Activities of Marita ULVSKOG related to 2010/2095(INI)
Plenary speeches (3)
Explanations of vote
Explanations of vote
Industrial policy for the globalised era (debate)
Amendments (6)
Amendment 57 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Considers that the principal objective of EU industrial policy must be 'offensive' job-creation and full employment through an active industrial policy and the strengthening of European competitiveness, thereby establishing a globally competitive, green and resource- efficient European economy;
Amendment 129 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. Stresses the crucial importance of free trade to the development of European industry;
Amendment 195 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 a (new) (between "Resources" and paragraph 13)
Paragraph 12 a (new) (between "Resources" and paragraph 13)
12a. Considers that economic growth can and should be decoupled from increased use of resources;
Amendment 216 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 – introductory part
Paragraph 14 – introductory part
14. Stresses that the availability of favourably priced raw materials is of central importance to European industry’s development possibilities, and therefore calls on the Commission to present a comprehensive raw materials strategy in 2010, which should include:
Amendment 295 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 – indent 1 a (new)
Paragraph 16 – indent 1 a (new)
- securing the right to lifelong learning for all citizens, who must be given the opportunity to retrain during their working life, which is crucial for equality and solidarity but also competitiveness in times of economic difficulties,
Amendment 336 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Calls for a stronger, coordinated EU policy on lead markets, such as the environmental industries (some 3.5 million employees, EUR 300 billion turnover, up to 50% of the global market); stresses that many ‘traditional’ markets – steel, automobiles and shipbuilding, for example – have a strong capacity for innovation and/or offer comparative advantages, of which full use should be made; for these purposes, product-specific legislation such as the eco-design directive should be developed further, and industry-stimulating initiatives such as the ‘green car initiative’ put in place; considers that market-based instruments and other incentives can also play a major role in creating driving forces to develop such lead markets;