Traduction de «signe précurseur de tendances économiques » (Français → Anglais) :

bellwether of economic trends

33. Underlines the important benefits of the Customs Union (CU) between the EU and Turkey; recalls that, since the start of the CU in 1996, the value of bilateral trade between Turkey and the EU has increased more than fourfold, with a parallel significant rise in foreign direct investment from the EU to Turkey and deeper integration between Turkish and European firms for the benefit of both sides; stresses in this connection, however, that any increase in the positive impact of the CU is closely linked to compliance with its rules and requirements, and is therefore greatly concerned by the growing problems for European companies trading with Turkey; points to the recent evaluation of the CU by the World Bank, which stresses the need to ...[+++]introduce a number of reforms to maintain an environment conducive to close economic cooperation, including in the future; points, in particular, to the need (i) to extend the scope of the CU to agricultural products, services and public procurement, (ii) to create favourable conditions for continued growth in trade, including the facilitation of visas for business travellers, and (iii) for consultations between the EU and Turkey on the impact on Turkey of Free Trade Agreements signed by the EU with third countries to be intensively pursued;

32. Underlines the important benefits of the Customs Union (CU) between the EU and Turkey; recalls that, since the start of the CU in 1996, the value of bilateral trade between Turkey and the EU has increased more than fourfold, with a parallel significant rise in foreign direct investment from the EU to Turkey and deeper integration between Turkish and European firms for the benefit of both sides; points to the recent evaluation of the CU by the World Bank, which stresses the need to introduce a number of reforms to maintain an environment conducive to close economic cooperation, including in the future; points, in particular, to the need to (i) extend the scope of the CU to agricultural products, services and public procurement, (ii) c ...[+++]reate favourable conditions for continued growth in trade, including the facilitation of visas for business travellers, and (iii) introduce closer consultation and information-sharing mechanisms between the EU and Turkey on the impact on Turkey of Free Trade Agreements signed by the EU with third countries, including the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP) agreement with the USA;

1. Believes that despite some remaining headwinds the European economy is showing some signs of recovery, and considers that, while acknowledging the persistent economic and budgetary constraints at national level and the fiscal consolidation efforts being made by the Member States, the European budget must encourage this tendency by reinforcing strategic investment in actions with European added value in order to help put the European economy back on track, generating sustainable growth and employment while aiming to foster competiti ...[+++]veness and increase economic and social cohesion throughout the EU;

1. Believes that despite some remaining headwinds the European economy is showing some signs of recovery, and considers that, while acknowledging the persistent economic and budgetary constraints at national level and the fiscal consolidation efforts being made by the Member States, the European budget must encourage this tendency by reinforcing strategic investment in actions with European added value in order to help put the European economy back on track, generating sustainable growth and employment while aiming to foster competiti ...[+++]veness and increase economic and social cohesion throughout the EU;