Activities of Mylène TROSZCZYNSKI related to 2014/2233(INI)
Plenary speeches (1)
External impact of EU trade and investment policy on public-private initiatives (A8-0182/2015 - Jan Zahradil) FR
Amendments (4)
Amendment 3 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Recalls the importance of public-private partnerships (PPPs) as a vehicle for economic growth, both in the single market and abroad; notes that European companies are still well equipped to compete for and operate such arrangements;
Amendment 14 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Recalls that PPPs are characterised by their high value and, technical complexity, and by the parties’ long-term commitment; notes that they consequently require appropriate levels of both flexibility and their frequently strategic value at local and national level; notes that they consequently require well thought-out and balanced levels of protection and procedural safeguards to ensure transparency, non- discrimination and equal treatment;
Amendment 26 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. StressNotes that EU markets are completely open, with rules aimdesigned ato enhancinge fair and effective competition within the single market and providing a level playing field for international investors; recalls that there is no discrimination on the basis of foreign ownership or control, and that companies from abroad may establish themselves locally in order to participate in PPP; notes that, instead of optimising trade on the European market, these rules are, to an alarming degree, undermining the competitiveness of small and medium- sized enterprises and leading to relocations, with a disastrous effect on employment; notes that these rules provide a level playing field for international investors and European companies; urges therefore that Community preference be given priority under such partnerships, which are often of strategic importance for the Member States;
Amendment 32 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Urges the Commission to ensure that the Union’s trade agreements contain the necessary conditions to enable European companies to compete on equal terms with domestic companies abroad; considers that this includes access to related services, together with clear and equitable rules on access to tendering information and on award criteria; stresses that greater transparency is of particular importance for small and medium-sized enterpriseare systematically based on the principle of reciprocity and in the overriding interest of European citizens;