8 Amendments of Daniel BUDA related to 2021/2025(INI)
Amendment 4 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Recalls that the Union is founded on the shared values enshrined in Article 2 of the TEU, including the following, which form the cornerstone of our common European identity: democracy, rule of law and fundamental rights;
Amendment 6 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Reiterates that the protection and strengthening of fundamental common values is a shared responsibility of the Member States and the EU institutions, which must cooperate in achieving this goal;
Amendment 9 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 b (new)
Paragraph 1 b (new)
1b. Points out that the rule of law is based on the following principles: legality, separation of powers, equality before the law, legal certainty, prohibiting the arbitrary exercise of executive power, effective judicial protection by independent and impartial courts and the existence of effective judicial review, ensuring respect for fundamental rights; stresses that compliance with these principles and the implementation thereof is essential in each Member State, strengthening and underpinning public and business confidence in the institutions at local and European level;
Amendment 10 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 c (new)
Paragraph 1 c (new)
1c. Points out that respect for the rule of law is at the core of not only internal market functioning but also cooperation in the field of justice based on mutual trust and recognition, as well as the protection of Union financial interests; stresses that, if it is to achieve a strong and sustainable recovery, especially from the fallout of the COVID-19 pandemic, the EU must guarantee the functioning of its instruments in an environment based on respect for the rule of law;
Amendment 11 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Welcomes the Commission’s 2020 Rule of Law Report (the Report) and the importance that it places on the justice system and stresses the value of the specific assessments for each Member State; highlights the need for the European Commission, in the future framework established by the rule of law mechanism and the new reports, to extend the scope of assessment from the four main pillars - the judiciary, anti- corruption measures, media pluralism and other systems of institutional control and balance - to other fundamental issues, such as access to justice and the increasing need to digitise the judiciary in the Member States;
Amendment 33 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Is deeply preoccupied by the fact that judicial independence continues to be a subject of serious concern in some Member States; expresses its regretnotes that Hungary and Poland lodged an action for annulment of Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2020/2092 on a general regime of conditionality for the protection of the Union budget in March 2021, which aims to address breaches of the rule of law with an impact on the Union’s financial interests;
Amendment 40 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Considers that the periodic review of the rule of law is of great significance for EU democracy itself and commends the efforts of the Commission to encourage structural reforms in the areas covered by the Report; calls on the Commission to support and guide Member States in accessing the instruments and funds available to achieve structural reforms in areas such as technical assistance, and projects in the field of public administration and justice; urges the Commission, at the same time, to identify mechanisms to support and strengthen cooperation between Member States in efforts to uphold the rule of law; believes, however, that while ithe Report is an essential monitoring tool, clear recommendations on the challenges identified and the required follow-up action is indispensable; urges the Commission to use all measures to prevent Member States from falling short of their obligations and, as a last resort, to make robust use of infringement procedures where appropriate, to prevent backsliding on the rule of law in national justice systems and urges the Council to resume all pending procedures under Article 7(1) of the TFEU and to inform the Parliament thereof;
Amendment 61 #
7. Notes that the Report rightfully addresses the necessary digitalisation of justice proceedings and training for judges, including on the rule of law and the Charter of Fundamental Rights (the Charter); regrets that the Report is silent on training for advocates; regrets that the Report does not cover the rights laid down in Article 47 of the Charter, such as the right to be defended and represented and the right to legal aid; calls on the Commission to extend the scope of its next Report to those areas.