Activities of Marina ALBIOL GUZMÁN related to 2015/2254(INL)
Plenary speeches (2)
EU mechanism on democracy, the rule of law and fundamental rights (debate) ES
EU mechanism on democracy, the rule of law and fundamental rights (A8-0283/2016 - Sophia in 't Veld) ES
Amendments (10)
Amendment 83 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital A a (new)
Recital A a (new)
Aa. whereas, according to Opinion 2/13 and the relevant case-law of the Court of Justice, fundamental rights recognised by the EU Charter of fundamental rights are at the heart of the legal structure of the Union and respect for those rights is a condition of the lawfulness of EU acts, so that measures incompatible with those rights are not acceptable in the EU;
Amendment 93 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital C
Recital C
C. whereas all Member States, the institutions of the Union and candidate countries are obliged to upholdrespect, protect and promote those principles and values, and they have the duty of loyal cooperation and an obligation of transparency of the decision-making process;
Amendment 138 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital H
Recital H
H. whereas the improvement of the effectiveness of justice systems in Member States has been identified by the Commission as a key component for structuris a key aspect of the rule of law and it is essential reforms in the European Semester, the annual cycle for the coordination of economic policies at Union level ensuring equal treatment, sanctioning government abuses and preventing arbitrariness;
Amendment 141 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital H a (new)
Recital H a (new)
Ha. whereas the UN Guidance Note of the Secretary-General "UN Approach to the Rule of Law Assistance" recommends that the rule of law should include a public and civil society that contributes to strengthening the rule of law and holding public officials and institutions accountable;
Amendment 229 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital U
Recital U
U. whereas recent developments have shown it is urgent to revise and integrate existing mechanisms and develop an effective and binding mechanism to ensure Treaty principles and values are uphelrespected, protected and promoted throughout the Union;
Amendment 296 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Recalls that the financial, economic and social crisis and the measures adopted to tackle it have had a deep impact on large sections of the population; underlines that social rights are fundamental rights, as recognised by international treaties, the ECHR, the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights and the European Social Charter; calls therefore on the Commission to duly take into account social rights while proposing the conclusion of the EU Pact for Democracy, the Rule of Law and Fundamental Rights (DRF) and to properly fulfil its obligation to mainstream social objectives throughout all European initiatives as provided for in articles 3 TEU and 9 TFEU;
Amendment 543 #
Motion for a resolution
Annex – Article 9 – point 9.3
Annex – Article 9 – point 9.3
9.3 In order to facilitate the development of the draft DRF Scoreboard and, draft country recommendations and draft Union institution recommendations, the Commission shall provide an independent secretariat to the DRF expert panel, enabling it to function efficiently, in particular by gathering data and information sources to be reviewed and assessed, and by providing administrative support during the drafting process.
Amendment 548 #
Motion for a resolution
Annex – Article 10 – introductory part
Annex – Article 10 – introductory part
For each of the indicators, a score shall be given by each of the panellists to each of the Member States and of the Union institutions under scrutiny: satisfactory (green), risk (yellow), breach or violation (red). The final score shall be the average of the DRF expert panel. This scoring exercise shall be carried out on an anonymous and independent basis by each of the panellists in order to safeguard the independence of the DRF expert panel and the objectivity of the DRF Scoreboard. The members of the DRF expert panel may, however, consult with one another with a view to discussing methods and agreed standards.
Amendment 571 #
Motion for a resolution
Annex – Article 11 – indent 4
Annex – Article 11 – indent 4
– The Commission shall formally adopt the DRF Scoreboard and country, country- specific reports and Union institution- specific reports, including recommendations, and refer them to the Member States, including national parliaments, the European Parliament and the Council as a basis for the DRF Semester and for the DRF policy cycle in the institutions of the Union.
Amendment 587 #
Motion for a resolution
Annex – Article 12 – indent 2
Annex – Article 12 – indent 2
– the Council shall hold an annual debate, building upon its Rule of Law Dialogue, on the basis of the DRF Scoreboard and adopt Council conclusions, taking into account the outcomes of the resolution adopted by the European Parliament, inviting national parliaments to provide a response to the DRF Scoreboard, proposals or reforms;