8 Amendments of Salvador SEDÓ i ALABART related to 2011/0217(COD)
Amendment 54 #
Proposal for a decision
Recital 2
Recital 2
(2) The entry into force of the Lisbon Treaty strengthened the status of Union citizenship and complemented the rights attached to it, including by introducing a new right, the Citizens' Initiative, which enables one million citizens, from a significant number of Member States, to ask the Commission to present a proposal in any of the EU's areas of responsibility and the protection of the rights enshrined in the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union.
Amendment 67 #
Proposal for a decision
Recital 5 a (new)
Recital 5 a (new)
(5a) A Council Directive has been proposed on implementing the principle of equal treatment between persons irrespective of religion or belief, disability, age or sexual orientation1. __________________ 1 COM(2008)0426.
Amendment 68 #
Proposal for a decision
Recital 5 b (new)
Recital 5 b (new)
(5b) In order to guarantee the full respect of Article 21 of the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union, stating that "Any discrimination based on any ground such as sex, race, colour, ethnic or social origin, genetic features, language, religion or belief, political or any other opinion, membership of a national minority, property, birth, disability, age or sexual orientation shall be prohibited", the proposed Council Directive on implementing the principle of equal treatment between persons irrespective of religion or belief, disability, age or sexual orientation should also include the field of linguistic discrimination.
Amendment 76 #
Proposal for a decision
Recital 8
Recital 8
(8) The right to move and reside freely within the territory of the Member States is highly valued by Union citizens as a core individual right deriving from Union citizenship. As such, it demonstrates and promotes a better understanding of the value of European integration, as well as citizens' participation in shaping the European Union. When extending aspects of their lives beyond national borders by travelling to other Member States or settling there, citizens become aware and take advantage of the broad array of rights granted to them under Union law in cross- border situations. Exercising the right to free movement and residence therefore contributes to making Union citizenship a tangible reality in the daily life of citizens and so cooperation should be strengthened in the protection of residential property rights.
Amendment 94 #
Proposal for a decision
Recital 13
Recital 13
(13) In particular, Union citizens considering whether to make use of their right to free movement should be informed about their rights to acquire or preserve social security rights by virtue of the Union rules on coordination of social security systems; these rules ensure that they will not lose out on their social security rights when choosing to move within Europe. They should further be informed about their right to obtain recognition of their educational and professional qualifications and about the social and civic competences which form part of the European framework of ‘Key Competences for lifelong learning’ and which can equip them to fully participate in civic life and empower them to exercise their rights under Union law.
Amendment 102 #
Proposal for a decision
Recital 15 a (new)
Recital 15 a (new)
(15a) Stronger commitment and participation towards European elections should be enhanced through the direct election of the President of the Commission and an electoral design with regional circumscriptions in Member States with more than 20 million people.
Amendment 121 #
Proposal for a decision
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – indent 1
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – indent 1
– to raise Union citizens' awareness of their right to move and reside freely within the European Union and more generally the rights guaranteed to Union citizens in cross-border situations, including their right to participate in the democratic life of the Union as well as their rights as enshrined in the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union;
Amendment 154 #
Proposal for a decision
Article 4 – paragraph 1
Article 4 – paragraph 1
The Commission shall cooperate closely with Member States and bodies and associations which represent local and regional interests, in particular the Committee of Regions as well as other associations of European regions grouped according to their degree of competences and responsibilities.