7 Amendments of Udo VOIGT related to 2016/0222(COD)
Amendment 66 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 8
Recital 8
(8) Where an applicant is present in another Member State from the one in which he or she is required to be present in accordance with Regulation (EU) No XXX/XXX [Dublin Regulation], the applicant ishould not be entitled to the reception conditions set out in Articles 14 to 17.
Amendment 83 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 14
Recital 14
(14) Applicants are required to be present in the Member State where they made an application or in the Member State to which they are transferred in accordance with Regulation (EU) No XXX/XXX [Dublin Regulation]. In case aAn applicant who has absconded from thisat Member State and, without authorisation, travelled to another Member State, it is vital, for the purpose of ensuring a well- functioning Common European Asylum System that the applicant is swiftly returned to the Member State where he or she is required to be present. Until such a transfer has taken place, there is a risk that the applicant may abscond and his or her whereabouts should therefore be closely monitored has no further entitlement to reside in the European Union.
Amendment 103 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 31
Recital 31
(31) Member States should ensure that applicants receive the necessary health care which should include, at least, emergency care and essential treatment of illnesses, including of serious mental disorders. To respond to public health concerns with regard to disease prevention and safeguard the health of individual applicants, applicants' access to health care should also include preventive medical treatment, such as vaccinations. Member States may require medical screening for applicants on public health grounds. The results of medical screening should not influence the assessment of applications for international protection, which should always be carried out objectively, impartially and on an individual basis in line with Regulation (EU) No XXX/XXX [Procedures Regulation].
Amendment 110 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 33
Recital 33
(33) The scope of the definition of family member should reflect the reality of current migratory trends, according to which applicants often arrive to the territory of the Member States after a prolonged period of time in transit. The definition should therefore include families formed outside the country of origin, but before their arrival on the territory of the Member Statebe in line with Member States’ legal requirements.
Amendment 117 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 35
Recital 35
(35) The maximum time frame for access to the labour market should be aligned with the duration of the examination procedure on the merits. In order to increase integration prospects and self-sufficiency of applicants, earlier access to the labour market is encouraged where the application is likely to be well- founded, including when its examination has been prioritised in accordance with Regulation (EU) No XXX/XXX [Procedures Regulation]. Member States should therefore consider reducing that time period as much as possible with a view to ensuring that applicants have access to the labour market no later than 3 months from the date when the application was lodged in cases where the application is likely to be well-foundprimarily be based on labour market requirements in the Member State concerned. Member States should however not grant access to the labour market to applicants whose application for international protection is likely to be unfounded and for which an accelerated examination procedure is applied.
Amendment 121 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 36
Recital 36
(36) Once applicants are granted access to the labour market, they should be entitled to a common set of rights based on equal treatment with nationals, with a particular focus also on preventing discrimination against nationals. Working conditions should cover at least pay and dismissal, health and safety requirements at the workplace, working time and leave, taking into account collective agreements in force. Applicants should also enjoy equal treatment as regards freedom of association and affiliation, education and vocational training, the recognition of professional qualifications and social security.
Amendment 127 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 39
Recital 39
(39) Due to the possibly temporary nature of the stay of applicants and without prejudice to Regulation (EU) No 1231/2010 of the European Parliament and of the Council, Member States should be able to exclude family benefits and unemployment benefits from equal treatment between applicants and their own nationals and should be able to limit the application of equal treatment in relation to education and vocational training. The right to freedom of association and affiliation mayust also be limited by excluding applicants from taking part in the management of certain bodies and from holding a public office.