5 Amendments of Olga SEHNALOVÁ related to 2016/2244(INI)
Amendment 31 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital G a (new)
Recital G a (new)
G a. Whereas, the Commission has defined unfair trading practices as "practices that deviate grossly from good commercial conduct, are contrary to good faith and fair dealing and are unilaterally imposed by one trading partner on another"1a; _________________ 1a"Tackling unfair trading practices in the business-to-business food supply chain", COM(2014)472.
Amendment 32 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital G b (new)
Recital G b (new)
G b. Whereas the "fear factor" comes into play in commercial relationships, with the weaker party being unable to make effective use of their rights and unwilling to lodge a complaint about unfair trading practices imposed by the stronger party, for fear of compromising their commercial relationships;
Amendment 33 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Considers that for the completion of the single market in the retail sector, franchising can play an important role, provided that effective protection of both franchisors and franchisees against unfair trading practices is offered throughout the EU; however, this is not currently the case, as different measures exist between Member States, leading to a high degree of divergence and diversification between Member States in terms of the level, nature and form of legal protection;
Amendment 39 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1 a. Envisages that in view of the strong-border component in franchising, a uniform approach to correct unfair trading practices at EU level is advisable;
Amendment 84 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 a (new)
Paragraph 8 a (new)
8 a. Recalls that Parliament has repeatedly asked the Commission to set up an EU legislative framework banning unfair trading practices in the food supply chain; urges the Commission to submit such a proposal without delay;