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European Parliament2019-2024

Committee on Foreign AffairsCommittee on International Trade

2020/2023(INI)

28.5.2020

AMENDMENTS1 - 250Draft reportKati Piri, Christophe Hansen(PE650.385v01-00)

Recommendations on the negotiations for a new partnership with the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland(2020/2023(INI))

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Amendment 1Helmut Scholz, Idoia Villanueva Ruiz

Motion for a resolutionCitation 6 a (new)

Motion for a resolution Amendment

- having regard to the outcome of the EU-UK Joint Committee meeting on 30 March 2020,

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Motion for a resolutionCitation 6 b (new)


- having regard to the joint statement of the Specialised Committee on issues related to the implementation of the Protocol on Ireland/Northern Ireland on 30 April 2020,

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Amendment 3Jérôme Rivière, Thierry Mariani, Nicolas Bay, Harald Vilimsky, Susanna Ceccardi

Motion for a resolutionRecital A


A. whereas the EU mandate, adopted by the Council on 25 February, lays the groundwork for a comprehensive new partnership forming a coherent structure and an overall governance framework;

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Amendment 4Kati Piri, Christophe Hansen

Motion for a resolutionRecital A


A. whereas the EU mandate, adopted by the Council on 25 February, lays the groundwork for a comprehensive new partnership forming a coherent structure and an overall governance framework;

A. whereas the Political Declaration is the yardstick for the negotiations and establishes the parameters of an ambitious, broad, deep and flexible partnership across trade and economic cooperation with a comprehensive and balanced Free Trade Agreement at its core, law enforcement and criminal justice, foreign policy, security and defence and wider areas of cooperation; whereas the EU mandate, adopted by the Council on 25 February on that basis, constitutes the negotiating framework that envisages a strong and comprehensive partnership between the EU and the UK, forming a coherent structure and an overall governance framework; whereas the EU will not accept the UK's piecemeal approach, which seeks to negotiate a series of separate, self-standing agreements;

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Amendment 5Nathalie Loiseau, Bernard Guetta, Javier Nart, Hilde Vautmans, Frédérique Ries, Marie-Pierre Vedrenne, Jérémy Decerle, Ilhan Kyuchyuk, Urmas Paet, Svenja Hahn, Christophe Grudler, Petras Auštrevičius, Samira Rafaela, Michal Šimečka, Nicola Danti, Klemen Grošelj, Morten Petersen, Liesje Schreinemacher, Malik Azmani, Bart Groothuis, Barry Andrews, Nicolae Ştefănuță, Dita Charanzová

Motion for a resolutionRecital A b (new)


A b. whereas during the transition period, EU law across all policy areas, is

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still applicable to, and in, the UK, with the exception of provisions of the Treaties and acts that were not binding upon, and in, the UK before the Withdrawal Agreement entered into force; whereas on the 14th of May 2020, the European Commission opened infringement proceedings against the UK for failure to comply with EU rules on free movement;

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Motion for a resolutionRecital A c (new)


A c. whereas the European Parliament gave its position on the proposed mandate for negotiations for a new partnership with the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland in its resolution the 12 February 2020.

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Amendment 7Nathalie Loiseau, Bernard Guetta, Javier Nart, Hilde Vautmans, Frédérique Ries, Marie-Pierre Vedrenne, Jérémy Decerle, Ilhan Kyuchyuk, Urmas Paet, Svenja Hahn, Christophe Grudler, Petras Auštrevičius, Samira Rafaela, Michal Šimečka, Nicola Danti, Klemen Grošelj, Morten Petersen, Liesje Schreinemacher, Malik Azmani, Bart Groothuis, Barry Andrews, Dita Charanzová

Motion for a resolutionRecital B


B. whereas the EU mandate is based B. whereas the EU mandate is based

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on the European Council guidelines of 23 March 2018 and the Political Declaration agreed with the UK on 17 October 2019;

on the European Council guidelines of 23 March 2018 and the Political Declaration both agreed by the EU and the UK on 17 October 2019; and whereas the Political Declaration establishes the parameters of the new partnership.

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Motion for a resolutionRecital C


C. whereas the negotiations on the future partnership should be premised on the effective implementation of the Withdrawal Agreement and its three protocols;

C. whereas the negotiations on the future partnership can only be premised on the effective and full implementation of the Withdrawal Agreement and its three protocols;

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Amendment 9Daniel Caspary

Motion for a resolutionRecital C


C. whereas the negotiations on the future partnership should be premised on the effective implementation of the Withdrawal Agreement and its three protocols;

C. whereas the negotiations on the future partnership should be premised on the effective and full implementation of the Withdrawal Agreement and its three protocols;

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Amendment 10Anna Fotyga, Geert Bourgeois, Assita Kanko, Bert-Jan Ruissen, Raffaele Fitto, Hermann Tertsch

Motion for a resolutionRecital D


D. whereas the EU is seeking to establish a comprehensive new partnership with the UK that covers the areas of interest outlined in the Political Declaration: trade and economic cooperation, law enforcement and judicial cooperation in criminal matters, foreign policy, security and defence, and thematic areas of cooperation;

D. whereas the EU is seeking to establish an ambitious and comprehensive new partnership with the UK that covers the areas of interest outlined in the Political Declaration: trade and economic cooperation, law enforcement and judicial cooperation in criminal matters, foreign policy, security and defence, counter-terrorism, cyber security and other thematic areas of cooperation;

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Motion for a resolutionRecital D


D. whereas the EU is seeking to establish a comprehensive new partnership with the UK that covers the areas of interest outlined in the Political Declaration: trade and economic cooperation, law enforcement and judicial cooperation in criminal matters, foreign policy, security and defence, and thematic areas of cooperation;

D. whereas the EU should maintain its efforts and determination to negotiate an agreement as clearly foreseen in the Political Declaration, to which both parties, including the UK Prime Minister, signed up on 17 October 2019, and the negotiation mandate;

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Motion for a resolution

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Recital E


E. whereas the future agreement should be embedded in an overall governance framework and whereas the Court of Justice of the EU should be the sole body responsible for interpreting EU law;

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Motion for a resolutionRecital A a (new)


A a. whereas the United Kingdom (UK) ceased to be a Member State of the European Union (EU) on 31 January 2020.

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Motion for a resolutionRecital F


F. whereas as a third country, the UK cannot have the same rights and enjoy the same benefits as a member and the situation in both the EU and the UK will therefore change significantly as of January 2021;

F. whereas as a third country, the UK cannot have the same rights and enjoy the same benefits as a member and the situation in both the EU and the UK will therefore change significantly as of January 2021; whereas the UK's geographic

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proximity, level of interconnectedness and high level of existing alignment with EU rules should be taken into account in the future partnership agreement, as the EU made it clear from the start that the more privileges and rights the UK seeks, the more obligations will come attached;

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F. whereas the situation in both the EU and the UK will change significantly as of January 2021;

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Amendment 16Attila Ara-Kovács




F. whereas as a third country, the UK cannot have the same rights and enjoy the same benefits and does not comply with the same obligations as a member and the situation in both the EU and the UK will therefore change significantly as of January 2021;

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Amendment 17Heidi Hautala, Sergey Lagodinskyon behalf of the Verts/ALE Group




F. whereas as a third country, the UK cannot be subject to the same obligations, have the same rights and enjoy the same benefits as a member and the situation in both the EU and the UK will therefore change significantly as of January 2021;

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Amendment 18Paulo Rangel

Motion for a resolutionRecital -A (new)


-A. whereas the EU and the UK share fundamental values and principles, and are economically interconnected, geographically close and, with regard to security and defence, interdependent;

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Amendment 19Anna Fotyga, Geert Bourgeois, Assita Kanko, Bert-Jan Ruissen, Charlie Weimers, Raffaele Fitto, Hermann Tertsch

Motion for a resolutionRecital D a (new)


D a. whereas the UK is an important player and ally in the field of foreign

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affairs, security and defence, characterized by its large defence budget, its far-reaching diplomatic network, high-class security and intelligence services and permanent seat on the UN Security Council, and a founding member of NATO

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Amendment 20Geert Bourgeois, Anna Fotyga

Motion for a resolutionRecital D a (new)


D a. Whereas the EU is the UK’s largest trading partner; in 2018 UK exports to the European Union represented 45% of all UK exports while UK imports from the EU went up 53% of all UK imports; whereas a surplus in trade in services was outweighed by deficit in trade of goods;

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Motion for a resolutionRecital G


G. whereas the EU and the UK agreed in the Political Declaration to convene at a high level in June 2020 to take stock of progress with the aim of agreeing action to move forward with negotiations on the

G. whereas the EU and the UK agreed in the Political Declaration to convene at a high level in June 2020 to take stock of progress of the implementation of the Withdrawal Agreement and of the

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future relationship; negotiations with the aim of agreeing action to move forward with negotiations on the future relationship;

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Motion for a resolutionRecital H


H. whereas the EU and its Member States should maintain their unity throughout the negotiations in order to defend the interests of their citizens in the best possible way;

H. whereas unity of the EU and its Member States throughout the negotiations is essential in order to defend the interests of the EU, including those of its citizens in the best possible way; whereas the EU and its Member States have remained united throughout the negotiation and adoption of the Withdrawal Agreement and ever since; whereas this unity is reflected in the adoption of the negotiating mandate entrusted to the EU negotiator and Head of the EU Task Force Michel Barnier, who enjoys the strong support of the EU and its Member States;

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Motion for a resolutionRecital H


H. whereas the EU and its Member States should maintain their unity throughout the negotiations in order to

H. whereas the EU Member States should be able to defend their fundamental interests during the

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defend the interests of their citizens in the best possible way;

negotiations on an agreement with the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland;

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Amendment 24Jérôme Rivière, Thierry Mariani, Nicolas Bay

Motion for a resolutionRecital H a (new)


Ha. whereas France, first and foremost, which has been hit particularly hard by the consequences of the right-of-asylum legislation in force in Great Britain, must be able to defend its interests on the basis, if necessary, of a specific and separate agreement with the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland;

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Amendment 25Jérôme Rivière, Thierry Mariani, Nicolas Bay

Motion for a resolutionRecital I


I. whereas the EU and UK agreed in the Political Declaration that the future relationship should be underpinned by shared values such as the respect for and safeguarding of human rights and fundamental freedoms, democratic principles, the rule of law and support for non-proliferation, and that these values are an essential prerequisite for cooperation within the framework of the Political Declaration; whereas the future relationship should incorporate the

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United Kingdom’s continued commitment to respect the framework of the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR);

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I. whereas the EU and UK agreed in the Political Declaration that the future relationship should be underpinned by shared values such as the respect for and safeguarding of human rights and fundamental freedoms, democratic principles, the rule of law and support for non-proliferation, and that these values are an essential prerequisite for cooperation within the framework of the Political Declaration; whereas the future relationship should incorporate the United Kingdom’s continued commitment to respect the framework of the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR);

I. whereas the EU and UK agreed in the Political Declaration that the future relationship should be underpinned by shared values such as the respect for and safeguarding of human rights and fundamental freedoms, democratic principles, the rule of law and support for non-proliferation and that these values are an essential prerequisite for cooperation within the framework of the Political Declaration; whereas the future relationship should incorporate the United Kingdom’s continued commitment to respect the framework of the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR)and the UN Charter, principles of disarmament, peace and security as well as sustainable development;

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I. whereas the EU and UK agreed in the Political Declaration that the future relationship should be underpinned by shared values such as the respect for and safeguarding of human rights and fundamental freedoms, democratic principles, the rule of law and support for non-proliferation, and that these values are an essential prerequisite for cooperation within the framework of the Political Declaration; whereas the future relationship should incorporate the United Kingdom’s continued commitment to respect the framework of the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR);

I. whereas the EU and UK agreed in the Political Declaration that the future relationship should be underpinned by shared values such as the respect for and safeguarding of human rights and fundamental freedoms, democratic principles, the rule of law, an international rules-based order including support for non-proliferation, protection of the environment and that these values are an essential prerequisite for cooperation within the framework of the Political Declaration; whereas the future relationship should be conditioned to the United Kingdom’s continued commitment to respect the framework of the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR);

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Motion for a resolutionRecital I a (new)


I a. whereas, if an agreement cannot be reached, both sides would have to be prepared for very dramatic changes to their economies, which will be aggravated by the COVID-19 crisis and its expected economic consequences;

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I a. whereas the Political Declaration states that the future economic partnership will be underpinned by provisions ensuring a level playing field for open and fair competition.

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Amendment 30Anna Fotyga, Geert Bourgeois, Assita Kanko, Bert-Jan Ruissen, Raffaele Fitto



I a. whereas the future relationship must be based on a balance of rights and obligations, taking into account the principles of each Party

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Motion for a resolutionRecital I b (new)


I b. whereas the COVID19 pandemic has created a totally unexpected and un-precedented new situation, which has significant consequences on the implementation of the Withdrawal Agreement and on the rhythm and

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efficiency of the negotiations between the UK and the EU.

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Motion for a resolutionRecital I c (new)


I c. whereas facing a global pandemic and its foreseeable geopolitical, economic and social consequences reinforces the necessity to improve cooperation mechanisms between partners and allies.

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Motion for a resolutionRecital I b (new)


I b. whereas the current time pressure in the negotiations is merely the result of the UK's choices;

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Motion for a resolutionSubheading 1 a (new)

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Regrets that, following three rounds of negotiations, no real progress has been achieved, with the exception of very small openings on a limited number of areas;

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Motion for a resolutionSubheading 1 b (new)


Reiterates that the EU stands firm that tangible progress must be achieved in all areas of negotiations in parallel, including on the level playing field, fisheries, internal security and governance, as outlined in the Political Declaration; emphasises that all negotiations on economic issues are indivisible and the EU will not agree to a Free Trade Agreement without having sufficient level playing field guarantees and a satisfactory agreement on fisheries; thus fully supports the Commission in defending the comprehensive draft treaty as proposed by the EU at the outset, instead of agreeing to separate agreements;

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Motion for a resolutionSubheading 1 c (new)


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Welcomes the publication, even if belated, of the UK draft legal proposals; notes that, contrary to the UK's claims of using existing precedents, many of these proposals go significantly beyond what has been negotiated by the EU in other FTAs with third countries in recent years; recalls that any final agreement has to be based on a balance of rights and obligations;

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Motion for a resolutionParagraph 1


1. Welcomes the fact that there is a high level of convergence between the negotiating objectives expressed in its resolution of 12 February 2020 and the negotiating directives adopted by the Council on 25 February 2020; emphasises that the Commission has Parliament’s full support in negotiating with the UK in accordance with the established directives, as all three institutions broadly share the objectives that these negotiations should achieve;

1. Takes note of the fact that there is a high level of convergence between the negotiating objectives expressed in its resolution of 12 February 2020 and the negotiating directives adopted by the Council on 25 February 2020; regrets that Commission has an exclusive negotiating mandate and calls for it to be exercised directly by the Council;

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1. Welcomes the fact that there is a 1. Welcomes the high level of

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high level of convergence between the negotiating objectives expressed in its resolution of 12 February 2020 and the negotiating directives adopted by the Council on 25 February 2020; emphasises that the Commission has Parliament’s full support in negotiating with the UK in accordance with the established directives, as all three institutions broadly share the objectives that these negotiations should achieve;

convergence between the negotiating objectives expressed in its resolution of 12 February 2020 and those adopted by the Council on 25 February 2020; emphasises that the Commission has Parliament’s full support in negotiating with the UK in accordance with the established directives, as all three institutions broadly share the objectives to be achieved through these negotiations;

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Amendment 39Tiziana Beghin, Fabio Massimo Castaldo



2. Welcomes the EU’s draft text of the Agreement on the New Partnership with the United Kingdom, published on 18 March 2020;

2. Welcomes the EU’s draft text of the Agreement on the New Partnership with the United Kingdom, published on 18 March 2020, which proposes a comprehensive agreement for a deep and close partnership, covering not only free trade in goods and services but also mutually satisfactory ways to prevent distortions and unfair competitive advantages, including those related to the agriculture sectors, SPS and state aid, and to establish a favorable climate for the development of trade in investment;

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Amendment 40Danuta Maria Hübner



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2. Welcomes the EU’s draft text of the Agreement on the New Partnership with the United Kingdom, published on 18 March 2020;

2. Welcomes the EU’s draft text of the Agreement on the New Partnership with the United Kingdom, published on 18 March 2020; supports the Commission’s approach to the negotiations, which is to negotiate a comprehensive agreement covering all areas of bilateral relations; rejects in this regard, the approach by the UK government to negotiate sectoral agreements, which do not cover all aspects of EU-UK relations as stipulated in the Political Declaration;

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Amendment 41Liesje Schreinemacher, Nathalie Loiseau, Barry Andrews, Nicola Danti, Svenja Hahn, Samira Rafaela, Karin Karlsbro, Marie-Pierre Vedrenne, Jordi Cañas, Jérémy Decerle, Dita Charanzová, Urmas Paet, Malik Azmani, Bart Groothuis, Michal Šimečka, Bernard Guetta, Katalin Cseh, Hilde Vautmans, Klemen Grošelj, Nicolae Ştefănuță

Motion for a resolutionParagraph 2 a (new)


2 a. Welcomes and insists that the Commission continues its practice to provide timely information to the Parliament on the negotiations, in line with the information that is shared with the Member States;

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Motion for a resolutionParagraph 2 b (new)


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2 b. Strongly believes that transparency benefits the negotiation process and is also beneficial to citizens and businesses as it allows them to better prepare for the post-transition phase;

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Amendment 43Dragoş Tudorache



2 a. Stresses that the Covid19 pandemic has slowed down the negotiation process between the EU and UK and raises concerns regarding the timely delivery of a fully-fledged partnership agreement;

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3. Notes that the UK has submitted various draft texts to the EU which – unlike the EU’s text – are not public and cover, inter alia, a trade agreement including annexes, an air transport agreement, an aviation safety agreement and an agreement on civil nuclear energy cooperation via Euratom;

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3. Notes that the UK has submitted various draft texts to the EU which cover a trade agreement including annexes, a fisheries framework agreement, an air transport agreement, a civil aviation safety agreement with annexes, an energy agreement, a social security coordination agreement, a civil nuclear agreement, an agreement on Law Enforcement and Judicial Cooperation in Criminal Matters, an agreement on the transfer of unaccompanied asylum-seeking children, and an agreement on the readmission of people residing without authorisation; Urges the UK government to match the level of transparency of the EU Commission, and to make publicly available all future text proposals immediately after they were submitted to the negotiations;

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Amendment 47Nathalie Loiseau, Petras Auštrevičius, Sven Mikser, Lukas Mandl, Arnaud Danjean




3. Notes that the UK has submitted various draft texts to the EU which – unlike the EU’s text – are not public and cover, inter alia, a trade agreement including annexes, an air transport agreement, an aviation safety agreement and an agreement on civil nuclear energy cooperation via Euratom; notes that the UK, in contradiction with the Political Declaration, has denied any interest in reaching an agreement on security and defence matters;

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3. Notes that the UK has submitted various draft texts to the EU which – unlike the EU’s text – are not public and cover, inter alia, a trade agreement including annexes, an air transport agreement, an aviation safety agreement and an agreement on civil nuclear energy cooperation via Euratom; Rejects, in this regard, any piecemeal approach for the negotiations;

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Amendment 49Traian Băsescu




3. Notes that the UK has submitted various draft texts to the EU which cover, inter alia, a trade agreement including annexes, an air transport agreement, an aviation safety agreement and an agreement on civil nuclear energy cooperation via Euratom;

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3. Notes that the UK has submitted various draft texts to the EU which cover, inter alia, a trade agreement including annexes, an air transport agreement, an aviation safety agreement and an agreement on civil nuclear energy cooperation via Euratom;

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3 a. Recalls that Article184 of the Withdrawal Agreement for the EU and the UK are to use their best endeavours, in good faith and in full respect of their respective legal orders, to take the necessary steps to negotiate expeditiously the agreements governing their future relationship referred to in the Political Declaration and to conduct the relevant procedures for the ratification or conclusion of those agreements, with a view to ensuring that those agreements apply, to the extent possible, as from the end of the transition period;

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Amendment 52Fabio Massimo Castaldo, Tiziana Beghin



3 a. Invites the Commission and the Council to pursue the objectives provided in art. 21 of TEU, with special attention to the safeguard of values, fundamental rights and interests, security, independence and integrity of the Union as a whole, the strengthening of international security, the preservation and improvement of the quality of the environment and the sustainable management of global natural resources;

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3 a. Underlines that the covid-19 pandemic directly affects the negotiation process; recognizes the willingness by both parties to continue negotiations during the covid-19 pandemic through virtual means in order to limit the extent of the delay; acknowledges that negotiations through virtual means pose additional challenges; calls on the parties to hold face-to-face meetings once this is deemed safe;

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3 a. Calls on the Commission to conduct negotiations transparently; urges the Commission to ensure in this respect public consultation and constant dialogue with social partners and civil society, as well as with national parliaments;

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3 b. Strongly believes that the negative impact of the covid-19 pandemic on global trade and economic relations serves as an additional incentive to make substantial progress in the negotiations and work towards a comprehensive and ambitious partnership;

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Motion for a resolutionParagraph 3 c (new)


3 c. Is of the opinion that an agreement can only be concluded if based on and fully compliant with the social, environmental and human rights standards enshrined in the relevant European and international Treaties and Agreements, including the continued adherence to the European Convention on Human Rights and its monitoring and enforcement mechanisms;

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Motion for a resolutionParagraph 4 – introductory part


4. Recalls that any association agreement concluded between the EU and

4. Recalls that any future association agreement concluded between the EU and

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the UK pursuant to Article 217 of the TFEU (‘the Agreement’) must be in strict concordance with the following principles:

the UK pursuant to Article 217 of the TFEU (‘the Agreement’) must be in strict concordance with the following principles:

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Amendment 58Anna Fotyga, Assita Kanko, Bert-Jan Ruissen, Raffaele Fitto, Hermann Tertsch

Motion for a resolutionParagraph 4 – point i


(i) a third country must not have the same rights and benefits as a Member State of the EU, or a member of the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) or European Economic Area (EEA);

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(i) a third country must not have the same rights and benefits as a Member State of the EU, or a member of the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) or European Economic Area (EEA);

(i) a third country must not have the same rights and benefits and does not comply with the same obligations as a Member State of the EU, or a member of the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) or European Economic Area (EEA);

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Amendment 60Inma Rodríguez-Piñero, Javier Moreno Sánchez, Javi López, Nacho Sánchez Amor

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Motion for a resolutionParagraph 4 – point ii


(ii) protection of the full integrity and proper functioning of the single market and customs union, the indivisibility of the four freedoms; in particular, the degree of cooperation in the economic pillar should be commensurate with the freedom of movement of people;

(ii) protection of the full integrity and proper functioning of the single market and customs union, the indivisibility of the four freedoms; in particular, the degree of cooperation in the economic association pillar must be in accordance with the commitments that are acquired to facilitate the mobility of people, in areas, among others, such as the non-requirement of visas to travel, the mobility of researchers and students, the cooperation in the field of social security, and of temporary service providers and business travellers;

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(ii) protection of the full integrity and proper functioning of the single market and customs union, the indivisibility of the four freedoms;

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Amendment 62Charlie Weimers


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(ii) protection of the full integrity and proper functioning of the single market and customs union as well as market surveillance mechanisms, the indivisibility of the four freedoms; in particular, the degree of cooperation in the economic pillar should be commensurate with the freedom of movement of people;

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Motion for a resolutionParagraph 4 – point iv


(iv) the safeguarding of the EU legal order and the role of the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) in this respect;

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(iv) the safeguarding of the EU legal order and the role of the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) as the sole body responsible for interpreting EU law in this respect;

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(iv) the safeguarding of the EU legal order and the role of the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) in this respect as the ultimate body for interpreting of EU law;

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Amendment 68Jérôme Rivière, Thierry Mariani, Nicolas Bay, Harald Vilimsky

Motion for a resolutionParagraph 4 – point v


(v) continued adherence to democratic principles, human rights and fundamental freedoms, as defined in particular in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, the ECHR and its protocols, the European Social Charter, the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court and other international human rights treaties of the UN and the Council of Europe, and respect for the principle of the rule of law;

(v) continued adherence to democratic principles, human rights and fundamental freedoms, as defined in particular in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, the European Social Charter and the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court;

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Motion for a resolutionParagraph 4 – point vi


(vi) a level playing field, ensuring equivalent standards in social, labour, environmental, competition and State aid policies, including through a robust and comprehensive framework on competition and State aid control;

(vi) a level playing field, ensuring equivalent standards in social, labour, agriculture, food security, animal welfare, SPS, environmental, competition and State aid policies, including through a robust and comprehensive framework on competition and State aid control;

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Amendment 70Nathalie Loiseau, Bernard Guetta, Javier Nart, Hilde Vautmans, Frédérique Ries, Marie-Pierre Vedrenne, Jérémy Decerle, Ilhan Kyuchyuk, Urmas Paet, Svenja Hahn, Christophe Grudler, Petras Auštrevičius, Samira Rafaela, Michal Šimečka, Nicola Danti, Klemen Grošelj, Morten Petersen, Liesje Schreinemacher, Malik Azmani, Bart Groothuis, Barry Andrews




(vi) a level playing field, ensuring equivalent standards in social, labour, environmental, competition and State aid policies, including through a robust and comprehensive framework on competition and State aid control, dispute settlement and enforcement mechanisms;

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Amendment 71László Trócsányi




(vi) a level playing field, ensuring appropriately high standards in social, labour, environmental, competition and State aid policies, including through a robust and comprehensive framework on competition and State aid control;

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Amendment 72Arba Kokalari, Jörgen Warborn


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(vi) a level playing field, ensuring high standards in social, labour and environmental protection as well as competition and State aid policies, including through a robust and comprehensive framework on competition and State aid control;

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(vi) a level playing field, ensuring equivalent standards in social, labour, environmental, competition and State aid policies, including through a robust and comprehensive framework on control;

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(vii) the precautionary principle, the principle that environmental damage should as a priority be rectified at source, and the polluter pays principle;

(vii) the precautionary principle, the principle that environmental damage should as a priority be rectified at source, and the polluter pays principle should be considered as the core of the negotiations and fully implemented;

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Motion for a resolutionParagraph 4 – point vii a (new)


(vii a) the Parties' commitments to international agreements to tackle climate change including those which implement the United-Nations Framework Conventions on Climate Change, in particular the Paris Agreement should constitute an essential element of the future agreement.

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Motion for a resolutionParagraph 4 – point x


(x) the right balance between rights and obligations, including, where appropriate, commensurate financial contributions;

(x) the right balance between rights and obligations, including, where appropriate, commensurate financial contributions or sanctions which should be effective, proportionate and dissuasive and have a real and deterrent effect;

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Paragraph 4 – point x a (new)


(xa) the guarantee of an outcome that is proper and fair for all Member States and in the best interests of our citizens;

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4 a. Recalls the importance of promoting and protecting the rights to privacy and data protection in the association agreement, including security of personal data, as a key enabler in the digital economy; points out that the EU requires full compliance with these principles in all current and future developing commercial exchanges;

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4 b. Stresses that any association agreement between the EU and the UK must fully comply with the above-mentioned principles, abide by EU legislation, and be overseen by EU institutions;

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4 c. Recalls that the Political Declaration, signed by both parties, serves as a legal guideline for negotiations to safeguard the rules-based international order, the rule of law and democracy, fair trade, workers’ rights, consumer and environmental protection, and the fight against any threat to our common values and interests; stresses that this can only be achieved by mutual trust and cooperation;

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3 b. Notes the substantial divergences between both Parties, including on the scope and the legal architecture of the text to be negotiated; expresses deep concern at the limited scope of the future partnership envisaged by the UK Government, and points out that the UK’s proposals fall short of its commitments under the Withdrawal Agreement and the Political Declaration; Insists that any agreement on a new relationship between the EU and the UK must be coherent and adapted to the geographical proximity of both parties, on the one hand, and to the high level of interconnectedness of both

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parties’ economies; rejects in this regard any ‘cherry-picking’ of various elements from different legal and trade frameworks applicable in the context of relations between the EU and various other third countries; In particular rejects the exclusion of sectors such as subsidies, competition policy, trade and labour, trade and environment, and taxation from the Agreement’s dispute resolution mechanism, and the proposal of separate agreements with specific governance mechanisms in areas such as law enforcement and judicial cooperation in criminal matters, nuclear cooperation, or political dispute resolution mechanisms in areas related to data exchange for law enforcement purposes, and operational cooperation between law enforcement authorities;

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4 a. Underlines that the EU Chief Negotiator has the Parliament's full and unwavering support for insisting that level playing field guarantees are a crucial element of any agreement with the UK, as this is not dogmatism or ideology from the EU's side but a prerequisite to establishing an ambitious and balanced partnership with the UK and preserving the competitiveness of the internal market and EU companies, as well as maintaining and developing in the future high levels of social, environmental and consumer protection;

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4 b. Respects fully in this regard the sovereignty of the UK, which the EU has no intention of undermining in the current negotiations; recalls, however, that the UK will never be equal to other third countries due to its status as a former EU Member State, current complete regulatory alignment, and the significant volume of trade between both parties, as well as its geographic proximity to the EU, which all explain the necessity for strong and robust level playing field provisions in the agreement;

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5. Underlines the fact that from the EU’s perspective, the aim of the negotiations is to establish a new partnership with the UK that is comprehensive and covers the areas outlined in the Political Declaration: trade and economic cooperation, law enforcement and judicial cooperation in criminal matters, foreign policy, security and defence, and thematic areas of cooperation;

5. Underlines that the EU should keep up its efforts and engagement to negotiate an agreement, as it has always indicated in the Political Declaration and in the negotiation mandate, on the following parts: trade and economic cooperation, law enforcement and judicial cooperation in criminal matters, foreign policy, security and defence, and thematic areas of cooperation; underlines, however, that the EU will not agree to a deal at any cost;

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5. Underlines the fact that from the EU’s perspective, the aim of the negotiations is to establish a new partnership with the UK that is comprehensive and covers the areas outlined in the Political Declaration: trade and economic cooperation, law enforcement and judicial cooperation in criminal matters, foreign policy, security and defence, and thematic areas of cooperation; calls for pragmatism and flexible approach on both sides;

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5. Underlines the fact that from the EU’s perspective, the aim of the negotiations is to establish a new partnership with the UK that is comprehensive and covers the areas outlined in the Political Declaration: trade and economic cooperation, law enforcement and judicial cooperation in criminal matters, foreign policy, security and defence, and thematic areas of cooperation such as cooperation on sustainable development;

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5. Underlines that the aim of the negotiations is to establish a new, ambitious and comprehensive partnership with the UK that covers the areas outlined in the Political Declaration: trade and economic cooperation, law enforcement and judicial cooperation in criminal matters, foreign policy, security and defence, counter-terrorism, cyber security and wider thematic areas of cooperation;

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Amendment 88David McAllister

Motion for a resolutionParagraph 5 – subparagraph 1 (new)


Recalls that following the three rounds of negotiations, selective progress on limited areas is a no-go for the EU; Regrets the low level of ambition of the UK and calls for substantial progress in all areas including level-playing field, fisheries, internal security and governance as outlined in the Political Declaration; Strongly opposes cherry-picking of areas that are only in the interest of the UK.

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Motion for a resolutionParagraph 5 – point 1 (new)


(1) Underlines that ensuring level-playing field for a regulatory convergence in line with the Political Declaration is key as well as the full respect of the principles of the Political Declaration to which the UK agreed; Recalls that the future agreement must be negotiated in good faith, and therefore be based on the Political Declaration mutually agreed by the EU and the UK.

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(2) Recalls that the rules for access to the Internal Market by a third country are determined in the negotiating mandate jointly adopted by the 27 EU Member States and those conditions are in correlation with the size and the geographic proximity of the third country;

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5 a. Recalls that without a balanced and long-term fisheries agreement that ensures reciprocal access to waters and resources with respect to the principle of sustainable management of fisheries and marine ecosystems and ensuring a level playing field, there will be no economic and trade partnership agreement;

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5 a. Emphasises the importance of making substantial progress on all topics in parallel, including on those that showed limited to no progress such as the level-playing field, governance, law enforcement as well as the timely conclusion of a fisheries agreement;

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including guarantees on respecting international climate change commitments and in particular the Paris agreement as essential elements in any future deal;

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6. Emphasises the importance of being ready for the UK’s withdrawal from the internal market and the customs union at the end of the transition period on 31 December 2020, regardless of the outcome of the negotiations; stresses that the consequences will be even more significant should no agreement be reached; welcomes, in this regard, the Commission’s sector-specific ‘readiness notices’, which seek to ensure that EU industry is ready for the inevitable shock that the UK’s withdrawal from the single market will cause;

6. Emphasises the importance of being ready for the UK’s withdrawal from the internal market and the customs union at the end of the transition period on 31 December 2020, regardless of the outcome of the negotiations; stresses that the consequences will be even more significant should no agreement be reached; welcomes, in this regard, the Commission’s sector-specific ‘readiness notices’, which seek to ensure that EU industry is ready for the inevitable shock that the UK’s withdrawal from the single market will cause; encourages the European Commission and Member States to enhance their efforts in order to fully inform European citizens and businesses of the risks that the transition period might end before an agreement is reached, in order to allow for and support adequate preparedness to such an unintended but possible outcome.

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6. Emphasises the importance of being ready for the UK’s withdrawal from the internal market and the customs union at the end of the transition period on 31 December 2020, regardless of the outcome of the negotiations; stresses that the consequences will be even more significant should no agreement be reached; welcomes, in this regard, the Commission’s sector-specific ‘readiness notices’, which seek to ensure that EU industry is ready for the inevitable shock that the UK’s withdrawal from the single market will cause; calls on Member States to ensure that businesses are well informed and can make the necessary preparations should the EU and the UK not have reached an agreement before the end of the transition period, and not agreed to an extension of the transition period;

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6. Emphasises the importance of being ready for the UK’s withdrawal from the internal market and the customs union at the end of the transition period on 31 December 2020, regardless of the outcome of the negotiations; stresses that the consequences will be even more significant should no agreement be reached; welcomes, in this regard, the

6. Emphasises the importance of being ready for the UK’s withdrawal from the internal market and the customs union at the end of the transition period, regardless of the outcome of the negotiations; stresses that the consequences will be even more significant should no agreement be reached; welcomes, in this regard, the Commission’s sector-specific

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Commission’s sector-specific ‘readiness notices’, which seek to ensure that EU industry is ready for the inevitable shock that the UK’s withdrawal from the single market will cause;

‘readiness notices’, which seek to ensure that EU industry is ready for the inevitable shock that the UK’s withdrawal from the single market will cause; Stresses that it is of utmost importance for EU companies that the European Commission is eager to keep the preparedness notices updated;

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6. Emphasises the EU's readiness for the UK’s withdrawal from the internal market and the customs union at the end of the transition period on 31 December 2020, regardless of the outcome of the negotiations; stresses that the consequences will be even more significant should no agreement be reached, however the EU is ready for either scenario; welcomes, in this regard, the Commission’s sector-specific ‘readiness notices’, which seek to ensure that EU industry is ready for the inevitable shock that the UK’s withdrawal from the single market will cause;

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6. Emphasises the importance of being ready for the UK’s withdrawal from the internal market and the customs union

6. Emphasises the importance of being fully prepared for the UK’s withdrawal from the internal market and

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at the end of the transition period on 31 December 2020, regardless of the outcome of the negotiations; stresses that the consequences will be even more significant should no agreement be reached; welcomes, in this regard, the Commission’s sector-specific ‘readiness notices’, which seek to ensure that EU industry is ready for the inevitable shock that the UK’s withdrawal from the single market will cause;

the customs union at the end of the transition period on 31 December 2020, regardless of the outcome of the negotiations; stresses that the consequences will be even more significant should no agreement be reached; welcomes, in this regard, the Commission’s sector-specific ‘readiness notices’, which seek to ensure that EU industry is ready for the inevitable shock that the UK’s withdrawal from the single market will cause;

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Amendment 99Jérôme Rivière, Thierry Mariani, Nicolas Bay, Harald Vilimsky, Anna Bonfrisco, Susanna Ceccardi




6. Emphasises the importance of being ready for the UK’s withdrawal from the internal market and the customs union at the end of the transition period on 31 December 2020, regardless of the outcome of the negotiations; stresses that the consequences will be even more significant should no agreement be reached; notes, in this regard, the Commission’s sector-specific ‘readiness notices’, which seek to ensure that EU industry is ready for the potential shock that the UK’s withdrawal from the single market might cause;

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6. Emphasises the importance of being ready for the UK’s withdrawal from the internal market and the customs union at the end of the transition period, regardless of the outcome of the negotiations; stresses that the consequences will be even more significant should no agreement be reached; welcomes, in this regard, the Commission’s sector-specific ‘readiness notices’, which seek to ensure that EU industry is ready for the inevitable shock that the UK’s withdrawal from the single market will cause;

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Amendment 101Idoia Villanueva Ruiz, Helmut Scholz



6 a. Calls for the assurance and commitment that the rights of EU citizens living in UK and UK citizens living in EU should be maintained, namely: the right of residence, the right to equal treatment, the right of access to public health care and education services, the right to family regroup, the right to mobility, the rights to vote and stand in local elections, the portability of social security benefits and the right to mutual recognition of academic qualifications and professional qualifications; calls on both parties to establish mechanisms to monitor changes and difficulties that may be experienced by European citizens living in the UK and British citizens living in the EU, with the aim of identifying situations of legal uncertainty and solve them;

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6 a. Regrets the insufficient efforts taken by the UK and the EU-27 Member States to raise awareness among citizens on the effects of the UK’s withdrawal from the EU and to initiate or step up targeted information campaigns to inform all citizens covered by the Withdrawal Agreement of their rights and any possible changes to their status, including the application of the social security coordination rules. Recalls that citizens affected by the UK’s withdrawal rely on timely and reliable information regarding their rights and status and urges both the EU27 and UK to prioritize this matter;

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6 a. Stresses that any future mobility arrangements should be based on non-discrimination and full reciprocity; considers that the continuation of rights for both EU and UK citizens and their family members, in particular concerning the movement of persons and workers must constitute a cornerstone of the future international agreement between

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the EU and the UK;

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Amendment 104Nacho Sánchez Amor, Inma Rodríguez-Piñero, Javi López, Javier Moreno Sánchez



6 a. Reiterates its support to the negotiating directives, which set out that Gibraltar will not be included in the territorial scope of the agreements to be concluded between the EU and the UK, and that any separate agreement will require the prior agreement of the Kingdom of Spain;

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Amendment 105Nathalie Loiseau, Bernard Guetta, Javier Nart, Hilde Vautmans, Frédérique Ries, Marie-Pierre Vedrenne, Jérémy Decerle, Urmas Paet, Svenja Hahn, Christophe Grudler, José Ramón Bauzá Díaz, Samira Rafaela, Michal Šimečka, Nicola Danti, Klemen Grošelj, Morten Petersen, Liesje Schreinemacher, Malik Azmani, Bart Groothuis, Barry Andrews, Dita Charanzová



1 a. Recalls the negotiating directives, which set out that Gibraltar will not be included in the territorial scope of the agreement to be concluded between the EU and the UK, and that any separate agreement will require the prior agreement of the Kingdom of Spain;

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Amendment 106Idoia Villanueva Ruiz, Helmut Scholz



6 b. Supports the negotiating directives, which set out that Gibraltar will not be included in the territorial scope of the agreements to be concluded between the EU and the UK, and that any separate agreement will require the prior agreement of Kingdom of Spain;

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Amendment 107Hermann Tertsch, Mazaly Aguilar



8 a. Reiterates the EP's proposed mandate for the negotiations of 12 February 20201a in support of the negotiating directives, which establish that Gibraltar will not be included in the territorial scope of the agreements to be concluded between the EU and the United Kingdom, and that any separate agreement will require the prior agreement of the Kingdom of Spain;_________________1a OJ L 29, 31.1.2020, p. 7.

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Paragraph 9 d (new)


9 d. Emphasises the importance of implementing the provisions of the Protocol on Gibraltar regarding frontier workers, taxation, the environment and fisheries; calls on the Spanish and the British Government to ensure that the necessary cooperation is put in place to deal with these issues;

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31 a. Recalls to fully respect and implement the citizens´ rights guaranteed under the Withdrawal Agreement for both EU and UK citizens and highlights in this regard the situation of Gibraltar where the rights of residents and specially those of workers who move from both sides must be secured until the controversy between Spain and the United Kingdom concerning the sovereignty over the territory has been reached in light of the relevant resolutions and decisions of the General Assembly of the United Nations, which were endorsed by European Parliament and the European Council;

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Amendment 110Francisco José Millán Mon, Gabriel Mato, Antonio López-Istúriz White, José Manuel García-Margallo y Marfil, Javier Zarzalejos, Juan Ignacio Zoido Álvarez


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Paragraph 31 a (new)


31a. Supports the negotiating directives, which set out that Gibraltar will not be included in the territorial scope of the agreements to be concluded between the EU and the UK, and that any separate agreement will require the prior agreement of Kingdom of Spain;

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6 a. Calls, in the light of the COVID-19 pandemic, for an extension of the transition period in accordance with Article 132, in order to minimize the risks of not reaching an agreement;

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6 b. Recalls that Article184 of the Withdrawal Agreement stipulates that the Union and the United Kingdom shall use their best endeavours, in good faith and in full respect of their respective legal orders, to take the necessary steps to negotiate expeditiously the agreements

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governing their future relationship; notes with concern that substantial divergences between both Parties persist at this stage of the negotiations, including on the scope and the legal architecture of the text to be negotiated; regrets, in this regard, the UK’s lack of willingness to engage in a wide number of critical issues; is furthermore concerned about theCOVID-19 pandemic’s negative impact on the timeline planned for the conclusion of the negotiations on a comprehensive future partnership before the end of the transition period on 31st December 2020; warns that these factors increase the risk of a cliff-edge scenario in which the lack of agreement on a comprehensive future partnership ensuring a smooth transition and all the necessary institutional arrangements will lead to additional economic damage on top of the COVID-19 crisis; reiterates in this context the possibility set out in Article 132 of the Withdrawal Agreement for the Joint Committee to adopt a decision extending the transition period beyond 31 of December 2020; recalls that such a decision to extend the transition period must be taken by 1 July2020.

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6 b. Believes, in particular, that UK participation in cross-border, cultural, development, education and research programmes such as Erasmus+, Creative Europe, Horizon, the European Research Council, the LIFE Programme, TEN-T, CEF, SES, Interreg, joint technology initiatives such as Clean Sky I and II,

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SESAR, ERICs, Galileo, Copernicus, the European Geostationary Navigation Overlay Service (EGNOS), Space, Surveillance and Tracking (SST) Support Framework, and public-private partnerships, is important; encourages therefore the participation of the UK in EU programmes while respecting all relevant rules and mechanisms and conditions of participation as a third country;

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6 c. Recalls that serious threats to health-such as those due to outbreaks of infectious diseases, pandemics or other environmental factors transcend borders; therefore calls on both parties to cooperate over the long term to prevent, detect, prepare for and respond to established and emerging threats to health security; calls in this regard, for ongoing cooperation between the EU and UK to effectively combat to COVID-19 pandemic; Stresses the importance of preventing shortages of medicinal products and medical devices; urges national authorities and stakeholders to ensure that the process of redistributing nationally authorised medicinal products is concluded by the end of the transition period; considers it essential that the UK and the EU maintain a coordinated Europe-wide approach in areas such as emergency preparedness, risk assessment, management and communication, the development of new antimicrobials, vaccines and other medicines; considers

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that should one of the Parties not take adequate measures to address a health threat, the other party may adopt unilateral measures to protect public health;

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Motion for a resolutionParagraph 6 d (new)


6 d. Underlines the importance of stepping up preparedness and contingency measures well ahead of the transition period, especially in the event of a stalemate in negotiations; stresses that such contingency measures should be temporary and unilateral;

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Motion for a resolutionParagraph 6 e (new)


6 e. Calls in particular for targeted actions to ensure continued and rapid access to safe medicines and medical devices for patients; considers that in order to ensure patient safety, the EU and UK should work towards the mutual recognition of professional qualifications to ensure the mobility of medical and health professionals; underlines the need to properly finance preparedness actions

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and give priority to health and safety aspects, particularly with respect to pharmaceuticals and medical devices;

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Motion for a resolutionParagraph 6 f (new)


6 f. Stresses the need to include a stand-alone ICC clause in the future agreement, with a view to commit both parties to cooperate in the fight against impunity and the promotion of international justice; both sides should reaffirm therein their support for the International Criminal Court and its work, agree to cooperate to promote the universality and integrity of the Rome Statute and related instruments and agree to strengthen their dialogue on and cooperation with the ICC and its work;

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7. Recalls that the Withdrawal Agreement is the instrument for implementing the arrangements for the UK’s withdrawal and that the only purpose of the EU-UK Joint Committee is to oversee its application; underlines the importance of the effective

7. Recalls that the Withdrawal Agreement is the instrument for implementing the arrangements for the UK’s withdrawal and that the only purpose of the EU-UK Joint Committee is to oversee its application; underlines that the effective implementation of the

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implementation of the Withdrawal Agreement as a litmus test for the good faith that the UK brings to the negotiating process and recalls that the outcome of the negotiations would be linked to it;

Withdrawal Agreement is a precondition for the successful conclusion of an agreement with the UK and is a litmus test for the good faith that the UK brings to the negotiating process; recalls that tangible progress in the preparations for the implementation of the Withdrawal Agreement needs to be seen as early as possible to allow for an informed consent procedure and cannot be left for the very end of the transition period;

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Amendment 119Nathalie Loiseau, Bernard Guetta, Javier Nart, Hilde Vautmans, Frédérique Ries, Marie-Pierre Vedrenne, Jérémy Decerle, Ilhan Kyuchyuk, Svenja Hahn, Christophe Grudler, Petras Auštrevičius, Samira Rafaela, Michal Šimečka, Nicola Danti, Klemen Grošelj, Morten Petersen, Liesje Schreinemacher, Malik Azmani, Bart Groothuis, Barry Andrews, Dita Charanzová



7. Recalls that the Withdrawal Agreement is the instrument for implementing the arrangements for the UK’s withdrawal and that the only purpose of the EU-UK Joint Committee is to oversee its application; underlines the importance of the effective implementation of the Withdrawal Agreement as a litmus test for the good faith that the UK brings to the negotiating process and recalls that the outcome of the negotiations would be linked to it;

7. Recalls that the Withdrawal Agreement is the instrument for implementing the arrangements for the UK’s withdrawal, that it is not subject to any sort of renegotiation of its provisions and that the sole purpose of the EU-UK Joint Committee is to oversee its application; underlines the importance of the effective implementation of the Withdrawal Agreement as a litmus test for the good faith that the UK brings to the negotiating process and recalls that the outcome of the negotiations on the future relationship should be linked to implementation of the Withdrawal Agreement;

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7. Recalls that the Withdrawal Agreement is a legally binding instrument for implementing the arrangements for an orderly withdrawal of the UK and that the only purpose of the EU-UK Joint Committee is to oversee its application; underlines the importance of the effective implementation of the Withdrawal Agreement; considers that its implementation is a litmus test for the good faith that the UK brings to the negotiating process and recalls that the outcome of the negotiations would be linked to it;

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7. Recalls that the Withdrawal Agreement is the instrument for implementing the arrangements for the UK’s withdrawal and that one of the main purposes of the EU-UK Joint Committee is to oversee its application; underlines the importance of the effective implementation of the Withdrawal Agreement as a litmus test for the good faith that the UK has committed to bring to the negotiating process and recalls that the outcome of the negotiations would be linked to it;

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7. Recalls that the Withdrawal Agreement is the instrument for implementing the arrangements for the UK’s withdrawal and that the only purpose of the EU-UK Joint Committee is to oversee its application; underlines the importance of the effective implementation of the Withdrawal Agreement as a litmus test for the good faith that the parties bring to the negotiating process and recalls that the outcome of the negotiations would be linked to it;

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7. Recalls that the Withdrawal Agreement is the instrument for implementing the arrangements for the UK’s withdrawal from the EU and that the purpose of the EU-UK Joint Committee under the Withdrawal Agreement is to oversee its implementation, application and interpretation; underlines the importance of the effective implementation of the Withdrawal Agreement as a litmus test for the trust between the parties to the Agreement;

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Motion for a resolutionParagraph 7 – subparagraph 1 (new)


Calls for carrying out the necessary measures for the correct implementation of the Withdrawal Agreement signed by both parties as an essential signal of trust and goodwill that will pave the way for constructive future EU-UK relations;

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4 a. Stresses that no agreement will be possible if the negotiators will fail to comply with what has been established under Part Two of the Withdrawal Agreement, namely the adoption of a comprehensive and reciprocal approach to grant full protection of the rights of EU- 27 citizens living in the UK and of UK citizens living in the EU-27;

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8. Insists on having solid guarantees that the UK will implement the Withdrawal Agreement effectively and in its entirety before the end of the transition period; stresses that monitoring its implementation should be an integral part of the work on the future relations;

8. Stresses that the full implementation of the Withdrawal Agreement, including the Protocol on Ireland/Northern Ireland, is an essential pre-condition and basic element to ensure the trust needed for a successful future partnership between the EU and the UK, in order to prevent disruption and to provide legal certainty for citizens and economic agents ; stresses that monitoring its implementation should be an integral part of the work on the future relations;

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8. Insists on having solid guarantees that the UK will implement the Withdrawal Agreement effectively and in its entirety before the end of the transition period and beyond; stresses that monitoring its implementation should be an integral part of the work on the future relations; reiterates that Parliament will remain vigilant about the implementation of all provisions of the Withdrawal Agreement;

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8. Insists on the full implementation by the UK of the Withdrawal Agreement effectively and in its entirety before the end of the transition period; stresses that monitoring its implementation should be an integral part of the work on the future relations;

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8 a. Reminds that the Withdrawal Agreement provides for reciprocal protection for Union citizens and British citizens, including their family members; demands that both EU and British citizens be provided with all the necessary information with regard to their rights and to the procedures to be followed to continue living, working and traveling in/to their country of residence; reiterates that citizens' rights will remain an absolute priority and calls for the continuation of the citizens’ rights guaranteed under the Withdrawal Agreement for both EU and UK citizens and their families ; recalls its commitment to monitor EU-27 implementation of part two of the Withdrawal Agreement and reiterates that a consistent and generous approach in protecting the rights of UK citizens resident in the EU-27 is essential;

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Nathalie Loiseau, Bernard Guetta, Javier Nart, Hilde Vautmans, Frédérique Ries, Marie-Pierre Vedrenne, Jérémy Decerle, Ilhan Kyuchyuk, Urmas Paet, Svenja Hahn, Christophe Grudler, Petras Auštrevičius, Samira Rafaela, Michal Šimečka, Nicola Danti, Klemen Grošelj, Morten Petersen, Liesje Schreinemacher, Malik Azmani, Bart Groothuis, Barry Andrews, Nicolae Ştefănuță, Dita Charanzová



8 b. Pays special attention to the full respect of citizens' rights as defined in the Withdrawal Agreement; is determined to ensure that Member States fully respect and protect rights of British citizens living in the European Union under the Withdrawal Agreement; is equally committed to monitor closely that the UK fully respects and protects the rights of EU citizens living on its soil under the Withdrawal Agreement;

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8 a. Insists the European Parliament to be fully and immediately informed of all the discussions held and decisions taken by the Joint Committee; recalls in this respect the obligations stemming from Council Decision (EU) 2020/135 of 30 January 2020 on the conclusion of the Agreement on the withdrawal of the United-Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland from the European Union and the European Atomic Energy

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Community2, and in particular Article 2(3) thereof, which provides that Parliament must be in a position to exercise fully its institutional prerogatives throughout the Joint Committee proceedings;

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9 a. Expects Parliament to be fully and immediately informed of all the discussions held and decisions taken by the Joint Committee so that Parliament can exercise fully its institutional prerogatives throughout the Joint Committee proceedings, in line with Council Decision (EU) 2020/135 of 30 January 2020 and commitments by the President of the European Commission that the Commission will closely involve the European Parliament and take utmost account of Parliament’s views in the work of the Joint Committee;

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8a. Emphasises the importance of full and proper implementation of all the provisions on citizens' rights, including as regards right of residence, entitlement to

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social benefits and health insurance cover and the right to protection for vulnerable EU citizens in the UK;

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8 a. Insists that the European Parliament is regularly informed regarding the implementation of the Withdrawal Agreement;

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8 c. Notes with concern that the COVID19 pandemic had significant consequences on the possibility for EU citizens living in the UK to apply to the EU settlement scheme as front offices have been closed due to the lockdown decided by British authorities;

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Amendment 136Nathalie Loiseau, Bernard Guetta, Javier Nart, Hilde Vautmans, Frédérique Ries, Marie-Pierre Vedrenne, Jérémy Decerle, Ilhan Kyuchyuk, Urmas Paet, Svenja Hahn, Christophe Grudler, Petras Auštrevičius, Samira Rafaela, Michal Šimečka, Nicola Danti, Klemen Grošelj, Morten Petersen, Barry Andrews

Motion for a resolutionParagraph 8 d (new)


8 d. Expresses concern at reports that EU citizens under pre-settled status were denied social benefits in the UK due to bureaucratic obstacles; underlines that such situations equal undue discrimination and have significant consequences, especially at the time of severe economic and social uncertainty;

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9. Recalls that under the Protocol on Ireland/Northern Ireland, after the end of the transition period the UK, while being a third country, will have the task of implementing parts of the Union Customs Code, which will require unprecedented structures to be set up even before the end of the transition period, necessitating due consideration for the issue of proper implementation and enforcement; calls on the Commission to carry out efficient checks and controls; notes that the term

9. Recalls that under the Protocol on Ireland/Northern Ireland, designed and adopted in order to ensure the absence of a hard border on the island of Ireland while protecting the integrity of the Single market after the end of the transition period the UK, while being a third country, will have the task of implementing parts of the Union Customs Code, which will require unprecedented structures to be set up even before the end of the transition period, necessitating due consideration for

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goods ‘at risk of subsequently being moved into the Union’ used in Article 5 of that Protocol is unclear and depends on subsequent decisions of the Joint Committee which are exempt from formal European Parliament scrutiny; requests to be kept fully informed on the application of that Article and any proposals for decisions of the Joint Committee in that regard;

the issue of proper implementation and enforcement; calls on the Commission to carry out efficient checks and controls; expresses concern at the repeated refusal expressed by the British authorities to authorize the opening of a permanent office for EU officials in Belfast to monitor the good implementation of the Protocol on Ireland/Northern Ireland; notes that the term goods ‘at risk of subsequently being moved into the Union’ used in Article 5 of that Protocol depends on subsequent decisions of the Joint Committee which are exempt from formal European Parliament scrutiny; requests to be kept fully informed on the application of that Article and any proposals for decisions of the Joint Committee in that regard;

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9. Recalls that under the Protocol on Ireland/Northern Ireland, after the end of the transition period the UK, while being a third country, will have the task of implementing parts of the Union Customs Code, which will require unprecedented structures to be set up even before the end of the transition period, necessitating due consideration for the issue of proper implementation and enforcement; calls on the Commission to carry out efficient checks and controls; notes that the term goods ‘at risk of subsequently being moved into the Union’ used in Article 5 of that Protocol is unclear and depends on subsequent decisions of the Joint Committee which are exempt from formal European Parliament scrutiny; requests to

9. Recalls that under the Protocol on Ireland/Northern Ireland, after the end of the transition period the UK, while being a third country, will have the task of implementing parts of the Union Customs Code, which will require unprecedented structures to be set up even before the end of the transition period, necessitating due consideration for the issue of proper implementation and enforcement; calls on the Commission to carry out efficient checks and controls; notes that the term goods ‘at risk of subsequently being moved into the Union’ used in Article 5 of that Protocol is unclear and depends on subsequent decisions of the Joint Committee which are exempt from formal European Parliament scrutiny; requests to

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be kept fully informed on the application of that Article and any proposals for decisions of the Joint Committee in that regard;

be kept fully informed on the application of that Article and any proposals for decisions of the Joint Committee in that regard; expresses concern at the UK Government public statements showing lack of political will to fully comply with its legal commitments under the Withdrawal Agreement, namely regarding checks on goods in the Irish Sea;

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Amendment 139Nacho Sánchez Amor, Javi López



9. Recalls that under the Protocol on Ireland/Northern Ireland, after the end of the transition period the UK, while being a third country, will have the task of implementing parts of the Union Customs Code, which will require unprecedented structures to be set up even before the end of the transition period, necessitating due consideration for the issue of proper implementation and enforcement; calls on the Commission to carry out efficient checks and controls; notes that the term goods ‘at risk of subsequently being moved into the Union’ used in Article 5 of that Protocol is unclear and depends on subsequent decisions of the Joint Committee which are exempt from formal European Parliament scrutiny; requests to be kept fully informed on the application of that Article and any proposals for decisions of the Joint Committee in that regard;

9. Recalls that under the Protocol on Ireland/Northern Ireland, after the end of the transition period the UK, while being a third country, will have the task of implementing parts of the Union Customs Code, which will require unprecedented structures to be set up even before the end of the transition period, necessitating due consideration for the issue of proper implementation and enforcement; calls on the Commission to carry out periodical and efficient checks and controls; notes that the term goods ‘at risk of subsequently being moved into the Union’ used in Article 5 of that Protocol is unclear and depends on subsequent decisions of the Joint Committee which are exempt from formal European Parliament scrutiny; requests to be informed in advance and in detail on any proposals for decisions of the Joint Committee with regard to the application of that Article, such as the establishment of the specific criteria for a good to be considered 'at risk', or on the amendment of any of its previous decisions;

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9. Recalls that under the Protocol on Ireland/Northern Ireland, after the end of the transition period the UK, while being a third country, will have the task of implementing parts of the Union Customs Code, which will require unprecedented structures to be set up even before the end of the transition period, necessitating due consideration for the issue of proper implementation and enforcement; calls on the Commission to carry out efficient checks and controls and regularly report back to the European Parliament regarding the border control situation; ; notes that the term goods ‘at risk of subsequently being moved into the Union’ used in Article 5 of that Protocol is unclear and depends on subsequent decisions of the Joint Committee which are exempt from formal European Parliament scrutiny; requests to be kept fully informed on the application of that Article and any proposals for decisions of the Joint Committee in that regard;

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9. Recalls that under the Protocol on Ireland/Northern Ireland, after the end of the transition period the UK, while being a

9. Recalls that under the Protocol on Ireland/Northern Ireland, after the end of the transition period the UK, while being a

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third country, will have the task of implementing parts of the Union Customs Code, which will require unprecedented structures to be set up even before the end of the transition period, necessitating due consideration for the issue of proper implementation and enforcement; calls on the Commission to carry out efficient checks and controls; notes that the term goods ‘at risk of subsequently being moved into the Union’ used in Article 5 of that Protocol is unclear and depends on subsequent decisions of the Joint Committee which are exempt from formal European Parliament scrutiny; requests to be kept fully informed on the application of that Article and any proposals for decisions of the Joint Committee in that regard;

third country, will have the task of implementing parts of the Union Customs Code, which will require unprecedented structures to be set up even before the end of the transition period, necessitating due consideration for the issue of proper implementation and enforcement; calls on the Commission to carry out efficient checks and controls; notes that the term goods ‘at risk of subsequently being moved into the Union’ used in Article 5 of that Protocol is unclear and depends on subsequent decisions of the Joint Committee; requests to be kept fully informed on the application of that Article and any proposals for decisions of the Joint Committee in that regard;

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9. Recalls that under the Protocol on Ireland/Northern Ireland, after the end of the transition period the UK, while being a third country, will have the task of implementing parts of the Union Customs Code, which will require unprecedented structures to be set up even before the end of the transition period, necessitating due consideration for the issue of proper implementation and enforcement; calls on the Commission to carry out efficient checks and controls; notes that the term goods ‘at risk of subsequently being moved into the Union’ used in Article 5 of that Protocol is unclear and depends on subsequent decisions of the Joint Committee which are exempt from formal European Parliament scrutiny; requests to be kept fully informed on the application of

9. Recalls that under the Protocol on Ireland/Northern Ireland, after the end of the transition period the UK, while being a third country, will have the task of implementing parts of the Union Customs Code, which will require unprecedented structures to be set up even before the end of the transition period, necessitating due consideration for the issue of proper implementation and enforcement; calls on the Commission to carry out efficient checks and controls; notes that the term goods ‘at risk of subsequently being moved into the Union’ used in Article 5 of that Protocol is unclear and depends on subsequent decisions of the Joint Committee, and insists that such decisions are taken under European Parliament scrutiny; requests to be kept fully informed

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that Article and any proposals for decisions of the Joint Committee in that regard;

on the application of that Article and any proposals for decisions of the Joint Committee;

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9. Recalls that under the Protocol on Ireland/Northern Ireland, after the end of the transition period the UK, while being a third country, will have to implement parts of the Union Customs Code, which will require new structures to be set up before the end of the transition period, necessitating due consideration for the issue of proper implementation and enforcement; calls on the Commission to carry out efficient checks and controls; notes that the term goods ‘at risk of subsequently being moved into the Union’ used in Article 5 of that Protocol is unclear and depends on subsequent decisions of the Joint Committee which are exempt from formal European Parliament scrutiny; requests to be kept fully informed on the application of that Article and any proposals for decisions of the Joint Committee in that regard;

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9 a. Is concerned that the United Kingdom lacks behind in the implementation of its obligations to set up customs and other checks under the Northern Ireland protocol, deplores the subsequent lack of clarity for business operators, and warns that time is running out, as adaptation to the new requirements must begin well in advance; notes the British Government’s intention to set up physical trading posts in the ports of Belfast, Warrenpoint, and Larne; calls on the British government to present a detailed timetable for all implementation measures prescribed by the Protocol on Ireland/Northern Ireland;

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9 a. Underlines the complexity of implementing the Protocol on Ireland /Northern Ireland; Stresses therefore the importance of clear, transparent communication and constant exchange with all relevant stakeholders on both sides in order to find a practical and feasible solution which will contribute to frictionless trade relations between the European Union and the United Kingdom

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Amendment 146Liesje Schreinemacher, Nathalie Loiseau, Barry Andrews, Nicola Danti, Svenja Hahn, Samira Rafaela, Karin Karlsbro, Marie-Pierre Vedrenne, Jordi Cañas, Jérémy Decerle, Dita Charanzová, Urmas Paet, Malik Azmani, Bart Groothuis, Michal Šimečka,

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Bernard Guetta, Katalin Cseh, Hilde Vautmans, Klemen Grošelj



9 a. Emphasises the need to proceed with the necessary measures for the introduction of customs procedures for goods entering Northern Ireland from Great Britain, as well as necessary sanitary and phytosanitary controls and other regulatory checks;

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9 b. Emphasises that according to Art. 218 TFEU, the European Parliament has the right to obtain comprehensive information covering all stages of international agreements concluded by the EU, which covers the Withdrawal Agreement;

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9 b. Encourages the Commission to insist on the timely implementation of the Withdrawal Agreement, and to trigger the

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dispute resolution mechanism and arbitration procedure, if necessary, as provided for in the Agreement;

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9 c. Reiterates its support for the re-opening of a European Union Office in Belfast; calls on the Commission services to offer to provide assistance, if required, to citizens, businesses and administration, in order to avoid disruptions for businesses and services;

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Amendment 150Nathalie Loiseau, Arnaud Danjean, Petras Auštrevičius, Sven Mikser, Lukas Mandl, David McAllister, Witold Jan Waszczykowski



10. Recalls that until 31 December 2020, the United Kingdom is obliged to contribute to the financing of the European Defence Agency, the European Union Institute for Security Studies, and the European Union Satellite Centre, and to the costs of Common Security and Defence Policy (CSDP) operations;

10. Recalls that until 31 December 2020, the United Kingdom is obliged to contribute to the financing of the European Defence Agency, the European Union Institute for Security Studies, and the European Union Satellite Centre, and to the costs of Common Security and Defence Policy (CSDP) operations in which it participates;

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10. Recalls that until the end of the transition period, the United Kingdom is obliged to contribute to the financing of the European Defence Agency, the European Union Institute for Security Studies, and the European Union Satellite Centre, and to the costs of Common Security and Defence Policy (CSDP) operations;

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10. Recalls that until the end of the transition period, the United Kingdom is obliged to contribute to the financing of the European Defence Agency, the European Union Institute for Security Studies, and the European Union Satellite Centre, and to the costs of Common Security and Defence Policy (CSDP) operations;

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10. Recalls that until 31 December 2020, the United Kingdom is obliged to contribute, inter alia, to the financing of the European Defence Agency, the European Union Institute for Security Studies, and the European Union Satellite Centre, and to the costs of Common Security and Defence Policy (CSDP) operations;

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10 a. Stresses the importance of an effective and balanced exchange of information in the field of law enforcements and judicial cooperation in criminal matters in the future partnership agreement with the UK; recalls that the EU is fully committed to enforcing the European Convention of Human Rights; stresses that lack of reciprocity will undermine the future security partnership;

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11. Underlines the fact that the UK must implement all pre-existing EU

11. Underlines the fact that the Member States must be able to conclude

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restrictive measures and sanctions and any decided during the transition period, must support EU statements and positions in third countries and international organisations, and participate on a case-by-case basis in EU military operations and civilian missions established under the CSDP, yet without any leading capacity within a new Framework Participation Agreement, while respecting the EU’s decision-making autonomy and the relevant EU decisions and legislation, including on procurement and transfers in the field of defence; asserts that such cooperation is conditional on full compliance with international human rights law and international humanitarian law and EU fundamental rights;

bilateral agreements on defence and on defence industry cooperation directly and exclusively with the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, regardless of respective membership of alliance systems or political and diplomatic cooperation institutions;

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11. Underlines the fact that the UK must implement all pre-existing EU restrictive measures and sanctions and any decided during the transition period, must support EU statements and positions in third countries and international organisations, and participate on a case-by-case basis in EU military operations and civilian missions established under the CSDP, yet without any leading capacity within a new Framework Participation Agreement, while respecting the EU’s decision-making autonomy and the relevant EU decisions and legislation, including on procurement and transfers in the field of defence; asserts that such cooperation is conditional on full

11. Underlines that during the transition period the UK must implement and upheld all new and existing EU restrictive measures and sanctions, must support EU statements and positions in third countries and international organisations, and participate on a case-by-case basis in EU military operations and civilian missions established under the CSDP;

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compliance with international human rights law and international humanitarian law and EU fundamental rights;

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11 a. Considers that the devolved administrations should be fully informed and included in the decisions related to the implementation of the Withdrawal Agreement and in the decisions taken by the Joint Committee;

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Amendment 158Vladimír Bilčík



11 a. Reiterates that the Parliament will monitor the implementation of the Withdrawal Agreement;

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Paragraph 12


12. Takes note that the UK has chosen to establish its future economic and trade partnership with the EU on the basis of a ‘Comprehensive Free Trade Agreement’ as laid down in the UK’s Approach to Negotiations; emphasises that, while the European Parliament is supportive of the EU constructively negotiating a balanced, ambitious and comprehensive FTA with the UK, by its nature an FTA will never be equivalent to ‘frictionless’ trade; shares the Commission’s negotiating position whereby the scope and ambition of an FTA that the EU would agree to is conditional on the UK agreeing to provisions related to the level playing field, given the geographical proximity and integration of markets, as well as on the conclusion of an agreement on fisheries;

12. Takes note that the UK has chosen to establish its future economic and trade partnership with the EU on the basis of a ‘Comprehensive Free Trade Agreement’ as laid down in the UK’s Approach to Negotiations;

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Amendment 160Francisco José Millán Mon, Gabriel Mato, Peter van Dalen, François-Xavier Bellamy



12. Takes note that the UK has chosen to establish its future economic and trade partnership with the EU on the basis of a ‘Comprehensive Free Trade Agreement’ as laid down in the UK’s Approach to Negotiations; emphasises that, while the European Parliament is supportive of the EU constructively negotiating a balanced, ambitious and comprehensive FTA with the UK, by its nature an FTA will never be equivalent to ‘frictionless’ trade; shares the Commission’s negotiating position whereby the scope and ambition of an FTA

12. Takes note that the UK has chosen to establish its future economic and trade partnership with the EU on the basis of a ‘Comprehensive Free Trade Agreement’ as laid down in the UK’s Approach to Negotiations; emphasises that, while the European Parliament is supportive of the EU constructively negotiating a balanced, ambitious and comprehensive FTA with the UK, by its nature an FTA will never be equivalent to ‘frictionless’ trade; shares the Commission’s negotiating position whereby the scope and ambition of an FTA

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that the EU would agree to is conditional on the UK agreeing to provisions related to the level playing field, given the geographical proximity and integration of markets, as well as on the conclusion of an agreement on fisheries;

that the EU would agree to is conditional on the UK agreeing to provisions related to the level playing field, given the geographical proximity and integration of markets; reiterates that the negotiation of the future economic and trade partnership cannot be disconnected from and must have a direct link with the negotiation of a fisheries agreement, as an integral part of the partnership; reaffirms that no agreement can be concluded between the EU and the UK if it does not include a complete, balanced and long-term fisheries agreement, upholding the continuation under optimal conditions of existing access to waters, resources and markets of the parties concerned;

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12. Takes note that the UK has chosen to establish its future economic and trade partnership with the EU on the basis of a ‘Comprehensive Free Trade Agreement’ as laid down in the UK’s Approach to Negotiations; emphasises that, while the European Parliament is supportive of the EU constructively negotiating a balanced, ambitious and comprehensive FTA with the UK, by its nature an FTA will never be equivalent to ‘frictionless’ trade; recalls Council’s directives for the negotiations, whereby the scope and ambition of an FTA that the EU would agree to, is conditional on the UK agreeing to provisions related to the level playing field, given the geographical proximity and integration of markets, as well as on the conclusion of an agreement on fisheries, while the envisaged partnership should recognise

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that ensuring sustainable development is an overarching objective of the Parties; insists that negotiations on our future trade and economic relations must be fully transparent, involve the European Parliament as well as Westminster, and encourages transparency and involvement with regard to Member State Parliaments, and also civil society representation;

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Amendment 162Liesje Schreinemacher, Nathalie Loiseau, Barry Andrews, Nicola Danti, Svenja Hahn, Samira Rafaela, Karin Karlsbro, Marie-Pierre Vedrenne, Jordi Cañas, Jérémy Decerle, Dita Charanzová, Urmas Paet, Malik Azmani, Bart Groothuis, Michal Šimečka, Bernard Guetta, Katalin Cseh, Hilde Vautmans, Klemen Grošelj




12. Takes note that the UK has chosen to establish its future economic and trade partnership with the EU on the basis of a ‘Comprehensive Free Trade Agreement’ as laid down in the UK’s Approach to Negotiations; emphasises that, while the European Parliament is supportive of the EU constructively negotiating a balanced, ambitious and comprehensive FTA with the UK, by its nature an FTA will never be equivalent to ‘frictionless’ trade; expresses concern at the intention of the UK government to move away from zero tariffs and zero quota and avoid any commitments on the level playing field; emphasizes, in this regard, that the agreement should ensure open and fair competition, and prevent distortions in trade and unfair competitive advantages; shares the Commission’s negotiating position whereby the scope and ambition of an FTA that the EU would agree to is conditional on the UK agreeing to provisions related to the level playing field, given the geographical proximity and

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integration of markets, as well as on the conclusion of an agreement on fisheries;

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12. Takes note that the UK has chosen to establish its future economic and trade partnership with the EU on the basis of a ‘Comprehensive Free Trade Agreement’ as laid down in the UK’s Approach to Negotiations; emphasises that, while the European Parliament is supportive of the EU constructively negotiating a balanced, ambitious and comprehensive FTA with the UK, by its nature an FTA will never be equivalent to ‘frictionless’ trade; shares the Commission’s negotiating position whereby the scope and ambition of an FTA that the EU would agree to is conditional on the UK agreeing to provisions related to the level playing field, given the geographical proximity and integration of markets, as well as on the conclusion of a bilateral partnership agreement on fisheries with the aim of maintaining a high level of cooperation, coherence and convergence, ensuring stable and continued mutual access to waters and resources in accordance with common fisheries policy principles;

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12. Takes note that the UK has chosen to establish its future economic and trade partnership with the EU on the basis of a ‘Comprehensive Free Trade Agreement’ as laid down in the UK’s Approach to Negotiations; emphasises that the European Parliament is supportive of the EU constructively negotiating a balanced, ambitious and comprehensive FTA with the UK, stresses in this regards the core importance of the geographical proximity and integration of markets, as well as on the conclusion of an agreement on fisheries;

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12. Takes note that the UK has chosen to establish its future economic and trade partnership with the EU on the basis of a ‘Comprehensive Free Trade Agreement’ as laid down in the UK’s Approach to Negotiations; emphasises that, while the European Parliament is supportive of the EU constructively negotiating a balanced, ambitious and comprehensive FTA with the UK, by its nature an FTA will never be equivalent to ‘frictionless’ trade; shares the Commission’s negotiating position whereby the scope and ambition of an FTA that the EU would agree to is conditional

12. Takes note that the UK has chosen to establish its future economic and trade partnership with the EU on the basis of a ‘Comprehensive Free Trade Agreement’ as laid down in the UK’s Approach to Negotiations; emphasises that, while the European Parliament is supportive of the EU constructively negotiating a balanced, ambitious and comprehensive FTA with the UK, by its nature an FTA will never be equivalent to ‘frictionless’ trade; shares the Commission’s negotiating position whereby the scope and ambition of an FTA that the EU would agree to is conditional

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on the UK agreeing to provisions related to the level playing field, given the geographical proximity and integration of markets, as well as on the conclusion of an agreement on fisheries;

on the UK agreeing to comprehensive, binding and enforceable provisions related to the level playing field, given the geographical proximity and integration of markets, as well as on the conclusion of a sustainable and balanced agreement on fisheries;

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12. Takes note that the UK has chosen to establish its future economic and trade partnership with the EU on the basis of a ‘Comprehensive Free Trade Agreement’ as laid down in the UK’s Approach to Negotiations; emphasises its support for a balanced, ambitious and comprehensive FTA with the UK; shares the Commission’s negotiating position whereby the scope and ambition of an FTA that the EU would agree to is conditional on the UK agreeing to provisions related to the level playing field, given the geographical proximity, the economic interdependence and connectedness, the integration of markets, as well as on the conclusion of a satisfactory agreement on fisheries;

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12 a. Reiterates its support for a broad and ambitious free-trade agreement, with zero tariffs and zero quotas, but only if the United Kingdom commits to “zero dumping”; stresses in particular that the fight against climate change, halting and reversing biodiversity loss, promoting sustainable development, environment, and major health issues, social and labour rights and the precautionary principle should constitute essential elements of the envisaged partnership;

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Amendment 168Christophe Hansen, Seán Kelly, Iuliu Winkler, Angelika Winzig, Sven Simon, David McAllister, Liudas Mažylis, José Manuel García-Margallo y Marfil, Arnaud Danjean, Kris Peeters, Sandra Kalniete, Gabriel Mato, Svenja Hahn, Barry Andrews, Liesje Schreinemacher, Jérémy Decerle, Marie-Pierre Vedrenne, Bernd Lange, Kathleen Van Brempt, Paolo De Castro, Massimiliano Salini, Juan Ignacio Zoido Álvarez



12 a. Notes that contrary to the UK’s claim of relying on existing precedents, many proposals in the UK draft legal proposals go significantly beyond what has been negotiated by the EU in other FTAs with third countries in recent years, for example in the area of financial services, mutual recognition of professional qualifications and conformity assessment, equivalence of the SPS regime, or the cumulation of Rules of Origin;

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Markus Buchheit, Herve Juvin



12 a. Stresses the need to look for the for the same requirements from the UK as it has been done in the past with other trade partner with whom the EU has concluded FTAs; underlines in this regard the impoortance as well as the benefit of integration of markets as well as the geographical proximity which results in less costs and a less important environmental impact resulting from the transport of goods;

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Amendment 170Jérôme Rivière, Thierry Mariani, Nicolas Bay, Anna Bonfrisco, France Jamet



12a. Points out that, at all events, there must be agreement as soon as possible on fishery provisions so that they are introduced right from the first post-transition period year;

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12 a. Rejects the U.K. approach of

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replacing a comprehensive economic partnership agreement with a set of singular sectoral agreements and a separate agreement on trade in goods;

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12 b. Strongly believes that any agreement reached with the United Kingdom should be fully conditional on respect for the Paris Agreement; recalls the Commission’s commitment to make the respect of the Paris Agreement an essential element of all future comprehensive trade agreements; further considers that both Parties should not only uphold the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, but also the UN Sustainable Development Goals, the Convention on Biological Diversity, and the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification; stresses that the respect of these international agreements should be binding and enforceable;

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3 a. underlines its determination to

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establish a relationship as close as possible with the United Kingdom, a country that will remain a partner, ally and friend inside Europe; encourages the Commission to seize the momentum caused by the withdrawal to streamline our EU policies, improve our economic environment and enhance competitiveness for European companies and SMEs; stresses that the Agreement should aim to allow for market access and trade facilitation as close as possible in order to minimize trade disruptions; in this regard, considers it to be in the Union interest to create a new UK - EU strategic partnership agreement that goes well beyond trade;

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12 b. Underlines its determination to establish the more appropriate and more beneficial relationship possible with the United Kingdom, points out that the EU Member States are net exporters to the UK and finding a solution that satisfies both parties shall be a priority aiming to ensure the respect and protection of the interests of EU exporters and investors calls on the Commission to enhance competitiveness for EU companies and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs);

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Amendment 175Christophe Hansen, Sandra Kalniete, Gabriel Mato, Svenja Hahn, Barry Andrews,

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Liesje Schreinemacher, Jérémy Decerle, Marie-Pierre Vedrenne, Bernd Lange, Kathleen Van Brempt, Paolo De Castro, Sven Simon, David McAllister, Kris Peeters, Iuliu Winkler, Angelika Winzig, Liudas Mažylis, José Manuel García-Margallo y Marfil, Seán Kelly, Arnaud Danjean, Massimiliano Salini, Juan Ignacio Zoido Álvarez



12 b. Deeply regrets in this regard that the UK has so far refused to engage, notwithstanding its commitment taken in the Political Declaration, for instance on Public Procurement, maritime transport as well as the protection of future geographical indications, especially as the UK did include some of those topics in its negotiation mandates with the USA and Japan; furthermore regrets that the UK has so far not submitted a proposal on SMEs;

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2 a. Reminds, in this regard, the need to avoid customs duties on goods originating in the other party and to guarantee smoothly procedures for customs check, especially for SMEs, while safeguarding the compliance of goods with internal market and the relevant product rules;

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Amendment 177Christophe Hansen, Seán Kelly, José Manuel García-Margallo y Marfil, Liudas Mažylis,

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Angelika Winzig, Iuliu Winkler, Kris Peeters, David McAllister, Sven Simon, Sandra Kalniete, Gabriel Mato, Kathleen Van Brempt, Paolo De Castro, Bernd Lange, Juan Ignacio Zoido Álvarez



12 c. Recalls that the continued shared commitment to a zero quotas, zero tariffs objective for the trade relationship remains an essential condition for the timely conclusion of an agreement within the extremely tight timeline that none other than the UK has imposed on these negotiations, especially as previous experience has well demonstrated that a tariff-line by tariff-line negotiation could take several years; reiterates in this regard that irrespective of whether 100% or less tariff-lines are scrapped, this will not alter the EU’s demand for robust Level Playing Field conditions; reiterates that the level-playing field provisions must maintain environmental, social and employment standards at the current high levels provided by the existing common standards, relying on appropriate and relevant Union and international standards, and including appropriate mechanisms to ensure effective implementation domestically, as well as include a robust and comprehensive framework for competition and state aid control that prevents undue distortion of trade and competition instead of referring to subsidies only;

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Paragraph 13 – point -i (new)


(-i) a level playing field;

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(i) reciprocal arrangement for mutually beneficial market access for goods, services, public procurement, recognition of professional qualifications and where relevant foreign direct investment to be negotiated in full compliance with World Trade Organization (WTO) rules;

(i) reciprocal arrangement for mutually beneficial market access for goods, services, public procurement, recognition of professional qualifications and where relevant foreign direct investment to be negotiated in full compliance with World Trade Organization (WTO) rules while recalling the necessary difference of treatment between a third country and a Member State;

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(i) reciprocal arrangement for mutually beneficial market access for goods, services, public procurement, recognition of professional qualifications and where

(i) reciprocal arrangement for mutually beneficial market access for goods, services, public procurement, recognition of professional qualifications and where

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relevant foreign direct investment to be negotiated in full compliance with World Trade Organization (WTO) rules;

relevant foreign direct investment to be negotiated in full compliance with World Trade Organization (WTO) rules; underlines moreover the need for stable, reliable and sustainable value chains;

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Amendment 181Sergio Berlato, Carlo Fidanza, Pietro Fiocchi, Raffaele Fitto, Nicola Procaccini, Raffaele Stancanelli, Mazaly Aguilar




(i) reciprocal arrangement for mutually beneficial market access for goods, services, public procurement without any restrictions on imports and exports, recognition of professional qualifications and where relevant foreign direct investment to be negotiated in full compliance with World Trade Organization (WTO) rules;

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(i) reciprocal arrangement for mutually beneficial market access for goods, services, public procurement, recognition of professional qualifications, product rules and traceability and where relevant foreign direct investment to be negotiated in full compliance with World Trade Organization (WTO) rules;

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Motion for a resolutionParagraph 13 – point i a (new)


(i a) Considers that in order to be fully in line with the European Green Deal and in particular, the recycling targets set by the Circular Economy Action Plan for 2030, the future EU-UK partnership should allow for the application of quantitative limits,performance measures and other restrictions including local content and local ownership in certain cases;

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(ii) commitment by both parties to continue working together for strong, rules-based free and fair trade in international fora, with a view to achieving effective multilateralism;

(ii) commitment by both parties to continue working together for strong, rules-based free, fair and sustainable development-oriented trade in international fora, with a view to achieving effective multilateralism;

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Amendment 185Sergio Berlato, Carlo Fidanza, Pietro Fiocchi, Raffaele Fitto, Nicola Procaccini, Raffaele

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Stancanelli, Mazaly Aguilar

Motion for a resolutionParagraph 13 – point ii a (new)


(ii a) commitment by both parties not to adopt trade restrictive measures that violate the principles of proportionality and necessity;

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Amendment 186Paolo De Castro, Kathleen Van Brempt, Inma Rodríguez-Piñero, Miapetra Kumpula-Natri

Motion for a resolutionParagraph 13 – point ii a (new)


(ii a) commitment by both parties not to adopt trade restrictive measures, unless the non-regression clause would be violated;

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Motion for a resolutionParagraph 13 – point iii


(iii) while striving for the widest possible trade in goods, the Commission should evaluate possible quotas and tariffs for the most sensitive sectors as well as the need for safeguard clauses to protect the integrity of the EU single market; reiterates, moreover, that for instance with

(iii) while striving for the widest possible trade in goods, the Commission should evaluate possible quotas and tariffs for the most sensitive sectors as well as the need for safeguard clauses to protect the integrity of the EU single market; reiterates, moreover, that for instance with

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respect to food and agricultural products, access to the single market is conditional on strict compliance with all EU laws and standards, particularly in the fields of food safety, genetically modified organisms (GMOs), pesticides, geographical indications, animal welfare, labelling and traceability, sanitary and phytosanitary (SPS) standards, and human, animal and plant health;

respect to food and agricultural products, access to the single market is conditional on strict compliance with all EU laws and standards, including requirements relating to production processes, particularly in the fields of food safety, genetically modified organisms (GMOs), pesticides, geographical indications, animal welfare, labelling and traceability, sanitary and phytosanitary (SPS) standards, and human, animal and plant health; further considers that any SPS measures applied by the Parties to protect human, animal or plant health should be based on risk assessments, with full respect for the precautionary principle;

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(iii) while striving for the widest possible trade in goods, the Commission should evaluate possible quotas and tariffs for the most sensitive sectors as well as the need for safeguard clauses to protect the integrity of the EU single market; reiterates, moreover, that for instance with respect to food and agricultural products, access to the single market is conditional on strict compliance with all EU laws and standards, particularly in the fields of food safety, genetically modified organisms (GMOs), pesticides, geographical indications, animal welfare, labelling and traceability, sanitary and phytosanitary (SPS) standards, and human, animal and plant health;

(iii) while striving for the widest possible trade in goods, the Commission should evaluate possible quotas, tariffs or the exclusion for the most sensitive sectors as well as the need for safeguard clauses to protect the integrity of the EU single market and national productions; reiterates, moreover, that access for all goods to the single market is conditional on strict compliance with all EU laws and rules; for instance, with respect to food and agricultural products, stresses the need to comply with the current legislations and standards in the fields of food safety, genetically modified organisms (GMOs), pesticides, geographical indications, animal welfare, labelling and traceability, sanitary and phytosanitary (SPS) standards, and human, animal and plant health;

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Amendment 189Nathalie Loiseau, Bernard Guetta, Javier Nart, Hilde Vautmans, Frédérique Ries, Marie-Pierre Vedrenne, Jérémy Decerle, Ilhan Kyuchyuk, Urmas Paet, Svenja Hahn, Christophe Grudler, Petras Auštrevičius, Samira Rafaela, Michal Šimečka, Nicola Danti, Klemen Grošelj, Morten Petersen, Barry Andrews, Dita Charanzová




(iii) while striving for the widest possible trade in goods, the Commission should evaluate possible quotas and tariffs for the most sensitive sectors as well as the need for safeguard clauses to protect the integrity and stability of the EU single market; reiterates, moreover, that for instance with respect to food and agricultural products, access to the single market should be conditional on strict regulatory alignment with all EU laws and standards ensuring a level playing field, particularly in the fields of food safety, genetically modified organisms (GMOs), pesticides, geographical indications, animal welfare, labelling and traceability, sanitary and phytosanitary (SPS) standards, and human, animal and plant health;

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(iii) while striving for the widest possible trade in goods, the Commission should evaluate possible quotas and tariffs

(iii) while striving for the widest possible trade in goods, the Commission should evaluate the need for safeguard

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for the most sensitive sectors as well as the need for safeguard clauses to protect the integrity of the EU single market; reiterates, moreover, that for instance with respect to food and agricultural products, access to the single market is conditional on strict compliance with all EU laws and standards, particularly in the fields of food safety, genetically modified organisms (GMOs), pesticides, geographical indications, animal welfare, labelling and traceability, sanitary and phytosanitary (SPS) standards, and human, animal and plant health;

clauses to protect the integrity of the EU single market; reiterates, moreover, that for instance with respect to food and agricultural products, access to the single market is conditional on strict compliance with all EU laws and standards, particularly in the fields of food safety, genetically modified organisms (GMOs), pesticides, geographical indications, animal welfare, labelling and traceability, sanitary and phytosanitary (SPS) standards, and human, animal and plant health;

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Amendment 191Enikő Győri, László Trócsányi




(iii) while striving to establish a duty and quota free trade agreement covering all sectors, the Commission should evaluate possible quotas and tariffs for the most sensitive sectors as well as the need for safeguard clauses to protect the integrity of the EU single market; reiterates, moreover, that for instance with respect to food and agricultural products, access to the single market is conditional on strict compliance with all EU laws and standards, particularly in the fields of food safety, genetically modified organisms (GMOs), pesticides, geographical indications, animal welfare, labelling and traceability, sanitary and phytosanitary (SPS) standards, and human, animal and plant health;

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(iii) while striving for the widest possible trade in goods, the Commission should evaluate the need for safeguard clauses to protect Union producers against serious injury from unexpected import surges; reiterates, moreover, that for instance with respect to food and agricultural products, access to the single market is conditional on strict compliance with all EU laws and standards, particularly in the fields of food safety, genetically modified organisms (GMOs), pesticides, geographical indications, animal welfare, labelling and traceability, sanitary and phytosanitary (SPS) standards, and human, animal and plant health;

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(iii) while striving for the widest possible trade in goods, the Commission should evaluate possible quotas and tariffs for the most sensitive sectors as well as the need for safeguard clauses to protect the integrity of the EU single market; reiterates, moreover, that for instance with respect to food and agricultural products, access to the single market is conditional on strict compliance with all EU laws and standards, particularly in the fields of food safety, genetically modified organisms

(iii) The Commission should ensure zero quotas and tariffs, fees or charges across all sectors as outlined in the Political Declaration as well as the need for safeguard clauses to protect the integrity of the EU single market; reiterates, moreover, that for instance with respect to food and agricultural products, access to the single market is conditional on strict compliance with all EU laws and standards, particularly in the fields of food safety, genetically modified organisms

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(GMOs), pesticides, geographical indications, animal welfare, labelling and traceability, sanitary and phytosanitary (SPS) standards, and human, animal and plant health;

(GMOs), pesticides, geographical indications, animal welfare, labelling and traceability, sanitary and phytosanitary (SPS) standards, and human, animal and plant health;

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Motion for a resolutionParagraph 13 – point iii a (new)


(iii a) Reminds, in this regard, the importance to guarantee a bilateral cooperation mechanisms for the mutual recognition by both parties of any new GIs approved after the transition period or provide appropriate transitional provisions to avoid a harmful legal vacuum.

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(iv) rules of origin should mirror the most recent EU FTAs and be based on the interests of EU producers; the Agreement should safeguard the framework of existing commercial relationships between the EU and third countries and avoid any free-riding by ensuring consistency in keeping a tuned tariff and quota system and rules of origin for products vis-à-vis third countries;

(iv) rules of origin should mirror the most recent EU FTAs and be based on the interests of EU producers; the Agreement should safeguard the framework of existing commercial relationships between the EU and third countries and avoid any free-riding by ensuring consistency in keeping a tuned tariff and quota system and rules of origin for products vis-à-vis third countries; stresses, in addition, that rules

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of origin for food products in particular should be fully respected and that clear rules in relation to the transformation of food products in the United Kingdom should be defined to avoid the circumvention of EU requirements, especially in the context of possible Free Trade Agreement signed by the UK with other countries;

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(iv) rules of origin should mirror the most recent EU FTAs and be based on the interests of the EU economy; the Agreement should safeguard the framework of existing commercial relationships between the EU and third countries and avoid any free-riding by ensuring consistency in keeping a tuned tariff and quota system and rules of origin for products vis-à-vis third countries; cumulation provisions should be at least as ambitious as in other FTAs and Association Agreements with neighbourhood countries;

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Amendment 197Jérémy Decerle, Nathalie Loiseau, Marie-Pierre Vedrenne



(iv) rules of origin should mirror the (iv) rules of origin should mirror the

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most recent EU FTAs and be based on the interests of EU producers; the Agreement should safeguard the framework of existing commercial relationships between the EU and third countries and avoid any free-riding by ensuring consistency in keeping a tuned tariff and quota system and rules of origin for products vis-à-vis third countries;

most recent EU FTAs and be based on the interests of EU producers; the Agreement should safeguard the framework of existing commercial relationships between the EU and third countries and avoid any free-riding by ensuring consistency in keeping a tuned tariff and quota system and rules of origin for products vis-à-vis third countries and ad hoc mechanism against "swap" risks 1a;

_________________1a It is necessary to include, in the future agreement, an ad hoc mechanism against “swap” risks in order to protect the internal market from a situation where UK would choose to import goods at low cost from third countries (in order to satisfy its domestic consumption) and export duty free to the more lucrative EU market its domestic production. This phenomenon benefitting both the UK and third countries, which the rules of origin can not prevent, would destabilize European agricultural sectors and therefore requires specific operational mechanisms

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(iv) rules of origin should mirror the most recent EU FTAs and be based on the interests of EU producers; the Agreement should safeguard the framework of existing commercial relationships between the EU and third countries by ensuring consistency in keeping a tuned tariff and quota system and rules of origin for products vis-à-vis third countries;

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(v) commitments on anti-dumping and countervailing measures could go beyond WTO rules in this area, as appropriate;

(v) commitments on anti-dumping and countervailing measures should go beyond WTO rules in this area, and be commensurate to commitments and enforcement possibilities on competition and state aid;

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(v) commitments on anti-dumping and countervailing measures could go beyond WTO rules in this area, as appropriate;

(v) commitments on anti-dumping and countervailing measures shall address also cases of environmental, social, and tax dumping, and could go beyond WTO rules in this area, as appropriate;

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(vi) commitments on services should be (vi) commitments on services should be

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made with the aim of delivering a level of liberalisation in trade in services well beyond the parties’ WTO commitments, building on recent EU FTAs, while safeguarding the high quality of the EU’s public services in accordance with the TFEU and in particular Protocol 26 on Services of General Interest; audio-visual services should be excluded from provisions related to liberalisation; reiterates that under an FTA market access for services is limited and always subject to exclusions, reservations and exceptions; all modes of supply of services should be covered, including commitments on the movement of natural persons across borders (Mode 4) and provisions, linked to EU rules and the respect for equal treatment of workers and recognition of professional qualifications; the arrangements should include provisions on market access and national treatment under host state rules to ensure that EU service providers are treated in a non-discriminatory manner, including with regard to establishment as well as regulatory coordination platforms; the new arrangements should allow for the temporary entry and stay of natural persons for business purposes with the aim of providing services;

made with the aim of delivering a level of liberalisation in trade in services beyond the parties’ WTO commitments, building on recent EU FTAs, while ensuring that standstill and ratchet clauses do not apply and excluding current and future EU Services of General Interest as well as services of General Economic Interest in accordance with the TFEU and in particular Protocol 26 on Services of General Interest; audio-visual services should also be excluded from provisions related to liberalisation; reiterates that under an FTA market access for services is limited and always subject to exclusions, reservations and exceptions; all modes of supply of services should be covered, including commitments on the movement of natural persons across borders (Mode 4) and provisions, linked to EU rules and the respect for equal treatment of workers and recognition of professional qualifications; the arrangements should include provisions on market access and national treatment under host state rules to ensure that EU service providers are treated in a non-discriminatory manner, including with regard to establishment as well as regulatory coordination platforms; the new arrangements should allow for the temporary entry and stay of natural persons for business purposes with the aim of providing services;

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(vi) commitments on services should be (vi) commitments on services should be

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made with the aim of delivering a level of liberalisation in trade in services well beyond the parties’ WTO commitments, building on recent EU FTAs, while safeguarding the high quality of the EU’s public services in accordance with the TFEU and in particular Protocol 26 on Services of General Interest; audio-visual services should be excluded from provisions related to liberalisation; reiterates that under an FTA market access for services is limited and always subject to exclusions, reservations and exceptions; all modes of supply of services should be covered, including commitments on the movement of natural persons across borders (Mode 4) and provisions, linked to EU rules and the respect for equal treatment of workers and recognition of professional qualifications; the arrangements should include provisions on market access and national treatment under host state rules to ensure that EU service providers are treated in a non-discriminatory manner, including with regard to establishment as well as regulatory coordination platforms; the new arrangements should allow for the temporary entry and stay of natural persons for business purposes with the aim of providing services;

made with the aim of delivering a level of liberalisation in trade in services well beyond the parties’ WTO commitments, building on recent EU FTAs, while safeguarding the high quality of the EU’s public services in accordance with the TFEU and in particular Protocol 26 on Services of General Interest; audio-visual services should be excluded from the scope of the economic partnership; reiterates that under an FTA market access for services is limited and always subject to exclusions, reservations and exceptions; all modes of supply of services should be covered, including commitments on the movement of natural persons across borders (Mode 4) and provisions, linked to EU rules and the respect for equal treatment of workers and recognition of professional qualifications while recalling the necessary difference of treatment between a third country and a Member State; the arrangements should include provisions on market access and national treatment under host state rules to ensure that EU service providers are treated in a non-discriminatory manner, including with regard to establishment as well as exchange of information on regulations; the new arrangements should allow for the temporary entry and stay of natural persons for business purposes with the aim of providing services;

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(vi) commitments on services should be made with the aim of delivering a level of liberalisation in trade in services well beyond the parties’ WTO commitments,

(vi) commitments on services should be made with the aim of delivering a level of liberalisation in trade in services well beyond the parties’ WTO commitments,

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building on recent EU FTAs, while safeguarding the high quality of the EU’s public services in accordance with the TFEU and in particular Protocol 26 on Services of General Interest; audio-visual services should be excluded from provisions related to liberalisation; reiterates that under an FTA market access for services is limited and always subject to exclusions, reservations and exceptions; all modes of supply of services should be covered, including commitments on the movement of natural persons across borders (Mode 4) and provisions, linked to EU rules and the respect for equal treatment of workers and recognition of professional qualifications; the arrangements should include provisions on market access and national treatment under host state rules to ensure that EU service providers are treated in a non-discriminatory manner, including with regard to establishment as well as regulatory coordination platforms; the new arrangements should allow for the temporary entry and stay of natural persons for business purposes with the aim of providing services;

building on recent EU FTAs, while safeguarding the high quality of the EU’s public services in accordance with the TFEU and in particular Protocol 26 on Services of General Interest; reiterates that under an FTA market access for services is limited and always subject to exclusions, reservations and exceptions; all modes of supply of services should be covered, including commitments on the movement of natural persons across borders (Mode 4) and provisions, linked to EU rules and the respect for equal treatment of workers and recognition of professional qualifications; the arrangements should include provisions on market access and national treatment under host state rules to ensure that EU service providers are treated in a non-discriminatory manner, including with regard to establishment as well as regulatory coordination platforms; the new arrangements should allow for the temporary entry and stay of natural persons for business purposes with the aim of providing services;

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(vi) commitments on services should be made with the aim of delivering a level of liberalisation in trade in services well beyond the parties’ WTO commitments, building on recent EU FTAs, while safeguarding the high quality of the EU’s public services in accordance with the TFEU and in particular Protocol 26 on Services of General Interest; audio-visual

(vi) commitments on services should be made based on a positive list approach, while safeguarding the high quality of the EU’s public services in accordance with the TFEU and in particular Protocol 26 on Services of General Interest; public health services should be excluded from provisions related to liberalisation; audio-visual services should be excluded from

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services should be excluded from provisions related to liberalisation; reiterates that under an FTA market access for services is limited and always subject to exclusions, reservations and exceptions; all modes of supply of services should be covered, including commitments on the movement of natural persons across borders (Mode 4) and provisions, linked to EU rules and the respect for equal treatment of workers and recognition of professional qualifications; the arrangements should include provisions on market access and national treatment under host state rules to ensure that EU service providers are treated in a non-discriminatory manner, including with regard to establishment as well as regulatory coordination platforms; the new arrangements should allow for the temporary entry and stay of natural persons for business purposes with the aim of providing services;

provisions related to liberalisation; reiterates that under an FTA market access for services is limited and always subject to exclusions, reservations and exceptions; there should be no commitments covering ‚new services’; all modes of supply of services should be covered, including commitments on the movement of natural persons across borders (Mode 4) and provisions, linked to EU rules and the respect for equal treatment of workers and recognition of professional qualifications; the arrangements should include provisions on market access and national treatment under host state rules to ensure that EU service providers are treated in a non-discriminatory manner, including with regard to establishment as well as regulatory coordination platforms; the new arrangements should allow for the temporary entry and stay of natural persons for business purposes with the aim of providing services;

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Motion for a resolutionParagraph 13 – point vi a (new)


(vi a) calls on both parties to agree on emergency safeguards on services to allow for the temporary suspension of market access, national treatment and/or any other respective commitment in individual sectors, based on the principles of non-discrimination, and complementing existing provisions under GATS Article XII, if a party experiences serious balance of payments and external financial difficulties, and GATS Article XIV if action is deemed necessary for overriding policy concerns such as protection of life

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and health;

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(vii) there should be opportunities for access to public procurement markets beyond WTO Government Procurement Agreement (GPA) commitments, guaranteeing market access for EU companies in strategic sectors at all levels of government and a degree of openness equal to the EU’s public procurement markets; regrets the fact, in this regard, that the UK’s initial negotiating position does not cover public procurement;

(vii) there should be opportunities for access to public procurement markets beyond WTO Government Procurement Agreement (GPA) commitments, guaranteeing market access for EU companies in strategic sectors at all levels of government and a degree of openness equal to the EU’s public procurement markets provided that there is a level playing field; regrets the fact, in this regard, that the UK’s initial negotiating position does not cover public procurement; stresses that ecological and social criteria, including corporate environmental and human rights due diligence, gender equality, local benefit and local content should also apply in awarding public procurement contracts instead of the sole use of lowest price criterion;

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(vii) there should be opportunities for (vii) states must be able to favour

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access to public procurement markets beyond WTO Government Procurement Agreement (GPA) commitments, guaranteeing market access for EU companies in strategic sectors at all levels of government and a degree of openness equal to the EU’s public procurement markets; regrets the fact, in this regard, that the UK’s initial negotiating position does not cover public procurement;

domestic or EU enterprises as regards government procurement access;

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(vii) there should be opportunities for access to both Parties to public procurement markets beyond WTO Government Procurement Agreement (GPA) commitments in specific areas at all level of governments without prejudice to their national rules aimed at protecting their essential security interests, guaranteeing market access for EU companies and a degree of openness equal to the EU’s public procurement markets; however, defence and security contracts will have to remain excluded from the provisions of the agreement; regrets the fact that the UK’s initial negotiating position does not cover public procurement;

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(vii) there should be opportunities for access to public procurement markets beyond WTO Government Procurement Agreement (GPA) commitments, guaranteeing market access for EU companies in and a degree of openness equal to the EU’s public procurement markets; takes note of the fact, in this regard, that the UK’s initial negotiating position does not cover public procurement; authorities shall be permitted to exclude enterprises from public procurement tenders, which have previously attempted fraud, bribery of public procurement officials, or social or environmental dumping in their offers;

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(vii) there should be opportunities for access to public procurement markets beyond WTO Government Procurement Agreement (GPA) commitments, guaranteeing market access for EU companies in strategic sectors at all levels of government and a degree of openness equivalent to the EU’s public procurement markets; regrets the fact, in this regard, that the UK’s initial negotiating position does not cover public procurement;

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(vii) there should be opportunities for access to public procurement markets beyond WTO Government Procurement Agreement (GPA) commitments, guaranteeing market access for EU companies at all levels of government and a degree of openness equal to the EU’s public procurement markets; regrets the fact, in this regard, that the UK’s initial negotiating position does not cover public procurement;

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Motion for a resolutionParagraph 13 – point viii


(viii) strong and enforceable measures covering the recognition and high-level protection of intellectual property rights, such as copyright and related rights, trademarks and industrial designs, geographical indications, patents and trade secrets, based on the current and future EU legal framework, ensuring the same level of protection as that provided for by the Withdrawal Agreement;

(viii) strong and enforceable measures covering the recognition and high-level protection of intellectual property rights, such as copyright and related rights, trademarks and industrial designs, geographical indications, patents and trade secrets, based on the current and future EU legal framework, ensuring the same level of protection as that provided for by the Withdrawal Agreement, without jeopardising access to affordable medicines, such as generics;

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Heidi Hautala, Sergey Lagodinskyon behalf of the Verts/ALE Group

Motion for a resolutionParagraph 13 – point viii


(viii) strong and enforceable measures covering the recognition and high-level protection of intellectual property rights, such as copyright and related rights, trademarks and industrial designs, geographical indications, patents and trade secrets, based on the current and future EU legal framework, ensuring the same level of protection as that provided for by the Withdrawal Agreement;

(viii) strong and enforceable measures covering the recognition and protection of intellectual property rights, including Geographical indications (GI), based on the current and future EU legal framework, ensuring the same level of protection as that provided for by the Withdrawal Agreement; Stresses that GI protection enshrined in the Withdrawal Agreement is not negotiable;

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Motion for a resolutionParagraph 13 – point ix


(ix) an overarching chapter on the needs and interests of micro-enterprises and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with regard to market access facilitation issues including, but not limited to, compatibility of technical standards, and streamlined customs procedures with the aim of preserving and generating concrete business opportunities and fostering their internationalisation; notes that the UK’s approach to the negotiations does not include specific provisions reflecting these objectives;

(ix) an overarching chapter on the needs and interests of micro-enterprises and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with regard to market access facilitation issues including, but not limited to, compatibility of technical standards, exchange of information on applicable legislations, and simplified and streamlined customs procedures along with harmonised controls with the aim of preserving and generating concrete business opportunities and fostering their internationalisation; notes that the UK’s approach to the negotiations does not include specific provisions reflecting these objectives;

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(ix) an overarching chapter on the needs and interests of micro-enterprises and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with regard to market access facilitation issues including, but not limited to, compatibility of technical standards, and streamlined customs procedures with the aim of preserving and generating concrete business opportunities and fostering their internationalisation;

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(ix) an overarching chapter on the needs and interests of micro-enterprises and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with regard to market access facilitation issues including, but not limited to, compatibility of technical standards, and streamlined customs procedures with the aim of preserving and generating concrete business opportunities and fostering their internationalisation; regrets that the UK’s approach to the negotiations does not include specific provisions reflecting these objectives;

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(x) for a trade agreement to be comprehensive, it must include provisions to ensure continued regulatory alignment of the UK with the EU in the future; in order to facilitate trade, cross-cutting disciplines on regulatory coherence and non-tariff barriers should be negotiated, mindful of the voluntary nature of regulatory cooperation and the right to regulate in the public interests, while preserving the regulatory autonomy and parliamentary rights, and recalling that provisions on regulatory cooperation in a trade agreement cannot fully replicate the same frictionless trade as provided for by membership of the single market; regulatory alignment on the market surveillance of products and on robust product standards should be an essential and irreplaceable part of the FTA to ensure a level playing field for EU businesses and a high level of protection for EU consumers;

(x) for a trade agreement to be comprehensive, it must include provisions to ensure continued regulatory alignment of the UK with the EU in the future; in order to facilitate trade, cross-cutting disciplines on regulatory coherence and non-tariff barriers should be negotiated, mindful of the voluntary nature of regulatory cooperation and that, in accordance with the negotiating mandate, the Parties retain their autonomy and the ability to regulate economic activity according to the levels of protection each deems appropriate in order to achieve legitimate public policy objectives such as public health, animal and plant health and welfare, social services, public education, safety, the environment including fight against climate change, public morals, social or consumer protection, privacy and data protection, and promotion and protection of cultural diversity and the fight against money laundering, while preserving parliamentary rights, and recalling that provisions on regulatory cooperation in a trade agreement cannot fully replicate the same frictionless trade as provided for by membership of the single market; regulatory alignment on the market surveillance of products and on robust product standards should be an essential and irreplaceable part of the FTA to ensure a level playing field for EU businesses and a high level of protection for EU consumers;

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(x) for a trade agreement to be comprehensive, it must include provisions to ensure continued regulatory alignment of the UK with the EU in the future; in order to facilitate trade, cross-cutting disciplines on regulatory coherence and non-tariff barriers should be negotiated, mindful of the voluntary nature of regulatory cooperation and the right to regulate in the public interests, while preserving the regulatory autonomy and parliamentary rights, and recalling that provisions on regulatory cooperation in a trade agreement cannot fully replicate the same frictionless trade as provided for by membership of the single market; regulatory alignment on the market surveillance of products and on robust product standards should be an essential and irreplaceable part of the FTA to ensure a level playing field for EU businesses and a high level of protection for EU consumers;

(x) for a trade agreement to be comprehensive, it must include provisions to ensure continued regulatory alignment of the UK with the EU in the future; in order to facilitate trade, cross-cutting disciplines on regulatory coherence and non-tariff barriers should be negotiated, mindful of the voluntary nature of regulatory cooperation and the right to regulate in the public interests, while preserving the regulatory autonomy and parliamentary rights, and recalling that provisions on regulatory cooperation in a trade agreement cannot fully replicate the same frictionless trade as provided for by membership of the single market; In this respect, underlines that any future partnership with the UK should include robust prudential carve-outs in order to legally guarantee both parties’ rights to regulate in the public interest; regulatory alignment on the market surveillance of products and on robust product standards should be an essential and irreplaceable part of the FTA to ensure a level playing field for EU businesses and a high level of protection for EU consumers;

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Motion for a resolutionParagraph 13 – point xi

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(xi) in order to safeguard financial and regulatory stability and to ensure the full respect of the EU regulatory regime and standards and their application, prudential carve-out and limitations in the cross-border provisions of financial services are a customary feature of EU trade agreements and should be included in this one;

(xi) in order to safeguard financial and regulatory stability and to ensure the full respect of the EU regulatory regime and standards and their application, prudential carve-out and limitations in the cross-border provisions of financial services are a customary feature of EU trade agreements and should be included in this one; the Commission should refrain from an approach of granting equivalence status in financial services, given the announcements of the British government to lower standards and taxes for the U.K.‘s financial services sector in the near future in order to achieve competitive advantages;

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Motion for a resolutionParagraph 13 – point xi


(xi) in order to safeguard financial and regulatory stability and to ensure the full respect of the EU regulatory regime and standards and their application, prudential carve-out and limitations in the cross-border provisions of financial services are a customary feature of EU trade agreements and should be included in this one;

(xi) in order to safeguard financial and regulatory stability and to ensure the full respect of the EU regulatory regime and standards and their application, prudential carve-out and limitations in the cross-border provisions of financial services are a customary feature of EU trade agreements, should be included in this one and should be expandable where a Member State so requests;

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Amendment 221Jérôme Rivière, Thierry Mariani, Nicolas Bay, Harald Vilimsky, Anna Bonfrisco

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Motion for a resolutionParagraph 13 – point xii


(xii) ambitious provisions allowing for the development of digital trade, and to address unjustified barriers to trade by electronic means, and ensure an open, secure and trustworthy online environment for businesses and consumers, and regulating cross-border data flows, including principles such as fair competition and ambitious rules for cross-border data transfers, in full compliance with, and without prejudice to, the EU’s current and future data protection and privacy rules;

(xii) ambitious provisions allowing for the development of digital trade, and to address unjustified barriers to trade by electronic means, and ensure an open, secure and trustworthy online environment for businesses and consumers, and regulating cross-border data flows, including principles such as fair competition and ambitious rules for cross-border data transfers, in full compliance with, and without prejudice to, the EU’s current and future data protection and privacy rules; calls on the Commission to state what its position is on the numerous sites located in Gibraltar, to do with on-line gambling in particular, which pose a serious threat to the gambling and betting sector in the EU Member States and, as far as many of them are concerned, fail to provide basic security guarantees;

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(xii) ambitious provisions allowing for the development of digital trade, and to address unjustified barriers to trade by electronic means, and ensure an open, secure and trustworthy online environment for businesses and consumers, and regulating cross-border data flows, including principles such as fair competition and ambitious rules for cross-border data transfers, in full compliance with, and without prejudice to, the EU’s

(xii) ambitious provisions allowing for the development of digital trade, and to address unjustified barriers to trade by electronic means, and ensure an open, secure and trustworthy online environment for businesses and consumers, and regulating cross-border data flows, including principles such as fair competition and ambitious rules for cross-border data transfers, in full compliance with, and without prejudice to, the EU’s

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current and future data protection and privacy rules;

current and future data protection and privacy rules; Horizontal and ambitious legal safeguards in terms of data protection and privacy should apply to the entire future agreement;

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(xii) provisions allowing for the development of digital trade and e-commerce, with a focus on consumer protection and on the right to data privacy, while addressing also unjustified barriers to trade by electronic means, and ensure an open, secure and trustworthy online environment for businesses and consumers, and regulating cross-border data flows, including principles such as fair competition and ambitious rules for cross-border data transfers, in full compliance with, and without prejudice to, the EU’s current and future data protection and privacy rules;

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(xii) ambitious provisions allowing for the development of digital trade, and to address unjustified barriers to trade by electronic means, and ensure an open,

(xii) ambitious provisions allowing for the development of digital trade, and to address unjustified barriers to trade by electronic means, and ensure a

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secure and trustworthy online environment for businesses and consumers, and regulating cross-border data flows, including principles such as fair competition and ambitious rules for cross-border data transfers, in full compliance with, and without prejudice to, the EU’s current and future data protection and privacy rules;

transparent, fair, open, secure and trustworthy online environment for businesses and consumers, and regulating cross-border data flows, including principles such as fair competition, prevention of the abuse of market power and ambitious rules for cross-border data transfers, in full compliance with, and without prejudice to, the EU’s current and future data protection and privacy rules;

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(xii) ambitious provisions allowing for the development of digital trade, and to address unjustified barriers to trade by electronic means including data localisation requirements, and ensure an open, secure and trustworthy online environment for businesses and consumers, and regulating cross-border data flows, including principles such as fair competition and ambitious rules for cross-border data transfers, in full compliance with, and without prejudice to, the EU’s data protection and privacy rules and regulatory autonomy in this regard;

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(xii) ambitious and appropriate provisions allowing for the development of digital trade, and to address unjustified barriers to trade by electronic means, and ensure an open, secure and trustworthy online environment for businesses and consumers, and regulating cross-border data flows and exchange, including principles such as fair competition and ambitious rules for cross-border data transfers, in full compliance with, and without prejudice to, the EU’s current and future data protection and privacy rules;

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Amendment 227Urmas Paet




(xii) ambitious provisions allowing for the development and facilitation of digital trade, and to address unjustified barriers to trade by electronic means, and ensure an open, secure and trustworthy online environment for businesses and consumers, and regulating cross-border data flows, including principles such as fair competition and ambitious rules for facilitating two-way data transfers, in full compliance with, and without prejudice to, the EU’s current and future data protection and privacy rules;

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Motion for a resolutionParagraph 13 – point xii a (new)

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(xiia) a framework for continued cooperation between competition and State aid authorities, so that they can provide coordination with a view to guaranteeing a framework for undistorted competition in cross-border scenarios;

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Motion for a resolutionParagraph 13 – point xiii


(xiii) as the FTA would lead to customs checks and verification as soon as goods start entering into the single market, affecting global supply chains and manufacturing processes, customs authorities should be strengthened both with regard to personnel and technical equipment, in order to cope with their additional tasks; the operational procedures of the FTA must be aimed at preserving the rules of the Union’s single market for goods and integrity of the customs union, inter alia by establishing a timely and efficient working arrangement between the EU and the UK in this area; it is of utmost importance to safeguard the compliance of the goods with single market rules;

(xiii) as the FTA would lead to customs checks and verification as soon as goods start entering into the single market, affecting global supply chains and manufacturing processes, customs authorities should be strengthened both with regard to personnel and technical equipment, in order to cope with their additional tasks; the operational procedures of the FTA must be aimed at preserving the rules of the Union’s single market for goods and integrity of the customs union, inter alia by establishing a timely and efficient working arrangement between the EU and the UK in this area; while it is of utmost importance to safeguard the compliance of the goods with single market rules, the Commission is encouraged to propose a system of trusted operators in order to mitigate the risk of job losses and a reduction of economic exchanges;

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Amendment 230Seán Kelly

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(xiii) as the FTA would lead to customs checks and verification as soon as goods start entering into the single market, affecting global supply chains and manufacturing processes, customs authorities should be strengthened both with regard to personnel and technical equipment, in order to cope with their additional tasks; the operational procedures of the FTA must be aimed at preserving the rules of the Union’s single market for goods and integrity of the customs union, inter alia by establishing a timely and efficient working arrangement between the EU and the UK in this area; it is of utmost importance to safeguard the compliance of the goods with single market rules;

(xiii) as the FTA would lead to customs checks and verification as soon as goods start entering into the single market, affecting global supply chains and manufacturing processes, customs authorities should be strengthened both with regard to personnel and technical equipment in order to cope with their additional tasks and include the possibility of a permanent EU office in Northern Ireland dealing with customs compliance; the operational procedures of the FTA must be aimed at preserving the rules of the Union’s single market for goods and integrity of the customs union, inter alia by establishing a timely and efficient working arrangement between the EU and the UK in this area; it is of utmost importance to safeguard the compliance of the goods with single market rules;

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(xiii) as the FTA would lead to customs checks and verification as soon as goods start entering into the single market, affecting global supply chains and manufacturing processes, customs authorities should be strengthened both with regard to personnel and technical equipment, in order to cope with their additional tasks; the operational procedures of the FTA must be aimed at preserving the

(xiii) as the FTA would lead to customs checks and verification as soon as goods start entering into the single market, affecting global supply chains and manufacturing processes, customs authorities should be strengthened both with regard to personnel and technical equipment, in order to cope with their additional tasks; accordingly, Member States must be able to freely carry out the

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rules of the Union’s single market for goods and integrity of the customs union, inter alia by establishing a timely and efficient working arrangement between the EU and the UK in this area; it is of utmost importance to safeguard the compliance of the goods with single market rules;

necessary checks; the operational procedures of the FTA must be aimed at preserving the rules of the Union’s single market for goods and integrity of the customs union, inter alia by establishing a timely and efficient working arrangement between the EU and the UK in this area; it is of utmost importance to safeguard the compliance of the goods with single market rules;

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Motion for a resolutionParagraph 13 – point xiii a (new)


(xiii a) regrets that the EU legal text does not contain an ambitious chapter on trade and gender equality, as requested by the European Parliament, and recalls that the consequences of the UK’s withdrawal from the EU on gender equality should be taken into account, including by ensuring a level playing field for EU actions protecting and advancing the role of women in economy, for instance in terms of measures combatting the gender pay gap;

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Motion for a resolutionParagraph 13 – point xiii a (new)


(xiii a) calls on the Commission and the

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Member States to take all necessary preparations and precautions for the case of an expiration of the Withdrawal Agreement without an agreement on the future relations, and in particular the trade and economic relations, entering into force on the 1st of January 2021,including contingency measures to reduce as much as possible the harm for workers and enterprises effected;

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Motion for a resolutionParagraph 13 – point xiii b (new)


(xiii b) Calls on the Commission to propose measures to reduce the impact on third country trading partners of the Union, in particular developing countries, in case no agreement can be found with Britain, as British imports may have constituted a sizeable share of their exports to the European Union;

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14. Regrets the UK’s negotiating position with the EU of hitherto not engaging in detailed negotiations on the level playing field; points out that this position does not reflect paragraph 77 of the Political Declaration signed by both

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14. Regrets the UK’s negotiating position with the EU of hitherto not engaging in detailed negotiations on the level playing field; points out that this position does not reflect paragraph 77 of the Political Declaration signed by both sides;

14. Regrets the UK’s negotiating position with the EU of hitherto not engaging in detailed negotiations on the level playing field; points out that this position does not reflect paragraph 77 of the Political Declaration signed by both sides; Stresses that an ambitious and comprehensive LPF chapter, subject to binding and enforceable provisions, is a necessary condition for the European Parliament to give its consent to a trade agreement with the UK; Deplores strongly that the UK refuses that provisions on labour law in the future FTA should be subject to the Agreement's dispute resolution mechanism, but does not specify what sort of dispute settlement mechanism would apply in this area. Recalls that dispute settlement mechanisms must be available for all elements of the Agreement;

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14. Regrets the UK’s negotiating 14. Regrets the UK’s negotiating

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position with the EU of hitherto not engaging in detailed negotiations on the level playing field; points out that this position does not reflect paragraph 77 of the Political Declaration signed by both sides;

position with the EU of hitherto not engaging in detailed negotiations on the level playing field; points out that this position does not reflect paragraph 77 of the Political Declaration signed by both sides where was stated that the precise nature of the commitments ensuring a level playing field should be commensurate with the scope and depth of the future relationship and the economic connectedness of both sides;

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14. Regrets the UK’s negotiating position with the EU of hitherto not engaging in detailed negotiations on the level playing field; points out that this position does not reflect paragraph 77 of the Political Declaration signed by both sides;

14. Regrets the UK’s negotiating position with the EU of hitherto not engaging in detailed negotiations on the level playing field; points out that this position does not reflect paragraph 77 of the Political Declaration signed by both sides; urges the UK government, therefore, to urgently revise its negotiating position and engage constructively in the negotiations on the level playing field;

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Amendment 239Nathalie Loiseau, Bernard Guetta, Javier Nart, Hilde Vautmans, Frédérique Ries, Marie-Pierre Vedrenne, Jérémy Decerle, Ilhan Kyuchyuk, Urmas Paet, Svenja Hahn, Christophe Grudler, Petras Auštrevičius, Samira Rafaela, Michal Šimečka, Nicola Danti, Klemen Grošelj, Morten Petersen, Barry Andrews


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15. Reiterates that given the UK’s geographic proximity and economic interdependence with the EU, the breadth and depth of the agreement on a level playing field will be essential in determining the extent of the overall future EU-UK relationship; considers, therefore, that a level playing field must be ensured and EU standards safeguarded in order to avoid a ‘race to the bottom’, with a view to dynamic alignment; stresses the need to ensure that the UK does not gain an unfair competitive advantage through the undercutting of levels of protection and to prevent regulatory arbitrage by market operators;

15. Reiterates that given the UK’s geographic proximity and economic interdependence with the EU, the breadth and depth of the agreement on a level playing field will be essential in determining the extent of the overall future EU-UK relationship; considers, therefore, that a level playing field must be ensured and EU standards safeguarded are a condition in order to avoid a ‘race to the bottom’ while contributing to sustainable development and the fight against climate change, with a view to dynamic alignment; stresses the need to ensure that the UK does not gain an unfair competitive advantage through the undercutting of levels of protection and to prevent regulatory arbitrage by market operators;

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Amendment 240Sergio Berlato, Carlo Fidanza, Pietro Fiocchi, Raffaele Fitto, Nicola Procaccini, Raffaele Stancanelli, Mazaly Aguilar




15. Reiterates that given the UK’s geographic proximity and economic interdependence with the EU, the breadth and depth of the agreement on a level playing field will be essential in determining the extent of the overall future EU-UK relationship; considers, therefore, that a level playing field must be ensured and EU standards safeguarded in order to avoid a ‘race to the bottom’ as well as measures having an unjustified and disproportionate damaging effect on trade flows, with a view to dynamic alignment; stresses the need to ensure that the UK does not gain an unfair competitive advantage through the undercutting of

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levels of protection and to prevent regulatory arbitrage by market operators;

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15. Reiterates that given the UK’s geographic proximity and economic interdependence with the EU, the breadth and depth of the agreement on a level playing field will be essential in determining the extent of the overall future EU-UK relationship; considers, therefore, that level playing field provisions commensurate to the level of ambition and liberalisation of the Agreement must be provided for and EU standards safeguarded in order to ensure sound competition; stresses the need to ensure that the UK does not gain an unfair competitive advantage through the undercutting of levels of protection and to prevent regulatory arbitrage by market operators;

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15. Reiterates that given the UK’s geographic proximity and economic interdependence with the EU, the breadth

15. Reiterates that given the UK’s geographic proximity and economic interdependence with the EU, the breadth

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and depth of the agreement on a level playing field will be essential in determining the extent of the overall future EU-UK relationship; considers, therefore, that a level playing field must be ensured and EU standards safeguarded in order to avoid a ‘race to the bottom’, with a view to dynamic alignment; stresses the need to ensure that the UK does not gain an unfair competitive advantage through the undercutting of levels of protection and to prevent regulatory arbitrage by market operators;

and depth of the agreement on a level playing field will be essential in determining the extent of the overall future EU-UK relationship; considers, therefore, that a level playing field must be ensured and EU standards safeguarded in order to avoid a ‘race to the bottom’, with a view to dynamic alignment of policies and legislation; stresses the need to ensure that the UK does not gain an unfair competitive advantage through the undercutting of levels of protection and to prevent regulatory arbitrage by market operators;

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Amendment 243Enikő Győri, László Trócsányi




15. Reiterates that given the UK’s geographic proximity and economic interdependence with the EU, the breadth and depth of the agreement on a level playing field will be essential in determining the extent of the overall future EU-UK relationship; considers, therefore, that a level playing field must be ensured and EU standards safeguarded in order to avoid a ‘race to the bottom’, with a view to dynamic alignment regarding state aid; stresses the need to ensure that the UK does not gain an unfair competitive advantage through the undercutting of levels of protection and to prevent regulatory arbitrage by market operators;

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15 a. Reiterates that, with a view to preserving the integrity of the EU and its single market, of citizens’rights, the customs union and the indivisibility of the four freedoms, it is crucial to ensure that the level of quota and duty free access to the world’s largest single market fully corresponds to the extent of regulatory convergence and the commitments taken with respect to observing a level playing field for open and fair competition with a view to dynamic alignment; underlines that it requires a combination of substantive rules and measures, including non-regression clauses and mechanisms to ensure effective implementation, enforcement and dispute settlement;

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16. Recalls its determination to prevent any kind of ‘dumping’ in the framework of the future EU-UK relationship; considers that a key outcome of the negotiations is to guarantee a level playing field through robust commitments and enforceable provisions on:

16. Recalls its determination to prevent any kind of ‘dumping’ in the framework of the future EU-UK relationship; considers that a key outcome of the negotiations is to guarantee a level playing field through robust commitments and enforceable provisions that can be constantly adjusted to suit changes in economic circumstances, on:

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16. Recalls its determination to prevent any kind of ‘dumping’ in the framework of the future EU-UK relationship; considers that a key outcome of the negotiations is to guarantee a level playing field through robust commitments and binding and enforceable provisions on:

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16. Recalls its determination to prevent any kind of ‘dumping’ in the framework of the future EU-UK relationship; points out that a key outcome of the negotiations is to guarantee a level playing field through robust commitments and enforceable provisions on:

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16. Recalls its determination to prevent any kind of ‘dumping’ in the framework of the future EU-UK relationship; considers that a key outcome of the negotiations is to guarantee a level playing field through robust and enforceable provisions on:

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(i) competition and State aid, which should prevent undue distortion of trade and competition and include provisions on state-owned enterprises;

(i) competition and State aid, which should prevent undue distortion of trade and competition and include provisions on state-owned enterprises; regrets, with regard to State aid, that the UK approach does not reflect the same ambition and only covers subsidies;

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(i) competition and State aid, which should prevent undue distortion of trade and competition and include provisions on state-owned enterprises;

(i) competition and State aid, and any other general or sector-specific regulatory measure, which should prevent undue distortion of trade and competition and include provisions on state-owned

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