Activities of George Sabin CUTAȘ related to 2011/2306(INI)
Plenary speeches (2)
Trade aspects of the Eastern partnership (A7-0183/2012 - Miloslav Ransdorf) (vote)
Trade aspects of the Eastern partnership (short presentation)
Shadow reports (1)
REPORT on the trade aspects of the Eastern Partnership PDF (178 KB) DOC (108 KB)
Amendments (16)
Amendment 1 #
Motion for a resolution
Citation 8 a (new)
Citation 8 a (new)
- Having regard to the EP recommendations for the negotiation of Association Agreements with Moldova, Georgia, Armenia and Azerbaijan;
Amendment 29 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Recognises the short-term sacrifices that need to be made by the Eastern Partners in order to enhance their trade relations with the EUIs aware that greater trade integration can have both costs and benefits for our Eastern Partners, but believes that, in the long run, the benefits will be higher than the costs; emphasises that the support and involvement of civil society in promoting the long-term benefits is key for the success of the reform process;
Amendment 52 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Takes note of the creation on 18 October 2011 of a free-trade zone among the majority of members of the Commonwealth of Independent States, which include the EU Eastern Partners with the exception of Georgia and, for the time being, Azerbaijan; recognises that a potential free-trade agreementbelieves that the conclusion of FTAs with othe EU does not prohibit the EU’s partners from concluding free trade agreementsr countries should not harm the DCFTAs that the Eastern Partnership countries conclude with other countries, and EU, emphasises in this regard that it is important for the EU to provide the Eastern Partners with an attractive and viable alternative;
Amendment 56 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 a (new)
Paragraph 15 a (new)
15a. Notes at the same time that the EU is the main export partner of most of the Eastern Partnership countries;
Amendment 59 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 b (new)
Paragraph 17 b (new)
17b. Stresses that the DCFTAs should form an integrated part of a broader Association Agreement that would include provisions on a political dialogue touching upon human rights, democratic values and the rule of law;
Amendment 61 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 d (new)
Paragraph 17 d (new)
17d. Calls for an ambitious approach in integrating the economies of the EU and of the Eastern Partnership countries through DCFTAs by including other aspects related to free and fair trade; recommends that all DCFTAs include a binding sustainable development chapter with provisions on environmental protection and international labour rights;
Amendment 65 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Encourages Armenia to continue its work with the same enthusiasm in order to be able to meet all the conditions forWelcomes the decision taken by the European Commission to launch talks in view of starting the DCFTA negotiations in the coming monthswith Armenia;
Amendment 68 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 b (new)
Paragraph 19 b (new)
19b. Believes that the conclusion of a DCFTA will stimulate Armenia’s economy, by, among others, boosting competition;
Amendment 78 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 31
Paragraph 31
31. Calls on the Azerbaijani Government to genuinely engage in fighting corruption and social inequalities that can lead to social unrest, improve access to financing for businesses, thereby making the country’s economy more competitive and attractive for foreign investment;
Amendment 93 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 36 a (new)
Paragraph 36 a (new)
36a. Recalls that the EU is Belarus´ second biggest trading partner after Russia;
Amendment 103 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 41 a (new)
Paragraph 41 a (new)
41a. Believes that the EU should help strengthening Belarusian civil society by reorienting EU funds in this direction;
Amendment 113 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 48
Paragraph 48
48. Regrets however that Georgia still remainhas one of the poorestmost fragile economies among our Eastern Partners, and emphasises that the DCFTA would help to unleash Georgia’s potential and enable the country to become an attractive location for investment;
Amendment 114 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 48 a (new)
Paragraph 48 a (new)
48a. Calls on the European Commission to ensure, through the negotiation of the Association Agreement, the implementation of fair trade, sustainable development, human rights, labour standards, and good governance in Georgia; to guarantee, in particular, that Georgian labour laws fulfil core ILO conventions, in particular conventions 87 and 98, and that child labour is eliminated;
Amendment 115 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 48 b (new)
Paragraph 48 b (new)
48b. Encourages Georgia to perfect its legislation, improve the efficiency of its institutions and ensure high quality- control standards for its products in order to comply with the requirements set out by the European Commission;
Amendment 119 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 51
Paragraph 51
51. Recognises with satisfaction that Moldova, while remaining one of the poorest countries in the regiondespite the fragility of its economy, has in recent years undergone a remarkable reform process and greatly improved its economic performance; highlights in this regard the vital importance of the financial assistance provided by the International Monetary Fund and the macrofinancial assistance provided by the EU;
Amendment 131 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 61
Paragraph 61
61. Points out however that the application of the DCFTA will also bring about structural and political reforms; questions in this regard the current EU position, which makes the political reforms a precondition for the conclusion of the Association Agreement and consequently the DCFTA; calls on the Commission to examine the possibilities of initialling and implementing the DCFTA regardless of the conclusion of the Association Agreement, i.e. as an ad interim agreement;