Activities of Adam SZEJNFELD related to 2016/2053(INI)
Plenary speeches (1)
The future of ACP-EU relations beyond 2020 (A8-0263/2016 - Norbert Neuser) PL
Shadow opinions (1)
OPINION on the future of ACP-EU relations beyond 2020
Amendments (7)
Amendment 1 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph -1 (new)
Paragraph -1 (new)
-1. Underlines that the existing ACP- EU cooperation have not brought optimal results for the parties of the agreement and therefore stresses that the future use of the same instruments in relations with the ACP countries can bring only limited effects for their development.
Amendment 2 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph -1 a (new)
Paragraph -1 a (new)
-1a. Calls for an efficient analysis of the effectiveness of the existing Partnership Agreement between the EU and the group of African, Caribbean and Pacific countries (ACP), the results of which should be the fundamental basis for taking further actions that will be more relevant to the needs and goals of the parties.
Amendment 12 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Calls for an effective post-Cotonou framework adapted to global challenges, based on ownership by the African, Caribbean and Pacific (ACP) countries and in line with the Sustainable Dresponsibility of the ACP countries for their development Goals; stresses that a revised general framework agreement, together with the regional Economic Partnership Agreements (EPAs) and other trade instruments, must support fair and sustainable trade and, ultimatelyaffect the effective increase in trade relations between the EU and the African, Caribbean and Pacific countries, support fair trade, sustainable development and poverty reduction;
Amendment 25 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Stresses that the post-Cotonou process should offer a framework within which to discuss trade issues with all the ACP countries taking into account their specifics deriving from their different traditions, culture, development and geographical location; calls for a strengthening of trade cooperation, with a values-driven approach and improved Policy Coherence for Development; believes that inclusive growth, job creation, the development of the private sector, inclusive growth, job creation and regional integration mustshould be central in a future economic partnership;
Amendment 31 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. 5. Stresses that not only trade agreements, including the Economic Partnership Agreements, but also investment have a great importance for the development of ACP economies and a decrease in unemployment and social inclusion. To this purpose, future arrangements after 2020 should provide adequate records to support investment processes.
Amendment 51 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Stresses that the involvement of the representation of entrepreneurs and employers, including SMEs and civil society involvement is a must throughout the implementation of the EPAs and the post- Cotonou process; notes the importance of a renewed ACP-EU Joint Parliamentary Assembly and, which defends strong parliamentary oversight of the future framework; asks for results-oriented periodical monitoring of ACP-EU cooperation, especially with regard to trade and sustainable development;
Amendment 62 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. RecCalls the Financing for Development commitments; calls for the EU to ensure more and effective funding for Aid for Trade to supportfor a thorough analysis of needs and funding opportunities for effective support of the development of trade and investment to aid the ACP countries’ efforts to move up the global value chain.