Activities of Helga STEVENS related to 2015/2059(INI)
Shadow opinions (1)
OPINION on the implementation of the Free Trade Agreement between the European Union and the Republic of Korea
Amendments (3)
Amendment 15 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Is concerned about the latest violent repression of trade unions in the Republic of Korea; calls on the Commission to initiate consultations with the Korean authorities about violations of fundamental rights, such as the freedom of association and effective recognition of the right to collective bargainingBelieves that it is important to look ahead and investigate where the free trade agreement can be improved in a manner that benefits both parties, with regard not only to business interests, but also to economic growth, job creation and the sharing of good practices;
Amendment 20 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
Amendment 34 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Expects the agreement to respect workers’ fundamental rights and to reflect international core labour standardresses support for the systematic inclusion of human rights clauses in all international agreements between the EU and third countries, including with regard to labour standards; believes that European businesses have an important role to play in promoting international standards on good governance and human rights;