6 Amendments of Carles PUIGDEMONT I CASAMAJÓ related to 2020/2114(INI)
Amendment 5 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Underlines that the rules-based multilateral trading system has been a key driver of global trade liberalisation, which has powered economic growth, job creation and the promotion of sustainable economic development; notes furthermore its role in fostering a predictable trade environment through the development of more transparent trade rules and regulations; believes, however, that there is a need to rebuild trust in multilateral institutions in the face of global challenges and shifting world power dynamics, preventing third countries or any type of actor to use trade-based measures as means to undermine European stakeholders; believes that the Union should always defend its values in multilateral organisations;
Amendment 9 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1 a. Believes that the Union sets standards, and incentivises, through, inter alia, the Chapters on Trade and Sustainable Development (TSD) embedded in the free trade agreements (FTAs), or the Generalised Scheme of Preferences (GSP); considers that TSD Chapters and FTAs or any other economic partnership are means for the Union and third countries to achieve a democratic society based on the Rule of Law; believes that the Union should prioritise trade agreements with established democracies abiding with the Rule of Law;
Amendment 11 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 b (new)
Paragraph 1 b (new)
1 b. Believes that the development of the Union's strategic autonomy should not lead to a protectionist measure of closure to international markets; stresses that the Union cannot defend multilateralism alone, as it needs allies and partners in that strategy; stresses, however, that open and fair international trade as well as resilience, diversification and security of supply chains should be ensured;
Amendment 18 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Regrets the growing tendencies towards protectionism and trade weaponisation that have developed in parts of the global economy; welcomes the strengthening of the EU’s trade enforcement efforts and the development of a toolbox of autonomous trade instruments to respond to these emerging challenges; welcomes the Commission proposal for an Anti-Coercion instrument (ACI); is concerned with the durable and aggressive coercion measures taken by the People's Republic of China as regards to Lithuania; stresses the need, however, to remain fully engaged in efforts to reinvigorate the World Trade Organization (WTO) as the cornerstone of a liberalised global economy and to deal with the challenges posed by non-market economies; is committed to achieve a durable, sustainable and resilient reform of the WTO following consensus and dialogue;
Amendment 26 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Notes the need to work closely with like-minded partners, and to engage with all members of the WTO that are committed to a positive agenda for reform; recognises that historically it has been EU- US cooperation that has been the main driving force for progress within multilateral trade negotiations, and therefore welcomes the positive statements on WTO reform made by the current US administration, which should provide a basis for renewed engagement on actionable outcomes; supports a forward- looking transatlantic agenda based on common interests and shared values, aiming to achieve meaningful WTO reform, including of dispute settlement; notes, additionally, that the Union should work with multilateral organisations, such as the WTO, and likeminded partners, on combating misinformation about disruptive new technologies such as genetic engineering, nanotechnology and artificial intelligence, as well as by holding negotiations on global challenges, such as climate change and pandemics, that need global collaboration to be solved;
Amendment 41 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4 a. Believes that civil society is key in order to monitor, and even strengthen, the multilateral system, because they assist, raise concerns or issues, and warn those actors that tend to have the final say in geopolitical and multilateral decisions, as well as keep a high level awareness on women's rights, environmental rights, and all human rights; considers that the approach used by the Union trade policy, such as the establishment of domestic advisory groups (DAGs) and other civil society fora, are examples that may be used by other democratic partners;