8 Amendments of Miltiadis KYRKOS related to 2015/2342(INI)
Amendment 26 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2 a. Underlines that migrations have always been an international phenomenon calling for a global response; stresses that, in order to be more credible and to avoid double standards, the European Union should ensure greater consistency between its internal and external policies, and cooperate with third countries in full respect of international law and human rights, the principle of non-refoulement and the right to asylum; calls on the European Union and its Member States to show solidarity not only between themselves but also towards those third countries of origin and transit welcoming many refugees and migrants;
Amendment 32 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3 a. Recalls that migrant smuggling and human trafficking are different phenomena, but that there can also be a crossover between the two, entailing the risk that criminals groups force refugees and migrants into exploitation as victims of trafficking, in particular unaccompanied minors and women travelling alone; reaffirms that measures taken against human trafficking shouldn't adversely affect the rights of victims of trafficking, migrants, refugees and persons in need of international protection; asks to put an end immediately to the detention of victims of human trafficking and children;
Amendment 40 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Calls on the European Union to open up legal and safe routes for migrants and refugees, which are the best way to combat human smuggling but also human trafficking, as well as to prevent people from losing their lives on their way to Europe; is convinced in particular that legal labour migration channels should be developed for workers of all skill levels, as they represent a fundamental chance for the future of the EU, considering the immense demographic and economic challenges it is facing; believes as well that the EU visa policy should be promoted as a tool to enhance mobility opportunities, cross-cultural and scientific exchanges, but also to offer more possibilities of training and studying for third country nationals;
Amendment 61 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Calls for international protection to be provided to people fleeing conflicts and persecution, including through binding resettlement programmes and humanitarian visa, at EU and global levels, as well as humanitarian visas, to be delivered through harmonised procedures by Member States' consulates and embassies;
Amendment 66 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5 a. Stresses that displaced persons who are in a situation of vulnerability, such as women, children or LGBTI people, face a heightened risk of discrimination, exploitation and abuse along migration routes, meaning that they need to be granted special support and protection; calls on the European Union to develop training programmes in its cooperation with third countries related to the specific needs of vulnerable refugees and migrants;
Amendment 100 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Underlines that concepts of safe third countries and safe countries of origin should not prevent individual assessments of asylum applications;
Amendment 127 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Calls for the assessment and budgetary control of funds used as part of the Union’s external policies on migration, believes it is essential as well to verify the reliability and soundness of the partner third countries concerned;
Amendment 136 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. CRecalls that environmental changes, whether caused by climate change, natural disasters, environmental harm or a degraded environment, constitute an increasing factor of population displacement; believes EU external action should contribute to reducing the vulnerability of populations to environmental risks, providing assistance to displaced persons under the impact of environmental changes, as well as cooperating with third countries on a global scale in order to address the challenge of environmental migrations; calls on the Union to get involved in the debate on the terms ‘'climate refugees’' and ‘'environmentally displaced persons’. ', so as to eventually grant a legal status and international protection to persons fleeing for environmental reasons.