Interim report in view of the consent procedure on the Agreement establishing an association between the EU and the Principality of Andorra and the Republic of San Marino

Amendments tabled for the plenary sitting on this text, in their own numbering series. This is a different set from the committee amendments tracked elsewhere on AmendEU, and is not counted in any of the site’s amendment totals.

1. Amendment 1ESNMotion for a resolution · Paragraph 9
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   9. Emphasises the fact that the 1990 customs agreement with Andorra and the 1991 cooperation and customs agreement with San Marino have boosted the economies of these countries; considers that the new Association Agreement has the potential to further support their economic development, in particular by breaking down barriers to cross-border economic activity;

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   9. Emphasises the fact that the 1990 customs agreement with Andorra and the 1991 cooperation and customs agreement with San Marino have boosted the economies of these countries; considers that the new Association Agreement has the potential to further support their economic development, in particular by breaking down barriers to cross-border economic activity; points out that the benefits are disproportionately in Andorra’s and San Marino’s favour; stresses that the economic return or strategic advantage for EU citizens remains very limited;

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2. Amendment 2ESNMotion for a resolution · Paragraph 14
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   14. Recalls that the Principality of Monaco had been officially engaged in the negotiation of an association agreement with the EU, alongside Andorra and San Marino, since 2015; takes note of the suspension of negotiations with Monaco; considers it desirable, once all the necessary conditions are met, to resume negotiations with Monaco, which remains a close, like-minded partner for the EU; notes that Monaco remains welcome to join the Association Agreement with Andorra and San Marino;

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   14. Recalls that the Principality of Monaco had been officially engaged in the negotiation of an association agreement with the EU, along with Andorra and San Marino, since 2015; takes note of the suspension of negotiations with Monaco; respects Monaco’s sovereign decision in this regard and underlines that the EU should neither interfere with nor exert pressure on Monaco regarding the possible resumption of negotiations;

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3. Amendment 3ESNMotion for a resolution · Paragraph 15
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   15. Welcomes the fact that the Association Agreement allows Andorra and San Marino to participate in the EU’s internal market for the mutual benefit of businesses, in particular small and medium-sized enterprises, investors, consumers and citizens on both sides, creating new and tangible opportunities under equal competition conditions and the same rules; highlights the fact that their access to the internal market will become comparable to that of Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway under the Agreement on the European Economic Area;

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   15. Welcomes the fact that the Association Agreement allows Andorra and San Marino to participate in the EU’s internal market for the mutual benefit of businesses, in particular small and medium-sized enterprises, investors, consumers and citizens on both sides, creating new and tangible opportunities under equal competition conditions and the same rules; highlights the fact that their access to the internal market will become comparable to that of Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway under the Agreement on the European Economic Area; questions whether the administrative burden and regulatory oversight may outweigh the practical gains for EU Member States and their citizens;

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4. Amendment 4ESNMotion for a resolution · Paragraph 26
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   26. Considers it important to offer administrative and technical assistance to Andorra and San Marino, considering also their limited administrative resources, in order to support swift alignment with the current EU acquis and with a view to dynamic regulatory alignment and the effective implementation and enforcement of the Association Agreement; encourages Andorra and San Marino to proactively engage in this process, as alignment enhances transparency, fosters competition and improves business efficiency, ultimately reinforcing market integration; underlines, furthermore, the importance of providing assistance to the local administrations of communities neighbouring the associated countrie…

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   26. Considers it important to offer administrative and technical assistance to Andorra and San Marino, considering also their limited administrative resources, in order to support swift alignment with the current EU acquis and with a view to dynamic regulatory alignment and the effective implementation and enforcement of the Association Agreement; encourages Andorra and San Marino to proactively engage in this process, as alignment enhances transparency, fosters competition and improves business efficiency, ultimately reinforcing market integration; draws attention to the fact that such EU technical assistance represents yet another cost to the EU budget, with little to no equivalent benefit…

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5. Amendment 5ESNMotion for a resolution · Paragraph 29
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   29. Welcomes the fact that the Association Agreement has the potential to enhance cooperation in a wide range of policy areas of common interest, such as research and development, environment and climate action, education, culture, consumer protection, civil protection and public health;

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   29. Welcomes the fact that the Association Agreement has the potential to enhance cooperation in a wide range of policy areas of common interest, such as research and development, environmental protection, education, culture, consumer protection, civil protection and public health;

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6. Amendment 6ESNMotion for a resolution · Paragraph 39
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   39. Commends Andorra and San Marino’s efforts to communicate the advantages and obligations conferred by the Association Agreement; stresses the need for the authorities of Andorra and San Marino to provide transparent and accessible information to citizens, including through comprehensible tools, on the content of the Association Agreement, its effects and regulatory implications; encourages continued transparency in order to ensure public awareness;

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   39. Underlines that the advantages and obligations conferred on Andorra and San Marino by the Agreement largely favour the two states, and are of questionable relevance to EU citizens;

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