5 Amendments of Laima Liucija ANDRIKIENĖ related to 2011/2306(INI)
Amendment 13 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital E
Recital E
E. whereas in 2011 Armenia made significant progress towards fulfilling the key recommendations, and DCFTA negotiations could therefore start in the foreseeable futurebetween the EU and Armenia started on March 6, 2012;
Amendment 23 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Considers the creation of DCFTAs to be one of the most ambitious tools of EU bilateral trade policy, for reaching stable, transparent and predictable economic environment which respects democracy, fundamental rights and the rule of law, providing not only for greater economic integration by a gradual dismantling of trade barriers but also for regulatory convergence in areas that have an impact on trade, in particular in goods and services, in particular by reducing technical and other non-tariff barriers to trade, by strengthening sanitary and phytosanitary rules, investment protection, and improving animal welfare, by streamlining customs and border procedures, competition and public procureby enhancing investment protection and the legal frameworks for competition and public procurement and ensuring sustainable development; takes the view that concluding DCFTAs is fundamental in fighting tendencies towards protectionism at global level;
Amendment 39 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Is convinced that the economic integration of the Eastern Partners with the EU cannot be efficiently carried out without political and social reforms, without participation of the civil society into decision making process and without economic integration among the Eastern Partners themselves; regrets in this regard that regional frozen conflicts have for many years caused and continue to cause enormous economic losses and economic isolation to some of the Eastern Partners;
Amendment 64 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Encourages Armenia toWelcomes the launch of DCFTA negotiations between Armenia and the EU on March 6, 2012; encourages Armenia to use DCFTA potential to boost the countinue its work with the same enthusiasm in order to be able to meet all the conditions for starting the DCFTA negotiations in the coming monthsries economy, export opportunities and access to the EU market, to speed up necessary reforms and generally upgrade Armenia’s standards to a European level; stresses that closer economic integration with the EU must contribute to the strengthening of the political stability and security in the region;
Amendment 70 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
Paragraph 21
21. Is concerned about the indications of the ongoing close links between political and business circles and significant impediments for businesses, including the untransparent tax system and low investment protection; recognizes the need for a strong institutional framework for public procurement, competition policy to include effective enforcement mechanism;