3 Amendments of Elisabetta GARDINI related to 2015/2346(INI)
Amendment 38 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Understands an NTB as being a cost introduced by regulatory action which must be borne by a firm which seeks to enter a market, and which is not borne by firms already in the market, – with the effect of discriminating, even indirectly, against non-national firms as opposed to domestic ones – or a cost which accrues to non- national firms which is not borne by domestic firms;
Amendment 187 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 30
Paragraph 30
30. Points out that restrictive regulagulations that impose restrictions on retail and wholesale activities create significant barriwhich run counters to entry, leading to fewer new outlet openings, hampering competition and leading to higher prices for consumers; underlines in this regard that fees, inspection charges and other measures may prima facie serve legitimate public policy objectives, but through the use of thresholds or other criteria function as NTBEU law and are disproportionate, can create significant barriers to entry, potentially leading to discrimination between domestic firms and non-national firms; believes that all operational restrictions placed on retail or wholesale activities should not unduly or disproportionately restrict these activities, and must not lead to de facto discrimination between market operators;
Amendment 191 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 31
Paragraph 31
31. Calls on the Commission to set out best practices on retail establishment and operational restrictions in the single market, while fully respecting the principles of subsidiarity and proportionality;