Activities of Brando BENIFEI related to 2022/2051(INL)
Plenary speeches (1)
Proposals of the European Parliament for the amendment of the Treaties (debate)
Amendments (29)
Amendment 269 #
Motion for a resolution
Citation 4 a (new)
Citation 4 a (new)
– having regard to its resolution of 9 June 2022 on Parliament’s right of initiative (2020/2132(INI))
Amendment 270 #
Motion for a resolution
Citation 4 a (new)
Citation 4 a (new)
– having regard to the Proposal of a Manifesto for a Federal Europe: Sovereign, Social and Ecological, adopted by the Spinelli Group on 29 Augus 20221 1.https://thespinelligroup.eu/wp- content/uploads/2022/10/20220912_P roposal-Manifesto-for-a-Federal- Europe-political-social-and- ecological.pdf
Amendment 337 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Proposes to strengthen and reform the procedure in Article 7 TEU with regard to the protection of the rule of law by ending unanimity, introducing a clear timeframe within which potential breaches of the values referred to in Article 2 TEU should be addressed, and by making the Court of Justice the arbiter of violations;
Amendment 355 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21 a (new)
Paragraph 21 a (new)
21a. Highlights that such a defence union would rationalise the Member States’ contributions in the field of defence, notably by pooling up resources and increasing the overall defence capabilities, potentially reducing the financial contribution of each Member States in net terms for military expenditures; stresses that the establishment of a defence union could liberate precious resources for the achievement of the Union’s objective to promote peace, its values and the well- being of its peoples and the economic, social and territorial cohesion and solidarity, while also increasing the democratic accountability of military spending through the direct scrutiny of Parliament as the budgetary authority of the Union;
Amendment 364 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25 a (new)
Paragraph 25 a (new)
25a. Proposes to include in Article 153 TFEU the working conditions of traineeships, internships and apprenticeships with a view to ensure that decent terms and conditions of employment for young people are ensured and that they adhere to quality standards, including on remuneration, and to put an end to the discriminatory practice of unpaid internships in the EU;
Amendment 390 #
Paragraph 35
Amendment 397 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 39 a (new)
Paragraph 39 a (new)
39a. Suggests to include in Article 3 TEU the promotion of an ethic an human-centric technological and scientific advance as a guiding principle for the Union to regulate disruptive and powerful technologies such as Artificial Intelligence and their effects on the economy and society;
Amendment 403 #
Annex to the motion for a resolution Treaty on European Union – Article 3 – subparagraph 1
3. The Union shall establish an internal market. It shall work for the sustainable development of Europe based on balanced economic growth and price stability, a highly competitive social market economy, aiming at full and high quality employment and social progress, and a high level of protection and improvement of the quality of the environment. It shall promote ethic and human-centric scientific and technological advance.
Amendment 407 #
Annex to the motion for a resolution Treaty on European Union – Article 7 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
1. OnWithin six months of receiving a reasoned proposal by one third of the Member States, by the European Parliament or by the European Commission, the Council, acting by a majority of four fifths of its membersqualified majority after obtaining the consent of the European Parliament, mayshall determine thatwhether there is a clear risk of a serious breach by a Member State of the values referred to in Article 2. Before making such a determination, the Council shall hear the Member State in question and may address recommendations to it, acting in accordance with the same procedure.
Amendment 408 #
Annex to the motion for a resolution Treaty on European Union – Article 7 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. If, six months after a having received a reasoned proposal, the Council has not yet taken a decision in accordance with this paragraph, the matter shall be referred immediately to the Court of Justice, who within six months shall determine whether there is a clear risk of a serious breach by a Member State of the values referred to in Article 2.
Amendment 409 #
Annex to the motion for a resolution Treaty on European Union – Article 7 – paragraph 2
2. The European Council, acting by unanimity on a proposal by one third of the Member States or by the Commission and after obtaining the consent of the European Parliament, may determinea qualified majority within six months of receiving a proposal by one third of the Member States, the European Parliament acting by a majority of its component Members, or the Commission may submit an application to the Court of Justice on the existence of a serious and persistent breach by a Member State of the values referred to in Article 2, after inviting the Member State in question to submit its observations.
Amendment 411 #
Annex to the motion for a resolution Treaty on European Union – Article 7 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. The Court of Justice shall decide on the application within twelve months and after inviting the Member State in question to submit its observations.
Amendment 412 #
Annex to the motion for a resolution Treaty on European Union – Article 7 - paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1
3. Where a determination under paragraph 2 has been made, the Council, acting by a qualified majority, may decideshall decide within six months to take appropriate budgetary measures, which may include a suspension of commitments and payments from the Union’s budget, or to suspend certain of the rights deriving from the application of the Treaties to the Member State in question, including the voting rights of the representative of the government of that Member State in the Council and the right of a Member State to exercise the Presidency of the Council. In doing so, the Council shall take into account the possible consequences of such a suspension on the rights and obligations of natural and legal persons.
Amendment 415 #
Annex to the motion for a resolution Treaty on European Union – Article 7 - paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. If, six months after a determination under paragraph 2 has been made, the Council has not yet taken a decision, it shall be referred immediately to the Court of Justice, who within six months shall determine whether it constitutes a failure to act under Article 265 TFEU.
Amendment 416 #
Annex to the motion for a resolution Treaty on European Union – Article 7 – paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. The European Parliament and the Council, acting in accordance with the ordinary legislative procedure, may adopt regulations aimed at protecting the values referred to in Article 2.
Amendment 423 #
Annex to the motion for a resolution Treaty on European Union – Article 11 – paragraph 4 b (new)
4b. The European Parliament may, by a majority of its component Members, submit to the European Council a proposal for a European referendum. A proposal for a European referendum shall be in accordance with the European values as laid down in Article 2. If the European Council adopts by a simple majority a decision in favour of the proposed referendum, the Commission shall organise one. Any European referendum shall be organised on the same day throughout the Union. European citizens can vote in their member state of residence. The referendum question will be approved if a majority of voters at EU level, and at national level in a majority of member states, vote in favour.
Amendment 473 #
Annex to the motion for a resolution Treaty on European Union – Article 48 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2
The amendments shall enter into force after being ratified by all the Member States in accordance with their respective constitutional requirements.through a European referendum. Ratification requires a double majority: an overall European majority of votes cast, and a majority of votes cast in a majority of Member States
Amendment 474 #
Annex to the motion for a resolution Treaty on European Union – Article 48 – paragraph 5
5. If, two years after the signature of a treaty amending the Treaties, four fifths of thhe amendments are ratified by the European referendum, but in one or more Member Sstates have ratified there is a majority and one or more Member States have encountered difficulties in proceeding with ratification, the matter shall be referred to the European Councilgainst ratification, a new Referendum will take place in those countries within 6 months to decide if to ratify or leave the EU, negotiating a new relationship according to Article 50.
Amendment 480 #
Annex to the motion for a resolution Treaty on European Union – Final and provisional clause (new)
This comprehensive Treaty Reform proposal shall be ratified through the European Referendum as indicated in the new Article 48.
Amendment 487 #
Annex to the motion for a resolution Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union – Article 9
In defining and implementing its policies and activities, the Union shall take into account requirements linked to the promotion of a high level and high quality of employment, the guarantee of adequate social protection, the fight against poverty and social exclusion, and a high level and high quality of education, training and protection of human health.
Amendment 520 #
Annex to the motion for a resolution Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union – Article 145
Member States and the Union shall, in accordance with this Title, work towards developing a coordinated strategy for high level and high quality employment and particularly for promoting a skilled, trained and adaptable workforce and labour markets responsive to economic change with a view to achieving the objectives defined in Article 3 of the Treaty on European Union.
Amendment 521 #
Annex to the motion for a resolution Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union – Article 146 – paragraph 2
2. Member States, having regard to national practices related to the responsibilities of management and labour, shall regard promoting high level and high quality employment as a matter of common concern and shall coordinate their action in this respect within the Council, in accordance with the provisions of Article 148.
Amendment 522 #
Annex to the motion for a resolution Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union – Article 147 – paragraph 1
1. The Union shall contribute to a high level and a high quality of employment by encouraging cooperation between Member States and by supporting and, if necessary, complementing their action. In doing so, the competences of the Member States shall be respected.
Amendment 523 #
Annex to the motion for a resolution Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union – Article 147 – paragraph 2
2. The objective of a high level ofand high quality employment shall be taken into consideration in the formulation and implementation of Union policies and activities.
Amendment 525 #
Annex to the motion for a resolution Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union – Article 151 – paragraph 1
The Union and the Member States, having in mind fundamental social rights such as those set out in the revised European Social Charter signed at Turin on 18 October 1961 andStrasbourg on 3 May 1996, in the 1989 Community Charter of the Fundamental Social Rights of Workers, in the European Pillar of Social Rights and the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union, shall have as their objectives the promotion of high level and high quality employment, improved living and working conditions, so as to make possible their harmonisation while the improvement is being maintained, proper social protection, dialogue between management and labour, the development of human resources with a view to lasting high levels and high quality of employment and the comberadicationg of poverty, including child poverty, and social exclusion.
Amendment 526 #
Annex to the motion for a resolution Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union – Article 153 - paragraph 1 - point b
(b) working conditions;, including working conditions of traineeships, internships and apprenticeships
Amendment 527 #
Annex to the motion for a resolution Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union – Article 153 - paragraph 1 - point (e)
(e) the effective information and, consultation and participation of workers;
Amendment 528 #
Annex to the motion for a resolution Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union – Article 153 - paragraph 1 - point (j)
(j) the eradication of poverty, including child poverty, and the combating of social exclusion
Amendment 531 #
Annex to the motion for a resolution Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union – Article 162
In order to create a fair and socially inclusive society, eradicate poverty and improve employment opportunities for workers in the internal market and to contribute thereby to raising the standard of living, a European Social Fund is hereby established in accordance with the provisions set out below; it shall aim to render the employment of workers easier and to increase their geographical and occupational mobility within the Union, and to facilitate their adaptation to industrial and technological changes and to changes in production systems, in particular through vocational training and retraining and to promote the social inclusion and integration of people in or at risk of poverty or social exclusion, including the most deprived persons and children, and to provide food and basic material assistance to the most deprived.