3 Amendments of Maria NOICHL related to 2017/2070(INI)
Amendment 6 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Reiterates the importance of the multilateral system as the most effective way to achieve an inclusive global trading system; which works in the interest of developing countries; regrets in this regard the failure of the WTO 11th Ministerial Conference to make progress on issues of key importance to developing countries; welcomes however enhanced preferential treatment previously secured at the WTO for LDCs including preferential Rules of Origin and treatment for service providers; further welcomes the extension of the WTO waiver for pharmaceutical products for LDCs until 2033; calls on the Commission, in this regard, to ensure that trade provisions do not hinder access to medicine, and TRIPS+ provisions such as data exclusivity are not included in trade agreements with developing countries;
Amendment 14 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Emphasises the importance of comprehensive provisions on social, labour and environmental standards in trade agreements; urges the Commission to include a sanctions-based, binding and enforceable chapter on Trade and Sustainable Development in all trade agreements; insists strong provisions to tackle tax evasion and avoidance are included in EU FTAs and preferential trade regimes;
Amendment 26 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. NRegrets that non-financial reporting mechanisms for European companies operating in developing countries remain voluntary; notes that, in order to be beneficial, investment must adhere to strict corporate social responsibility (CSR) requirements with full tax transparency; emphasises that investments must be used to support local economies and the creation of decent work in line with the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights and the ILO core labour standards; strongly encourages the Commission and Member States to take an active role in the ongoing UN negotiations to secure a legally binding treaty for transnational corporations and human rights;