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П. като има предвид, че Руската федерация, макар вече да е сключила със Съединените щати изискваното от СТО двустранно Споразумение за достъп до пазара, което бе подписано на 19 ноември 2006 г., трябва да сключи и окончателни споразумения с Виетнам, Камбоджа и Грузия и да приключи многостранните преговори, за да изпълни всички необходими предпоставки за присъединяване към СТО,
P. whereas the Russian Federation, having already concluded a WTO bilateral Market Access Agreement with the United States, signed on 19 November 2006, has yet to conclude final agreements with Vietnam, Cambodia and Georgia and bring multilateral negotiations to a close in order to meet all the necessary preconditions of WTO accession,
Р. като има предвид, че Руската федерация трябва да приключи многостранните преговори, за да може да стане член на СТО,
Q. whereas the Russian Federation must complete the multilateral WTO accession negotiations,
С. като има предвид, че споразумението между ЕO и Русия за модернизация на съществуващата система за използване на транссибирските маршрути е разрешило проблема с таксите за прелитане над Сибир, наложени от Руската федерация на превозвачи от ЕО за полети над руска територия; като има предвид, че споразумението ще засили сътрудничеството в областта на транспорта в рамките на ОИП между ЕС и Русия,
R. whereas the agreement between the EC and Russia on the modernisation of the existing system of utilisation of the Transsiberian routes has solved the issue of Siberian overflight payments, as requested by the Russian Federation from EU carriers, for flights over Russian territory; whereas the agreement will strengthen cooperation in the field of transport within the framework of the EU-Russia CES,
Общи бележки
General remarks
Счита, че ефикасното и широкообхватно икономическо сътрудничество между Русия и ЕС следва да се основава върху принципите на свободния пазар и призовава Русия да продължи с пазарните реформи, да се въздържи от политизирането на икономиката и да зачита независимостта на публични и частни институции;
Is of the opinion that efficient and extensive economic cooperation between Russia and the EU should be based on free-market principles, and calls on Russia to continue with market reforms, to refrain from politicising the economy and to respect the independence of public and private institutions;
9. убеден е, че трябва да се разработят, където е уместно, хармонизирани и съвместими стандарти, наредби и процедури за оценка на съответствието;
Is convinced that, where appropriate, harmonised and compatible standards, regulations and conformity assessment procedures should be developed;
Регулаторна рамка – рамка за сътрудничество
Regulatory framework - framework for cooperation
15. счита, че присъединяването към СТО ще доведе до по-дълбока икономическа интеграция между ЕС и Русия в рамките на ОИП; призовава Комисията да обмисли договарянето на евентуално Споразумение за свободна търговия (ССТ) след присъединяването на Русия към СТО;
Believes that WTO accession should lead to deeper economic integration between the EU and Russia, within the framework of the CES; calls on the Commission to consider the negotiation of a possible Free Trade Agreement (FTA) following Russia's accession to the WTO;
Търговия, достъп до пазара и инвестиции
Trade, market access and investment
26. признава напредъка, постигнат по отношение на митническото облагане; настойчиво призовава руското правителство да продължи да усъвършенства, стандартизира и автоматизира митническите си процедури и да налага мита, без това да възпрепятства потока на стоки;
Acknowledges the progress that has been made regarding the levying of customs duties; urges the Russian Government to further streamline, standardise and automate its customs procedures and to levy customs duties in a predictable and non-arbitrary manner and without delaying the movement of goods;
31. привлича вниманието върху наложената от две години неоснователна забрана при вноса на месо от Полша и препоръчва този проблем да бъде разрешен възможно най-бързо, тъй като е несъвместим с разпоредбите на СТО;
Draws attention to the unjustified ban on meat imports from Poland, which has now been in place for two years, and recommends that this problem, the existence of which is incompatible with WTO rules, be resolved as soon as possible;
32. подчертава необходимостта от усъвършенстване на законодателството и правоприлагането по отношение на защитата на правата на интелектуална, индустриална и търговска собственост, за да се увеличи конкурентноспособността и да се направи инвестиционният климат по-привлекателен чрез хармонизиране на регулаторните системи с най-високите международни стандарти и норми; настойчиво призовава руските власти да внесат изменения в Част IV от Гражданския кодекс с цел да се съгласува законодателството по отношение на правата на интелектуалната собственост с разпоредбите на СТО и международните споразумения, по-специално свързаните с търговията аспекти на правата на интелектуална собственост (ТРИПС) и да гарантира пълното му приложение, така че да се води ефективна борба сфалшифицирането и пиратството;
Stresses the need for improvements in legislation and law enforcement to be made as regards the protection of intellectual, industrial and commercial property rights, in order to increase competitiveness and make the investment climate more attractive by approximating regulatory systems with the highest international standards and norms; urges the Russian authorities, ahead of its forthcoming membership of the WTO, to align Part IV of its Civil Code on Intellectual Property Rights to WTO rules and international agreements, particularly the Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights Agreement (TRIPS), and to ensure full implementation, so that counterfeiting and piracy can be effectively combated;
36. отново изтъква необходимостта от съгласувана европейска енергийна политика; подчертава, че двустранните споразумения между държави-членки на ЕС и Русия следва, ако е абсолюнно наложително, да допринасят за общите интереси в областта на енергийната сигурност в ЕС;
Reiterates the need for a coherent European energy policy; stresses that bilateral agreements between EU Member States and Russia should, if absolutely necessary, help in the pursuit of the EU’s overall energy security interests;
44. признава, че значителни парични суми се инвестират в поддръжката на инфраструктура и тръбопроводи за дистрибуция на продукти; въпреки това подчертава, че липсата на инвестиции, включително чуждестранни инвестиции, би могло да доведе, според експертите до недостиг на газ до 2010 г.;
Acknowledges that a significant amount of money is being invested in the maintenance of downstream distribution infrastructure and pipelines; emphasises, nonetheless, that, according to experts, a lack of investment, including foreign investment, may lead to a shortage of gas by as early as 2010;
47. призовава Руската федерация, в тясно сътрудничество с ЕС, да инвестира в модернизиране на ядрените централи, основно в инфраструктурата, новите технологии и възобновяемите енергии, като по този начин ще отговори на общите цели за сигурност, енергийна ефективност, опазване на околната среда и здравеопазване;
Calls on the Russian Federation, in close cooperation with the EU, to invest in the modernisation of its nuclear power plants, particularly in infrastructure, new technology and renewable energy sources, reflecting the pursuit of the common objectives of security, energy efficiency, environmental protection and public health;
Други конкретни сектори
Other specific sectors
52. подчертава, че е от значение да се гарантира стабилността на финансовата система, като подкрепя утвърждаването на стабилен финансов сектор и ефективна система за защита на клиентите на финансови услуги чрез усъвършенстване на законодателството, ефективен надзор и реализиране на мерки, които отговарят на най-високите стандарти и норми, приложими за доставчиците на финансови услуги;
Stresses the importance of ensuring stability in the financial system, supporting the consolidation of a sound financial sector and an effective system for protecting customers of financial services through an improvement of the legislation, effective supervision and the implementation of measures that conform to the highest standards and norms applicable to financial services suppliers;
Отношения с други търговски партньори
Relations with other trade partners
Приети текстове , Р6_ТА(2006)0494. ; подчертава значението на допълнително икономическо и социално развитие в региона на Калининград като образец за подобрено икономическо и търговско сътрудничество между ЕС и Русия;
Texts Adopted , P6_TA(2006)0494 . ; stresses the importance of further economic and social development in the Kaliningrad region as a model for enhanced economic and trade cooperation between the EU and Russia;
64. вярва, че съществуването на замразени конфликти в общите съседни райони представлява съществена пречка за икономическото развитие в този регион и че предоставянате на подкрепа за тяхното решаване в съответствие с принципите на международното право, включително чрез преодоляване на икономическите последици, следва да представлява приоритет за целите на последващото икономическо развитие и просперитет в страните в общите съседни райони;
Believes that the existence of frozen conflicts in the common neighbourhood represents a significant impediment to economic development in this region, and that supporting their settlement, in line with the principles of international law, including through addressing the economic consequences, should constitute a priority for the purposes of further promoting economic development and prosperity in the countries of the common neighbourhood;
The relations between the EU and Russia are at an important juncture.
The relations between the EU and Russia are at an important juncture.
After a period of economic stagnation during the final years of the Soviet Union and a deep recession during the 1990s, Russia’s economy has experienced strong growth rates since 1999.
After a period of economic stagnation during the final years of the Soviet Union and a deep recession during the 1990s, Russia’s economy has experienced strong growth rates since 1999.
On average, Russia’s GDP increased by 6.7% per annum between 1999 and 2005; in 2006, Russia's GDP grew by 6.5%.
On average, Russia’s GDP increased by 6.7% per annum between 1999 and 2005; in 2006, Russia's GDP grew by 6.5%.
Energy is at the heart of Russia’s economic performance.
Energy is at the heart of Russia’s economic performance.
Russia controls more than 20% of the world’s known gas reserves and 5% of proven oil reserves.
Russia controls more than 20% of the world’s known gas reserves and 5% of proven oil reserves.
It currently rivals Saudi Arabia as the world’s largest producer and exporter of oil; and it is the indisputable leader in gas production and exports.
It currently rivals Saudi Arabia as the world’s largest producer and exporter of oil; and it is the indisputable leader in gas production and exports.
Russia has benefited tremendously from soaring prices of those commodities on the world market.
Russia has benefited tremendously from soaring prices of those commodities on the world market.
In 2005, oil and gas accounted for 63% of Russian exports and represented 37% of state budget revenues.
In 2005, oil and gas accounted for 63% of Russian exports and represented 37% of state budget revenues.
Due to its new economic strength, Russia has gained self-confidence and developed a strong sense of independence.
Due to its new economic strength, Russia has gained self-confidence and developed a strong sense of independence.
As a consequence, it has become increasingly sensitive to outside criticism of its domestic politics.
As a consequence, it has become increasingly sensitive to outside criticism of its domestic politics.
At the same time, some observers have noted that the speed of Russian reform efforts has been slowing down of late.
At the same time, some observers have noted that the speed of Russian reform efforts has been slowing down of late.
Moreover, the government is increasingly interfering in the Russian economy.
Moreover, the government is increasingly interfering in the Russian economy.
What is more, although Russia has enjoyed the reputation of a reliable supplier of oil and gas for decades, this image has been tainted over the last months.
What is more, although Russia has enjoyed the reputation of a reliable supplier of oil and gas for decades, this image has been tainted over the last months.
At the beginning of 2006, Russia briefly cut the gas supply to Ukraine, in a dispute over prices, which also affected some EU member states.
At the beginning of 2006, Russia briefly cut the gas supply to Ukraine, in a dispute over prices, which also affected some EU member states.
In November 2006, rumour spread that Russia may be seeking to create a global gas cartel including Algeria, Qatar, Libya, the countries of Central Asia, and perhaps Iran, to strengthen its leverage in political dealings with the EU.
In November 2006, rumour spread that Russia may be seeking to create a global gas cartel including Algeria, Qatar, Libya, the countries of Central Asia, and perhaps Iran, to strengthen its leverage in political dealings with the EU.
In January 2007, Russia’s conflict with Belarus over oil pricing and transit fees has led to a temporary disruption of Russian oil supply to some EU member states.
In January 2007, Russia’s conflict with Belarus over oil pricing and transit fees has led to a temporary disruption of Russian oil supply to some EU member states.
Finding a common response to this new situation has proven difficult for the EU member states, all the more since Russia has started to engage a number of EU member states on the bilateral level.
Finding a common response to this new situation has proven difficult for the EU member states, all the more since Russia has started to engage a number of EU member states on the bilateral level.
In December 2007, the Partnership and Cooperation Agreement (PCA) is coming to an end of its initial 10-year period, and Russia’s WTO accession is coming closer.
In December 2007, the Partnership and Cooperation Agreement (PCA) is coming to an end of its initial 10-year period, and Russia’s WTO accession is coming closer.
This affords a unique opportunity to provide new foundations for EU-Russia relations and forge closer ties between the two economies to their mutual benefit.
This affords a unique opportunity to provide new foundations for EU-Russia relations and forge closer ties between the two economies to their mutual benefit.
Economic Interdependence
Economic Interdependence
Despite the complex overall relations between the EU and Russia, the general conditions for strengthening economic ties between Russia and the EU are favourable.
Despite the complex overall relations between the EU and Russia, the general conditions for strengthening economic ties between Russia and the EU are favourable.
There is no doubt that the EU and Russia need each other.
There is no doubt that the EU and Russia need each other.
Trade between Russia and the EU has grown by more than 70% over the last five years.
Trade between Russia and the EU has grown by more than 70% over the last five years.
In 2005 it amounted to more than €163 billion.
In 2005 it amounted to more than €163 billion.
The economic structures of the EU and Russia are highly complementary.
The economic structures of the EU and Russia are highly complementary.
The EU is easily Russia’s most important trading partner, accounting for 52.9% of its exports and imports.
The EU is easily Russia’s most important trading partner, accounting for 52.9% of its exports and imports.
The EU is the most important destination of Russia’s oil and gas exports.
The EU is the most important destination of Russia’s oil and gas exports.
63% of Russia’s oil exports and 62% of Russia’s natural gas exports go to the EU.
63% of Russia’s oil exports and 62% of Russia’s natural gas exports go to the EU.
Since Russia's economic well-being depends to a large extent on its energy exports, it has a strong interest in stable relations with the EU.
Since Russia's economic well-being depends to a large extent on its energy exports, it has a strong interest in stable relations with the EU.
Likewise, the EU needs to maintain good relations with Russia, since it is highly dependent on energy imports, and Russia is the EU’s single biggest oil and gas supplier.
Likewise, the EU needs to maintain good relations with Russia, since it is highly dependent on energy imports, and Russia is the EU’s single biggest oil and gas supplier.
30% of the EU’s oil imports (representing 27% of total EU oil consumption) and 50% of its gas imports (representing 25% of gas consumption) come from Russia.
30% of the EU’s oil imports (representing 27% of total EU oil consumption) and 50% of its gas imports (representing 25% of gas consumption) come from Russia.
The EU's dependence on energy imports is estimated to grow to about 70% by 2030, and Russia's share is expected to remain high.
The EU's dependence on energy imports is estimated to grow to about 70% by 2030, and Russia's share is expected to remain high.
Foreign Investment
Foreign Investment
What is more, Russia needs to attract more Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) to maintain and increase production growth rates across its energy sector.
What is more, Russia needs to attract more Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) to maintain and increase production growth rates across its energy sector.
Russia has already taken some measures to improve its attractiveness to foreign investors by changing general FDI legislation, streamlining its tax administration, adopting the OECD’s Principles of Corporate Governance, reforming land law, its customs code and foreign exchange regulation, and removing exchange controls on the rouble.
Russia has already taken some measures to improve its attractiveness to foreign investors by changing general FDI legislation, streamlining its tax administration, adopting the OECD’s Principles of Corporate Governance, reforming land law, its customs code and foreign exchange regulation, and removing exchange controls on the rouble.
This has contributed to a considerable acceleration of FDI flows over the past years, despite a small dent in 2005.
This has contributed to a considerable acceleration of FDI flows over the past years, despite a small dent in 2005.
In 2006, they amounted to an estimated €22.5 billion.
In 2006, they amounted to an estimated €22.5 billion.
The EU is the most important source of FDI inflows to Russia.
The EU is the most important source of FDI inflows to Russia.
It accounts for about 70% of all accumulated foreign investment in Russia.
It accounts for about 70% of all accumulated foreign investment in Russia.
The EU's Direct Investment in Russia has more than doubled between 2002 (€2.5 billion) and 2004 (€6.4 billion).
The EU's Direct Investment in Russia has more than doubled between 2002 (€2.5 billion) and 2004 (€6.4 billion).
Nevertheless, Russia still attracts relatively little FDI compared to other emerging economies relative to the size of its economy and level of development.
Nevertheless, Russia still attracts relatively little FDI compared to other emerging economies relative to the size of its economy and level of development.
Moreover, much of the investment inflows recorded so far probably stem from Russian-owned assets held offshore and reinvested in Russia, rather than from foreign investors bringing fresh capital into the Russian economy.
Moreover, much of the investment inflows recorded so far probably stem from Russian-owned assets held offshore and reinvested in Russia, rather than from foreign investors bringing fresh capital into the Russian economy.
Yet Russia needs large sums foreign investment to develop its energy sector.
Yet Russia needs large sums foreign investment to develop its energy sector.
Oil output growth in Russia has dropped sharply in 2004 and 2005; and Russia's gas output has also been stagnating.
Oil output growth in Russia has dropped sharply in 2004 and 2005; and Russia's gas output has also been stagnating.
To maintain and increase production growth rates across the Russian energy sector -- and in order to ensure that it continues to boost the Russian economy -- new fields need to be discovered, developed, and supplied with new technology and infrastructure.
To maintain and increase production growth rates across the Russian energy sector -- and in order to ensure that it continues to boost the Russian economy -- new fields need to be discovered, developed, and supplied with new technology and infrastructure.
The EU can offer capital and new technology – including renewable – for energy production, consumption, and efficiency (Russia consumes 3-4 times more energy per unit of GDP than other countries of similar climate).
The EU can offer capital and new technology – including renewable – for energy production, consumption, and efficiency (Russia consumes 3-4 times more energy per unit of GDP than other countries of similar climate).
But EU companies are hesitant to make the necessary investments, due to a perception of increasing state interference in the energy sector, high levels of corruption in public administration, an opaque and inefficient judicial system, and weak property rights.
But EU companies are hesitant to make the necessary investments, due to a perception of increasing state interference in the energy sector, high levels of corruption in public administration, an opaque and inefficient judicial system, and weak property rights.
Moreover, as indicated by the recent boom in domestic consumption, Russia is a large market for EU goods and services, with considerable potential for growth.
Moreover, as indicated by the recent boom in domestic consumption, Russia is a large market for EU goods and services, with considerable potential for growth.
For these reasons, it is in the mutual interest of both Russia and the EU to deepen their economic relationship.
For these reasons, it is in the mutual interest of both Russia and the EU to deepen their economic relationship.
Russia’s Accession to the WTO
Russia ’s Accession to the WTO
Russia's WTO accession is an important step in this direction.
Russia's WTO accession is an important step in this direction.
The respective negotiations have now reached their final stage.
The respective negotiations have now reached their final stage.
Bilateral Market Access Agreements were concluded with the EU on 21 March 2004 and with the U.S. on 19 November 2006.
Bilateral Market Access Agreements were concluded with the EU on 21 March 2004 and with the U.S. on 19 November 2006.
Russia still needs to confirm its previous agreement with Georgia and reach agreements with Cambodia, Vietnam, and possibly Saudi Arabia.
Russia still needs to confirm its previous agreement with Georgia and reach agreements with Cambodia, Vietnam, and possibly Saudi Arabia.
Although the overall impact of WTO accession on Russia will depend on the terms and conditions of accession that Russia and its trading partners in the WTO finally agree on, Russia will likely have to reduce tariffs and other protective measures for import-sensitive industries such as autos and aircraft and will have to open up key financial service industries – banking and insurance – to foreign competition.
Although the overall impact of WTO accession on Russia will depend on the terms and conditions of accession that Russia and its trading partners in the WTO finally agree on, Russia will likely have to reduce tariffs and other protective measures for import-sensitive industries such as autos and aircraft and will have to open up key financial service industries – banking and insurance – to foreign competition.
This opens up opportunities for EU businesses.
This opens up opportunities for EU businesses.