123 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point n (n) to develop specific instruments (i.e. Civil Society European Council) to help the Ukrainian civil society to become acquainted with the process of dialogue between social partners in the EU, in order to further integrate civil society into policy processes in Ukraine;
source: PE-472.290
2011/09/26
INTA
7 amendments...
Amendment 8 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 2 a (new) 2a. to call on the Ukrainian side to fulfil its duties relating to restructuring of the gas sector by the end of 2011;
Amendment 11 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 2 b (new) 2b. to call for enhanced cooperation between the EU and Ukraine in the energy sector, for integration of the Ukrainian energy sector into the European energy sphere, and for the initiation of joint modernisation and development projects in the energy infrastructure sphere;
Amendment 13 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 2 c (new) 2c. to call for action to improve EU and Ukrainian energy security through the introduction of bilateral mechanisms to provide early warning and avoid interruptions in the supply of energy and energy raw materials;
Amendment 19 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 4 4. to continue to call for
Amendment 25 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 6 a (new) 6a. to call for a fundamental improvement in the investment climate in Ukraine for foreign investors, and particularly for a rapid resolution of national budget indebtedness in respect of entities on account of untimely refunding of VAT overpayments, and prevention of such situations occurring again in the future; to raise the effectiveness of customs procedures (and in particular curtailing the common practice of applying an unjustified increase in customs value to goods imported into Ukraine);
Amendment 36 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 7 a (new) 7a. to call – pursuant to the provisions of Article 218(5) of the Treaty – for a decision to be taken authorising provisional application of the regulations of the Free Trade Agreement, which is a fundamental part of the Association Agreement, before it enters into effect;
Amendment 37 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 7 b (new) source: PE-472.335
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2011/2306(INI) Trade aspects of the Eastern partnership
2012/03/29
INTA
41 amendments...
Amendment 8 #
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 EU’s discontent with Ukraine’s internal
Amendment 12 #
Motion for a resolution Recital E E. whereas in 2011 Armenia made significant progress towards fulfilling the key recommendations, and DCFTA negotiations
Amendment 26 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 a (new) 1a. Recognises that DCFTAs present for EU a vital trade instrument for building up long term economic relationships with third countries; acknowledges the impact of DCFTAs on the entire functioning of our trade partners countries that reaches far beyond pure trade issues, influencing also the state of democracy, the rule of law and other common standards.
Amendment 27 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 b (new) 1b. Stresses that the decision making process to assess the preparedness of potential EU partners to enter into trade negotiations should be free from political prejudgements and should to a larger extent depend on the real capacity of the trade partner to effectively implement the DCFTA conditions;
Amendment 28 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 c (new) 1c. Acknowledges the fact that DCFTAs might be a core component of a wider political agreement (Association Agreements); stresses, however, that in cases when it is not possible or advisable to have an AA with a particular third country, an adequate trade agreement (i.e. in form of a DCFTA) shall be considered, so as to efficiently pursue the EU economic and trade goals;
Amendment 33 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 3 a (new) 3a. Is in favour of strengthening the cooperation between EU and its Eastern Partners in a number of sectors, in particular: industry, SMEs, research, development and innovation, ICT and tourism;
Amendment 35 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 4 4. Considers that differentiation accompanied by application of the ‘more for more’ principle as outlined in the above-mentioned Joint Communication on A new response to a changing neighbourhood is also a step in the right direction in trade relations with the Eastern Partners,
Amendment 37 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 4 a (new) 4a. Appreciates the recognition that for countries which are not in line for DCFTAs, other frameworks of cooperation can be explored, i.e. under the umbrella of Agreements on Conformity Assessment and Acceptance of Industrial products (ACAA) or other specific sectoral or industry-targeted agreements;
Amendment 48 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 9 9. Welcomes all efforts towards strengthening of the Eastern Partnership, especially the Commission’s flagship initiatives on SMEs, including the EaP SME facility, and on regional energy markets and energy efficiency;
Amendment 49 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 11 11.
Amendment 50 #
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 for both parties; regrets that the ENP review still does not elaborate on how developing such a trade policy could present a boost for EU economic interests by bringing substantial benefits to EU consumers, companies and workers; stresses that DCFTAs would not only bring economic benefits for the Eastern Partners but can also accelerate institutional reforms, modernisation and development;
Amendment 53 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 13 a (new) 13a. Insists that the EU’s strategy towards Russia should integrate the Russian influence on the Eastern Partners; notes that Russia has concluded a Customs Union with Kazakhstan and with one Eastern Partner, Belarus; regrets that Russia may have undermined the trade negotiations between the EU and several Eastern Partners, in particular Ukraine, by offering them an alternative path, based on short-term solutions such as lower gas prices; reckons that these alternatives will turn counterproductive on the long run for the Eastern Partners;
Amendment 54 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 14 14. Insists that the success of DCFTAs will to a great extent depend on
Amendment 55 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 15 15. Notes that
Amendment 58 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 17 a (new) 17a. Calls on the EU authorities to be more involved in finding a peaceful solution for the problems of territorial reintegration of Moldova, Georgia and Azerbaijan;
Amendment 74 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 28 28. Emphasises that the accession of Azerbaijan to the WTO is the key prerequisite for opening the DCFTA negotiations and thus bringing EU- Azerbaijan trade relations to a higher level; notes that the
Amendment 76 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 29 29. Commends the remarkable economic growth experienced by Azerbaijan in past years; points out however that the oil sector provides 50% of Azerbaijan’s GDP, 95% of its exports and 60% of its budget revenues, which makes the Azerbaijani economy vulnerable to oil price volatility and all changes in global demand; calls in this regard on the Azerbaijani Government to consider adopting effective and consistent measures to diversify the country’s economy;
Amendment 77 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 30 30. Recalls Azerbaijan’s
Amendment 79 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 32 32. Strongly supports the upgrading of the trade component of the future EU- Azerbaijan Association Agreement to a DCFTA once all the conditions are met; suggest that an intermediary step could present a new agreement with enhanced trade provisions, in particular on energy, combined with ACAA;
Amendment 80 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 32 a (new) 32a. Regrets that Belarus, despite its unquestionable potential, is drifting more and more farther from EU in terms of its overall political and economic standards, as well as its model of economy;
Amendment 81 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 33 Amendment 84 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 34 Amendment 86 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 35 Amendment 91 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 36 36. Stresses the importance of Belarus’s strategic position as a country of transit for energy, particularly supplies of natural gas for the EU;
Amendment 97 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 37 37. Stresses the need for more EU assistance in order to improve the performance of administrative structures, in particular the need to fight corruption;
Amendment 101 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 38 38. Points out that there is a need for a deep
Amendment 109 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 46 46. Congratulates Georgia on having remarkably well tackled the dramatic economic impact of the 2008 military
Amendment 111 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 47 47. Recognises that the Georgian Government is trying to enhance the protection of intellectual property rights, points out however that Georgia still has
Amendment 112 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 48 48.
Amendment 116 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 49 49. Welcomes Georgia’s new procurement system, enabling e-auctions for all types of contracts, irrespective of their size or nature;
Amendment 118 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 50 50. Calls on Georgia to ensure that, after the conclusion of the DCFTA negotiations, only
Amendment 120 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 52 52.
Amendment 121 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 53 53. Notes that, for the time being, most Moldovan exports originate from agriculture and thus face fierce competition and strict requirements in the EU market; takes the view that a DCFTA should help diversify Moldovan exports and make the country more competitive and would enable Moldova to attract foreign investments in order to end its dependence on remittances and make the transition to an export-competitive market economy;
Amendment 123 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 56 Amendment 125 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 58 58. Points out that Ukraine is the EU’s largest Eastern Partner and that the DCFTA opens a new market of
Amendment 126 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 59 59. Welcomes the Ukrainian authorities’ efforts to focus on overcoming the
Amendment 132 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 61 61. Points out
Amendment 136 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 62 62. Recognises that, regarding integration into European structures, Ukraine is the most advanced Eastern Partner, which is gradually adapting its legal system to the EU and to international standards and has also made great progress in the adoption of OECD standards and norms; notes nevertheless that the business climate in Ukraine is still considered at the 152th rank by the World Bank’s Doing Business, with a worsening of the state of problems regarding trading across borders;
Amendment 138 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 64 64. Reiterates that fundamental economic, political and institutional reforms with a broad and permanent participation of civil society organisations and networks, must be accelerated and conducted in a more comprehensive and consistent way, in order to ensure proper implementation of the DCFTA and the gains coming from it; in particular, calls for continuation of economic reforms in the areas of agriculture, energy and transport sectors;
Amendment 139 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 66 66.
Amendment 140 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 67 67. Calls on Ukraine to adapt its internal legislation in order to facilitate free and uninterrupted transit of gas to the EU Member States; notes that this process should include restructuring of the gas sector and the establishment of a fair regulation of the energy infrastructures with a view towards equal footing between foreign suppliers, foreign customers and local demand of energy; to call for enhanced cooperation between the EU and Ukraine in the energy sector, for integration of the Ukrainian energy sector into the European energy sphere, and for the initiation of joint modernisation and development projects in the energy infrastructure sphere; calls the government to implement the 3rd energy package;
source: PE-486.022
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2012/2025(INI) Enlargement: policies, criteria and EU's strategic interests
2012/08/06
AFET
4 amendments...
Amendment 81 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 2 2. Considers that the Copenhagen criteria continue to represent a valuable basis and should remain at the heart of enlargement policy; underlines, however, the need to keep the economic subcriteria up to date in line with recent developments in the sphere of economic governance, while taking due account of their social implications for the candidate and potential candidate countries; calls on the Commission to make updated criteria clear and transparent to all candidate countries so that they are aware of all commitments that they undertake in order to become EU members;
Amendment 97 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 3 3. Points out that the EU continues to be attractive, also because of its unique combination of econom
Amendment 116 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 4 4.
Amendment 249 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 17 17. Is of the opinion that, in order to maintain the support of the EU's citizens for further enlargement and the commitment of the citizens of the candidate and potential candidate countries to continue with reforms, it is crucial to present them with clear and comprehensive information on the political, socio- economic and cultural benefits of enlargement; considers it essential, in particular, to explain to the public how the pursuing of enlargement policy has brought in its wake new investment and export opportunities for the older Member States, and how it can help attain the EU's objectives in terms of tackling the economic crisis, creating jobs,
source: PE-487.935
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2012/2029(INI) Engaging in energy policy cooperation with partners beyond our borders: strategic approach to secure, sustainable and competitive energy supply
2012/02/03
ITRE
7 amendments...
Amendment 57 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 4 a (new) 4a. Calls for greater synergy between EU trade and energy policy in line with strategic documents on energy policy cooperation with non-EU partners, including the Energy 2020 strategy and the Commission communication on the security of energy supply and international cooperation;
Amendment 58 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 4 b (new) 4b. Underlines that strengthening the external dimension of the EU’s energy policy is of key importance in terms of both increasing the EU’s energy security and the EU’s trade relations with third countries; emphasises the need to build a stable framework for energy and raw materials cooperation with our strategic trading partners which complies fully with the regulations governing the internal energy market;
Amendment 62 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 5 a (new) 5a. Calls on the Commission to underline the importance of the Energy Charter Conference and the need to support it, in order to make better use of the Energy Charter’s potential in key areas such as trade, transit, investments and dispute resolution, including inter alia by extending the Energy Charter Treaty to countries which have not signed and/or ratified it;
Amendment 82 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 10 a (new) 10a. Calls the Commission to support the establishment of a comprehensive EU system of gas indexation based on gas market prices, so as to enable all EU gas trading companies to trade with external gas suppliers in a more fair and predictable manner, independently of the oil prices and to further foster competition on EU internal gas market;
Amendment 90 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 11 a (new) 11a. Calls on the Commission to also support research and development in the field of own-fuel resources, and to support the establishment of fuel supplies from diversified suppliers, sources of supply and fuel transmission lines to individual EU regions in order to ensure a minimum of two different sources of supply for each of them (pursuant to COM(2010)677(4.1.2);
Amendment 112 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 13 a (new) 13a. While appreciating the importance of the transition to a low-carbon economy, underlines the need to maintain its competitiveness and innovativeness, inter alia by using appropriate trade policy instruments; the transition to a low-carbon economy must be adapted to the potential of the geographical area in question, the specific nature of the energy system and energy mix of the particular Member State and its geological structure. This approach will make it possible to maintain a maximum level of energy security and economic competitiveness, while at the same time respecting the autonomy of each Member State, as enshrined in the Treaties, to set the conditions for use of its energy resources, to choose between different energy sources and to determine the general structure of its energy supply;
Amendment 116 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 13 b (new) 13b. Recognises the importance of foreign direct investment by the EU in the construction and modernisation of energy infrastructure in developing countries; at the same time, underlines the need for appropriate legal protection for such investment, which may be achieved by extending the acquis communautaire to third countries (inter alia by strengthening and extending the area of application of the Energy Community Treaty);
source: PE-483.535
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2012/2094(INI) Digital Freedom Strategy in EU Foreign Policy
2012/09/27
AFET
20 amendments...
Amendment 5 #
Motion for a resolution Recital A A. whereas technological developments enable individuals and societies all over the world to use new information and communication technologies (ICTs) and to connect to the internet, thus f
Amendment 14 #
Motion for a resolution Recital G a (new) Ga. whereas restrictions should only exist in cases of using the Internet for illegal activities, such as incitement to hatred, violence and racism, totalitarian propaganda and children's access to pornography or their sexual exploitation;
Amendment 17 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 2 2. Recognises the vast enabling, creating and catalysing potential of the internet and ICTs for community building, civil society, global economic, social, scientific, cultural and political development, contributing as such to the progress of humankind as a whole;
Amendment 25 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 3 3.
Amendment 30 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 5 Amendment 35 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 7 7. Stresses that effective EU development and human rights policies require mainstreaming ICTs and bridging the digital divide, by providing basic technological infrastructures and facilitating access to knowledge and information;
Amendment 38 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 8 8. Considers ICTs to be enablers of transparency and good governance, literacy, education,
Amendment 42 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 9 9. Stresses that EU development and
Amendment 46 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 11 11. Emphasises the need to ensure that rare earth materials used in the production of ICTs are obtained in conditions of respect for human, labour and environmental rights; and are not subject to monopolistic practices or subject to limitation of trade access caused by strictly political reasons;
Amendment 48 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 12 12. Deplores the
Amendment 52 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 13 13.
Amendment 58 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 15 15. Regards certain targeted jamming, surveillance, monitoring and interception technology products and services as ‘single-use’ items
Amendment 64 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 17 17.
Amendment 70 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 21 Amendment 78 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 24 Amendment 96 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 31 31. Calls on the Commission to propose a new regulatory framework for e- commerce, as well as an update of the Intellectual Property Rights Enforcement Directive (IPRED), which would balance the need for copyright reform and protection with the need to protect fundamental rights online and preserve the open internet and would serve as a basis for IPR provisions and commitments in future FTAs; calls on the Commission to present an evaluation of the Information Society Directive;
Amendment 106 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 35 Amendment 108 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 36 36. Calls for political
Amendment 111 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 38 38. Urges the Council and Commission to
Amendment 118 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 41 41. Instructs its President to forward this resolution to the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy/Vice-President of the European Commission, the Council, the Commission and the EEAS.
source: PE-496.512
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2012/2137(INI) EU-China relations
2012/07/11
AFET
4 amendments...
Amendment 118 #
Motion for a resolution Recital O a (new) Oa. Whereas the rising tensions over the disputed islands and overlapping and conflicting claims exist in the East Asia's maritime areas;
Amendment 189 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 7 Amendment 270 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 12 h (new) (h) Welcomes the increasing contacts between the PRC and Taiwan; stresses that the improvement in Cross-Strait relations is still seriously undermined by PRC's missiles aimed at Taiwan and China's international isolation of Taiwan; calls on China and the EU to respect Taiwan's right to meaningful participation in international organisations, as endorsed by the Council's declaration 9486/09 of 8 May 2009;
Amendment 298 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 15 d (new) (d) Due to the European Union's significant interests in the security and stability of East Asia, calls upon all parties concerned (China, Japan and Taiwan) to demonstrate restraint and to take steps to calm the situation; urges all parties concerned to settle disputes peacefully in a spirit of cooperation and in respect of international law, in particular the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea;
source: PE-497.775
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2012/2287(INI) Role of the EU in promoting a broader transatlantic partnership
2013/04/04
AFET
7 amendments...
Amendment 22 #
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 new key powers, including the EU's
Amendment 73 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 7 7. Reiterates its determination to continue the fight against terrorism and organised crime and, at the same time, to respect and uphold human rights and fundamental liberties; welcomes the fact that the Passenger Name Records Agreement and the Terrorist Finance Tracking Programme Agreement (SWIFT Agreement), approved by the European Parliament, are already in force; urges the partners to promptly conclude the negotiations on the Data Protection Exchange Agreement;
Amendment 79 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 7 a (new) 7a. Urges the Commission to resolve the long standing issue of a visa requirement for the citizens of four EU Member States;
Amendment 139 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 22 22. Welcomes President Obama's renewed commitment to the fight against climate change; urges the partners to agree
Amendment 147 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 23 23. Calls on the EU and the US to ad
Amendment 168 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 27 27. Urges the US administration to make the stalling Middle East peace process a priority and to ensure that direct negotiations are resumed without delay; urges the two partners to continue with the double-track approach and to find, as a matter of urgency, a diplomatic solution to the Iranian nuclear programme issue; calls on both partners to involve, whenever applicable, Iranian civil society and NGOs in the process;
Amendment 189 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 30 30. Urges both partners to coordinate their policies towards a critical engagement with Russia; calls on the EU and the US to contribute to the process of Russian modernisation; in this context welcomes the approval of the Magnitsky list by the US Congress and reiterates its call on the EC, as expressed in the resolution adopted in October 2012, to follow the steps of our American partners and introduce an EU visa ban as well as financial sanctions for the Russian officials involved in the Magnitsky case; therefore, urges both partners to intensify pressure on the Russian authorities to re-open the Maginitsky case;
source: PE-507.952
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