Awaiting committee decision
2016/2031(INI) Towards a new trade framework between the EU and Turkey and the modernisation of the the customs union
Lead committee dossier: INTA/8/03712
Legal Basis RoP 052
| Role | Committee | Rapporteur | Shadows |
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| Opinion | AFET | PIRI Kati (S&D) | |
| Opinion | EMPL | ||
| Lead | INTA | BORRELLI David (EFD) | PABRIKS Artis (EPP), DANTI Nicola (S&D), STARBATTY Joachim (ECR), LAMBSDORFF Alexander Graf (ALDE), KOULOGLOU Stelios (GUE/NGL), KELLER Ska (Verts/ALE), FERRAND Edouard (ENF) |
| Opinion | LIBE | SÓGOR Csaba (EPP) |
Legal Basis RoP 052
Subjects
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2016/03/10
Committee referral announced in Parliament, 1st reading/single reading
Documents
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| 313 |
2016/2031(INI)
2017/01/26
LIBE
68 amendments...
Amendment 1 #
Draft opinion Recital A a (new) A a. whereas, in accordance with Article 207 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, the common commercial policy is pursued within the framework of the principles and objectives of the Union's external action and, in particular, Articles 3 and 5 of the Treaty on European Union, sustainable development, eradication of poverty, consolidation and support for democracy, the rule of law, the protection of human rights and the principles of international law;
Amendment 10 #
Draft opinion Recital B a (new) B a. whereas in November 2016 the European Parliament passed a Resolution 2016/2993 asking for the freezing of the accession talks with Turkey due to the serious and persistent breach of the principles of liberty, democracy, respect for human rights, fundamental freedoms and the rule of law by the Turkish government in recent years, and especially since the failed coup attempt in July 2016; whereas this would entail that no new chapters would be opened and no new initiatives would be undertaken in relation to Turkey’s EU accession, including the enhancement of the Customs Union;
Amendment 11 #
Draft opinion Recital C C. whereas the 2014 World Bank evaluation of the EU-Turkey Customs Union
Amendment 12 #
C a. whereas the Union launched the Visa Liberalisation Dialogue with Turkey on 16 December 2013, which is based on the Visa Liberalisation Roadmap, a document setting out the requirements that Turkey needs to meet in order to enable the Commission to propose to the European Parliament and the Council an amendment to Regulation (EC) No 539/2001 which would allow Turkish citizens to travel without a visa for short stays of 90 days within any 180-day period for business, touristic or family purposes, in the Schengen area;
Amendment 13 #
Draft opinion Recital C b (new) C b. whereas Turkey has not proceeded to the full, effective and non- discriminatory implementation of the existing CU towards the Republic of Cyprus;
Amendment 14 #
Draft opinion Recital D D. whereas the Fourth Report on the Progress made on the Implementation of the EU-Turkey Statement notes that seven benchmarks of the Visa Liberalisation Roadmap still need to be met
Amendment 15 #
Draft opinion Recital D D. whereas the Fourth Report on the Progress made on the Implementation of the EU
Amendment 16 #
D. whereas the Fourth Report on the Progress made on the Implementation of the EU-Turkey Statement notes that seven benchmarks of the Visa Liberalisation Roadmap
Amendment 17 #
Draft opinion Recital D a (new) D a. whereas the European Commission’ 2016 Turkey Report SWD(2016) 366 clearly states in its Chapter 3 “Right to establishment and Freedom to provide services” that, in terms of Turkey’s ability to assume the obligations of membership, preparations are at an early stage on the right of establishment and freedom to provide services and that particular efforts must be made with regards the alignment with the Services Directive on the provision of cross-border services and set up a Point of Single Contact.
Amendment 18 #
Draft opinion Recital D a (new) D a. whereas the use of repressive measures under the state of emergency is unacceptable for a candidate country and is in breach of the EU’s founding principles of democratic values, the rule of law and respect for human rights, as well as contradicting the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights;
Amendment 19 #
Draft opinion Recital D b (new) D b. whereas, the European Parliament resolution of 24 November 2016 condemning human rights violations in Turkey and inviting member states to temporarily freeze the ongoing accession negotiations with Turkey;
Amendment 2 #
Draft opinion Recital A b (new) A b. whereas respect for the rule of law and fundamental rights, including freedom of expression, are at the core of the EU’s values, to which Turkey is formally committed through its application for EU membership and the related negotiations, and through its full membership of the Council of Europe;
Amendment 20 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 1 Amendment 21 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 1 1. Recognises that by enhancing two- way trade, economic integration, regulatory harmonisation and investment flows, the CU has been highly beneficial
Amendment 22 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 1 a (new) 1 a. Strongly condemns the repressive measures taken after the failed coup in July, which have led to the jailing of thousands of people, among them parliamentarians from the HDP party, mayors, party executives without any demonstrated link with the coup, journalists and academics, as well as all provisional detentions based on either political criteria or ungrounded suspicions of ‘praising a terrorist organisation’; expresses its deep concern regarding the rule of law, democracy and human rights in Turkey; urges the Turkish authorities to put every effort to defuse the tense post-coup political climate, and in particular to restore freedom of speech;
Amendment 23 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 1 a (new) 1 b. Refuse the upgrading and the strengthening of the Customs Union and bilateral trade relations with Turkey as long as Human rights and rule of law violations will last in Turkey;
Amendment 24 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 1 b (new) 1 c. Recalls the position of the European Parliament to temporarily freeze the ongoing accession negotiations and recognises that any procedure on modernising the CU should only begin once the respect of human rights is fully guaranteed for all people in Turkey;
Amendment 25 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 2 2. Considers that modernising
Amendment 26 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 2 2.
Amendment 27 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 2 2. Considers that modernising, balancing and widening the CU to include services, public procurement and agriculture would involve benefits for both parties
Amendment 28 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 2 2. Considers that modernising, balancing and widening the CU to include services, public procurement and agriculture would involve benefits for both parties; no positive outcome and no legal effectiveness can befall unless Turkey fully implements the CU with all member states, with no discrimination, including the Republic of Cyprus;
Amendment 29 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 2 2. Considers that modernising, balancing and widening the CU to include services, public procurement and agriculture would involve benefits for both parties; and is one of the instruments to keep Turkey anchored to the EU;
Amendment 3 #
Draft opinion Recital A c (new) A c. whereas the Customs Union facilitates the movement of goods and consequently a visa regime should be put in place to enable the free movement of people;
Amendment 30 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 3 Amendment 31 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 3 3. Notes that
Amendment 32 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 3 3. Notes that upgrading the CU is important namely and solely for Turkey; stresses that suspending work on upgrading the customs union would have serious economic consequences for the country, but also function as a sanction mechanism each time Turkey violates human rights, freedom of expression, international treaties and the good neighbour principle;
Amendment 33 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 3 a (new) 3 a. Calls Turkey to fully implement all its obligations concerning the additional Ankara Protocol of the EU-Turkey Association Agreement, which will allow for movement of goods without barrier trade, something that would contribute to the growth of trade relations with all EU members states;
Amendment 34 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 3 b (new) 3 b. Stresses that respect for fundamental rights and the rule of law is not only important for Turkish citizens, but also for businesses and investors;
Amendment 35 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 4 Amendment 36 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 4 4. Notes that, according to the World Bank report on the EU-Turkey customs union, Turkey’s exports to the European Union contribute most to employment creation in the
Amendment 37 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 4 4. Notes that, according to the World Bank report on the EU-Turkey customs union, Turkey’s exports to the European Union contribute most to employment creation in the
Amendment 38 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 4 4. Notes that, according to the World Bank report on the EU-Turkey customs union, Turkey’s exports to the European Union contribute most to employment creation in the country, which, in addition to Turkish citizens, also has a considerable impact on refugees
Amendment 39 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 4 4. Notes that, according to the World Bank report on the EU-Turkey customs
Amendment 4 #
Draft opinion Recital A Amendment 40 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 4 4. Notes that, according to the World Bank report on the EU-Turkey customs union, Turkey’s exports to the European Union contribute most to employment creation in the country, which, in addition to Turkish citizens, also has a considerable impact on refugees from conflict areas allowed to work in the country; Therefore calls the Turkish authorities to ensure the equal treatment with regards to labour rights of Turkish citizens and refugees;
Amendment 41 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 4 a (new) 4 a. Stresses that the modernisation of the EU-Turkey Customs Union should include legally binding social and labour standards;
Amendment 42 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 4 b (new) 4 b. Notes that the current Dispute Settlement Mechanism is ineffective, therefore calls for the institution of an efficient mechanism for resolving bilateral trade disputes;
Amendment 43 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 5 Amendment 44 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 5 5.
Amendment 45 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 5 5. Notes that the free movement of technical and management professionals is essential for deeper economic integration in the CU; highlights however that the free movement of above categories is only possible if requirements in terms of security and public order are met, that they don’t represent a risk of irregular migration and that they fulfil the needs of employment in both partners’ job markets; recognises that the need for visas for business travellers is perceived as being restrictive on trade in goods, and even more so in the potential event of inclusion of the provision of services in the CU;
Amendment 46 #
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Amendment 47 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 5 a (new) 5 a. Considers the inclusion of services in the CU as an important element of the trade negotiations, and underlines that the issue of visa for business travellers should be dealt with separately within the framework of the Visa Liberalisation Dialogue with Turkey;
Amendment 48 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 6 Amendment 49 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 6 6. Considers that visa-free travel or the creation of a long-term multiple-entry visa for business travellers w
Amendment 5 #
Draft opinion Recital A A. whereas, since the implementation of the customs union (CU) in 1995, the
Amendment 50 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 6 6. Considers that visa-free travel or the creation of a long-term multiple-entry visa for business travellers
Amendment 51 #
6. Considers that visa-free travel or the creation of a
Amendment 52 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 6 6.
Amendment 53 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 6 6. Considers that visa-free travel or the creation of a long-term multiple-entry visa for business travellers, especially owners of small and medium businesses, would have a positive impact on bilateral trade;
Amendment 54 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 6 6. Considers that visa-free travel or the creation of a long-term multiple-entry visa for business travellers would have a positive impact on bilateral trade, if Turkey fully cooperates and recognises all member states including the Republic of Cyprus;
Amendment 55 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 6 6.
Amendment 56 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 7 7.
Amendment 57 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 7 7. Re
Amendment 58 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 7 7. Regrets that to date Turkey has not fulfilled 7 out of 72 benchmarks of the visa
Amendment 59 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 7 7. Regrets that to date Turkey has not fulfilled 7 out of 72 benchmarks of the visa liberalisation roadmap and recalls the need for Turkey to
Amendment 6 #
Draft opinion Recital B B. whereas the
Amendment 60 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 7 7. Regrets that to date Turkey has not fulfilled 7 out of 72 benchmarks of the visa liberalisation roadmap according to the Commission’s proposal and recalls the need for Turkey to meet all 72 benchmarks
Amendment 61 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 7 7. Regrets that to date Turkey has not fulfilled 7 out of 72 benchmarks of the visa liberalisation roadmap and
Amendment 62 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 7 7. Regrets that to date Turkey has not fulfilled 7 out of 72 benchmarks of the visa liberalisation roadmap and recalls the need for Turkey to
Amendment 63 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 7 a (new) 7 a. Calls for the EU and its Heads of State and Government to revoke the EU- Turkey Statement by putting an end to the agreement.
Amendment 64 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 7 b (new) 7 b. Considers that no progress can result in the CU, unless Turkey officially cooperates with the Cypriot Authorities and fully fulfils its obligations required by the EU. Calls upon Turkey to respect the EU legal order by implementing the existing CY with all member states including the Republic of Cyprus.
Amendment 65 #
7 c. Considers that respect for the rule of law, democracy and fundamental rights should be an important element of a new trade agreement.
Amendment 66 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 7 d (new) 7 d. Regrets that the breaches of the principles of liberty, democracy, respect for human rights, fundamental freedoms and the rule of law that led this Parliament to ask for the freezing of the accession talks still persist in Turkey; insists that no actions envisaged to accelerate the accession process, including the modernisation of the CU, should be taking place until the situation is redressed; considers that this should also include the halt of returning refugees to Turkey under the EU-Turkey Statement on Migration
Amendment 67 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 7 e (new) 7 e. Considers that, taking into account the assessment carried out by the European Commission in its 2016 Turkey Report, Turkey still needs to undertake substantial efforts in order to align further with the "acquis communautaire" before the modernisation of the Customs Union can become a reality.
Amendment 68 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 7 f (new) 7 f. Concludes that the modernisation of the Customs Union between the EU and Turkey should be postponed to a later stage and should not be resumed until all the necessary, technical and legal conditions are meet and the political situation in Turkey has improved considerably.
Amendment 7 #
Draft opinion Recital B B. whereas the adoption of the CU was originally conceived as an intermediate step towards full accession in a relatively short period, and whereas the
Amendment 8 #
Draft opinion Recital B B. whereas the adoption of the CU was originally conceived as an intermediate step towards full accession of Turkey into the EU in a relatively short period, and whereas the CU is becoming increasingly less well equipped to address the changing dynamics of global trade integration;
Amendment 9 #
Draft opinion Recital B B. whereas the adoption of the CU was originally conceived and consequently implemented merely as an intermediate step towards full accession in a relatively short period, and whereas the CU is becoming increasingly less well equipped to address the changing dynamics of global trade integration;
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2017/02/02
AFET
55 amendments...
Amendment 1 #
Draft opinion Paragraph - 1 (new) -1. Notes that the Customs Union between Turkey and the European Union came into force in 1995 and has since remained unchanged, while changes in the world economy and technological advances has fundamentally changed the global trading landscape;
Amendment 10 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 1 1. Stresses that modernisation of the Customs Union will further strengthen the already strong economic ties between Turkey and the European Union (EU) and will keep Turkey economically anchored to the EU; believes that strengthening trade relations could bring concrete benefits to citizens in Turkey and EU Member States, and also contribute to both sides engaging in a positive reform agenda
Amendment 11 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 1 1. Stresses that modernisation of the Customs Union will further strengthen the already strong economic ties between Turkey and the European Union (EU)
Amendment 12 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 1 1. Stresses that modernisation of the Customs Union will further strengthen the already strong economic ties between Turkey and the European Union (EU) and will keep Turkey economically anchored to the EU; believes that strengthening trade relations could bring concrete benefits to citizens in Turkey and EU Member States, and also contribute to both sides engaging in a positive reform agenda
Amendment 13 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 1 a (new) 1a. Recalls that external policies, including trade policy, must contribute to protecting and promoting the values upheld by the EU, as defined in Article 2 of the TEU, such as democracy, the rule of law, respect of human rights, fundamental rights and freedoms;
Amendment 14 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 1 b (new) 1b. Emphasises that EU-Turkey trade relations are and must remain based on mutual respect for human rights and fundamental freedom;
Amendment 15 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 1 c (new) 1c. Stresses in this regard that the European Union must take a two-track approach in which negotiation on the modernisation of the Customs Union does not come at the expense of addressing ongoing concerns around the deterioration of the rule of law and undermining of fundamental freedoms in Turkey; neither can the Customs Union been considered a direct or indirect replacement of accession talks;
Amendment 16 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 2 2.
Amendment 17 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 2 2. Notes that the upgrade of the EU-Turkey trade relations forms an essential part of the efforts made by the EU and Turkey to deepen their relations in key areas of joint interest identified at the EU-Turkey Summit of 29 November 2015 and in the EU-Turkey
Amendment 18 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 2 2. Notes that the upgrade of the EU-Turkey trade relations could form
Amendment 19 #
2. Notes that the upgrade of the EU-Turkey trade relations forms an essential part of the efforts made by the EU and Turkey to deepen their relations in key areas of joint interest identified at the EU-Turkey Summit of 29 November 2015 and in the EU-Turkey statement of 18 March 2016; states that this is even more important now that the accession talks are stalled despite the significant short- and long-term strategic interests for both the EU as Turkey
Amendment 2 #
Draft opinion Paragraph - 1 a (new) 1a. Welcomes, therefore, the initiative to update the Customs Union to reflect these changes by broadening the scope to include more sectors, such as services and agricultural products, as well as to address current shortcomings in the Customs Union by looking to include new rules on for example trade and sustainable development, energy and raw materials and dispute settlement;
Amendment 20 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 2 2. Notes that the upgrade of the EU-Turkey trade relations forms an essential part of the efforts made by the EU and Turkey to deepen their relations in key areas of joint interest identified at the EU-Turkey Summit of 29 November 2015 and in the EU-Turkey statement of 18 March 2016; states that this is even more important now that the accession talks are stalled despite the significant short- and long-term strategic interests for both the EU a
Amendment 21 #
2a. Recalls its resolution adopted on 24 November 2016 whereby the European Parliament called for a temporary freeze on the accession negotiations as long as the situation of human rights and civil liberties does not improve in Turkey; considers that, out of consistency, the conditions set for resuming the accession negotiations should equally apply to the modernisation of the Customs Union;
Amendment 22 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 2 b (new) 2b. Reminds that the European Parliament will base the review of its position on “whether the rule of law and human rights are restored throughout the country”; warns that the constitutional reforms adopted by the Turkish Parliament on 21 January 2017 which could be confirmed by popular vote in an upcoming referendum, would seal the end to a democratic system of checks and balances in the country;
Amendment 23 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 2 c (new) 2c. Recalls that Turkey has not fully implemented the Additional Protocol to the EC-Turkey Association Agreement towards all Member States; underlines that the full implementation of the Additional Protocol, including towards the Republic of Cyprus must be a precondition for the negotiations;
Amendment 24 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 2 d (new) 2d. Regrets that Turkey does not fully fulfil its obligations required by the EU and does not cooperate with the Republic of Cyprus; Calls upon Turkey to respect EU legal order by implementing the existing Custom Union with all member states and thus removing any legal barriers blocking the current procedure.
Amendment 25 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 3 3. Takes note of Turkey’s recent rapprochement with Russia and the statements of the Turkish Government regarding the country’s possible accession to the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation; reiterates that the EU is Turkey’s main trading partner and that two thirds of the Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in Turkey comes from EU Member States; emphasises that the Customs Union requires Turkey to align its legislation with the acquis communautaire; recalls the finding from the 2016 report on Turkey that duty relief, free zones, surveillance measures and management of tariff quotas are not fully in line with the acquis; notes the Commissions’ conclusion that further trade integration with the EU would be stimulated by Turkey’s elimination of impediments to the functioning of the Customs Union;
Amendment 26 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 3 3.
Amendment 27 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 3 3.
Amendment 28 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 3 3. Takes note of Turkey’s recent rapprochement with Russia and the statements of the Turkish Government regarding the country’s possible accession to the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation; reiterates that the EU is Turkey’s main trading partner and that two thirds of the Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in Turkey comes from EU Member States; emphasises that the Customs Union requires Turkey to align its legislation with the acquis communautaire; Envisages that the legislative alignment will benefit the EU companies investing in or trading with Turkey, which will, in turn, promote growth and jobs both in the EU and Turkey.
Amendment 29 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 3 3. Takes note of Turkey’s recent rapprochement with Russia and the statements of the Turkish Government regarding the country’s possible accession to the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation; reiterates that the EU is Turkey’s main trading partner and that two thirds of the Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in Turkey comes from EU Member States; emphasises that the Customs Union requires Turkey to align its legislation with
Amendment 3 #
Draft opinion Paragraph - 1 b (new) 1b. Welcomes the greater transparency within the Commission and the increased role of Parliament in relation to the negotiation of international agreements, and supports the Commission’s transparency initiative, particularly in respect of trade agreements;
Amendment 30 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 4 4. Underlines the growing geopolitical and economic challenges facing Turkey as a result of instability in its neighbourhood, terrorism and the aftermath of the coup attempt of 15 July 2016; stresses that while the chaos and instability in the Middle East,
Amendment 31 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 4 4. Underlines the growing geopolitical and economic challenges facing Turkey as a result of instability in its neighbourhood, terrorism and the aftermath of the coup attempt of 15 July 2016;
Amendment 32 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 4 4. Underlines the growing geopolitical and economic challenges facing Turkey as a result of instability in its neighbourhood, terrorism and the aftermath of the coup attempt of 15 July 2016; stresses that while the chaos and instability in the Middle East, the Russian annexation of Crimea and intervention in Ukraine, are adversely affecting Turkey’s foreign trade within its neighbourhood, an upgraded Customs Union can help Turkey to overcome the challenges it faces, and contribute to transforming Turkey into a pillar of stability and an engine of growth for its citizens, if the necessary reforms are made
Amendment 33 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 4 4. Underlines the growing geopolitical and economic challenges facing Turkey as a result of instability in its neighbourhood, terrorism and the aftermath of the coup attempt of 15 July 2016; stresses that while the chaos and instability in the Middle East, the Russian annexation of Crimea and intervention in Ukraine, are adversely affecting Turkey’s foreign trade within its neighbourhood, an upgraded Customs Union can help Turkey to overcome the challenges it faces,
Amendment 34 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 4 4. Underlines the growing geopolitical and economic challenges facing Turkey as a result of instability in its neighbourhood, terrorism and the aftermath of the failed coup attempt of 15 July 2016; stresses that while the chaos and instability in the Middle East, the Russian annexation of Crimea and intervention in Ukraine, are adversely affecting Turkey’s foreign trade within its neighbourhood, an upgraded Customs Union can help Turkey to overcome the challenges it faces, and contribute to
Amendment 35 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 4 4. Underlines the growing geopolitical and economic challenges facing Turkey as a result of instability in its neighbourhood, terrorism and the aftermath of the coup attempt of 15 July 2016; stresses that while the chaos and instability in the Middle East, combined with poor relations with direct neighbourhood like Armenia, Greece, Syria and Cyprus, the Russian annexation of Crimea and intervention in Ukraine, are adversely affecting Turkey’s foreign trade within its neighbourhood, an upgraded Customs Union can help Turkey to overcome the challenges it faces, and contribute to transforming Turkey into a pillar of stability and an engine of growth for its citizens, if the necessary reforms are made by the government;
Amendment 36 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 4 4. Underlines the growing geopolitical and economic challenges facing Turkey as a result of instability in its neighbourhood, terrorism and the aftermath of the coup attempt of 15 July 2016; stresses that while the
Amendment 37 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 4 4. Underlines the growing geopolitical and economic challenges facing Turkey as a result of instability in its neighbourhood, terrorism
Amendment 38 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 4 4. Underlines the growing geopolitical and economic challenges facing Turkey as a result of instability in its neighbourhood, civil war, terrorism and the aftermath of the coup attempt of 15 July 2016;
Amendment 39 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 5 Amendment 4 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 1 1. Stresses that modernisation of the Customs Union will no further strengthen the already strong economic ties between Turkey and the
Amendment 40 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 5 5.
Amendment 41 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 5 5. Welcomes the fact that Turkish
Amendment 42 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 5 5. Welcomes the fact that Turkish regulatory alignment with EU standards resulting from the conclusion of the Customs Union has
Amendment 43 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 5 5. Welcomes the fact that Turkish regulatory alignment with EU standards resulting from the conclusion of the Customs Union, when in practice applied, has made the country more competitive; believes that the modernisation of the Customs Union would provide an opportunity for Turkey to revisit its growth model and escape from the ‘middle income (country) trap’; welcomes the fact that the deepening of the Customs Union will have a positive influence on Turkey’s economic governance and strengthen Turkey’s independent regulatory institutions;
Amendment 44 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 5 5.
Amendment 45 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 5 5. Welcomes the fact that Turkish regulatory alignment with EU standards resulting from the conclusion of the Customs Union has made the country more competitive; believes that the modernisation of the Customs Union would provide an opportunity for Turkey to revisit its growth model and escape from the ‘middle income (country) trap’;
Amendment 46 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 5 5. Welcomes the fact that Turkish regulatory alignment with EU standards resulting from the conclusion of the Customs Union has made the country more competitive; believes that the modernisation of the Customs Union would provide an opportunity for Turkey to revisit its growth model and escape from the ‘middle income (country) trap’;
Amendment 47 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 6 Amendment 48 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 6 6. Calls on the Commission
Amendment 49 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 6 6.
Amendment 5 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 1 1. Deeply regrets that the EU member states in the past missed the opportunity to link Turkey closer to the European Union while the country was making considerable progress and was enacting fundamental and promising reforms towards EU membership; Stresses that modernisation of the Customs Union
Amendment 50 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 6 6. Calls on the Co
Amendment 51 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 6 6. Emphasises that the EU is founded on democracy, the rule of law and fundamental rights. Calls on the Commission to include
Amendment 52 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 6 6. Calls on the Commission to include
Amendment 53 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 6 6. Calls on the Commission to include clear and strong political benchmarks in the upgraded Customs Union between Turkey and the EU
Amendment 54 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 6 6. Calls on the Commission to call off the Customs Union between Turkey and the EU and include political benchmarks in
Amendment 55 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 6 6. Calls on the Commission to include a political
Amendment 6 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 1 1. Stresses that while the modernisation of the Customs Union will further strengthen the already strong economic ties between Turkey and the European Union (EU),
Amendment 7 #
1. Stresses that modernisation and effective implementation of the Customs Union will further strengthen the already strong economic ties between Turkey and the European Union (EU) and will keep Turkey economically anchored to the EU; recalls that the Customs Union can only reach its full potential when Turkey fully implements the Additional Protocol vis-à-vis all Member States; believes that strengthening trade relations could bring concrete benefits to citizens in Turkey and EU Member States, and also contribute to both sides engaging in a positive reform agenda while mitigating political tensions with Ankara on the deteriorating situation of the rule of law and fundamental freedoms in the country; reiterates its concern over the overall situation of democracy and human rights;
Amendment 8 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 1 1. Stresses that modernisation of the Customs Union will further strengthen the already strong economic ties between Turkey and the European Union (EU) and will keep Turkey economically anchored to the EU; believes that strengthening trade relations could bring concrete benefits to citizens in Turkey and EU Member States, and also contribute to both sides engaging in a positive reform agenda while mitigating political tensions with Ankara on the deteriorating situation of the rule of law and fundamental freedoms in the country; Calls on the Commission to have as prerequisite before and during the negotiations the improvement of the situation of human rights and fundamental freedoms in Turkey;
Amendment 9 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 1 1. Stresses that modernisation of the Customs Union will further strengthen the already strong economic ties between Turkey and the European Union (EU) and will keep Turkey economically anchored to the EU; believes that strengthening trade relations could bring concrete benefits to citizens in Turkey and EU Member States, a
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2017/03/02
INTA
190 amendments...
Amendment 1 #
Motion for a resolution Citation 4 a (new) - having regard to the 21 September 2005 EU declaration pertaining to the full, non-discriminatory implementation of the Additional Protocol by Turkey to all EU Member States,
Amendment 10 #
Motion for a resolution Recital B B. whereas the Customs Union
Amendment 100 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point b – point iii (iii) the fight against counterfeiting, piracy,
Amendment 101 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point b – point iii (iii) the fight against counterfeiting,
Amendment 102 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point b – point iii a (new) (iiia) the issue of corruption must also be addressed; high standards and clear rules within the context of a modernised Customs Union can help combat corruption in Turkey;
Amendment 103 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point b – point iv (iv) the harmonisation of customs systems is vital for the development of trade between the EU and Turkey; to that end, the Commission should strengthen customs cooperation and the exchange of information between the Member States and Turkey; in this respect the European Parliament welcomes the swift ratification by both parties of the WTO Agreement on Trade Facilitation that has entered into force on the 22nd of February 2017 and will allow standardisation and simplification of trade-related procedures at the multilateral level;
Amendment 104 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point b – point iv (iv) the harmonisation of customs systems is vital for the development of trade between the EU and Turkey; to that end, the Commission should strengthen customs cooperation and the exchange of information between the Member States and Turkey; takes note that Turkey has harmonized its product standards for industrial products and its technical legislation with the European ones, established quality infrastructure comparable to the EU's, and developed a market surveillance and import control system as in the EU;
Amendment 105 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point b – point iv (iv) the harmonisation of customs systems is vital for the development of trade between the EU and Turkey; t
Amendment 106 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point b – point iv (iv) the
Amendment 107 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point b – point v (v) it is important to introduce an effective dispute settlement mechanism that is able to ensure the full, effective and non-discriminatory implementation of the CU vis a vis all MS and to operate within a framework of impartiality and legal certainty in
Amendment 108 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point b – point v (v) i
Amendment 109 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point b – point v (v) it is important to introduce a strict and effective dispute settlement mechanism that is able to operate within a framework of impartiality and legal certainty in keeping with the rules and practice of the WTO;
Amendment 11 #
Motion for a resolution Recital B B. whereas the Customs Union has shown that it
Amendment 110 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point b – point v (v) it is important to introduce an effective dispute settlement mechanism that is able to operate within a framework of impartiality and legal certainty in keeping with the rules and practice of the WTO;
Amendment 111 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point b – point vi Amendment 112 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point b – point vi Amendment 113 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point b – point vi Amendment 114 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point b – point vi Amendment 115 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point b – point vi (vi) in order to enable Turkey to become more involved in the decision- making process related to the EU's trade policy, and provided there is significant progress in terms of convergence and legislative harmonisation, where appropriate, it would be helpful to allow Turkey access as an observer in technical meetings and working committees;
Amendment 116 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point b – point vi (vi) i
Amendment 117 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point b – point vi (vi) in order to en
Amendment 118 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point b – point vii Amendment 119 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point b – point vii Amendment 12 #
Motion for a resolution Recital C C. whereas Turkey has been implementing an ever increasing number of tariff and non-tariff barriers over time; as well as keeping a discriminatory position against any given EU Member - state, including the Republic of Cyprus;
Amendment 120 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point b – point vii (vii) in relation to the negotiation of trade agreements between the EU and third
Amendment 121 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point b – point vii (vii) in relation to the negotiation of trade agreements between the EU and third countries
Amendment 122 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point b – point vii (vii) in relation to the negotiation of trade agreements between the EU and third countries in which Turkey does not participate, possible methods of involvement
Amendment 123 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point c – introductory part (c) regarding a new trade and investment framework:
Amendment 124 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point c – point i (i) when major sectors such as agriculture, services and public procurement are included in the new framework for trade relations between the EU and Turkey, it is important that the new structure is defined on the basis of Articles 207 and 218 TFEU and that the commitments taken in the modernised Customs Union clearly take into account the distribution of competences between the Union and the Member States;
Amendment 125 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point c – point i (i) when major sectors such as agriculture, services and public procurement are included in the new framework for trade relations between the EU and Turkey, it is important that the new structure is defined on the basis of Articles 207 and 218 TFEU and, at the same time, that the sensitive nature of certain products is honoured and that audiovisual and public services are excluded from the framework;
Amendment 126 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point c – point i (i)
Amendment 127 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point c – point i (
Amendment 128 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point c – point i a (new) (ia) The Commission should include a political clause in the Customs Union between Turkey and the EU on human rights and fundamental freedoms, media freedom, minorities rights;
Amendment 129 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point c – point ii Amendment 13 #
Motion for a resolution Recital C C. whereas Turkey has been implementing an ever increasing number of tariff and non-tariff barriers over time
Amendment 130 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point c – point ii (ii) the
Amendment 131 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point c – point ii (ii) the liberalisation of the sectors that are not currently included in the Customs Union should take place in a progressive and binding manner,
Amendment 132 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point c – point ii (ii) the liberalisation of the sectors that are not currently included in the Customs Union should take place in a progressive and binding manner, by measuring its impact on businesses, particularly SMEs, consumers, social and
Amendment 133 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point c – point ii (ii) the liberalisation of the sectors that are not currently included in the Customs
Amendment 134 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point c – point ii (ii) the liberalisation of the sectors that are not currently included in the Customs Union should take place in a progressive and binding manner, by measuring its impact on businesses, particularly SMEs, employees, consumers and the environment. To that end, parliamentary institutions, both at EU level and nationally, can play an active role in liaising and holding talks with stakeholders and civil society;
Amendment 135 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point c – point ii (ii) the liberalisation of the sectors that
Amendment 136 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point c – point ii a (new) (iia) as part of the Sustainability Impact Assessment, and with a view to increasing the transparency and democratic legitimacy of the negotiating process, the Parties must push for the European Parliament to be actively involved in the monitoring of stakeholders and other interested parties, whether Turkish or European;
Amendment 137 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point c – point ii a (new) (iia) the negotiations should take into account the specific challenges and interests of SMEs, dedicating a chapter to SMEs;
Amendment 138 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point c – point iii (iii) negotiations should
Amendment 139 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point c – point iii (iii) negotiations
Amendment 14 #
Motion for a resolution Recital C C. whereas Turkey has been implementing an ever increasing number of tariff and non-tariff barriers over time; whereas the Customs union offered to Turkey powerful tools to reform its economy;
Amendment 140 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point c – point iii (iii) negotiations should focus on the active promotion of decent work for all and of female entrepreneurship, and the effective fight against national practices which seek to undermine the social and environmental substance of work for the purpose of promoting domestic production and attracting foreign investment;
Amendment 141 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point c – point iii (iii) negotiations should
Amendment 142 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point c – point iii a (new) (iiia) negotiations on public procurement should be consistent with the EU Directives on this matter which allow amongst others selecting service providers on the basis of qualitative (e.g. social or environmental) in addition to quantitative (e.g. cost-based) criteria;
Amendment 143 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point c – point iii a (new) (iiia) when including chapters on sustainable development it is important that no uncertainties about the distribution of competences between the Union and the Member States persist;
Amendment 144 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point c – point iv (iv) the liberalisation of agricultural products should be
Amendment 145 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point c – point iv (iv) the liberalisation of agricultural products should be conditional upon reform of Turkish legislation on grants and export subsidies in order to avoid distortionary effects on the CAP system. Special consideration should be given to the impact on small-scale farmers regarding those categories of product that are vulnerable to competition, and the protection of Geographical Indications should be guaranteed;
Amendment 146 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point c – point iv (iv) the liberalisation of agricultural products should be
Amendment 147 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point c – point iv (iv)
Amendment 148 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point c – point iv (iv) the liberalisation of agricultural products should be conditional upon reform of Turkish legislation on grants and export subsidies in order to avoid distortionary effects on
Amendment 149 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point c – point iv a (new) (iva) the agricultural products in question should be identified, transitional periods and appropriate quotas should be laid down for the most sensitive products, and in some cases such products should be excluded;
Amendment 15 #
Motion for a resolution Recital C C. whereas
Amendment 150 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point c – point iv b (new) (ivb) takes the view that the recognition and protection of geographical indications must be included owing to their economic importance and their significance in terms of retaining know- how, particularly for SMEs;
Amendment 151 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point c – point v (v) the lack of harmonisation of plant health rules is a major barrier to trade in agricultural products; removal of that barrier should, however, be contingent upon compliance with the high quality standards applied by the EU, also taking into account the risk of fraud; harmonization of plant health rules should not be used as a pretext to prevent farmers from using farm-saved seed systems, including exchange;
Amendment 152 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point c – point v (v) the lack of harmonisation of plant health rules is a major barrier to trade in agricultural products; removal of that barrier should, however, be contingent upon compliance with the high quality standards applied by the EU, also taking into account the risk of f
Amendment 153 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point c – point v (v) the lack of harmoni
Amendment 154 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point c – point v (v) the lack of harmonisation of plant health and animal welfare rules is a major barrier to trade in agricultural products; removal of that barrier should, however, be contingent upon compliance with the high quality standards applied by the EU, also taking into account the risk of fraud;
Amendment 155 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point c – point v a (new) (va) The new EU-Turkey trade framework should ensure a solid and rigorous level of protection and enforcement of Geographical Indications
Amendment 156 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point c – point vi (vi) owing to its importance and impact, the services sector should be liberalised on the basis of stringent transparency criteria,
Amendment 157 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point c – point vi (vi) owing to its importance and impact,
Amendment 158 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point c – point vi (vi) owing to its importance and impact, the services sector should be liberalised on the basis of stringent transparency criteria, full reciprocity, non-discrimination and legislative harmonisation, with the exclusion of audiovisual services
Amendment 159 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point c – point vi (vi) owing to its importance and impact, the services sector should be liberalised on the basis of stringent transparency criteria, full reciprocity, non-discrimination and legislative harmonisation, with the
Amendment 16 #
Motion for a resolution Recital C C. whereas Turkey has been implementing an
Amendment 160 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point c – point vi (vi) owing to its importance and impact, the services sector should be liberalised on the basis of stringent transparency criteria, full reciprocity, non-discrimination and legislative harmonisation and according to the positive list criterion, with the exclusion of audiovisual services and services of general economic interest;
Amendment 161 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point c – point vi (vi) owing to its importance and impact, the services sector should be liberalised on the basis of stringent transparency criteria, full reciprocity, non-discrimination, mutual recognition of high standards and legislative harmonisation, with the exclusion of audiovisual services and services of general economic interest;
Amendment 162 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point c – point vi (vi) owing to its importance and impact, the services sector should be liberalised on the basis of positive lists and stringent transparency criteria, full reciprocity, non- discrimination and legislative harmonisation, with the exclusion of audiovisual services and services of general economic interest;
Amendment 163 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point c – point vi (vi) owing to its importance and impact, the services sector should be liberalised on the basis of stringent transparency criteria, full reciprocity, non-discrimination and legislative harmonisation, w
Amendment 164 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point c – point vii (vii) in areas such as the digital economy, telecommunications, postal services and financial services, attention should be paid to aspects relating to data protection;
Amendment 165 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point c – point vii (vii)
Amendment 166 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point c – point vii (vii) in areas such as the digital economy, telecommunications, postal
Amendment 167 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point c – point vii (vii) in areas such as the digital economy, telecommunications, postal services and financial services, great attention
Amendment 168 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point c – point vii (vii)
Amendment 169 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point c – point viii Amendment 17 #
Motion for a resolution Recital C a (new) Ca. whereas according to the assessment carried out by the European Commission in its 2016 Turkey Report SWD(2016) 366, Turkey still needs to undertake substantial efforts in order to align further with the "acquis communautaire" before the modernisation of the Customs Union can become a reality;
Amendment 170 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point c – point viii (viii)
Amendment 171 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point c – point viii (viii)
Amendment 172 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point c – point viii (viii) rigorous procedures should be established regarding the temporary entry and
Amendment 173 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point c – point viii (viii)
Amendment 174 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point c – point viii a (new) (viiia) being the European public procurement market largely open, negotiations should aim at obtaining full reciprocity at all levels of government, restoring thus a level playing field, and further alignment and approximation of Turkish legislation to the acquis communautaire in that sector;
Amendment 175 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point c – point viii b (new) (viii b) on rules, it will be important to negotiate specific provisions for SMEs, binding and enforceable provisions on sustainable development and a proper protection of European GIs;
Amendment 176 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point c – point ix Amendment 177 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point c – point ix Amendment 178 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point c – point ix Amendment 179 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point c – point ix (ix) the new EU-Turkey trade framework should lay down specific provisions for the protection of investments, on the basis of the reformed investment protection system that the European Commission has formulated and which has been taken up in the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement between the EU and Canada, noting that the EU and Turkey should work together on the global stage to reform the outdated ISDS system;
Amendment 18 #
Motion for a resolution Recital D Amendment 180 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point c – point ix (ix) the new EU-Turkey trade and investment framework should lay down specific provisions for the protection of investments and include a dispute settlement procedure;
Amendment 181 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point c – point ix (ix) the new EU-Turkey trade framework should lay down specific provisions for the protection of investments including a dispute settlement mechanism;
Amendment 182 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point c – point ix (ix) the new EU-Turkey trade framework should lay down specific provisions for the protection of investments within the Union's exclusive competence;
Amendment 183 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point c – point x Amendment 184 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point c – point x (x) the inclusion of the energy and commodity sectors represents strategic added value in EU-Turkey trade relations, provided that an open, competitive and non-discriminatory economic environment is established and that the European objective of sustainability is respected;
Amendment 185 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point c – point x (x) the inclusion of the
Amendment 186 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point c – point x a (new) (x a) for highly regulated sectors it is important to include transparency provisions that are built upon general due process principles in decision-making procedures and respect of rule of law;
Amendment 187 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point c – point x b (new) (xb) it is imperative to foresee a special mechanism to monitor the implementation of the modernised Customs Union, in line with this also the actual utilisation of preferences, especially of SMEs, should be analysed in order to maximise the trade benefits;
Amendment 188 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point c a (new) (ca) Any removal of barriers to trade in animal products must be contingent upon compliance with the EU animal welfare standards; removal of barriers to trade in live animals must be conditional upon effective enforcement of Council Regulation (EC) No 1/2005 on the protection of animals during transport as interpreted by the European Court of Justice in case C-424/13 Zuchtvieh- Export GmbH v Stadt Kempten;
Amendment 189 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 a (new) 1 a. Asks the Council to give its mandate to the Commission to start the negotiations with Turkey on the modernisation of Customs Union.
Amendment 19 #
Motion for a resolution Recital D Amendment 190 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 2 – point 1 (new) 1a. Asks the Council and the Commission not to start any negotiation on Customs Union modernisation until the respect for human rights, fundamental freedoms, democracy, and the rule of law are respected and implemented and the situation redressed, with the liberation of political opposition leaders and Members of Parliament..
Amendment 2 #
Motion for a resolution Citation 5 a (new) - having regard to the EU Common Position at the 53rd Association Council of 18 May 2015,
Amendment 20 #
Motion for a resolution Recital D D. whereas sectors that are currently excluded from the customs union, such as agriculture, services and public procurement, are important, and whereas the sensitive nature of certain products should be honoured and audiovisual and public services should be excluded;
Amendment 21 #
Motion for a resolution Recital D D. whereas sectors that are currently excluded from the customs union, such as agriculture, services and public procurement, are important and their exclusion currently hinder the circulation of goods covered by the Custom Union;
Amendment 22 #
Motion for a resolution Recital D D. whereas sectors that are currently excluded from the customs union, such as agriculture, services and public procurement, are important for both parties to the agreement;
Amendment 23 #
Motion for a resolution Recital D D. whereas sectors that are currently excluded from the customs union, such as agriculture, services and public procurement,
Amendment 24 #
Motion for a resolution Recital D a (new) Da. whereas the European Commission' 2016 Turkey Report clearly states in its Chapter 3 "Right to establishment and Freedom to provide services" that, in terms of Turkey's ability to assume the obligations of membership, preparations are at an early stage on the right of establishment and freedom to provide services and that particular efforts must be made with regards the alignment with the Services Directive on the provision of cross-border services and set up a Point of Single Contact;
Amendment 25 #
Motion for a resolution Recital D a (new) Da. whereas Turkey's refusal to meet its legal obligations towards EU for free trade with all EU Member States, results in inadequate implementation of the existing CU and in serious trade and economic losses for EU;
Amendment 26 #
Motion for a resolution Recital D a (new) Da. Whereas exchange rates are a main driver behind trade, and in the last 3 years, the Turkish Lira lost 25 % of its value compared to the Euro;
Amendment 27 #
Motion for a resolution Recital E Amendment 28 #
Motion for a resolution Recital E E. having regard to the will of the parties to expand and improve trade relations and the decision to launch negotiations to modernise the Customs
Amendment 29 #
Motion for a resolution Recital E E. having regard that the current framework of interaction between the two countries is over twenty years old; having regard to the will of the parties to expand and improve trade relations and the decision to launch negotiations to modernise the Customs Union and extend its scope;
Amendment 3 #
Motion for a resolution Citation 15 a (new) - having regard to the European Parliament report on implementation of the 2010 recommendations of Parliament on social and environmental standards, human rights and corporate responsibility (2015/2038(INI))
Amendment 30 #
Motion for a resolution Recital E E. having regard to the will of the parties to expand and improve trade relations and
Amendment 31 #
Motion for a resolution Recital E E.
Amendment 32 #
Motion for a resolution Recital E a (new) Ea. Whereas the European Parliament resolution of 24 November 2016 on EU- Turkey relations (2016/2993(RSP)), requests for the freezing of the accession talks with Turkey due to the serious and persistent breach of the principles of liberty, democracy, respect for human rights, fundamental freedoms and the rule of law by the Turkish government in recent years, and especially since the failed coup attempt in July 2016;
Amendment 33 #
Motion for a resolution Recital E a (new) Ea. whereas the Customs Union must be modernised and trade relations strengthened within the framework of the values and principles of the Treaties of the European Union, including the Charter of Fundamental Rights, and in line with the ambitions of the Trade for All strategy;
Amendment 34 #
Motion for a resolution Recital E a (new) Ea. whereas in its resolution adopted on 24 November 2016, the European Parliament called for a temporary freeze on the accession negotiations as long as the situation of human rights and civil liberties does not improve in Turkey;
Amendment 35 #
Motion for a resolution Recital E a (new) Ea. whereas the modernisation of the Customs Union is a purely commercial issue and is in no way connected to the accession negotiations which the European Parliament called to be frozen in November 2016;
Amendment 36 #
Motion for a resolution Recital E a (new) Ea. whereas the will to start the negotiations to modernise the Customs Union has no connection whatsoever to the process of Turkey joining the EU;
Amendment 37 #
Motion for a resolution Recital E b (new) Eb. whereas external policies and trade relations should contribute to: sustainable development, eradication of poverty, support of democracy, the rule of law and protection of human rights.
Amendment 38 #
Motion for a resolution Recital E b (new) Eb. whereas careful democratic and parliamentary monitoring of negotiations can boost their impact and increase the likelihood of the negotiations having a positive effect on Turkish and European civil society;
Amendment 39 #
Motion for a resolution Recital E c (new) Ec. whereas 9000 HDP members have been detained in the past one and a half years, including 12 Members of the Parliament and the co-chair of HDP Selahattin Demirtaş;
Amendment 4 #
Motion for a resolution Recital A (new) Aa. whereas Turkey is a candidate country since 2005, but in the framework of the accession process the opening of eight negotiating chapters has been blocked due to the non-application of the Additional Protocol of the Ankara Association Agreement to one Member State, Cyprus;
Amendment 40 #
Motion for a resolution Recital E c (new) Ec. whereas Turkey is not currently complying with the provisions governing the Customs Union with regard to the Republic of Cyprus;
Amendment 41 #
Motion for a resolution Recital E d (new) Ed. whereas the lack of a functional mechanism for resolving disputes is objectively limiting the development of the potential of the Customs Union and its practical operation;
Amendment 42 #
Motion for a resolution Recital E e (new) Ee. whereas closer cooperation between the EU and Turkey when it comes to sharing information during the decision-making stages of drawing up European trade legislation could be a means to accelerate Turkey’s adaptation to the European acquis;
Amendment 43 #
Motion for a resolution Recital E f (new) Ef. whereas differences remain in the way that the Union and Turkey draw up free trade agreements with third countries;
Amendment 44 #
Motion for a resolution Recital E g (new) Eg. whereas legal certainty and the independence of the judiciary are needed to boost trade exchanges and promote foreign investments, and whereas the current situation in Turkey risks undermining the credibility of important sectors of the Turkish administrative and legal system;
Amendment 45 #
Motion for a resolution Recital E h (new) Eh. whereas aligning Turkish legislation with European legislation requires a series of structural reforms in areas such as public procurement, state aid, agricultural subsidies, competitiveness, transparency, and anti- corruption strategies;
Amendment 46 #
Motion for a resolution Recital E i (new) Ei. whereas the transport of goods by road is currently regulated by bilateral agreements between Turkey and Member States, and whereas two multilateral regulatory systems are in place: the Multilateral Quota System (MQS), which is managed by the International Transport Forum, and the Black Sea Economic Cooperation (BSEC) permit system;
Amendment 47 #
Motion for a resolution Recital E j (new) Ej. whereas the internal road transport market in the European Union is already affected by a number of issues, particularly social and security problems, and whereas those issues cause significant damage to companies and workers operating in the sector when it comes to social dumping and illegal cabotage;
Amendment 48 #
Motion for a resolution Recital E k (new) Ek. having regard to the latest position of the European Parliament on the process of Turkey’s adhesion to the EU;
Amendment 49 #
Motion for a resolution Recital E l (new) El. whereas if their positions, political objectives and value systems diverge considerably, Turkey and the European Union could come up with new forms of cooperation;
Amendment 5 #
Motion for a resolution Recital B Amendment 50 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph -1 (new) (-1) Recalls that in November 2016 the European Parliament passed Resolution 2016/2993 asking for the temporary freeze of the accession talks with Turkey due to the serious and persistent breach of the principles of liberty, democracy, respect for human rights, fundamental freedoms and the rule of law by the Turkish government in recent years, and especially since the failed coup attempt; whereas logically no new initiatives should be undertaken in relation to Turkey's EU integration, including the enhancement of the Customs Union;
Amendment 51 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – introductory part 1.
Amendment 52 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – introductory part 1. Addresses, in connection with the trade negotiations between the EU and Turkey, and provided that an improvement of the situation of human rights takes place in Turkey before the Council issues a negotiating mandate, the following recommendations to the Council and the Commission:
Amendment 53 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – introductory part 1. Addresses
Amendment 54 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point a – point i (i) while recognising Turkey’s strategic role due to its geographical proximity and to its historical,
Amendment 55 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point a – point i (i) while recognising Turkey’s
Amendment 56 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point a – point i (i) while recognising Turkey’s strategic role due to its geographical proximity and to its historical, cultural, political and commercial ties with the EU, the development of a new trade framework has to be
Amendment 57 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point a – point i – point 1 (new) 1) Stresses that no actions to accelerate the modernisation of the Customs Union should be taking place until the respect for human rights, fundamental freedoms, democracy, and the rule of law are respected and implemented;
Amendment 58 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point a – point ii (ii) the strengthening of trade relations between the EU and Turkey should be set against the background of the common will of the parties to share the set of values and principles laid down in the EU's founding treaties, including the Charter of Fundamental Rights, and to work together to implement them fully and comprehensively; what is more, as an EU external policy, the EU's trade policy must help to protect and promote the values on which the EU is founded, such as democracy, the rule of law, and respect for human rights, fundamental rights and freedoms;
Amendment 59 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point a – point ii (ii) the strengthening of trade relations between the EU and Turkey should be set against the background of the common will of the parties to share the set of values and principles laid down in the EU's founding treaties, including the Charter of Fundamental Rights, and to work together to implement them fully and comprehensively; besides, in case of a repeated deterioration of the situation of human rights and fundamental freedoms in Turkey during the negotiations process, the trade discussions should be temporarily frozen;
Amendment 6 #
Motion for a resolution Recital B B. whereas the Customs Union has shown that it clearly fails to meet the requirements of trade relations between the parties; whereas there are various interdependencies and high potentials for a further enhanced partnership in terms of economy, trade, energy , politics and security, between the parties;
Amendment 60 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point a – point ii (ii) the strengthening of trade relations
Amendment 61 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point a – point ii (ii) the strengthening of trade relations between the EU and Turkey should be set against the background of the common will of the parties to share the set of values and principles laid down in the EU's founding treaties, including the Charter of Fundamental Rights, and to work together to implement them fully and comprehensively; systematic fundamentals rights checks must be established to ensure the compliance of Turkey with the European Convention of Human Rights;
Amendment 62 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point a – point ii (ii) the strengthening of trade relations between the EU and Turkey should be set against the background of the common will of the parties to share the set of values and principles laid down in the EU's founding treaties, including the Charter of Fundamental Rights, and to work together to implement them fully and comprehensively; reiterates its deep concern over the severe deterioration of human rights situation, democratic principles and the rule of law in Turkey;
Amendment 63 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point a – point ii (ii) the strengthening of trade relations between the EU and Turkey should be set against the background of the common will of the parties to share the set of values and principles laid down in the EU's founding treaties
Amendment 64 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point a – point ii (ii)
Amendment 65 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point a – point ii (ii) the strengthening of trade relations between the EU and Turkey should be
Amendment 66 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point a – point iii Amendment 67 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point a – point iii (iii) with a view to the start of the negotiations, the economic, social, political and legal conditions under which they are to take place and which, in any case, will determine the effects of those negotiations on citizens' lives, should be specifically and carefully considered; to this aim, the results of the public consultation and of the impact assessment should be duly taken into account; similarly, the findings of the Sustainability Impact Assessment - resulting from several consultations with civil society, social partners, NGOs and all relevant stakeholders - will have to effectively feed into the negotiations, notably regarding flanking measures identified to compensate possible negative impacts;
Amendment 68 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point a – point iii (iii) with a view to the start of the negotiations on the trade and customs aspects of EU-Turkey relations, the economic, social, political and legal conditions under which they are to take place and which, in any case, will determine the effects of those negotiations on citizens' lives, should be specifically and carefully considered;
Amendment 69 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point a – point iii (iii)
Amendment 7 #
Motion for a resolution Recital B B. whereas the Customs Union has shown that it clearly fails to meet the requirements of trade relations between the parties and has not been implemented effectively;
Amendment 70 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point a – point iv Amendment 71 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point a – point iv (iv) the current structure of the Ankara agreement should be considered inadequate in terms of the evolution of the EU’s trade policy, in that: (a) it does not consider specific issues such as sustainable development, protection of social rights and labour, child labour, gender equality, protection of food safety and health, SMEs
Amendment 72 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point a – point iv (iv) the current structure of the Ankara agreement should be considered inadequate in terms of the evolution of the EU’s trade policy, in that: (a) it does not consider specific issues such as
Amendment 73 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point a – point iv (iv) the current
Amendment 74 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point a – point iv (iv) the current structure of the Ankara agreement should be considered inadequate in terms of the evolution of the EU’s trade policy, in that: (a) it does not consider specific issues such as sustainable development, protection of social rights and labour, gender equality, protection of food safety and health, animal welfare, wildlife trafficking, SMEs or the protection of foreign investments; (b) it does not take account of the specific role of the European Parliament and of the national parliaments; (c) the provisions concerning the settlement of disputes reflect the political nature of the agreement;
Amendment 75 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point a – point iv (iv) the current structure of the
Amendment 76 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point a – point v Amendment 77 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point a – point v Amendment 78 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point a – point v (v) the agreement on the modernisation of the Customs Union and the strengthening of trade relations between the EU and Turkey will have to be applied fully and equally to all Member States; given that Turkey fulfils its obligations towards all EU member states including the Republic of Cyprus and respects the rule of law;
Amendment 79 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point a – point v (v) the agreement on the modernisation of the Customs Union and the
Amendment 8 #
Motion for a resolution Recital B B. whereas the Customs Union has shown that it
Amendment 80 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point a – point v (v) the agreement on the modernisation of the Customs Union and the strengthening of trade relations between the EU and Turkey will have to be applied fully and equally to all Member States without any exceptions, not even temporary exceptions;
Amendment 81 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point a – point vi (vi) the entire negotiating process should be based on the principles of transparency and full access to the proceedings; the Commission shall continue to monitor and report closely the ongoing human rights, social and economic situation in Turkey at every step of this process and in the event of the deterioration of the situation, suspension of the process shall be invoked;
Amendment 82 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point a – point vi (vi) the entire negotiating process should be based on the principles of transparency and full access to the proceedings allowing adequate monitoring from the European Parliament; calls on the Council to publish the negotiating mandate as soon as possible;
Amendment 83 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point a – point vi (vi) the entire negotiating process should be based on the principles of transparency and full access to the proceedings, whereby the EU should use the experience gained in the negotiations on the trans-Atlantic Trade and Investment Partnership as a basis;
Amendment 84 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point a – point vi (vi) the entire negotiating process should be based on the principles of transparency and full access to the proceedings, including the publication of the Council mandate, the different negotiation proposals and consolidated texts;
Amendment 85 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point a – point vi (vi) the entire negotiating process should be based on the principles of transparency and full access to the proceedings where appropriate without undermining European interests in the negotiations;
Amendment 86 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point a – point vi (vi) the entire negotiating process should be based on the principles of transparency
Amendment 87 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point a – point vi a (new) (vi a) the European Union must take a two-track approach in which negotiation on the modernisation of the Customs Union does not come at the expense of addressing ongoing concerns around the deterioration of the rule of law and undermining of fundamental freedoms in Turkey, neither can the Customs Union been considered a direct or indirect replacement of accession talks;
Amendment 88 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point b Amendment 89 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point b – point -i (new) (-i) modernising the Customs Union by broadening its scope and including new sectors and at the same deepening the trade relations between the EU and Turkey by including rules on specific issues would be beneficial for both sides; the EU and Turkey must work together as strategic partners to set high standards and global rules for trade, which enshrine and strengthen our values;
Amendment 9 #
Motion for a resolution Recital B B. whereas the Customs Union has shown
Amendment 90 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point b – point i (i) a prerequisite for the modernisation of the Customs Union is that Turkey
Amendment 91 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point b – point i (i) a prerequisite for the modernisation of the Customs Union is that Turkey should meet all the legal and technical conditions assessed in the 2016 country report, such as refraining from adopting any protectionist or restrictive measures
Amendment 92 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point b – point i (i)
Amendment 93 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point b – point i (i) a prerequisite for the modernisation of the Customs Union is that Turkey should refrain from adopting any protectionist or restrictive measures, such as the unilateral imposition of customs duties and non-tariff barriers on goods produced in the EU, including goods released for free circulation coming from third countries, or government policies to reduce imports;
Amendment 94 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point b – point i a (new) (ia) a prerequisite for launching negotiations for the modernisation of the Customs Union is that Turkey should proceed to the full, effective and non- discriminatory implementation of the existing Customs Union vis a vis all MS, including the Republic of Cyprus;
Amendment 95 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point b – point i a (new) (ia) Considers that Turkey has to align with the "acquis communautaire" before the modernisation of the Customs Union can become a reality;
Amendment 96 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point b – point i b (new) (ib) Considers that the Commission should conduct a sustainability impact assessment (on economic, social, human rights and environmental impacts) before the opening of trade negotiations with Turkey;
Amendment 97 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point b – point ii (ii) the proper functioning of the Customs Union is closely linked to the harmonisation and alignment of Turkish legislation with the acquis communautaire, in particular with regard to protection of intellectual property, competition
Amendment 98 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point b – point iii (iii) the fight against counterfeiting, piracy,
Amendment 99 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point b – point iii (iii) the fight against counterfeiting, piracy, the trade in wild animals and food fraud are
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