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Debate: The trade-related extraterritorial effects of third countries’ sanctions
Date: MONDAY, 14 DECEMBER 2020
Speaker: Danuta Maria Hübner
Political group: PPE
Country: Germany
Language: EN

There is also evidence that the implementation of EU sanctions often proves to be incomplete and uneven across Member States. The EU can and should do more to both reduce its exposure to extraterritorial sanctions and strengthen its capability to counteract and ensure effective enforcement of the EU sanctions policy. For this, I believe the inter-institutional coordination of sanctions and countermeasures must be enhanced and we need a more systematic economic analysis of the effectiveness of sanctions. And finally, a comprehensive reform of the WTO and its appellate body should make it better able to cope with sanctions.
Debate: The trade-related extraterritorial effects of third countries’ sanctions
Date: MONDAY, 14 DECEMBER 2020
Speaker: Robert Hajšel
Political group: S-D
Country: Netherlands
Language: EN

And let me also stress that our companies are especially affected by the extra-territorial sanctions imposed by the United States, our NATO ally. The recent American economic sanctions against Russia, Iran and Cuba especially the extraterritorial effects in particular should be responded to from our side. We need an efficient instrument to counteract these illegal sanctions. That’s why I welcome your intention to propose new legislation in this respect in one year, but it would be very helpful if the Commission were to start, already now, a consideration of how to increase the efficiency of the existing instruments.
Debate: The trade-related extraterritorial effects of third countries’ sanctions
Date: MONDAY, 14 DECEMBER 2020
Speaker: Marie-Pierre Vedrenne
Political group: Renew
Country: Denmark
Language: FR

Liberté, souveraineté, conformité: c’est bien de ces enjeux dont il est question. Cuba, Iran, Américains accidentels, Nord Stream, Airbus, BNP Paribas, Alstom, Peugeot, Citroën... Et la liste est encore bien plus longue. Par le passé, l’Union européenne a tenté de se protéger avec son règlement de blocage ou avec le dispositif INSTEX. Mais n’est-il pas enfin temps de lutter avec plus d’efficacité contre les dérives de l’extraterritorialité? N’est-il pas enfin temps de passer de la riposte à l’offensive? N’est-il pas enfin temps de nous doter d’instruments qui garantissent le libre choix de nos entreprises qui sont en conformité avec le droit international? Madame la Commissaire, vous allez répondre que c’est compliqué, que c’est difficile, que c’est long... Toutefois, quand volonté politique il y a, un chemin peut se dessiner. Alors, agissons! À nous de faire comprendre à nos partenaires que nous allons enfin jouer à armes égales: imposons des contre-mesures dissuasives, renforçons notre pouvoir de coercition, créons notre propre office européen de contrôle financier. L’Union européenne ne cherche à déclarer aucune guerre commerciale. Il ne s’agit pas de contrevenir à nos engagements internationaux, mais bien d’être en position de défendre un commerce basé sur des règles. Finalement, il s’agit de garantir le respect de la liberté, le respect de la souveraineté de chacun, et c’est sur ce point, Madame la Commissaire, que
Debate: The trade-related extraterritorial effects of third countries’ sanctions
Date: MONDAY, 14 DECEMBER 2020
Speaker: Reinhard Bütikofer
Political group: Verts/ALE
Country: Italy
Language: DE

Bei Instex brauchen wir mehr Gemeinsamkeit und mehr europäische Handlungsfähigkeit. Es ist zwar richtig, dass einige zusätzliche Länder Instex beigetreten sind, aber die Geschlossenheit der europäischen Mitgliedstaaten ist in dieser Frage leider nicht zu vermelden. Ich glaube, deswegen müssen wir uns an die eigene Nase fassen. Was Nord Stream 2 betrifft, da gibt es ja nicht nur Streit zwischen den USA und der EU, sondern auch in den eigenen Reihen. Bei Meinungsverschiedenheiten zwischen Verbündeten kann es da keine Einbahnstraße geben.  Wir brauchen zu dieser Frage, glaube ich, eine politische Lösung, etwa zur besonderen Stabilisierung der Ukraine und zur Unterstützung der Drei-Meere-Initiative. In dem Zusammenhang kann man vielleicht eine Lösung finden.
Debate: The trade-related extraterritorial effects of third countries’ sanctions
Date: MONDAY, 14 DECEMBER 2020
Speaker: Emmanuel Maurel
Political group: GUE/NGL
Country: Greece
Language: FR

D’abord parce que, à la faveur de la crise sanitaire, les dirigeants européens, la Commission en tête, ont parlé d’autonomie stratégique. Mais il n’y a pas d’autonomie stratégique si un pays en dehors de l’Union européenne nous explique avec qui il faut commercer et avec qui il ne faut pas commercer. Et puis c’est l’occasion pour nous d’envoyer un message clair à nos partenaires américains au moment où ceux-ci changent de président, à défaut de changer de politique commerciale. Donc, oui, répétons-le ensemble: il n’est pas admissible que des entreprises européennes, voire des dirigeants européens soient poursuivis ou sanctionnés sous prétexte qu’ils commercent légitimement et légalement avec d’autres pays. Il y a les exemples de l’Iran, de Cuba, mais aussi de Nord Stream – parce que Nord Stream est un projet sur le sol européen, quoi qu’on pense du projet. Eh bien, il faut répliquer et pour répliquer, il faut faire appliquer un principe simple: celui de la réciprocité. Les solutions techniques existent. Le problème aujourd’hui, c’est la volonté politique. Je compte sur nous tous, collectivement, pour que cela advienne et que nous puissions enfin faire vivre ce concept d’autonomie stratégique.
Debate: The trade-related extraterritorial effects of third countries’ sanctions
Date: MONDAY, 14 DECEMBER 2020
Speaker: Gabriel Mato
Political group: PPE
Country: Lithuania
Language: ES

Señor presidente, querida comisaria, los operadores europeos tienen el derecho a tener asegurada, en todo caso, la libertad para llevar a cabo sus actividades comerciales sin ningún tipo de cortapisa, y es obligación de la Comisión garantizar este derecho.  La seguridad jurídica es un elemento fundamental en las actividades comerciales, que no se pueden ver cuestionadas por los efectos extraterritoriales de sanciones unilaterales. El sector hotelero español podría ser un claro ejemplo de estas consecuencias indeseables. Y no podemos aceptarlo, porque no olvidemos que estos efectos son contrarios al Derecho internacional.  Una vez más, tenemos que pedir a la Comisión firmeza para desarrollar su soberanía económica y la autonomía estratégica, a la vez que, como ha dicho ya la comisaria, debemos mejorar la efectividad y operatividad de nuestros instrumentos de política exterior, como pueden ser el estatuto de bloqueo o el Instex.  Y algo más: en esta nueva etapa que se abre en los Estados Unidos, redoblemos nuestros esfuerzos para una mejor coordinación en la aplicación de sanciones. Y, también, tratemos de alcanzar ese anhelado, amplio y profundo acuerdo comercial.
Debate: The trade-related extraterritorial effects of third countries’ sanctions
Date: MONDAY, 14 DECEMBER 2020
Speaker: Karin Karlsbro
Political group: Renew
Country: Poland
Language: EN

Mr President, free trade is only truly free when it’s fair and predictable. The European Union and the US are allies and have a common interest in promoting rules—based international trade. The recent actions by the United States are therefore worrisome. With this in mind, it’s urgent that the Commission presents suggestions on how to improve the existing tools we have at our disposal so that the EU becomes better equipped to deal with the extraterritorial effects of unilateral sanctions, regardless of the origin of the sanctions. At the same time, such tools must never be used for protectionism, but rather strengthened rules—based international trade. The European Union must seize the moment when the new Administration has come into office in Washington and reboot its relations with the United States. When we work together, we can reach sustainable growth and political stability.
Debate: The trade-related extraterritorial effects of third countries’ sanctions
Date: MONDAY, 14 DECEMBER 2020
Speaker: Juan Ignacio Zoido Álvarez
Political group: PPE
Language: ES

Señor presidente, señora comisaria, la Unión Europea debe mantener su compromiso firme con los derechos humanos. Es nuestra obligación penalizar a aquellos responsables políticos que cometen arrestos arbitrarios, torturas, ejecuciones extrajudiciales, etc. Iniciativas como la recientemente aprobada Ley Magnitsky van en la dirección correcta. Su régimen sancionador debe aplicarse de manera inmediata, especialmente contra casos flagrantes y contrastados, como los de los líderes de la narcodictadura venezolana y sus socios cubanos o nicaragüenses.  Pero, como europeos y soberanos de nuestras decisiones, no podemos permitir que las sanciones de terceros Estados supongan un daño colateral para nuestras empresas. Son muchas las empresas europeas, y españolas en particular, que están sufriendo el acoso sancionador de Trump por sus actividades económicas lícitas en países de Iberoamérica. Empresas de todos los sectores, desde el energético y el financiero hasta el hotelero o el agroalimentario.  ¿Qué pasos está dando la Comisión para implementar una agenda de sanciones propia en Iberoamérica, al tiempo que evita que las empresas europeas puedan sufrir las de otros países?
Debate: The trade-related extraterritorial effects of third countries’ sanctions
Date: MONDAY, 14 DECEMBER 2020
Speaker: Seán Kelly
Political group: PPE
Country: Greece
Language: GA

A Uachtaráin, fáilte romhat ar ais a Mhairéad, agus Deirdre agus Kate. Mr President, Commissioner, the EU’s exposure to US extraterritorial sanctions is indeed a major challenge. Recently the current US administration activated harsh economic sanctions against Russia, Iran and Cuba in a unilateralist and confrontational turn away from earlier policies of multilateral containment. EU businesses are seriously – and possibly even specifically – affected by these measures. The extraterritorial reach of sanctions does not only affect EU businesses but also puts into question the political independence and, ultimately, the sovereignty of the EU and its Member States. I am hopeful that a Biden administration will take a more measured and inclusive approach, instead of the confrontational and binary view of trade that has been US policy under President Trump. As well as strengthening our own trade defence tools, including the EU’s Trade Enforcement Officer, it is imperative that the EU works with allies to modernise the WTO so that it is fit for an increasingly digital and post-COVID trading world.
Debate: The trade-related extraterritorial effects of third countries’ sanctions
Date: MONDAY, 14 DECEMBER 2020
Speaker: Mairead McGuinness
Language: EN

The truth is that these trade-related extraterritorial effects of third-country sanctions are against international law and, therefore, we do have to respond, and I hope that we can continue this dialogue as we prepare for our communications next year. We are assessing carefully all the options that are possible to counter the extraterritorial application of these sanctions. I think we all share a common interest in ensuring that the European Union’s policies should not be determined by the threat or imposition of third-country sanctions, and that European companies and businesses should not suffer any negative consequences of these sanctions, but we know what is happening in the real world. I want to give you my full assurance on behalf of the Commission that we are committed to addressing these issues and we will respond. As I say, I’m very happy to continue this important discussion during and after the Commission’s communication, which will be published early in 2021. As this year closes and a new dawn rises, we hope for a better atmosphere next year, not just in relation to trade issues but also, hopefully, in relation to the pandemic, which, most unusually, has a speaking from this podium, so its effects are everywhere. So I want to give you my full guarantee and assurance that we have already discussed this issue in great detail within the Commission and we will come forward with our communication early next year.
Debate: Implementation of the Dublin III Regulation
Date: MONDAY, 14 DECEMBER 2020
Speaker: Nicolas Schmit
Language: EN

With our proposals there is no flexibility on the principle that all Member States must contribute, only on  As suggested in your report, our legislative proposals include targeted changes to make the system more efficient and to determine the Member State responsible to deal with an asylum application. This will discourage abuses and prevent unauthorised movements. While the responsibility criterion linked to first entry remains, these new rules would allow to make the other criteria more effective. For example, we propose to widen the definition of family members to include siblings and families formed in transit and to simplify the rules on evidence relating to family reunification. In line with your report, we also propose to prolong the periods of responsibility for Member States. For instance, a Member State would become responsible if an applicant makes an application within three years following the irregular entry, which is an extension from the current 12 months. Similarly, a Member State would be responsible to deal with an asylum application if the applicant holds a visa or residence permit that expired less than three years before instead of, respectively, six months and two years currently. Finally, it is important to stress that the first entry criterion goes hand—in—hand with a new approach on compulsory solidarity which will ensure that responsibilities are fairly shared amongst Member States. In addition, the pact presents several initiatives to make our return policy more credible and sustainable, as suggested in your report, such as the implementation of the Frontex mandate on returns, the system of return sponsorship, the forthcoming strategy on voluntary returns and reintegration, and the creation of a European returns coordinator. Mr President, Ms Keller, to reform our asylum and migration policy, we need to be pragmatic and find common ground to move forward, striking precisely a delicate balance between solidarity and responsibility. Keeping the middle ground and balance among all the elements of the pact is the best way forward. I would like to thank you again for the implementation of the report. We look forward to engaging with the European Parliament on the different legislative proposals presented together with a pact to reach an overall agreement on the comprehensive and sustainable reform of the European migration and asylum policy.
Debate: Implementation of the Dublin III Regulation
Date: MONDAY, 14 DECEMBER 2020
Speaker: Pedro Silva Pereira
Country: Bulgaria
Language: PT

Este ponto da ordem do dia está encerrado. A votação das alterações realizar-se-á na terça-feira, 15 de dezembro de 2020, e a votação final na quarta-feira, 16 de dezembro de 2020.
Debate: A strong social Europe for Just Transitions
Date: MONDAY, 14 DECEMBER 2020
Speaker: Agnes Jongerius
Country: Poland
Language: NL

Met het rapport geven we het startschot voor een socialer Europa het komend jaar. We leggen ook een basis voor het sociaal actieplan dat eurocommissaris Schmit in januari moet presenteren. Het is belangrijk dat we de lessen leren van de Lissabonstrategie en van de vorige crisis. Sociale vooruitgang werd toen zomaar overboord gegooid en dat kunnen we ons niet nog een keer veroorloven. We hebben de sociale doelen nodig die we uiterlijk in 2030 moeten bereiken, een nieuwe sociale agenda voor Europa dus. Op de sociale top in Porto moeten alle regeringsleiders en de Europese Commissie hiervoor tekenen, ook onze eigen premier Rutte! Samen met mijn Duitse christendemocratische collega Dennis Radtke en de schaduwrapporteurs van links tot rechts zijn we tot een ambitieus en gebalanceerd rapport gekomen. In EMPL kon het rekenen op brede steun. Als we de duurzame en de digitale transitie op een eerlijke manier mogelijk willen maken, dan moeten deze gepaard gaan met sociale vooruitgang. “Niemand mag achterblijven” mag niet enkel een holle slogan blijven en daarom moeten we meer investeren in mensen. Het plan voor herstel en veerkracht moet een sterke sociale dimensie hebben met zoveel plannen inzake sociale vooruitgang, die op dezelfde voet staan als de economische en de duurzame doelen. We moeten inzetten op goed werk als we de jeugdwerkeloosheid structureel willen terugdringen. Jongeren zitten niet weer te wachten op het duizendste onzekere flexbaantje, die willen hun toekomst kunnen opbouwen. Er zijn te veel handige Harry’s actief in de uitzendsector die met schijnconstructies over de ruggen van werknemers en de maatschappij hun geld verdienen. We hebben een eerlijk speelveld nodig tussen de uitzendbureaus. En we moeten de uitzendkrachten goed beschermen. Aan die eindeloze keten van onderaanneming, waarbij iedereen zijn verantwoordelijkheid van zich afschuift, daar moet een einde aan komen: die ketens moeten worden opgeknipt. We hebben tenslotte allemaal gezien hoe in het afgelopen jaar arbeidsmigranten massaal ziek werden in bijvoorbeeld de vleesindustrie, de distributiecentra en in de land- en tuinbouw. Ik zou zeggen: genoeg is genoeg! Laten we ons eerlijk door de crisis slaan met bindende sociale doelen, zodat iedereen kan zeker zijn van hogere minimumlonen, van zekere contracten en van een betaalbare woning.
Debate: A strong social Europe for Just Transitions
Date: MONDAY, 14 DECEMBER 2020
Speaker: Pedro Silva Pereira
Country: Bulgaria
Language: PT

Este ponto da ordem do dia está encerrado. A votação das alterações realizar-se-á na quarta-feira, 16 de dezembro de 2020, e a votação final na quinta-feira, 17 de dezembro de 2020.
Debate: Sustainable corporate governance
Date: MONDAY, 14 DECEMBER 2020
Speaker: Pedro Silva Pereira
Country: Bulgaria
Language: PT

Agradeço ao Comissário Nicolas Schmit as suas intervenções muito inspiradoras. O debate está encerrado. A votação das alterações realizar-se-á na quarta-feira, 16 de dezembro de 2020, e a votação final na quinta-feira, 17 de dezembro de 2020.
Debate: Sustainable corporate governance
Date: MONDAY, 14 DECEMBER 2020
Speaker: Emil Radev
Political group: PPE
Country: Austria
Language: BG

Ето защо мисля, че е важно да подпомогнем бизнеса да осъществи прехода към устойчива икономика. Време е за създаването на нова бизнес култура. Като я насърчаваме, ще подпомогнем процеса, който трябва да води предприятията по пътя на устойчивото корпоративно управление. То носи допълнителна стойност за обществото, но и за самите компании, тъй като фирмите, поели по пътя на устойчивото корпоративно управление, са по-продуктивни и по-солидни. В разгара на COVID пандемията и кризата, която увеличи рисковете за бизнеса, огромно значение придобиват нашите усилия да се защитят европейските предприятия, като разбира се, това не става за сметка на правата на работниците и акционерите.  Необходими са общоевропейски действия в тази насока. Те обаче в никакъв случай не бива да водят до налагането на непосилни тежести за малките и средни предприятия. При промени в дружественото право трябва да прилагаме балансиран подход, отчитащ както икономическите, така и социалните и екологичните фактори. Така ще стимулираме интегрирането на политики на устойчивост при корпоративното вземане на решения.
Debate: Quality of water intended for human consumption – Implementation of the EU water legislation
Date: TUESDAY, 15 DECEMBER 2020
Speaker: Heidi Hautala
Country: Poland
Language: FI

Esityslistalla on seuraavana yhteiskeskustelu  – ympäristön, kansanterveyden ja elintarvikkeiden turvallisuuden valiokunnan suosituksesta toiseen käsittelyyn neuvoston ensimmäisen käsittelyn kannasta Euroopan parlamentin ja neuvoston direktiivin antamiseksi ihmisten käyttöön tarkoitetun veden laadusta (uudelleenlaadittu) (06230/3/2020 – C9—0354/2020 –  – Christophe Hansenin, Sara Cerdasin, Nicolae Ştefănuțăn, Marco Dreoston, Martin Häuslingin, Joanna Kopcińskan, Malin Björkin ja Eleonora Evin ympäristön, kansanterveyden ja elintarvikkeiden turvallisuuden valiokunnan puolesta neuvostolle laatimasta suullisesti vastattavasta kysymyksestä EU:n vesilainsäädännön täytäntöönpanosta ( – Christophe Hansenin, Sara Cerdasin, Nicolae Ştefănuțăn, Marco Dreoston, Martin Häuslingin, Joanna Kopcińskan, Malin Björkin ja Eleonora Evin ympäristön, kansanterveyden ja elintarvikkeiden turvallisuuden valiokunnan puolesta komissiolle laatimasta suullisesti vastattavasta kysymyksestä EU:n vesilainsäädännön täytäntöönpanosta (
Debate: Quality of water intended for human consumption – Implementation of the EU water legislation
Date: TUESDAY, 15 DECEMBER 2020
Speaker: Jytte Guteland
Political group: S-D
Language: EN

Later today, we will finally adopt the final agreement on the Drinking Water Directive after many years of revision. It is a welcome modernisation of this important legislation. We are improving access to water for all, in particular for vulnerable groups in our society, and the new rules also mean that we will use better parameters for assessing the quality of drinking water, with tougher thresholds for a number of chemicals as well as the watch-list for pollutants such as microplastics and pharmaceuticals. We are ensuring that tap water across Europe is safe to drink and taking a welcome step towards realising the human right to water in Europe. EU water legislation needs to be foolproof and protect the health of people and the environment. The Water Framework Directive is especially important in this regard and I welcome the fact that we will vote on this resolution later this week. It is very worrying that Member States are not adhering to the framework directive and are not implementing the rules the way they should. Unless there is a big improvement here, the Union will not reach its the objectives under the framework directive by the deadline of 2027. Half of the water bodies in EU have still not attained good status, and good chemical status has been achieved only for about a third of the surface waters. The solution to this is not to dilute the directive, of course. Europe should not lower its environmental ambitions, especially in the light of the Green Deal and the important role that clean water bodies with healthy ecosystems play for nature, our society and the climate. What we need here is better solutions for improving this implementation.