Activities of Tokia SAÏFI related to 2009/2219(INI)
Reports (1)
REPORT on human rights and social and environmental standards in international trade agreements PDF (270 KB) DOC (163 KB)
Amendments (6)
Amendment 16 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital Ga (new)
Recital Ga (new)
Ga. whereas it is important to preserve the level of social and environmental standards in force in the European Union, and ensure that they are respected by foreign undertakings operating in the single European market.
Amendment 18 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital I
Recital I
I. whereas the generalised system of preferences aims to promote respect for international labour standards through supplementary tariff preferences, andis conditioned in the respect of the principles of international human rights conventions and core labour standards by beneficiary countries, and includes a special scheme of supplementary tariff preferences to promote the ratification and effective implementation of core international conventions on human and labour rights, environmental protection and good governance; whereas failure to comply with these conditions can lead to the trading arrangement being suspended,
Amendment 32 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Welcomes the workexistence of the WTO Committee on Trade and Environment, which ishould be an essential forum for pursuing integration and strengthening the link between environment and trade; expresses the hope that the Committee’s role and its work will develop in order to address in a positive manner the most important trade and environment challenges facing the international community;
Amendment 43 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Firmly supports the practice of including human rights clauses in the EU’s international agreements but points out that major challenges persist with regard to monitoring and implementing these clauses; reiterates the fact that these clauses must also be included in all trade and sectoral agreements, with a clear and precise consultation mechanism modelled on Article 96 of the Cotonou Agreement; in this respect welcomes the inclusion of such a clause in the free tMulti-Party Trade aAgreement with Colombiabetween the European Union, Colombia and Peru;
Amendment 61 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Considers that the 27 conventions for which ratification and effective implementation is requested so that they can benefit from GSP+ represent a unique mixture of conventions on human rights, labour law, sustainable developenvironment and good governance standards; underlines that to date, GSP+ has had a positive and visible impact with regard to ratification of these conventions, but less so with regard to their implementation, and therefore hopes to place more emphasis on accompanying measures to improve implementation capacity;
Amendment 63 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Encourages the Commission, during the process of reviewing the GSP+ system, to adjust the criteria for application of this system to ensure that it really benefits the least developed countriescountries most in need, and to establish points of comparison, mechanisms and transparent criteria for granting and withdrawing preferences under this system; calls for full participation by the European Parliament throughout this process;