Activities of Cécile Kashetu KYENGE related to 2018/0136(COD)
Plenary speeches (1)
Protection of the Union's budget in case of generalised deficiencies as regards the rule of law in the Member States (debate) IT
Shadow opinions (1)
OPINION on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on the protection of the Union's budget in case of generalised deficiencies as regards the rule of law in the Member States
Amendments (9)
Amendment 34 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 1
Recital 1
(1) The rule of law is one of the essential values upon which, democracy and fundamental rights are in a triangular relationship, reinforcing each other and together safeguarding the constitutional core of the Union and its foundedMember States. As recalled by Article 2 of the Treaty on European Union, these values are common to the Member States.
Amendment 38 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 1 a (new)
Recital 1 a (new)
(1 a) The Union is founded on the values of respect for human dignity, freedom, democracy, equality, the rule of law and respect for human rights, including the rights of persons belonging to minority, and these values are common to the Member States in a society in which pluralism, non-discrimination, tolerance, justice, solidarity and equality between women and men prevail.
Amendment 46 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 3
Recital 3
(3) The rule of law is a prerequisite for the protection of the other fundamental values on which the Union is founded, such as freedom, democracy, equality and respect for human rights. Respect for the rule of law is intrinsically linked to respect for democracy and, for fundamental rights as well as for upholding all rights and obligations deriving from the Treaties and from international law: there can be no democracy and respect for fundamental rights without respect for the rule of law and vice versa.
Amendment 60 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 8
Recital 8
(8) Respect for the rule of law, human rights and democracy is not only important for citizens of the Union, but also for business initiatives, innovation, investment and the proper functioning of the internal market, which will flourish most where a solid legal and institutional framework is in place.
Amendment 61 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 8 a (new)
Recital 8 a (new)
(8 a) In situations where a Member State no longer guarantees respect for the rule of law, democracy or fundamental rights, or in cases of a breach of the rule of law, the Union and its Member States have a duty to protect the integrity and application of the Treaties and to protect the rights of everyone within its jurisdiction.
Amendment 67 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 10
Recital 10
(10) There is hence a cleara relationship between respect for the rule of law, democracy and fundamental rights and an efficient implementation of the Union budget in accordance with the principles of sound financial management.
Amendment 71 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11
Recital 11
(11) Generalised deficiencies in the Member States as regards the rule of law and democracy which affect in particular the proper functioning of public authorities and effective judicial review, can seriously harm the financial interests of the Union.
Amendment 99 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) 'generalised deficiency as regards the rule of law, democracy and fundamental rights' means a widespread or recurrent practice or omission, or measure by public authorities which affects the ruUnion values enshrined in Article 2 of lawthe Treaty on European Union;
Amendment 106 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. Appropriate measures shall be taken where a generalised deficiency as regards the rule of law, democracy and fundamental rights in a Member State affects or risks affecting the principles of sound financial management or the protection of the financial interests of the Union, in particular: