7 Amendments of Robert ROCHEFORT related to 2014/2228(INI)
Amendment 34 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Is convinced, however, that TTIP should not only cut down barriers but also aim at promoting European high levels of consumer protection; observes that in most sectors EU and US standards and regulatory environmentsaccording to the TFUE (Treaty on the functioning of the EU), the EU shall ensure this high level; considers, therefore, that approximating our regulations represents a unique chance to establish high-quality standards and laws for consumers which will be the de facto international standards; stresses that such approximation must preserve the level of protection of existing standards and not preclude adopting future high standards;
Amendment 138 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Calls for the setting-up of an ambitious and effective cooperation mechanism aimed at creating common standards where possible in existing procedures, and at establishing a dialogue between regulators on technical procedures to ensure that there is no unintended divergence in future standards in key sectors covered by TTIP; believes that EU- US common standards should be promoted in all international forums;
Amendment 172 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Supports the establishment of a mandatory structural dialogue and cooperation between regulators, in complete respect of regulatory autonomy, in particular in the engineering sector, comprising electrical and mechanical machinery, appliances and equipmentlimited to the sectors covered by TTIP and in complete respect of regulatory autonomy; welcomes an improved regulatory cooperation; stresses that this should involve early warning mechanisms and exchanges at the time of preparation of regulations; believes that regulatory divergences are the central non-tariff barrier (NTB) to trade, and that regulators should explore ways to promote compatibility, such as mutual recognition, harmonisation or alignment of requirements in the engineering sector, comprising electrical and mechanical machinery, appliances and equipment, and that regulators should explore ways to promote compatibility;
Amendment 279 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point a – point iii a (new)
Paragraph 1 – point a – point iii a (new)
(iiia) to attempt to make the negotiations lead to a convergence of standards, based on norms of demanding quality and safety, since the European model, with its high quality standards, is not negotiable;
Amendment 300 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point a a (new)
Paragraph 1 – point a a (new)
(aa) to consider that this agreement will be ‘win-win’ only if the European Union gives itself the means for greater integration, which involves completion of the Single Market and strengthening of its economic, budgetary, fiscal and political governance;
Amendment 495 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point b – point xi
Paragraph 1 – point b – point xi
(xi) to ensure that account is taken of the discrepancies in the openness of public procurement markets on both sides of the Atlantic and the huge interest on the part of European companies in obtaining access to public contracts in the US both at federal and state level, for example for construction services, traffic infrastructure and goods and services while respecting sustainability criteria for procurement on both sides, inter alia the new EU procurement and concession package entering into force in 2016; to invite the European Union to introduce a ‘European Business Act’, modelled on the ‘American Business Act’ and supporting the economic development of SMEs and European industry;
Amendment 806 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point d – point xv a (new)
Paragraph 1 – point d – point xv a (new)
(xva) to ensure that the agreement guarantees a high level of protection for European Geographical Indications for consumer products and for food, wines and spirits, enabling the producers’ know- how to be preserved;