46 Amendments of István UJHELYI related to 2015/2003(INI)
Amendment 10 #
Motion for a resolution
Citation 8 a (new)
Citation 8 a (new)
– having regard to the EU-China Summit joint statement of 29 June 2015,
Amendment 19 #
Motion for a resolution
Citation 20 a (new)
Citation 20 a (new)
– having regard to the EU-China Joint Statement on Climate Change of 29 June 2015,
Amendment 27 #
Motion for a resolution
Citation 31
Citation 31
Amendment 33 #
Motion for a resolution
Citation 34
Citation 34
Amendment 45 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas 2015 marks the 40th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the EU and China; whereas the EU-China Strategic Partnership is of key importance to relations between the EU and the People’s Republic of China (PRC) and to finding mutual answers to a range of global concerns, such as global and regional security, the economic crisis, global financial and market regulation, energy security, weapons of mass destruction and nuclear non- proliferation, climate change, the economic and social development of a market economy, the promotion of democracy and human rights and the fight against organised crime, terrorism, as well as in creating a framework to address bilateral concerns between the EU and China;
Amendment 58 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital C
Recital C
Amendment 66 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital C a (new)
Recital C a (new)
Ca. whereas Europe is China’s first trading partner and the on-going investment agreement negotiations represent one of the most important issues in EU-China bilateral economic and trade relations;
Amendment 69 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital C b (new)
Recital C b (new)
Cb. whereas China is about to become the largest economy and biggest exporter on the global economy and also an important political power; whereas China’s growing assertiveness in foreign policy is a product of its growing interdependence with the outside world;
Amendment 70 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital C c (new)
Recital C c (new)
Cc. whereas the participation of China in all the major global governance institutions provides the EU with a number of avenues to coordinate on issues relevant for the EU-China Strategic Partnership;
Amendment 71 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital D
Recital D
Amendment 78 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital E
Recital E
Amendment 101 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital I
Recital I
Amendment 118 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital M
Recital M
Amendment 122 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital N
Recital N
Amendment 129 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital O
Recital O
Amendment 141 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital P
Recital P
Amendment 148 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital R
Recital R
Amendment 160 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Welcomes the 40th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the EU and China as a source of inspiration to strengthen the Strategic Partnership; considers that an enhanced and highly developed partnership will be mutually beneficial to both the EU and China;
Amendment 164 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Stresses the importance of the EU- China Comprehensive Strategic Partnership in promoting peace, prosperity and sustainable development; calls therefore for the gradual implementation of the EU-China 2020 Strategic Agenda for Cooperation based on the principles of mutual respect, trust, equality and mutually beneficial cooperation; suggests that a bilateral review mechanism should be established to monitor recent developments;
Amendment 168 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Acknowledges the importance deepen dialogues and cooperation in the field of research and innovation as a driver for economic and social development; encourages the expansion of research and innovation funding programmes as well as elaboration of twinning projects;
Amendment 174 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 b (new)
Paragraph 3 b (new)
3b. Reiterates the need to reinforce EU- China cooperation in combating terrorism, illegal migration and transnational crime;
Amendment 176 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 c (new)
Paragraph 3 c (new)
3c. Stresses the need to cooperate in the field of energy in order to tackle jointly the multiple challenges related to energy security and global energy architecture; reminds the critical roles of the EU and China in addressing global climate issues such as climate change and environmental degradation; welcomes in this respect the EU-China Joint Statement on Climate Change and recalls the necessity to cooperate on developing a cost-effective low carbon economy while maintaining robust economic growth;
Amendment 178 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 d (new)
Paragraph 3 d (new)
3d. Underlines the necessity to explore ways of facilitating exchanges for Chinese and EU citizens; calls on the relevant European and Chinese authorities to facilitate tourist flows from China to the EU by harmonising and accelerating procedures for issuing visas for Chinese nationals, particularly in the context of business and conference travel; highlights that this will eventually enhance tourism and transport activities in Europe to the benefit of the European economy; calls for the signing of a mutual visa waiver agreement for diplomatic passport holders;
Amendment 179 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 e (new)
Paragraph 3 e (new)
3e. Notes the importance of people-to- people exchanges, including cooperation in the areas of culture, higher education, youth, multilingualism and gender equality which are vital to deepen mutual understanding, foster innovation and creativity;
Amendment 180 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 f (new)
Paragraph 3 f (new)
3f. Welcomes the deepening of the EU- China Urbanisation Partnership; calls for further cooperation in urban planning and design, public services, green buildings and smart transportation; encourages the launch of new joint programmes involving European and Chinese cities and companies;
Amendment 191 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Stresses the need for EU Member States to speak with one voice to the Chinese Government, particularly in view of Beijing’s present diplomatic dynamism; deplores the lack of profound debate and close coordination at EU level regarding Member States’ membership of thethe creation of new global governance institutions, such as AIIB;
Amendment 194 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Stresses the high importance of close economic, monetary and financial cooperation; underlines therefore the importance to cooperate with the AIIB in the future, which should complement the existing multilateral financial institutions;
Amendment 208 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 b (new)
Paragraph 2 b (new)
2b. Welcomes the political agreement to improve infrastructure links between the EU and China; welcomes therefore the decision to establish a new Connectivity Platform with the aim of creating a favourable environment for sustainable and inter-operable cross-border infrastructure networks in countries and regions between the EU and China;
Amendment 213 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 c (new)
Paragraph 2 c (new)
2c. Welcomes the progress made so far in the negotiations of an investment agreement; calls to intensify the efforts aiming at the conclusion of an ambitious and comprehensive Investment Agreement including investment protection, market access and fair treatment of companies both in Europe and China; notes that such a comprehensive EU-China Investment Agreement could contribute to envisage broader ambitions in a long term perspective, such as the negotiations and conclusions of a FTA;
Amendment 225 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Underlines the Chinese interest in strategic infrastructure investments in Europe; concludes, with regard to Beijing's demand for ISDS procedures as an essential element of a BIT, that Brussels should reciprocally demand that provisencourages efforts to actively seek synergies in each others' flagship initiatives, namely the Investment Plan for Europe, and The Belt and Road Initiative with a view to develop pragmatic cooperation in varionus befields, included ing the BIT that guarantee better access for and fairer treatment of EU companies on the Chinese marketrough a possible China-EU co- investment vehicle;
Amendment 239 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
Amendment 261 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Considers that the EU should offer China its support in overcoming some of the main domestic challenges in the context of the dialogues being part of the EU-China Strategic Partnership;
Amendment 264 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
Amendment 278 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
Amendment 286 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
Amendment 302 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
Amendment 315 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
Amendment 338 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
Amendment 347 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
Amendment 351 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
Amendment 356 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
Amendment 374 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
Amendment 391 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
Amendment 416 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
Amendment 429 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
Amendment 469 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20