Activities of Branislav ŠKRIPEK related to 2015/2095(INI)
Plenary speeches (2)
The situation in the Mediterranean and the need for a holistic EU approach to migration (debate) SK
The situation in the Mediterranean and the need for a holistic EU approach to migration (A8-0066/2016 - Roberta Metsola, Kashetu Kyenge)
Amendments (23)
Amendment 87 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital F
Recital F
F. whereas solidarity can take the forms of internal and external solidarity; and whereas relocation, mutual recognition of asylum decisions, operational support measures, a pro-active interpretation of the current Dublin Regulation and the Temporary Protection Directive are all tools for internal solidarity, while resettlement, humanitarian admission and search and rescue at sea promote external solidarity;
Amendment 179 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital Q
Recital Q
Q. whereas the working-age population in the EU is projected to decline by 7.5 million by 2020; whereas projecird-country nationals face many difficulties in obtaining recognitions onf the development of labour market needs in the EU points to emerging and future shortages in specific fields; and whereas third-country nationals face many difficulties in obtainingir skills and foreign qualifications, whereas a better recognition of their foreign qualifications, and therefore tend to be over-qualified for their job goes hand in hand with the screening of skills;
Amendment 200 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital U
Recital U
U. whereas the CEAS includes a set of common rules for a common asylum policy, a uniform asylum status and common asylum procedures valid throughout the Union; whereas, however, many alerts, including the infringement decisions adopted by the Commission, show that the CEAS has not been fully implemented in many Member States; whereas implementation is essential in order to harmonise national laws and promote solidarity among Member States, and to create a system which is fair, effective, and discourages secondary movement across the EU; whereas Member States can seek supporting assistance from EASO to meet the standards required by the CEAS; whereas harmonisation of reception conditions and asylum procedures can avoid stress on countries offering better conditions and are key to responsibility sharing;
Amendment 214 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Points out that solidarity must be the principle upon which Union action on migration is based; notes thatNotes the principle of solidarity, as set out in Article 80 TFEU, which covers asylum, immigration and border control policies; takes the view that Article 80 provides a legal basis ‘jointly’ with Articles 77-79 TFEU to implement the principle of solidarity in those areastresses that solidarity goes hand in hand with the responsibility of Member States to ensure that all EU rules which have been adopted are efficiently implemented; asks the European Commission to ensure that Member States are applying the EU acquis and asks, when necessary, that the Commission makes swift and effective use of infringement procedures; stresses that good implementation of the entire EU acquis is essential to stabilize the current crisis situation within the EU, and will be more effective than ad hoc decision- making regarding the implementation of EU law, or the creation of any new "magic bullet" laws;
Amendment 263 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Points out that private shipmasters or non-governmental organisations (NGOs) who genuinely assist persons in distress at sea should not risk punishment for providing such assistance; believes that merchant shipping should cannot provide an structural option in lieu of Member States and the Union fulfilling their obligations in terms of search and rescue;
Amendment 322 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 a (new)
Paragraph 10 a (new)
10 a. Stresses that the EU must take action in order to disrupt human traffickers; but also the flow of money made as a consequence of this exploitative crime; notes that it is estimated that profits in excess of 20 billion euros are made from trafficking annually which often feeds into other kinds of criminality; notes that it is unfortunate that in a small number of cases, trafficking and smuggling of persons facilitates the entry of criminals; and therefore, it is essential that upon arrival all asylum seekers are fingerprinted under the EURODAC system and processed as soon as possible;
Amendment 346 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 a (new)
Paragraph 12 a (new)
12a. Stresses that Member States and the EU should continue to find ways to work with third countries, EUROPOL, and the EEAS in order to identify the modus operandi an routes of criminal groups; encourage third countries to lay down the strongest possible criminal sanctions against human traffickers and smugglers; and find effective ways of patrolling international waters and preventing the departure of trafficked vessels by assisting in their legal destruction;
Amendment 388 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Recalls that, for the purposes of the Relocation Decisions, relocation will cover only those nationalities for which the proportion of positive decisions granting international protection in the Union has been 75 % or more for the preceding three months, on the basis of Eurostat data; notes that the Relocation Decisions will affect a relatively small number of people, and will leave out the large numbers of applicants originating from other third countries who cannot be relocated under those decisions; stresses therefore that it is essential that all other elements of the EU's asylum system operate effectively, and that all those individuals who do not qualify to stay in the EU are returned immediately in line with due legal process and the EU acquis;
Amendment 419 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Is of the opinion that, in addition to the criteria contained in the Relocation Decisions, namely the GDP of the Member State, the population of the Member State, the unemployment rate in the Member State, and the past numbers of asylum seekers in the Member State, consideration should be given to two other criteria, namely, the size of the territory of the Member State and, the population density of the Member State and its historical migration flows;
Amendment 488 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24
Paragraph 24
24. Points out that humanitarian admission can be used as a complement to resettlement in order to give urgent protection, often on a temporary basis, to the most vulnerable where needed, e.g. unaccompanied minors or refugees with disabilities; calls upon Member States to look to national provisions to provide temporary humanitarian protection;
Amendment 490 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25
Paragraph 25
Amendment 502 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26
Paragraph 26
26. Points out that humanitarian visas provide persons in need of international protection with means of accessing a third country in order to apply for asylum; calls on the Member States to make use of any existing possibilities to provide for humanitarian visas at Union embassies and consular offices in countries of origin or transit countries; however, stresses that humanitarian visas should be dealt with in a separate instrument, and not included in EU Visa laws;
Amendment 516 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27
Paragraph 27
27. Points out that further steps and better implementation are necessary to ensure that the CEAS becomes a truly uniform system;
Amendment 525 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 28
Paragraph 28
28. Recalls that a comprehensive assessment (in the form of the Commission’'s evaluation reports) of the implementation of this package, followed by a speedy follow-up in case implementation is unsatisfactory in certain Member States, is absolutely necessary in order to improve harmonisationthe asylum systems across all EU Member States;
Amendment 591 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 35
Paragraph 35
Amendment 657 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 40 a (new)
Paragraph 40 a (new)
40 a. Emphasises that reception of asylum seekers in their region of origin could better contribute to their integration in a new community;
Amendment 944 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 72 a (new)
Paragraph 72 a (new)
72 a. Regrets that the hotspots, called an essential part of the relocation mechanism by the European Commission, are still not fully operational, demonstrating the reluctance by both the European Commission and some front-line EU Member States to tackle secondary movements across the Schengen Area;
Amendment 981 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 77
Paragraph 77
77. Notes that the Commission is considering a revision of Council Directive 2002/90/EC defining the facilitation of unauthorised entry, transit and residence; takes the view that anyone who provides dlifferent formse saving ofr humanitarian assistance to those in need should not be criminalised and that Union law should reflect that principle; but that individuals and organizations must not facilitate the illegal smuggling of individuals into the EU;
Amendment 987 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 78
Paragraph 78
78. Underlines that another crucial step in dismantling criminal smuggling and trafficking networks is to prioritise financial investigations, as tracking and confiscating the profits of those criminal networks is essential if they are to be weakened and eventually dismantled; calls, in this regard, for the Member States to transpose swiftly and effectively the fourth Anti-Money Laundering Directive; and calls upon the European Commission to come forward with robust proposals in order to prevent, detect, and interrupt the flow of illicit money;
Amendment 1047 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 86 b (new)
Paragraph 86 b (new)
86b. Stresses that the EU needs to act on supporting third countries offering refuge in conflict regions; both in terms of expertise and resources in order to ensure that there is not a "lost generation" of young people with no education or training;
Amendment 1131 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 97 a (new)
Paragraph 97 a (new)
97a. Stresses that there should be a full and on-going assessment as to the effectiveness of EU funding and aid given to the third countries; and that the Commission should fully assess the impact of the money given in terms of stabilising the migrant crisis; stresses that there must be a clear and objective benefit for the EU and for asylum seekers;
Amendment 1155 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 104
Paragraph 104
Amendment 1236 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 120 a (new)
Paragraph 120 a (new)
120a. Stresses the importance of being respectful of Member States' competences;