Activities of Laura FERRARA related to 2021/2180(INI)
Plenary speeches (1)
Commission’s 2021 Rule of Law Report (debate)
Amendments (5)
Amendment 227 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 a (new)
Paragraph 12 a (new)
12a. Is deeply concerned by the increasing level of corruption in certain Member States and the infiltration of organised crimes in the economy and public sector; reiterates that corruption is a serious threat to democracy, European funds and the rule of law; calls on the Commission to support and encourage appropriate instruments to the Member States in order to repress corruption and corruption-related crimes in a more consistent and effective manner;
Amendment 233 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 b (new)
Paragraph 12 b (new)
12b. Underlines that corruption is a powerful ally of organised crime and the COVID-19 pandemic significantly increased the risk of corruption and corruption-related crimes being committed to further infiltrate the legal economy; therefore urges the Commission to create stronger legislation to counter organised crime, especially the more aggressive type such as mafia-style crime;
Amendment 269 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 a (new)
Paragraph 14 a (new)
14a. Urges the Commission to provide an assessment of the efficiency and effectiveness of the national frameworks for the protection of media freedom and media pluralism; it’s concerned for the political independence of the media as editorial lines reflect the strong polarization of the political scene in some Member States; stresses the importance to prevent the risk of further fostering the concentration of information in the hands of a few and preventing the spread of free and independent information;
Amendment 270 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 b (new)
Paragraph 14 b (new)
14b. It’s concern about the persisting, and in some case increasing, number of acts of intimidation against journalists - including Slapp - in several Member States and that often lead to self- censorship and undermine freedom of expression; recalls on this regards that the growing deterioration of media freedom have so far resulted in the murder of investigative journalist in some Member States; urges the Commission to act swiftly with anti-Slapp legislation, as also requested by this Parliament;
Amendment 271 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 c (new)
Paragraph 14 c (new)
14c. Calls the Commission to monitor the protection scheme for whistleblowers who report organised crime, corruption and money laundering offences; to adapt appropriate instruments, procedures and encourage effective protection of whistleblowers for both public and private sector; welcomes the initiation of infringement procedures against countries that do not protect adequately;