9 Amendments of Niccolò RINALDI related to 2013/2739(RSP)
Amendment 5 #
Motion for a resolution
Citation 11 a (new)
Citation 11 a (new)
- having regard to the three EU task forces: EU-Tunisia, EU-Egypt and EU- Jordan,
Amendment 7 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas the Arab Spring has brought about dramaticsignificant changes to the peoples of the countries concerned and there is considerable expectation that the European Union will respond in a manner commensurate with the commitments it undertook towards its Southern neighbours in the framework of the European Neighbourhood Policy, in particular the "more for more" principle to develop civil society;
Amendment 17 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital D
Recital D
D. whereas the use of Deep and Comprehensive Free Trade Agreements (DCFTAs) where the economic and political requirements are met offer a means of furthering the economic links between the European Union and the Euromed SMCs, particularly as regards regulatory convergence;
Amendment 40 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Calls for the launch of negotiations for further Agreements on Conformity Assessment and Acceptance of industrial products (ACAA) with as many SMCs as possible given that these agreements offer a means to eliminate trade barriers and make products more mutually acceptable thereby allowing for reciprocal opening of industrial markets; believes that wherevern possible these ACAAs should be incorporated into DCFTA negotiations in order to avoid overstretching the negotiation capacity of the target countries and in order to avoid having overlapping provisions;
Amendment 43 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Highlights the importance of greater regional economic integration between the SMCs themselves, in particular via creating and strengthening regional value chains, which should be encouraged; regrets that the Agadir Agreement has not delivered on its objectives, particularly with regard to SMEs, and that trade between the signatories remains limited; recommends in this respect, a greater emphasis on visa facilitation which would allow SME business representatives to travel for business purposes; highlights the importance of developing bilateral chambers of commerce which are largely absent within the region, but which could contribute to cooperation in joint trade activities and mutual exchanges between economic partners, including seminars and business fairs; believes that the Euro- Mediterranean investment facilitation mechanism could greatly strengthen the Euromed trade partnership by enhancing transparency and facilitating trade in products covered by Euro- Mediterranean free trade agreements;
Amendment 44 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 a (new)
Paragraph 8 a (new)
8a. Urges progress to be made with regard to cultural services which have significant potential benefits particularly in the tourism sector; notes the broader importance of cultural exchanges such as fellowships for SMC students of both genders and from all socio-economic and ethnic backgrounds, particularly in the fields of economics, business, IT, communications and trade; reiterates the call for establishment of Euromed Erasmus (including Erasmus for Entrepeneurs) and Da Vinci programmes; believes that such exchanges can create lasting connections with future business partners in the SMCs;
Amendment 54 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Welcomes the mobility partnership signed with Morocco in June 2013, the first of its kind between the Union and a Mediterranean partner, which will facilitate the issuing of visas for certain groups of people such as business professionals and researchers; hopes that the ongoing negotiations on mobility partnerships with Tunisia and with Jordan will be concluded in the near future; Reiterates the importance of visa facilitation particularly for SMEs and entrepreneurs, and urges greater progress to be made in this regard throughout the region;
Amendment 58 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Is concerned over the recent deterioration of Tunisian democratic process; rRecalls that stable democratic transition is a precondition for economic development and social reforms and, ultimately, for attracting international investment and generating sustainable growth;
Amendment 68 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. RegretNotes the disappointing export performance of Jordan in recent years; Welcomes the fact that the EU decided to grant loans of up to €180 million to Jordan in support of Jordan's economic adjustment and reform programme; calls on Ministers to explore ways of achieving further progress in this area at the Union for the Mediterranean Trade Ministerial taking place in November;