4 Amendments of Béla GLATTFELDER related to 2010/2112(INI)
Amendment 66 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. Considers that the dismantling of the intervention system has to a large extent deprived the European Union of its ability to provide effective and rapid assistance in the event of unexpected food shortages (such as that in Pakistan);
Amendment 103 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 a (new)
Paragraph 17 a (new)
17a. Expresses its concern about the far- reaching concentration which has occurred in cereals trading, as a result of which the businesses concerned are able to influence market prices; notes that this can increase the volatility of prices, as cereal merchants have an interest in major price fluctuations because of their speculative transactions; considers that this also demonstrates the need for intervention stocks or for some other safety net to promote price stability and defend the interests of farmers and consumers;
Amendment 136 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24 a (new)
Paragraph 24 a (new)
24a. Stresses that it is not possible to take effective action against major price fluctuations without intervention stocks or strategic stocks; considers, therefore, that the role of market intervention instruments must be enhanced in the future CAP;
Amendment 172 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 29
Paragraph 29
29. Stresses the need for fairness in the CAP, which should ensure a balanced distribution of support to farmers from all Member States, and greater territorial cohesion, and the phasing-out of export subsidies;