8 Amendments of Catharina RINZEMA related to 2022/2008(INI)
Amendment 12 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Notes that SMEs are the foundation of the EUHighlights the central role of SMEs in achieving the green and digital transitions; emphasises that the twin transition needs the involvement of European industry; underlines the need to fully support SMEs in the twin transition by providing them with easier access to finance;
Amendment 13 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Amendment 15 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 b (new)
Paragraph 2 b (new)
2 b. Stresses the need to ensure a level playing field for SMEs, including by implementing effectively the EUs Trade Defence Instruments (TDIs), so that European companies are not exposed to unfair trading practices;
Amendment 18 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Is concerned that both the current and the proposed EU legislation envisages too many bureaucratic hurdles for EU businesses; Underlines the need to reduce unnecessary administrative burdens for European businesses, SMEs in particular; calls on the Commission to fully implement the principles of better regulation and ‘think small first’;
Amendment 28 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Considers that for the EU to be competitive in open markets, every sector must receive sufficient support in developing its respective technological base and in promoting the research and innovation efforts carried out by public and private stakeholders;
Amendment 35 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5 a. Observes with caution the need to evaluate dependencies on third countries in order to reduce vulnerabilities; Stresses the importance of sustainable and resilient global supply chains, while maintaining that the goal of the EU is to promote free trade;
Amendment 36 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 b (new)
Paragraph 5 b (new)
5 b. Calls for further negotiations of ambitious free trade agreements; Stresses the need to monitor the efficient use of the EU trade toolbox, namely the International Procurement Instrument, the Regulation on foreign subsidies distorting the internal market and, the Anti-Coercion Instrument;
Amendment 59 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Calls on the Commission to step up its efforts to secure the necessary energy supply for European industry through diversifying energy sources and suppliers, and reducing the EU’s energy dependencies; In light of the war in Ukraine, in particular on Russian coal, oil and gas.