Activities of Metin KAZAK related to 2010/2152(INI)
Plenary speeches (1)
New trade policy for Europe under the Europe 2020 strategy (debate)
Amendments (14)
Amendment 40 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Emphasises that the same time thatwhile trade policy should not be overburdened with issues not directly related to international trade, which could be better addressed in other contexts; encourages other political disciplines to take into consideration more often how other policy areas could on the one hand negatively affect, and on the other hand positively contribute to,it cannot be dealt with in vacuum and underlines the need to find a balance between the Union’s commercial objectives and other aspects of its external policy, such as environmental strategy and humanitarian goals, calls on the Commission to give high priority to EU’s trade interests vis-à-vis its trading partners when negotiating trade agreements and to achieve a better intra-and inter- institutional coordination when dealing with trade policyissues;
Amendment 45 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. Emphasises that trade policy is an important element of the Union’s new industrial policy and that trade should be based on fair global competition and full reciprocity to maintain a healthy manufacturing base in Europe;
Amendment 61 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Reiterates its strong support for a successful conclusion of the Doha Development Round, bearing in mind that a good conclusion should reflect the shifts in the world’s trading patterns and distribution of the benefits of world trade since the launch of the Round, bearing in mind also the need for a balanced NAMA text to guarantee access to emerging markets such as India, China and ASEAN countries while preventing emerging economies to use NAMA flexibilities to shelter specific key sectors by maintaining peak tariffs;
Amendment 65 #
Motion for a resolution
Subheading 10
Subheading 10
Parliament sees Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) as a second-best but necessary solutionimportant instruments for market access
Amendment 88 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Reminds the Commission to carry out a better evaluation of European interests as well as the interests of EU’s Customs Union partners before deciding on future FTA partners and negotiation mandates; calls on the Commission to open and close FTA negotiations at the same time as its Customs Union partners; reminds the Commission and the Council to take seriously into account Parliament’s views when deciding about the mandates;
Amendment 98 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Reiterates that the strengthening of transatlantic economic relations must proceed; regrets that little progress has been achieved in the world’s biggest trade relationship, in particular in respect of standards and technical barriers to trade; welcomes the re launching of the TEC and encourages the parties to the TEC to strive for an integrated transatlantic marketplace in the very near future; but considers that, to be successful, this dialogue needs to be further intensified at all levels and that high-level meetings should occur on a more regular basis with the participation of the European Parliament;
Amendment 106 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Notes that Parliament is interested in improving the EU-Japan trade relationship by focusing on removing non-tariff barriers to trade and investment as a first step; is not satisfied with the negligible progress in this area during recent years; asks the Commission to present Parliament in due course with a comprehensive impact assessment with the possible advantages and disadvantages of an EU-Japan FTA, taking into account the impacts of the recent disaster in Japan, before making any commitments;
Amendment 119 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Reiterates that the pursuit of further trade liberalisation makes it all the more necessary for the EU to preserve its ability to protect itself against unfair trading practices; regards Trade Defence Instruments (TDI) therefore as an indispensable component of the EU’s strategy; welcomes all efforts to streamline its TDI procedures and accessibility for Union industry, especially SMEs such as the market access helpdesk complaint tool;
Amendment 132 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
Paragraph 21
21. Emphasises the strongly increased potential of goods and services in international trade, but reiterates that market access and the abolition of trade barriers at WTO level and in FTA negotiations has not been able to keep pace with these developments; is aware that many barriers to trade in goods and services are caused in particular by national regulations;
Amendment 135 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22
Paragraph 22
22. Demands that the Commission force our trading partners to grantpursue better market access tofor our service providers from industrialised countries or major emerging economies, bearing in mind that the EU internal market is already quite open to foreign service providers; notes, however, that some public services have to remain excluded on the basis of national or regional cultural diversities;
Amendment 167 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 29 a (new)
Paragraph 29 a (new)
29a. Recalls that micro-enterprises and small and medium-sized enterprises represent 99 % of all enterprises in the EU and have great potential to create new jobs and innovation; therefore, considers that internal and external policies should better address their specific needs to enhance their competitiveness; a special focus has to be laid upon the improvement of the EU cohesion funds in terms of accessibility and transparency in order to boost the competitiveness of SMEs.
Amendment 181 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 31 a (new)
Paragraph 31 a (new)
31a. Stresses the need for more transparency and democratic accountability on how the investigation processes are initiated and conducted; therefore asks to be fully informed and adequately involved by the Commission at all the various stages of GSP and GSP+ procedures, including with regard to the lists of beneficiary countries;
Amendment 201 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 35
Paragraph 35
35. Urges the Commission to not only complain about the unacceptable behaviour of some trading partners, but also to react in a stringent and proper way, for instance by withdrawing GSP benefits in the event of a GSP beneficiary country making use of unfair trade practices; not offering EU companies a level playing field and sustainable access; reminds the Commission of the fact that, besides trade policy, there are other policies such as environment, development, research and foreign affairs that have to support a joint policy on raw materials supply;
Amendment 212 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 39
Paragraph 39
39. Reminds the Commission that European IPR policy towards the least developed and poor developing countries should remain within the TRIPS Agreement obligations and must fully respect the 2011 Doha Declaration on the TRIPS Agreement and Public Health, especially in the field of generic medicines and public health;