European Parliament 2014-2019 Plenary sitting B8-1051/2016 } B8-1052/2016 } B8-1055/2016 } B8-1056/2016 } B8-1058/2016 } RC1 4.10.2016 JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION pursuant to Rule 123(2) and (4) of the Rules of Procedure replacing the motions by the following groups: PPE (B8-1051/2016) Verts/ALE (B8-1052/2016) ECR (B8-1055/2016) S&D (B8-1056/2016) ALDE (B8-1058/2016) on the need for a European reindustrialisation policy in light of the recent Caterpillar and Alstom cases (2016/2891(RSP)) David Casa, Seán Kelly, Françoise Grossetête, Ivo Belet, Claude Rolin, Anne Sander on behalf of the PPE Group Maria Arena, Edouard Martin, Maria João Rodrigues, Kathleen Van Brempt, Martina Werner on behalf of the S&D Group Zdzisław Krasnodębski, James Nicholson, Helga Stevens on behalf of the ECR Group Gérard Deprez, Marielle de Sarnez, Nathalie Griesbeck on behalf of the ALDE Group Karima Delli, Yannick Jadot, Ernest Maragall, Bart Staes on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group RC\1106077EN.docx PE589.640v01-00 } PE589.641v01-00 } PE589.644v01-00 } PE589.645v01-00 } PE589.647v01-00 } RC1 EN United in diversityEN European Parliament resolution on the need for a European reindustrialisation policy in light of the recent Caterpillar and Alstom cases (2016/2891(RSP)) The European Parliament, – having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, in particular Articles 9, 151, 152, 153(1) and (2), and 173 thereof, – having regard to Articles 14, 27 and 30 of the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union, – having regard to Council Directive 98/59/EC of 20 July 1998 on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to collective redundancies1, – having regard to the Commission communication of 31 March 2005 entitled ‘Restructuring and employment: Anticipating and accompanying restructuring in order to develop employment: the role of the European Union’ (COM(2005)0120), and the opinion of the European Economic and Social Committee of 14 December 2005, – having regard to the Commission communication of 23 November 2010 entitled ‘An Agenda for New Skills and Jobs: A European contribution towards full employment’ (COM(2010)0682), – having regard to the Commission communication of 10 October 2012 entitled ‘A Stronger European Industry for Growth and Economic Recovery’ (COM(2012)0582), – having regard to Regulation (EU) No 1309/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 December 2013 on the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund (2014- 2020) and repealing Regulation (EC) No 1927/20062, – having regard to its resolution of 15 January 2013 with recommendations to the Commission on information and consultation of workers, anticipation and management of restructuring3, – having regard to the Commission communication of 13 December 2013 on an EU Quality Framework for anticipation of change and restructuring (COM(2013)0882), – having regard to its resolution of 15 January 2014 on reindustrialising Europe to promote competitiveness and sustainability4, – having regard to the Commission staff working document of 18 April 2012 entitled ‘Exploiting the employment potential of green growth’ (SWD(2012)0092), 1 OJ L 225, 12.8.1998, p. 16. 2 OJ L 347, 20.12.2013, p. 855. 3 OJ C 440, 30.12.2015, p. 23. 4 Texts adopted, P7_TA(2014)0032. RC\1106077EN.docx PE589.640v01-00 } PE589.641v01-00 } PE589.644v01-00 } PE589.645v01-00 } PE589.647v01-00 } RC1 EN – having regard to the Commission communication of 22 January 2014 entitled ‘For a European industrial renaissance’ (COM(2014)0014), – having regard to the Commission communication of 14 October 2015 entitled ‘Trade for All – Towards a more responsible trade and investment policy’ (COM(2015)0497), – having regard to the Commission communication of 10 October 2012 entitled ‘A stronger European industry for growth and economic recovery’ (COM(2012)0582), and to the 20 % reindustrialisation target, – having regard to its resolution of 16 December 2015 on developing a sustainable European industry of base metals1, – having regard to its resolution of 9 June 2016 on the competitiveness of the European rail supply industry2, – having regard to Rule 123(2) and (4) of its Rules of Procedure, A. whereas today there is an absolute need for consistency between the various EU policies in order to define an actual industrial policy, in particular in the light of the Caterpillar and Alstom cases; B. whereas on 2 September 2016 Caterpillar announced a large worldwide restructuring plan; whereas as part of this plan the Gosselies site was forced to close its doors, leading to the laying off of 2 500 direct workers and jeopardising the jobs of some 4 000 subcontractors; C. whereas the reduction in production costs between 2013 and 2015 had allowed the plant’s products to become more attractive than the products coming from outside the EU; whereas, however, Caterpillar decided to close the plant in order to move production to other plants with lower standards of social and environmental protection than those applicable to European industry; D. whereas given the importance and the European dimension of this case, the Commission has decided to set up a task force gathering together the competent services, to act as interlocutor in the Caterpillar closure process; E. whereas the decision of the Board of Directors of Alstom to announce the transfer of its train production activity (400 jobs) from the Belfort site to the Reichshoffen site will, in reality, mean the closing down of the first site (as the only activity remaining there would not justify keeping it operational); F. whereas Alstom has stated that there will be a reduction in its orders of around 30 % for its French sites up to 2018, but that for the Belfort site its orders will only start decreasing as of 2018, with its last order expected to be delivered in 2021; G. whereas these two production plants are not the only ones to be concerned by restructuring; other layoffs are expected in Alstom’s plants in Spain and Italy and also Caterpillar’s plant in Northern Ireland; 1 Texts adopted, P8_TA(2015)0460. 2 Texts adopted, P8_TA(2016)0280. RC\1106077EN.docx PE589.640v01-00 } PE589.641v01-00 } PE589.644v01-00 } PE589.645v01-00 } PE589.647v01-00 } RC1 EN H. whereas the rail industry is the backbone of European industrialisation, with its history dating back more than 175 years; whereas the annual growth rate of the accessible rail supply industry markets is expected to be 2.8 % until 2019; whereas the European rail supply industry directly employs 400 000 people throughout the EU, many of whom work in SMEs; whereas a strong and innovative European rail supply industry is essential for a shift to rail, which is necessary to achieve the EU’s climate and energy targets; I. whereas 65 % of business spending on R&D is by the manufacturing industry, and whereas the strengthening of our industrial base is therefore essential to keeping expertise and know-how in the EU; whereas digital development, a priority of the Juncker plan, needs a strong industrial base to materialise; J. whereas European industry such as that provided by Alstom and Caterpillar has a high added value with recognised expertise; whereas, at present, this central and strategic industry for the EU faces a world of strong global competition from countries which export lower-cost products to the European market by carrying out an aggressive and rapidly expanding policy on all continents, often with political and financial support from their governments; K. whereas, in the light of the recent Alstom case, the Commission will carry out a 15-year prospective study (2030) on the development of the rail industry in Europe, integrating different scenarios on the environmental objectives of the EU Member States, together with a study on the impact on jobs, professions and skills of the different scenarios; whereas the Commission needs to follow up rapidly on the recommendations set out in Parliament’s resolution on the EU rail supply industry in order to provide secure and sustainable jobs and inclusive growth; whereas any follow-up should be facilitated by a permanent dialogue with stakeholders and incorporate all chapters of the resolution; L. whereas the Commission committed to produce in 2013 a full report on the application of the Quality Framework; recalling in this context its request to the Commission to submit, after consulting the relevant social partners, a proposal for a legal act on information and consultation of workers, anticipation and management of restructuring; M. whereas European industry needs to maintain its competitiveness and capacity to invest in Europe, and whereas it also faces social and environmental challenges which it must address, whilst remaining a world reference in terms of social and environmental responsibility; N. whereas some undertakings have been pursuing strategies focused solely on short-term financial returns, which tend to be to the detriment of innovation, investment in R&D, employment and skill renewal; O. whereas an ambitious innovation policy which favours the production of high-quality, innovative, energy-efficient products and promotes sustainable processes will allow the EU to stand on its own in an ever more competitive world context; P. whereas trade in construction machinery in the EU has suffered serious disruptions in recent years, linked to the reduction of public and private investment but also due to the increase in production costs stemming from the increase in the prices of raw materials; RC\1106077EN.docx PE589.640v01-00 } PE589.641v01-00 } PE589.644v01-00 } PE589.645v01-00 } PE589.647v01-00 } RC1 EN Q. whereas fair trade in industrial products must respect workers’ rights and environmental rules; whereas investment in renewable energy and energy efficiency are a major driver for investment in industrial products capable of creating virtuous circles; whereas innovation and investment in R&D, jobs and skill renewal are essential for sustainable growth; R.