8 Amendments of Alin MITUȚA related to 2020/2117(INI)
Amendment 9 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Stresses that, against the background of a sharp economic downturn, 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; and operators in the agri-food chain 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 24 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Emphasises the remarkable resilience of European agriculture and food production in ensuring food security and security of supply; 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 areas;
Amendment 36 #
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, threatening their long-term sustainability; notes that the pandemic has had a significant impact on agri-food and drink sector such as the wine, spirit and liqueur sectors, among other as well as fresh food, meat and ornamental plants, given the drop in exports in terms of both volume and value, increase in logistics costs and consumption habits; calls for further support to reactivate these exports and regain market share;
Amendment 62 #
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 diversity of the sector; also stresses that the review and overhaul of EU trade policy, as well as the announced reform of the World Trade Organization, must be an opportunity to better defend the European agricultural model and farmers’ interests and to foster international regulatory co-operation while seeking new export possibilities for EU´s high quality agri-food products; in this regard highlights that trade must be based on balanced, fair and transparent rules to avoid distortion of competition; reiterates firmly that agriculture and agri-food products entering the European market must fully comply with EU rules and standards;
Amendment 73 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1 (new)
Paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1 (new)
Stresses that the implementation of the initiatives and requirements of the European Green Deal should not lead to the leakage of agricultural production and forestry to third countries, which would have negative impact on the environment and climate;
Amendment 79 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4 a. Highlights the importance of fair, sustainable and active EU trade policy and the role of bilateral and multilateral trade agreements for the European agri- food sector and exports; stresses that the concept of strategic autonomy should not lead to protectionism;
Amendment 94 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Highlights the overall importance of a well-functioning internal market in order to, including green lanes and guidelines for seasonal workers, in order to ensure food security and enhance Europe’s export capacity and secure ourEU´s producer network.;
Amendment 100 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5 a. Emphasizes the importance of transparency and traceability in food supply chain, in particular, in the light of the COVID-19 crisis and zoonotic epidemics and calls the EU to be a forerunner in origin labelling of agri-food products;