7 Amendments of Robert ROCHEFORT related to 2010/2109(INI)
Amendment 36 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Recognises the need to further analyse price differences in the EU, in order to ensure greater price transparency and comparability for consumers, without prejudice to national fiscal and labour market rules; recalls in this context the importance of methodically collecting prices of goods which are comparable throughout the Member States and the need for active cooperation between national statistical agencies to this effect;
Amendment 66 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Considers that accessibility must be addressed in full respect of subsidiarity; underlines, however, that local planning must not circumvent the Services Directive and create hidden barriers to the establishment of retailers;
Amendment 73 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Emphasises that e-commerce is an important complement to offline trade and that appropriate action must be taken to develop its full potential; calls on the Commission to include in the upcoming Communication on e-commerce measures to enhance confidence, in particular by simplifying registration of domains across borders, improving secure online payment and facilitating cross-border debt recovery, and improving information to consumers on their rights, particularly concerning cancellations and opportunities to appeal;
Amendment 96 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
Paragraph 21
21. Takes note, however, of a widespread concern about market dominance by bigger actors, who are perceived to impose unfair terms on suppliers and smaller traders, for instance through mechanisms of selective distribution, restrictive practices, territorial segmentation, price control and delisting without notice, thereby distorting competition; underlines that the entire retail supply chain is affected by such practices;
Amendment 109 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22
Paragraph 22
22. Emphasises that the development of private labels should not affectbe developed in such a way as to increase consumer choice or theand make it possibilityle for SMEs to expand;
Amendment 119 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26
Paragraph 26
26. Supports the excellent work underway by the Experts Platform on B2B contractual practices of the High Level Forum for a Better Functioning Food Supply Chain, in particular to define, list and assess what constitutes a manifestly unfair commercial practice, based on data and concrete examples; calls for strong support to be given to initiatives to promote dialogue on this between the interested parties;
Amendment 149 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 37
Paragraph 37
37. Asks the Commission to prepare a comprehensive European Action Plan for Retail in consultation with the retail sector in order to set out a strategy, building on achievements and addressing outstanding issues, with sector-specific recommendations;