Activities of Elena LIZZI related to 2020/2117(INI)
Shadow opinions (1)
OPINION on trade-related aspects and implications of COVID-19
Amendments (5)
Amendment 10 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Stresses that, against the background of a sharp economic downturn, caused, moreover, by COVID-19, EU agri- food trade has remarkably remained broadly stable over the course of 2020, for both exports and imports, thanks in large part to the best efforts of farmers; highlights that the Union’s yearly agri-food trade surplus exceeded EUR 60 billion; recalls in this context that agriculture and agri-food are key drivers for EU exports and economic recovery;
Amendment 20 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Emphasises the remarkable resilience of European agriculture; underlines its socio-economic importance as well as the high number of companies and jobs involved; stresses the importance of Europe’s agri-food production for the vitality of its rural areaas a primary sector that is vital for European food subsistence and for the vitality of its rural areas; points out that certain free trade agreements greatly endanger various European agricultural sectors;
Amendment 32 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Recalls, however, that some European agri-food markets are in a highly vulnerable situation after a significant loss in sales, or increase in imports, which threatening their long-term sustainability; notes that the pandemic has had a significant impact on the livestock farming, wine, spirit and liqueur sectors, among others, given the drop in exports in terms of both volume and value; calls for further support to reactivate these exports and regain market share; calls, equally, for support to sectors such as cattle and sheep farming, amongst others, which are suffering major damage from third- country imports;
Amendment 65 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Stresses that any EU economic stimulus plans and export support measures need to consider agriculture in view of the importance and production diversity of the sector; also stresses that the review and overhaul of EU trade policy, called for by the sector for years, as well as the announced reform of the World Trade Organization, if all members comply with it, can and must be an opportunity to better defend the European agricultural model and European farmers’ interests; reiterates firmly that agriculture and agri-food products entering the European market must fully comply with EU rules and standardsenvironmental and social rules and with the high standards required of our farmers by the EU;
Amendment 95 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Highlights the overall importance of a balanced and well-functioning internal market in order to enhance Europe’s export capacity and ensure the stability and secureity of our producer network.