3 Amendments of Nikos ANDROULAKIS related to 2016/2031(INI)
Amendment 8 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Stresses that modernisation of the Customs Union will further strengthen the already strong economic ties between Turkey and the European Union (EU) and will keep Turkey economically anchored to the EU; believes that strengthening trade relations could bring concrete benefits to citizens in Turkey and EU Member States, and also contribute to both sides engaging in a positive reform agenda while mitigating political tensions with Ankara on the deteriorating situation of the rule of law and fundamental freedoms in the country; Calls on the Commission to have as prerequisite before and during the negotiations the improvement of the situation of human rights and fundamental freedoms in Turkey;
Amendment 23 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 c (new)
Paragraph 2 c (new)
2c. Recalls that Turkey has not fully implemented the Additional Protocol to the EC-Turkey Association Agreement towards all Member States; underlines that the full implementation of the Additional Protocol, including towards the Republic of Cyprus must be a precondition for the negotiations;
Amendment 41 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Welcomes the fact that Turkish regulatory alignment with EU standards resulting from the conclusion of the Customs Union has made the country more competitive when it is fully applied; regrets that many technical barriers in trade are still in place; believes that the modernisation of the Customs Union would provide an opportunity for Turkey to revisit its growth model and escape from the ‘middle income (country) trap’; welcomes the fact that the deepening of the Customs Union will have a positive influence on Turkey’s economic governance and strengthen Turkey’s independent regulatory institutions;