14 Amendments of Marco CAMPOMENOSI related to 2023/2868(RSP)
Amendment 12 #
Draft motion for a resolution
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas a strong, open and inclusive multilateral trading system plays an essential role in reaching global goals on climate change and achieving net zcould contribute to address global environmental challenges only if pragmatic rules are applied equally by all; considers howevero through, for example, the exchange of the goods and services eat the lack of reciprocity and the increasing assenrtial for clean- energy technologies and a circular economyveness of WTO members proves to be challenging in pursuing credible results;
Amendment 12 #
Draft motion for a resolution
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas a strong, open and inclusive multilateral trading system plays an essential role in reaching global goals on climate change and achieving net zcould contribute to address global environmental challenges only if pragmatic rules are applied equally by all; considers howevero through, for example, the exchange of the goods and services eat the lack of reciprocity and the increasing assenrtial for clean- energy technologies and a circular economyveness of WTO members proves to be challenging in pursuing credible results;
Amendment 20 #
Draft motion for a resolution
Recital C
Recital C
C. whereas the rules-based multilateral trading system is currently under a great deal of pressure, subject to geopolitical tensions and unilateral measures, as well as an unjustified reliance on General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT) exceptions by some of its members, which is already resulting in a more fragmented and less predictable context for trade policy; whereas the limited outcome at MC12 proved that the WTO can still deliver multilateral agreements and respond to emergenciesand the increasing fragmentation between the members proved once again the weaknesses of WTO role as the core of the multilateral system;
Amendment 20 #
Draft motion for a resolution
Recital C
Recital C
C. whereas the rules-based multilateral trading system is currently under a great deal of pressure, subject to geopolitical tensions and unilateral measures, as well as an unjustified reliance on General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT) exceptions by some of its members, which is already resulting in a more fragmented and less predictable context for trade policy; whereas the limited outcome at MC12 proved that the WTO can still deliver multilateral agreements and respond to emergenciesand the increasing fragmentation between the members proved once again the weaknesses of WTO role as the core of the multilateral system;
Amendment 22 #
Draft motion for a resolution
Recital C a (new)
Recital C a (new)
C a. whereas the unfair non-market policies and practices pursued by China lead to a lack of reciprocity, jeopardising the level playing field, not only at bilateral level but also at international level, and ultimately undermining the credibility of WTO;
Amendment 22 #
Draft motion for a resolution
Recital C a (new)
Recital C a (new)
C a. whereas the unfair non-market policies and practices pursued by China lead to a lack of reciprocity, jeopardising the level playing field, not only at bilateral level but also at international level, and ultimately undermining the credibility of WTO;
Amendment 34 #
Draft motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Reiterates its full commitment to the enduring value of multilateralism and underlines that a multilateral system to govern trade is essential; calls for a trade agenda based on fair and rules-based trade for the benefit of all, which contributes to sustainable economic growth and prosperity, thereby strengthening peace and security; emphasises the importance of the SDGs, social, environmental and human rights and ensuring that multilaterally agreed and harmonised rules are applied by all to ensure a level-playing field;
Amendment 34 #
Draft motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Reiterates its full commitment to the enduring value of multilateralism and underlines that a multilateral system to govern trade is essential; calls for a trade agenda based on fair and rules-based trade for the benefit of all, which contributes to sustainable economic growth and prosperity, thereby strengthening peace and security; emphasises the importance of the SDGs, social, environmental and human rights and ensuring that multilaterally agreed and harmonised rules are applied by all to ensure a level-playing field;
Amendment 37 #
Draft motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Urges all WTO members to commit to a successful outcome of MC13; believes that MC13 should be the starting point for advancing and modernising the WTO to ensure it can play a role in addressing the challenges of the 21st century, including issues such as digital economy, competitiveness of businesses based on level playing field, climate change and sustainability in all its dimensions; urges all WTO members to step up their efforts to focus on tangible outcomes that show that the WTO can address current challenges; welcomes the guidance given by the Senior Officials’ Meeting on 22 and 23 October 2023; asks WTO members, in particular, to conclude the second phase of the multilateral agreement on fisheries subsidies and adopt a comprehensive package on institutional reform, including a decision that would lead to a fully functioning dispute settlement system;
Amendment 37 #
Draft motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Urges all WTO members to commit to a successful outcome of MC13; believes that MC13 should be the starting point for advancing and modernising the WTO to ensure it can play a role in addressing the challenges of the 21st century, including issues such as digital economy, competitiveness of businesses based on level playing field, climate change and sustainability in all its dimensions; urges all WTO members to step up their efforts to focus on tangible outcomes that show that the WTO can address current challenges; welcomes the guidance given by the Senior Officials’ Meeting on 22 and 23 October 2023; asks WTO members, in particular, to conclude the second phase of the multilateral agreement on fisheries subsidies and adopt a comprehensive package on institutional reform, including a decision that would lead to a fully functioning dispute settlement system;
Amendment 52 #
Draft motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Stresses the need to mainstream the development dimension of the WTO, including through the WTO reform process and through making the special and differential treatment fit for purpose for the 21st century; underlines in this regard that China should no longer be considered a developing country; welcomes, in this context, the decision already taken on the extension of support measures to assist least-developed countries (LDCs) on the path to graduation from LDC status, in order to provide a smooth and sustainable transitional period for the withdrawal of trade preferences;
Amendment 52 #
Draft motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Stresses the need to mainstream the development dimension of the WTO, including through the WTO reform process and through making the special and differential treatment fit for purpose for the 21st century; underlines in this regard that China should no longer be considered a developing country; welcomes, in this context, the decision already taken on the extension of support measures to assist least-developed countries (LDCs) on the path to graduation from LDC status, in order to provide a smooth and sustainable transitional period for the withdrawal of trade preferences;
Amendment 55 #
Draft motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Underlines the need to reinvigorate discussions on State support for industrial sectors within the WTO, with a view to increasing transparency and adapting the WTO rulebook on subsidies in order to respond to contemporary challenges and effectively address negative spillover effects such as overcapacity; underlines the importance of including the role of SOEs as providers of support in the framework of this discussion; recalls that subsidies can serve to achieve legitimate police objectives and therefore a sufficient policy space should be guaranteed; underlines that any possible release of WTO rules on subsidies, including of the ASCM, should apply to all members in order to ensure reciprocity; takes the view that MC13 should launch a time-limited work programme to allow for deliberation on State intervention in support of industrial sectors, in order to provide recommendations for MC14;
Amendment 55 #
Draft motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Underlines the need to reinvigorate discussions on State support for industrial sectors within the WTO, with a view to increasing transparency and adapting the WTO rulebook on subsidies in order to respond to contemporary challenges and effectively address negative spillover effects such as overcapacity; underlines the importance of including the role of SOEs as providers of support in the framework of this discussion; recalls that subsidies can serve to achieve legitimate police objectives and therefore a sufficient policy space should be guaranteed; underlines that any possible release of WTO rules on subsidies, including of the ASCM, should apply to all members in order to ensure reciprocity; takes the view that MC13 should launch a time-limited work programme to allow for deliberation on State intervention in support of industrial sectors, in order to provide recommendations for MC14;