AMENDMENTS 1 - 77 · Astrid Lulling, Jean-Pierre Audy, Edvard Kožušník (PE) Draft motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 Draft motion for a resolution Amendment 1. Emphasises the

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Asamblea Parlamentaria Euro-LatinoamericanaEuro-Latin American Parliamentary Assembly

Assemblée Parlementaire Euro-Latino AméricaineAssembleia Parlamentar Euro-Latino-Americana

Parlamentarische Versammlung Europa-Lateinamerika

Committee on Economic, Financial and Commercial Affairs

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AMENDMENTS1 - 77

Draft motion for a resolutionCo-ponente PE: Catherine Grèze (Verts/ALE)Co-ponente ALC: to be confirmed(AP101.309v03-00)

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Amendment 1Astrid Lulling, Jean-Pierre Audy, Edvard Kožušník (PE)

Draft motion for a resolutionParagraph 1

Draft motion for a resolution Amendment

1. Emphasises the need to create a newEU-LAC partnership based on shared responsibility in the interests of the survival of the planet, and the need for change to ensure the sustainable management of finite resources, in particular non-renewable raw materials;also emphasises the need for appropriately targeted, productive investment that generates large-scale, high-quality employment, the need for profits to be taxed and for the public to be involved in democracy, with the aim being to establish a balance between interests and rights;

1. Emphasises the need to create an EU-LAC partnership based on shared responsibility and the need to ensure the sustainable management of finite resources, in particular non-renewable raw materials, with the aim being to establish a balance between economic interests and human rights;

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Amendment 2Catherine Grèze, Jürgen Klute, Ana Miranda, Raül Romeva i Rueda, Helmut Scholz (PE); Sonia Escudero, Florisvaldo Fier (Dr Rosinha), Fabio Biancalani, (Parlasur); Gloria Florez, Patricio Zambrano, Silvia Salgado (Parlandino); Blanca Coto (Parlacen); Rodrigo Cabezas (Parlatino)



1. Emphasises the need to create a new EU-LAC partnership based on shared responsibility in the interests of the survival of the planet, and the need for change to ensure the sustainable management of finite resources, in particular non-renewable raw materials; also emphasises the need for appropriately targeted, productive

1. Emphasises the urgent need to create a new EU-LAC partnership based on shared responsibility in the interests of the survival of the planet, and the need for change to ensure the sustainable management of finite resources, in particular non-renewable raw materials, while guaranteeing the sovereign rights of countries to control their natural

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investment that generates large-scale, high-quality employment, the need for profits to be taxed and for the public to be involved in democracy, with the aim beingto establish a balance between interests and rights;

resources, addressing social and environmental factors and ensuring a fair tax on royalties and respect for all the rights of local populations, such as prior consultation; emphasises the need for investments to be appropriately targeted so that they generate decent work (in line with EC COM (2006)249 and the ILO Convention on Decent Work) and respect health and safety standards; underlines the need to tax royalties and set up mechanisms for democratic and transparent governance which increase the responsibility of enterprises, in order to establish a balance between interests, responsibilities and rights;

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Amendment 3HD Diego Aquino, A. Matuti, José Simpson, Manuel Pichardo (Parlacen)



1. Emphasises the need to create a new EU-LAC partnership based on shared responsibility in the interests of the survival of the planet, and the need for change to ensure the sustainable management of finite resources, in particular non-renewable raw materials; also emphasises the need for appropriately targeted, productive investment that generates large-scale, high-quality employment, the need for profits to be taxed and for the public to be involved in democracy, with the aim being to establish a balance between interests and rights;

1. Emphasises the need to create a new EU-LAC association based on shared responsibility in the interests of the survival of the planet, and the need for change to ensure the sustainable management of finite resources, in particular non-renewable raw materials; also emphasises the need for appropriately targeted, productive investment that generates large-scale, high-quality employment, the need for profits to be taxed and for the public to be involved in democracy, with the aim being to establish a balance between interests and rights;

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Amendment 4María Muñiz De Urquiza (PE)

Draft motion for a resolutionParagraph 1 a (new)


1a. Calls on the Member States to cooperate with each other and with the countries of Latin America within the framework of a joint strategy to ensure mutual supplies of raw materials; asks for this joint EU-LA strategy to exploit the synergies between economic, mineral and industrial policies;

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Amendment 5Luis Yáñez-Barnuevo García (PE)

Draft motion for a resolutionParagraph 1 b (new)


1b. Emphasises that the abundant profits from raw material exports can help the LAC countries to take advantage of this opportunity for growth, providing their governments with increased fiscal space and acting as a direct platform for growth.

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Draft motion for a resolutionParagraph 1 c (new)


1c. Stresses that in order to avoid

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recession, the European economy needs a higher level of trade exchange, particularly with Latin America and a renewed commitment by all the governments to revitalise the equitable multilateral trade system;

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2. Emphasises that the partnership needs structural changes to be made in both regions to foster trade and investment that minimise the predatory impact that the current situation is having, shift the focus of economies onto reducing dependence on raw materials and their use and onto recycling and reuse in both continents; emphasises, furthermore, that the keychallenge and precondition in this context is that of finding solutions that both make life better for the public and boost the protection of the natural environment;

2. Emphasises that the partnership needs structural changes to be made on both sidesto foster trade and investment;

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Amendment 8Catherine Grèze, Jürgen Klute, Ana Miranda, Andrés Perelló Rodríguez, Raül Romeva i Rueda, Helmut Scholz (PE); Sonia Escudero, Florisvaldo Fier (Dr Rosinha), Fabio Biancalani, (Parlasur); Gloria Florez, Patricio Zambrano, Silvia Salgado (Parlandino); Blanca Coto (Parlacen); Rodrigo Cabezas (Parlatino)


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2. Emphasises that the partnership needs structural changes to be made in both regions to foster trade and investment that minimise the predatory impact that the current situation is having, shift the focus of economies onto reducing dependence on raw materials and their use and onto recycling and reuse in both continents; emphasises, furthermore, that the key challenge and precondition in this context is that of finding solutions that both make life better for the public and boost the protection of the natural environment;

2. Emphasises that the partnership needs structural changes to be made in both regions to foster trade and investment that minimise the predatory impact that the current situation is having, shift the focus of economies onto reducing dependence on raw materials and their use and onto recycling and reuse in both continents; emphasises, furthermore, that the challenge and precondition is that of finding solutions leading to a sustainable energy transfer in the long term and which in the meantimemake life better for the public, without neglecting environmental protection;

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2. Emphasises that the partnership needs structural changes to be made in both regions to foster trade and investment that minimise the predatory impact that the current situation is having, shift the focus of economies onto reducing dependence on raw materials and their use and onto recycling and reuse in both continents; emphasises, furthermore, that the key challenge and precondition in this context is that of finding solutions that both make life better for the public and boost the protection of the natural environment;

2. Emphasises that the association needs structural changes to be made in both regions to foster trade and investment that minimise the predatory impact that the current situation is having, shift the focus of economies onto reducing dependence on raw materials and their use and onto recycling and reuse in both continents; emphasises, furthermore, that the key challenge and precondition in this context is that of finding solutions that both make life better for the public and boost the protection of the natural environment;

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2a. Points to the importance of EU-LA relations in the sphere of trade in raw materials; insists that this relationship be based on mutual interests, points out that in fostering sustainable mining practices it is important to exchange best practices on good governance, increased resource efficiency, reuse and recycling, management of tailings and waste-rock, rehabilitation of mine legacy, health and safety, protection of workers and the eradication of child labour;

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2b. Draws attention to the displacement of local, mainly indigenous, population groups in areas where mineral and energy resources are being exploited and calls on the Latin American countries involved to uphold the rights of these population groups;

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3. Calls for swift action to be taken to revise the bilateral agreements between Latin America and the EU and for those currently being negotiated and prepared to be reviewed to ensure that they address the need to preserve the physical situation for the future and develop a production model that takes account of the fact that natural resources are indeed finite and that appropriate answers need to be found to address this; in this context, supports the strengthening of regional industrial networks;

3. Welcomes the fact that trade relations with Partners in Latin America have become a priority for the EU and stresses that trade policy is an important tool in achieving the objective of a bi-regional strategic partnership between Latin America and the EU based on a WTO-compatible regionalism;

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3. Calls for swift action to be taken to revise the bilateral agreements between Latin America and the EU and for those currently being negotiated and prepared to ensure that they include efficient and binding mechanisms needed to preserve the physical situation for the future and develop a sustainable production model that takes account of the fact that natural resources are indeed finite and that appropriate answers need to be found to address this; in this context, supports cooperation for energy transition towards a sustainable model;

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Amendment 14Jean-Pierre Audy (PE)




3. Calls for the bilateral agreements between Latin America and the EU and for those currently being negotiated and prepared to factor in environmental and health standards and to develop a production model that takes account of the fact that natural resources are indeed finite and that appropriate answers need to be found to address this; in this context, supports the strengthening of regional industrial networks;

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Amendment 15Rabindranath Salazar Solorio (CPM UE-México)




3. Calls for swift action to be taken to revise the bilateral agreements between Latin America and the EU and for those currently being negotiated and prepared to be reviewed to ensure that they address the need to preserve the physical situation for the future and develop a production model other than that based merely on individualism and consumption, that takes account of the fact that natural resources are indeed finite and that appropriate answers need to be found to address this; in this context, supports the strengthening of

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regional industrial networks; encourages the EU and LAC countries to look at the possibility of implementing green economy policies in the context of sustainable development and poverty eradication, with the aim of promoting economic growth and creating sustained, inclusive and fair employment

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4. Where technology is concerned, proposes ‘leap-frogging’ strategies, skipping stages that include obsolete technologies and industries; insists that, in order to make the transition to production structures that are founded on resources stemming from knowledge-based societies, sufficient financial resources are needed, as well as a root and branch review of policies relating to tax and royalties, intellectual property and technology transfer;

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4. Where technology is concerned, proposes ‘leap-frogging’ strategies, skipping stages that include obsolete technologies and industries; insists that, in order to make the transition to production structures that are founded on resources stemming from knowledge-based societies, sufficient financial resources are needed, as well as a root and branch review of policies relating to tax and royalties, intellectual property and technology transfer;

4. Where technology is concerned, proposes increased cooperation in technology transfer, upholding health and safety rules, infrastructure to limit chemical waste and pollution, allowing the whole production chain to be monitored;the health and safety measure shall be compulsory for all enterprises operating in the EU and LAC countries; insists on the absolute necessity of a transition to sustainable production structures;underlines the need for a root and branch review of policies relating to tax and the redistribution of royalties, intellectual property and technology transfer, as well as measures against tax fraud, to ensure the transparency of investments, the use of royalties and payment of taxes; calls on the EU-LAC countries not to allow any company based in a tax haven to engage in the exploitation of raw materials, and to restrict economic and financial relations with such companies;

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4. Where technology is concerned, proposes ‘leap-frogging’ strategies, skipping stages that include obsolete technologies and industries; insists that, in order to make the transition to production structures that are founded on resources stemming from knowledge-based societies, sufficient financial resources are needed, as well as a root and branch review

4. Where technology is concerned, proposes ‘leap-frogging’ strategies, skipping stages that include obsolete technologies and industries; that this period of transition be accompanied bysufficient financial resources, as well as a root and branch review of public policies relating to intellectual property and technology transfer;

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of policies relating to tax and royalties,intellectual property and technology transfer;

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4a. Proposes to the LAC countries that a fund be set up to take advantage of the unexpected increase in the prices of raw materials and that it be used for investment programmes to benefit future generations, offsetting the damage;

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5. Calls for all trade agreements to include the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI), which ought to be made compulsory, paving the way for the EITI++ model proposed by the World Bank and for the introduction of regulations such as country-by countryreporting, in the wake of the Dodd-Frank act and its implementing provisions inthe US, which covers cooperation between members as regards transparency on tax policy and banking supervision;

5. Calls for all trade agreements to include the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI), which ought to be made compulsory, paving the way for the EITI++ model proposed by the World Bank;

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5. Calls for all trade agreements to include the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI), which ought to be made compulsory, paving the way for the EITI++ model proposed by the World Bank and for the introduction of regulations such as country-by-country reporting, in the wake of the Dodd-Frank act and its implementing provisions in the US, which covers cooperation between members as regards transparency on tax policy and banking supervision;

5. Calls for all trade agreements to include the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI), which shall be made compulsory in both Europe and Latin America paving the way for the EITI++ model proposed by the World Bank and the development of the legal framework for the implementation of country-by-country reporting and the development and implementation of laws modelled onthe Dodd-Frank act and its implementing provisions in the US, which covers cooperation between members as regards transparency on tax policy and supervision of the financial sector and of investment practices and the conditions of production; excluding the trade in metals and hydrocarbons produced under conditions of slave labour or in other illegal ways, or originating from protected areas;

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5. Calls for all trade agreements to include the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI), which ought to be made compulsory, paving the way for the EITI++ model proposed by the World Bank and for the introduction of regulations such as country-by-country reporting, in the wake of the Dodd-Frank act and its implementing provisions in the US, which covers cooperation between members as regards transparency on tax policy and banking supervision;

5. Calls for all trade agreements to include the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI), which shall be made compulsory, paving the way for the EITI++ model proposed by the World Bank and for the introduction of regulations such as country-by-country reporting, in the wake of the Dodd-Frank act and its implementing provisions in the US, which covers cooperation between members as regards transparency on tax policy and banking supervision;

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6. Also calls for such agreements to contain joint mechanisms to oversee both investment practices and production conditions, and calls for the trade in metals and hydrocarbons produced using slave labour or in other illegal ways, or sourced in protected areas, to be excluded;

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6. Also calls for such agreements to contain joint mechanisms to oversee both investment practices and production conditions, and calls for the trade in metals and hydrocarbons produced using slave labour or in other illegal ways, or sourced in protected areas, to be excluded;

6. Also calls for such agreements to contain joint mechanisms to oversee both investment practices and their transparency, sustainable impact and production conditions, and calls for the trade in metals and hydrocarbons produced in violation of labour and human rights laws, such as by using slave labour or in other illegal ways, or sourced in protected areas, to be excluded;

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6. Also calls for such agreements to contain joint mechanisms to oversee both investment practices and production conditions, and calls for the trade in metals and hydrocarbons produced using slavelabour or in other illegal ways, or sourced in protected areas, to be excluded;

6. Also calls for such agreements to contain joint mechanisms to oversee both investment practices and production conditions, and calls for the trade in metals and hydrocarbons produced under inhuman labour conditions or in other illegal ways, or sourced in protected areas, to be excluded;

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7. Expressly calls for the inclusion in the agreements of clauses based on anti-corruption conventions and for tax havens to be excluded from their scope;

7. Expressly calls for the inclusion in the agreements of clauses based on anti-corruption conventions, the fight againsttax havens and financial speculation in raw materials, and respect for human, labour and environmental rights;

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7. Expressly calls for the inclusion in the agreements of clauses based on anti-corruption conventions and the fight against tax fraud and tax evasion;

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7. Calls for the inclusion in the agreements of clauses based on anti-corruption conventions and for tax havens to be excluded from their scope;

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8. Emphasises the importance of ensuring that the trade agreements are compatible with multilateral agreements on the environment and on the right to water as a human right, in line with the UN stance;

8. Emphasises the importance of ensuring that the trade agreements are compatible with international commitments concerning human rights and the environment, and particularly with the 2007 UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples and the 2010 UN Resolution establishing the right to water and sanitation as a human right;

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8a. Welcomes the fact that the Madrid Declaration explicitly recognises the principle of the sovereign right of States to manage and regulate their natural resources, while stressing that due attention should be paid to sustainability criteria;

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9. Welcomes the case-law of the Inter-American Court of Human Rights with regard to the case of the Saramaka People v. Suriname, which sets out the application of ILO Convention 169;emphasises that there is a need to comply with the obligation of consulting or gaining the free, informed prior agreement of indigenous peoples, providing detailed, appropriate information, with consultations occurring before the decision makingstage is reached; takes the view that it is vital to ratify and implement the relevant ILO Conventions and include them in agreements which are being negotiated or reviewed, and make the relevant monitoring mechanisms binding and ensure compliance therewith;

9. Emphasizes that Governments and Legislators have the obligation to take into account the possible effects of its decisions on its most directly affected populations, including indigenouspeoples; stresses that to that end, the abovementioned should carry out the necessary consultations with and provide the appropriate information to the affected populations; points out that the EU as a whole and EU-based companies operating in Latin America should display an exemplary behaviour in environmental and social matters observing the principles of corporate social responsibility; takes the view that it is vital to ratify and implement the relevant ILO Conventions and refer to its main principles in agreements which are being negotiated or reviewed;

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9. Welcomes the case-law of the Inter-American Court of Human Rights with regard to the case of the Saramaka People v. Suriname, which sets out the application of ILO Convention 169; emphasises that there is a need to comply with the obligation of consulting or gaining the free, informed prior agreement of indigenous peoples, providing detailed, appropriate information, with consultations occurring

9. Welcomes the case-law of the Inter-American Court of Human Rights with regard to the case of the Saramaka People v. Suriname, which sets out the application of ILO Convention 169; emphasises that there is a need to comply with the obligation of consulting or gaining the free, informed prior agreement of indigenous peoples, providing detailed, appropriate information, with consultations occurring

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before the decision-making stage is reached; takes the view that it is vital to ratify and implement the relevant ILO Conventions and include them in agreements which are being negotiated or reviewed, and make the relevant monitoring mechanisms binding and ensure compliance therewith;

before the decision-making stage is reached; takes the view that it is vital to ratify and implement the relevant ILO Conventions and include them in agreements which are being negotiated or reviewed, and make the relevant monitoring mechanisms binding and ensure compliance therewith; urges the CELAC and EU countries which have not already signed ILO Convention 169 to do so as soon as possible and move towards their immediate regulation and implementation; public and private enterprises should be obliged to carry out prior consultation as a prerequisite for investing in any country belonging to either area of integration;

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9a. Emphasises that it is crucial for Latin America to further diversify its trade, which is mainly based on raw materials, and to continue to move forward towards sustainable trade in products and services with greater added value, in order to compete globally;

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10. Proposes that European companies and their subsidiaries should be subject to ordinary legislation in the host country, with victims having the right to appeal to courts in the country in which the parent company is based;

10. Considers that EU companies should be legally liable in their home countries for any violation of human rights, environmental standards or ILO core labour standards by their subsidiaries abroad and the entities they control;

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10. Proposes that European companies and their subsidiaries should be subject to ordinary legislation in the host country, with victims having the right to appeal to the International Labour Organisation (ILO), the World Trade Organisation (WTO) and the International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID).

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10. Proposes that European companies and their subsidiaries should be subject to ordinary legislation in the host country, with victims having the right to appeal to

10. Proposes that European companies and their subsidiaries should be subject to ordinary legislation in the host country; points out that the EU as a whole and EU-

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courts in the country in which the parent company is based;

based companies operating in Latin America should display exemplary behaviour in environmental, social and employment-related matters; EU's image in Latin America must be promoted whilst observing the principles of corporate social responsibility;

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10. Insists that European and Latin American companies and their subsidiaries should be accountable, responsible andsubject to ordinary legislation in the host country, with victims having the right to appeal to courts in the country in which the parent company is based; considers that in order to combat environmental crime it is essential to support the initiative to create an International Criminal Court for the Environment, which could enable the creation of an effective monitoring and control system through the application of effective, proportionate and deterrent sanctions;

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10. Points out that European companies and their subsidiaries are subject to ordinary legislation in the host country, with victims having the right to appeal to courts in the country in which the parent company is based;

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11. Proposes that the criteria relating to the new Latin American Investment Fund be redefined with a view to ensuring that it makes an effective contribution to combating inequality, poverty eradication, and the achievement of objectives relating to the sustainable exploitation of resources;

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11. Proposes that the criteria relating to the new Latin American Investment Fund be redefined with a view to ensuring that it

11. Proposes that the criteria relating to the new Latin American Investment Fund be redefined, so that its main aim is to make

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makes an effective contribution to combating inequality, poverty eradication, and the achievement of objectives relating to the sustainable exploitation of resources;

an effective contribution to combating inequality, poverty eradication, and the achievement of the Millennium Goals andobjectives relating to the sustainable exploitation of resources, while respecting human and labour rights and, in particular, the rights of indigenous peoples;

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12. Supports the strengthening of regional financial institutions and the tightening-up of their social and environmental requirements such as improving access to information and public involvement, as well as transparent monitoring of their finances and projects;

12. Supports the strengthening of regional financial institutions and the tightening-up of their social and environmental requirements, such as improving access to information and public involvement, clear and transparent criteria for monitoring their impact and that their finances and projects should be based on sustainable development; supports the setting up and in motion of regional bodies to settle investment disputes, able to guarantee fair and balanced rules when handling conflicts between transnational companies and states;

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12a. Asks the Commission to establish a control mechanism aimed at preventing the import into the EU of mining products extracted without social, labour, safety and environmental guarantees; encourages the Commission to establish a European quality label for mining products extracted in accordance with minimum social, labour, safety and environmental standards;

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12b. Calls on the Commission and the EU’s strategic suppliers’ countries tojointly develop an effective raw materials traceability system from extraction and import through to recycling or disposal, and to introduce a mutual certification scheme for raw materials and their trading chains (Certified Trading Chains), so that trade can be guaranteed to be fair, and, in particular in order to prevent abuses with regard to trade in raw materials from crisis regions; calls on the Commission to cooperate with the relevant international institutions (UN, OECD, ILO) with a view to identifying and endeavouring to harmonise the best certification practices;

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Draft motion for a resolutionRecital A


A. whereas the Latin American and Caribbean (LAC) region is the world’s main source of raw materials, and whereas13 of the countries in the region number among the world’s top 15 providers of mineral resources;

A. whereas the Latin American and Caribbean (LAC) region is the world’s main source of raw materials, given that 13 of the countries in the region number among the world’s top 15 providers of mineral resources;

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Amendment 45Catherine Grèze, Jürgen Klute, Ana Miranda, Andrés Perelló Rodríguez, Raül Romeva i Rueda, Helmut Scholz (PE); Sonia Escudero, Florisvaldo Fier (Dr Rosinha), Fabio Biancalani, (Parlasur); Gloria Florez, Patricio Zambrano, Silvia Salgado (Parlandino); Blanca Coto (Parlacen); Rodrigo Cabezas (Parlatino)(PE)

Draft motion for a resolutionRecital A a (new)


Aa. whereas Latin America and the Caribbean form the most biodiverse region on the planet, with almost half the world’s tropical forests, 30 % of all its available fresh water and 40 % of its renewable water resources and according to the UN has 23 % of the world’s forests, yet is nevertheless the region with the highest rate of deforestation in the world and where the largest number of tree species are vulnerable, threatened or endangered with extinction;

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Recital A b (new)


Ab. whereas over 90 % of the region’s gross domestic product (GDP) comes from countries which are net exporters of raw materials;

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Ac. whereas the Free Trade Agreement between the EU and Colombia and Peru and the EU-Central America Association Agreement will increase the trade flow in raw materials from Latin America to Europe and whereas these agreements do not include binding mechanisms to ensure compliance with environmental, human rights and labour standards;

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Draft motion for a resolutionRecital B


B. whereas, owing to their relative scarcity and to high global demand, raw materials have seen a boom as well as volatile prices, and whereas this has led to a ‘re-

B. whereas, owing to high demand, speculation and their relative scarcity, raw materials have seen high growth as well as volatile prices, and whereas this has led to

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primarisation’ of production structures in the region, meaning that raw materials now account for around 40% of exported goods;

a ‘re-primarisation’ of production structures in the region, meaning that raw materials now account for around 40 % of exported goods;

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Draft motion for a resolutionRecital B a (new)


Ba. whereas a number of governments have authorised mining in natural reserves, national and regional parks, wetlands, forest reserves, moorland and other protected areas;

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Draft motion for a resolutionRecital B b (new)


Bb. whereas there is a close correlation between social conflicts and mining in both the EU and LAC countries, as can be seen from the campaigns of local residents and European social movements in opposition to opencast mining projects in Greece, Spain, Romania and Bulgaria, and similarly, in Colombia, the

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Comptroller General of the Republic has confirmed that 80 % of human rights violations in 2011 were in mining districts, while in Peru the Presidency of the Council of Ministers has stated that the vast majority of the 62 social conflicts recorded since the beginning of 2013 have been linked to natural resources and extractive industries;

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Draft motion for a resolutionRecital B c (new)


Bc. whereas the rise in the price of raw materials is mainly due to financial speculation on the stock markets, where speculative attitudes take precedence over actual demand, and whereas no form of regulation exists to control market speculation, either internationally or in EU-LAC bilateral agreements;

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Draft motion for a resolutionRecital B d (new)


Bd. whereas the financial crisis in the euro zone and the slowing down of the Chinese economy are likely to have an effect on world demand for Latin

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American raw materials;

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Be. whereas over 97 % of the region’s GDP comes from countries which are net exporters of raw materials, while 93 % of the its population lives in countries which have benefited from the high prices of raw materials;

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Draft motion for a resolutionRecital C


C. whereas, as a result of this, there is still a reliance on long-established LAC-EU trading structures, which are characterised by a one-way flow of raw materials into Europe and an unequal trade of natural resources for manufactured products with high added value;

C. whereas, as a result of this, there is still a reliance on long-established LAC-EU trading structures, which are characterised by a one-way flow of raw materials into Europe and an increasingly unequal trade of natural resources for manufactured products with high added value;

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Draft motion for a resolutionRecital C


C. whereas, as a result of this, there is still a reliance on long-established LAC-EU trading structures, which are characterised by a one-way flow of raw materials into Europe and an unequal trade of natural resources for manufactured products with high added value;

C. whereas there is still a reliance on long-established LAC-EU trading structures, which are characterised by a one-way flow of raw materials into Europe and mainlymanufactured products with high added value from the EU to Latin America,

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Ca. whereas the European and Latin American countries rely on an energy model based on fossil fuels, which increases and accelerates global warming;

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Cb. whereas it is unviable in the long term to use an economic development model based on the exploitation of natural resources;

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D. whereas, generally speaking, LAC countries are seeing high levels of economic growth; whereas, however, this comes at a high environmental and social cost as there are not enough proper regulatory systems or procedures for planning, land use planning and the distribution of wealth, as only a very small proportion of the population enjoys the benefits of this growth; whereas the ‘curse of natural resources’ is causing irreparable damage to ecosystems and extensive social conflict;

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D. whereas, generally speaking, LAC countries are seeing high levels of economic growth; whereas, however, this comes at a high environmental and socialcost as there are not enough proper regulatory systems or procedures for planning, land use planning and the distribution of wealth, as only a very small proportion of the population enjoys the benefits of this growth; whereas the ‘curse of natural resources’ is causing irreparable damage to ecosystems and extensive social conflict;

D. whereas, generally speaking, the exploitation of raw materials in LAC countries has an irreparable environmental cost and gives rise to population displacement, land-grabbing and high levels of social conflict; whereasonly a very small proportion of the population benefits from the redistribution of the wealth generated, which seldom finds its way to the local population, which suffers the main impact of resource exploitation; whereas there is no use of proper regulatory systems, procedures for planning or land use planning, and there are no real EU-LAC cooperation mechanisms to ensure technology transfer;

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D. whereas, generally speaking, LAC countries are seeing high levels of economic growth; whereas, however, this comes at a high environmental and social cost as there are not enough properregulatory systems or procedures for planning, land use planning and thedistribution of wealth, as only a very small proportion of the population enjoys thebenefits of this growth; whereas the ‘curse of natural resources’ is causing irreparabledamage to ecosystems and extensive social conflict;

D. whereas LAC countries are seeing high levels of economic growth; whereas, however, this comes at a high environmental and social cost as there are limited regulatory systems or procedures for land use planning; whereas the ‘curse of natural resources’ is causing damage to ecosystems and extensive social conflict;

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D. whereas, generally speaking, LAC countries are seeing high levels of economic growth; whereas, however, this comes at a high environmental and social cost as there are not enough proper regulatory systems or procedures for planning, land use planning and the distribution of wealth, as only a very small proportion of the population enjoys the benefits of this growth; whereas the ‘curse of natural resources’ is causing irreparable damage to ecosystems and extensive social conflict;

D. whereas, generally speaking, LAC countries are seeing high levels of economic growth; whereas, however, this often comes at a high environmental and social cost as there are not enough proper regulatory systems or procedures for planning, land use planning and the distribution of wealth, as only a very small proportion of the population enjoys the benefits of this growth; whereas the ‘curse of natural resources’ is causing irreparable damage to ecosystems and extensive social conflict; it is therefore necessary to further include sustainable development at all levels, integrating its economic, social and environmental aspects and recognising the links amongst them;

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D. whereas, generally speaking, LAC countries are seeing high levels of economic growth; whereas, however, this comes at a high environmental and social cost as there are not enough proper regulatory systems or procedures for planning, land use planning and the distribution of wealth, as only a very small proportion of the population enjoys the benefits of this growth; whereas the ‘curse

D. whereas, generally speaking, LAC countries are seeing high levels of economic growth; whereas, however, this comes at a high environmental and social cost as there are not enough proper regulatory systems or procedures for planning, land use planning, extractive technology and the distribution of wealth, as only a very small proportion of the population enjoys the benefits of this

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of natural resources’ is causing irreparable damage to ecosystems and extensive social conflict;

growth; whereas the ‘curse of natural resources’ is causing irreparable damage to ecosystems and extensive social conflict;

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Draft motion for a resolutionRecital E


E. whereas the finite nature of natural resources, the undesirable effects of the current extractivist system where democratic accountability is concerned, the very low levels of job creation, the insufficient revenue for national exchequers, land pressures, deforestation, water shortages, air and water pollution, loss of biodiversity, climate change, displacements and poverty belts in major population centres all mean that a new partnership between the EU and the LAC countries is needed in order to ensure that relationships include systems that shift the focus towards diversifying the range of exports, and in order to adjust the balance where profits are concerned and develop asustainable model for manufacturing andtrade in the future;

E. whereas the finite nature of natural resources and the undesirable effects of the current extractivist system, EU-LAC countries shall promote sustainable extraction methods and fair trade relations between the EU and Latin America;

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E. whereas the finite nature of natural resources, the undesirable effects of the current extractivist system where democratic accountability is concerned, the very low levels of job creation, the insufficient revenue for national exchequers, land pressures, deforestation, water shortages, air and water pollution, loss of biodiversity, climate change, displacements and poverty belts in major population centres all mean that a new partnership between the EU and the LAC countries is needed in order to ensure that relationships include systems that shift the focus towards diversifying the range of exports, and in order to adjust the balance where profits are concerned and develop a sustainable model for manufacturing and trade in the future;

E. whereas the finite nature of natural resources, the undesirable effects of the current extractivist system where democratic accountability is concerned, the very low levels of job creation, the insufficient revenue for national exchequers, land pressures, deforestation, water shortages, air and water pollution, loss of biodiversity, climate change, displacements and poverty belts in major population centres all mean that a new partnership between the EU and the LAC countries is needed in order to ensure that relationships include systems that shift the focus towards diversifying the range of exports, and in order to adjust the balance where profits are concerned and develop a model for manufacturing and trade which is not merely consumption-based but sustainable in the future; in this respect, a green economy should help to eradicate poverty and create sustained economic growth, increasing social inclusion, improving human wellbeing and creating opportunities for employment and decent jobs for all;

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E. whereas the finite nature of natural resources, the undesirable effects of the current extractivist system where democratic accountability is concerned, the very low levels of job creation, the insufficient revenue for national

E. whereas the finite nature of natural resources, the undesirable effects of the current extractivist system where democratic accountability is concerned, in that it deprives future generations of these benefits, the very low levels of job

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exchequers, land pressures, deforestation, water shortages, air and water pollution, loss of biodiversity, climate change, displacements and poverty belts in major population centres all mean that a new partnership between the EU and the LAC countries is needed in order to ensure that relationships include systems that shift the focus towards diversifying the range of exports, and in order to adjust the balance where profits are concerned and develop a sustainable model for manufacturing and trade in the future;

creation, the insufficient revenue for national exchequers, land pressures, deforestation, water shortages, air and water pollution, loss of biodiversity, climate change, displacements and poverty belts in major population centres all mean that a new form of association between the EU and the LAC countries is needed in order to ensure that relationships include systems that shift the focus towards diversifying the range of exports, topromote exports with added value and in order to adjust the balance where profits are concerned and develop a sustainable model for manufacturing and trade in the future;

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Draft motion for a resolutionRecital E a (new)


Ea. whereas there is a lack of policies to take advantage of times when raw material prices are high in order to create a fund able to alleviate in the medium and long-term the damage caused by the current extractive model, for the benefit of future generations;

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Eb. whereas ILO Convention 169 states that indigenous peoples must be consulted on decisions afecting them, including the carrying out of extractive activities on their land; whereas several European and Latin American countries have not yet ratified this treaty;

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Draft motion for a resolutionRecital F


F. whereas in this respect, from a purely economic point of view, it is also important to strengthen the manufacturing system itself, develop regional agriculture and food policiesthat tailor agricultural production first and foremost to the continent’s food needs, foster coordination on production and the manufacturing of goods with higher added value, and diversify the economy and thus overcome the risks involved in a purely extractive economy;

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F. whereas in this respect, from a purely economic point of view, it is also important to strengthen the manufacturing system itself, develop regional agricultureand food policies that tailor agricultural production first and foremost to the continent’s food needs, foster coordination on production and the manufacturing of goods with higher added value, and diversify the economy and thus overcome the risks involved in a purely extractive economy;

F. whereas it is essential to strengthen the native and existing productive systems, develop agriculture policies to guarantee food security and that tailor agricultural production first and foremost to local, national, regional and continental food needs; whereas the exploitation of natural resources leaves less land for food production and pollutes the soil and water;

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F. whereas in this respect, from a purely economic point of view, it is also important to strengthen the manufacturing system itself, develop regional agriculture and food policies that tailor agricultural production first and foremost to the continent’s food needs, foster coordination on production and the manufacturing of goods with higher added value, and diversify the economy and thus overcome the risks involved in a purely extractive economy;

F. whereas in order to overcome the risks involved in a purely extractive economy, it is essential to increase productivity by strengthening the manufacturing system itself with cutting-edge technology, develop regional agriculture and food policies focused on increasing added value, diversify farming production with the main emphasis on sustainable food security, foster coordination on production and diversify other areas of the economy;

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Amendment 71Catherine Grèze, Jürgen Klute, Ana Miranda, Andrés Perelló Rodríguez, Raül Romeva i Rueda, Helmut Scholz (PE); Sonia Escudero, Florisvaldo Fier (Dr Rosinha), Fabio Biancalani, (Parlasur); Gloria Florez, Patricio Zambrano, Silvia Salgado (Parlandino);

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Blanca Coto (Parlacen); Rodrigo Cabezas (Parlatino)

Draft motion for a resolutionRecital G


G. whereas this challenge is manifold and involves issues connected with democratic order and political institutions, technology, resource efficiency, investment regulation, a review of both international and bilateral legislation in pursuit of an appropriate model of production which requires short-medium- and long-term action negotiated between both regions with public participation that is as broad as possible;

G. whereas this challenge is manifold and involves issues connected with democratic order, transparency and political institutions, technology, resource efficiency, investment regulation, control of financial speculation, a review of both international and bilateral legislation in pursuit of an appropriate model of production which does not endanger food sovereignty or destroy the environment and which requires short, medium and long-term action negotiated between both regions with public participation that is as broad as possible;

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Draft motion for a resolutionRecital G


G. whereas this challenge is manifold and involves issues connected with democratic order and political institutions, technology, resource efficiency, investment regulation, a review of both international and bilateral legislation in pursuit of an appropriate model of production which requires short- medium- and long-term action negotiated between both regions with public participation that is as broad as possible;

G. whereas this challenge is manifold and involves issues connected with democratic order and political institutions, a review of both international and bilateral legislation in pursuit of an appropriate model of production, extraction and trade must be negotiated between both regions with public participation that is as broad as possible;

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Draft motion for a resolutionCitation -1 (new)


- having regard to Article 208 of the Lisbon Treaty, which states that the Union’s development cooperation policy shall have as its primary objective the reduction and, in the long term, the eradication of poverty,

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Draft motion for a resolutionCitation -1 a (new)


- having regard to the fact that the Union’s development policy has as its primary objective the reduction and, in the long term, the eradication of poverty,

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- having regard to Latin American

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policies to protect the environment and natural resources,

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Draft motion for a resolutionCitation 3 b (new)


- having regard to the endeavours of Latin American States to conclude agreements under which the profits from extractive industries have the greatest impact on sustainable human development,

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Draft motion for a resolutionCitation 7 a (new)


- having regard to the legal framework of the Latin American financial sector,

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AMENDMENTS 1 - 77 · Astrid Lulling, Jean-Pierre Audy, Edvard Kožušník (PE) Draft motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 Draft motion for a resolution Amendment 1. Emphasises the