Mednarodna trgovina

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Mednarodno trgovino ureja kompleksna mešanica globalnih pravil, dogovorjenih v okviru Svetovne trgovinske organizacije ter dvostranskih in večstranskih sporazumov. Sporazumi o prosti trgovini vse bolj vplivajo na pravice državljanov. V skladu z Lizbonsko pogodbo je treba trgovinsko politiko EU izvajati v skladu z načeli in cilji zunanjega delovanja Unije, ki vključujejo spodbujanje pravne države, človekovih pravic in trajnostnega razvoja.

Po našem mnenju bi moral biti ta trend vodilno načelo trgovinskih pogajanj in odnosov EU. Člani EESO z usklajevanjem stališč in mnenj podjetij, delavcev, strokovnjakov, kmetov, potrošnikov in drugih pomembnih deležnikov prispevamo dejansko dodano vrednost. Tako lahko med pogajanji o trgovinskih sporazumih in pri njihovem izvajanju mednarodnim oblikovalce politike učinkovito seznanjamo s stališči civilne družbe in interesnih skupin. Ustanovili smo spremljevalni odbor za mednarodno trgovino, ki bo zagotavljal sodelovanje civilne družbe pri oblikovanju trgovinske politike EU. Upravljamo tudi notranje svetovalne skupine, ustanovljene v skladu s poglavjem o trgovini in trajnostnem razvoju v novi generaciji trgovinskih sporazumov EU. Te skupine, sestavljene iz predstavnikov civilne družbe (iz EESO in zunaj njega), so odgovorne za opredeljevanje težav, povezanih s trgovino in trajnostnim razvojem, pri izvajanju trgovinskega sporazuma.

  • Sprejeta on 25/01/2023 - Bureau decision date: 12/07/2022
    Referenca
    REX/561-EESC-2022-01-01
    Workers - GR II
    Germany
    Plenary session number
    575
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    EESC opinion: The power of trade partnerships: together for green and just economic growth
  • Sprejeta on 26/10/2022 - Bureau decision date: 20/01/2022
    Referenca
    REX/551-EESC-2022-01-01
    Workers - GR II
    France
    EESC opinion: Multilateral investor-state arbitration court: assessment of the UNCITRAL process and its achievements in light of civil society recommendations
  • Sprejeta on 20/10/2021 - Bureau decision date: 25/03/2021
    Referenca
    REX/535-EESC-2021-01-01
    Workers - GR II
    Germany
    EESC opinion: Next Generation Trade and Sustainable Development – Reviewing the 15-point action plan (own-initiative opinion)
  • Sprejeta on 07/07/2021 - Bureau decision date: 23/03/2021
    Referenca
    REX/539-EESC-2021-01-01
    (Finland
    Workers - GR II
    France

    Trade Policy Review - An Open, Sustainable and Assertive Trade Policy

    EESC opinion: Trade Policy Review - An Open, Sustainable and Assertive Trade Policy
  • Sprejeta on 18/09/2020 - Bureau decision date: 02/04/2020
    Referenca
    REX/532-EESC-2020-01-01
    Workers - GR II
    Germany

    Key points

    Global supply chains (GSC) are key and complex in economic activities across the world and in global trade. Economic growth, job creation and entrepreneurship are also contested by evidence of negative implications for working conditions as well as for sustainability in some supply chains.

    The COVID-19 crisis has unveiled the serious downfalls related to highly fragmented and undiversified supply chains. It exposed the vulnerability of workers' health and safety, and it highlighted violations of human rights. Trade will have to play a key role in promoting a sustainable economic recovery. However, stronger instruments need to deliver on a socially and environmentally responsible business, trade and investment agenda.

    GSC need to become more resilient, diversified and responsible, and ambitious actions need to ensure they contribute to a fairer economic and social model, based on sustainability and decent work.

    EESC opinion: Sustainable supply chains and decent work in international trade (Exploratory opinion at the request of the German presidency)
  • Sprejeta on 18/09/2020 - Bureau decision date: 20/02/2020
    Referenca
    REX/531-EESC-2020-01-01
    (France
    EESC opinion: Carbon markets: Emergence, structuring and challenges for European industry (own-initiative opinion)
  • Sprejeta on 18/09/2020 - Bureau decision date: 20/02/2020
    Referenca
    NAT/791-EESC-2020-01-01-EESC-2020-01349
    (Ireland

    This opinion deals with three of four megatrends at the heart of the new Commission priorities: climate change, biodiversity loss and globalisation. While the European Green Deal will result in higher environmental standards with, for instance, stricter climate change targets, it is important that all Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) are not undermining these improvements by contributing to deforestation or biodiversity loss in other countries. As one of the world's largest importer of energy, agricultural goods and raw materials, the EU has contributed to deforestation and biodiversity loss in other countries.

    EESC opinion: Compatibility of EU trade policy with the European Green Deal (own-initiative opinion)
  • Sprejeta on 18/09/2020 - Bureau decision date: 20/02/2020
    Referenca
    REX/527-EESC-2020-01-01
    • The common foundation of any EU political engagement leading to an equal development partnership with Africa shall be based on a multidimensional approach, articulating the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the respect of Universal Human Rights (UHRs) - including fundamental rights, the right to a healthy environment and the freedom to conduct a business.
    • The EESC advocates promoting a decent life and good prospects, creating a middle class and supporting equal partnerships by strengthening sustainable social-liberal democratic structures in Africa.
    • The EESC highlights that the EU strategy on Africa must focus on Development and welcomes the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA).
    • The EESC reiterates the important role of organised civil society in the up-coming ACP-EU Partnership Agreement.
    • The EESC stresses that long-term investment in intra-African infrastructures makes econom
    EESC opinion: EU and Africa: Making an equal development partnership a reality based on sustainability and common values (own-initiative opinion)
  • Sprejeta on 15/07/2020 - Bureau decision date: 20/02/2020
    Referenca
    REX/529-EESC-2020-01-01
    (France

    The unprecedented magnitude of the COVID crisis requires an unprecedented, long-term and unequivocal response. International trade is a vital tool to finance recovery ge get out of the crisis. In these efforts, the EU must stay true to its values and ensure the protection of businesses, workers and people, leaving no one behind. Recovery must be based on sustainability, and inclusive and green growth. Green Deal measures are therefore more relevant than ever.

    EESC opinion: A post COVID-19 emergency: the design of a New Multilateral Matrix (own-initiative opinion)
  • Sprejeta on 15/07/2020 - Bureau decision date: 21/01/2020
    Referenca
    REX/525-EESC-2020-01-01
    Workers - GR II
    Germany
    (Italy

    The Covid-19 impact is having a profound and unprecedented impact and Europe needs to respond with a strong, social, sustainable and inclusive EU Recovery Plan that will support companies and people. The upcoming early EU Trade Strategy review needs to draw important lessons from this crisis. The EU is not self-sufficient and depends on access to international markets. It needs resilient, diversified and responsible Global supply chains. Stronger instruments need to deliver on a sustainable trade and investment agenda in all its dimensions. It needs to be consistent with the Green Deal and show equal ambition on the effective implementation and enforcement of labour provisions. European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) recommendations made in a series of recent and ongoing key opinions on EU trade must inform this strategy review.

    EESC opinion: Implementation of Free Trade Agreements 1 January 2018 - 31 December 2018