Activities of Eleftherios SYNADINOS related to 2016/2114(REG)
Plenary speeches (1)
General revision of Parliament's Rules of Procedure (A8-0344/2016 - Richard Corbett) EL
Amendments (21)
Amendment 869 #
Parliament's Rules of Procedure
Rule 2 – paragraph 1
Rule 2 – paragraph 1
Members of the European Parliament shall exercise their mandate independently. They shall not be bound by any instructions, guidelines from political groups or lobbying and shall not receive a binding mandate.
Amendment 871 #
Parliament's Rules of Procedure
Rule 3 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Rule 3 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
At the same time, the President shall draw the attention of those authorities to the relevant provisions of the Act of 20 September 1976 and invite them to take the necessary measures to avoid any incompatibility with and/or impediment to the office of Member of the European Parliament.
Amendment 872 #
Parliament's Rules of Procedure
Rule 3 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
Rule 3 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
Members whose election has been notified to Parliament shall declare in writing, before taking their seat in Parliament, that they do not hold any office incompatible with that of Member of the European Parliament within the meaning of Article 7(1) or (2) of the Act of 20 September 1976. Following general elections, the declaration shall be made, where possible, no later than six working days prior to Parliament's constitutive sitting. Until such time as Members' credentials have been verified or a ruling has been given on any dispute, and provided that they have previously signed the above-mentioned written declaration, they shall take their seat in Parliament and on its bodies and shall enjoy all the rights attaching thereto.
Amendment 873 #
Parliament's Rules of Procedure
Rule 3 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1
Rule 3 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1
Amendment 875 #
Parliament's Rules of Procedure
Rule 4 – paragraph 1
Rule 4 – paragraph 1
1. A Member's term of office shall begin and end as laid down in the Act of 20 September 1976. It shall also end on death or resignation or incompatibility with the mandate of Member of the European Parliament.
Amendment 881 #
Parliament's Rules of Procedure
Rule 7 – paragraph 2
Rule 7 – paragraph 2
2. In particular, such a request for the defence of privileges and immunities may be made if it is considered that the circumstances constitute an administrative or other restriction on the free movement of Members travelling to or from the place of meeting of Parliament or on an opinion expressed, political statement made or a vote cast in the performance of their duties, or that they fall within the scope of Article 9 of the Protocol on the Privileges and Immunities of the European Union.
Amendment 883 #
Parliament's Rules of Procedure
Rule 9 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 2
Rule 9 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 2
The Member shall notmay be present during debates on the request for waiver or defence of his or her immunity, except for the hearing itself.
Amendment 884 #
Parliament's Rules of Procedure
Rule 9 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 4
Rule 9 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 4
If the Member fails to attend the hearing pursuant to that invitation, he or she shall be deemed to have renounced the right to be heard, unless he or she has asked to be excused from being heard on the date and at the time proposed, giving reasons. The chair of the committee shall rule on whether such a request to be excused is to be accepted in view of the reasons given, and no appeals shall be permitted on this point.
Amendment 891 #
Parliament's Rules of Procedure
Rule 11 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
Rule 11 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
Members’ conduct shall be characterised by mutual respect, be based on the values and principles laid down in the basic texts on which the European Union is founded, respect the dignity of Parliament and not compromise the smooth conduct of parliamentary business or disturb the peace and quiet of any of Parliament's premises. Members shall comply with Parliament's rules on the treatment of confidential information and documents.
Amendment 893 #
Parliament's Rules of Procedure
Rule 11 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1
Rule 11 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1
The application of this Rule shall in no way detract from the liveliness of parliamentary debates or political clashes nor undermine Members’ freedom of speech.
Amendment 900 #
Parliament's Rules of Procedure
Rule 15 – paragraph 1
Rule 15 – paragraph 1
The President, Vice-Presidents and Quaestors shall be elected by secret ballot, in accordance with Rule 182. Nominations shall be with consent. They may only be made by a political group or by at least 40 Members. However, if the number of nominations does not exceed the number of seats to be filled, the candidates may be elected by acclamation. Members shall be permitted to serve a maximum of two terms in the office of President pursuant to Rule 19(1), regardless of whether they are served consecutively or not.
Amendment 908 #
Parliament's Rules of Procedure
Rule 15 – paragraph 2
Rule 15 – paragraph 2
2. In the election of the President, Vice-Presidents and Quaestors, account should be taken of the need to ensure an overall fair representation of Member States and political groups and views.
Amendment 913 #
Parliament's Rules of Procedure
Rule 22 – paragraph 1
Rule 22 – paragraph 1
The President shall direct all the activities of Parliament and its bodies under the conditions laid down in these Rules. He shall enjoy all the powers and the resulting obligations necessary to preside over the proceedings of Parliament and to ensure that they are properly conducted.
Amendment 924 #
Parliament's Rules of Procedure
Rule 26 – paragraph 2
Rule 26 – paragraph 2
2. The President of Parliament shall, following a proposal by the secretary of the non-attached Members, invite one of the non-attached Members to attend meetings of the Conference of Presidents, without having the right to vote.
Amendment 952 #
Parliament's Rules of Procedure
Rule 35 – paragraph 2
Rule 35 – paragraph 2
2. The Bureau shall determine the status and parliamentary rights of such Members which, in a spirit of equality and solidarity, shall be balanced similar to those of other Members.
Amendment 991 #
Parliament's Rules of Procedure
Rule 71 – paragraph 2
Rule 71 – paragraph 2
2. The political composition of the delegation shall correspond to the composition of Parliament by political groups and the non-attached Members. The Conference of Presidents shall determine the exact number of Members from each political group.
Amendment 1089 #
Parliament's Rules of Procedure
Rule 165 – paragraph 3
Rule 165 – paragraph 3
3. Should the disturbance continue, or if a further offence is committed, the offender may be denied the right to speak and may be excluded from the Chamber by the President for the remainder of the sitting, without the exercise of the right to vote in plenary being affected. The President may also resort to the latter measure immediately and without a second call to order in cases of exceptional seriousness. The Secretary-General shall, without delay, see to it that such disciplinary measures are carried out, with the assistance of the ushers and, if necessary, of Parliament's Security Service.
Amendment 1153 #
Parliament's Rules of Procedure
Rule 205 – paragraph 1
Rule 205 – paragraph 1
1. The political groups and non- attached Members may designate one of their members as coordinator.
Amendment 1155 #
Parliament's Rules of Procedure
Rule 205 – paragraph 4
Rule 205 – paragraph 4
The political groups may designate a shadow rapporteur for each report to follow the progress of the relevant report and find compromises within the committee on behalf of the group. Their names shall be communicated to the committee Chair. The committee, on a proposal from the coordinators, may in particular decide to involve the shadow rapporteurs in seeking an agreement with the Council in ordinary legislative procedures. Non-attached Members may appoint a shadow rapporteur after internal consultation amongst themselves.
Amendment 1160 #
Parliament's Rules of Procedure
Rule 205 – paragraph 4 – interpretation – subparagraph 1
Rule 205 – paragraph 4 – interpretation – subparagraph 1
Amendment 1161 #
Parliament's Rules of Procedure
Rule 205 – paragraph 4 – interpretation – subparagraph 3
Rule 205 – paragraph 4 – interpretation – subparagraph 3
In all cases, non-attached Members must be guaranteed access to information, in accordance with the principle of non- discrimination, through the supply of information and the presence of a Member of Parliament or a member of the non- attached Members’ secretariat at coordinator meetings.