4 Amendments of Dennis de JONG related to 2015/2233(INI)
Amendment 30 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 - point a - point iii
Paragraph 2 - point a - point iii
iii. to ensure that the TiSA provides reciprocal access, notwithstanding the right of countries to adopt regulations which are duly justified on public policy grounds; therefore calls on the Commission to oppose any type of standstill or ratchet clauses affecting public services and services of general interest;
Amendment 49 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 - point b - point i
Paragraph 2 - point b - point i
i. to ensure that the negotiations maintain and strengthen the fundamental role played by public services and services of general interest in the European Union, which provide an essential safety net for citizens and contribute to social cohesion, growth and employment; safeguards for public services and services of general interest should be part of the agreement;
Amendment 88 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 - point c - point iv a (new)
Paragraph 2 - point c - point iv a (new)
iva. to ensure that all signatories of the TiSA agreement have ratified the core labour standards from the ILO which include freedom of association and the right to collective bargaining; the effective abolition of child labour; the elimination of all forms of forced or compulsory labour and the elimination of discrimination in respect of employment and occupation;
Amendment 89 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 - point c - point iv b (new)
Paragraph 2 - point c - point iv b (new)
ivb. to ensure protection of EU small and medium sized service providers from unfair trading practices from services providers from outside the EU, for example by an article ensuring strict supervisory authorities and competition authorities which should at least contain the GATS Art. IX on 'Business practices';