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The SIA should give particular attention to the impact of trade liberalisation on gender equality in view of concerns that agricultural liberalisation, export processing zones and the end of textiles quotas can have a disproportionately negative impact on female workers.
The SIA should give particular attention to the impact of trade liberalisation on gender equality in view of concerns that agricultural liberalisation, export processing zones and the end of textiles quotas can have a disproportionately negative impact on female workers.
For the environmental section of the agreement, one of the most important issues is the need to combat deforestation which is making a major contribution to climate change.
For the environmental section of the agreement, one of the most important issues is the need to combat deforestation which is making a major contribution to climate change.
In line with the Commission's proposals on biofuels, trade agreements should contain measures to promote goods that have been produced using environmentally-sustainable processes so final consumers can be confident that they are buying a "green" product.
In line with the Commission's proposals on biofuels, trade agreements should contain measures to promote goods that have been produced using environmentally-sustainable processes so final consumers can be confident that they are buying a "green" product.
At the same time, incentives should be provided to encourage ASEAN countries to combat illegal logging and to maintain and enhance their tropical forests.
At the same time, incentives should be provided to encourage ASEAN countries to combat illegal logging and to maintain and enhance their tropical forests.
While a clear, ambitious sustainable development chapter is important, what ultimately matters is effective implementation and enforcement of the agreed standards.
While a clear, ambitious sustainable development chapter is important, what ultimately matters is effective implementation and enforcement of the agreed standards.
This could be promoted by establishing a Trade and Sustainable Development Forum made up of workers’ & employers’ organisations and NGOs.
This could be promoted by establishing a Trade and Sustainable Development Forum made up of workers’ & employers’ organisations and NGOs.
Effective enforcement also requires that the Sustainable Development chapter is subject to the same dispute settlement treatment as other chapters.
Effective enforcement also requires that the Sustainable Development chapter is subject to the same dispute settlement treatment as other chapters.
The US Administration and Congress having agreed that "all of our FTA environmental obligations will be enforced on the same basis as the commercial provisions of our agreements – same remedies, procedures, and sanctions", it is hard to see why Europe, which treats social and environmental protection and sustainability much more seriously, should settle for less.
The US Administration and Congress having agreed that "all of our FTA environmental obligations will be enforced on the same basis as the commercial provisions of our agreements – same remedies, procedures, and sanctions", it is hard to see why Europe, which treats social and environmental protection and sustainability much more seriously, should settle for less.
In general ASEAN applied tariffs for non-agricultural products are relatively low although some countries have tariff peaks in sectors such as transport equipment.
In general ASEAN applied tariffs for non-agricultural products are relatively low although some countries have tariff peaks in sectors such as transport equipment.
Non-tariff barriers, and in particular restrictions such as import licensing, are more significant.
Non-tariff barriers, and in particular restrictions such as import licensing, are more significant.
Services also remain heavily restricted in most of the region.
Services also remain heavily restricted in most of the region.
In addition, banking secrecy represents a serious obstacle to the conclusion of a PCA with Singapore which, as previously noted, is a necessary condition for an FTA.
In addition, banking secrecy represents a serious obstacle to the conclusion of a PCA with Singapore which, as previously noted, is a necessary condition for an FTA.
In general, the enforcement of IPR presents problems and should be a priority for the negotiations.
In general, the enforcement of IPR presents problems and should be a priority for the negotiations.
Protection of Intellectual Property in the form of design, sound recordings and other cultural goods should be enhanced, whilst ensuring that nothing in the agreement limits the right of all participating countries to regulate services which play a prominent role in cultural diversity, such as the audiovisual sector.
Protection of Intellectual Property in the form of design, sound recordings and other cultural goods should be enhanced, whilst ensuring that nothing in the agreement limits the right of all participating countries to regulate services which play a prominent role in cultural diversity, such as the audiovisual sector.
Counterfeit pharmaceuticals not only compete unfairly against those made by firms who have funded the product's research and development but are also dangerous for consumers.
Counterfeit pharmaceuticals not only compete unfairly against those made by firms who have funded the product's research and development but are also dangerous for consumers.
At the same time, nothing in the EU-ASEAN agreement should create any legal or practical obstacles to firms using the flexibilities set out in the Declaration on the TRIPS agreement and public health, adopted by the Doha WTO Ministerial Conference.
At the same time, nothing in the EU-ASEAN agreement should create any legal or practical obstacles to firms using the flexibilities set out in the Declaration on the TRIPS agreement and public health, adopted by the Doha WTO Ministerial Conference.
Measures to simplify, standardise and modernise customs procedures and other formalities could make a substantial contribution to ensuring that EU-ASEAN trade is not impeded by unnecessary barriers.
Measures to simplify, standardise and modernise customs procedures and other formalities could make a substantial contribution to ensuring that EU-ASEAN trade is not impeded by unnecessary barriers.
Clearly, for the less affluent countries, such an agreement would need to be underpinned by adequate Aid for Trade.
Clearly, for the less affluent countries, such an agreement would need to be underpinned by adequate Aid for Trade.
The section of the agreement dealing with public procurement must take account of the varying level of development of the ASEAN members and must respect the right of each participant freely to regulate its public services, particularly those linked to basic needs such as health, education and drinking water.
The section of the agreement dealing with public procurement must take account of the varying level of development of the ASEAN members and must respect the right of each participant freely to regulate its public services, particularly those linked to basic needs such as health, education and drinking water.
Country Specific Issues
Country Specific Issues
It will be important that any schedule for tariff reductions takes full account of the widely varying economic circumstances of ASEAN's Members.
It will be important that any schedule for tariff reductions takes full account of the widely varying economic circumstances of ASEAN's Members.
In accordance with normal WTO practice of "Special and Differential Treatment", and taking note of the definition of "substantially all trade" used in the Economic Partnership Agreement with the Caribbean, the EU should be ready to allow low and low middle income countries (Indonesia, Philippines, Thailand, Vietnam) longer transition periods and less extensive coverage than the schedules adopted by high income countries.
In accordance with normal WTO practice of "Special and Differential Treatment", and taking note of the definition of "substantially all trade" used in the Economic Partnership Agreement with the Caribbean, the EU should be ready to allow low and low middle income countries (Indonesia, Philippines, Thailand, Vietnam) longer transition periods and less extensive coverage than the schedules adopted by high income countries.
Vietnam's request for market economy status for the purpose of trade defence instruments will also from part of the wider context within which this negotiation is situated.
Vietnam's request for market economy status for the purpose of trade defence instruments will also from part of the wider context within which this negotiation is situated.
The mandate adopted by the Council does not authorise the Commission to negotiate with the three LDCs.
The mandate adopted by the Council does not authorise the Commission to negotiate with the three LDCs.
Whilst it is clear that trade negotiations with Burma are unacceptable in the current circumstances, the situation with regard to Cambodia and Laos is more balanced.
Whilst it is clear that trade negotiations with Burma are unacceptable in the current circumstances, the situation with regard to Cambodia and Laos is more balanced.
On the one hand, as beneficiaries of the "Everything But Arms" scheme, the two countries already have tariff-free access to the EU market.
On the one hand, as beneficiaries of the "Everything But Arms" scheme, the two countries already have tariff-free access to the EU market.
At the same time, it should be noted that the Commission has encouraged LDCs to join Economic Partnership Agreements.
At the same time, it should be noted that the Commission has encouraged LDCs to join Economic Partnership Agreements.
It should seek, at a later stage, views from Cambodia and Laos as to whether and when they would wish to be included in any Agreement.
It should seek, at a later stage, views from Cambodia and Laos as to whether and when they would wish to be included in any Agreement.
While the political situation in Thailand also currently presents a serious obstacle to the conclusion of a trade agreement, in view of the potential length of the negotiations and the commitment of the military regime to swiftly restore democracy, it seems hopeful that the situation will be remedied before any final Agreement.
While the political situation in Thailand also currently presents a serious obstacle to the conclusion of a trade agreement, in view of the potential length of the negotiations and the commitment of the military regime to swiftly restore democracy, it seems hopeful that the situation will be remedied before any final Agreement.
When the Lisbon Treaty enters into force, the Commission will have a formal obligation to report regularly to the Parliament on the progress of negotiations and the Parliament's assent will be required before trade agreements are concluded.
When the Lisbon Treaty enters into force, the Commission will have a formal obligation to report regularly to the Parliament on the progress of negotiations and the Parliament's assent will be required before trade agreements are concluded.
Given the slow pace of negotiations, it seems unlikely that an agreement with ASEAN will be concluded in advance of the new Treaty.
Given the slow pace of negotiations, it seems unlikely that an agreement with ASEAN will be concluded in advance of the new Treaty.
All Institutions should therefore act on the assumption that the final agreement will need parliamentary approval.
All Institutions should therefore act on the assumption that the final agreement will need parliamentary approval.
In turn, this requires that Parliament be consulted throughout the course of the negotiations, rather than being faced with a yes/no choice at the end.
In turn, this requires that Parliament be consulted throughout the course of the negotiations, rather than being faced with a yes/no choice at the end.
The Commission has already shown a welcome readiness to provide information to the Parliament’s responsible Committee including in camera briefings and documents subject to restricted circulation.
The Commission has already shown a welcome readiness to provide information to the Parliament’s responsible Committee including in camera briefings and documents subject to restricted circulation.
относно търговските и икономическите отношения със страните от Югоизточна Азия (ASEAN)
on Trade and Economic Relations with the Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN)
Комисията по външни работи приканва водещата комисия по международна търговия да включи в предложението за резолюция, което ще приеме, следните предложения:
The Committee on Foreign Affairs calls on the Committee on International Trade, as the committee responsible, to incorporate the following suggestions in its motion for a resolution:
Признава нарастващата роля на ASEAN като движеща сила за стабилност и благоденствие в региона; приветства даването на нов импулс на отношенията между ЕС и ASEAN на срещата на високо равнище в Сингапур през 2007 г.; счита, че съществуват големи възможности за сътрудничество между ЕС и ASEAN, които са поели ангажимент за регионална интеграция;
Recognises ASEAN’s growing role as a force for regional stability and prosperity; welcomes the re-launching of EU-ASEAN relations in 2007 with the Singapore Summit; believes that the EU and ASEAN, which both have a commitment to regional integration, have great potential for cooperation;
Отбелязва, че мерките за активизиране на икономическите и търговските отношения между ЕС и ASEAN ще спомогнат за укрепване на отношенията като цяло между двата региона и ще поощрят постигането на допълнителен напредък по отношение на политическото сътрудничество и сигурността, по отношение на демокрацията и правата на човека в областта на енергетиката/изменението на климата и околната среда, както и в социалната и културната сфера и в областта на сътрудничеството за развитие;
Notes that measures to step up economic and trade relations between the EU and ASEAN will help to consolidate overall relations between the two regions and encourage further progress regarding political cooperation and security, the advancement of democracy and human rights, further progress in the field of energy/climate change and the environment, in the socio-cultural field and in the area of cooperation and development;
Призовава икономическото сътрудничество между регионите да обхване и областта на макро икономиката, включително сътрудничество в областта на данъчното облагане и статистиката, приемане на международни одитни и счетоводни стандарти и мерки за борба с корупцията и изпирането на пари;
Urges that transregional economic cooperation be extended to the field of macro-economics, including cooperation in matters of taxation and statistics, the adoption of international auditing and accounting standards and measures to combat corruption and money laundering;
Отбелязва икономическия растеж и динамизъм на ASEAN, както и многобройните инициативи за свободна търговия със страните от ASEAN; подкрепя преговорите между ASEAN и ЕС за сключване на споразумение за свободна търговия, което трябва да бъде придружено от споразумения за партньорство и сътрудничество, каквито понастоящем се договарят между ЕС и редица държави от ASEAN; като се имат предвид специфичните политически и икономически обстоятелства в определени страни от ASEAN, подкрепя становището, че за момента тези държави следва да не бъдат страни по споразумението за свободна търговия; подчертава по-специално случая на Бирма/Мианмар, която е обект на ограничителни мерки, приети от Съвета;
Notes ASEAN’s economic growth and dynamism as well as the many free-trade initiatives relating to ASEAN; supports ASEAN-EU free-trade agreement negotiations, which must be accompanied by Partnership and Cooperation Agreements currently being negotiated between the EU and several ASEAN States; given the special political and economic circumstances of certain ASEAN countries, supports the view that, for the moment, those countries should not be parties to the Free Trade Agreement; underlines in particular the case of Burma/Myanmar, which is subject to restrictive measures adopted by the Council;
Отбелязва, че приоритетна цел и за двата региона е приключването на едни амбициозни, всеобхватни и характеризиращи се с равновесие преговори в рамките на Доха;
Notes that the priority objective for both regions is the conclusion of an ambitious, comprehensive and balanced Doha Round;
Подчертава, че договарянето на споразумение за свободна търговия между ЕС и ASEAN следва да се осъществи с оглед на интересите и на двете страни, като се предоставя добавена стойност и за двата региона и се проправя път за провеждане на разисквания по свързани с търговията въпроси, които не са включени в настоящите многостранни преговори в рамките на СТО; по-специално подчертава необходимостта да се повдигнат въпроси, свързани със социалните стандарти и стандартите за околната среда, както и с принципите за добро управление;
Stresses that the negotiation of a free-trade agreement between the EU and ASEAN should be carried out in the interests of, and add value for, both regions, paving the way for deliberations regarding trade-related issues not encompassed in the WTO multilateral negotiations currently under way; in particular, stresses the need to broach matters relating to social and environmental standards and the principles of good governance;
Подчертава, че след влизането си в сила споразумението за свободна търговия между ЕС и ASEAN не следва да подкопава предимствата, с които се ползват най-слабо развитите страни по отношение на достъпа на техните продукт до ЕС;
Stresses that, once the EU-ASEAN free-trade agreement is in force, it should not undermine the advantages enjoyed by the least-developed countries regarding access for their products to the EU;
Приветства постигнатия напредък по отношение на интеграцията на ASEAN и подписването на устава на тази организация с надеждата, че неговите разпоредби ще влязат в сила във възможно най-къс срок;
Welcomes progress on ASEAN integration and the signing of the ASEAN Charter in the hope that its provisions will enter into force as soon as possible;
Припомня, че човешките права и демокрацията са основни ценности за ЕС и изисква те да бъдат неразделна част от преговорите с ASEAN, по-специално по отношение на споразуменията за партньорство и сътрудничество; отново изтъква значението, което Европейският парламент отдава на политическите реформи и реформите в областта на гражданските права, и приветства създаването чрез устава на ASEAN на органа по правата на човека и поетия от него недвусмислен ангажимент за укрепване на демокрацията, за усъвършенстване на доброто управление и на принципа на правовата държава, както и за насърчаване и защита на правата на човека и основните свободи; поради това смята, че ASEAN може да окаже положителен принос за насърчаване на тези ценности в региона на Югоизточна Азия;
Recalls that human rights and democracy are core EU values and demands that they form an integral part of the negotiations with ASEAN, especially in the Partnership and Cooperation Agreements; reiterates the importance that the European Parliament attaches to political and civil rights reforms, and welcomes the establishment of the Human Rights Body in ASEAN's Charter and its explicit commitment to the strengthening of democracy, the enhancement of good governance and the rule of law, as well as the promotion and protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms; expects, therefore, that ASEAN can contribute constructively to the promotion of these values in the region of South East Asia;
Приветства изборите в Тайланд; призовава за реален процес на демократизация и национално помирение в Бирма/Мианмар, което трябва да включва пълното участие на опозицията и на етническите групи, и призовава за незабавното освобождаване на Aung San Suu Kyi и на всички политически затворници, както и за нормализиране на дейността на политическите партии; изразява подкрепата си за дейността на специалните представители на ООН и ЕС; отправя искане към Съвета да продължи да прилага ограничителните мерки срещу правителството на Бирма/Мианмар, да следи положението отблизо, както и да преразгледа тези мерки, ако събитията в страната изискват това; отправя искане към членовете на ASEAN, както и към Китай и Индия, да окажат натиск върху Бирма/Мианмар;
Welcomes elections in Thailand; calls for a credible process of democratisation and national reconciliation in Burma/Myanmar, that must involve the full participation of the opposition and ethnic groups, and demands the immediate release of Aung San Suu Kyi and all political prisoners as well as the normalisation of activity of the political parties; supports the work of the UN and EU Special Representatives; asks the Council to maintain the restrictive measures against the Government of Burma/Myanmar, to follow the situation closely and, if developments in the country so require, to review those measures; asks ASEAN members, as well as China and India, to put pressure on Burma/Myanmar;
Подчертава значението на продължаващото сътрудничество за борба срещу тероризма и за управление на кризи и бедствия и приветства осъщественото наскоро сътрудничество във връзка с мисията за наблюдение в Ачех;
Stresses the importance of ongoing cooperation on counter-terrorism and crisis/disaster management, and welcomes recent cooperation on the Aceh Monitoring Mission;
Призовава ЕС и ASEAN да засилят сътрудничеството за борба срещу трафика на хора, секс туризма и фалшифицирането; приветства ангажиментите, поети от членовете на ASEAN за борба срещу наркотиците, като същевременно ги призовава да подкрепят мораториума на ООН върху смъртното наказание; приветства Филипините за премахването на смъртното наказание;
Calls on the EU and ASEAN to enhance cooperation in combating human trafficking, sex-tourism and counterfeiting; welcomes ASEAN members’ commitments against drugs while calling on them to uphold the UN death penalty moratorium; commends the Philippines for abolishing the death penalty;
Призовава ЕС и ASEAN да задълбочат сътрудничеството си в областта на общественото здраве и по-специално в областта на борбата със заболявания като СПИН, Тежък остър респираторен синдром (ТОРС) и птичи грип, за противодействие на изменението на климата, както и в областта на безопасността на храните;
Calls on the EU and ASEAN to enhance cooperation in the field of public health and in particular in combating diseases such as AIDS, SARS and avian flu, and in tackling climate change, as well as on food safety;
Подчертава значението на участието на гражданското общество с цел да се гарантира, че неговото становище се взема предвид в процеса на преговорите, като по този начин му се предоставя възможност да допринася за постигане на изцяло удовлетворителни резултати, които водят до по-близки отношения между регионите;
Stresses the importance of involving civil society to ensure that account is taken of its opinion in the negotiating process, enabling it to contribute to the achievement of a fully satisfactory outcome forging closer transregional relations;
Призовава Комисията редовно и своевременно да осведомява Парламента относно развитието на настоящите преговори.
Calls on the Commission to keep Parliament regularly and promptly informed of developments regarding the negotiations currently under way.