Activities of Pier Antonio PANZERI related to 2010/2109(INI)
Shadow reports (1)
REPORT on a more efficient and fairer retail market PDF (213 KB) DOC (136 KB)
Amendments (25)
Amendment 12 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Highlights that retailers are offering diverse and modern ways of selling goods and services and contribute to consumer choice and flexible employment opportunities, in particular for youth;
Amendment 17 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Calls on the EU institutions to give the highestsuitable political prominence to the retail sector as a pillar of the Single Market Act;
Amendment 18 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Calls on the EU institutions to give the highest political prominence to the retail sector as a pillarn important aspect of the Single Market Act;
Amendment 23 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Considers that the primary focus must be on the effective enforcement of Treaty principles, existing internal market rules and instruments, and self-regulation, rather th and taking a regulatory approach where appropriate;
Amendment 29 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Is concerned that restrictive national rules, divergent interpretations and inadequate enforcement impede free movement of goods and services in the EU; stresses that requirements for extra tests and registrations, non-recognition of certificates and standards, territorial supply constraints and similar measures, where these are not based on the need to perform a social and/or territorial function, create extra costs for consumers and retailers, in particular SMEs;
Amendment 34 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Recognises the need to further analyse price differences in the EU, in order to ensure price transparency for consumers, without prejudice to European and national fiscal and labour market rules;
Amendment 39 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Urges Member States to fully and correctly implement the legislation concerning retail trade in the internal market – notably the Goods Package, the Services Directive, the Late Payments Directive, the E-Commerce Directive and, the Small Business Act and social and labour legislation – as well as to remove overlaps and reduce administrative burdens;
Amendment 43 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Encourages business federations and consumer associations, supported by the Commission, to provide more information, training and legal advice to stakeholders on their rights and the instruments at their disposal, such as SOLVIT;
Amendment 46 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Stresses that a fragmented payment system is an obstacle to trade; calls on the Commission to improve SEPA in order to develop a basic payment service available for all cards, increasing transparency in transaction costs and reducabolishing interchange fees, and to ensure faster bank transfers within the EU; points out, moreover, that SEPA can be regarded as a useful tool with which to combat the informal economy;
Amendment 50 #
Motion for a resolution
Subheading 3
Subheading 3
Opening up market access for business and consumers and improving conditions for workers in the sector
Amendment 55 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Notes the concern expressed by parts of civil society and SMEs about the increase in shopping centres and the decrease in local shops and markets in remote areas and town centres; stresses that retail planning should not sacrifice consumers’ freedom of choice and should take into consideration citizens' needs and the specific features of local areas;
Amendment 65 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Considers that accessibility must be addressed in full respect of subsidiarity; underlines, however, that local planning must not circumvent the Services Directive and create hidden barriers to the establishment of retailers; in this regard, it is vital that local planning be geared to the objective of supplying quality services to citizens, with a special focus on practices designed to increase decent work;
Amendment 78 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 b (new)
Paragraph 17 b (new)
Amendment 79 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 c (new)
Paragraph 17 c (new)
17c. Points out that improving working conditions, combating the informal economy and maintaining employment levels and competitiveness by better matching the needs of retailers to the skills of workers are among the main challenges in this sector;
Amendment 87 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Reaffirms that free and fair competition and freedom of contract are key to a well- functioning retail market;
Amendment 91 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Recognises that companies have different market power, that they need to act in an economically sound way and that the EU needs competitive economic championplayers to compete globally;
Amendment 107 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22
Paragraph 22
22. Emphasises that the development of private labels should not affect consumer choice or the possibility for SMEs to expand, but should aim to improve the transparency and quality of information supplied to consumers;
Amendment 124 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 28
Paragraph 28
28. Strongly supports, at the same time, the intense work underway by retailers’ and suppliers’ federations to set up informal dialogue and regular consultation mechanisms in respect of competition law; welcomes their voluntary initiative to agree on a declaration on common principles of good trading practices, which should also include the issue of social and environmental responsibility, across the retail supply chain;
Amendment 132 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 31
Paragraph 31
31. Considers that, rather thanin addition to proposing legislation, alternative and informal dispute resolution and redress mechanisms should be explored and their effectiveness evaluated;
Amendment 137 #
Motion for a resolution
Subheading 5
Subheading 5
Enhancing efficiency and sustainable consumption − innovative practicescompetitiveness and social and environmental sustainability
Amendment 139 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 33
Paragraph 33
33. Welcomes the fact that retailers and suppliers have been at the forefront for green responsibility and supports the commitments they have taken towards sustainable consumption, which should be part of a broader concept of corporate responsibility that pays greater attention to social and environmental issues, access to goods and services and fair commercial practices;
Amendment 143 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 35
Paragraph 35
35. Calls on stakeholders to adopt innovative trade practices that favour local, high-quality products, such as zero-food- mile practices, which have the advantage of developing local production and improving product quality whilst maintaining employment levels, and to take further initiatives to combat food waste;
Amendment 144 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 35 a (new)
Paragraph 35 a (new)
35a. Stresses the importance of the role of cooperatives in the retail distribution system, since they are an alternative trade model that contributes to economic pluralism by guaranteeing access, appropriate prices and quality, capitalising on local production and creating stable and decent employment;
Amendment 147 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 36 a (new)
Paragraph 36 a (new)
36a. Stresses that there is a discrepancy between the skills required by the sector and those available on the labour market; highlights the need for training and cooperation projects involving all stakeholders to anticipate skills requirements and manage the impact of the new technologies;
Amendment 148 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 37
Paragraph 37
37. Asks the Commission to prepare a comprehensive European Action Plan for Retail in order to set out a strategy, building on achievements and addressing outstanding issues, with sector-specific recommendations for the various sectors;