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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 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 should settle for less.
A good outcome on the social and environmental elements of an EU-Korea FTA would not only be valuable in itself but, if the ambitious negotiating timetable can be met, would also provide an important model for future agreements with other countries or regions.
A good outcome on the social and environmental elements of an EU-Korea FTA would not only be valuable in itself but, if the ambitious negotiating timetable can be met, would also provide an important model for future agreements with other countries or regions.
Sectoral Issues
Sectoral Issues
Korea’s standards policies often diverge from international norms.
Korea’s standards policies often diverge from international norms.
With regards to foreign cars, Korea has signed and ratified the UNECE Agreement and has thus committed itself to implementing the standard regulations.
With regards to foreign cars, Korea has signed and ratified the UNECE Agreement and has thus committed itself to implementing the standard regulations.
The FTA should clearly state that Korea recognises UNECE standards as such thereby allowing European cars that live up to these standards to be given real access to the Korean market.
The FTA should clearly state that Korea recognises UNECE standards as such thereby allowing European cars that live up to these standards to be given real access to the Korean market.
Divergence from international norms also presents particular problems for the pharmaceutical industry, where Korea does not recognise the authorisation of drugs that have been tested and certified abroad.
Divergence from international norms also presents particular problems for the pharmaceutical industry, where Korea does not recognise the authorisation of drugs that have been tested and certified abroad.
These national norms not only create obstacles to European exports but also risk subjecting animals to tests which are unnecessary as they duplicate those already undertaken.
These national norms not only create obstacles to European exports but also risk subjecting animals to tests which are unnecessary as they duplicate those already undertaken.
Whilst addressing such NTBs, an agreement should avoid any clauses that could make it more difficult for developing countries to have access to medicines in line with the WTO agreements.
Whilst addressing such NTBs, an agreement should avoid any clauses that could make it more difficult for developing countries to have access to medicines in line with the WTO agreements.
Cosmetics and electronic products also face problems with labelling and standards while distilled spirits are subject to a tariff peak of around 20% and excessive labelling requirements.
Cosmetics and electronic products also face problems with labelling and standards while distilled spirits are subject to a tariff peak of around 20% and excessive labelling requirements.
Strong provisions on the protection of Geographical Indicators will be required.
Strong provisions on the protection of Geographical Indicators will be required.
There is also scope for significant advances in the services market, particularly for sectors such as legal services where the Korean market is the only one in the region to be completely closed after the recent opening of the Chinese and Japanese markets.
There is also scope for significant advances in the services market, particularly for sectors such as legal services where the Korean market is the only one in the region to be completely closed after the recent opening of the Chinese and Japanese markets.
With regard to financial services, where foreign firms face significant barriers, the experience of the Royal Bank of Scotland, who is planning to open branches in Korea, will provide an important test of the readiness of Korea to welcome financial firms from other countries.
With regard to financial services, where foreign firms face significant barriers, the experience of the Royal Bank of Scotland, who is planning to open branches in Korea, will provide an important test of the readiness of Korea to welcome financial firms from other countries.
Enforcement of Intellectual Property Rights is also a priority.
Enforcement of Intellectual Property Rights is also a priority.
North Korea and Kaesong
North Korea and Kaesong
The KIC is located in North Korea, six miles north of the demilitarized zone.
The KIC is located in North Korea, six miles north of the demilitarized zone.
Construction began in June 2003 and is scheduled to be completed in 2012.
Construction began in June 2003 and is scheduled to be completed in 2012.
The South Korean government sees the KIC as offering the possibility of improving inter-Korean relations by creating a place of reconciliation, cooperation, and unification.
The South Korean government sees the KIC as offering the possibility of improving inter-Korean relations by creating a place of reconciliation, cooperation, and unification.
It is therefore keen that goods produced in this zone can be covered by the FTA.
It is therefore keen that goods produced in this zone can be covered by the FTA.
In general the Parliament supports the view that improved trade relations can make a significant contribution to conflict resolution and promote better understanding between people.
In general the Parliament supports the view that improved trade relations can make a significant contribution to conflict resolution and promote better understanding between people.
However extending an FTA to cover goods produced in a country that is not a party to that agreement raises complex legal and technical issues.
However extending an FTA to cover goods produced in a country that is not a party to that agreement raises complex legal and technical issues.
Politically it would only be acceptable if it was clear that the inclusion of KIC would not undermine social standards in the parties to the agreement and that core labour standards were being promoted for Kaesong workers.
Politically it would only be acceptable if it was clear that the inclusion of KIC would not undermine social standards in the parties to the agreement and that core labour standards were being promoted for Kaesong workers.
It is unclear whether effective monitoring would be possible.
It is unclear whether effective monitoring would be possible.
Other issues
Other issues
Measures to simplify, standardise and modernise customs procedures and other formalities could make a substantial contribution to ensuring an agreement that prevents EU-Korea trade being impeded by unnecessary barriers.
Measures to simplify, standardise and modernise customs procedures and other formalities could make a substantial contribution to ensuring an agreement that prevents EU-Korea trade being impeded by unnecessary barriers.
However care should be taken to ensure that “Trade Facilitation” is not used as cover to undermine consumer or environmental protection.
However care should be taken to ensure that “Trade Facilitation” is not used as cover to undermine consumer or environmental protection.
To show the parties’ ongoing commitment to the DDA and to avoid LDCs suffering negative impacts from the potential FTA, Korea should be encouraged to introduce duty-free quota-free access for LDCs along the lines of the EU’s EBA scheme.
To show the parties’ ongoing commitment to the DDA and to avoid LDCs suffering negative impacts from the potential FTA, Korea should be encouraged to introduce duty-free quota-free access for LDCs along the lines of the EU’s EBA scheme.
EP role
EP role
Although the existing Framework Agreement on Trade and Cooperation is a mixed agreement and has a political annex attached, there is no Partnership and Cooperation Agreement of the type that normally provides an appropriate political and legal background for an EU bilateral trade agreement.
Although the existing Framework Agreement on Trade and Cooperation is a mixed agreement and has a political annex attached, there is no Partnership and Cooperation Agreement of the type that normally provides an appropriate political and legal background for an EU bilateral trade agreement.
In these circumstances, care must be taken to ensure that, either within the trade agreement currently being negotiated or by means of a separate agreement, the EU and Korea make the standard human rights commitments and that the FTA could be suspended were these commitments to be breached.
In these circumstances, care must be taken to ensure that, either within the trade agreement currently being negotiated or by means of a separate agreement, the EU and Korea make the standard human rights commitments and that the FTA could be suspended were these commitments to be breached.
Equally, in order to ensure legitimacy and democratic control, the European Parliament would expect the other institutions to seek to present the agreement in a form that would require the assent of the Parliament under Article 300(3) second paragraph.
Equally, in order to ensure legitimacy and democratic control, the European Parliament would expect the other institutions to seek to present the agreement in a form that would require the assent of the Parliament under Article 300(3) second paragraph.
Naturally this control can only be effective if the Parliament is kept informed and has an opportunity to comment throughout the course of the negotiations, rather than being faced with a yes/no choice at the end.
Naturally this control can only be effective if the Parliament is kept informed and has an opportunity to comment throughout the course of the negotiations, rather than being faced with a yes/no choice at the end.
The Commission has shown a welcome readiness to provide information to the Parliament’s responsible Committee including in camera briefings and documents which are subject to restricted circulation.
The Commission has shown a welcome readiness to provide information to the Parliament’s responsible Committee including in camera briefings and documents which are subject to restricted circulation.
It is important that this continues throughout the negotiations and that the maximum possible information is made publicly available so that European citizens can be aware of the negotiations that are taking place on their behalf.
It is important that this continues throughout the negotiations and that the maximum possible information is made publicly available so that European citizens can be aware of the negotiations that are taking place on their behalf.
по икономическите и търговските отношения с Корея
on economic and trade relations with Korea
Общи въпроси
General suggestions
2. счита, че едно споразумение за свободна търговия с Корея трябва също да е съвместимо с напредъка, постигнат в Кръга за развитие от Доха и да се съобразява с четирите "сингапурски въпроса" (инвестиции, конкуренция, прозрачност при държавните поръчки и улесняване на търговията).
Considers that any free trade agreement with Korea must be in line with the progress made in the WTO Doha Development Round of negotiations and should take account of the four so-called Singapore Issues (foreign investment, competition, transparency in public procurement and trade facilitation);
3. призовава, сключването на споразумение за свободна търговия с Корея, обхващащо търговията със стоки и услуги, да представлява важна съставна част на двустранните преговори в областта на научното и техническото сътрудничество и на интелектуалната собственост, да включва външни аспекти на енергийната политика, ядрени и възобновяеми енергийни източници, както и програмата "Галилео".
Calls for the conclusion of a free trade agreement with Korea that covers trade in goods and services, makes scientific and technical cooperation and intellectual property an essential element of bilateral agreements, promotes cooperation on energy efficiency, is against climate change and includes provisions on other external aspects of energy policy, nuclear and renewable energy sources and the Galileo programme;
· никаква концентрация на чувствителни, изключени от конкуренцията продукти в специфични сектори (напр. селско стопанство)
· no concentration on 'sensitive' products in specific sectors that are exempt from the rules on competition (e.g. agriculture),
· подобряване и опростяване на правилата на ЕС за произход
· an improvement and simplification of Community rules on origin,
· по-широка хармонизация на вече съществуващи международни норми и стандарти вместо нови стандарти
· broader harmonisation of existing international norms and standards instead of the introduction of new standards,
· разширени задължения за оповестяване на информация и насърчаването на най-добри практики в областта на регулирането
· more stringent disclosure requirements and the promotion of best practices in regulation,
· прозрачност на държавните механизми за подпомагане и премахване на съществуващите нетарифни бариери
· the transparency of national support mechanisms and the dismantling of existing non-tariff barriers,
6. счита, че предвид на трудния опит на ЕС с дъмпинговите цени на корабостроителната промишленост в Корея, при нарушения трябва да влизат в сила ефективни и незабавно приложими механизми за санкциониране.
Considers that, in the light of the EU's problematic experiences with the Korean shipbuilding industry's dumping prices, effective and immediately enforceable sanction mechanisms should be applied in the event of infringement;
Jan Březina, Renato Brunetta, Gianni De Michelis, Den Dover, Adam Gierek, Norbert Glante, András Gyürk, Fiona Hall, David Hammerstein, Ján Hudacký, Romana Jordan Cizelj, Werner Langen, Angelika Niebler, Reino Paasilinna, Atanas Paparizov, Miloslav Ransdorf, Herbert Reul, Teresa Riera Madurell, Britta Thomsen, Patrizia Toia, Nikolaos Vakalis
Jan Březina, Renato Brunetta, Gianni De Michelis, Den Dover, Adam Gierek, Norbert Glante, András Gyürk, Fiona Hall, David Hammerstein, Ján Hudacký, Romana Jordan Cizelj, Werner Langen, Angelika Niebler, Reino Paasilinna, Atanas Paparizov, Miloslav Ransdorf, Herbert Reul, Teresa Riera Madurell, Britta Thomsen, Patrizia Toia, Nikolaos Vakalis
Pilar Ayuso, Ivo Belet, Danutė Budreikaitė, Françoise Grossetête, Satu Hassi, Edit Herczog, Lambert van Nistelrooij, Vittorio Prodi, Esko Seppänen
Pilar Ayuso, Ivo Belet, Danutė Budreikaitė, Françoise Grossetête, Satu Hassi, Edit Herczog, Lambert van Nistelrooij, Vittorio Prodi, Esko Seppänen
Graham Booth, Carlos Carnero González, Daniel Caspary, Françoise Castex, Christofer Fjellner, Eduard Raul Hellvig, Jacky Henin, Caroline Lucas, Marusya Ivanova Lyubcheva, Erika Mann, Helmuth Markov, David Martin, Georgios Papastamkos, Godelieve Quisthoudt-Rowohl, Tokia Saïfi, Peter Šťastný, Robert Sturdy, Gianluca Susta, Daniel Varela Suanzes-Carpegna, Corien Wortmann-Kool, Zbigniew Zaleski
Graham Booth, Carlos Carnero González, Daniel Caspary, Françoise Castex, Christofer Fjellner, Eduard Raul Hellvig, Jacky Henin, Caroline Lucas, Marusya Ivanova Lyubcheva, Erika Mann, Helmuth Markov, David Martin, Georgios Papastamkos, Godelieve Quisthoudt-Rowohl, Tokia Saïfi, Peter Šťastný, Robert Sturdy, Gianluca Susta, Daniel Varela Suanzes-Carpegna, Corien Wortmann-Kool, Zbigniew Zaleski
Danutė Budreikaitė, Małgorzata Handzlik, Jan Tadeusz Masiel, Carl Schlyter,
Danutė Budreikaitė, Małgorzata Handzlik, Jan Tadeusz Masiel, Carl Schlyter,
PE 392.267v02-00
PE 392.267v02-00
– като взе предвид предложението на Комисията към Европейския парламент и към Съвета ( COM(2007)0368 ),
– having regard to the Commission proposal to the European Parliament and the Council ( COM(2007)0368 ),
– като взе предвид член 251, параграф 2 и член 95 от Договора за ЕО, съгласно които предложението му е представено от Комисията ( C6‑0200/2007 ),
– having regard to Articles 251(2) and 95 of the EC Treaty, pursuant to which the Commission submitted the proposal to Parliament ( C6‑0200/2007 ),
– като взе предвид доклада на комисия по околна среда, обществено здраве и безопасност на храните ( A6‑0464/2007 ),
– having regard to the report of the Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety ( A6‑0464/2007 ),
Указания за хранителните съставки и последиците за здравето, поставяни върху хранителните продукти
Nutrition and health claims made on foods
Liam Aylward, Dorette Corbey, Chris Davies, Mojca Drčar Murko, Edite Estrela, Jill Evans, Matthias Groote, Cristina Gutiérrez-Cortines, Marie Anne Isler Béguin, Dan Jørgensen, Eija-Riitta Korhola, Miroslav Ouzký, Frédérique Ries, Guido Sacconi, Karin Scheele, Bogusław Sonik, Anja Weisgerber, Glenis Willmott
Liam Aylward, Dorette Corbey, Chris Davies, Mojca Drčar Murko, Edite Estrela, Jill Evans, Matthias Groote, Cristina Gutiérrez-Cortines, Marie Anne Isler Béguin, Dan Jørgensen, Eija-Riitta Korhola, Miroslav Ouzký, Frédérique Ries, Guido Sacconi, Karin Scheele, Bogusław Sonik, Anja Weisgerber, Glenis Willmott
Bairbre de Brún, Milan Gaľa, Alojz Peterle, Andres Tarand
Bairbre de Brún, Milan Gaľa, Alojz Peterle, Andres Tarand
PE 398.375v01-00
PE 398.375v01-00
ИЗЛОЖЕНИЕ НА МОТИВИТЕ...............................................................................................6
EXPLANATORY STATEMENT................................................................................................5
ПИСМО НА КОМИСИЯТА ПО БЮДЖЕТИ.........................................................................7
LETTER OF THE COMMITTEE ON BUDGETS......................................................................6
– като взе предвид проекта за регламент на Съвета (14320/2007),
– having regard to the draft Council regulation (14320/2007),
– като взе предвид предложението на Комисията ( COM(2007)0364 ),
– having regard to the Commission proposal ( COM(2007)0364 ),
– като взе предвид Регламент на Съвета (ЕО, Евратом) № 1605/2002 от 25 юни 2002 година относно Финансовия регламент, приложим за общия бюджет на Европейските общности
– having regard to Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities
ОВ L 248, 16.9.2002 г., стр. 1.
OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p.1.
– като взе предвид Регламент (EО) № 2004/2003 относно статута и финансирането на политическите партии на европейско равнище
– having regard to Regulation (EC) No 2004/2003 on the regulations governing political parties at European level and the rules regarding their funding
– като взе предвид член 279 от Договора за ЕО, съгласно който Съветът се е консултирал с него ( C6‑0411/2007 ),
– having regard to Article 279 of the EC Treaty, pursuant to which the Council consulted Parliament ( C6‑0411/2007 ),
– като взе предвид доклада на комисията по конституционни въпроси и писмото на комисията по бюджети ( A6‑0465/2007 ),
– having regard to the report of the Committee on Constitutional Affairs and the letter of the Committee on Budgets ( A6‑0465/2007 ),
The creation of the proposal for a Council Regulation amending Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002, on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities is a consequence of the decision of the Council to split from the Commission proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Regulation (EC) No 2004/2003 on the regulations governing political parties at European level and the rules regarding their funding (COM(2007) 364 final) the elements containing a derogation from the Financial Regulation in its current form.
The creation of the proposal for a Council Regulation amending Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002, on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities is a consequence of the decision of the Council to split from the Commission proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Regulation (EC) No 2004/2003 on the regulations governing political parties at European level and the rules regarding their funding (COM(2007) 364 final) the elements containing a derogation from the Financial Regulation in its current form.
Due to the fact that the Committee on Constitutional Affairs has already discussed and approved with amendments the Commission proposal (see the Report A6-0412/207 ), with the view to enable the entry into force of the amended Regulations before the end of the year 2007, the Committee decided to apply the simplified procedure under the Rule 43 of its Rules of Procedure.
Due to the fact that the Committee on Constitutional Affairs has already discussed and approved with amendments the Commission proposal (see the Report A6-0412/207 ), with the view to enable the entry into force of the amended Regulations before the end of the year 2007, the Committee decided to apply the simplified procedure under the Rule 43 of its Rules of Procedure.
Having taken note of the favourable opinion delivered by the Committee on Budgets, the Committee approved the proposal submitted by the Council without amendment.
Having taken note of the favourable opinion delivered by the Committee on Budgets, the Committee approved the proposal submitted by the Council without amendment.
ПИСМО НА КОМИСИЯТА ПО БЮДЖЕТИ
LETTER OF THE COMMITTEE ON BUDGETS
Mr Jo Leinen
Mr Jo Leinen
Committee on Constitutional Affairs
Committee on Constitutional Affairs
Rue Wiertz
Rue Wiertz
Dear Mr Leinen,
Dear Mr Leinen,
It is with great interest that I have noticed that the committee Constitutional Affairs, on 22 October 2007, has voted its report on the modification of Regulation (EC) No 2004/2003 on the regulations governing political parties at European level and the rules regarding their funding and that most of the proposals made in the Budget committee's opinion had been taken over in your final report.
It is with great interest that I have noticed that the committee Constitutional Affairs, on 22 October 2007, has voted its report on the modification of Regulation (EC) No 2004/2003 on the regulations governing political parties at European level and the rules regarding their funding and that most of the proposals made in the Budget committee's opinion had been taken over in your final report.
Meanwhile, another text has been transmitted officially to the European Parliament, a "Draft Council Regulation amending Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002, further to the Permanent Representatives Committee's decision to split taken on 24 October 2007" (Council Document 14320/07).
Meanwhile, another text has been transmitted officially to the European Parliament, a "Draft Council Regulation amending Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002, further to the Permanent Representatives Committee's decision to split taken on 24 October 2007" (Council Document 14320/07).
Also this proposal amending the Financial Regulation has been attributed to the committee on Constitutional Affairs as lead.
Also this proposal amending the Financial Regulation has been attributed to the committee on Constitutional Affairs as lead.
The necessity for an exception of the non-profit -rule for grants for political parties has been a major element of the last revision of the Financial regulation as adopted in December 2006.
The necessity for an exception of the non-profit -rule for grants for political parties has been a major element of the last revision of the Financial regulation as adopted in December 2006.
It was amendment 102 on the modification of Article 109, paragraph 3, point (d a) (new) of the Budgets committee's report, voted in Plenary on 15 March 2006 ( P6_TA(2006)0085 ) that triggered the current reform.
It was amendment 102 on the modification of Article 109, paragraph 3, point (d a) (new) of the Budgets committee's report, voted in Plenary on 15 March 2006 ( P6_TA(2006)0085 ) that triggered the current reform.