8 Amendments of Enikő GYŐRI related to 2019/2131(INI)
Amendment 13 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Calls, moreover, on the Commission either to further enhance global cooperation on competition matters orand to ensure fair conditions for competition via bilateral trade agreements and in international forums; fully supports the Commission’s efforts in the context of the ongoing World Trade Organisation (WTO) reform to update the multilateral rules on subsidies or sectoral initiatives to adequately address subsidies at international level;
Amendment 25 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6 a. Considers that the possible inclusion of precise, justiciable ILO core standards under WTO law could be explored in the context of the ongoing WTO reform in order to contribute to a global level-playing field also in this regard.
Amendment 37 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Calls on the Commission to develop the influence of competition policy in the world, in particular by stepping up cooperation with the USA and China, as a global level playing field in a rule-based multilateral trading system is key for European companies;
Amendment 80 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Calls on the Commission to adopt a more favourable approach to industrial cooperation in order to foster the emergence of European leaders that are globally competitive; the strengthening of European industry should not include the relaxation of competition and should not be to the detriment of SMEs that are the major source of the European GDP; competition is the guarantor of a level playing field for our companies, i.e. that companies can grow on the basis of their merits;
Amendment 126 #
Motion for a resolution
Subheading 2 a (new)
Subheading 2 a (new)
8. Calls on the Commission that in order to help SMEs cope with the greater challenges of entering new markets and enable them to compete on their own merits, EU trade and competition policy should contribute to an SME-friendly trade environment;
Amendment 144 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Stresses that the buying-outwhile the concern over killer acquisitions is to be taken seriously, it may not be forgotten that the majority of start-ups by dominant players dries upare founded with the hope of an exit (acquisition by a larger firm). Serial entrepreneurship and exit strategy create a drive for innovation and, thereatens sovereignty, and calls on the Commission to reverse the burden of proof with regard to such buy- outs;fore hindering such acquisitions may ultimately not achieve its desired effect. The burden of proof shall always lie with the competition authority.
Amendment 184 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Stresses that, while intermediation platforms play a major role in access to consumers for online services, some abuse their privileged position by acting as gatekeepers; calls on the Commission to conclude its preliminary investigation into Spotify’s complaint about Apple’s anticompetitive practices and to launch a formal procedure as soon as possibleongoing investigations;
Amendment 313 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25
Paragraph 25
25. Stresses the desire for a greater role for Parliament in determining and developing competition policy, along the lines of that played by the US Congress, which even has the power to launch investigations;.