Activities of Hans-Olaf HENKEL related to 2015/2038(INI)
Shadow opinions (1)
OPINION on the implementation of the 2010 recommendations of Parliament on social and environmental standards, human rights and corporate responsibility
Amendments (4)
Amendment 3 #
Draft opinion
Recital C
Recital C
C. whereas the link between trade, human rights on the one hand and social and environmental standards on the other has become an integral part of the EU’s economic and commercial relations; whereas the EU’s human rights and democracy policy in third countries should continue to be mainstreamed through other EU policies with an external dimension, including the trade policy;
Amendment 12 #
Draft opinion
Recital D
Recital D
D. whereas trade and human rights can reinforce each other, and the business community has an important role to play in promoting human rights and democracyhe long-term positive impact on human rights of European businesses operating globally and leading by example through a non-discriminatory corporate culture is acknowledged; whereas strengthening trade relations enhances mutual understanding and common values such as the rule of law, good governance and respect for human rights;
Amendment 25 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Recommends, therefore, that the EU’s trade strategy be a tool for the promotion of Europeandemocratic values and interests in third countries; welcomes, therefore, the enhancement of trade agreements and trade preference programmes as levers to promote human rights;
Amendment 40 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Reiterates its support for the systematic introduction of human rights clauses in all international agreements between the EU and third countries;