Activities of Marlene MORTLER related to 2023/2065(INI)
Shadow opinions (1)
OPINION on the implementation of the EU-Southern African Development Community (SADC) Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA)
Amendments (6)
Amendment 3 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Highlights the importance of development cooperation and technical and financial assistance as essential factors for the achievement of the objectives of the Agreement and for a beneficial cooperation between the Parties;
Amendment 4 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Points out that regional and sub- regional integration features prominently in the EPA as they represent a powerful instrument to achieve the objectives of the treaty; stresses that regional and sub- regional integration isare essential to effectively integrate developing countries into the world economy; stresses, furthermore, that the EU’s development finance cooperation with SADC countries must assist their regional economic cooperation and integration efforts;
Amendment 12 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Stresses that EPA should contribute to enhance competitiveness and sustainable economic growth in SADC EPA States thanks to a fair trade and investment system which takes into account the disparities in the level of development between the EU and its SADC EPA partners;
Amendment 16 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Amendment 30 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Recalls that all the Parties should always act on the basis of the principles of solidarity and mutual interest in order to enhance a fruitful collaboration to fulfil their commitments and obligations and to facilitate the capacity of the SADC EPA States to continue to implement the Agreement;
Amendment 32 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 b (new)
Paragraph 6 b (new)
6b. Recalls the need to commit to international standards and agreements in light of an efficient international cooperation;