A10-0182/2026 – Javi López, Borja Giménez Larraz – § 33 – Am 20

Tabled by Manon Aubry, Lynn Boylan, Younous Omarjee, Marina Mesure, Anthony Smith, Leila Chaibi, Arash Saeidi, Rima Hassan, Damien Carême, Emma Fourreau, Irene Montero, Rudi Kennes

33. Considers Removed: the Agreement to be an important signal in support of open, fair and rules- and values-based trade at a time of increasing economic fragmentation, instability and protectionism; stresses the importance of the Agreement in reducing strategic dependencies; believes that the Agreement will be mutually beneficial and contribute to enhancing long-term economic development, job creation, diversification and sustainability; underlines that open trade fosters competitiveness, expands opportunities for businesses and consumers, and contributes to growth and technological progress in both partner economies; stresses that under the most ambitious scenario, total EU exports of goods and services could increase by 75 %, while EU companies could save up to EUR 100 million per year in customs duties; encourages assessing the socio-economic impact of the Agreement throughout its implementation; Added: that, while the Agreement may signal support for open and rules-based trade, the economic case for this Agreement remains weak; notes that the Commission’s own assessments of the existing agreement point to limited economic benefits and limited evidence of job creation and export diversification;

Wording as published by the EP, in English. PE783.395