Activities of Andrzej GRZYB related to 2011/0411(COD)
Shadow opinions (1)
OPINION on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing a Partnership Instrument for cooperation with third countries
Amendments (4)
Amendment 13 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 12
Recital 12
(12) In particular, fFighting climate change is recognised as one of the great challenges which the Union faces and the area where urgent international action is necessary. In accordance with the intent stated in the Commission Communication ‘A budget for Europe 2020’ of increasing the climate related proportion of the Union budget to at least 20%, this Regulation should contribute to that goalTherefore, the Union should act with a view to securing a global deal on tackling climate change.
Amendment 15 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 14
Recital 14
(14) Under this Regulation, the Union should support the implementation of the ‘Europe 2020’ strategy, in particular objectives relating to climate change, the transition to a greener economy and resource efficiency, trade and investment, business and regulatory cooperation with third countries, and should promote public diplomacy, education/academic cooperation and outreach activities.
Amendment 19 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 2 – point b
Article 1 – paragraph 2 – point b
(b) improving market access and developing trade, investment and business opportunities for European companies by means of economic partnerships and business and regulatory cooperation. This objective shall be measured by the Union's share in foreign trade with key partner countries and by trade and investments flows to partner countries specifically targeted by actions, programmes and measures under this Regulation. Special attention shall be paid to supporting small and medium-sized enterprises within the Union and their internationalisation bearing in mind their role in the Union's economy;
Amendment 109 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 17 a (new)
Recital 17 a (new)
(17a) Democracy and human rights have been put on the forefront of the Union's relations with the partner countries and, to this end, new structures, such as the European Endowment for Democracy, are being established to support civil society and promote political dialogue.