2 Amendments of Sorin MOISĂ related to 2017/2271(INI)
Amendment 15 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Calls on the Commission to engage with other WTO members in order to ensure the proper functioning of the WTO Dispute Settlement System and to explore ways of reforming it in order to overcome the current impasse on filling the vacancies in the Appellate Body, if necessary excluding the USby reforming it; such reforms could aim at ensuring the highest possible level of efficiency and independence of the system, while remaining consistent with the values and the general approach that the EU has constantly defended since the creation of the WTO, notably the promotion of free and fair trade on a global basis, under the rule of law and the need for all WTO Members to comply with all WTO obligations;
Amendment 35 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Commends the EU and the US for the good bilateral cooperation on a wide range of regulatory issues, as evidenced by the recently concluded bilateral agreement on prudential measures regarding insurance and re-insurance or the mutual recognition agreement on recognition of inspections of medicines manufacturers; invites them to explore new avenues for cooperation, including the possibility to open further trade negotiations in selected sectors; stresses however that the opening of such negotiations can only take place within an appropriate timeframe and in full respect of the EU internal rules and best practices in terms of transparency and stakeholder involvement; calls upon the Commission and the Council to fully respect the role of the European Parliament in this process;