Activities of Godelieve QUISTHOUDT-ROWOHL related to 2011/0153(COD)
Plenary speeches (3)
Amendment of certain regulations relating to the common commercial policy as regards the granting of delegated and implementing powers for the adoption of certain measures - Amendment of certain regulations relating to the common commercial policy as regards the procedures for the adoption of certain measures (debate)
Amendment of certain regulations relating to the common commercial policy as regards the granting of delegated and implementing powers for the adoption of certain measures - Amendment of certain regulations relating to the common commercial policy as regards the procedures for the adoption of certain measures (debate)
Granting delegated powers for the adoption of certain measures relating to the common commercial policy (debate)
Shadow reports (2)
RECOMMENDATION FOR SECOND READING on the Council position at first reading with a view to the adoption of a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council amending certain regulations relating to the common commercial policy as regards the granting of delegated and implementing powers for the adoption of certain measures PDF (157 KB) DOC (69 KB)
REPORT on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council amending certain regulations relating to the common commercial policy as regards the granting of delegated powers for the adoption of certain measures PDF (311 KB) DOC (465 KB)
Amendments (46)
Amendment 25 #
Proposal for a regulation - amending act
Annex – section 1 – point -1 (new)
Annex – section 1 – point -1 (new)
Regulation (EC) No 3030/93
Recital 15 a (new)
Recital 15 a (new)
- 1. The following recital 15a is inserted "Whereas in order to ensure the appropriate functioning of the system for the management of imports of certain textile products, the power to adopt acts in accordance with Article 290 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union should be delegated to the Commission in respect of amending the Annexes, granting additional opportunities for imports, introducing or adapting quantitative limits and introducing safeguard measures and a surveillance system under the conditions laid down in this Regulation. It is of particular importance that the Commission carry out appropriate consultations during its preparatory work, including at expert level. The Commission, when preparing and drawing up delegated acts, should ensure a simultaneous, timely and appropriate transmission of relevant documents to the European Parliament and to the Council."
Amendment 26 #
Proposal for a regulation - amending act
Annex – section 1 – paragraph -1b (new)
Annex – section 1 – paragraph -1b (new)
-1b. The following recital 15b is inserted: "Whereas the implementation of this Regulation requires uniform conditions for the adoption of several measures. Those measures should be adopted by the Commission in accordance with Regulation (EU) No 182/2011 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 February 2011 laying down the rules and general principles concerning mechanisms for control by Member States of the Commission's exercise of implementing powers." Or. <Original>{EN}en</Original>
Amendment 27 #
Proposal for a regulation - amending act
Annex – section 1 – point -1a (new) Regulation (EC) No 3030/93
Annex – section 1 – point -1a (new) Regulation (EC) No 3030/93
-1a. Throughout Regulation (EC) No 3030/93 any reference to "Article 17" is replaced by "Article 17 (2)".
Amendment 28 #
Proposal for a regulation - amending act
Annex – section 1 – point 7 a (new)
Annex – section 1 – point 7 a (new)
Regulation (EC) No 3030/93
Article 16 - introductory part
Article 16 - introductory part
7a. In Article 16, the introductory part is replaced by the following: "1. The Commission, acting in accordance with the advisory procedure referred to in Article 17(1a), shall conduct the consultations referred to in this Regulation in accordance with the following rules:" Or. <Original>{EN}en</Original>
Amendment 29 #
Proposal for a regulation - amending act
Annex – section 1 – – point 8
Annex – section 1 – – point 8
Regulation (EC) No 3030/93
Article 16a - paragraph 5
Article 16a - paragraph 5
5. A delegated act adopted pursuant to Articles 2(6), 6(2), 8, 10(13), 10a(3), 13(3), 15(3) and (5) and 19 of this Regulation and Articles 4(3) of Annex IV and 2, 3(1) and (3) of Annex VII to this Regulation shall enter into force only if no objection has been expressed either by the European Parliament or the Council within a period of 2 months of notification of that act to the European Parliament and the Council or if, before the expiry of that period, the European Parliament and the Council have both informed the Commission that they will not object. That period shall be extended by 24 months at the initiative of the European Parliament or the Council. Or. <Original>{EN}en</Original>
Amendment 30 #
Proposal for a regulation - amending act
Annex – section 1 – point 8 a (new)
Annex – section 1 – point 8 a (new)
Regulation (EC) No 3030/93
Article 17 - paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 17 - paragraph 1 a (new)
8a. In Article 17, the following paragraph is inserted: "1a. Where reference is made to this paragraph, Article 4 of Regulation (EU) No 182/2011 shall apply. The advisory committee shall deliver its opinion within one month of the date of referral." Or. <Original>{EN}en</Original>
Amendment 31 #
Proposal for a regulation - amending act
Annex – section 1 – point 8 b (new)
Annex – section 1 – point 8 b (new)
Regulation No 3030/93
Article 17 - paragraph 2
Article 17 - paragraph 2
8b. In Article 17, paragraph 2 is replaced by the following: "2. Where reference is made to this paragraph, Article 5 of Regulation (EU) No 182/2011 shall apply. The examination committee shall deliver its opinion within one month of the date of referral." Or. <Original>{EN}en</Original>
Amendment 32 #
Proposal for a regulation - amending act
Annex – section 1 – point 8 c (new)
Annex – section 1 – point 8 c (new)
Regulation (EC) No 3030/93
Article 17 - paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 17 - paragraph 2 a (new)
8c. In Article 17, the following paragraph is inserted: "2a. Where the opinion of the committee is to be obtained by written procedure, that procedure shall be terminated without result when, within the time-limit for delivery of the opinion, the chair of the committee so decides or a majority of committee members so request." Or. <Original>{EN}en</Original>
Amendment 33 #
Proposal for a regulation - amending act
Annex – section 1 – point 8 d (new)
Annex – section 1 – point 8 d (new)
Regulation (EC) No 3030/93
Article 17a
Article 17a
8d. Article 17a is deleted. Or. <Original>{EN}en</Original>
Amendment 34 #
Proposal for a regulation - amending act
Annex – section 1 – point 9 a (new)
Annex – section 1 – point 9 a (new)
Regulation (EC) No 3030/93
Article 19 a (new)
Article 19 a (new)
9a. The following article is inserted: "Article 19a 1. The Commission shall present a biannual report on the application of this Regulation to the European Parliament. 2. The report shall include information on the implementation of this Regulation. 3. The European Parliament may, within one month from the Commission presenting the report, invite the Commission to an ad hoc meeting of its responsible committee to present and explain any issues related to the implementation of the Agreement. 4. No later than six months after presenting the report to the European Parliament, the Commission shall make the report public." Or. <Original>{EN}en</Original>
Amendment 35 #
Proposal for a regulation - amending act
Annex – section 2 – point -1 (new)
Annex – section 2 – point -1 (new)
Regulation (EC) No 517/94
Recital 22 a (new)
Recital 22 a (new)
Amendment 36 #
Proposal for a regulation - amending act
Annex – section 2 – point -1 a (new)
Annex – section 2 – point -1 a (new)
Regulation (EC) No 517/94
Recital 22 b (new)
Recital 22 b (new)
-1a. The following recital 22b is inserted: "Whereas the implementation of this Regulation requires uniform conditions for the adoption of several measures. Those measures should be adopted by the Commission in accordance with Regulation (EU) No 182/2011 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 February 2011 laying down the rules and general principles concerning mechanisms for control by Member States of the Commission's exercise of implementing powers." Or. <Original>{EN}en</Original>
Amendment 37 #
Proposal for a regulation - amending act
Annex – section 2 – point -1 b (new)
Annex – section 2 – point -1 b (new)
Regulation (EC) No 517/94
Recital 22 c (new)
Recital 22 c (new)
-1b. The following recital 22c is inserted: "Whereas it is appropriate that the advisory procedure be used for the adoption of surveillance measures given the effects of these measures and their sequential logic in relation to the adoption of definitive safeguard measures." Or. <Original>{EN}en</Original>
Amendment 38 #
Proposal for a regulation - amending act
Annex – section 2 – point 1 a (new)
Annex – section 2 – point 1 a (new)
Regulation (EC) No 517/94
Article 5 - paragraph 1
Article 5 - paragraph 1
1a. In Article 5, paragraph 1 is deleted.
Amendment 39 #
Proposal for a regulation - amending act
Annex – section 2 – point 2 a (new)
Annex – section 2 – point 2 a (new)
Regulation (EC) No 517/94
Article 7 - paragraph 1 - introductory part
Article 7 - paragraph 1 - introductory part
2a. In Article 7, paragraph 1, the introductory part is replaced by the following: "1. Where it is apparent to the Commission that there is sufficient evidence to justify an investigation, with regard to the conditions of imports of products mentioned in Article 1, the Commission shall:" Or. {EN}en
Amendment 40 #
Proposal for a regulation- amending act
Annex – section 2 – point 2 b (new)
Annex – section 2 – point 2 b (new)
Regulation (EC) No 517/94
Article 7 - paragraph 2 - subparagraph 1
Article 7 - paragraph 2 - subparagraph 1
2b. In Article 7, paragraph 2, the first subparagraph is replaced by the following: "2. In addition to the information supplied under Article 6, the Commission shall seek all information it deems to be necessary and, where it considers it appropriate, endeavour to check this information with importers, traders, agents, producers, trade associations and organisations." Or. {EN}en
Amendment 41 #
Proposal for a regulation - amending act
Annex – section 2 – point 2 c (new)
Annex – section 2 – point 2 c (new)
Regulation (EC) No 517/94
Article 8 - paragraph 2
Article 8 - paragraph 2
2c. In Article 8, paragraph 2 is replaced by the following: "2. If the Commission considers that no Union surveillance or safeguard measures are necessary, it shall publish in the Official Journal of the European Union a notice that the investigations are closed, stating the main conclusions of the investigations." Or. {EN}en
Amendment 42 #
Proposal for a regulation - amending act
Annex – section 2 – point 2 d (new)
Annex – section 2 – point 2 d (new)
Regulation (EC) No 517/94
Article 11 - paragraph 1 - point a
Article 11 - paragraph 1 - point a
2d. In Article 11, paragraph 1, point a is replaced by the following: "(a) decide to introduce retrospective Union surveillance of certain imports, in accordance with the advisory procedure referred to in Article 25(1a);" Or. {EN}en
Amendment 43 #
Proposal for a regulation - amending act
Annex – section 2 – point 2 e (new)
Annex – section 2 – point 2 e (new)
Regulation (EC) No 517/94
Article 11 - paragraph 1 - point b
Article 11 - paragraph 1 - point b
Amendment 44 #
Proposal for a regulation - amending act
Annex – section 2 – point 2 f (new)
Annex – section 2 – point 2 f (new)
Regulation (EC) No 517/94
Article 11 - paragraph 2 - point a
Article 11 - paragraph 2 - point a
2f. In Article 11, paragraph 2, point a is replaced by the following: "(a) decide to introduce retrospective Union surveillance of certain imports, in accordance with the advisory procedure referred to in Article 25 (1a);" Or. {EN}en
Amendment 45 #
Proposal for a regulation - amending act
Annex – section 2 – point 2 g (new)
Annex – section 2 – point 2 g (new)
Regulation (EC) No 517/94
Article 11 - paragraph 2 - point b
Article 11 - paragraph 2 - point b
Amendment 46 #
Proposal for a regulation - amending act
Annex – section 2 – point 4 a (new)
Annex – section 2 – point 4 a (new)
Regulation (EC) No 517/94
Article 15 - introductory part
Article 15 - introductory part
4a. In Article 15, the introductory part is replaced by the following: "In accordance with the advisory procedure referred to in Article 25(1a), the Commission may, at the request of a Member State or on its own initiative, if the situation referred to in Article 12(2) is likely to arise:" Or. {EN}en
Amendment 47 #
Proposal for a regulation - amending act
Annex – section 2 – point 6 – point a
Annex – section 2 – point 6 – point a
Regulation (EC) No 517/94
Article 25 - paragraph 3
Article 25 - paragraph 3
(a) In the first sentence of paragraph 3, the words ‘Article 13’ are replaced by the words ‘Articles 12(3), 13 and 16’; Article 25, paragraph 3 is replaced by the following: "3. Where the opinion of the committee is to be obtained by written procedure, that procedure shall be terminated without result when, within the time-limit for delivery of the opinion, the chair of the committee so decides or a majority of committee members so request." Or. {EN}en
Amendment 48 #
Proposal for a regulation - amending act
Annex – section 2 – point 6 – point -a (new)
Annex – section 2 – point 6 – point -a (new)
Regulation (EC) No 517/94
Article 25 - paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 25 - paragraph 1 a (new)
( -a) In Article 25, paragraph 1a is inserted: "1a. Where reference is made to this paragraph, Article 4 of Regulation (EU) No 182/2011 shall apply. The advisory committee shall deliver its opinion within one month of the date of referral." Or. {EN}en
Amendment 49 #
Proposal for a regulation – amending act
Annex – section 2 – point 6 – point -aa (new)
Annex – section 2 – point 6 – point -aa (new)
Regulation (EC) No 517/94
Article 25 - paragraph 2
Article 25 - paragraph 2
( -aa) In Article 25, paragraph 2 is replaced by the following: "2. Where reference is made to this paragraph, Article 5 of Regulation (EU) No 182/2011 shall apply. The examination committee shall deliver its opinion within one month of the date of referral." Or. {EN}en
Amendment 50 #
Proposal for a regulation - amending act
Annex – section 2 – point 7
Annex – section 2 – point 7
5. A delegated act adopted pursuant to Articles 3(3), 5(2), 12(3), 13, 16 and 28 shall enter into force only if no objection has been expressed either by the European Parliament or the Council within a period of 2 months of notification of that act to the European Parliament and the Council or if, before the expiry of that period, the European Parliament and the Council have both informed the Commission that they will not object. That period shall be extended by 24 months at the initiative of the European Parliament or the Council. Or. {EN}en
Amendment 51 #
Proposal for a regulation - amending act
Annex – section 2 – point 7 a (new)
Annex – section 2 – point 7 a (new)
Regulation (EC) No 517/94
Article 26 a (new)
Article 26 a (new)
Amendment 52 #
Proposal for a regulation – amending act
Annex – section 3 – point -1 (new)
Annex – section 3 – point -1 (new)
Regulation (EC) No 953/2003
Recital 11 a (new)
Recital 11 a (new)
-1. The following recital shall be inserted: "(11a) In order to add products to the list of products covered by this Regulation, the power to adopt acts in accordance with Article 290 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union should be delegated to the Commission in respect of amending the Annexes. It is of particular importance that the Commission carry out appropriate consultations during its preparatory work, including at expert level. The Commission, when preparing and drawing up delegated acts, should ensure a simultaneous, timely and appropriate transmission of relevant documents to the European Parliament and to the Council." Or. {EN}en
Amendment 53 #
Proposal for a regulation – amending act
Annex – section 3 – point -1a (new)
Annex – section 3 – point -1a (new)
Regulation (EC) No 953/2003
Recital 12
Recital 12
-1a. Recital 12 is deleted.
Amendment 54 #
Proposal for a regulation - amending act
Annex – section 3 – point 1 – point c
Annex – section 3 – point 1 – point c
Regulation (EC) No 953/2003
Article 9 - subparagraph 2
Article 9 - subparagraph 2
Amendment 55 #
Proposal for a regulation - amending act
Annex – section 3 – point 2
Annex – section 3 – point 2
Regulation (EC) No 953/2003
Article 5 - paragraph 5
Article 5 - paragraph 5
5. A delegated act adopted pursuant to Article 4 shall enter into force only if no objection has been expressed either by the European Parliament or the Council within a period of 2 months of notification of that act to the European Parliament and the Council or if, before the expiry of that period, the European Parliament and the Council have both informed the Commission that they will not object. That period shall be extended by 24 months at the initiative of the European Parliament or the Council. Or. {EN}en
Amendment 56 #
Proposal for a regulation - amending act
Annex – section 3 – point 4 – point a (new)
Annex – section 3 – point 4 – point a (new)
Regulation (EC) No 953/2003
Article 11 - paragraph 2
Article 11 - paragraph 2
Amendment 57 #
Proposal for a regulation - amending act
Annex – section 3 – point 4 – point b (new)
Annex – section 3 – point 4 – point b (new)
Regulation (EC) No 953/2003
Article 11 - paragraph 3 (new)
Article 11 - paragraph 3 (new)
Amendment 58 #
Proposal for a regulation - amending act
Annex – section 3 – point 4 – point c (new)
Annex – section 3 – point 4 – point c (new)
Regulation (EC) No 953/2003
Article 11 - paragraph 4 (new)
Article 11 - paragraph 4 (new)
Amendment 59 #
Proposal for a regulation - amending act
Annex – section 4 – -1 (new)
Annex – section 4 – -1 (new)
Regulation (EC) No 673/2005
Recital 7
Recital 7
-1. Recital 7 is replaced by the following: "(7) In order to make necessary adjustments to the measures provided for in this Regulation, the power to adopt acts in accordance with Article 290 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union should be delegated to the Commission in respect of amending the rate of the additional duty or the lists in Annexes I and II under the conditions laid down in this Regulation. It is of particular importance that the Commission carry out appropriate consultations during its preparatory work, including at expert level. The Commission, when preparing and drawing up delegated acts, should ensure a simultaneous, timely and appropriate transmission of relevant documents to the European Parliament and to the Council." Or. {EN}en
Amendment 60 #
Proposal for a regulation – amending act
Annex – section 4 – point 2
Annex – section 4 – point 2
Regulation (EC) No 673/2005
Article 4 - paragraph 5
Article 4 - paragraph 5
5. A delegated act adopted pursuant to Article 3(3) shall enter into force only if no objection has been expressed either by the European Parliament or the Council within a period of 2 months of notification of that act to the European Parliament and the Council or if, before the expiry of that period, the European Parliament and the Council have both informed the Commission that they will not object. That period shall be extended by 24 months at the initiative of the European Parliament or the Council. Or. {EN}en
Amendment 61 #
Proposal for a regulation – amending act
Annex – section 4 – point 3 a (new)
Annex – section 4 – point 3 a (new)
Regulation (EC) No 673/2005
Article 7
Article 7
3a. Article 7 is replaced by the following: "The European Parliament and the Council shall decide on the repeal of this Regulation once the United States of America has fully implemented the recommendation of the WTO Dispute Settlement Body." Or. {EN}en
Amendment 62 #
Proposal for a regulation – amending act
Annex – section 5 – point -1 (new)
Annex – section 5 – point -1 (new)
Regulation (EC) No 1342/2007
Recital 10 a (new)
Recital 10 a (new)
Amendment 63 #
Proposal for a regulation - amending act
Annex – section 5 – point 4
Annex – section 5 – point 4
Regulation (EC) No 1342/2007
Article 31a - paragraph 5
Article 31a - paragraph 5
5. A delegated act adopted pursuant to Articles 5, 6(3) and 12 shall enter into force only if no objection has been expressed either by the European Parliament or the Council within a period of 2 months of notification of that act to the European Parliament and the Council or if, before the expiry of that period, the European Parliament and the Council have both informed the Commission that they will not object. That period shall be extended by 24 months at the initiative of the European Parliament or the Council. Or. {EN}en
Amendment 64 #
Proposal for a regulation – amending act
Annex – section 6 – point -1 (new)
Annex – section 6 – point -1 (new)
Regulation (EC) No 1528/2007
Recital 16 a (new)
Recital 16 a (new)
-1. The following recital is inserted: "(16a) In order to adopt the provisions necessary for the application of this Regulation, the power to adopt acts in accordance with Article 290 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union should be delegated to the Commission in respect of amending Annex I in order to add or to remove regions or states and in respect of introducing technical amendments to Annex II necessary as a result of application of that Annex. It is of particular importance that the Commission carry out appropriate consultations during its preparatory work, including at expert level. The Commission, when preparing and drawing up delegated acts, should ensure a simultaneous, timely and appropriate transmission of relevant documents to the European Parliament and to the Council." Or. {EN}en
Amendment 65 #
Proposal for a regulation - amending act
Annex – section 6 – point 2 a (new)
Annex – section 6 – point 2 a (new)
Regulation (EC) No 1528/2007
Article 24a (new)
Article 24a (new)
Amendment 66 #
Proposal for a regulation - amending act
Annex – section 7 – point -1 (new)
Annex – section 7 – point -1 (new)
Regulation (EC) No 55/2008
Recital 12 a (new)
Recital 12 a (new)
-1. The following recital is inserted: "(12a) In order to permit the adjustment of this Regulation, the power to adopt acts in accordance with Article 290 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union should be delegated to the Commission in respect of amendments required in light of changes in customs codes or for the conclusion of agreements with Moldova. It is of particular importance that the Commission carry out appropriate consultations during its preparatory work, including at expert level. The Commission, when preparing and drawing up delegated acts, should ensure a simultaneous, timely and appropriate transmission of relevant documents to the European Parliament and to the Council." Or. {EN}en
Amendment 67 #
Proposal for a regulation - amending act
Annex – section 7 – point 2
Annex – section 7 – point 2
Regulation (EC) No 55/2008
Article 8b - paragraph 5
Article 8b - paragraph 5
5. A delegated act adopted pursuant to Article 7 shall enter into force only if no objection has been expressed either by the European Parliament or the Council within a period of 2 months of notification of that act to the European Parliament and the Council or if, before the expiry of that period, the European Parliament and the Council have both informed the Commission that they will not object. That period shall be extended by 24 months at the initiative of the European Parliament or the Council. Or. {EN}en
Amendment 68 #
Proposal for a regulation - amending act
Annex – section 7 – point 2 a (new)
Annex – section 7 – point 2 a (new)
Regulation (EC) No 55/2008
Article 12 a (new)
Article 12 a (new)
Amendment 69 #
Proposal for a regulation - amending act
Annex – section 9 – point -1 (new)
Annex – section 9 – point -1 (new)
Regulation (EC) No 1340/2008
Recital 9a (new)
Recital 9a (new)
-1. The following recital is inserted: "(9a) In order to permit effective administration of certain restrictions, the power to adopt acts in accordance with Article 290 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union should be delegated to the Commission in respect of amendments to Annex V. It is of particular importance that the Commission carry out appropriate consultations during its preparatory work, including at expert level. The Commission, when preparing and drawing up delegated acts, should ensure a simultaneous, timely and appropriate transmission of relevant documents to the European Parliament and to the Council." Or. {EN}en
Amendment 70 #
Proposal for a regulation - amending act
Annex 1 – section 9 – point 2
Annex 1 – section 9 – point 2
Regulation (EC) No 1340/2008
Article 16a - paragraph 5
Article 16a - paragraph 5
5. A delegated act adopted pursuant to Article 5(3) shall enter into force only if no objection has been expressed either by the European Parliament or the Council within a period of 2 months of notification of that act to the European Parliament and the Council or if, before the expiry of that period, the European Parliament and the Council have both informed the Commission that they will not object. That period shall be extended by 24 months at the initiative of the European Parliament or the Council.