7 Amendments of Sari ESSAYAH related to 2009/2237(INI)
Amendment 29 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital H a (new)
Recital H a (new)
Ha. whereas the enormous difference in numbers and economic power between farmers and retailers is a clear indication of an imbalanced food supply chain. Whereas in order to balance out the numbers it is necessary to promote the development of economic organisations of farmers. Whereas cooperatives play a central role by increasing their influence and negotiating power,
Amendment 30 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital H a (new)
Recital H a (new)
Ha. whereas resorting only to legislation is not the solution to the problems in the food chain. Whereas the route to follow should be based on a regulatory framework that would enable the operation of voluntary self-regulatory agreements,
Amendment 104 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Calls on the Commission to submit a legislative proposal on better implementation of competition rules in the food chain so as to effectively limit the development of dominant market positions and strengthen farmers" bargaining power through efficient producer and economic organisations and SMEs;
Amendment 110 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. Considers that it will also be necessary to coordinate and harmonise at EU level the approach and actions of the national competition authorities, in particular when addressing abusive commercial practices and cooperative mergers;
Amendment 115 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. Considers that a “food Trading Ombudsman” that adjudicates on disputes, similar to initiatives at Member State level, should be implemented at European level. The enforcement of contracts or any other voluntary agreements in case of disputes is of particular relevance and in this respect the European Ombudsman again is of paramount importance;
Amendment 143 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
Amendment 169 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Urges the Council to further encourage self-regulation initiatives so as to strengthen farmers" bargaining positions, especially through support to economic and producer organisations;