10 Amendments of Arba KOKALARI related to 2020/2076(INI)
Amendment 4 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Recognises that the Industrial Strategy, prepared prior to the outbreak and published at an early stage of the pandemic in Europe, will require substantial revision, to reflect the change in fundamentals and the new mission of the Von Der Leyen Commission: to return economies across the EU to growth and to strengthen all economies, both north and south and east and west, to the benefit of citizens and businessesCalls on the Commission to review whether the Industrial Strategy needs to be adapted in light of the COVID-19 crisis and its severe implications for the European economy;
Amendment 26 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Considers that, based upon the comprehensive evidence base, the Commission’s new Industrial Strategy should prioritise the economic recovery and citizens' welfare and opportunities, so as to underline the common commitment to rebuilding the Single Market and delivering benefits for all Member States and their citizens; believes that any adopted legislation or set of priorities should be preceded by impact assessments, particularly on potential costs and burdens for European companies, and should respect the “One- in, one-out” principle assumed by President Von der Leyen to cut red tape;
Amendment 55 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. RecogniStresses that the public and private sector will encounter significant financial constraints in the coming yIndustrial Strategy needs to be aligned with the objectives of the Green Deal and that investment in researsch, impacting their ability to support a programme of investment, particularly with regard to the Green Deal objectives; expresses concern about an unequal pace of development, particularly in less developed parts of the EU, where achieving transformation demands far more significant actions; strongly calls on the Commission in its revised Industrial Strategy to adopt a model with flexibility and support, in order that no one is left behindnnovation, 5G, digital technologies and clean energy is a fundamental precondition for economic recovery and future competitiveness; furthermore expresses concern about an unequal pace of development, particularly in less developed parts of the EU;
Amendment 86 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Emphasises that the Industrial Strategy should support free trade and the EU’s commitment to working with our global partners; calls on the Commission to clarify how it intends to maintain these commitments while promoting the emergence of global leaders originating in Europe; calls on the Commission to further clarify where it considers autonomy necessary and in the economic interests of the EUensure that any future revisions of rules governing competition and state aid should aim to promote competition also within the internal market;
Amendment 94 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 9 a (new)
Paragraph 9 a (new)
9 a. Stresses that the digitalization of the Customs Union and reinforced verification before industrial input materials enter the internal market are necessary to ensure that European standards are respected on all imports;
Amendment 95 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 9 b (new)
Paragraph 9 b (new)
9 b. Underlines the need to strengthen European industry to develop new markets for a climate-neutral, circular economy and a fully-functioning market for secondary raw materials;
Amendment 96 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 9 c (new)
Paragraph 9 c (new)
9 c. Stresses the importance of the EU enhancing cooperation between the European institutions, Member States, the EIB, key industrial and innovative stakeholders, SMEs and building new partnerships in strategic areas, such as the European Battery Alliance (EBA), creating competitive manufacturing value chains in Europe in line with the Green Deal’s digital and environmental objectives;
Amendment 103 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Recalls that the automotive sector is touched by many of the transformations expected in the future economy and has been deeply affected by the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic; considers that the revised Industrial Strategy should foresee particular actions for this sector, including appropriate financial support and investment in electrification and sustainable technology.
Amendment 111 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 10 a (new)
Paragraph 10 a (new)
10 a. Highlights the need to develop smart IP policies to uphold and strengthen Europe’s industrial sovereignty and competitiveness and promote a global level playing field, while better combating IP theft.
Amendment 113 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 10 b (new)
Paragraph 10 b (new)
10 b. Underlines that new technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), the Internet of Things (IoT) and robotics play a key role, proportional to their potential to contribute to development of industrial processes and innovations, offering benefits for consumers through innovative products and services and for businesses through optimised performance; underlines that the industrial policy should take into account Union’s legal framework for consumer safety and liability should fit in due time technological developments and ensure high level of consumer protection, creation of trust in new technologies and legal certainty for businesses;