3 Amendments of Jürgen KLUTE related to 2010/2203(INI)
Amendment 5 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Acknowledges that bilateral investment treaties (BITs) now fall under the exclusive competence of the EU, which, being an important economic bloc, carries very considerable weight in negotiations and therefore, with a view to concluding more balanced agreements, should if possible encourage investment agreements with economic and trading areas;
Amendment 7 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Notes the need for a coordinated European framework, one that is focusdesigned ton providing certainty, ande certainty and makes it possible to respect the principles and objectives of the European Union’s external action in general, including promoting the rule of law, human rights and sustainable development; notes the positive intended move from Member State - third country BITs to EU - third country BITs and that a transitional system needs to be put into place during such a shift towards a European investment framework;
Amendment 9 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Notes that Member States are resolute in accepting the replacement of existing BITs, on the condition that the new BITs are based on equal or superior term if the new BITs are based on equal or superior terms and are compatible with the other policies of the Union and its Member States, including policies on environmental protection, decent work, occupational health and safety, consumer protection, cultural diversity, development, competition and tax regimes;