18 Amendments of Morten LØKKEGAARD related to 2022/2188(INI)
Amendment 2 #
Draft opinion
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas the economic partnership between the EU and UK should generate mutually beneficial opportunities and ensure legal certainty for businesses, especially SMEs and protection for consumers; whereas full implementation of the Windsor Framework is of the utmost importance for the integrity of the internal market and the customs union, which are areas that fall under the responsibility of the Committee on the Internal Market and Consumer Protection;
Amendment 6 #
Draft opinion
Recital C a (new)
Recital C a (new)
C a. whereas EU has reacted quickly to implement the Windsor framework and now the UK is expected to promptly implement its part thereof;
Amendment 8 #
Draft opinion
Recital G
Recital G
G. whereas the UK Competition and Markets Authority is no longer part of the EU Consumer Protection Cooperation Network; whereas cooperation between authorities is vital to ensure proper enforcement of consumer rights and should be stepped up;
Amendment 11 #
Draft opinion
Recital H
Recital H
H. whereas EU and UK consumer protection provisions will diverge over time and will impact consumers, notably when it comes to passenger rights; whereas the Commission will track the divergence between EU and UK laws; whereas access to this divergence tracking wouldill benefit Parliament and civil society organisations by better allowing them to scrutinise the implementation of the TCA;
Amendment 14 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Welcomes the conclusion of the Windsor Framework; welcomes the fact that this agreement establishes new rules with regard to sharing customs data in order to enable real-time access; takes note of the recommendation of 24 March 2023 on the subject of enforcement and market surveillance; and stresses the need for effective mechanisms to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, in order to provide legal certainty for businesses, especially SMEs, to enhance consumer protection and to guarantee level playing field in the EU-UK relationship;
Amendment 15 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. CStresses that EU has reacted quickly to implement the Windsor framework and now the UK is expected to promptly implement its part thereof; furthermore, considers it essential that both parties fully comply with the Withdrawal Agreement, the Protocol thereto and the Windsor Framework to facilitate the unprecedented levels of UK access to the EU internal market under the TCA while preserving the integrity of the internal market and the customs union, and fostering fair competition;
Amendment 15 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Notes with satisfaction that numerous EU and UK education, youth and cultural institutions and organisations continue their relations on a bilateral basis despite the lack of funding and increased administrative efforts and obstacles; is concerned that not all organisations may be able to afford the additional human resources it requires to maintain or pursue those connections;
Amendment 19 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Calls on the Commission to ensure that the EU and the UK cooperate closely on the subject of customs, including by ensuring an effective exchange of information and, constructive dialogue and effective method of cooperation between customs administrations, in addition to an interoperable and coordinated Single Window Environment, and by implementing common standards and data elements aimed at simplifying clearance processes; furthermore, calls for regular reviews and evaluations to ensure that established cooperation mechanisms remain effective and future-proof;
Amendment 24 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Calls on the Commission to start implementingStresses the importance of Article 96 of the TCA on cooperation on market surveillance and non-food product safety and compliance without delayand calls on the Commission to implement it without delay; calls for the development of joint initiatives and projects, as well as the establishment of dedicated ways of communication and coordination between the EU and the UK to facilitate the exchange of information, best practices, and technical expertise in the areas of market surveillance and product safety; stresses the need for regular monitoring, evaluation and reporting on the progress of the cooperation efforts stipulated in Article 96;
Amendment 24 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Regrets the narrowness of the ‘value for money’ approach adopted by the UK Government regarding Erasmus+, which disregards the numerous benefits in terms of exchange of knowledge and transferrable skills for students, teachers and administrative staff, the contribution to diversity on campuses and in schools, and its contribution to broadening its participants’ outlooks and opportunities, as well as their employability;
Amendment 29 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Welcomes the new possibility to dedicate 20 % of the Heading 2 budget of the Erasmus+ 2021-2027 programme to outgoing international mobility outside the 33 countries participating fully in Erasmus+Erasmus + programme countries; notes, however, that this part cannot be dedicated entirely to one specific partner country, and does not replace the missed opportunities resulting from the UK’s withdrawal from the Erasmus+ programme;
Amendment 31 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Calls on the Commission to provide Parliament and the public with access to the data tracking the divergence between EU and UK law; recognises the importance of such tracking mechanism for ensuring informed decision-making, enhancing public trust, and facilitating a deeper understanding of the post-Brexit context; calls for the establishment of a platform, allowing public access to up-to- date information on the areas of EU-UK law divergence.
Amendment 33 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Notes that 11 UK Uuniversities are partners in alliances through the European Universities initiative; regrets that these cooperation projects will end when the first-generation alliances expire (at the end of 2024); notes that UK universities are allowed to be part of Universities alliances, but cannot be included in the governance structure anymore, relegating them de facto to a second class partner;
Amendment 47 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 29
Paragraph 29
29. Notes that the plethora of migration rules, including different visa and work- permit systems in each of the EU Member States, as well as customs and VAT rules for merchandising, rules on cabotage and cross-border trade for specialist hauliers transporting merchandising and stage decor between the UK and the EU, are making it difficult and expensive for emerging and independent UK artists to tour in the EU or participate in European festivals; notes that EU artists are also affected by similar issues when touring in the UK;
Amendment 50 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 30
Paragraph 30
30. Stresses that streamlining visa and work arrangements is in the interest of the cultural and creative sectors in both the EU and the UK and urges both parties to work towards an agreement; believes that these visa and work arrangements should be part of a future EU framework for artists and cultural professionals;
Amendment 55 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 31 a (new)
Paragraph 31 a (new)
31a. Regrets that the number of EU citizens working in the cultural and creative industries in the UK has dropped since Brexit 15a; _________________ 15a The Compendium of Cultural Policies, UK Office for National Statistics.
Amendment 64 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 33
Paragraph 33
33. Stresses the importance of international youth projects and volunteering, which enable young people to broaden their horizons, while creating an appetite for discovering other cultures that has lifelong benefits;
Amendment 68 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 35 a (new)
Paragraph 35 a (new)