Activities of Emma McCLARKIN related to 2014/2233(INI)
Shadow opinions (1)
OPINION on the external impact of EU trade and investment policy on public-private initiatives in countries outside the EU
Amendments (6)
Amendment 8 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Recalls the importance of public-private partnerships (PPPs) as a vehicle for economic growth, competitiveness and job creation both in the single market and abroad; notes that European companies are well equipped to compete for and operate such arrangements;
Amendment 10 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Stresses that positive experiences of PPPs derive from improved delivery of projects, good quality ratio or value for cost, possibility for long-term financing of the costs, the stimulus provided for innovation and research, but also as regards more flexible and skilled management environment;
Amendment 12 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 b (new)
Paragraph 1 b (new)
1b. Recalls that in the building, infrastructures, environment, telecommunications or energy networks - there are number of risks inherent and that the government, through PPPs, transfers part of risk to the private contractor so that both can reap the benefits but also share the risks and responsibilities of projects; stresses furthermore that adequate risk sharing is essential to reduce the costs of a project and ensure its successful implementation and viability;
Amendment 29 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Stresses that EU markets are opefor public procurement are largely open to international competition, with rules aimed at enhancing fair and effective competition within the single market and providing a level playing field for international investors; recalls that there is no discrimination on the basis of foreign ownership or control, and that companies from abroad may establish themselves locally in order to participate in PPPs;
Amendment 36 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. StressesUnderlines that, in order to attract private sector to PPPs, especially cross- border, it is paramount to provide the investors with enough assurances that their long term investment will benefit from secure environment, legal certainty and good governance; stresses therefore the need to ensure effective protection of investments and economic assets held by European companies as part of PPP arrangements outside the EU;
Amendment 40 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Calls on the Commission, following the principle of reciprocity, to explore further opportunities to open up market access for European companies in the context of PPP arrangements outside the EU.