8 Amendments of Kader ARIF related to 2010/2277(INI)
Amendment 3 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Advocates for coherence between the Union’s internal and, external policies and itsthe overall objectives, of the Union for they contributinge to sustainable growth and employment in line with the EU 2020 strategy; urges that such coherence be pursued in the context of multilateral organisations and; it should be pursued in multilateral and in bilateral trade agreements through ex ante sustainable impact assessments (SIAs) and periodic ex postex post periodical evaluations, the inclusion in agreements of clauses on human rightsof HR, social and, environmental responsibility and corporate social responsibility (CSR)and CSR clauses and their enforcement, with and sanctions in the eventcase of infringement;
Amendment 14 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Is concerned by the possible impact of trade agreements subscribed under GATS mode 4 on European labour markets; therefore urges the Commission to launch an impact assessment previous to any trade agreement conclusion, involving social partners at EU and national level;
Amendment 15 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 b (new)
Paragraph 2 b (new)
2b. Stresses the need to transform the EU's trade policy into a true vehicle for sustainable development and the creation of more and better jobs; asks the Commission to shape a new trade policy consistent with a strong job-creating industrial policy;
Amendment 16 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Underscores the need to fight piracy and counterfeiting with all available means and to facilitate technical and financial support for EU companies, including SMEs, in doing so, as the international protection of IPRs, GIs and copyright is vital not only in terms of promoting innovation but also for the survival of many EU sectors of activity and for encouraging initiatives to make EU companies innovative, competitive and capable of entering foreign markets successfully;
Amendment 19 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Underlines also that the protection and enforcement of IPRs should be developed in a broader approach by taking into consideration the consumer and citizens rights and needs, and without conflicting with other EU internal and external policies such as the promotion of the information society, the fostering of education, health care, development in third countries and the promotion of biological and cultural diversity on an international scale;
Amendment 21 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 b (new)
Paragraph 3 b (new)
3b. Calls on the Commission to adopt a consistent and balanced strategy in cooperation with relevant stakeholders, in terms of fostering innovation, supporting innovative business as well as the best way to reward creation, and protecting citizens' fundamental rights, such as the right to privacy and protection of personal data;
Amendment 23 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Considers it important to ensure market access, symmetry and transparency in public procurement procedures with industrialised countries and major emerging economies, as well as security and predictability in relation to investments; deplores the fact that, by increasing competitive pressure among countries to attract foreign investors, as well as competition between corporations, globalisation has resulted, in some cases, in serious abuses of human rights and labour rights and in damage to the environment; points out that companies have duties, and calls for a binding CSR clause to be included in trade agreements.;
Amendment 30 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Considers also that EU’s future investment policy must promote investments which are sustainable, respect the governments' right to regulate in favour of the public interest and encourage good quality working conditions in the enterprises targeted by the investments.