620 Amendments of Elmar BROK
Amendment 22 #
2018/2160(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas the Arab uprisings that affected the MENA region in 2011 constituted a moment of mass upheavals against authoritarian regimes; whereas a large segment of the protesters was composed of young women and men aspiring tofor democracy, freedom, the rule of law and a better and more inclusive future; whereas the overthrow of mostsome of the regimes and the promised and partial introduction of liberal reforms gave rise to great hope and expectations;
Amendment 39 #
2018/2160(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas, eight years after the Arab Spring and political developments which have led countries in the Maghreb and Mashreq regions to follow many diverse evolutionary paths in terms of politics and stability, it is essential to assess how to respond to the legitimate democratic aspirations in the region, as well as the urgent need for security, jobs, rule of law and improvement in living conditions; whereas it is important to take stock of the efforts and policy stance adopted by the EU in response to the Arab Spring and to assess its capacity for policy delivery; whereas it is essential to reassess the policy framework of the EU towards Southern Neighbourhood countries and its future objectives;
Amendment 58 #
2018/2160(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C a (new)
Recital C a (new)
C a. whereas the policy of the EU towards the North African and Middle Eastern countries has two main objectives: encourage political and economic reforms in each individual country in due respect for its specific features, and encourage regional cooperation among the countries of the region themselves and with the EU;
Amendment 80 #
2018/2160(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Notes with concern that, eight years after the upheavals, most of the expectations have still not been met; condemns the persistent and continuing violations of human rights, the rule of law and fundamental freedoms in several casome countries; is worried about the security situation, as well as the socio-economic situation in the region, which continues to be dire and, in particular, about the high levels of youth unemployment and social exclusion, which cause disillusionment and disenfranchisement on a large scale;
Amendment 101 #
2018/2160(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Welcomes the EU’s efforts to promote democracy, the rule of law, human rights, economic development, security and fundamental freedoms in post- Arab Spring countries, while prioritizing social and economic development, and acknowledges the complexity of such a task; takes the view, however, that, despite a fifteen-year policy focus on Southern and Eastern Mediterranean countries, renewed policy efforts and increased budgetary resources in the wake of the Arab Spring, the EU’s goals and policies have not yet been achieved;
Amendment 103 #
2018/2160(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2 a. Recalls the harm and suffering caused by extremism and terrorism in the region, and highlights that violence is a serious threat to the stability of the region and that security cooperation within the region, as well as cooperation with the EU and its Member States, remains of utmost importance in order to successfully overcome terrorist organisations like Daesh and hence help the people in the region to eventually live in peace, stability and progress;
Amendment 121 #
2018/2160(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3 a. Takes positive note that the 3rd Regional Forum of the Union for the Mediterranean (UfM) on 8 October2018, which commemorated the Tenth Anniversary of the Paris Summit for the Mediterranean, recognized the usefulness to continue developing the interactions between the UfM and other actors in the Euro-Mediterranean region;
Amendment 132 #
2018/2160(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Takes the view that for far too long the policy stance towards the Maghreb and Mashreq countries was marred by an approach which was based to too great an extent on the EU’s expectations and objectives, with little incentive for and ownership by beneficiary countries; regrets that the initial efforts after the Arab Spring to introduce stricter conditionality and delivery incentives in relation to beneficiary countries through the ‘more for more’ principle did not lead to greater leverage on the part of the EU in its ability to promote real change in the areas of democracy, human rights, economic and social development, security and fundamental freedoms in most countries;
Amendment 133 #
2018/2160(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4 a. Recalls that the goal of democratisation can only be achieved in a sustainable manner if it is thoroughly pursued throughout the respective countries in both the urban as well as in particular the rural areas, and highlights that stability is supportive for the development of a democracy, and that a well-timed preparation process which should include a wide consultation and inclusion of relevant societal groups and leaders is beneficial for this goal; further underlines that at the same time democratisation is supportive to economic development and the strength of the rule of law;
Amendment 163 #
2018/2160(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6 a. Calls on the European institutions, its Member States as well as national development agencies, to strive to provide a unified European position towards the region, focusing on our common interest, to ensure a single and coherent European strategy, in order to fulfil the EU’s full potential as a meaningful supporter for democratic, economic and social reforms;
Amendment 171 #
2018/2160(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Welcomes the concept of co- ownership put forward by the revised European Neighbourhood Policy (ENP); is concerned, however, that it runs the risk of allowing authoritarian regimes in certain partner countries to cherry-pick priorities according to their national agenda, instead of advancing along the path towards democratisation; stresses, therefore, the importance of a long-term policy framework and synergies in programming for post-Arab Spring countries based on the primacy of democracy, the inclusion of all democratic political forces and the primacy of the rule of law, human rights and fundamental values; reiterates that strengthening these aspects is in the interests of the partner countries, as well as of the EU, and calls for stronger conditionality in this sensethe launch of new incentives to establish an inclusive dialogue, based on clear priorities and objectives;
Amendment 188 #
2018/2160(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Takes the view that, as the EU struggles to come up with a renewed vision for the management of migration and assistance to refugemore assistance should be provided to the MENA countries to deal with the influx of immigrants from sub-Sahara Africa and in this light welcomes, there is an increasing risk that some countries in the region might use migration containment and their role therein to seek greater leverage in their political and policy dialogue with the EU efforts made by the EU to tackle the root causes of migration but recalls that more efforts will be needed to be successful in this endeavour; stresses, instead, the importance of a policy framework promoting democratic, political and socio- economic inclusion as mutually reinforcing factors; is convinced that, where the prerequisites for the negotiation of Deep and Comprehensive Free Trade Agreements, conditional on democratic progress, are not yet in place, the EU should provide increased access to trade and investment, and assistance for reconstruction and infrastructure modernisation in strict correlation with progressive on political and economic reforms;
Amendment 204 #
2018/2160(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Points out the risk that the EU’s action for the region and the approach pursued by Member States through bilateral relations may not be in harmony, and that the EU’s capacity to make a political impact might be lost as a result; welcomes, in this context, the proposal made by the President of the Commission to move beyond unanimity in Council decision-making in foreign affairs, as it could help the EU to speak with one voice in its foreign relationsmake more strategic decisions, unite behind one clear strategy, and have greater leverage;
Amendment 219 #
2018/2160(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 a (new)
Paragraph 10 a (new)
10 a. Highlights that for any political transformation to be fully sustainable it is important and needed to come to terms with ones past, and in this light points to the important work of the independent “Truth and Dignity” Commission of Tunisia;
Amendment 227 #
2018/2160(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Believes that with a view to increasing the EU’s capacity to make a political and policy impact and to promote ownership and widespread support by beneficiary countries, each EU Delegation should set up high-level advisory councils comprising economic, media, cultural, academic and civil society leaders from the country concerned and providing input as regards policy priorities and the policy architecture devised by the EUinstitutionalize the organization of regular consultations with topic-related expert groups and CSO representatives;
Amendment 232 #
2018/2160(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Is convinced that young people should be a primary focus of the EU’s action towards the region, with an intersectional approach; calls for youth policies to be mainstreamed in all the Union’s policies in the MENA region; proposes that each EU Delegation set upoffers its support to the respective national government with the launch of youth advisory councils comprising young political, economic, media, cultural and CSO leaders with a view to providing input on policy priorities, the capacity of EU policies to make an impact in the country and introduce an additional element of accountability in relation to policy choices; calls on European political families to engage in enhanced exchanges with active local young people from the MENA countries, with a view to promoting their empowerment, training and capacity- building to enable them to stand in local elections and become new actors of change in their respective countries;
Amendment 247 #
2018/2160(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Recalls that women’s rights, gender equality and the right to non-discrimination of vulnerable groups, in particular religious and ethnic minorities, are fundamental rights and key principles of the EU’s external action;
Amendment 261 #
2018/2160(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Calls once again on the Commission to act on Parliament’s proposal for the creation of an ambitious Euro-Mediterranean Erasmus programme separate from Erasmus+, with dedicated funds and an ambitious dimension in terms of scope and available resources; calls for the Commission and Parliament to increase the scope and participation of their European Union Visitors programme and to facilitate the participation of young people and of women political leaders; furthermore calls on the EU to support reforms to education systems to update the outdated syllabuses used in the region;
Amendment 144 #
2018/2159(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Underlines the role of the Democracy Support and Election Coordination Group (DEG) and its lead MEPs as the operational body for coordinating mediation and dialogue initiatives and welcomes new initiatives such as the Jean Monnet Dialogue for peace and democracy and the Young Political Leaders’ programme, and recommends that these should be developed further; (using the historic Maison Jean Monnet in Bazoches, France), the activities on election-related violence, the inter-party dialogue and consensus-building, as well as the Young Political Leaders’ programme, and recommends that these should be developed further as key instruments of the European Parliament in the area of mediation, facilitation and dialogue; - Welcomes the partnership with the Ukrainian Verkhovna Rada in the format of "Jean-Monnet Dialogues" with the aim to build consensus among political factions and parties in the Rada and most importantly transforming the political culture towards a modern European parliamentary approach based on democratic dialogue and consensus building; - Welcomes the conclusions of the fifth Jean Monnet Dialogue, which took place on 11-13 October 2018, where steps were taken concerning supporting the implementation of the Association Agreement; Recognises the request for the European Parliament to work with the European Commission to facilitate a dialogue with key stakeholders from the Verkhovna Rada and the Government, on improving the effectiveness of the Verkhovna Rada in its role in relation to the implementation of the Association Agreement (Brok); - Welcomes the new tri-partite initiative of the Speakers of the Parliaments of Ukraine, Moldova and Georgia to establish a regional parliamentary assembly as an important platform for regional dialogue on strategic issues including the implementation of Association Agreements and responding to key security challenges including hybrid war and disinformation; Considers the European Parliament's support to this regional parliamentary dialogue as an important sign of its commitment to the region in the face of common regional security challenges;
Amendment 151 #
2018/2159(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Recommends that the existing parliamentary training and coaching programmes available for Members of the European Parliament, particularly those appointed as mediators or Chief Observers, as well as training programmes for third country parliamentarians, political parties and staff, be further developed, including those on gender aspects;
Amendment 4 #
2018/2113(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 9
Citation 9
Amendment 6 #
2018/2113(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas the institutional framework of the Union as enshrined in the Treaties confers on Parliament, as a legislative body of the Union, the responsibility of political oversight over the Commission;
Amendment 14 #
2018/2113(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E
Recital E
E. whereas the President of the Commission is elected by Parliament on a proposal by the EU heads of state and government and, taking into account the results of the European elections and the consultations with the European Parliament;
Amendment 15 #
2018/2113(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital F
Recital F
F. whereas all commissioners- designate are subject to a hearing before the investiture of the College of Commissioners, and whereas over its mandate Parliament can review the commitments and priorities expressed by the commissioners-designate during their appointment hearings, including an evaluation of whether their personal backgrounds qualify them for fulfilling the requirements the office demands;
Amendment 18 #
2018/2113(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital I
Recital I
Amendment 30 #
2018/2113(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Believes that Parliament is not making full use of all its instruments of political control over the executive, owing to a variety of reasons, some being inherent to the institutional structure of the Union and others being for example the results of the changing interinstitutional dynamics, which have made some of the instruments difficult to apply or not sufficiently effective;
Amendment 39 #
2018/2113(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. ConsidersReminds that the threshold enshrined in the Treaties for a motion of censure to be too high to allowis intended to reserve the effective use of this instrument, and deplores the lack of for serious cases, acknowledges that, as in most parliamentary democracies, the possibility of a motion of censure works mostly as a deterrent; and recalls the lack of Treaty- based possibilities to hold individual commissioners to account;
Amendment 42 #
2018/2113(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Regrets the facPoints out that the politicisation of the Commission has not been followed by a subsequent Treaty change, which would have enabled the consolidation of Commission’s role as the European executive branch throughis a direct effect of the changes introduced in the Lisbon Treaty; notes that these changes did not include the adoption of provisions that would allow holding individual commissioners to account and would lower the threshold required for a motion of censure;
Amendment 61 #
2018/2113(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Calls on the Commission to take more serious account of the legislative initiatives launched by Parliament under Article 225 TFEU, calls on the next Commission President to commit to this objective and welcomes respective statements of Spitzenkandidaten in this regard; and wishes to see more initiatives result in legislative proposals; at the same time, commends the Commission for its positive follow-up to Parliament’s recommendations expressed in its resolution of 16 February 2017 on improving the functioning of the European Union building on the potential of the Lisbon Treaty;
Amendment 62 #
2018/2113(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
Amendment 70 #
2018/2113(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 a (new)
Paragraph 20 a (new)
20 a. Welcomes the current effort of the three institutions to establish clear criteria for the delineation of the use of delegated and implementing acts; and urges that these criteria should be applied as soon as possible;
Amendment 75 #
2018/2113(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22
Paragraph 22
22. Considers it necessary in a future Treaty change to amend the provisions regarding the motion of censure, in order to lower the required threshold, as well as to reinforce the procedureto improve instruments for holding individual commissioners accountable to Parliament throughout their term of office, which to a limited extent already exist in the Framework Agreement on relations between the European Parliament and the European Commission;
Amendment 81 #
2018/2113(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26
Paragraph 26
26. Calls once again on the Commission to review its administrative procedures for the appointment of its Secretary-General, Directors-General and Directors, with the objective of fully ensuring that the best candidates are selected within a framework of maximum transparency and equal opportunities; suggests that in the context of a further parliamentarisation of the institutional structure of the Union, parliamentary hearings of senior officials of the Union executive should be envisaged;
Amendment 6 #
2018/2096(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D
Recital D
D. whereas the European Parliament works with a high degree of transparency at all stages of thein its legislative procedure, including the committee stage, making it possible for citizens, the media and stakeholders to clearly identify different positions within Parliament and the origin of specific proposals, as well as to follow the processes leading to compromises and the adoption of final decisions;
Amendment 11 #
2018/2096(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital F (new)
Recital F (new)
Fa. whereas in order to create a genuine bicameral legislative system which is democratic and transparent in its decision-making Council decisions should be taken by one single legislative Council, while the existing specialised legislative Council configurations should be turned into preparatory bodies, similar to committees in the Parliament;
Amendment 23 #
2018/2096(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Shares the view of the Ombudsman that ensuring that citizens are able to follow the progress of legislation is a legal requirement under the Treaties, as EU decisions must be taken “as openly and as closely as possible to the citizen”;
Amendment 30 #
2018/2096(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Emphasises that transparency at all stagesa high degree of transparency of the legislative process is essential to enable citizens, media, and stakeholders to hold their elected representatives and governments accountable;
Amendment 49 #
2018/2096(INI)
7. Deplores the fact that, unlike committee meetings in the European Parliament, meetings of the preparatory bodithe majority of the debates ofin the Council as well as the majority of debaspecialised legislative Council configurations , which should become preparatory bodies similar to committees in the CouncilEuropean Parliament, are held in camera; proposes that citizens, media and stakeholders should have access by appropriate means to the meetings of the Council and its preparatory bodies,specialised Council configurations including via webstreaming, in order to make all stages of the legislative process in both components of the European legislature fully transparent;
Amendment 57 #
2018/2096(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Considers the Council’s practice of systematically classifying documents distributed in its preparatory bodies relating to legislative files as ‘LIMITE’ to be a violation of CJEU case law1 and of the legal requirementRecognises that the ruling of the ECJ should be fully implemented and that there should be the widest possible public access to legislative documents; __________________ 1 For the principle of the widest possible public access, see: Joint Cases C-39/05 P and C-52/05 P Sweden and Turco v. Council [2008] ECLI:EU:C:2008:374,till existing inconsistencies and divergent para 34; Case C-280/11 P Council v. Access Info Europe [2013] ECLI:EU:C:2013:671, para 27; and Case T-540/15 De Capitani v. Parliament [2018] ECLI:EU:T:2018:167, para 80ctices should be avoided.
Amendment 61 #
2018/2096(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Deems it unacceptable that the positions taken in the preparatory bodies of the Council by individual Member States are neither published norWelcomes the Council’s practice regarding the disclosure of legislative documents containing Member States’ individual positions upon request, as a consequence of the ECJ’s judgement, as an important step for the legitimacy of EU legislation, however deems it insufficient. Recommends the systematically recorded, making it impossible for citizens, media and stakeholders to effectively scrutinise the behaviour of their elected governments;ing of the names of the Member States, where it is deemed appropriate, when expressing positions in preparatory bodies, allowing thus for greater transparency on the position taken by national governments on EU laws.
Amendment 82 #
2018/2096(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 a (new)
Paragraph 13 a (new)
13a. Reiterates its call to transform the Council into a true legislative chamber, thus creating a genuinely bicameral legislative system involving the Council and Parliament, with the Commission acting as the executive; suggests involving the currently active specialised legislative Council configurations as preparatory bodies for a single legislative Council, meeting in public, similarly to the functioning of the committees in the European Parliament, and where all final legislative decisions must be taken;
Amendment 26 #
2018/2094(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C
Recital C
C. whereas although Europe has managed to overcome the most critical moments of the economic crisis, important and urgent reforms still lie ahead in some Member States, in the area of economic governance in general and in the euro area in particular, as well as in terms of recovery of the social standards of our welfare state;
Amendment 32 #
2018/2094(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D
Recital D
D. whereas in view of the multiple internal and external current and future challenges facing the Union in an unstable and partly hostile global worldenvironment, in particular those concerning migration, terrorism, security, preserving the multilateral world order, completing the EMU, globalisation, climate change, free and fair and rules-based international trade, foreign affairs and defence, the development of the social pillar, and the fight against anti-EU populism, the objective enshrined the Lisbon Treaty of creating an ever closer union among the peoples of Europe should continue to inspire the actions taken by the Union; whereas these clear challenges can only be addressed if tackled together;
Amendment 51 #
2018/2094(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital G
Recital G
G. whereas the upcoming elections to the European Parliament present an opportunity to take stock of the debate on the future of Europe, also in view of the principal institutional priorities of the three institutionsEuropean Parliament, the Commission and the Council for the new term;
Amendment 63 #
2018/2094(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital J
Recital J
J. whereas the Meseberg Declaration proposes putting in place transnational lists for the European elections as of 2024, while this Parliament has rejected the introduction of transnational lists;
Amendment 76 #
2018/2094(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Underlines that the Union must tackle the challenges of its future with greater and better political integration, with full respect for fundamental and democratic values, and by working together; agrees with the heads of state and government who addressed Parliament in plenary during the debates on the future of Europe that citizens want a Europe that protects their rights, their welfare and their social model on the basis of shared sovereignty, and that the problems we face in Europe can only be solved together;
Amendment 118 #
2018/2094(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Takes note of the report of the Task Force on Subsidiarity, Proportionality and ‘Doing Less More Efficiently’ of 10 July 2018, presenting recommendations on a new way of working; Recalls that the Task Force found that there is EU value added in all existing areas of EU activity and therefore did not identify any Treaty competences or policy areas that should be re-delegated definitively, in whole or in part, to the Member States;
Amendment 131 #
2018/2094(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Welcomes the joint proclamation endorsing the European Pillar of Social Rights; points out that the competences and tools required to deliver on the pillar are mainly in the hands of local, regional and national authorities, as well as social partners and civil society, while progress in its implementation shcould receive particularbalanced attention within the economic policy coordination of the European Semester; recalls in this context that social dialogue has proven to be an indispensable instrument to improve EU policy- and law- making;
Amendment 141 #
2018/2094(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Calls for the governance institutions of the EMU to be designed in such a way to take full account of the need for democratic support of its decisions by Parliament and its relationship with national parliaments by ensuring appropriate parliamentary scrutiny mechanisms, in order to provide the economic and financial governance for the euro area with the maximum social, economic and democratic legitimacy and improve the follow-up of Union recommendations;
Amendment 187 #
2018/2094(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Deplores the absence of agreement among the Member States on the priorities and implementation of an EU-level comprehensive immigration policy, which would make it possible to organise and regulate migratory flows, control our external borders more effectively, cooperate with countries of origin and transit, and guarantee respect for the fundamental rights of migrants and asylum seekers, among other objectives; underlines that the obvious contradictions in interests exposed by Member States as well as the discontent voiced by citizens need to be overcome in order not to jeopardise the European integration project;
Amendment 205 #
2018/2094(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Regrets the frequent and widespread temptation to attribute unpopular decisions to Brussels and to free national authorities of their responsibilities and politics, given that this unjust and opportunistic attitude damages Europe, promotes anti-European sentiments and nationalism and discredits the EU institutions; Considers furthermore that false attributions are contrary to the imperative of accountability of governmental action;
Amendment 219 #
2018/2094(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
Paragraph 21
21. Underlines the need to strengthen the European public sphere as a supranational area of European democracy; sStresses that the major challenges Europe is facing must be addressed and discussed from a European perspective and not from a national perspective only; points out that, for this reason, European democracy needs a European identity, a genuinely European demos, more European institutional education and a deliberative, more participatory and less national social frameworksocietal framework as well as a more European and less nationally focused campaign for the upcoming European elections in 2019;
Amendment 226 #
2018/2094(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22
Paragraph 22
22. Welcomes the Union's approach taken to the current negotiations on the United Kingdom’s orderly withdrawal from the European Union, and underlines the remarkable unity displayed by the EU institutions and Member States; notes that experience in the negotiations to date has shown the enormous complexities of such decisions;
Amendment 88 #
2018/2040(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point f b (new)
Paragraph 1 – point f b (new)
(fb) to advocate the establishment of a United Nations Parliamentary Assembly (UNPA) within the UN system in order to increase the democratic character, the democratic accountability and the transparency of global governance and to allow for better citizen participation in the activities of the UN and in particular to contribute to the successful implementation of the UN Agenda 2030 and the Sustainable Development Goals;
Amendment 15 #
2018/0248(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 2
Recital 2
(2) The importance of a coordinated approach by the Union and the Member States is reflected in the European Agenda on Migration of May 2015, which stressed the need for a consistent and clear common policy to restore confidence in the Union’s ability to bring together European and national efforts to address migration and work together in an effective way, in accordance with the principles of solidarity and fair sharing of responsibility, and was confirmed in its mid-term review of September 2017 and the progress report of March and May 2018. In accordance with Article 80 TFEU, the principle of solidarity implies a fair sharing of responsibility and of burdens between Member States and is as such in full harmony with the sovereignty of each Member State and its people.
Amendment 60 #
2018/0248(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 25 a (new)
Recital 25 a (new)
(25a) The Commission may associate the European Union Agency for Asylum and European Border and Coast Guard Agency in monitoring and evaluation tasks as referred to in Section 5 where appropriate in particular in view of ensuring that the actions implemented with the support of the Fund are compliant with the relevant Union acquis and agreed Union priorities; as well as the priorities of the respective external financing instruments.
Amendment 62 #
2018/0248(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 27
Recital 27
(27) The Fund should support Member States, either directly or indirectly, in close cooperation with other external instruments in their implementation of Directive 2011/36/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council17 which sets forth provisions on assistance, support and protection of victims of trafficking in human beings. _________________ 17 Directive 2011/36/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 5 April 2011 on preventing and combating trafficking in human beings and protecting its victims, and replacing Council Framework Decision 2002/629/JHA (OJ L 101, 15.4.2011, p. 1).
Amendment 89 #
2018/0248(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point c
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point c
(c) to contribute to countering irregular migration, human trafficking, and ensuring effectiveness of return and readmission in third countries.
Amendment 120 #
2018/0248(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 2
Article 13 – paragraph 2
2. The Commission shall ensure that the European Union Agency for Asylum and the European Border and Coast Guard Agency are associated to the process of developing the programmes at an early stage, as regards the areas of their competence. The Commission shall consult the European Border and Coast Guard Agency and the European Union Agency for Asylum on the draft programmes to ensure consistency and complementarity of the actions of the agencies and those of the Member States; and where feasible shall consult closely with the respective agencies of associated third and neighbouring states.
Amendment 122 #
2018/0248(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 3
Article 13 – paragraph 3
3. The Commission may associate the European Union Agency for Asylum and European Border and Coast Guard Agency in monitoring and evaluation tasks as referred to in Section 5 where appropriate in particular in view of ensuring that the actions implemented with the support of the Fund are compliant with the relevant Union acquis and agreed Union priorities; as well as the priorities of the respective external financing instruments.
Amendment 33 #
2017/2271(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C a (new)
Recital C a (new)
Ca. whereas, as part of the EU’s Global Strategy, climate policy has been integrated into foreign and security policy, and the link between energy and climate, security and development goals and migration as well as fair and free trade has been strengthened;
Amendment 106 #
2017/2271(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Strongly criticises the statements by the new US ambassador to Germany, Richard Grenell, who stated his ambition to empower nationalistic populists throughout Europe, and recalls that the role of diplomats is not to support individual political forces, but to advance mutual understanding and partnership;
Amendment 121 #
2017/2271(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Calls for an EU-US Summit to be held as soon as possible to decide on a common agenda on bilateral matters and global and regional issues, such as cyber security, transnational crime, effectiveness of the embargo policy, Russia and China;
Amendment 127 #
2017/2271(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Welcomes the ongoing and uninterrupted work of the TLD in fostering EU-US relations through parliamentary dialogue and coordination on issues of common interest; welcomes the re-launch of the bipartisan Congressional EU Caucus for the 115th Congress and asks the EPLO and the EUD in Washington DC to liaise more closely with them; calls for the strengthening of the relationship between the EP and the Senate;
Amendment 176 #
2017/2271(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Underlines that security is multi- faceted and intertwined and that its definition not only covers military but also environmental, energy, trade, cyber and communications, health, development, humanitarian, etc. aspects; therefore underlines that a transatlantic trade agreement, balanced and mutually beneficial, would have an impact that would go far beyond trade and economic aspects; insists that security issues should be tackled jointly through a broad approach; in this context, is concerned about the proposed substantial budget cut decisions, for example the cuts on state building in Afghanistan and the 50 % US budget cut to development aid in Africa, on development aid in Africa and on contributions to UN programmes by the US;
Amendment 211 #
2017/2271(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Calls on the EU to strengthen and speed up the European Defence Union with a view to creating more synergies in defence spending; insists that more defence cooperation at EU level strengthens the European contribution within the NATO alliance and reinforces our transatlantic bond; supports, therefore, the recent efforts to step up the European defence architecture, including the European Defence Fund and the newly established Permanent Structured Cooperation (PESCO), and supports the first projects agreed under PESCO, such as military mobility;
Amendment 216 #
2017/2271(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Reiterates the need for the EU and the US to enhance their cooperation in the field of cybersecurity and defence, namely through specialised agencies and task forces such as ENISA, Europol, Interpol, future structures of PESCO and EDF, especially countering cyber-attacks and jointly advancing efforts to develop a comprehensive and transparent international framework setting up minimum standards for cyber-security policies, while upholding fundamental liberties;
Amendment 228 #
2017/2271(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Underlines the need for a common approach to regulating digital platforms and to increasing their accountability; in order to discuss the issue of net censorship, copyright, personal data and the notion of net neutrality;
Amendment 249 #
2017/2271(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
Paragraph 21
21. Recalls that enhanced cooperation regarding the fight against money laundering and terrorist financing is crucial as well as continued law enforcement cooperation are key in order to enhance our common security and calls on the US for bilateral and multilateral cooperation in this field;
Amendment 260 #
2017/2271(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22
Paragraph 22
22. Stresses that the EU is committed to strengthening the prosperity, stability, resilience and security of its neighbours first hand through non-military means, notably through the implementation of association agreements, recalls that the EU stabilisation policy in the Western Balkans and Eastern Europe, and the EU development and humanitarian policies around the world also contribute to global security;
Amendment 268 #
2017/2271(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23
Paragraph 23
23. Commends the strategic focus and invites the US to be involved in further joint efforts in the Western Balkans, in particular on strengthening the rule of law and democracy; recommends more common actions to provide more stability and economic prosperity to the countries of the region as well as a role in resolving long-standing issues;
Amendment 280 #
2017/2271(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24
Paragraph 24
24. Calls on the EU and the US to play a more active and effective role in the resolution of the conflict on Ukraine’s territory and to support all efforts for a lasting peaceful solution which respects the unity, sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine; and to urge the reform processes in Ukraine which need to be fully in line with Ukraine's commitments and the recommendations made by international organisations;
Amendment 287 #
2017/2271(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24 a (new)
Paragraph 24 a (new)
24a. Expresses its deepest disappointment at the further lack of progress in the implementation of the Minsk agreements and at the deterioration of the security and humanitarian situation in Eastern Ukraine; states therefore that the sanctions against Russia are still needed and that the US should coordinate its efforts with the EU; calls for closer cooperation in this issue between the HR/VP and the US Special Representative on Ukraine;
Amendment 342 #
2017/2271(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 30 a (new)
Paragraph 30 a (new)
30a. Encourages further cooperation between EU and US programmes globally, promoting democracy, media freedoms, free and fair elections and the upholding of human rights;
Amendment 372 #
2017/2271(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 33
Paragraph 33
33. Insists that migration issues should be addressed through cooperation, partnership and protection of human rights and security, but also by managing migration routes and pursuing a global approach at UN level, welcomes the efforts done so far in the UN to achieve a global compact for migration and regrets the US decision of December 2017 to withdraw from the discussions;
Amendment 375 #
2017/2271(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 34
Paragraph 34
34. Advocates enhanced EU-US cooperation on energy issues, building on the framework of the EU-US Energy Council and thus renews the calls for continuation of meetings, furthermore calls for more cooperation on energy research and new technologies; insists on the necessity to work together on the security of energy supplies and further clarification is necessary on how Ukraine’s transit role will continue;
Amendment 382 #
2017/2271(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 35
Paragraph 35
35. Regrets the US’ withdrawal from the Paris Agreement but praises the continued efforts of individuals, companies, cities and states within the US; who are still working towards the Paris Agreement and fighting climate change, takes note that climate change is no longer part of the US National Security Strategy, reaffirms the EU’s commitment to the Paris Agreement and to the UN Agenda 2030 and stresses the need to implement them in order to ensure security and develop a more sustainable economy and society, recalls that a shift towards a green economy entails many opportunities for jobs and growth;
Amendment 387 #
2017/2271(INI)
36. Encourages further cooperation in innovation, science and technology and calls on for the renewal of the US-EU Science and Technology Agreement;
Amendment 1 #
2017/2089(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 4
Citation 4
Amendment 2 #
2017/2089(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 8
Citation 8
Amendment 7 #
2017/2089(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 34
Citation 34
Amendment 8 #
2017/2089(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 35
Citation 35
Amendment 9 #
2017/2089(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 36
Citation 36
Amendment 10 #
2017/2089(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 38
Citation 38
— having regard to the studies entitled ‘The implementation of the Charter of Fundamental Rights in the EU institutional framework’, and ‘The interpretation of Article 51 of the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights: the Dilemma of Stricter or Broader Application of the Charter to National Measures’ and ‘The European Social Charter in the context of implementation of the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights’ published by its Directorate- General for Internal Policies on 22 November 2016, and 15 February 2016 and 12 January 2016 respectively14, _________________ 14 Study entitled ‘The implementation of the Charter of Fundamental Rights in the EU institutional framework’, European Parliament, Directorate-General for Internal Policies, Policy Department C, 22 November 2016; study entitled ‘'The interpretation of Article 51 of the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights: the Dilemma of Stricter or Broader Application of the Charter to National Measures’, Directorate-General for Internal Policies, Policy Department C, 15 February 2016 and study entitled ‘The European Social Charter in the context of implementation of the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights’ of 12 January 2016.
Amendment 11 #
2017/2089(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 40 a (new)
Citation 40 a (new)
- whereas this report does not assess each individual right contained in the Charter, but, rather, analyses implementation of the Charter as an instrument of primary law;
Amendment 14 #
2017/2089(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C a (new)
Recital C a (new)
Ca. whereas Article 51 of the Charter circumscribes the scope of the Charter with regard to observing the principle of subsidiarity, taking account of the powers of the Member States and of the Union, and respecting the limits of the powers conferred on the Union in the Treaties;
Amendment 15 #
2017/2089(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C b (new)
Recital C b (new)
Cb. whereas Article 51(2) of the Charter makes it clear that the Charter does not extend the scope of Union law beyond the powers of the Union or establish any new power or task for the Union, or modify powers and tasks as defined in the Treaties.
Amendment 23 #
2017/2089(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital I
Recital I
I. whereas the promotion by the Union's institutions and bodies of the broad spectrum of rights provided for in the Charter – ranging from civil and political to social, economic and third- generation rights – would constitute a crucial impetus to develop a European public sphere and to give tangible expression to the concept of European citizenship and to the EU participatory dimension enshrined in the Treaties;
Amendment 25 #
2017/2089(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Recognises the several important steps made by the EU institutions to integrate the Charter into the EU legislative and decision-making processes; regrets, however, their passive attitude toward the Charter focused principally on avoiding the violation of its provisions rather than o, and acknowledges the difficulties involved in actively promoting and ensuring the fulfilment of the rights and principles provided for therein;
Amendment 30 #
2017/2089(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Recalls that the procedures established by the EU institutions to assess the compatibility of legislative proposals with the Charter are mainly of an internal nature; stresses the need to provide forpossibility of enhanced forms of consultation, impact assessments and legal scrutiny with the full involvement of independent experts in the field of fundamental rights experts; calls on the Commission to promote structured and regulated cooperation with independent external bodies, such as the FRA and civil society organisations working in the field, whenever a legislative file potentially promotes or negatively affects fundamental rights;
Amendment 32 #
2017/2089(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Calls for the Commission, the Council and Parliament to revise Council Regulation 168/2007 in order to allow the FRA to deliver non-binding opinions on draft EU legislation on its own initiative, and to promote systematic consultations with the Agency through a revision of the Interinstitutional Agreement on Better Law-Making;
Amendment 44 #
2017/2089(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Calls for the EU legislators to endorseacknowledge and act on the outcomes of the judgment of the General Court of 22 March 2018 (case T-540/15) on access to the documents of the trilogues16, and to guarantee the overall transparency of these negotiations ; urges the Council to swiftly address the concerns raised with regard to the transparency of its decision-making process and access to documents in line with the relevant recommendations of the European Ombudsman; _________________ 16 Judgment of the General Court of 22 March 2018, Emilio de Capitani v European Parliament, T-540/15, ECLI:EU:T:2018:167.
Amendment 45 #
2017/2089(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Recalls that EU policy-making must rely upon the principles and objectives set out in Articles 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 TEU, while fully endorsing and implementing the requirements enshrined in the provisions having general application of Title II, Part I, of the TFEU;
Amendment 52 #
2017/2089(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Regrets the almost complete absence of references to fundamental rights within the legal framework regulating EU economic and monetary policy; recalls, in this regard,Stresses that recourse to intergovernmental arrangements does not relieve the EU institutions – a process in which they are nevertheless involved – of their obligations to assess the compatibility of such instruments with EU law, including the Charter;
Amendment 56 #
2017/2089(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Calls on the Commission and the Council to make macroeconomic decisions conditional on robust human rights assessments, based on the full range of civil, political and social rights guaranteed by the European and international human rights law instruments; calls, once again, on the Commission to take the steps required for EU accession to the European Social Charterto look into what steps are needed for accession by the European Union to the revised European Social Charter and to propose a time frame for achieving that objective;
Amendment 61 #
2017/2089(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Reiterates its call for a social protocol to be incorporatedStresses that, on the basis of the powers laid down into the Treaties in order to strengthen fundamental social rights in relation to economic freedoms, and, it is primarily the responsibility of the Member States to impart effectiveness and tangible expression to the social provisions enshrined in the Charter;
Amendment 62 #
2017/2089(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
Amendment 70 #
2017/2089(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
Amendment 78 #
2017/2089(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Takes note of the differentiated range of policies and instruments developed by the various agencies to give effect to their human rights’ obligations, resulting in varying degrees of implementation; stresses the needat it makes sense to promote EU intra-agency cooperation, as well as structured dialogues with relevant national stakeholders and independent human rights experts, and to build onhat existing best practices, must be built on in order to advance a common and strengthened human rights framework;
Amendment 79 #
2017/2089(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
Amendment 84 #
2017/2089(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Regrets the absence, in many EU agencies’ founding regulations, of an explicit reference to the Charter; calls on the co-legislators to urgently fill this gap, and to provide, taking account of the mandate and the specificities of each individual agency, for additional operational mechanisms such as, for instance, the establishment of internal fundamental rights officers;
Amendment 93 #
2017/2089(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24
Paragraph 24
24. Is convinced that the current dualism characterising Article 51 of the Charter in relation to rights and principles, as well as the differences in the application of the provisions of the Charter between EU institutions, bodies, offices and agencies of the Union and the Member States, is are detrimental to the added value brought by the Charter, namely that of representing a set of common minimum standards of protection to be applied horizontally to all institutional actors and policies and activities connected to the EU sphere;
Amendment 97 #
2017/2089(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25
Paragraph 25
25. Encourages the EU institutions and the Member States to move toward aallow for more flexible and unconstrained interpretation of Article 51 of the Charter, allowing for a straightforward application of the Charter as a whole, and to evaluate the possibility of repealing the article in the event of a possible future revision of the Treatiesstraightforward application of the Charter as a whole;
Amendment 54 #
2017/2083(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Recalls the importance of the effective implementation of external EU policies that are able to address the real root causes of migration; calls for increased joint efforts to implement the Valetta Action Plan based on a fair and true partnership with third countries of origin and transit; recalls the importance of a balanced approach in the new partnership framework; stresses that the new partnership framework with third countries must not become the only pillar of EU action on migration and should extend beyond a quantitative approach focused mainly on border management; this includes for example fairer trade relations, the fight against climate change and against illegal financial transfers from Africa;
Amendment 247 #
2017/2041(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph ad a (new)
Paragraph ad a (new)
(ada) to foster a debate on the topic of the role of parliaments and regional assemblies in the UN system and on the topic of establishing a United Nations Parliamentary Assembly (UNPA) in order to increase the democratic profile and internal democratic process of the organisation and allow world civil society to be directly associated in the decision- making process;
Amendment 107 #
2017/0355(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 7
Recital 7
(7) In order to ensure effectiveness of the rights provided by the Union law, the personal scope of Directive 91/533/EEC should be updated. In its case law, the Court of Justice ofFor the Epuropean Union has established criteria for determining the status of a worker34 which are appropriate for determining the personal scope of application of this Directive. The definition of worker in Article 2(1) is based on these criteria. They ensure a uniform iposes of this Directive, the terms ‘worker’, ‘employer’ and ‘empleoymentation of the personal scope of the Directive while leaving it to national authorities and courts to apply it to specific situations. Provided that they fulfil relationship’ should follow those criteria, domestic workers, on- demand workers, intermittent workers, voucher based-workers, platform workers, trainees and apprentices could come within scope of this Directive. __________________ 34 Judgments of 3 July 1986, Deborah Lawrie-Blum, Case 66/85; 14 October 2010, Union Syndicale Solidaires Isère, Case C-428/09; 9 July 2015, Balkaya, Case C-229/14; 4 December 2014, FNV Kunsten, Case C-413/13; and 17 November 2016, Ruhrlandklinik, Case C- 216/15ase law of the European Court of Justice (ECJ).
Amendment 118 #
2017/0355(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 7 a (new)
Recital 7 a (new)
(7a) In its case law, the Court of Justice has set criteria for determining the status of a worker1a so that a uniform implementation of the personal scope of this Directive should be ensured, while leaving it to national authorities and national courts to apply it to specific situations. The Court of Justice has defined a worker as a natural person who, for a certain period of time, performs services for and under the direction of another person in return for remuneration. Domestic workers, on- demand workers, intermittent workers, voucher based-workers, platform workers, trainees and apprentices who meet those criteria fall within the personal scope of this Directive. Moreover, the Court of Justice has held that the performance of services is to be understood as the performance of work, and that an employment relationship is to be understood as one including a degree of dependency or subordination. The Court of Justice's case-law in this regard should be taken into account in the transposition of this Directive. __________________ Judgments of 3 July 1986, Deborah Lawrie-Blum, Case 66/85; 14 October 2010, Union Syndicale Solidaires Isère, Case C-428/09; 9 July 2015, Balkaya, Case C-229/14; 4 December 2014, FNV Kunsten, Case C-413/13; and 17 November 2016, Ruhrlandklinik, Case C- 216/15.
Amendment 166 #
2017/0355(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 14
Recital 14
(14) If, due to the nature of the employment, it is not possible to indicate a fixed work schedule due to the nature of the employment, workers should knowsetting the times and dates at or on which work begins and ends or if workers have on-demand contracts or are in a similar employment relationship, employers should inform workers how their work schedule will be established, including the time slots in which they may be called to workon-call times and the minimum advance notice they should receive.
Amendment 184 #
2017/0355(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 16
Recital 16
(16) Workers should have the right to be informed about their rights and obligations resulting from the employment relationship in writinga legally binding document, in paper or electronically, at the start of employment. The relevantbasic and essential information should therefore reach them at the latest on the first dayreach them in written form, as stated above, on the first working day. Any further information should be provided no later than 15 days after the start of the employment relationship.
Amendment 266 #
2017/0355(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 27
Recital 27
(27) Social partners may consider that in specific sectors or situations different provisions can be adapted, completed or improved if they are more appropriate, for the pursuit of the purpose of this Directive, than the minimum standards set inin accordance with Chapter Three of this Directive. Member States should therefore be able to allowencourage the social partners to conclude collective agreements modifapplying the provisions contained inof that cChapter, as long asprovided that the overall level of protection of workers is not loweredcontinues to be respected and that the minimum requirements laid down in this Directive are met.
Amendment 307 #
2017/0355(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 38
Recital 38
(38) The Member States may entrust social partners withshould ensure that the implementation of this Directive is entrusted to social partners, where social partners jointly so request to do so and as long as the Member Sta. The Member States should take all the necessary steps t- and make all the necessary stepsresources available to the social partners - to ensure that they can at all times guarantee the results sought under this Directive. If the implementation of this Directive cannot be entrusted to the social partners, Member States should ensure that the social partners are involved in the entire process of transposing this Directive.
Amendment 312 #
2017/0355(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 38 a (new)
Recital 38 a (new)
(38a) Member States should ensure that national inspection bodies enforce this Directive.
Amendment 372 #
2017/0355(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 2
Article 2
Amendment 445 #
2017/0355(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point i
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point i
(i) the procedure and formal requirements, including the length of the period of notice, to be observed by the employer and the worker should their employment relationship be terminated or, where the length of the period of notice cannot be indicated when the information is given, the method for determining such period of notice and the deadline for bringing an action contesting dismissal;
Amendment 461 #
2017/0355(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point k
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point k
(k) if the work schedule is entirely or mostly not variable or predictable, the length of the worker's standard working day or week and, any arrangements for overtime and its remuneration, and reasonable advance notice of such work;
Amendment 468 #
2017/0355(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point l – introductory part
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point l – introductory part
(l) if the work schedule is entirely or mostly variable or unpredictable, the principle that the work schedule is variable, the amount of guaranteed paid hours, the remuneration of work performed in addition to the guaranteed hours and, if the work schedule is entirely or mostly determined, by the employer:
Amendment 514 #
2017/0355(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 4 – paragraph 1
Article 4 – paragraph 1
1. The information referred to in Article 3(2) shall be provided individually(a) to (f) and (i) to (k) shall be given to the worker in the form of a document handed over in person at the latest on the first day of the employment relationship. That document may be provided and transmitted electronically as long as it is easily accessible by the worker and can be stored and printed.
Amendment 527 #
2017/0355(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 a (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 a (new)
1a. The information referred to in Article 3(2)(g), (h) and (l) to (n) shall be given to the worker in the form of a document handed over in person at the latest 15 days after the start of the employment relationship.
Amendment 532 #
2017/0355(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 4 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. All documents shall be provided personally, on paper or in electronic form, provided that they are easily accessible, receipt is acknowledged, and they can be stored and printed.
Amendment 623 #
2017/0355(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 7 – paragraph 2 – point 1 a (new)
Article 7 – paragraph 2 – point 1 a (new)
(1a) Member States shall entrust the social partners with setting such extensions if they jointly request this.
Amendment 638 #
2017/0355(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 8 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 8 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Member States shall ensure that workers who are employed in more than one job are subject to the overall minimum safety and health requirements for the organisation of working time as provided for in Directive 2003/88/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council1a. __________________ 1a Directive 2003/88/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 4 November 2003 concerning certain aspects of the organisation of working time (OJ L 299, 18.11.2003, p. 9).
Amendment 642 #
2017/0355(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 8 – paragraph 2
Article 8 – paragraph 2
2. EmployerMember States may however lay down conditions for the use of incompatibility where such restrictions are justified byrestrictions, namely restrictions on working for specific categories of employers for legitimate reasons, such as health and safety, the protection of business secrets, or the avoidance of conflicts of interests.
Amendment 648 #
2017/0355(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 8 – paragraph 2 – point 1 a (new)
Article 8 – paragraph 2 – point 1 a (new)
(1a) Member States shall entrust the social partners with setting such incompatibility restrictions if they jointly request this.
Amendment 763 #
2017/0355(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 12 – paragraph 1
Article 12 – paragraph 1
Member States may allowshall leave it to the social partners to conclude collective agreements, in conformity with the national law or practice, which, while respecting the overall protection of workers, and, subject to the minimum requirements laid down in this Directive, establish arrangements concerning the working conditions of workers which differ from those referred to in Articles 7 to 11. adapt, complement and improve provisions laid down in Chapter III.
Amendment 781 #
2017/0355(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 14 – title
Article 14 – title
Amendment 791 #
2017/0355(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 14 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 14 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Member States shall ensure that, where a worker has not received in due time all or part of the documents referred to in Article 4(1), Article 5, or Article 6, and the employer has failed to rectify that omission within 15 days of its notification, one of the following systems shall apply:
Amendment 798 #
2017/0355(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 14 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 14 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) the worker shall benefit from favourable presumptions defined by the Member State. Where the information provided did not include the information referred to in points (e), (f), (k) or (l) of Article 3(2), the favourable presumptions shall include a presumption that the worker has an open-ended employment relationship, that there is no probationary period or that the worker has a full-time position, respectively. Employers shall have the possibility to rebut the presumptions; orand
Amendment 805 #
2017/0355(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 14 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 14 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) the worker shall have the possibility to submit a complaint to a competent authority in a timely manner and to receive an adequate response within a reasonable time frame. If the competent authority finds that the complaint is justified, it shall order the relevant employer(s) to provide the missing information. If the employer does not provide the missing information within 15 days following receipt of the order, the authority shall be able to impose an appropriate administrative penalty, even if the employment relationship has ended. Employers shall have the possibility to lodge an administrative appeal against the decision imposing the penalty. Member States may designate existing bodies as competent authorities.
Amendment 856 #
2017/0355(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 18 – paragraph 1
Article 18 – paragraph 1
Member States shall lay down the rules on penalties applicable to infringements of the national provisions adopted pursuant to this Directive or the relevant provisions already in force concerning the rights which are within the scope of this Directive. Member States shall take all measures necessary to ensure that those penalties are applied. Penalties shall be effective, proportionate and dissuasive. They may take the form of a fine. They may also comprise payment of compensation, that may take the form of fines or compensation payments, for instance, are applied. Penalties shall be effective, proportionate and dissuasive.
Amendment 862 #
2017/0355(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 19 – title
Article 19 – title
Amendment 863 #
2017/0355(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 19 – paragraph 1
Article 19 – paragraph 1
1. This Directive shall not constitute valid grounds for reducing the general level of protection already afforded to workers within Member States. This Directive shall not be applied and interpreted in such a way as to undermine, restrict or prejudice more favourable working conditions already negotiated in collective agreements and rights and procedural safeguards providing for a higher level of protection.
Amendment 872 #
2017/0355(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 20 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 20 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Member States shall ensure that the social partners are involved in the overall implementation of this Directive and provide them with the necessary means for such involvement to be effective.
Amendment 878 #
2017/0355(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 21 – title
Article 21 – title
Transitional provisions and preservation of existing arrangements
Amendment 883 #
2017/0355(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 21 – paragraph 1
Article 21 – paragraph 1
The rights and obligations set out in this Directive shall apply to existing employment relationships as from [entry into force date + 2 years]. However, employers shall provide or complement the documents referred to in Article 4(1), Article 5 and Article 6 only upon request of a worker or the social partners. The absence of such request shall not have the effect of excluding workers from the minimum rights established under this Directive.
Amendment 886 #
2017/0355(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 21 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 21 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Employment contracts concluded before [entry into force date] shall be exempt.
Amendment 3 #
2017/0326(COD)
Draft legislative resolution
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Calls for an immediate review of the Common Approach annexed to the joint statement of the European Parliament, the Council of the European Union and the European Commission on decentralised agencies of 19 July 2012 to take due account of the role of the European Parliament in the decision- making process on the location of agencies in view of its prerogatives as co- legislator under the ordinary legislative procedure; calls therefore for a close involvement of the European Parliament in the decision making process concerning the location of agencies;
Amendment 4 #
2017/0326(COD)
Draft legislative resolution
Paragraph 1 b (new)
Paragraph 1 b (new)
Amendment 54 #
2016/2240(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E a (new)
Recital E a (new)
Ea. whereas the EU and individual Member States provide more than half of development aid in the world and that deserves to be better acknowledged;
Amendment 86 #
2016/2240(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Acknowledges that the joint communication aims at fostering cultural cooperation between the EU and its partner countries and at promoting a global order based on peacekeeping, intercultural and interreligious dialogue, conflict prevention with respect for the rule of law, freedom of expression, artistic freedom, mutual understanding, human rights, cultural and linguistic, diversity and fundamental values;
Amendment 94 #
2016/2240(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Welcomes the approach of the joint communication, which identifies three work streams: supporting culture as an engine for sustainable social and economic development; promoting culture and intercultural dialogue for peaceful inter-community relations; reinforcing cooperation on cultural heritage;
Amendment 102 #
2016/2240(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Considers that the EU and Member States common cultural roots and heritage are the result of millenary artistic and cultural interactions;
Amendment 104 #
2016/2240(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Stresses the mutual advantages of working together: the EU is an arena in which all Member States join forces to play a stronger role in the field of international cultural relations; suggests that each Member State’s rotating presidency could launch joint actions together with the EU, such as exhibitions, particularly for smaller states or those with no cultural representations abroad;
Amendment 110 #
2016/2240(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Suggests that each Member State could launch joint actions together with the EU - with a special role dedicated to the rotating presidency - such as exhibitions in order to deliver additional intrinsic value for the EU and Member States and increase the visibility of their actions and initiatives abroad;
Amendment 111 #
2016/2240(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 b (new)
Paragraph 6 b (new)
6b. Member States, especially smaller Member States and their cultural institutions and actors could obtain an added value by using also the EU for promoting and sharing their cultural achievements abroad;
Amendment 112 #
2016/2240(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 c (new)
Paragraph 6 c (new)
6c. Cultural diplomacy can function as an envoy of the EU and its Member States;
Amendment 120 #
2016/2240(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. Stresses the role of independent media in promoting cultural diversity and intercultural competences, and the need to strengthen them as a source of credible information, especially in the EU neighbourhood;
Amendment 126 #
2016/2240(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 a (new)
Paragraph 8 a (new)
8a. Asks the Commission and the VP/HR to put "cultural actors" as an integral part of the implementation of the joint communication, which should include among others: artists, cultural and creative professionals, cultural institutions, private and public foundation, universities, culture and creative businesses;
Amendment 133 #
2016/2240(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Stresses the need for greater coherence among EU policies and actions involving third countries; calls for enhanced synergies between all actors involvedstresses the need to draw on existing research results, best practices and other EU-funded initiatives and instruments relating to protection of cultural heritage that could benefit cooperation with third countries; calls for enhanced synergies between all actors involved; and of other EU-funded initiatives that could be beneficial to achieving the objectives of the strategy, to ensure resource efficiency, optimised outcomes and enhanced impact of EU actions and initiatives; recommends a stocktaking exercise to guarantee an effective approach;
Amendment 144 #
2016/2240(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 a (new)
Paragraph 12 a (new)
12a. In this context, Alumni and former beneficiaries of Erasmus and of other mobility educational and volunteering programmes should be encouraged to make use of their intercultural skills and competences to the benefit of others, and should become influential actors in the development of partnerships in the field of cultural external relations;
Amendment 153 #
2016/2240(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Calls on the Commission to further support cultural relations with Neighbourhood countries through technical assistance and capacity-building programmes - also in the media sphere - to improve governance and favour new partnerships at national, regional, local and cross-border levels, while providing a follow-up to regional programmes in Southern and Eastern Neighbourhood including the Western Balkans countries;
Amendment 160 #
2016/2240(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Calls on the Commission to include culture in all existing and future bilateral and multilateral cooperation agreements with adequate budgets, taking into account the economic potential of cultural heritage and CCS for a sustainable growth and jobs starting from the next negotiation mandate for the new partnership with ACP countries after 2020; calls for EU indicators to be developed in that field;
Amendment 169 #
2016/2240(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 a (new)
Paragraph 16 a (new)
16a. Recognises the Commission's efforts to promote the role of science, research, education and cultural cooperation as soft-power tools in European external relations; highlights that scientific and cultural exchanges contribute to capacity building and conflict resolution, particularly in the relations with the neighbouring countries;
Amendment 172 #
2016/2240(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 b (new)
Paragraph 16 b (new)
16b. Highlights the role of the Committee of the Regions and the European Economic and Social Committee and the role of regional, local authorities and the civil society in the formulation of the strategy;
Amendment 191 #
2016/2240(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Advocates international cultural relations as a subject for education, training and research with a view to building the capacity of actors in that field as well as to enhance cultural participation through education; including providing EU staff with relevant training on cultural competences;
Amendment 195 #
2016/2240(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
Paragraph 21
21. Calls for the role of Member States’ cultural institutes to be clearly framed, through the EU National Institutes for Culture (EUNIC) network, and others, and advocates an inclusive and equal approach towards all stakeholders, including civil society and Member States with no cultural institutes abroad, and in this regard, praises the work carried out by Member States' cultural institutions to date; encourages further collaboration abroad with a view to optimise Member States' interest with special attention dedicated to smaller Member States and their cultural representation needs;
Amendment 200 #
2016/2240(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21 a (new)
Paragraph 21 a (new)
21a. Calls for a reinforcement of the strategic partnership with UNESCO in the implementation of the joint communication, using its credibility in Europe and its global outreach to multiply the effects of joint actions with all EU and non-EU stakeholders and could be associated to the future working groups or advisory boards to assist the implementation of the communication;
Amendment 203 #
2016/2240(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21 b (new)
Paragraph 21 b (new)
21b. Calls on the Commission and the VP/HR to further support the development of the individually tailored study programme EUVP (European Union Visitors Programme), as a powerful tool for enhancing dialogue, promoting democracy and serving as a permanent platform between young and future leaders and opinion-formers from Third Countries and key interlocutors within European institutions and civil society organisations;
Amendment 205 #
2016/2240(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22
Paragraph 22
22. Welcomes the establishment of the Cultural Diplomacy Platform, and calls for it to be made sustainable, with a regular evaluation of its objectives, results and governance; recognises that many different institutional and non- institutional stakeholders19 are active in the area of international cultural relations, and asks the Commission to promote a structured dialogue among all stakeholders, including through the open method of coordination; __________________ 19 Commission Directorates-General (notably for Education and Culture (EAC), International Cooperation and Development (DEVCO), Neighbourhood and Enlargement Negotiations (NEAR), Research and Innovation (RTD) and Communications Networks, Content and Technology (CONNECT), the EEAS, the Service for Foreign Policy Instruments (FPI), EU delegations, Member State delegations, Member States’ cultural institutes abroad, the Council of Europe, the European Economic and Social Committee and Committee of the Regions, EUNIC, the International Council of Museums (ICOM), the International Centre for the Study of the Preservation and Restoration of Cultural Property (ICCROM), UNESCO, international organisations, civil society organisations, non-governmental organisations, local cultural actors, street artists and other platforms and networks.
Amendment 220 #
2016/2240(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23 a (new)
Paragraph 23 a (new)
23a. Proposes that the European Culture Forum and European Development Days should pay special attention to the structured dialogue with civil society and stakeholders on EU's international cultural relations topic;
Amendment 222 #
2016/2240(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23 b (new)
Paragraph 23 b (new)
23b. Proposes to the Commission to organise a specific Colloquium/Forum of cultural actors on Culture and Development following the EU-ACP Brussels Declaration of April 2009 and opening it to actors of the EU's neighbourhood and other strategic partner countries;
Amendment 223 #
2016/2240(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23 c (new)
Paragraph 23 c (new)
23c. Considers the decision for a European year of Cultural Heritage 2018 an opportunity to contribute to the promotion of cultural heritage, with an integrated approach, as an important element of the EU's international dimension, building on the interest of partner countries on Europe's heritage and expertise;
Amendment 224 #
2016/2240(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23 d (new)
Paragraph 23 d (new)
23d. Calls for an efficient implementation of the legal instruments already in place in order to better protect cultural heritage, copyright and intellectual property; asks the Commission to present the envisaged legislative proposal to regulate the import of cultural goods into the EU, in particular the ones from conflict areas, as a means to combating trafficking;
Amendment 225 #
2016/2240(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23 e (new)
Paragraph 23 e (new)
23e. Calls on the EU and Member States, which have signed and ratified, and thus committed themselves to the implementation of the 2005 UNESCO Convention on the Protection and Promotion of the Diversity of Cultural Expressions, to support common actions for its implementation;
Amendment 226 #
2016/2240(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24
Paragraph 24
24. Agrees with the proposal of the joint communication to shift from a top- down showcasing approach to a people-to- people (P2P) approach; stressing processes of co-creation and co-production in culture creative industries; considers that culture should reach all citizens;
Amendment 234 #
2016/2240(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25 a (new)
Paragraph 25 a (new)
25a. Asks to valorise joint projects between the EU and Third Countries in the field of research and development of digitalisation of cultural heritage, in order to facilitate also the access to knowledge, the development of new services and products and the promotion of a new cultural tourism;
Amendment 255 #
2016/2240(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 29
Paragraph 29
29. Urges improved visibility and better dissemination of EU and Member States activities in the field of culture at international level, including by setting up common guidelines23 ; __________________ 23 One suggestion could be the creation of ‘Ambassadors for Culture’ who are committed to and supportive of both European integration and international relations (in a similar manner to UN Goodwill Ambassadors). These could be artists, musicians, writers, etc.).
Amendment 260 #
2016/2240(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 30
Paragraph 30
30. Calls for a paradigm shift in media coverage with the launch of an EU cultural portal, the European Houses of Culture and festivals, including through engagement with local media24 ; __________________ 24 I also in cooperation with EBU, EURONEWS and EURANET, among others.;
Amendment 269 #
2016/2240(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 31
Paragraph 31
31. Highlights the important role of culture in EU external policy as a soft power tool , a catalyst of peacekeeping, stability and reconciliation, and as an engine for socio- economic development;
Amendment 274 #
2016/2240(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 31 a (new)
Paragraph 31 a (new)
31a. Stresses the crucial role of education and culture in fostering citizenship and intercultural skills, as well as in building better social, human and economic prospects;
Amendment 277 #
2016/2240(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 32
Paragraph 32
32. Praises the fact that the EU Global Strategy highlights the importance of intercultural and interreligious dialogue in enhancing mutual understanding; regrets, however, that the intrinsic value of culture and art as restraints against radicalism, terrorism and marginalisation is not mentioned, requests therefore, that instruments specifically dedicated to the strengthening of, and cooperation with the cultural sector be reinforced;
Amendment 285 #
2016/2240(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 34
Paragraph 34
34. Underlines that Europe, whose foundations are based on peace, rule of law, freedom of expression, mutual understanding and respect for fundamental rights, should build on experience and lessons learnt when it comes to external policy, which should be reflected in the development of relations with third countries through culture and cultural heritage, in that view, it also provides an opportunity for the EU to showcase and export its cultural values;
Amendment 293 #
2016/2240(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 35
Paragraph 35
35. Calls for targeted cultural and educational policies that can support key EU foreign and security policy objectives and contribute to reinforcing democracy, the rule of law and the protection of human rights; recalls that 2018 will be the 70th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights;
Amendment 296 #
2016/2240(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 35 a (new)
Paragraph 35 a (new)
35a. Recognises that the EU's cultural influence enables it to project visibility in international affairs through the channels of its diverse cultural identity;
Amendment 297 #
2016/2240(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 35 b (new)
Paragraph 35 b (new)
35b. Reminds that education and culture are fundamental drivers to facilitate the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals in 2030, with specific attention to the urban regeneration and cities in Europe and in the world; therefore calls to highlight the role of culture and the protection and the promotion of cultural expressions in the proposal for a new European Consensus on Development;
Amendment 304 #
2016/2240(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 36 a (new)
Paragraph 36 a (new)
36a. Calls on EU and Member States to reinforce the resources for the access to education and culture in particular for migrant and refugee minors in EU and Third Countries, asks for the support to the "educational corridors" for university students in EU universities in collaboration also with telematic universities and in the respect of linguist and cultural diversity;
Amendment 55 #
2016/0282(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 266 – paragraph 1 – point 3
Article 266 – paragraph 1 – point 3
Regulation (EU) No 1304/2013
Annex 1 – paragraph (1) – subparagraph 4 – indent 3
Annex 1 – paragraph (1) – subparagraph 4 – indent 3
Amendment 57 #
2016/0282(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 266 – paragraph 1 – point 3
Article 266 – paragraph 1 – point 3
Regulation (EU) No 1304/2013
Annex 1 – paragraph (1) – subparagraph 4 – indent 4
Annex 1 – paragraph (1) – subparagraph 4 – indent 4
Amendment 63 #
2016/0282(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 266 – paragraph 1 – point 3
Article 266 – paragraph 1 – point 3
Regulation (EU) No 1304/2013
Annex 1 – paragraph (1) – subparagraph 4 – indent 5
Annex 1 – paragraph (1) – subparagraph 4 – indent 5
Amendment 64 #
2016/0282(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 266 – paragraph 1 – point 3
Article 266 – paragraph 1 – point 3
Regulation (EU) No 1304/2013
Annex I – paragraph (1) – paragraph 5
Annex I – paragraph (1) – paragraph 5
The data on participants under the two first above indicators will be provided in the annual implementation reports as specified in Article 50(4) of Regulation (EU) No 1303/2013. The data on participants under the last three above indicators will be provided in the reports as specified in Article 50(5) of Regulation (EU) No 1303/2013. The data of the fivef the two indicators above shall be collected based on a representative sample of participants within each investment priority. Internal validity shall be ensured in such a way that the data can be generalised at the level of the investment priority.
Amendment 149 #
2016/0070(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 10
Recital 10
Amendment 227 #
2016/0070(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 13 a (new)
Recital 13 a (new)
(13a) In case of non-genuine posting as defined in Article 4 of Directive 2014/67/EU, the posted worker shall be deemed to be employed in the country to which the worker is posted.
Amendment 348 #
2016/0070(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1 a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1 a (new)
Directive 96/71/EC
Article 2 b (new)
Article 2 b (new)
(1a) The following Article 2b is inserted: Article 2b Sectoral derogations By way of derogation from Article 2a (1) and (2), Member States may determine for specific sectors, after consultation with the concerned sectoral social partners, the anticipated or effective duration after which the Member State to whose territory a worker is posted shall be deemed to be the country in which his or her work is habitually carried out. Any derogation shall be justified, proportionate and transparent
Amendment 387 #
2016/0070(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point a
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point a
Directive 96/71/EC
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – indent 2 – point g b (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – indent 2 – point g b (new)
(gb) allowance rates to cover travel, board and lodging expenses for workers away from home for professional reasons.
Amendment 69 #
2015/2344(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E
Recital E
E. whereas it became apparent during the sovereign debt crisis that the European Treaties do not provide the euro area with the instruments to deal effectively with shocks; countries which did not comply with the fiscal rules of the Stability and Growth Pact (SGP), which did not budget responsibly but triggered large budget deficits through high spending and had postponed relevant reforms of their labour markets and public administration, were more vulnerable and could not effectively handle economic shocks; whereas it became apparent that the lack of responsibility of one Member of the euro area is a risk for the euro area as a whole, meaning that one country not adhering to the rules can affect the economy of all Member States of the Union; whereas the currency union is only as strong as its Members, which requires all participating countries to respect economic and financial rules at national level and at the same time to strengthen their economies in their own interest and in that of the whole euro area, thus guaranteeing the well-being of all citizens in the long-term, as the consequences of irresponsible policies at national level have to be borne by the Union as a whole;
Amendment 103 #
2015/2344(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital H
Recital H
H. whereas the Community method was abandonsuspended in favour of intergovernmental agreements in order to allow for rapidurgent and timely responses during the crisis; whereas this has made the European Council the leading actor in the crisis, while the European Parliament and its national counterparts have been sidelinedinstruments such as the ESM were not possible to be established inside the Treaties due to its limits given Article 125 TFEU; whereas decisions had to be taken outside the existing institutions as later confirmed by the Pringle case; whereas in the long-term all of the instruments established during the crisis and the actions being taken now to prevent future crises should be inserted within the Community framework;
Amendment 122 #
2015/2344(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital J
Recital J
J. whereas the ECJ ruled in the Pringle case that the ESM is consistent with the TFEU and opened the dodue to the limits of the Treaties no new decision powers can be conferred to the institutions of the European Union; whereas under the current framework to a possible integration of that mechanism into the acquis communautairehe EU institutions and the ESM are limited to decisions taken by the finance ministers of the euro area; whereas the European Commission is able to participate in the administrative work in relation with in the current limits of the Treatiesstruments such as the ESM; whereas the incorporation of the ESM into Community law would require Treaty change;
Amendment 167 #
2015/2344(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Stresses that the introduction of the euro as a common currency has eliminated tried and tested policy options for counterbalancing asymmetric shocks such as exchange rate fluctuafluctuation risks, exchange costs as well as risks and lack of transparency in cross- border transactions; reiteratstresses that the relinquishing of autonomy over monetary policy therefore requires alternative adjustment mechbenefits of the euro are interconnected, as economic stability creates trust and credibility, reduces uncertainty for businesses and encourages companismes to cope with asymmetric macroeconomic shocks in order to make the euro zone an optimal currency area able, inter alia, to implement a proper policy mixinvest, creates more employment and better-quality jobs for citizens and allows for long-term planning of governments; stresses that the need for convergence and competitiveness are conditions for the functionality of a common currency area, since a country cannot restore its competitiveness in a sustainable manner by simply devaluating its currency;
Amendment 230 #
2015/2344(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Acknowledges the results achieved since the crisis broke in terms of risk reduction and better coordination; points in particular to the many measures taken by the EU institutions to address the shortcomings revealed by the crisis by strengthening coordination of national fiscal policies, in particular via the adoption of the Six-Pack and the Two-Pack Regulations; welcomes further the fact that the EU institutions have set up frameworks for action in current and future crises, namely by creating the European Financial Stability Mechanism (EFSM), the temporary European Financial Stabilisation Facility (EFSF) and its permanent successor, the European Stability Mechanism (ESM); underlines, however, that these mechanisms dramatically lack democratic oversight and parliamentarynotes that due to the constraints of the Treaties the ESM had to be established at intergovernmental level with parliamentary control primarily taking place at national level, national governments being responsible vis-à-vis their national parliaments, within the limits set by the Constitutional Court of each countrol, and hence ownership; y; stresses that in the long- term all of the established instruments shall be inserted within the Community framework in order to also ensure parliamentary control through the European Parliament;
Amendment 267 #
2015/2344(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. BelievStresses that in order to regain trust, the euro must deliver on its promise of stability, convergence, growth and jobs; regards a fiscal capacity as a vital element in this entthe introduction of the euro led to closer economic and monetary cooperation that allowed the internal market to develop further, for the whole European economy to perform better, bringing more jobs and greater prosperity for European citizens benefiting individuals, businesses and whole economies in the euro area, including greater choice and stable prices for consumers and citizens, greater security and more opportunities for businesses and markets, promoting trade and investment, improving economic stability and growth, more integrated financial markets and stronger priese, which can be successful only if solidarity is closely linked tnce for the EU in the global economy; underlines that the single currency brings new strengths and opportunities arising from integration and scale of the euro aresponsibilita economy, meanaking that financial support is provided on the basis of clear criteria; e single market more efficient and doing business in the euro area more cost-effective and less risky; stresses that the euro remains an attractive reserve currency for third countries and a trustworthy currency for new Member States, which was proven by the fact that, despite the economic crisis, several countries recently decided to join the euro area: Cyprus and Malta in 2008, Slovakia in 2009, Estonia in 2011, Latvia in 2014 and Lithuania in 2015;
Amendment 367 #
2015/2344(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Argues in consequence that three pillars of a fiscal capacity should be distinguished, wherein action should be undertaken in the framework of a common toolbox to address the different functions, i.e. incentivising convergence and sustainable structural reforms, absorbing asymmetric shocks, and absorbing symmetric shocks; takes note of the various proposals regarding designs put forward on this matter by politicians and academiathe current Treaties, especially considering the subsidiarity principle laid down in Article 5 TEU;
Amendment 7 #
2015/2274(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 1 a (new)
Citation 1 a (new)
– having regard to the Council conclusions on the agreement on Iran's nuclear programme of 20 July 2015,
Amendment 29 #
2015/2274(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Believes that the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), otherwise known as the Iran Nuclear Deal, was a notable achievement for European diplomacy in particular, and that Europe is now responsible for not simply ensuring its strict and full implementation, but for maintaining the spirit of negotiations in a way that benefits the peoples of both Iran and the EU; welcomes the establishment of the Joint Commission comprised of representatives of Iran and the E3/EU+3 (China, France, Germany, the Russian Federation, the United Kingdom, and the United States, with the VP/HR);
Amendment 56 #
2015/2274(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Stresses that the EU should demonstrate its credibility in terms of delivering on the nuclear agreement; notes that there will have to be more confidence building measures in the future, while at the same time the appropriate effective controls have to be in place and have to be credible; welcomes openness in the relations with Iran, but this should be measured; calls for a step-by-step approach to solve issues; underlines that if the nuclear agreement is not respected by Iran the sanctions can be reintroduced;
Amendment 59 #
2015/2274(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Welcomes the institutional changes made within the European External Action Service (EEAS) to reflect the new period of EU-Iran relations; welcomes the establishment of an Iran Task Force in the EEAS with the objective of coordinating the different strands of action of all Iran related issues; welcomes the steps taken by the EEAS for the establishment of an EU Delegation in Tehran, to enable better public education within the country about the EU itself, to counter misunderstandings and to build a stronger basis of popular support for growing cooperation between the EU and Iran;
Amendment 99 #
2015/2274(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Recognises that differences exist between the EU and Iran on the use of the death penalty; reaffirms its opposition to the death penalty; nevertheless believes cooperation on anti-narcotics programmes and on the question of juvenile executions, in line with Iran’s own commitments, could provide a common agenda for addressing this question;
Amendment 239 #
2015/2274(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 a (new)
Paragraph 18 a (new)
18a. Expresses its deep concern about Iran's ballistic missile tests; underlines that the North Atlantic Council of 8 and 9 July 2016 has stated that the development of Iran's ballistic missile tests are inconsistent with UN Security Council Resolution 2231;
Amendment 334 #
2015/2274(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25 a (new)
Paragraph 25 a (new)
25a. Notes that constructive participation of Iran and Saudi Arabia is needed to find solutions to end armed conflicts in Iraq, Syria and Yemen, and the resulting migration flows;
Amendment 361 #
2015/2274(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26 a (new)
Paragraph 26 a (new)
26a. Notes that Iran has two parallel political systems, one is religious and has not particularly changed and the other is the official state system that after the election of President Rohani has opened up; underlines that the Majlis is pro- reform and pro Europe, which reflects the will of the Iranian people and which should lead to constructive relations; states that the religious side has the supremacy; stresses that the situation in Iran has to be closely monitored;
Amendment 370 #
2015/2274(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26 b (new)
Paragraph 26 b (new)
26b. Notes that Iran has opened up, because it needs help in order to satisfy the needs of its citizens and to keep the young and well educated people in the country which is important for its stability;
Amendment 407 #
2015/2274(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 28
Paragraph 28
28. Welcomes the fact that the adoption of the 2013 Islamic Penal Code and Iran’s ratification of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child prohibits child executions and allows all juvenile offenders sentenced to death prior to 2013 to seek retrial; calls on Iran to ensure this prohibition is fully implemented and that all relevant offenders are made aware of this right; calls on Iran to declare a moratorium on the death penalty, at least for juvenile offenders;
Amendment 432 #
2015/2274(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 29
Paragraph 29
29. Calls on Iran to live up fully to its commitments under the Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Iran, the International Covenant on Political and Civil Rights and the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights by ensuring the enjoyment by its citizens of individual rights without discrimination as to sex, language, religion, political or other opinion, national, ethnic or social origin, or other status, as provided for in these instruments; points out that this includes a basic right to equality before the law, as well as the right of equal access to education, health care and professional opportunities;
Amendment 470 #
2015/2274(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 30 a (new)
Paragraph 30 a (new)
30a. Calls on the Government of Iran to address the substantive concerns highlighted in the reports of the UN Special Rapporteur and the UN Secretary- General on the situation of human rights in Iran, as well as the specific calls to action found in resolutions of the UN General Assembly;
Amendment 473 #
2015/2274(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 30 b (new)
Paragraph 30 b (new)
30b. Instructs its President to forward this resolution to the VP/HR, the Council, the Commission the governments and parliaments of the Member States and the Government and Parliament of the Islamic Republic of Iran;
Amendment 1 #
2015/2234(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 11
Citation 11
– having regard to the 22n3rd meeting of the ASEAN-EU Joint Cooperation Committee (JCC) held in Jakarta on 54 February 20156,
Amendment 5 #
2015/2234(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 14
Citation 14
– having regard to the 267th ASEAN Summit held in Kuala Lumpur and Langkawi in Malaysia from 2618 to 28 April2 November 2015,
Amendment 25 #
2015/2234(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital J a (new)
Recital J a (new)
Ja. whereas the EU is a top foreign investor and trade partner of the Philippines;
Amendment 43 #
2015/2234(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Suggests the Philippines takes full advantage of its role as ASEAN Chair in 2017 and hosting of the East Asia Summit (EAS), the ASEAN Summit and the ASEAN Defence Ministers' Meeting (ADMM and ADMM Plus) to promote regional collaboration, maritime security and peace in East and Southeast Asia including with China and Japan, and to reinforce global security cooperation on common threats by ASEAN and its Member States; Calls for the EU to associate itself in these processes and in the Summits;
Amendment 46 #
2015/2234(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 b (new)
Paragraph 2 b (new)
2b. Encourages the government to continue fostering further progress in the elimination of corruption and the promotion of human rights;
Amendment 50 #
2015/2234(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Underlines the importance of than inclusive as possible Mindanao peace process;
Amendment 66 #
2015/2234(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Calls on the Philippines, as one of the countries having been granted GSP+ status by the EU, to ratify andensure effective implementation of all the core international conventions relating to human and labour rights, the environment and good governance, as listed in Annex VIII to Regulation (EU) No 978/2012;
Amendment 68 #
2015/2234(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 a (new)
Paragraph 10 a (new)
10a. Takes note of the GSP+ country assessment on the Philippines, particularly as regards the ratification of all seven UN human rights conventions relevant to the EU's GSP+ ; highlights the work remaining in the implementation; recognises the steps the government has taken and the positive progress so far;
Amendment 75 #
2015/2234(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Encourages the Philippines to continue improving the investment climate, including the FDI environment, by increasing transparency and good governance and further developing infrastructure, where appropriate through public-private partnerships;
Amendment 83 #
2015/2234(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Looks favourably upon the scoping procedure on a futurenegotiations on a Free Trade Agreement with the Philippines;
Amendment 86 #
2015/2234(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Takes note that 6800 000 Filipinos are living in the EU and that Filipino seamen working on EU-registered ships submit remittances of more than EUR 23 billion to the Philippines annually; considers that the EU should further develop people-to- people exchanges of students, academics and scientific researchers, and cultural exchanges;
Amendment 88 #
2015/2234(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Calls for the establishment of a regular exchange mechanisms between the European External Action Service (EEAS) and Parliament, so as to allow Parliament to follow up on the implementation of the Framework Agreement and the achievement of its objectives;
Amendment 149 #
2015/2041(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Believes that representademocratically elected and controlled State institutions ofat national, regional and local governments should not fall under the EU lobby register if they have their own mandatory lobby register and do not offer workspace for private or corporate actors within their representationslevel and their representations should be excluded from the transparency register;
Amendment 1235 #
2015/0275(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 14
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 14
Directive 2008/98/EC
Article 26 – paragraph 3
Article 26 – paragraph 3
Member States may exempt the competent authorities from keeping a register of establishments or undertakings which collect or transport quantities of non- hazardous waste not exceeding 20 tonnes and of hazardous waste not exceeding 2 tonnes annually.
Amendment 1241 #
2015/0275(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 14
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 14
Directive 2008/98/EC
Article 26 – paragraph 4
Article 26 – paragraph 4
Amendment 18 #
2014/2249(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas the provisions of the Lisbon Treaty have not yet been exploited to their full potential; whereas some proposals can only be fully realised by Treaty change, emphasising a two-step approach to EU reform (within and beyond the Treaties) and this resolution aims only to provide an assessment of the legal possibilities in the Treaties to improve the functioning of the European Union;
Amendment 379 #
2014/2249(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 28
Paragraph 28
28. Calls on the European Parliament, the Council and the Commission to organise better co-operation modalities with the Committee of the Regions (CoR) and the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) in order to be able to takeensure that their opinions can be taken into account at an earlier stage in the legislative proceduress;
Amendment 392 #
2014/2249(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 29
Paragraph 29
29. Stresses the importance of the subsidiarity principle, as laid down in Article 5 TEU, which is binding on all institutions and bodies, notably the CoR and the EESC, and of the instruments contained in Protocol (No 2) on the application of the principles of subsidiarity and proportionality; recalls in this context the respective roles assigned to the national parliaments and the CoR; supports a flexible interpretation of the deadlines enshrined in the Protocol and calls on the Commission to improve the quality of its responses to reasoned opinions;
Amendment 404 #
2014/2249(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 30 a (new)
Paragraph 30 a (new)
30a. Stresses the importance of Article 9 TFEU for ensuring that the social consequences of legal and policy measures of the EU are taken into account;
Amendment 533 #
2014/2249(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 47 a (new)
Paragraph 47 a (new)
47a. Stresses that the EU budget is designed to fund common policies, assist weak regions by applying the principle of solidarity, complete the internal market, promote European synergies and respond to existing and emerging challenges that call for a pan*European approach;
Amendment 704 #
2014/2249(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 73
Paragraph 73
73. Calls on the Commission to set upinclude social criteria forin the evaluation of Member States’ performance, and to recommend structural reform, through the modification of Regulation No 1303/2013 laying down common provisions on the European Regional Development Fund, the European Social Fund, the Cohesion Fund, the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development and the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund and laying down general provisions on the European Regional Development Fund, the European Social Fund, the Cohesion Fund and the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund, to ensure better use of regional and social fundmacro-economic performance, and for recommending and supporting structural reforms;
Amendment 877 #
2014/2249(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 104 a (new)
Paragraph 104 a (new)
104a. Reiterates that this resolution aims only to provide an assessment of the legal possibilities in the Treaties to improve the functioning of the European Union;
Amendment 883 #
2014/2249(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital Va (new)
Recital Va (new)
Va. whereas the agreement signed by the Heads of State or Government states the right of further deepening of EMU and that only the United Kingdom is exempted from further political integration, without prejudice to the Treaty of Lisbon and the obligations and rights of the Member States and the institutions, including the full legislative rights of the European Parliament on the basis of a Commission proposal after the result of the referendum; Or. {EN}en
Amendment 887 #
2014/2249(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital 104a (new)
Recital 104a (new)
104a. Stresses that the modifications to the Treaties envisaged in the agreement concerning a new settlement for the United Kingdom within the European Union will have to be made in accordance with the ordinary revision procedure, through a Convention charged with the redefinition of the rights and obligations of the United Kingdom and further development of the EU, including the deepening of the EMU;
Amendment 888 #
2014/2249(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital 104b (new)
Recital 104b (new)
104b. States that the European Parliament will work on secondary legislation after the referendum in the United Kingdom together with the Council and after a legislative initiative of the Commission within the framework and principles of the Treaties;
Amendment 42 #
2014/2231(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Calls on the EED founding parties, especially on all EU Member States and the European Commission, to fulfil the obligations to which they committed themselves when establishing the EED;
Amendment 49 #
2014/2231(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Calls on Belgium to at least assess the possibility of returning tax revenues received from the EED and its employees in the form of funding for EED projects; recalls that the EED is functioning as a private foundation under Belgian law;
Amendment 8 #
2014/2228(INI)
i.) to specify the role and the legal quality of the Regulatory Cooperation Council’'s findings, taking into consideration that any direct application of its recommendations for the relevant EU instances would imply a breach of the law-making procedures laid down in the Treaties; As TTIP is expected to be a ‘living agreement’, to which additional sectoral annexes may be added in the future, it is appropriate to ensure that this mechanism will guarantee the possibility for parliamentary oversight so as to ensure that the EP and the US Congress are informed, and that they can initiate and shape the regulatory dialogue foreseen by TTIP, respecting the legislative parliamentary rights.
Amendment 16 #
2014/2228(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 – point i
Paragraph 1 – point i
i) to ensurdetermine that TTIP will make a significant positive contribution to creating more and better jobs and set ambitious global trade standards for sustainable development and labour;
Amendment 26 #
2014/2228(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1. - Point (d) - Subpoint (ii.)
Paragraph 1. - Point (d) - Subpoint (ii.)
ii.) while the investor-state dispute settlement (ISDS) is an appropriate tool to protect investors and assure that investments are treated in a fair and non- discriminatory way, to oversee that it does not undermine the capacity of European, national and local authoritieparliaments to legislate their own policies, in particular social and environmental policies, and therefore respect the constitutional framework of the Member States and the EU;
Amendment 34 #
2014/2228(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 – point ii
Paragraph 1 – point ii
ii) to ensure that TTIP includes comprehensivdoes not contravene the provisions on labour laws and policies that are consistent withof the core ILO Conventions and the Decent Work Agenda, with a commitment to promote higher standards and, furthermore, to ensure that where disputes arise labour provisions will also have a conditional dimension;
Amendment 39 #
2014/2228(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1- Point (e) -subpoint (iv.)
Paragraph 1- Point (e) -subpoint (iv.)
iv) to implement the recommendations of the European Ombudsman from 6 January 2015 to further enhance the legitimacy and transparency of the negotiating process by fully complying with the rules on public access to documents, by making available relevant documents on its website more proactively and comprehensively, and by ensuring more balanced and transparent public participation by their national parliaments;
Amendment 43 #
2014/2228(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1.- Point (e) -subpoint (iv.) - b (new)
Paragraph 1.- Point (e) -subpoint (iv.) - b (new)
iv)b - to check legally what a mixed-type agreement is and what it means politically
Amendment 47 #
2014/2228(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 – point iii
Paragraph 1 – point iii
iii) to ensure that the horizontal dimensions ofexisting labour and social provisions are recognised and fully integrated into all relevant operational parts of the agreementof partner countries and of the EU are recognised and safeguarded to ensure a coherent and comprehensive approach to trade and sustainable development;
Amendment 61 #
2014/2228(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 – point iv
Paragraph 1 – point iv
iv) to ensure thatwork towards a situation where civil society can also make a meaningful contribution to implementing relevant TTIP provisions;
Amendment 78 #
2014/2228(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 – point v
Paragraph 1 – point v
v) to take immediate steps to safeguard the right of EU governments and of the US government to legislate, organise, set quality and safety standards for, manage and regulate public services;
Amendment 100 #
2014/2228(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 – point vii
Paragraph 1 – point vii
vii) to take steps to promote the uptake of create incentives for voluntary corporate social responsibility (CSR), which must be additional to and not replace existing labour and environmental laws;
Amendment 114 #
2014/2228(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 – point viii
Paragraph 1 – point viii
viii) to guarantee that agreement on any dispute-settlement mechanism must take into accountconsideration the results of the public consultation on investor-state dispute settlement (ISDS), must be fully transparent and democratically accountable, must retain the possibility of dealing with the disputes in court and must not hinder legislators from passing and enforcing laws in the area of employment policy for their countries;
Amendment 125 #
2014/2228(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 – point ix
Paragraph 1 – point ix
ix) to take steps to embed a ‘posinegative listing’ approach in the agreement;
Amendment 125 #
2014/2219(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 a (new)
Paragraph 11 a (new)
11a. Reiterates its call to increase the cooperation and coordination between the different EU-level monitoring and crisis response capacities; further urges to rationalise the existing structures to reduce unnecessary duplications, including by merging overlapping capacities; takes the view that the linguistic profiles of the staff working at these monitoring centres should be brought in line with the languages spoken in the most relevant crisis areas, in particular Russian and Arabic; calls for enhanced cooperation and information sharing between EU-level monitoring centres and the corresponding services in the Member States;
Amendment 198 #
2014/2219(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 a (new)
Paragraph 16 a (new)
16a. Takes the view that recent terrorist attacks in EU countries demonstrate that it is increasingly difficult to separate internal from external security and calls on the Member States and EU institutions to better connect their efforts in these spheres; calls on Member States to step up the sharing of security-related intelligence, making use of the existing coordination facilities at the European level; demands that the cooperation on counter-terrorism matters should be reinforced in the EU's relations with countries in the Middle East and North Africa, including through training and capacity building in the security sector, information sharing and exchange of best practices;
Amendment 229 #
2014/2219(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Points out that energy is increasingly being used as a foreign policy tool and recalls that energy cooperation lies at the foundation of European integration; calls for increased coherence and coordination between foreign policy and energy policy; takes the view that energy security should be part of the comprehensive approach to the EU’s external action and believes that energy policy must be in line with the Union’s other priority policies, including its security, foreign and neighbourhood, trade, and development policies, as well as its policies in defence of human rights; calls on the HRVP and the Commission to monitor and address the control of infrastructures by non-EU entities, notably by state-owned companies, national banks or sovereign funds from third countries, penetrating the EU energy market or hampering diversification, including in the nuclear sector; stresses that non-EU energy companies must be subject to the competition rules applicable to the EU energy market;
Amendment 236 #
2014/2219(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Welcomes the establishment of the post of Vice-President for the Energy Union and the Commission’s communication on European Energy Security Strategy; calls on the Commission and the Member States to intensify cooperation in order to implement short- and long-term actions listed in this strategy; insists on the need to strengthen the coherence between EU foreign policy and other policies with an external dimension, such as energy policy, and expects the Commission’s new cluster- based structure to deliver results in this regard; urges further reflection on the compatibility ofsteps to bring energy security goals in line with other objectives pursued by the EU; calls on the HR/VP to develop strategic priorities for the external energy policy enshrined in the general foreign policy objectives;
Amendment 245 #
2014/2219(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
Paragraph 21
21. Takes the view that a solidarity mechanism should be put in place in order to deal with possible energy disruptions; believes that an interconnected energy infrastructure should be further developed and that efforts to diversify the EU’s energy supply should be accelerated in order to strengthen the energy independence of Member Statesthe EU;
Amendment 297 #
2014/2219(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 28
Paragraph 28
28. Calls for a close engagement with those eastern European neighbours which have not yet concluded Association Agreements with the EU; including by promoting bilateral cooperation in areas of mutual interest; recalls, however, that EU assistance can only be effective if there is sufficient ownership on the part of the partner countries;
Amendment 305 #
2014/2219(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 29
Paragraph 29
29. Urges Russia to honour its commitments and obligations, including those enshrined in the UN Charter, the OSCE Helsinki Final Act and the Budapest Memorandum; strongly condemns Russia´s military intervention and hybrid war against Ukraine, as well as the illegal annexation of Crimea; highlights the alarming deterioration regarding the respect for human rights, the freedom of speech and media freedom in Crimea; urges Russia to de- escalate and to withdraw its troops from Ukrainian territory; calls for the immediate and full implementation of the Minsk Protocol;
Amendment 313 #
2014/2219(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 30
Paragraph 30
30. Supports the sanctions adopted by the EU in reaction to the Russian aggression against Ukraine and stresses that these are scalable and reversible, depending especially on the fulfilment of the Minsk agreement;
Amendment 321 #
2014/2219(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 31
Paragraph 31
31. Emphasises the need for the EU and its Member States to speak with one voice vis- à-vis Russia; calls on the HR/VP to develop, as a matter of priority, a common EU strategy on Russia, aimed at securing a commitment from Russia on peace and stability in Europe; believes that a good relationship between Russia and the EU, based on respect for international law and other international obligations, would be in the common interest and hopes that Russia will show itself open to such a development by respecting international law;
Amendment 326 #
2014/2219(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 31 a (new)
Paragraph 31 a (new)
31a. Urges the EEAS and the Commission to present an action plan with concrete measures to counter the misinformation and propaganda campaigns used by Russia both inside and outside the EU; calls for cooperation with the NATO Strategic Communications Centre of Excellence on this matter;
Amendment 11 #
2014/2145(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Calls for an interinstitutional agreement to be concluded between the European Parliament, the Commission and the Council providing for parliamentary validationscrutiny of the various stages of the European Semester, starting with the Annual Growth Survey;
Amendment 24 #
2014/2145(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Welcomes the setting-up of the Interparliamentary Conference on Economic and Financial Governance of the European Union; underscores, nevertheless, its limits when it comes to encouraging accountability on the part of decision-makers; points out that responsiparliamentary scrutiny and accountabilitiesy must be assumtake place at the level where decisions are taken or implemented; at the appropriate level, with national parliaments scrutinisingdvocates therefore strenghtening legitimacy at both national and European level, by foreseeing the adoption of National Reform Programmes and possible Convergence Partnerships by national governparliaments and the European Parliament scrutinising the European executive, ands well as the adoption of an EU legal act under the ordinary legislative procedure establishing Convergence Guidelines which will provide a basis for the European Semester next to the Annual Growth Survey; insists that any such cooperation must not lead to the establishment of a new joint parliamentary body;
Amendment 30 #
2014/2145(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Takes the view that it is vital to distinguish between countries’ operating expenditure and their productive investments, and that it is for the Commission, with the help of Eurostat, to lay down, in advance, strict eligibility criteria that allow for more favourable treatment of productive investments that guarantee the viability of public finances in the long term, in accordance with Article 126(3) of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union (TFEU)Welcomes the Communication adopted by the European Commission on 13 January 2015 clarifying the way flexibility will be applied by the latter in the Stability and Growth Pact;
Amendment 38 #
2014/2145(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
Amendment 13 #
2014/2086(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
Amendment 17 #
2014/2086(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
Amendment 4 #
2013/2259(REG)
Parliament's Rules of Procedure
Rule 90 – paragraph 4
Rule 90 – paragraph 4
4. At any stage of the negotiations and from the end of the negotiations to the conclusion of the agreement, Parliament may, on the basis of a report from the committee responsible, and after considering any relevant proposal tabled pursuant to Rule 121, adopt recommendations and require them to be taken into account before the conclusion of the international agreement under consideration.
Amendment 328 #
2013/2188(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 69
Paragraph 69
69. Urges the Commission to present, by September 2014, a proposal for a legal basisInsists that a proper legal basis must be established for the EU to develop its own intelligence and data collection facility; urges the HR/VP to regularly account for the activities of the EU Intelligence Analysis Centrer (IntCen), as well as a proper oversight mechanism adapted to its activities, including regular reporting to the European Parliamentincluding full compliance with fundamental human rights and applicable EU data privacy rules; notes that the IntCen is part of the European External Action Service, and as such produces strategic analysis for EU decision makers based on information provided by the EU Member States and that it does not collect data itself; calls for regular reporting to the responsible bodies of the European Parliament and intends to improve the present oversight mechanism in this regard;
Amendment 69 #
2013/2185(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital S
Recital S
S. whereas although the national parliaments’ role and contribution are clear under the new institutional set-up stemming from the Lisbon Treaty, the new provisions have been implemented in the absence of a clear overall institutional vision;
Amendment 75 #
2013/2185(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital T
Recital T
Amendment 80 #
2013/2185(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital U
Recital U
U. whereas, almost five years after the entry into force of the Lisbon Treaty, with a view to future Conventions, rel a reflection is needed on the experience drawn from the different forms of cooperations between the European Parliament and the national parliaments now need be consolidated and properly organised in order to avoid duplication and to help to giwith a view to giving ever greater democratic legitimacy to the European integration process, as well as to ensureing that democratic scrutiny is exercised in a timely manner and at the level at which decisions are taken and implemented and that everyone all parties in the legislative process receive the information they require;
Amendment 81 #
2013/2185(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital U a (new)
Recital U a (new)
Ua. whereas this reflection should be carried out after the forthcoming European elections, in close cooperation with national parliaments
Amendment 130 #
2013/2185(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Views interparliamentary meetings as places where EU policies and national policies come together and feed off each other, to the benefit of both; believes that a key function of such meetings is to allow national parliaments to take account of the European perspective in national debates, and the European Parliament to take account of the national perspective in European debates; reiterates that the aim of such cooperation is not to form a new joint parliamentary body for inclusion in the Union’s current decision-making set- up, as this would be both ineffective and undemocratic and unconstitutional;
Amendment 135 #
2013/2185(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Draws attention the fact that the novel European interparliamentary system that isis still in the process of taking shape is in need of a legal framework and of more formal procedures, to be established jointly with the national parliaments, in order to move forward with the process of ‘parliamentarising’ the European Union and consolidate the multitier parliamentary system; takes the view therefore that any attempt to devise a common framework for all types of interparliamentary cooperation is premature;
Amendment 138 #
2013/2185(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
Amendment 142 #
2013/2185(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
Amendment 145 #
2013/2185(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
Amendment 147 #
2013/2185(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
Amendment 171 #
2013/2185(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24
Paragraph 24
Amendment 20 #
2013/2130(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Article 1
Article 1
1. Stresses the need to strengthen the Commission’s democratic legitimacy, independence and political role, by linkingates that the new procedure that the Commission’s president is elected by the EP that this is linked to the voters’s choice more directly to the election of the Commission’s Presidein the European elections will strengthen the Commission’s legitimacy and political role and has made the European elections more important;.
Amendment 26 #
2013/2130(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Urges the next Convention to rethink the way in which the Commission’s President is elected in order to reinforcemmission’s President to consider in which way the Ccommission’s democratic legitimacy, includiposition, construction and political priorities will streng then a possibilitcy ofwhich its direct electionclose to the citizens;
Amendment 60 #
2013/2130(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Considers that, under the Treaties in force, the solution to be adopted may involve the establishment of a rotation system of Commissioners with portfolio and Commissioners without portfolio, thus ensuring relative stability in the number and content of portfolios and guaranteeing at the same time that the representation of the specificities and interests of all Member States is well balanced in the Commission’s decision-making process; believes that, within this framework, Commissioners without portfolio should fully participate in the decision-making process and could undertake representative duties for the Commission at European level; The President should use his right of reshuffling between Commissioners with and without portfolios;
Amendment 110 #
2013/2130(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 36
Paragraph 36
36. Recalls that a number of technical questions, such as delegated acts, implementing measures, impact assessment, treatment of legislative initiatives and parliamentary questions, needs an update in the light of the experience gained during this legislative term;
Amendment 112 #
2013/2130(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 38
Paragraph 38
38. Invites the Council of Ministers to express its position on the possibility of participating in a trilateral agreement with Parliament and the Commission with the aim of making further progress on the technical issues already referred to in the Interinstitutional Agreement on Better Lawmaking;
Amendment 74 #
2012/2078(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Disagrees with ‘the term 'contractualisation’ of the relationship between the Union and the Member State arrangements' and encourages to find better ways to formally link the funds made available under the competitiveness and convergence instrument (CCI) and the structural reforms, and reiterates that the lack of Union competences and of Union powers can be overcome by using the appropriate procedures or, in absence of an appropriate legal basis, by amending the Treaties;
Amendment 101 #
2012/2078(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 35
Paragraph 35
35. Is of the opinion that the European Stability Mechanism, as a mechanism covering Member States whose currency is the euro, can be the financial backstop of the SRM, which could cover more Member States than the ESM, providing that a country concerned has fulfilled all its obligations and that insolvent banks are not covered;
Amendment 110 #
2012/2078(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 39
Paragraph 39
39. Reiterates its call for the presentation of a legislative proposal to establish a competitiveness and convergence instrument under Article 121(6) TFEU, as an incentive-based mechanism of enhanced economic policy coordination, in particular regarding structural reforms, for all Member States whose currency is the euro which is open to the voluntary participation of non-euro countries;
Amendment 133 #
2012/2078(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 47
Paragraph 47
47. Reiterates the call for the gradual roll- over of excessive debt into a redemption fund for the euro area bWelcomes the setting up on 2 July 2013 by the Commission, and following the agreements of the 2-Pack, of an expert group under the chair of Mrs Gertrude Trumpel-Gugerell, which is tasked on the model ofwith thoroughly assessing the Germain Economic Council of Experts; considers Article 352 TFEU to offer a legal basis for the establishment of such a fund for Member States whose currency is the euro, if necessary in conjunction with an enhanced cooperation of these Member Stafeatures of a potential redemption fund and eurobills, including any legal provisions, financial architecture and complementary budgetary frameworks; intends to position itself on these matters after the expert group's report has been presentesd;
Amendment 194 #
2012/2078(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 60
Paragraph 60
60. Considers the reversed qualified majority voting in the Fiscal Compact as a merelymore as a political declaration without any legally binding effect on Member Statesthan an effective decision making instrument, and calls insteadtherefore for the integration of this voting rulee RQM into the Treaties and for the modification of, especially in Articles 121, 126 and 148 TFEU, in such a way that the proposals or recommendations submitted by the Commission may enter into force if no objection has been expressed by Parliament or the Council within a certain predefined period, in order to ensure fully-fledged legal certainty36;
Amendment 240 #
2012/2078(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 71
Paragraph 71
71. Considers the inclusion of the possibility for the Union to budget for a deficit which shall not exceed a reference value to be specified in the Treaties, together with the establishment of proper mechanisms ensuring the avoidance of an excessive deficit at the European level;
Amendment 43 #
2012/2062(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Expresses Parliament's wish, as the only directly elected EU institution, to be closely associated with this reshaped policy framework, and its determination to continue to play its full role while respecting the role of each institution in accordance with the Treaty; reiterates its will to intensify interinstitutional cooperation, including in the framework of thea contact group of the Committee on Foreign Affairs and its Subcommittee on Human Rights entrusted with the follow- up to the review and the action plan; insists on the need for all institutions to combine their efforts in this process and calls, therefore, for a joint declaration committing them to common founding principles and objectives;
Amendment 70 #
2012/2062(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Believes that the EU Strategic Framework on Human Rights and Democracy and the accompanying action plan, which have a three-year timeframe, will rationalise country priority objectives, inter alia by covering thematic EU guidelines and related local strategies so as to provide a coherent framework for all EU action; calls for prompt finalisation of all human rights country strategies, their rapid implementation and an assessment of best practices; is convinced that these strategies will allow accurate annual assessments of the implementation of the human rights clauses set out in framework agreements, believes that the European Parliament should have access to information regarding the country strategies;
Amendment 84 #
2012/2062(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Recommends that the High Representative base this mechanism on recognition of the potential risk of a partner country breaching international human rights standards, by including specific features of a genuine ‘early warning’ system in the clause, and on the establishment of a graduated framework based on consultation, steps and consequences, similar to the one provided for in the Cotonou Agreement and following the example of the monitoring mechanism put in place for the EU- Turkmenistan Partnership and Cooperation agreement; notes that such a system, based on dialogue, would help to identify and address a deteriorating environment and repeated and/or systematic human rights violations in breach of international law, and make it possible to discuss corrective measures within a binding framework; calls, therefore, for the review also to assess the role, mandate and objectives of human rights dialogues and consultation, which should be differently thought out and designed;
Amendment 86 #
2012/2062(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 a (new)
Paragraph 15 a (new)
15 a. Welcomes the setting up of the mechanism for monitoring human rights situations by the Parliament, established in the framework of the conclusion of the Partnership and Cooperation agreement with Turkmenistan; recommends that similar monitoring mechanisms are foreseen for other agreements as well, on a systematic basis;
Amendment 133 #
2012/2062(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27
Paragraph 27
27. Takes the view that the EU Strategic Framework on Human Rights and Democracy and the corresponding action plan are particularly significant, as they represent a common commitment endorsed by the High Representative, the Council, the Commission and the Member States; welcomes the recognition of the leading role played by Parliament in promoting human rights and democracy; expects that Parliament will be duly involved in the implementation phase of the action plan, inter alia through exchanges in the Ca contact Ggroup on human rights of the Committee on Foreign Affairs and its Subcommittee on Human Rights, so that efforts can be combined;
Amendment 137 #
2012/2062(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 29
Paragraph 29
29. Commits itself to ensuring more systematic follow-up of its resolutions relating to human rights and of individual human rights cases, with the support of the recently established Human Rights Action Unit, and recommends increased cooperation between the Subcommittee on Human Rights and the Committee on Budgetary Controls, and with the Court of Auditors, in order to ensure that the objectives of the strategic review will be matched by adequate financial support from the Union;
Amendment 107 #
2012/2036(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point ac a (new)
Paragraph 1 – point ac a (new)
(ac a) to recognize institutionalized democratic participation of citizens through elected representatives in the UN system as an important aspect to enhance the effectiveness and credibility of democracy promotion at the international and national levels;
Amendment 135 #
2012/2036(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point af
Paragraph 1 – point af
(af) to promote interaction on global issues between governments and parliaments and foster debate on the global role of parliaments; to strengthen the democratic nature, accoun and on the estability and transparency of global governance and allow for greater public and parliamentary participation in the activities of the UNshment of a United Nations Parliamentary Assembly (UNPA);
Amendment 136 #
2012/2036(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point af a (new)
Paragraph 1 – point af a (new)
(af a) to advocate the establishment of a UNPA in order to strengthen the democratic nature, accountability and transparency of the UN system and global governance and allow for greater public and parliamentary participation in the activities of the UN;
Amendment 13 #
2012/2025(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas enlargement has been part of the EU agenda since as early as the 1960s; whereas since the first enlargement in 1973, the EU has grown gradually, its membership rising from the six founding members to the current 27 (soon to be 28); whereas a further number of countries still aspires to become EU members;
Amendment 26 #
2012/2025(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D
Recital D
D. whereas 20 years after the Copenhagen summit the moment has come for a general re-evaluation of the accession criteria, of the established procedures and of enlargement policy as a whole; whereas Parliament contributes to improving the transparency and accountability of enlargement and thereby increasing public support for this process;
Amendment 43 #
2012/2025(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E a (new)
Recital E a (new)
E a. whereas a commitment to political, economic and legislative reforms is first and foremost in the best interest of the candidate and potential candidate countries and their citizens;
Amendment 59 #
2012/2025(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital H
Recital H
H. whereas true reconciliation between different peoples and the establishment of good neighbourly relations between countries contribute substantially to a genuine European integration process, and are of key importance to the enlargement process; whereas a number of candidate and potential candidate countries continue to have unresolved issues with their neighbours; whereas these issues should be resolved prior to accession;
Amendment 67 #
2012/2025(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Strongly believes that enlargement needs to continue to be a credible policy; considers it, therefore, important for the EU to fulfil the promises alreadyand the candidate and potential candidate countries to respect the commitments made and to create the conditions for ensuring that future enlargements are successful;
Amendment 75 #
2012/2025(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Considers that the Copenhagen criteria continue to represent a valuable basis and should remain at the heart of enlargement policy; underlines, however, the need to keep the economic subcriteria up to date in line with recent develstresses that full and rigorous compliance with these Copments in the sphere of economic governance, while taking due account of their social implications for the candidate and potential candidate hagen criteria is imperative and that the integration capacity of the European Union must be taken fully into accountries;
Amendment 83 #
2012/2025(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Amendment 91 #
2012/2025(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Points out that the EU continues to be attractive, also because of its unique combination of economic dynamism with a social model, and regrets that this social dimension has been largely neglected in the enlargement process; invites the Commission to reflect on possible options, including developing a set of social criteria, to address this deficiency and foster positive social transformation in the future EU Member States; stresses that failure to comply with the EU's common basic social standards constitutes a form of social dumping which is detrimental to European enterprises and workers;
Amendment 104 #
2012/2025(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Takes the view that strict conditionality requires that the progress of a country is effectively assessed at every stage of the process, and that countries wishing to join the EU should proceed from one stage to the next only once all the conditions have been met at each stage; notes, however, certastresses the importance of setting tendencies to exaggeration, and recommends avoiding requiring of candidransparent and fair benchmarks throughout the process; stresses that, in order to enhance the credibility and the effectiveness of the enlargement strategy, the Copenhagen criteria must be fully respected and complied with by Member States and potential candidate countries higher standards than those applying in the EU; stresses the importance of setting transparent and fair benchmarks throughout the processs well, in order to avoid requiring of applicant countries higher standards than those applied in some Member States of the Union;
Amendment 122 #
2012/2025(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
Amendment 133 #
2012/2025(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Believes that, in order to maintain the credibility of the enlargement process, the EU's integration capacity should be evaluated at an early stage and should be properly considered in the Commission's ‘opinion’ for each potential candidate state, outlining the major concerns in this regard; is of the view that a comprehensive impact assessment should then follow; in this context, considers essential the Union's ability to act and take decisions democratically and efficiently, the overall contribution of the Union's financial resources to economic and social cohesion as well as the Union's capacity to pursue its political objectives;
Amendment 142 #
2012/2025(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Welcomes the new negotiating approach that prioritises issues related to the judiciary and fundamental rights, as well as to justice and home affairs; agrees that these should be tackled early in the accession process and that the corresponding chapters should be opened accordingly on the basis of action plans, as they require the establishment of convincing track records; calls on the Commission to report to Parliament regularly on progress in these areas, and for the monthly pre-accession reports of the EU delegations to be forwardedavailable to the members of the Committee on Foreign Affairs upon request;
Amendment 160 #
2012/2025(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Encourages greater participation by civil society and non-state actors in the accession process; stresses that civil society can work as an engine of approximation with the EU and create bottom-up pressure for the implementation of the European agenda; calls for additionalstresses the importance of adequate financial support, inter alia via the Civil Society Facility;
Amendment 192 #
2012/2025(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Reiterates its position that bilateral issues should not represent or be used as an obstacle in the accession process, butTakes the view that any acceding State should resolve its main internal and bilateral problems, particularly those concerning territorial issues, before it can join the Union; these issues should be addressed in a constructive spirit and as early as possible, taking account of the EU's overall interests and its values; stresses that the accession negotiations should not be used to pre-empt the final settlement of such issues, notwithstanding and the obligation to fully comply with the acquis and respect the principles on which the EU itself is founded;
Amendment 228 #
2012/2025(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
Amendment 237 #
2012/2025(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Supports the Commission's commitment to improving the quality of the accession process by making it more benchmark-driven and transparent; takes the view that this will make the process fairer and more objectively measurable, thus further enhancing its credibility; in this context, recommends that the progress reports should be more assertive and clearer in their demandassessments; stresses that the benchmarks should not set additional conditions for the candidate and potential candidate countries, but should translate the general membership criteria into concrete steps towards accession;
Amendment 247 #
2012/2025(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Is of the opinion that, in order to maintain the support of the EU's citizens for further enlargement and the commitment of the citizens of the candidate and potential candidate countries to continue with reforms, it is crucial to present them with clear and comprehensive information on the political, socio- economic and cultural benefits of enlargement; considers it essential, in particular, to explain to the public how the pursuing of enlargement policy has brought in its wake new investment and export opportunities for the older Member States, and how it can help attain the EU's objectives in terms of tackling the economic crisis, creating jobs, protecting the environment and mitigating the effects of climate change, and enhancing security and safety, while at the same time accelerating the reform agenda and improving living conditions in the enlargement countries for the benefit of all European citizens; stresses the need to target, as a priority in this regard, young people and trade unions, as well as key opinion- formers such as journalists, representatives of civil society and economic actors;
Amendment 262 #
2012/2025(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Strongly believes that the EU can still attain great strategic benefits through enlargement policy; emphasises that EU membership represents a stable anchorprovides stability in thea swiftly changing international environment, and that ‘belonging to the club’European Union continues to offer hope for stabilitythe perspective of social development and prosperity, despite the ongoing economic crisis; is of the opinion that enlargement is a long-term strategic concept, which cannot necessarily be measured in terms of short-term balance sheets; considers it important to take due account of its value as representing soft but nevertheless essential power for the EU;
Amendment 267 #
2012/2025(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Remains fully committed to the prospect of enlargement, and calls on the Member States to maintain the momentum of the enlargement process by reconfirming the European perspective of every candidate and potential candidate country, notwithstanding the requirement of strict compliance with the Copenhagen criteria; stresses its conviction that with the Lisbon Treaty the EU can both pursue its enlargement agenda and maintain the impetus of deeper integration;
Amendment 275 #
2012/2025(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Recalls that the process is not concluded with the simple transposition of the acquis, and stresses the importance of effective implementation; considers that in order to maintain the credibility of the accession conditions, existingEU Member States should also be assessed for their continued compliance with the EU's fundamental values and the fulfilment of their commitments concerning the functioning of democratic institutions and the rule of law; calls on the Commission to work out a detailed proposal for a monitoring mechanism, building on the provisions of Article 7 TEU and Article 258 TFEU;
Amendment 284 #
2012/2025(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
Paragraph 21
21. Notes that the global financial crisis and the difficulties in the eurozone have highlighted the interdependence of national economies, both within and beyond the EU; emphasises, therefore, the importance of further consolidating economic and financial stability and fostering growth, also in the candidate and potential candidate countries; in these difficult circumstances, stresses the need to provide adequate pre-accession financial aid to candidate and potential candidate countries; welcomes the increase proposed by the Commission for the financial perspective 2014-2020; stresses, in this regard, the need to simplify and speed up procedures, as well as to strengthen the administrative capacity of the beneficiary countries, in order to ensure a high level of participation in EU programmes and to enhance absorption capacity; highlights the systemic importance of national fiscal stability and the increased EU focus on economic governance and recommends that the pre-accession dialogue adequately addresses the role of sound public finances;
Amendment 858 #
2012/0366(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 12 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 (new)
Article 12 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 (new)
In the case of filter cigarettes, the tipping paper must afford sufficient protection against product counterfeiting by means of its complexity. To this end it must, at the minimum, possess the following characteristics: (a) several visible print colours and production using gravure printing; (b) all white areas must be coated; (c) complex printing with partially thin structures; (d) printing on white base paper; (e) pre-perforation situated sufficiently far from the end of the cigarette.
Amendment 911 #
2012/0366(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 13 – paragraph 3
Article 13 – paragraph 3
3. The Commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 22 to define more detailed rules for the shape and size of unit packets in so far as these rules are necessary to ensure the full visibility and integrity of the health warnings shall be ensured before the first opening, during the opening and after reclosing of the unit packet.
Amendment 257 #
2012/0061(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part
1. For the purpose of implementing, applying and enforcing Directive 96/71/EC the competent authorities shall take into account factual elements characterising the activities carried out by an undertaking in the State in which it is established in order to determine whether it genuinely performs substantial activities, other than purely internal management and/or administrative activities. Such elements may includeemployer shall communicate to the competent authorities the following information:
Amendment 273 #
2012/0061(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point a
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point a
(a) the place where the undertaking has its registered office and administration, uses office space, pays taxes and social security, has a professional licence or is registered with the chambers of commerce or professional bodies,
Amendment 290 #
2012/0061(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point d
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point d
(d) the place where the undertaking performs its substantial business activity, including the conclusion of the majority of its contracts with clients, and where it employs administrative staff,
Amendment 308 #
2012/0061(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Amendment 317 #
2012/0061(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
In order to assess whether a posted worker temporarily carries out his or her work in a Member State other than the one in which he or she normally works, all factual elements characterising such work and the situation of the worker shall be examined by the competent authority.
Amendment 324 #
2012/0061(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2 – introductory part
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2 – introductory part
Such elements mayshall include:
Amendment 334 #
2012/0061(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2 – point a
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2 – point a
(a) the work is carried out for a limited period of timemaximum 24 months in another Member State;
Amendment 349 #
2012/0061(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2 – point c
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2 – point c
(c) the posted worker returns orand is expected to resume working toin the Member State from which he/she is posted after completion of the work or the provision of services for which he or she was posted;
Amendment 356 #
2012/0061(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2 – point d
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2 – point d
(d) travel, board and lodging/accommodation is provided or reimbursed by the employer who posts the worker, and if so, how this is done; as well ass well as the method of reimbursement;
Amendment 369 #
2012/0061(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2 point e a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2 point e a (new)
(e a) the requirements according to Article 3(1) are fulfilled.
Amendment 377 #
2012/0061(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 3
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 3
Amendment 400 #
2012/0061(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 3 a (new)
Article 3 a (new)
Article 3a If the competent authorities establish on the basis of the elements referred to in (1) and (2) that there is no genuine posting situation, the worker must be treated according to the legal provision of the Member State where the worker fulfils the greater part of his professional obligations.
Amendment 407 #
2012/0061(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 3 b (new)
Article 3 b (new)
Article 3b If the competent authority establishes that more than half of the following criteria are not fulfilled, the performing party shall be deemed to be an independent contractor: a) Absence of any financial or economic risk assumed by the performer of the contract, such as a personal and substantial investment in the undertaking from proper means or a personal and substantial participation in the undertaking's gains and losses. b) Absence of responsibility and decision- making powers of the performer of the contract regarding the financial means, the procurement policy or the pricing policy of the undertaking c) Absence of an obligation of result regarding the agreed work. d) The guarantee of payment of a fixed remuneration, regardless of the undertaking's results and the magnitude of the performance delivered by the performing party. e) The performing party not presenting itself as an employer to other persons or working mainly or usually for one contractor. Member States may complement this list with additional criteria at sectoral level, expressing subordination of the worker concerning the choice of activity, working conditions or conditions of remuneration. The application of these additional criteria shall be conditional on the scrutiny and approval of the European Commission and then be published and communicated clearly by the Member State.
Amendment 433 #
2012/0061(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – point c
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – point c
(c) make the information available to workers and service providers in English and other most relevant languages other than the national language(s) of the country in which the services are provided, if possible in summarised leaflet form indicating the main labour conditions applicable and upon requests in formats accessible to persons with disabilities; and indicates the complaints authority to which the posted worker can refer in case of non-compliance;
Amendment 441 #
2012/0061(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – point e
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – point e
(e) indicate, if possible, a contact person at the liaison office in charge of dealing with requests for information; and makes sure that all necessary information is made available for the posting company and posted workers;
Amendment 468 #
2012/0061(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 6 – paragraph 2
Article 6 – paragraph 2
2. The cooperation of the Member States shall in particular consist in replying without delay to reasoned requests for information and to carry out checks, inspections and investigations from competent authorities with respect to the situations of posting referred to in Article 1 (3) of Directive 96/71/EC, including investigation of any abuses of applicable rules on the posting of workers or possible cases of unlawful transnational activities.
Amendment 493 #
2012/0061(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 6 – paragraph 9
Article 6 – paragraph 9
9. The Commission and the competent authorities shall cooperate closely in order to examine any difficulties which might arise regarding the application of Article 3(10)implementation of Directive 96/71/EC.
Amendment 514 #
2012/0061(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 7 a (new)
Article 7 a (new)
Article 7a During the period of posting a worker to another Member State the inspection of the working conditions is the responsibility of the authorities of the host Member State. The host State can control on its own initiative and is not bound to any results or controls carried out by the authorities of the Member State of establishment.
Amendment 526 #
2012/0061(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. Member States may onlyshall at least impose the following administrative requirements and control measures:
Amendment 548 #
2012/0061(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) an obligation for a service provider established in another Member State to make a simple declaration tonotify the responsible national competent authorities at the latest atin English or the language of the host Member State prior to the commencement of the service provision, whereby the declaration may onlynotification shall at least cover the identity of the service provider, the presence of one or more clearly identifiable posted workers, their anticipated number, theanticipated number of posted workers and their personal identification details, the designated contact person, the beginning and anticipated duration and location of their presenceactivity, and the services justifying the posting;
Amendment 594 #
2012/0061(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – point d
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – point d
(d) an obligation to designate a contact person who can be contacted by the competent authorities of the Member State and who is authorised to negotiate, if necessary, on behalf of the employer with the relevant social partners in the Member State to which the posting takes place, in accordance with national legislation and practice, during the period in which the services are provided.
Amendment 609 #
2012/0061(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 9 – paragraph 3
Article 9 – paragraph 3
3. Within three years after the date referred to in Article 20, the necessity and appropriateness of the application of national control measures shall be reviewed by the European Commission in the light of the experiences with and effectiveness of the system for cooperation and exchange of information, the development of more uniform, standardised documents, the establishment of common principles or standards for inspections in the field of the posting of workers as well as technological developments, with a view to assessing the necessity and feasibility of an EU-wide digital prior notification system and to proposing, where appropriate, any necessary amendments or modifications.
Amendment 648 #
2012/0061(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 10 – paragraph 3
Article 10 – paragraph 3
3. If information is needed in the course of the inspections and in the light of the criteria in Article 3, the Member State where the service is provided and the Member State of establishment shall act in accordance with the rules on administrative cooperation, i.e. the competent authorities shall cooperate pursuant to the rules and principles laid down in Articles 6 and 7 of the enforcement directive.
Amendment 724 #
2012/0061(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 12 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 point a a (new)
Article 12 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 point a a (new)
(aa) Any outstanding travel, board and lodging/ accommodation costs unduly withheld by the employer.
Amendment 105 #
2011/2245(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point k a (new)
Paragraph 1 – point k a (new)
(ka) considers the establishment of the EED as an EU trust fund as planned in the framework of the new EU financial regulation; this EU trust fund should enter in the EU budget and should allow additional contributions from Member States and private actors; when establishing this EU trust fund, due attention should be paid to its flexibility;
Amendment 107 #
2011/2245(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point k b (new)
Paragraph 1 – point k b (new)
(kb) urges to consider however in priority the establishment of the EED as an EU external financing instrument within the EU institutional framework so as to guarantee that Parliament duly plays its legislative and budgetary power over the EU contribution and programming activities;
Amendment 109 #
2011/2245(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point l
Paragraph 1 – point l
(l) guarantee that the EU's contribution to the EED budget is delivered in full conformity with EUthe principles of good financial rulespractice, whilst reaffirming the right of the budgetary authority eventually to monitor and scrutinise the way this funding is used;
Amendment 131 #
2011/2245(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point o
Paragraph 1 – point o
(o) review after one year of activitieskeep under review the impact and performance of the EED and to consider in due course possible reforms to its size, structure, funding mechanism and executive accountability;
Amendment 15 #
2011/2191(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E
Recital E
E. whereas continued reforms and full implementation of these reforms in the field of, inter alia, the judiciary and fundamental rights and the fight against corruption remain essential to the strengthening of the rule of law for the benefit of all Croatian citizens;
Amendment 23 #
2011/2157(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas respect for and promotion of democracy and human rights – particularly women and children’s rights – justice and the rule of law, fundamental freedoms – including freedom of speech, conscience, religion, association and the media –, strengthening of security, democratic stability, prosperity, the fair distribution of income, wealth and opportunities, social cohesion, the fight against corruption and the promotion of good governance are founding principles and aims of the EU which must constitute common values at the core of the ENP review,
Amendment 136 #
2011/2157(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Considers that human rights situations , particularly concerning children and women, should be continuously monitored and that an annual assessment of the situation could be included in the annex to the annual progress report of each partner country with a clear mechanism to reconsider and progressively limit bilateral cooperation if human rights violations are confirmed;
Amendment 148 #
2011/2157(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Stresses that sustainable democracy, functioning and de-bureaucratised institutions and, the rule of law and quality education, not only promote political stability and, social welfare and cohesion but also stimulate economic growth by improving the business environment and attracting investment, allowing new SMEs to emerge and fostering trade and tourism, all of which generate new jobs and new opportunities;
Amendment 182 #
2011/2157(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. States that differentiation should be applied to trade, invites ENP partner countries to move forward on creating the conditions that will allow the establishment of Deep and Comprehensive Free Trade Areas (DCFTAs) and calls on the EU to assist them in their reform efforts and to open its internal market accordingly; underlines that the EU should also assess the political, social and environmental circumstances of each country with reference to their participation in the future DCFTA, ensuring that international conventions on labour laws and child labour are monitored;
Amendment 187 #
2011/2157(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Welcomes the reference to Article 49 of the TEU and believes that all partner countries of the Eastern Partnership (EaP) have a legitimate right to strive for EU membership; believes that the conclusion of association agreements does not exclude this perspective but can, on the contrary,Stresses that a European perspective including Article 49 of the Treaty on European Union could constitute a driving force for reforms in these countries and further strengthen their commitment to shared values and principles such as democracy, the rule of law, respect for human rights and good governance; believes that the conclusion of association agreements can be an important step towards further European integrationpolitical engagement;
Amendment 282 #
2011/2157(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24
Paragraph 24
24. Recalls that the EU should get more involved and play a more active and constructive role in resolution of regional conflicts by developing more confidence- building measures, reconciliation and mediation, considering new pragmatic and innovative approaches, launching public communication strategies, supporting civic culture and , especially children and youth formation, education and participation, inter and intra-community dialogue and strengthening good- neighbourly relations;
Amendment 13 #
2011/2132(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C
Recital C
C. whereas Ukraine is a European state and, pursuant to Article 49 of the Treaty on European Union, may apply for membership of the EU, as can any European state provided it adheres to the principles of democracy, respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms, and the rule of law; whereas the conclusion of an EU-Ukraine Association Agreement, including a DCFTA, will be a major step inn important part of Ukraine's European integration processperspective,
Amendment 20 #
2011/2132(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D
Recital D
D. whereas the EU favours a stable and democratic Ukraine that respects the principles of a social market economy, the rule of law, human rights and the protection of minorities and which guarantees fundamental rights; whereas Ukraine's efforts to build not only domestic political stability andbut also environment of robust political pluralism and democratic freedoms and to augment internal reform are accelerating and facilitating the further development of Ukraine's European integration process,
Amendment 23 #
2011/2132(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D
Recital D
D. whereas the EU favours a stable and democratic Ukraine that respects the principles of a social market economy, the rule of law, human rights and the protection of minorities and which guarantees fundamental rights; whereas Ukraine's efforts to build domestic political stability and augment internal reform are accelerating and facilitating the further development of Ukraine's European integration procesperspectives,
Amendment 34 #
2011/2132(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E
Recital E
E. whereas the Ukrainian political and state leadership has repeatedly confirmed its commitment to European integration and its long-term ambition to enable Ukraine to become a Member State of the European Union; whereas this goal continues to be supported by all actors on the Ukrainian political stage; whereas the increase in cooperation between the Ukraine and Members of the European Parliament, and between the Ukraine and parliaments of the EU Member States, is a commendable example of different political forces working together to advancefor Ukraine's integration with the EUEuropean perspective,
Amendment 46 #
2011/2132(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital F
Recital F
F. whereas Ukraine's progress on the path of European integrationEuropean perspective must be based on a policy of systematic and irreversible reforms in a number of important ‘institutional, economic and social areas; whereas important reforms have already been carried out or are being carried out; whereas the framework provided by the Association Agreement will constitute a crucial modernisation tool for Ukraine and a roadmap to steer its internal domestic reforms,
Amendment 47 #
2011/2132(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital F
Recital F
F. whereas Ukraine's progress on the path of European integration must be based on a policy of systematic and irreversible reforms in a number of important ‘institutional, political, economic and social areas; whereas important reforms have already been carried out or are being carried out; whereas the framework provided by the Association Agreement will constitute a crucial modernisation tool for Ukraine and a roadmap to steer its internal domestic reforms,
Amendment 52 #
2011/2132(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital G a (new)
Recital G a (new)
Ga. whereas the currently negotiated Association Agreement with Ukraine will deepen its relations with the EU and continue the European integration agenda, while on the other hand there are serious concerns for democracy and rule of law, particularly considering the politically motivated case against Yulia Tymoshenko and other opposition leaders,
Amendment 60 #
2011/2132(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital I a (new)
Recital I a (new)
Ia. whereas the current political reality in Ukraine especially in the field of civil liberties and rule of law differs from the spirit of the negotiated EU-Ukraine Association Agreement;
Amendment 62 #
2011/2132(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point a
Paragraph 1 – point a
(a) to make all necessary progress in order to achieve the rapid conclusioninitialling of an EU- Ukraine Association Agreement by no later than the end of 2011, and at the same time ensure that this flagship initiative of Eastern Partnership does not come at the expense of political repressions, instrumentalisation of state institutions for partisan purposes, and downgrading democratic values, in particular in the fields of human rights and rule of law;
Amendment 79 #
2011/2132(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point d
Paragraph 1 – point d
(d) to set up a mutual exchange programme for civil servants in order to facilitate the implementation of the Association Agreement, and in particular the DCFTA; to undertake similar measures in order to establish training and exchange programs in the field of justice and home affairs and in the security sector in the light of implementing European best practices in the rule of law;
Amendment 87 #
2011/2132(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point f a (new)
Paragraph 1 – point f a (new)
(fa) to elaborate clear safeguard measures and a possible temporary suspension mechanism for the whole association agreement in case essential and fundamental principles thereof are ignored or deliberately violated;
Amendment 88 #
2011/2132(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point f b (new)
Paragraph 1 – point f b (new)
(fb) to urge the president and government of Ukraine to put the political, legal and administrative reality in the country in line with European democratic practices;
Amendment 97 #
2011/2132(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point h a (new)
Paragraph 1 – point h a (new)
(ha) to undertake the necessary steps in order to ensure that European best practices are implemented in the process of elaborating and in the content of Ukrainian electoral code, whereas substantial irregularities have occurred in previous election campaigns;
Amendment 98 #
2011/2132(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point h b (new)
Paragraph 1 – point h b (new)
(hb) whereas transparency and accountability are inextricable values of the EU in its relations with partners, to ensure that anti-corruption policy , including appropriate legislation on conflict of interests be put forward as a high priority of the Ukrainian authorities;
Amendment 99 #
2011/2132(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point h c (new)
Paragraph 1 – point h c (new)
(hc) to ensure that Ukrainian authorities make the archives of former communist secret services available to the public, which is necessary for successful national reconciliation, particularly with regard to atrocities that took place during 20th century;
Amendment 111 #
2011/2132(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 - point k a (new)
Paragraph 1 - point k a (new)
(ka) to ensure the acceptance of geographical indicators and European patents;
Amendment 142 #
2011/2132(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 5 a (new)
Citation 5 a (new)
– having regard to the statement by its President on the sentencing of former Ukrainian Prime Minister, Yulia Tymoshenko, on 11 October 2011,
Amendment 143 #
2011/2132(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 8
Citation 8
– having regard to its previous resolutions on Ukraine, in particular its resolutions of 25 February 2010* and1, of 25 November 2010*2 and of 27 October 20113,
Amendment 145 #
2011/2132(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B a (new)
Recital B a (new)
B. whereas the decision taken by the Pechersk District Court in Ukraine on 11 October 2011 to sentence former Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko to seven years' imprisonment, three years' prohibition of political activity, a fine of USD200 million and the confiscation of all her property is widely seen as either an act of revenge or as part of an attempt to convict and imprison opposition members in order to prevent them from standing and campaigning in next year's parliamentary election and the 2015 presidential election,
Amendment 149 #
2011/2132(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point -a (new)
Paragraph 1 – point -a (new)
(-a) to consider that a deepening of relations between the EU and Ukraine and the fact of offering Ukraine a European perspective are of great significance and in the interests of both parties; to recognize Ukraine's aspirations pursuant to Article 49 of the Treaty on European Union, provided that all criteria, including respect for the principles of democracy, human rights, fundamental freedoms and the rule of law, are met;
Amendment 150 #
2011/2132(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point -a b (new)
Paragraph 1 – point -a b (new)
(-ab) to deplore the sentencing of former Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko as a violation of human rights and an abuse of the judiciary for the purpose of the political suppression of Ukraine's leading opposition politician; to emphasize that the law selectively applied against Tymoshenko dates back to Soviet times and makes provision for criminal prosecution for political decisions; whereas Articles 364 and 365 of that law, which are currently under review by the Verhovna Rada, do not conform to European and UN standards;
Amendment 151 #
2011/2132(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point -a c (new)
Paragraph 1 – point -a c (new)
(-ac) to urge the Ukrainian authorities to ensure a fair, transparent and impartial legal process should Yulia Tymoshenko appeal against her conviction, and in the other trials against members of the former government; to insist that Yulia Tymoshenko and the other leaders of the opposition should be allowed to exercise her right to participate fully in the political process both as of now and in the forthcoming elections in Ukraine;
Amendment 152 #
2011/2132(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point -a d (new)
Paragraph 1 – point -a d (new)
(-ad) to consider that a failure to review Yulia Tymoshenko's conviction and to resolve the other cases against leaders of the opposition will jeopardise the conclusion of the Association Agreement and its ratification, while pushing the country further away from the realisation of its European perspective; to express concern at some signs of decline in democratic freedoms and at the possible instrumentalisation of state institutions for partisan purposes and to exact political revenge;
Amendment 153 #
2011/2132(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point -a e (new)
Paragraph 1 – point -a e (new)
(-ae) to take note of the alarming reports concerning the deterioration of media freedom and pluralism in Ukraine; to call on the authorities to take all necessary measures to protect these essential aspects of a democratic society and to refrain from any attempt to control, directly or indirectly, the content of national media reporting;
Amendment 154 #
2011/2132(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point -a f (new)
Paragraph 1 – point -a f (new)
(-af) to support the recommendations put forward in the joint opinion of the Venice Commission and the OSCE/ODIHR on the draft parliamentary election law; to recommend that these recommendations should be adopted and implemented in an expedient, inclusive and comprehensive fashion, involving both the opposition and civil society;
Amendment 156 #
2011/2132(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point a
Paragraph 1 – point a
(a) to make all necessary progress in order to achieve the rapid conclusion of an EU- Ukraine Association Agreement by no later than the end of 2011, but only under the condition that the demands in the European Parliament's Resolution of 27 October 2011 have been met;
Amendment 159 #
2011/2132(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point b
Paragraph 1 – point b
(b) to strive for the signing of the agreement by the Council during the first half of 2012 and to make all documents relevant to the ratification process available to the European Parliament and to the national parliaments by no later than the end of 2012, if the call for the respect of the rule of law and the other demands of the European Parliament's Resolution of 27 October 2011 have been met;
Amendment 66 #
2011/2109(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Urges parties and non-parties to the Rome Statute to refrain from exercising political pressure on the Court in order to preserve and guarantee its impartiality and to allow for justice based on law, not political consideration, to take place;
Amendment 87 #
2011/2109(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 b (new)
Paragraph 4 b (new)
4b. Calls on the EU and its Member States to comply with all requests by the Court to provide assistance and cooperation in a timely manner to ensure, inter alia, the execution of pending arrest warrants and the provision of information, including requests aimed at helping to identify, freeze and seize the financial assets of suspects;
Amendment 90 #
2011/2109(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Calls additionally on all the EU Member States to sign framework agreements with the ICC in order to facilitate adequate and timely cooperation with the Court (as regards replying to information requests, asset tracking, freezing and seizing requests and executing arrest warrants, as well as in the areas of witness protection, relocation and the enforcement of sentences) and fully integrate the Rome Statute into national legislationprovide full support and cooperation with the ICC on, inter alia, matters of investigation, collecting evidence, finding, protecting and re- allocating witnesses, arresting, extraditing, holding in custody and hosting indicted persons when released on bail, imprisoning sentenced persons; calls on Member States to mutually cooperate through their police, judicial and other relevant mechanisms to ensure adequate support for the ICC;
Amendment 91 #
2011/2109(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Encourages EU Member States to amend Article 83 of the Treaty of the Functioning of the European Union to include the crimes under the jurisdiction of the ICC to the list of crimes for which the EU has competences; more specifically, urges EU Member States to transfer competences to the EU in the area of identification and confiscation of assets of indicted by the ICC persons, notwithstanding the fact that judicial proceedings are initiated by the ICC; calls on EU Member States to cooperate in exchanging relevant information through the existing Asset Recovery Offices as well as through the Camden Asset Recovery Inter-Agency Network (CARIN);
Amendment 104 #
2011/2109(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. Urges the European Union and its Member States to ensure the existence of training programmes for, but not limited to, police investigators, prosecutors, judges, army officials that focus, first, on the provisions of the Rome Statute and the relevant international law and, second, on the prevention, detection, investigation and prosecution of violations of these principles;
Amendment 1 #
2011/2056(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital A (new)
Recital A (new)
A. Whereas in the context of a multi-polar global order Member States alone cannot secure anymore sufficient access to non- energy commodities such as raw materials and rare earths; whereas only an EU driven common approach can ensure a strategic and secure supply for European industries,
Amendment 2 #
2011/2056(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital B (new)
Recital B (new)
B. Whereas the supply of raw materials is fundamental for several industry applications; whereas export restrictions hinder the creation of open and transparent markets and can lead to a serious bottleneck to raw material supply and limit the innovation potential of European industries, and could create problems on the labour market,
Amendment 3 #
2011/2056(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital C (new)
Recital C (new)
C. Whereas around 50% of worldwide raw material and rare earth resources, including critical raw materials, are located in fragile States or unstable regions,
Amendment 21 #
2011/2056(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Stresses that as part of the EU’s strategic cooperation with relevant key partners such as the USA, Russia and Japan, China, Brazil and India an early- warning mechanism for market distortion and supply shortage should be established and complemented by a monitoring group at EU level comprising representatives of the EU institutions, the Member States and relevant industry sectors;
Amendment 30 #
2011/2056(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Calls for international regulatory standards on sustainable mining and good governance which should be promoted through relevant fora, such as the G8 and the G20, the WTO, the OECD, UNCTAD, UNEP and its International Panel for Sustainable Resource Management, the International Metal Study Groups and other bodies, which are active in promoting a sustainable global governance structure for the exploitation, production and trade of raw materials;
Amendment 34 #
2011/2056(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Calls on the WTO to monitor closely the impact of export restrictions and other barriers on the price of raw materials; in this respect supports the creation in the WTO of a monitoring tool on tariff and non-tariff barriers to trade on Raw Materials and Rare Earths and the setting-up in the G-20 of a ‘Raw Materials and Rare Earths Stability Board’;
Amendment 38 #
2011/2056(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Welcomes the inclusion of explicit guarantees on market access to raw materials in EU trade agreements and as a prerequisite for membership of the WTO; calls for the undistorted access to and sustainable governance of raw materials to be included in all EU agreements with relevant third countries;
Amendment 44 #
2011/2056(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Is of the opinion that the EU and relevant third countries should work together consensually for their mutual benefit regarding raw material supply; calls therefore for support for developing countries which includes knowledge transfer in scientific and legal matters so as to establish sustainable capacity building and mining practices including human rights standards in these countries;
Amendment 50 #
2011/2056(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. Outlines the importance of transparency and supports the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI) as a good example for international transparency standards; believes that investments that receive support from the European Investment Bank should apply these standards in order to promote sustainable mining practices in relevant third countries;
Amendment 56 #
2011/2056(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Believes that the responsibility for a coherent and effective EU diplomacy must lie with the EEAS, which will activatecoordinate with all relevant Commission services, especially with DG Trade with regard to trade issues, in close coordination with the Council and Parliament; believes furthermore that the strategic relevance of raw materials should be reflected in the organisation of the EEAS and in the staffing of relevant EU delegations.
Amendment 57 #
2011/2056(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8 a (new)
Paragraph 8 a (new)
8a. Believes that the EU should coordinate action with the US and other partners in seeking diversification of rare earth sources and in decreasing dependence from major raw material and rare earth suppliers; takes the view that such issues should be part of the agenda of the next EU-US Summits;
Amendment 58 #
2011/2056(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8 b (new)
Paragraph 8 b (new)
8b. Calls on the European Defence Agency to contribute, in accordance with Article 42(3) of the TEU, to the identification of measures to strengthen the industrial and technological base of the defence sector with regards to raw materials;
Amendment 37 #
2011/2050(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E
Recital E
E. whereas the European Union continues to be committed to further deepening and developing its the relations with Russia, on the basis of common interests and abetween the European Union and Russia and to the principles enshrined in the Partnership for Modernisation, based on a deep commitment to uphold universal values and principles; , democratic principles, respect for fundamental and human rights and the rule of law;
Amendment 47 #
2011/2050(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E a (new)
Recital E a (new)
Ea. whereas the EU's action on the international scene shall be guided by the principles which have inspired its own creation, development and enlargement, and which it seeks to advance in the wider world: democracy, the rule of law, the universality and indivisibility of human rights and fundamental freedoms, respect for human dignity, the principles of equality and solidarity, and respect for the principles of the United Nations Charter and international law;
Amendment 48 #
2011/2050(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E b (new)
Recital E b (new)
Eb. whereas Russia, as a permanent member of the UN Security Council has joint responsibility with the other members for maintaining global stability; whereas many challenges at the international level can be only met through a coordinated approach which includes Russia;
Amendment 60 #
2011/2050(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point a
Paragraph 1 – point a
(a) ensure that the new agreement provides a comprehensive and forward-looking framework for the further development of relations with Russia in upcoming years, and take the necessary action to ensure that the negotiations with Russia continue at a steady pace, while taking due note of existing concerns in the EU about the lack of progress in the current negotiations;
Amendment 67 #
2011/2050(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point c
Paragraph 1 – point c
(c) seek the broadest possible consensus among the EU Member States on the objectives and on the conduct of the negotiations of a new agreement with Russia so that the EU speaks with a strong single voice;
Amendment 72 #
2011/2050(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point d
Paragraph 1 – point d
(d) remain vigilapay strong attent ion to the requirements that the EU intends to set as regards respect for democratic principles, and consider this respect as an absolute prerequisite for the signature of a EU- Russia Agreement;
Amendment 94 #
2011/2050(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point i
Paragraph 1 – point i
(i) stress the importance of Russia's full compliance with its international legal obligations and with the fundamental human rights principles enshrined in the European Convention on Human Rights and the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR), both of which Russia is party to; recall that political pluralism, media freedom, independence and impartiality of the judiciary, freedom of speech and assembly, and non- discrimination are the necessary preconditions for Russia's further development and modernisation;
Amendment 97 #
2011/2050(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point i a (new)
Paragraph 1 – point i a (new)
(ia) underline that, as a Permanent Member of the UN Security Council, Russia needs to take its responsibility for international peace, stability and security seriously;
Amendment 99 #
2011/2050(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point j
Paragraph 1 – point j
(j) strengthen the EU-Russia human rights dialogue, so that it becomes an effective tool for advancing human rights in Russia; call, in particular, on the Russian authorities to refrain from undue restrictions on peaceful assembly, ensure protection of human rights defenders, stop impunity for past abuses and for murder of activists, particularly in the North Caucasus, create a climate in which of civil society organisations can operatecan develop and in which non- governmental organisations can operate without undue restraints and without fear of harassment or intimidation, and ensure full compliance with the rulings of the European Court of Human Rights;
Amendment 112 #
2011/2050(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point j a (new)
Paragraph 1 – point j a (new)
(ja) express its concern about the deteriorating climate for the development of civil society in Russia, in particular with regard to the recent adoption of laws governing demonstrations, NGOs, defamation and the legal regulation of the internet that contain ambiguous provisions and could lead to arbitrary enforcement; remind the Russian authorities that a modern and prosperous society needs to recognise and protect the individual and collective rights of all its citizens;
Amendment 113 #
2011/2050(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point k
Paragraph 1 – point k
(k) incorporate in the Associa new and comprehensive Partnership and Cooperation Agreement clauses and benchmarks on the protection and promotion of human rights, as enshrined in the Constitution of Russia and drawing to the fullest possible extent on the Council of Europe and OSCE frameworks to which Russia has committed itself;
Amendment 146 #
2011/2050(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point q
Paragraph 1 – point q
(q) pursue the efforts for full implementation of common steps towards visa-free short-term travel, with a view of a gradual phasing out of the visa regime between the Schengen countries and Russia; facilitate as much and as quick as possible visa facilitation for academics, students and researchers, business people and representatives of civil society;
Amendment 162 #
2011/2050(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point u
Paragraph 1 – point u
Amendment 170 #
2011/2050(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point w
Paragraph 1 – point w
(w) encourage Russia to pursue the restructuration of its economy, and accelerate its evolution from a model oriented to andn economy focussed on energy towards an industry- and services-driven modeleconomy; stress that oil prices are volatile and that current high prices should not be a pretext for postponing the necessary modernisation of the economy;
Amendment 120 #
2011/2030(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point u a (new)
Paragraph 1 – point u a (new)
(ua) to advocate the establishment of a United Nations Parliamentary Assembly (UNPA) within the UN system in order to increase the democratic character, the democratic accountability and the transparency of global governance and to allow for better citizen participation in the activities of the UN, acknowledging that a UNPA would be complementary to existing bodies, including the Inter- Parliamentary Union;
Amendment 4 #
2011/2020(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Stresses again, in this context, the need to provide adequate support for the neighbouring South Mediterranean countries, to help the transition to democracy and to build democratic institutions; stresses that this support to the Southern dimension of the ENP should not be at the expense of the Union's commitment to an adequate support to the eastern dimension of the ENP/ENPI;
Amendment 6 #
2011/2019(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3 a. Is convinced that with the creation of High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy post and the EEAS, the system of permanent analysis and monitoring mechanisms of the democratic parliamentary control on national and European level of the foreign policy should be put in place under the auspices of the European Parliament; such a mechanism would be instrumental to allow to meet the challenges of the democratic legitimacy of the European Union in the area of EU Foreign Policy;
Amendment 8 #
2011/2019(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Emphasises the need to provide adequate support for the neighbouring South Mediterranean countries and the Eastern Partnership, to help them make the transition to democracy and build democratic institutions, including support for civil society; underlines that the increased support for the Southern Neighbourhood should be matched by a similar approach applied to the Eastern Neighbourhood within the overall budget;
Amendment 18 #
2011/2019(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Emphasises the need to provide more flexibility and ensure better-targeted assistance, particularly aimed at civil society, respect of human rights and aspiration towards democracy, including local level, so as to promote a bottom-up approach; calls alsoin the frame of the ENP review for a comprehensive efficiency analysis of ENPI in coordination with other instruments, with the aim of making better use of financial instruments available in the EU's relations with southern and eastern neighbours and of ensuring that developmentEU assistance is used adequately in beneficiary countries based on conditionality of the more-for-more concept and differentiated according to the specific situation of each beneficiary country;
Amendment 74 #
2011/0415(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
Article 7 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
The Commission and the Court of Auditors shall have the power of audit, or verification in accordance with agreements reached with relevant international institutions, on the basis of documents and on-the-spot, over all grant beneficiaries, contractors and subcontractors and other third parties who have received Union funds.
Amendment 76 #
2011/0415(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 1
Article 8 – paragraph 1
1. Participation in the award of procurement contracts, grant and other award procedures for actions financed under this Regulation for the benefit of third parties shall be open to all natural persons who are nationals of, and legal persons such as civil society organisations, including non- governmental non-profit organisations and independent political foundations, community based organisations and private sector non-profit agencies, institutions and organisations and networks thereof at local, national, regional and international level, which are effectively established in, an eligible country as defined for the applicable Instrument in the following Articles of this Title, and to International Organisations.
Amendment 77 #
2011/0415(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 8 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. In exceptional and duly justified cases in relation to the strengthening of democracy, the rule of law and the respect of human right, grants shall also be open to entities which do not have legal personality under the applicable national law, provided that their representatives have the capacity to undertake legal obligations on behalf of that entity and offer guarantee for the protection of the Union's financial interests equivalent to that offered by legal persons.
Amendment 15 #
2010/2291(ACI)
Proposal for a decision
Paragraph 6 – point b
Paragraph 6 – point b
(b) the scope of the register, which covers all relevant actors but excludes, among others, social partners as actors in the social dialogue, as well as churches, political parties and local, regional and municipal authorities; – including representations belonging to their administrations – as theirs is, according to the Treaties, an institutional role and they do not, under paragraphs 10(b), 11, 12 and 13 of the agreement, fall within the scope of the register;
Amendment 25 #
2010/2124(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital F
Recital F
F. whereas the new momentum also needs to lead to the definition of a new paradigm for the EU's strategic partnerships, both new and old, based on mutual benefits and interests, and whereas the EU reconfirms its commitment for the transatlantic partnership with the US and the goal of an barrier-free transatlantic market, which should provide the basis for reinforced transatlantic partnership,
Amendment 69 #
2010/2124(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Emphasises that CSDP actions should be embedded in a comprehensive policy targeting countries and regions in crisis; stresses, further, the need for where the EU's values and strategic interests are at shift away from the current focus and emphasis on the successful deployment of CSDP mitake and where CSDP operations would provide a real added value in promoting peace, stability and rule of law; stresses, further, the need for a lessions and towards greater attention tolearnt process more accurate in assessing their successful implementation andof each operation and its lasting impact on the ground;
Amendment 114 #
2010/2124(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 a (new)
Paragraph 18 a (new)
18a. considers the question of religious freedom worldwide - notable of Christians - and the interreligious dialogue as a new key issue for the CFSP; therefore calls on the VP/HR to develop a permanent capacity within the human rights directorate of the EEAS to monitor the situation of governmental and societal restrictions on religious freedom and related rights;
Amendment 117 #
2010/2124(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 a (new)
Paragraph 18 a (new)
18a. considers the question of freedom of religion or belief worldwide a key issue for the CFSP; stresses that it is not only a core human right, but also an instrument to tackle religiously motivated discrimination and violence and thus contributes to political and societal stability; therefore calls on the VP/HR to develop, as a matter of urgency, an EU strategy on the enforcement of the human right to freedom of religion or belief;
Amendment 141 #
2010/2124(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22
Paragraph 22
22. Underlines the need for close and continuous coordination of EU foreign policy with the EU's closest ally and strategic partner, the US, ensuring a joint approach to global governance and to challenges such as nuclear non- proliferation and terrorism; calls on the VP/HR to coordinate closely and develop synergies with the US with a view to ensuring stability and security on the European continent, including on the basis of cooperation with Russia, and with regard to stability in the greater Middle East, Iran, Afghanistan and PakistanReiterates its commitment to the transatlantic partnership as an important element and one of the main pillars of the EU's external action; urges the Vice- President/High Representative to ensure that the EU acts as a coherent, active, equal and yet autonomous partner of the US in strengthening global security and stability, promoting peace and respect for human rights, as well as adopting a united approach to global challenges such as nuclear proliferation, terrorism, climate change and energy security;
Amendment 175 #
2010/2124(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26
Paragraph 26
26. Encourages the VP/HR and the Commission to deepenpursue its commitment towards the Eastern Partnership with our eastern European neighbours, with a view to their political association and economic integration, including in the area of energy, on the basis of shared European values and within a framework of conditions and incentives intended to trigger reforms;
Amendment 203 #
2010/2124(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 29 a (new)
Paragraph 29 a (new)
29a. Calls on the VP/HR to intensify talks with Russia to assure the unconditional fulfilment of all the provisions of the agreement of 2008 between Russia, the European Union and Georgia; takes the view Russia that should, in particular, guarantee full unlimited access of the European Union Monitoring Mission (EUMM) to Abkhazia and South Ossetia; underlines the necessity to provide stability in aforementioned Georgian regions;
Amendment 243 #
2010/2124(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 38
Paragraph 38
38. Fully endorses the commitment of the E3+3 to seeking an early negotiated solution to the Iranian nuclear issue which restores international confidence in the exclusively peaceful nature of Iran's nuclear programme, while respecting Iran's legitimate right to the peaceful use of nuclear energy; supports the Council's twin-track approach aimed at finding a diplomatic solution; welcomes UNSC Resolution 1929(2010) introducing a fourth round of sanctions on Iran over its nuclear programme and the additional restrictive measures announced by the EU, the US, Japan, Canada and Australia; and strongly condemns Iran's continuing provocative and inflammatory rhetoric against Israel and particularly deplores the threats made by President Ahmadinejad against the very existence of the State of Israel; is deeply concerned at Iran's attempts to further its aim of gaining political influence in Afghanistan by manipulating a range of political, economic, and military outcomes; stresses that official mutual contacts between the delegations of the European Parliament and the Majlis should also be used to address human rights issues;
Amendment 265 #
2010/2124(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 45
Paragraph 45
45. Believes that the EU should adopt a comprehensive approach to security and stability concerns in the Sahel region; insists that terrorism and transnational organised crime (drugs, arms, cigarettes, human smuggling) pose serious threats not only to the countries of the region but also directly to the European Union; deems necessary for the EU to help the countries of the region develop policies and instruments to tackle these growing security threats by employing all relevant EU instruments to eradicate poverty, guarantee sustainable development, address climate change concerns in the region, manage South- South and South- North migratory flows and ensure democracy and institution- building (notably for the security sector); believes that a process of consensus-building amongst the countries of the region, in cooperation with, and with the progressive ownership of, the AU, should also be put in place;
Amendment 192 #
2010/2050(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Stresses that representatives of EU institutions should include in the programmes of their official visits to Iran meetings with opposition leaders/representatives of the Green Movement and prominent Iranian human rights dissidents; stresses also that official mutual contacts between the delegations of the EP and the Majlis should be conditional on concrete improvements inalso be used to address issues of human rights;
Amendment 208 #
2010/2050(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. ECalls on the Iranian authorities to fulfil Iran's obligations under the NPT; demands that Teheran ratify and implement the Additional Protocol on the Safeguards Agreement; expresses its disappointment at the continuing refusal by Iran to fully cooperate with the IAEA by obstructing the IAEA's work, denying access to key nuclear facilities and vetoing the appointment of inspectors; calls on the Iranian leadership to fulfil Iran's obligations under the NPT; demands that Teheran ratify and implement the Additional Protocol on the Safeguards Agreement;
Amendment 277 #
2010/2050(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22
Paragraph 22
22. Expresses its concerns on the remarkable deepening of relations between Iran and EU accession candidate Turkey; asks the Council and the Commission to discuss the Turkish attitude towards Iran with their counterparts in Ankara; calls on the Turkish authorities to follow the European approach towards the Iranian nuclear threat; calls on the EU institutions to do their utmost to sever the lines between Teheran and Syria, Hezbollah and Hamas;
Amendment 299 #
2010/2050(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23 a (new)
Paragraph 23 a (new)
23a. Calls on the EU institutions to do their utmost to sever the lines between Teheran and Syria, Hezbollah and Hamas;
Amendment 301 #
2010/2050(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23 b (new)
Paragraph 23 b (new)
23b. Calls on the Commission and the Council to encourage Iran to play a constructive role with regard to the future development of Afghanistan, emphasizing the shared goals of the EU and Iran as far as the stability of Afghanistan is concerned as well as in fighting effectively opium production and drug- trafficking;
Amendment 1 #
2010/0816(NLE)
Proposal for a decision
Recital 1
Recital 1
(1) The purpose of this Decision is to establish the organisation and functioning of the European External Action Service ("EEAS"), a functionally autonomous body of the Union under the authority of the High Representative, set up by Article 27(3) of the Treaty on European Union ("TEU"), as amended by the Treaty of Lisbon. This Decision and in particular the reference to the term "High Representative" will be interpreted in accordance with her different functions under Article 18 of the TEU.
Amendment 2 #
2010/0816(NLE)
Proposal for a decision
Recital 3
Recital 3
(3) The EEAS will support the High Representative, who is also a Vice- President of the Commission and the President of the Foreign Affairs Council, in fulfilling her mandate to conduct the Common Foreign and Security Policy ("CFSP") of the European Union and to ensure the consistency of the EU's external action as outlined, notably, in Articles 18 and 27 TEU. The EEAS will support the High Representative in her capacity as President of the Foreign Affairs Council, without prejudice to the normal tasks of the General Secretariat of the Council. The EEAS will also support the High Representative in her capacity as Vice- President of the Commission, for her responsibilities within the Commission for responsibilities incumbent on it in external relations and for coordinating other aspects of the Union's external action, without prejudice to the normal tasks of the Commission services.
Amendment 3 #
2010/0816(NLE)
Proposal for a decision
Recital 3 a (new)
Recital 3 a (new)
(3a) In its contribution to the EU external cooperation programmes, the EEAS should seek to ensure that these programmes respond to the objectives for external action as set out in Article 21 TUE, in particular its paragraph (2)(d) and that they respect the objectives of EU development policy in line with Article 208 TFEU. In this context, the EEAS should also promote the fulfilment of the objectives of the European Consensus on Development and the European Consensus on Humanitarian Aid.
Amendment 4 #
2010/0816(NLE)
Proposal for a decision
Recital 5
Recital 5
(5) The European Parliament will fully play its role in the external action of the Union, including its functions of political control as provided for in Article 14(1) of the TEU, as well as in legislative and budgetary matters as laid down in the Treaties. Furthermore, in accordance with Article 36 of the TEU, the High Representative will regularly consult the European Parliament on the main aspects and the basic choices of the CFSP and will ensure that the views of the European Parliament are duly taken into consideration. The EEAS will assist the High Representative in this regard. Specific arrangements should be made with regard to access for Members of European Parliament to classified documents and information in the area of CFSP. Until the adoption of such arrangements, existing provisions under the 2002 Interinstitutional Agreement on classified documents and information in the area of ESDP will apply.
Amendment 5 #
2010/0816(NLE)
Proposal for a decision
Recital 7
Recital 7
(7) Provisions should be adopted relating to the staff of the EEAS and their recruitment. For matters relating to its staff the EEAS should be treated as an institution within the meaning of the Staff Regulations. I where such provisions are necessary to establish the organisation and functioning of the EEAS. In parallel, necessary amendments should be made, in accordance with Article 27(3)336 of the TFEU, to the EEAS will comprise oStaff Regulations of Officials ofrom the General Secretariat of the Council andEuropean Communities ("Staff Regulations") and the Conditions of Employment of Other Servants of those Commission aunities ("CEOS") without prejudice to Article 298 of the TFEU. For matters wrell as personnel seconded from the diplomatic services of the Member Stateating to its staff the EEAS should be treated as an institution within the meaning of the Staff Regulations. The High Representative will be the Appointing Authority, in relation both to officials subject to the Staff Regulations of Officials of the European Communities ("Staff Regulations") and agents subject to the Conditions of Employment of Other Servants. The High Representative will also have authority over the Seconded National Experts ("SNEs") in post in the EEAS. The number of officials and servants of the EEAS will be decided each year as part of the budgetary procedure and will be reflected in the establishment plan.
Amendment 6 #
2010/0816(NLE)
Proposal for a decision
Recital 7 a (new)
Recital 7 a (new)
(7a) The staff members of the EEAS will carry out their duties and conduct themselves solely with the interest of the Union in mind.
Amendment 7 #
2010/0816(NLE)
Proposal for a decision
Recital 7 b (new)
Recital 7 b (new)
(7b) Recruitment will be based on merit whilst ensuring adequate geographical and gender balance. The staff of the EEAS should comprise a meaningful presence of nationals from all the Member States. The review foreseen in 2013 should also cover this issue, including, as appropriate, suggestions for additional specific measures to correct possible imbalances.
Amendment 8 #
2010/0816(NLE)
Proposal for a decision
Recital 7 c (new)
Recital 7 c (new)
(7c) In accordance with Article 27(3) of the TEU, the EEAS will comprise officials from the General Secretariat of the Council and the Commission as well as personnel coming from the diplomatic services of the Member States. For that purpose, the relevant departments and functions in the General Secretariat of the Council and in the Commission will be transferred to the EEAS, together with officials and temporary agents occupying a post in such departments or functions. Before the 1st of July 2013, the EEAS will recruit exclusively officials originating from the General Secretariat of the Council and the Commission as well as staff coming from the diplomatic services of the Member States. After that date, all officials and other servants of the European Union should be able to apply for vacant posts in the EEAS.
Amendment 9 #
2010/0816(NLE)
Proposal for a decision
Recital 7 d (new)
Recital 7 d (new)
(7d) The EEAS may, in specific cases, have recourse to specialised seconded national experts (SNEs), over which the High Representative will have authority. Seconded National Experts in post in the EEAS will not be counted in the one third which staff from Member States should represent when the EEAS will reach its full capacity. Their transfer in the phase of setting up of the EEAS will not be automatic and will be made with the consent of the authorities of the originating Member States. By the expiry of the contract of an SNE transferred to the EEAS under article 6bis, the function will be converted into a temporary agent post in cases where the function performed by the SNE corresponds to a function normally carried out by staff at AD level, provided that the necessary post is available under the establishment plan.
Amendment 10 #
2010/0816(NLE)
Proposal for a decision
Recital 7 e (new)
Recital 7 e (new)
(7e) The Commission and the EEAS will agree on modalities relating to the issue of instructions from the Commission to delegations. These should foresee in particular that when the Commission will issue instructions to delegations, it will simultaneously provide a copy of these to the Head of Delegation and the EEAS central administration.
Amendment 11 #
2010/0816(NLE)
Proposal for a decision
Recital 8
Recital 8
(8) In order to ensure the budgetary autonomy necessary for the smooth operation of the EEAS, the Financial Regulation should be amended in order to treat the EEAS as an "institution" within the meaning of the Financial Regulation, with a specific section in the Union budget. The EEAS will be subject to the procedures regarding the discharge as provided for in Article 319 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union and in Articles 145 to 147 of the Financial Regulation. The Financial Regulation should be amended in order to include the EEAS in Article 1 of the Financial Regulation, with a specific section in the Union budget. In accordance with applicable rules, and as it is the case for other institutions, a part of the annual report of the Court of Auditors will be dedicated also to the EEAS and the EEAS will respond to such reports. The EEAS will be subject to the procedures regarding the discharge as provided for in Article 319 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union and in Articles 145 to 147 of the Financial Regulation. She will provide the European Parliament with all support necessary to complete European Parliament’s right as discharge authority. The implementation of the operational budget will be the Commission’s responsibility in accordance with Article 317 of the TFEU. Decisions having a financial impact will in particular respect the responsibilities laid down in Title IV of the Financial Regulation, especially Article 75 thereof regarding expenditure operations and Articles 64 to 68 regarding liability of the financial actors.
Amendment 12 #
2010/0816(NLE)
Proposal for a decision
Recital 8 a (new)
Recital 8 a (new)
(8a) The establishment of the EEAS should be guided by the principle of cost- efficiency aiming towards budget neutrality. To this end, transitional arrangements and gradual build-up of capacity will have to be used. Unnecessary duplication of tasks, functions and resources with other structures should be avoided. All opportunities for rationalisation should be used. In addition, a number of additional posts for Member States' temporary agents will be necessary which have to be financed within the framework of the current multi-annual framework.
Amendment 13 #
2010/0816(NLE)
Proposal for a decision
Recital 12
Recital 12
(12) This Decisione High Representative should, be reviewed in the light of experience iy mid-2013, make a review of the functioning and organisation of the EEAS, accompanied, if necessary, by proposals for a revision of this Decision. Such a revision should be adopted no later than the beginning of 2014.
Amendment 14 #
2010/0816(NLE)
Proposal for a decision
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – introductory wording
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – introductory wording
1. The EEAS shall support the High Representative in fulfilling her mandates as outlined, notably, in Articles 18 and 27 TEU:
Amendment 15 #
2010/0816(NLE)
Proposal for a decision
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – indent 1
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – indent 1
- in fulfilling her mandate to conduct the Common Foreign and Security Policy ("CFSP") of the European Union, including the Common Security and Defence Policy ("CSDP"), to contribute by her proposals to the development of that policy, which she shall carry out as mandated by the Council and to ensure the consistency of the EU's external action;
Amendment 16 #
2010/0816(NLE)
Proposal for a decision
Article 2 – paragraph 2
Article 2 – paragraph 2
2. The EEAS shall assist the President of the European Council, the President of the Commission, and the Commission and, in the President of the European Councilexercise of their respective functions in the area of external relations.
Amendment 17 #
2010/0816(NLE)
Proposal for a decision
Article 3 – paragraph 1
Article 3 – paragraph 1
1. The EEAS shall support and work in cooperation with the diplomatic services of the Member States as well as with the General Secretariat of the Council and the services of the Commission, as well as with the diplomatic services of the Member States, in order to ensure consistency between the different areas of the Union external action and between these and its other policies.
Amendment 18 #
2010/0816(NLE)
Proposal for a decision
Article 3 – paragraph 2
Article 3 – paragraph 2
2. The EEAS and the services of the Commission shall consult each other on all matters relating to the external action of the Union in the exercise of their respective functions except on matters covered by CSDP. The EEAS shall take part in the preparatory work and procedures relating to acts to be prepared by the Commission in this area. This paragraph shall be implemented in accordance with Chapter 1 of Title V of the TEU, and with Article 205 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union ("TFEU").
Amendment 19 #
2010/0816(NLE)
Proposal for a decision
Article 3 – paragraph 4
Article 3 – paragraph 4
4. The EEAS shall extend appropriate support and cooperation to the other institutions and bodies of the Union, in particular to the European Parliament. The EEAS may also benefit from the support and cooperation of these institutions and bodies, including agencies as appropriate. The EEAS internal auditor will cooperate with the internal auditor of the Commission to ensure the consistency of audit policy, with particular reference to the Commission’s responsibility for operational expenditure. In addition, the EEAS shall cooperate with the European Office for the Fight against Fraud (OLAF) in accordance with Regulation (EC) N° 1073/1999. It shall in particular swiftly adopt the decision required by this Regulation on terms and conditions for internal investigations. As provided in this Regulation, Member States, in accordance with national provisions, and institutions shall give the necessary support to enable the OLAF’s agents to fulfil their task.
Amendment 20 #
2010/0816(NLE)
Proposal for a decision
Article 4 – paragraph 1
Article 4 – paragraph 1
1. The EEAS shall be managed by an executive Secretary-General who will operate under the authority of the High Representative. The executive Secretary- General shall take all measures necessary to ensure the smooth functioning of the EEAS, including its administrative and budgetary management. He shall ensure effective coordination between all departments in the central administration as well as with the Union delegations, and shall represent the EEAS.
Amendment 21 #
2010/0816(NLE)
Proposal for a decision
Article 4 – paragraph 2
Article 4 – paragraph 2
2. The executive Secretary-General shall be assisted by two Deputy Secretaries- General.
Amendment 22 #
2010/0816(NLE)
Proposal for a decision
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – introductory wording
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – introductory wording
3. The central administration of the EEAS shall be organised in directorates general. These shall in particular include:
Amendment 23 #
2010/0816(NLE)
Proposal for a decision
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – indent 2
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – indent 2
- a directorate general for administrative, staffing, budgetary, security and communication and information system matters under the direct authority of the Secretary-General; working in the EEAS framework managed by the executive Secretary- General. The High Representative shall appoint, in accordance with the normal rules of recruitment, a Director General for budget and administration who shall work under the authority of the High Representative. He shall be responsible to the High Representative for the administrative and internal budgetary management of the EEAS. He shall follow the same budget lines and administrative rules as applicable in the part of Section III of the EU budget which falls under Heading V of the Multiannual Financial Framework;
Amendment 24 #
2010/0816(NLE)
Proposal for a decision
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – indent 3
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – indent 3
- the crisis management and planning directorate, the civilian planning and conduct capability, the European Union Military Staff and the European Union Situation Centre, placed under the direct authority and responsibility of the High Representative in her capacity as High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy; t, shall assist her in the task of conducting the Union’s CFSP in accordance with the provisions of the Treaty while respecting, in accordance with Article 40 of the TEU, the other competences of the Union. The specificities of these structures, as well as the particularities of their functions, recruitment and the status of the staff shall be respected. Full coordination between all the structures of the EEAS shall be ensured.
Amendment 25 #
2010/0816(NLE)
Proposal for a decision
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2 – indent -1 (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2 – indent -1 (new)
- a strategic policy planning department;
Amendment 26 #
2010/0816(NLE)
Proposal for a decision
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2 – indent 1
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2 – indent 1
- a legal department under the direct administrative authority of the executive Secretary- General which shall work closely with the Legal Services of the Council and the Commission;
Amendment 27 #
2010/0816(NLE)
Proposal for a decision
Article 4 – paragraph 4
Article 4 – paragraph 4
4. The High Representative shall designate from among EEAS staff members the chairpersons of Council preparatory bodies that are chaired by a representative of the High Representative, including the chair of the Political and Security Committee. , in accordance with the modalities set out in Annex II of the COUNCIL DECISION of 1 December 2009 laying down measures for the implementation of the European Council Decision on the exercise of the Presidency of the Council, and on the chairmanship of preparatory bodies of the Council, (2009/908/EU)1. 1 OJ L 322, 9.12.2009, p. 28.
Amendment 28 #
2010/0816(NLE)
Proposal for a decision
Article 5 – paragraph 1
Article 5 – paragraph 1
1. The decision to open a delegation shall be adopted by the High Representative, after consulting the Council and the Commission. The decision tor close a delegation shall be adopted by the High Representative, in agreement with the Council and the Commission.
Amendment 29 #
2010/0816(NLE)
Proposal for a decision
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
2. Each Union delegation shall be led byplaced under the authority of a Head of Delegation.
Amendment 30 #
2010/0816(NLE)
Proposal for a decision
Article 5 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2
Article 5 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2
In areas where the Commission exercises the powers conferred to it by the Treaties, the Commission may, in accordance with article 221(2) TFEU, also issue instructions to delegations, which shall be executed under the overall responsibility of the Head of Delegation.
Amendment 31 #
2010/0816(NLE)
Proposal for a decision
Article 5 – paragraph 5
Article 5 – paragraph 5
5. The operation of each delegation shall be periodically evaluated by the Secretary General of the EEAS; evaluation shall include financial and administrative audits. The Secretary General of the EEAS may request to be assisted for this purpose by the relevant Commission departments. In addition to internal measures by the EEAS, OLAF shall exercise its powers, notably by conducting anti-fraud measures, in accordance with Regulation (EC) N° 1073/1999.
Amendment 32 #
2010/0816(NLE)
Proposal for a decision
Article 5 – paragraph 7
Article 5 – paragraph 7
7. Union delegations shall have the capacity to service the needs of other EU institutions, in particular the European Council and the European Parliament, in their official contacts with the international organisations or third countries to which they delegations are accredited.
Amendment 33 #
2010/0816(NLE)
Proposal for a decision
Article 5 – paragraph 8
Article 5 – paragraph 8
8. The Head of Delegation shall have the power to represent the EU in the country where the delegation is locaaccredited, in particular for the conclusion of contracts and being a party to legal proceedings.
Amendment 34 #
2010/0816(NLE)
Proposal for a decision
Article 5 – paragraph 9
Article 5 – paragraph 9
9. The Union delegations shall work in close cooperation and share information with the diplomatic services of the Member States. They shall, on a reciprocal basis, provide all relevant information.
Amendment 35 #
2010/0816(NLE)
Proposal for a decision
Article 5 – paragraph 10
Article 5 – paragraph 10
10. The Union delegations shall have the capacity to,, acting in accordance with Art. 35, 3rd subparagraph of the EU Treaty and upon request by Member States, support the Member States in their diplomatic relations and in their role of providing consular protection to Union citizens in third countries.
Amendment 36 #
2010/0816(NLE)
Proposal for a decision
Article 6 – paragraph -1 (new)
Article 6 – paragraph -1 (new)
-1. The provisions set out in this Article, except paragraph 2, shall apply without prejudice to the Staff Regulations of Officials of the European Communities ("Staff Regulations") and the Conditions of Employment of Other Servants of those Communities ("CEOS"), including the amendments made to these rules, in accordance with Article 336 of the TFEU, in order to adapt them to the needs of the EEAS.
Amendment 37 #
2010/0816(NLE)
Proposal for a decision
Article 6 – paragraph 1
Article 6 – paragraph 1
1. The EEAS shall comprise: (a) officials and other servants of the European Union, including personnel from the diplomatic services of the Member States appointed as temporary agents1; (b) if necessary, and on a temporary basis, specialised seconded national experts (SNEs). The Staff Regulations and the CEOS shall apply to this staff. 1 Article 98(1), second subparagraph of the Staff Regulations will read as follows : “As from 1 July 2013, the Appointing Authority shall also consider the applications of officials from other institutions without giving priority to any of these categories.”
Amendment 38 #
2010/0816(NLE)
Proposal for a decision
Article 6 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 6 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Amendment 39 #
2010/0816(NLE)
Proposal for a decision
Article 6 – paragraph 2
Article 6 – paragraph 2
2. The staff members of the EEAS shall carry out their duties and conduct themselves solely with the interests of the Union in mind. Without prejudice to Articles 2(1), third subparagraphindent, 2(2) and 5(3), they shall neither seek nor take instructions from any Government, authority, organisation or person outside the EEAS or any body or person other than the High Representative. In accordance with the second paragraph of Article 11 of the Staff Regulations, the EEAS staff may not accept any payments of any kind whatever from any other source outside the EEAS.
Amendment 40 #
2010/0816(NLE)
Proposal for a decision
Article 6 – paragraph 3
Article 6 – paragraph 3
Amendment 41 #
2010/0816(NLE)
Proposal for a decision
Article 6 – paragraph 4
Article 6 – paragraph 4
Amendment 42 #
2010/0816(NLE)
Proposal for a decision
Article 6 – paragraph 6
Article 6 – paragraph 6
6. All appoinRecruitments in the EEAS shall be based on merit and on the broadest possible geographical basiswhilst ensuring adequate geographical and gender balance. The staff of the EEAS shall comprise a meaningful presence of nationals from all the Member States.
Amendment 43 #
2010/0816(NLE)
Proposal for a decision
Article 6 – paragraph 7
Article 6 – paragraph 7
7. All members of the staff of the EEAS covered by the Staff Regulations and the Conditions of Employment of Other Servants shall have the same rights and obligations, regardless whether they are oOfficials of the European Union orand temporary agents coming from the diplomatic services of the Member States, shall have the same rights and obligations and be treated equally, in particular as concerns eligibility to assume all positions under equivalent conditions. No distinction shall be made between temporary agents coming from national diplomatic services and officials of the European Union as regards the assignment of duties to perform in all areas of activities and policies implemented by the EEAS. In accordance with the provisions of the Financial Regulation, the Member States shall support the Union in the enforcement of financial liabilities resulting from any liability under Article 66 of the Financial Regulation of EEAS temporary agents coming from national diplomatic services.
Amendment 44 #
2010/0816(NLE)
Proposal for a decision
Article 6 – paragraph 8
Article 6 – paragraph 8
Amendment 45 #
2010/0816(NLE)
Proposal for a decision
Article 6 – paragraph 9
Article 6 – paragraph 9
9. The High Representative shall establish the selection procedures for EEAS staff, which shall be based on merit and on the broadest possible geographical basis, in conformity with the Staff Regulations and the Conditions of Employment of Other Servants, with due regard for gender balance. undertaken through a transparent procedure based on merit with the objective of securing the services of staff of the highest standard of ability, efficiency and integrity while ensuring adequate geographical balance, a need for a meaningful presence of nationals from all EU Member States in the EEAS and aiming towards gender balance. Representatives of the Member States, the General Secretariat of the Council and the Commission shall be involved in the recruitment procedure for vacant posts in the EEAS1. 1 See draft declaration relating to the appointment procedure at the end.
Amendment 46 #
2010/0816(NLE)
Proposal for a decision
Article 6 – paragraph 9 a (new)
Article 6 – paragraph 9 a (new)
9a. When the EEAS has reached its full capacity, staff from Member States, as referred to in paragraph 1, first subparagraph, should represent at least one third of all EEAS staff at AD level. Likewise, permanent EU officials should represent at least 60% of all EEAS staff at AD level, including staff coming from the diplomatic services of the Member States, who have become permanent EU officials, in accordance with the provisions of the Staff Regulations. Each year, the High Representative shall present a report to the European Parliament and the Council on the occupation of posts in the EEAS.
Amendment 47 #
2010/0816(NLE)
Proposal for a decision
Article 6 – paragraph 9 b (new)
Article 6 – paragraph 9 b (new)
9b. The High Representative shall lay down the rules on mobility so as to ensure that the members of the staff of the EEAS are subject to a high degree of mobility. Specific modalities shall apply to the personnel referred to in Article 4 (3), third indent. In principle, all EEAS staff shall periodically serve in Union delegations. The High Representative shall establish rules to that effect.
Amendment 48 #
2010/0816(NLE)
Proposal for a decision
Article 6 – paragraph 10
Article 6 – paragraph 10
10. The procedures for recruiting staff for posts transferred to the EEAS which are on-going at the date of entry into force of this Decision shall remain valid: they shall be carried on and completed under the authority of the High Representative in accordance with the relevant vacancy notices and the applicable rules of the Staff Regulations and the Conditions of Employment of Other Servants. In the course of setting up the EEAS, representatives of the Member States, the General Secretariat of the Council and the Commission shall be involved in the recruitment procedure for vacant posts in the EEAS. The staff of the EEAS central administration shall be made up of officials and other servants from, respectively, relevant departments of thIn accordance with the applicable provisions of its national law, each Member State shall provide its officials who have become temporary agents in the EEAS with a guarantee of immediate reinstatement at the end of their period of service to the EEAS. This period of service, in accordance with the provisions of Article 50b of CEOS, shall not exceed eight years, unless, it is extended for a maximum period of two years in exceptional circumstances and in the interest of the service1. EU officials serving in the EEAS shall have the right to apply for posts in their institution of origin on the same terms as internal applicants. 1 Article 50b(2) of CEOS will read as follows : “2. They may be engaged for a maximum period of four years. Contracts may be Greneral Secretariat of the Council and of the Commission as well as staff seconded from national diplomatic servicwed for a maximum period of four years. In total, engagement should not exceed eight years. However, in exceptional circumstances and in the interest of the Member States. When the EEAS has reached its full capacity, staff from Member States should represent at least one third of all EEAS staff at AD level. Each year, the High Representative shall present a report to the Council on the occupation of posts in the EEAS. service, at the end of the eighth year, the contract may be extended for a maximum period of two years. A renewal or extension shall be granted on condition that the secondment from the national diplomatic service is extended for the period of renewal.”
Amendment 49 #
2010/0816(NLE)
Proposal for a decision
Article 6 – paragraph 11
Article 6 – paragraph 11
11. The High Representative shall lay down the rules on mobility so as to ensure that the members of the staff of the EEAS are subject to a sufficient degree of mobility. Specific modalities shall apply to the personnel referred to in Article 4 (3), third hyphen. In principle, all EEAS staff shall periodically serve in Union delegationSteps shall be taken in order to provide EEAS staff with adequate common training, building in particular on existing national and EU practices and structures. The High Representative shall establish rules to that effecttake appropriate measures to that effect within the year following the entry into force of this Decision.
Amendment 50 #
2010/0816(NLE)
Proposal for a decision
Article 6 – paragraph 12
Article 6 – paragraph 12
Amendment 51 #
2010/0816(NLE)
Proposal for a decision
Article 6 – paragraph 13
Article 6 – paragraph 13
Amendment 52 #
2010/0816(NLE)
Proposal for a decision
Article 6 a (new)
Article 6 a (new)
Article 6 a Transitional provisions regarding staff 1. The relevant departments and functions in the General Secretariat of the Council and in the Commission listed in the Annex shall be transferred to the EEAS. Officials and temporary agents occupying a post in departments or functions listed in the Annex shall be transferred to the EEAS. This shall apply mutatis mutandis to contract and local staff assigned to such departments and functions. SNEs working in those departments or functions shall also be transferred to the EEAS with the consent of the authorities of the originating Member State. These transfers shall take effect on 1 January 2011. In accordance with the Staff Regulations, upon their transfer to the EEAS, the High Representative shall assign each official to a post in his function group which corresponds to his grade. 2. The procedures for recruiting staff for posts transferred to the EEAS which are on-going at the date of entry into force of this Decision shall remain valid: they shall be carried on and completed under the authority of the High Representative in accordance with the relevant vacancy notices and the applicable rules of the Staff Regulations and the Conditions of Employment of Other Servants.
Amendment 53 #
2010/0816(NLE)
Proposal for a decision
Article 7 – paragraph 1
Article 7 – paragraph 1
1. The High Representative shall act asduties of authorising officer for the EEAS section of the General Budget of the European Union andshall be delegated in accordance with Article 59 of the Financial Regulation. The High Representative shall adopt the internal rules for the management of the correspondingadministrative budget lines. These internal rules shall lay down which of the powers of the authorising officer are delegated to the Secretary- General and the conditions under which the Secretary-General can sub delegate these powersOperational expenditure shall remain within the Commission section of the budget.
Amendment 54 #
2010/0816(NLE)
Proposal for a decision
Article 7 – paragraph 3
Article 7 – paragraph 3
3. As regards operational expenditure arising from the implementation of the CFSP budget, the Instrument for Stability, the Instrument for CooperWhen drawing up estimates of administrative expenditure for the EEAS, the High Representative will hold consultations with Industrialised Countries, the Communication and Public Diplomacy as well as the Election Observation Missions, the Commission shall be responsible for their financial management under the authority of the High Representative in her capacity as Vice-President of the Commission, respectively, the Commissioner for Development Policy and the Commissioner for Neighbourhood Policy regarding their respective responsibility.
Amendment 55 #
2010/0816(NLE)
Proposal for a decision
Article 7 – paragraph 3 a (new)
Article 7 – paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. In accordance with Article 314(1) of the TFEU, the EEAS shall draw up estimates of its expenditure for the following financial year. The Commission shall consolidate these estimates in a draft budget, which may contain different estimates. The Commission may amend the draft budget as provided for in Article 314(2) of the TFEU.
Amendment 56 #
2010/0816(NLE)
Proposal for a decision
Article 7 – paragraph 3 b (new)
Article 7 – paragraph 3 b (new)
3b. In order to ensure the budgetary transparency in the area of external action of the Union, the Commission will transmit to the budgetary authority, together with the Draft EU Budget, a working document presenting, in a comprehensive way, all expenditure related to the external action of the Union.
Amendment 57 #
2010/0816(NLE)
Proposal for a decision
Article 7 – paragraph 4
Article 7 – paragraph 4
4. The EEAS shall be subject to the procedures regarding the discharge provided for in Article 319 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union and in Article 145 to 147 of the Financial Regulation. The EEAS will, in this context, fully cooperate with institutions involved in the discharge procedure and provide, as appropriate, the additional necessary information, including through attendance in meetings of the relevant bodies.
Amendment 58 #
2010/0816(NLE)
Proposal for a decision
Article 8 – title
Article 8 – title
Programming External Action Instruments and programming
Amendment 59 #
2010/0816(NLE)
Proposal for a decision
Article 8 – paragraph 1
Article 8 – paragraph 1
1. In the framework of tThe management of EU external cooperation programmes, which remain is under the responsibility of the Commission, the High Representative and the EEAS shall contribute to the programming and management cycle for the following geographic and thematic instruments, on the basis of the policy objectives set out in the said instruments: - the Development Cooperation Instrument, - the European Development Fund, - the European Instrument for Democracy and Human Rights, - the European Neighbourhood and Partnership Instrument, - the Instrument for Cooperation with Industrialised Countries, - the Instrument for Nuclear Safety Cooperation without prejudice to role of the Commission and of the EEAS in programming as set out in the following paragraphs.
Amendment 60 #
2010/0816(NLE)
Proposal for a decision
Article 8 – paragraph 2
Article 8 – paragraph 2
2. In accordance with Article 3, throughout the whole cycle of programming, planning and implementation of thesThe High Representative shall ensure overall political coordination of the EU's external action, ensuring the unity, consistency and effectiveness of the EU’s external action in particular through the external assistance instruments,: - the High Representative and the EEAS shall work with the relevant members and services of the Commission. All proposals for decision will be prepared through Commission procedures and submitted to the Commission for decisionDevelopment Cooperation Instrument, - the European Development Fund, - the European Instrument for Democracy and Human Rights, - the European Neighbourhood and Partnership Instrument, - the Instrument for Cooperation with Industrialised Countries, - the Instrument for Nuclear Safety Cooperation, - the Instrument for Stability, regarding the assistance foreseen in article 4 of Regulation (EC) n. 1717/2006 of 15 November 2006.
Amendment 61 #
2010/0816(NLE)
Proposal for a decision
Article 8 – paragraph 3
Article 8 – paragraph 3
3. The EEAS shall in particularIn particular, the EEAS shall contribute to the programming and management cycle for the said instruments, on the basis of the policy objectives set out therein. It shall have responsibility for preparing the following Commission decisions onregarding the strategic, multi- annual steps within the programming cycle: (i) country allocations to determine the global financial envelope for each region (subject to the indicative breakdown of the financial perspectives). Within each region, a proportion of funding will be reserved for regional programmes; (ii) country and regional strategic papers (CSPs/RSPs); (iii) national and regional indicative programmes (NIPs/RIPs). In accordance with Article 3, throughout the whole cycle of programming, planning and implementation of these instruments, the High Representative and the EEAS shall work with the relevant members and services of the Commission without prejudice to Article 1(3). All proposals for decision will be prepared through Commission procedures and submitted to the Commission for decision.
Amendment 62 #
2010/0816(NLE)
Proposal for a decision
Article 8 – paragraph 4
Article 8 – paragraph 4
4. With regard to the European Development Fund and the Development Cooperation Instrument, any proposals, including those for changes in the basic regulations and the programming documents in paragraph 3 above, shall be prepared jointly by the relevant services in the EEAS and in the Commission under the direct supervision and guidanceresponsibility of the Commissioner responsible for Development Policy and then jointly submitted with the High Representative for decision by the Commission. Thematic programmes, except the European Instrument for Democracy and Human Rights, as well as the Instrument for Nuclear Safety Cooperation and the part of the Instrument for Stability referred to in the seventh indent of paragraph 2, shall be prepared by the appropriate Commission Service under the guidance of the Commissioner responsible for Development and presented to the College in agreement with the High Representative and other relevant Commissioners.
Amendment 63 #
2010/0816(NLE)
Proposal for a decision
Article 8 – paragraph 5
Article 8 – paragraph 5
5. With regard to European Neighbourhood and Partnership Instrument, any proposals, including those for changes in the basic regulations and the programming documents in paragraph 3 above, shall be prepared jointly by the relevant services in the EEAS and in the Commission under the direct supervision and guidanceresponsibility of the Commissioner responsible for Neighbourhood Policy and then jointly submitted with the High Representative for decision by the Commission.
Amendment 64 #
2010/0816(NLE)
Proposal for a decision
Article 8 – paragraph 5 a (new)
Article 8 – paragraph 5 a (new)
Amendment 65 #
2010/0816(NLE)
Proposal for a decision
Article 8 – paragraph 6
Article 8 – paragraph 6
Amendment 66 #
2010/0816(NLE)
Proposal for a decision
Article 9 − paragraph 1
Article 9 − paragraph 1
1. The High Representative shall, after consulting the Committee referred to in Council Decision 2001/264/EC, decide on the security rules for the EEAS and take all appropriate measures in order to ensure that the EEAS manages effectively the risks to its staff, physical assets and information, and that it fulfils its duty of care responsibilities. Such rules shall apply to all EEAS staff, and all staff in Union Delegations, regardless of their administrative status or origin.
Amendment 67 #
2010/0816(NLE)
Proposal for a decision
Article 9 − paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 9 − paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Pending the Decision referred to in paragraph 1: - with regard to the protection of classified information, the EEAS shall apply Council Decision 2001/264/EC; - with regard to other aspects of security, the EEAS shall apply Commission Decision 2001/844/EC.
Amendment 68 #
2010/0816(NLE)
Proposal for a decision
Article 11 − paragraph 1
Article 11 − paragraph 1
1. The General Secretariat of the Council and the relevant Commission services shall take all necessary measures so that the transfers referred to in Article 6(8)a can be accompanied by the transfers of the Council and Commission buildings necessary for the functioning of the EEAS.
Amendment 69 #
2010/0816(NLE)
Proposal for a decision
Article 12 − paragraph 2
Article 12 − paragraph 2
2. The High Representative shall submit a report to the European Parliament and to the Council on the functioning of the EEAS in 2012no later than the end of 2011. This report shall in particular cover the implementation of the provisions of Article 8 and Article 5(3) and (10).
Amendment 70 #
2010/0816(NLE)
Proposal for a decision
Article 12 − paragraph 3
Article 12 − paragraph 3
3. The Council, acting on a proposal from By mid-2013, the High Representative, shall review this Decision in the light of experience no later than the beginning of 2014, in accordance with Article 27 of the TEUmake a review of the functioning and organisation of the EEAS, which will cover inter alia the implementation of the provisions of Article 6(7) and (10). This review, shall, if necessary, be accompanied by appropriate proposals for revision of this Decision. In this case, the Council, in accordance with Article 27(3) TEU shall, revise this Decision in the light of the review no later than the beginning of 2014.
Amendment 71 #
2010/0816(NLE)
Proposal for a decision
Article 12 − paragraph 4
Article 12 − paragraph 4
4. This Decision shall enter into force on the date of its adoption. Its provisions on financial management and recruitment going beyond the existing Staff Regulations and Financial Regulation shall only produce their legalshall take effects once the necessary amendments to the Staff Regulations and the Financial Regulation, as well as the amending budget, have been adopted. In order to ensure a smooth management of the personnel of the EEAS and pending the entry into force of the modifications to the Staff Regulations, the Conditions of Employment of Other Servants and the Financial Regulation necessary for the implementation of this Decision, aArrangements shall be entered into by the High Representative, the General Secretariat of the Council and the Commission, and consultations shall be undertaken with the Member States to ensure a smooth transition.
Amendment 72 #
2010/0816(NLE)
Proposal for a decision
Annex - paragraph 2 - introductory wording (new)
Annex - paragraph 2 - introductory wording (new)
All staff in the departments and functions listed below shall be transferred en bloc to the EEAS, except for a limited number of staff mentioned below as exceptions.
Amendment 73 #
2010/0816(NLE)
Proposal for a decision
Annex - paragraph 2 - subparagraph 1 - indent 1
Annex - paragraph 2 - subparagraph 1 - indent 1
● All hierarchy posts and support staff directly attached to them
Amendment 74 #
2010/0816(NLE)
Proposal for a decision
Annex - paragraph 2 - subparagraph 2 - indent 1
Annex - paragraph 2 - subparagraph 2 - indent 1
● All Heads of Delegation and Deputy Heads of Delegation and support staff directly attached to them
Amendment 75 #
2010/0816(NLE)
Proposal for a decision
Annex - paragraph 2 - subparagraph 3 - indent 5
Annex - paragraph 2 - subparagraph 3 - indent 5
● Applicable hierarchy posts and support staff directly attached to them
Amendment 31 #
2010/0171(COD)
Proposal for a regulation – amending act
Recital 1 a (new)
Recital 1 a (new)
(1a) The notion of a European administration requires, as a fundamental principle, adequate geographical and gender representativity as far as the staff is concerned. Therefore, recruitment for posts in the EEAS, whilst being based on merit, should also comprise such adequate representativity at all levels by including persons currently selected on EPSO reserve lists.
Amendment 32 #
2010/0171(COD)
Proposal for a regulation – amending act
Recital 1 a (new)
Recital 1 a (new)
(1a) When the EEAS has reached its full capacity, permanent officials of the Union should represent, in accordance with Article 6(9) of Council Decision 2010/427/EU of 26 July 2010 establishing the organisation and functioning of the European External Action Service1, at least 60% of all EEAS staff at AD level, and this should be reflected in all grades within the EEAS hierarchy. ___________________ 1 OJ L 201, 3.8.2010, p. 30.
Amendment 39 #
2010/0171(COD)
Proposal for a regulation – amending act
Article 1 – point 9
Article 1 – point 9
Staff Regulations of Officials of the European Communities
Title VIII a – Article 98 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Title VIII a – Article 98 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. In considering applications, the appointing authority shall always, in accordance with Article 6(9) of Council Decision 2010/427/EU, observe the principle that permanent officials of the Union are to represent at least 60% of all EEAS staff, and that this is to be reflected in all grades within the EEAS hierarchy.
Amendment 40 #
2010/0171(COD)
Proposal for a regulation – amending act
Article 1 – point 9
Article 1 – point 9
Staff Regulations of Officials of the European Communities
Title VIII a – Article 98 a (new)
Title VIII a – Article 98 a (new)
Article 98a The annual report on the occupation of posts in the EEAS which is to be presented by the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice-President of the Commission to the European Parliament and the Council pursuant to Article 6(9) of Council Decision 2010/427/EU shall contain a breakdown of all staff by their temporary or permanent status, nationality and gender, according to AD/AST function groups, occupied grades and positions. Any divergences from the minimum 60% threshold and the geographical and gender balances established as objectives by Council Decision 2010/427/EU are to be corrected within one year, including, if necessary, through the application of additional measures.
Amendment 6 #
2010/0054(COD)
Proposal for a regulation – amending act
Recital 1
Recital 1
(1) Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (hereinafter the Financial Regulation), lays down the budgetary principles and financial rules which should be respected in all legislative acts. It is necessary to amend certain provisions of the Financial Regulation in order to take account of the amendments introduced by the Treaty of Lisbon and of the establishment of the European External Action Service.
Amendment 7 #
2010/0054(COD)
Proposal for a regulation – amending act
Recital 2
Recital 2
(2) The Treaty of Lisbon establishes a European External Action Service (hereinafter “EEAS”). According to the conclusions of the European Council of 29 and 30 October 2009Council decision 2010/.../EU of ... establishing the organisation and functioning of the European External Action Service, the EEAS is a service of a sui generis nature and shouldis to be treated as an institution for the purposes of the Financial Regulation.
Amendment 8 #
2010/0054(COD)
Proposal for a regulation – amending act
Recital 3
Recital 3
(3) Given that the EEAS should be treated as an institution for the purposes of the Financial Regulation, the European Parliament is to grant discharge to the EEAS for the implementation of the appropriations voted in the EEAS section of the Budget. In this context, the EEAS shall fully respect the procedures provided for in Article 319 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union and in Articles 145 to 147 of the Financial Regulation. The European Parliament should also continue to grant discharge to the Commission for the implementation of Commission's section of the Budget, including operational appropriations implemented by Heads of Delegations who are sub-delegated authorising officers of the Commission. Given the complexity of this structure, high-standard provisions on traceability and budgetary and financial accountability need to be applied.
Amendment 9 #
2010/0054(COD)
Proposal for a regulation – amending act
Recital 4
Recital 4
(4) The Lisbon Treaty foresees that Commission Delegations become part of the EEAS as Union Delegations. In order to ensure their efficient management, all administrative and support expenditure of Union Delegations which finance common costs should be executed by a single support service. To that effect, the Financial Regulation should foresee the possibility for detailed rules, to be agreed with the Commission, in order to facilitate the implementation of the Union Delegations' operating appropriations entered in the EEAS and the Council sections of the Budget.
Amendment 10 #
2010/0054(COD)
Proposal for a regulation – amending act
Recital 10 a (new)
Recital 10 a (new)
(10a) The term "High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy" is to be, for the purposes of this Regulation, interpreted in accordance with the different functions of the High Representative under Article 18 of the Treaty on European Union.
Amendment 11 #
2010/0054(COD)
Proposal for a regulation – amending act
Article 1 – point 5
Article 1 – point 5
Regulation (EC, Euratom) N°1605/2002
Article 50 – paragraph 1
Article 50 – paragraph 1
However, detailed rules may be agreed with the Commission in order to facilitate the implementation of the Union Delegations' operating appropriations entered in the EEAS and the Council sections of the Budget.
Amendment 12 #
2010/0054(COD)
Proposal for a regulation – amending act
Article 1 – point 9 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 3
Article 1 – point 9 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 3
Regulation (EC, Euratom) N°1605/2002
Article 60 a – paragraph 1 –subparagraph 3
Article 60 a – paragraph 1 –subparagraph 3
Where a situation or conflict referred to in the second subparagraph arise, the Heads of Union Delegations shall inform the responsible Commission department and the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy thereof without delayDirectors-General of the Commission and of the EEAS thereof without delay. The latter shall take appropriate steps to remedy the situation.
Amendment 13 #
2010/0054(COD)
Proposal for a regulation – amending act
Article 1 – point 9 – paragraph 4 a (new)
Article 1 – point 9 – paragraph 4 a (new)
Regulation (EC, Euratom) N°1605/2002
Article 60 a – paragraph 4 a (new)
Article 60 a – paragraph 4 a (new)
Amendment 18 #
2009/2217(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas the international community has implicitly recognised that nine years of war and international involvement have not succeeded in eliminating the Taliban insurgency and bringing peace and stability to the country, and whereas a new counterinsurgency policy has been introduced from last year and around 45 000 troops dispatched as reinforcements,
Amendment 25 #
2009/2217(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas an impasse has been reached in Afghanistan:it is difficult to see an obvious end in sight with a coalition of occupying powers in place but unable to defeat the Taliban only through military means, and an insurgency movement unable to prevail against these military forces; and whereas there is no obvious end in sight,
Amendment 44 #
2009/2217(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E
Recital E
Amendment 67 #
2009/2217(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital N
Recital N
Amendment 71 #
2009/2217(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Is aware however of the set of factors hampering progress in Afghanistan but, given space constraints, has chosen to focus in this report on four main elements where, it believes, efforts expended will result in very significant improvements that could turn the course of events: international aid; implications of the peace process; impact of police training; elimination of opium cultivation through alternative development;
Amendment 76 #
2009/2217(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1 a. Expresses support for the new concept of a counter insurgency strategy, which aims at the protection of the local population and the rebuilding of areas whose security has been assured, and support for the EU’s Action Plan for Afghanistan and Pakistan;
Amendment 82 #
2009/2217(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Believes, therefore, that a newthe EU strategy for Afghanistan will have to take as its starting point two premises: an acknowledgement of the continuing deterioration in security and socio- economic indicators in Afghanistan despite almost a decade of international involvement and investment; and the need to encourage a profound shift in the mindset of the international community, which has all too often in the past, in particular prior to the counter insurgency strategy, shaped plans and decisions with scant regard for Afghan involvement;
Amendment 132 #
2009/2217(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Stresses that these disappointing indicators are not compensated for byNotes however the limited progress made in infrastructure, telecommunications and basic education usually cited as achievements by donors and the Afghan Government;
Amendment 136 #
2009/2217(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
Amendment 144 #
2009/2217(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
Amendment 153 #
2009/2217(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Points out that, contrary to the widespread perception that Afghan Government corruption is responsible for the lack of provision of essential services to its citizens, the majority of resources for socio-economic development have been channelled through international organisations, regional development banks, NGOs, international contractors etc,, and not through the central government;
Amendment 160 #
2009/2217(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Is appalled by the absence ofCalls for coordination among international donors and of, for detailed evaluations on the impact of the international civilian and military intervention, by the lack offor transparency and by the limited mechanisms for donor accountability;
Amendment 173 #
2009/2217(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Calls, too, on all the main humanitarian and development bodies active in Afghanistan (from EU Member States and the US to the UNDP and UNOPS, and from the World Bank to the main NGOs) to drastically prune their operating expenses by allocating funds (at least 80% more than at present) directly to Afghan institutions; notes that, among Afghan institutions preference should be given to local and regional governments provided that at this level allegiance, the rule of law and democracy have been properly ascertained; points out that the allocation of funds at local and regional level shall require the approval of the central Government to enhance its role and responsibility;
Amendment 185 #
2009/2217(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
Paragraph 21
21. Recognises the potential for local corruption but believes that this will be outweighed by the strengthened legitimacy the Afghan State will gain by begiving responsible for implementing aidapproval for the allocation of the funding and by ensuring that aid effectiveness indicators and effective monitoring mechanisms, agreed upon by both donors and the Afghan Government, are in place;
Amendment 196 #
2009/2217(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26
Paragraph 26
Amendment 213 #
2009/2217(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 28
Paragraph 28
28. Believes that much of the blame for the present impassesituation in Afghanistan rests with early miscalculations prior to the new counter-insurgency strategy by coalition forces who foresaw a speedy military victory over the Taliban and an easy transition to a stable country run by a legitimate government with strong Western backing;
Amendment 234 #
2009/2217(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 32
Paragraph 32
32. Recognises that the final stage would be a political solution; considers that in order to achieve this and for the Taliban to realize that they should sit at the negotiating table, the new counter insurgency policy must be given time to succeed according to the time table announced by President Obama; recognizes that once the conditions have been met, so that the Taliban do not negotiate under conditions of strength, then the only possible solution is a political one, and; strongly believes that negotiations with the Talibanall the Afghan sides engaged in the conflict – which should take place against the backdrop of a ceasefire – lie at the heart of thisa political process, with the aim of forming a government of national unity which can put an end to the civil war that has raged in the country for almost three decades;
Amendment 254 #
2009/2217(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 35
Paragraph 35
35. Recognises that the Taliban are not one single uniform entity: there are at least 33 top leaders, 820 mid-level/junior leaders, and 25 000 - 36 000 "foot soldiers" distributed among 220 communities, some fighting for ideological, others for monetary, reasons; believes therefore, that negotiations should be encouraged from now on at local level between the democratically elected local government and members of the armed opposition "who renounce violence, have no links to international terrorist organizations, respect the Constitution and are willing to join in building a peaceful Afghanistan", according to paragraphs 13 and 14 of the Kabul communiqué of 20 July 2010;
Amendment 286 #
2009/2217(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 42
Paragraph 42
42. Urges the EU to encourage the USallied forces to move away from itsthe policy of circumventing domestic institutions in the delivery of international aid and the privatisation of security, as well as its parallel and seemingly contradictory (to the peace process) attempt to "decapitate" the insurgency leadership usnd acknowledges the new orders by General Petraeus that due regard should be given to all military and security operations in avoiding civilian casualties as this is one of the factors alienating the local population against ISAF; pays tribute to the servicemen and women of all the Allied Forces who have lost their lives ing drones and US Special forces, which is of questionable legal status and results in frequent civilian casualefending freedom, and expresses its condolences to their families, as well as to the families of all innocent Afghan victiems;
Amendment 296 #
2009/2217(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 43
Paragraph 43
43. Points out that the EU Member States and their allies' military presence in Afghanistan has the objective of combating the threat of international terrorism and tackling the fight against drug cultivation and trafficking;
Amendment 307 #
2009/2217(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 46
Paragraph 46
46. Notes that there can be no stability or peace in Afghanistan without guaranteeing security for its citizens, and that part of the Taliban's early success in establishing themselves was due to an ability to maintain order and security;
Amendment 315 #
2009/2217(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 47 a (new)
Paragraph 47 a (new)
47 a. Gives merit to the idea of General Petraeus that local, democratically elected authorities could be accorded with a local gendarmerie to maintain law and order and protect the local population;
Amendment 329 #
2009/2217(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 50
Paragraph 50
50. Notes from ISAF sources that of the 94 000 men in the Afghan National Police almost 90%of them are illiterate, 20% and a substantial number are drug users, and over 30% or go missing after a year, not to mention the 1 000 or so killed in service every year;
Amendment 335 #
2009/2217(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 51
Paragraph 51
51. Believes that one of the main factors behind the ineffectiveness of overall training has been the practice, predominantly by the US, of relying on private contractors to train the police;
Amendment 338 #
2009/2217(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 52
Paragraph 52
52. Notes that, while the EU and its Member States do not share the US approach, their commitment to the creation of a professional Afghan police force risks being compromised by the prevalence of practices such as the "fast- track" approach (poor vetting of recruits, six weeks of training with no textbooks because of trainee illiteracy, minimal field training, recruits then given a badge, uniform and gun and sent out on patrol) implemented by a few big US security companies;
Amendment 341 #
2009/2217(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 53
Paragraph 53
53. Is equally disturbed to learn of the poor financial controls being applied to these private companies, and cites a 2006 joint US Defense and State Department report, whose findings are still valid today, which found that the police force in Afghanistan was incapable of carrying out routine law enforcement work and that no effective field training programme existed; acknowledges General McChrystal's attempts, during his tenure,the attempts by the general command and under the counterinsurgency policy to exercise some degree of control over the private foreign militias operating with impunity in Afghanistan;
Amendment 344 #
2009/2217(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 54
Paragraph 54
54. Recommends unequivocally, therefore, that responsibility for police training no longerthat police training should as soon as possible cease to be carried out by private contractors;
Amendment 358 #
2009/2217(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 56
Paragraph 56
56. Recommends that salaries for the Afghan police be increased and that the whole recruitment process be reviewed, only admittinggive preference to recruits with a basic standard of literacy, who are not drug users and are better qualified psychologically and physically than the present cohort;
Amendment 368 #
2009/2217(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 59
Paragraph 59
59. Notes, however, that the opium problem was not considered a priority by the Bush AdministrationGeneral Command prior to the counter insurgency policy, which preferred to cooperate with the warlords in the name of the war on terror;
Amendment 370 #
2009/2217(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 62
Paragraph 62
62. Draws attention, however, to the findings of a recent UNODC report, whereby the Taliban only capture 4% of the annual narcotics trade, and local farmers 21%, with 75% going to government officials, the police, local and regional brokers, and traffickers; in short, notes that NATO allies are in fact getting the lion's share of the profits from the drugs trade;
Amendment 65 #
2009/2216(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Fully supports the Minsk Group Co- chairs’ mediation efforts, the Madrid Principles and the Moscow Declaration; condemns the idea of a military solution and calls on both sides to avoid militant rhetoric; furthermore calls on both sides to show more constructive ambition in the peace talks and to abandon the tendency to prefer perpetuatinge the status quo created through military conquestsfrontation in defiance of UN Security Council resolutions; calls on the EU, FN and the rest of the international community likewiseto do their utmost to show courage and political will to overcome the remaining sticking points which hinder anassist the parties to reach a peace agreement;
Amendment 87 #
2009/2216(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Notes that interim status for Nagorno- Karabakh could imply interim legitimisation of the de facto authorities there; believes that inter alia in order to raise their credibility with a view to such a prospect, these authorities should rapidly abandonoffer a solution until the final status will be determined; believes that the positions that Nagorno- Karabakh includes all Armenian-occupied Azerbaijani lands and that displaced persons’ right of return cannot even be discussed at the present stageshould rapidly be abandoned; calls on the Government of Armenia to exercise its influence in this respect and on the Council and Commission to join this call;
Amendment 105 #
2009/2216(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Welcomes the protocols on the establishment and development of diplomatic relations, border opetween Armeninga and cooperationTurkey, which i.e. foresee the prospect for the opening of the joint border; calls on both sides to seize this opportunity to mend their relations through ratification and implementation without preconditions and in reasonable timeframe; does not support the introduction of conditions for ratification not mentioned in the protocols, but; notes that if implemented, they will have wide- ranging, potentially overall very positive consequences in the region and that they can therefore not be seen in isolation; calls on Armenia, as well as Azerbaijan, to intensify their efforts in the Minsk Co- chairs-led talks on the principles for a settlement of the Nagorno-Karabakh conflictwhole region of South Caucasus;
Amendment 35 #
2009/2198(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Emphasises that, in the longer term, a measure along the lines of a White Paper – providing scope for a wide-ranging public debate – would raise the profile of the CSDP and step up security and defence cooperation by defining the Union’s security and defence interests more clearly, thereby making the implementation of the ESS and the planning and conduct of EU crisis management operations more effective and better defined;
Amendment 10 #
2009/2133(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 – point a
Paragraph 5 – point a
(a) the EEAS should not be an autonomous service but should be established and set up within the administrative and budgetary remit of the Commission while faithfully carrying out its Treaty mandate to assist the High Representative in conducting the Union's common foreign and security policy on behalf of the Council and pursuing the Commission's external action;
Amendment 35 #
2009/2133(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Notes that, while the EU delegations in third countries will complement existing diplomatic representations of the Member States, there will be possibilities for long- term gains in efficiency, as the future EU delegation could in many cases take over consular services and deal with Schengen visa issugradually, where necessary, take over consular services;
Amendment 39 #
2009/2133(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Considers that it is necessary to take further steps as regards providing Union officials with external relations training; suggests setting up a European diplomatic college which, in close cooperation with appropriate bodies in the Member States, would provide Union officials and officials of the Member States who are to work in external relations functions, with training based on uniformly harmonised curricula including appropriate training in consular and legation procedures, diplomacy and international relations, includingtogether with knowledge of the history and workings of the European Union;
Amendment 40 #
2009/2133(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Calls on the Commission, the Council, the Member States and the next High Representativenext High Representative and Vice-President of the European Commission, the Commission and the Council, while involving the European Parliament, to clearly commit themselves to a comprehensive and ambitiousrriving at a consensual plan for the setting-up of the EEAS, as a gradual and step-by-step approach could lead to inconsistencies and waste of resources;
Amendment 60 #
2009/2062(REG)
Parliament's Rules of Procedure
Rule 8
Rule 8
Unless otherwise stipulated, the rules governing implementation of the Statute for Members of the European Parliament shall be laid down by the Bureaudetermined by Parliament on the basis of a recommendation from the committee responsible.
Amendment 61 #
2009/2062(REG)
Parliament's Rules of Procedure
Rule 23 – paragraph 2 and paragraph 2 a (new)
Rule 23 – paragraph 2 and paragraph 2 a (new)
2. The Bureau shall take financial, organisational and administrative decisions on matters concerning Members and the internal organisation of Parliament, its Secretariat and its bodies. 2a. The Bureau shall take financial, organisational and administrative decisions on matters concerning Members on a proposal of the Secretary-General or a political group.
Amendment 65 #
2009/2062(REG)
In the event of referral back, the committee responsible shall, orally or in writing, report back to Parliament within a period decided by Parliament which may not exceed two months. Rule 45 shall apply mutatis mutandis.
Amendment 68 #
2009/2062(REG)
Parliament's Rules of Procedure
Rule 132 a (new)
Rule 132 a (new)
Rule 132a Cooperation at committee level 1. The President shall endeavour to set up, in cooperation with the speakers of national parliaments, a framework of corresponding committees. Within that framework parliamentary committees may autonomously establish contacts and cooperate amongst themselves. Where no corresponding committee has been designated in a national parliament, the responsible committee of the European Parliament shall address itself directly to the speaker of the national parliament concerned. 2. The committees may take action pursuant to Rule 132b within the limits of budgetary appropriations set aside for the cooperation of committees with national parliaments. The distribution of such appropriations amongst committees shall be determined by a decision of the Conference of Committee Chairs.
Amendment 69 #
2009/2062(REG)
Parliament's Rules of Procedure
Rule 132 b (new)
Rule 132 b (new)
Rule 132b Pre- and post-legislative dialogue 1. The committee responsible for a legislative item may take appropriate action to provide for a full dialogue with national parliaments at committee level on any envisaged item of European Union legislation, from the legislative programming phase until the phase of implementation of the adopted act. 2. The committee responsible may in particular decide to organise video conferences, individual contacts or meetings at one of Parliament's places of work or missions to other places – at the level of rapporteurs; – involving also shadow rapporteurs and/or coordinators; – or between the full committee and committee chairs and/or rapporteurs from national parliaments; in order to respond to any request from a national parliament for support in its scrutiny of draft Union legislation.
Amendment 70 #
2009/2062(REG)
Parliament's Rules of Procedure
Rule 132 c (new)
Rule 132 c (new)
Rule 132c Transmission of documents Any document which is officially transmitted by a national parliament to the European Parliament shall be referred to the committee responsible for the subject-matter dealt with in that document. The document shall be translated into the working languages of the committee's coordinators. If the committee responsible considers it appropriate to follow the matter up, it may decide to proceed in accordance with Rule 132b.
Amendment 116 #
2009/2057(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23
Paragraph 23
23. Reiterates its commitment to the transatlantic partnership as the cornerstone of the EU's external action; urges the Vice- President/High Representative to ensure that the EU acts as a coherent and active partner of the US in strengthening global security and stability, promoting peace and respect for human rights, and adopting a united approach to global challenges such as nuclear proliferation, terrorism, climate change and energy security; calls on both partners, the EU and the US, to encourage China, India, Russia, Brazil and other emerging powers to share responsibility for the global order and for the settlement of conflicts; encourages the Vice- President/High Representative to work towards strengthening EU-US institutional mechanisms in line with Parliament's resolutions; underlines that the work of the Transatlantic Economic Council (TEC) needs to be strengthened in pursuit of the goal of a genuine, integrated transatlantic market, and that such a market should provide the basis for a reinforced transatlantic partnership;
Amendment 144 #
2009/2057(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 28
Paragraph 28
28. Calls on the Vice-President/High Representative to ensure that the EU's approach towards Russia is coherent and driven by a commitment to the values of democracy, respect for human rights and the rule of law, including international law; underlines at the same time the need to enhance cooperation with Russia with regard to Iran, Afghanistan and the Middle East, pursuing the goal of strengthening global security and stability, and also closely cooperate on issues like the fight against terrorism, energy security and supply, climate change and non- proliferation; such cooperation should provide the basis for the new EU-Russia agreement;
Amendment 7 #
2009/2002(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Calls on the EU to develop long-term strategic thinking to clarify external and security policy priorities; urges the EU to establish a sound system of analysis linked to existing European agencies such as the EU institute for Security Studies (EUISS) in order to identify long-term trends from an EU perspective;
Amendment 8 #
2009/2002(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Recalls its resolution on transatlantic relations of 26 March 2009, which underline that the EU-US relationship is the most important strategic partnership for the EU; emphasises the importance of enhancing the awareness and understanding of European issues and perspectives in the United States; urges that the 2010 EU budget should contribute to strengthening ties between the transatlantic partners' civil societies, for instance through student exchanges;
Amendment 1 #
2009/0155(NLE)
Draft opinion
last paragraph
last paragraph
The Committee on Foreign Affairs calls on the Committee on International Trade, as the committee responsible, to draw up an interim report under Rules 81(3), having regard to the opinion of the Legal Service of the European Parliament of 16 March 2012, invites the Committee on International Trade, as the committee responsible, to invite the Commission to clarify unilaterally the territorial competence of the Responsible Authority referred to in Article 9 of the draft Protocol and, on this basis, to propose that Parliament give its consent.
Amendment 6 #
2009/0155(NLE)
Draft opinion
last paragraph
last paragraph
The Committee on Foreign Affairs calls on the Committee on International Trade, as the committee responsible, to draw up an interim report under Rule 81(3)propose that Parliament give its consent.
Amendment 31 #
2009/0108(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 30
Recital 30
(30) Since gas supplies from third countries are central to the security of gas supply of the Community, the Commission should include an 'energy security clause' in trade, association, and partnership and cooperation agreements with producer and transit countries. The Commission shall coordinate the actions with regard to third countries, working with producer and transit countries on arrangements to handle crisis situations and to ensure a stable gas flow to the Community. The Commission should be entitled to deploy a task force to monitor gas flows in crisis situations within and, in consultation with the third countries involved, outside the Community and, where a crisis arises due to difficulties in a third country, to assume a mediation and facilitation role through the Vice- President of the Commission/High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, in close cooperation with the holders of the relevant portfolios within the college of Commissioners.
Amendment 43 #
2009/0108(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – heading
Article 4 – heading
Establishment of Preventive Action Plan and Emergency Plan at national, Community and regional level
Amendment 51 #
2009/0108(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 1
Article 10 – paragraph 1
1. The Commission mayshall declare a Community Emergency at the request of one Competent Authority or when the Community loses more than 10%a substantial amount of its daily gas import from third countries as calculated by ENTSO-G that cannot be compensated for through market mechanisms. It shall declare a Community Emergency where more than one Competent Authority has declared Emergency following the verification in accordance with Article 9(6). It mayshall declare a Community Emergency for specifically affected geographical regions comprising more than one Member State.
Amendment 18 #
2008/2199(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital F
Recital F
F. whereas the transatlantic partnership is founded on shared core values such as democracy, human rights, the rule of law and international institutionsmultilateralism as well as open economies and sustainable development,
Amendment 31 #
2008/2199(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital H a (new)
Recital H a (new)
Ha. noting the conclusions of the informal meeting of the EU General Affairs Council held on 8 January 2009 concerning the priority areas for transatlantic cooperation during the Czech Presidency (economic and financial cooperation, energy security, preparation of the UN Conference on climate change and reinforced dialogue on the Middle East, Afghanistan and Iran),
Amendment 39 #
2008/2199(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital L
Recital L
L. whereas the work of the Transatlantic Economic Council (TEC) needs to continue so as totowards the goal of a genuine, integrate thed transatlantic market; whereas joint leadership is needed to reform the international economic institutions in the current crisis,
Amendment 66 #
Amendment 67 #
2008/2199(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
Amendment 69 #
2008/2199(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Reaffirms that the new agreement should transform the currentcurrent dialogue and cooperation within the Transatlantic Legislators' Dialogue (TLD) intoshould in future take place within the framework of a Joint Parliamentary Committee, serving as a forum for parliamentary dialogue, identification of objectives and joint oversight and scrutiny of the implementation of the agreementtargets previously agreed; considers that ithis Committee should meet in plenary twice a year and that it should be comprised of both M, comprise members of the European Parliament and Members of the US Congress; reiterates that a legislative early-warning system should be created within this Committe and include the possibility of having joint parliamentary working groups to prepare the debate before the plenary meetings and ensure the follow- up of the agreements reached; reiterates that this Joint Parliamentary Committee should include a reciprocal early-warning system, built up on the basis of the European Parliament early-warning mechanism, already in place;
Amendment 74 #
2008/2199(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Considers that the Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) should be kept informed by the TEC and the TPC about the work done by themir activities, and that it should be able to submit proposals and recommendations to those Councils and to the EU- US summit; is of the views; requests that both co- chairs of the Committee should be involved in the opening of meetings of both CouncilJoint Parliamentary Committee be invited to participate in the opening session of the meetings of the TEC, the TPC and the EU-US Summits;
Amendment 104 #
2008/2199(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Underlines that a peaceful settlement of the Middle East conflict is vitessential, and hopeswelcomes the fact that it will represent one of the most urgent priorities of the new US administration,; asks the US administration to coordinatinge closely with the EU and engaginge in the Quartet; emphasises that both partners should strive for intensification of the negotiations based on the road map and the Annapolis Conference achievements, aimed at arriving atwith the objective of a two-state solution; urges both partners to redouble their efforts, also within the Quartet and in their dealings with Arab countries, so that a ceasefire in Gaza may be quickly achievedin order to see the conditions fulfilled for a durable ceasefire in Gaza, notably on the border control issue;
Amendment 121 #
2008/2199(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
Paragraph 21
21. Underlines that the Iranian nuclear programme endangers the non-proliferation system and stability in the region and the world; supports the objective, pursued jointly by both partners, of finding a negotiated solution with Iran, following the dual strategy of dialogue and sanctions, in coordination with other members of the Security Council and the International Atomic Energy Agency; considers that any initiatives that one of the partners may launch concerning Iran must be closely coordinated between them in a spirit of trust and transparency; calls on the transatlantic partners to define as soon as possible a common approach towards Iran, without waiting until the issue needs to be confronted as a matter of urgency;
Amendment 166 #
2008/2199(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 36 a (new)
Paragraph 36 a (new)
36a. Invites the Parliament's Secretary- General to proceed as a matter of the utmost urgency with the implementation of the Bureau's decision of 11 December 2006 on the deployment of an official to Washington as Liaison Officer;
Amendment 167 #
2008/2199(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 36 b (new)
Paragraph 36 b (new)
36b. Insists on the advantages of a joint programme of staff exchanges and invites Parliament's Secretary-General to examine with the clerks of the US House of Representatives and the Senate the feasibility of a joint memorandum on staff exchanges similar to that agreed between Parliament and the UN Secretariat;
Amendment 24 #
2008/2197(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D
Recital D
D. whereas EU and NATO have built a partnership that is now well established and deep-rootedmust improve their cooperation; whereas however, in order for this partnership to work, both organisations must ensure effective consultation, cooperation and transparency at all times,
Amendment 39 #
2008/2197(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital I
Recital I
I. whereas EU-NATO relations could be further improved by both organisations, with the EU involving the European non- EU NATO Allies further in ESDP and NATO involving the non-NATO EU Member States further in EU-NATO talks; whereas EU-US relations should be strengthened in order to further consolidate the existence of democratic freedoms,
Amendment 53 #
2008/2197(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital M
Recital M
Amendment 69 #
2008/2197(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Underlines that the raison d'être of the European Union is to build peace; notes, and that an ineffective security strategy or security policy leads to unnecessary human sufferingcontradicts this objective;
Amendment 76 #
2008/2197(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Therefore calls on the EU to extend the missions of the European Security and Defence Policy so as to prevent conflicts, promote stability and bring relief to where it is needed, subject to a common consensus between EU Member Statesor in the framework of structural cooperation;
Amendment 82 #
2008/2197(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Recognises that the diversity of interests inherent in a Union of 27 or more Member States – in other words, the mosaic-like composition of the EU – gives it a unique character and the potential to intervene, mediate and help in different parts of the world, unlike any other major power; hHopes that the existing military capability of the EU will develop into a credible force enabling the Union to exploit its unique abilities in the fields of conflict prevention and conflict resolution and complementing its broad range of civilian crisis management mechanisms;
Amendment 93 #
2008/2197(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Is convinced that the prospect of a Euro- Atlantic integrationpartnership of democracies is the best guarantor of security and stability across Europe and of respect of the principles of democracy, human rights, the rule of law and good governance;
Amendment 99 #
2008/2197(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Despite the current signals of a return to juxtaposition in EU-Russia-US relations, emphasises its view that such a development is not desirable; is convinced that democratic freedoms and the rule of law are the answer to aspirations for people around the world; believes that no country or nation should be excluded from such a vision, because every human being has the right to live in a democracy and in a state governed by the rule of law;
Amendment 106 #
2008/2197(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Welcomes the updating of the ESS as part of the European Union's commitment to defining and protecting European security interests and thus making it possible to create a strategy for tackling the threats of the 21st century; notes that this strategy can only be fully implemented through a revivedn EU-NATO cooperation consensus, based on a common approach to security policies, as well as a renewed and common security consensus between the EU and the United States of America, reflecting the common values and goals of these two democracies;
Amendment 123 #
2008/2197(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Insists that all democracies should be united in their efforts to build stability and peace, and thus join with all intergovernmental organisations in promoting these goals; regrets profoundly that the doctrine of non-alignment, inherited from the Cold War era, undermines the alliance of democracies to the benefit of undemocratic and not yet truly democratic powers; regrets that, in the name of a doctrine of non-alignment, certain Member States opted out of the joint responsibility provided for by the solidarity clause contained in the Treaty of Lisbon;
Amendment 139 #
2008/2197(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Recognises the fundamental role of NATO, in the past as well as today, in the security architecture of the Europe; notes that for the majority of EU Member States, which are also NATO allies, the Alliance remains the foundation of their collective defence; therefore takes the view that the only meaningful way to organise the future collective defence of the EU is within the Alliancefuture collective defence of the EU should as far as possible be organised in cooperation with NATO;
Amendment 145 #
2008/2197(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Emphasises the increasing importance of the ESDP which will help to improve the EU's ability to confront existing and emerging 21st-century security threats, particularly in joint civilian-military operations and crisis management measures ranging from intelligence-driven crisis prevention actions to security sector reform, reform of the police and judiciary and military action;
Amendment 166 #
2008/2197(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 b (new)
Paragraph 13 b (new)
13b. Calls on Turkey to cease hindering this cooperation;
Amendment 169 #
2008/2197(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Strongly welcomes the French initiative of a formal return to the military structures of NATO, and the efforts by the French Presidency within the EU Council to further bring the EU and NATO together as a response to the new security challenges; welcomes the efforts of the French Presidency aimed at the adoption of concrete initiatives for the pooling of EU and NATO defence capabilities; also welcomes the positive approach of the United States of America towards the consolidation of EU defence capabilities;
Amendment 174 #
2008/2197(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Urges the member states of both organisations to be more flexible, goal- oriented and pragmatic in the implementation of the EU-NATO partnership; therefore asks the member states of both organisations to empower the EU Council and the NAC to implement the partnership more effectively, especially through the ability to have technical arrangements when and where needed, given the need to deliver in circumstances where the EU and NATO operate side by side in different missions towards the same common purpose in the same theatre, as in Kosovo and Afghanistan;
Amendment 189 #
2008/2197(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Proposes the establishment of an EU Operational Headquarters in the vicinity of the main EU institutions, under the authority of the Secretary-GeneralVice-President of the Councilmmission/High Representative; is of the view that such a structure could function as the "reactive arm" of the future Vice- President of the Commission/High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy envisaged by the Lisbon Treaty, and that the future European External Action Service could function as his/her "prevention arm";
Amendment 192 #
2008/2197(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Underlines that the experience of EU operations demonstrates that the lack of a permanent planning and command capability for EU operations has become a capability shortfall limiting the effectiveness and credibility of EU operations; emphasises that the proposed EU Operational Headquarters provides the solution to this problem; recalls that, given the civilian-military focus of the EU, such a structure would not duplicate anything that exists elsewhere; further recalls that the NATO Headquarters is primarily intended for military planning whereas the EU possesses expertise in planning and conducting both civilian and joint civilian-military operations which no other global actor is currently able to conduct successfullyis a complement to NATO;
Amendment 201 #
2008/2197(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Stresses that an EU Operational Headquarters would complement the current NATO command structures and should not in any case lead to the creation of an EU caucus inside the NAC which could further undermine NATO's transatlantic integrity; is of the view that development of the EU and NATO should not under any circumstances lead to any degree of disintegration in the Alliance and that an adequate level of international credibility must be maintained;
Amendment 208 #
2008/2197(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Is of the view that the mutual challenge for the EU and NATO is to make use of the same national pool of resources in terms of personnel and capabilities; calls on the Member States to empower the Council and the NACEU and NATO to ensure that these limited resources are spent on the most appropriate capabilities for facing the difficult challenges of today, avoiding duplication of work and fostering coherence; is of the view that strategic airlift, a particular example of a relatively scarce and expensive operational asset, should represent an opportunity for cooperation between the EU and NATO;
Amendment 210 #
2008/2197(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
Paragraph 21
21. ICalls ofn the view that, in addition to the need for more efficient use of military resources, the need for more investment in defence at Member State level is essential in order to support the efforts to build effective EU-NATO cooperation and action; notes that the United States called on European NATO members during the NATO Bucharest Summit to increase their defence investments so as to support both NATO and EU operations; notes also the significant difference in numbers, as well as in effectiveness of defence spending, between European members of NATO and the U.S.; calls on the EU to commit itself to fairer global burden- sharingEU and its Member States to make use of increased synergies and work on the basis of their respective competencies;
Amendment 225 #
2008/2197(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23
Paragraph 23
23. Proposes that those NATO Allies that are candidate for EU accession should at this point at least be given the status of Associate Members of the European Defence Agency, and that they should thereafter should be further, more thoroughly and more permanently involved in ESDP in the spirit of being likely future membersbe more closely involved in the work of the ESDP and the European Defence Agency;
Amendment 248 #
2008/2197(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26
Paragraph 26
26. Welcomes the fact that, at the NATO summit held in Bucharest, the Allies recognised the value that a stronger and more capable European defence brings, and that the Alliance reconfirmed its commitment to continue enlargement; regrets that at the same summit the Allies postponed the NATO Membership Action Plan for Georgia and Ukraine, when instead continued support should be given to the democratisation process of Ukraine in the spirit of the Orange Revolution; notes that for manynotes that for the European Neighbourhood Policy countries, and with a view to their democratic development, the and developmen-door policy which stems from the very founding principles of the EUt of the rule of law, the policy of a European perspective is of the utmost importance;
Amendment 258 #
2008/2197(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27
Paragraph 27
27. Is of the view that, should Russia become a free and truly democratic country, an improved cooperation between itRussia and all European, Euro-Atlantic and global structures would beis very welcome and should be encouraged; does not exclude the prospect of Russia's membership of such structures one day; therefore invites Russia to return to the path of transforming itself into a true democracyinvites Russia to continue its development on the path of true democracy and true rule of law, and to root out all practices of using violence as a means of furthering political goals; notes that, should the EU Member States agree to the bilateral security arrangements recently proposed by Russia, this would not only severely weaken the integrity of the security architecture of the EU but would also drive a wedge into the relationship between the EU and the U.S.;
Amendment 10 #
2008/2171(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Is concerned at the lack of the rule of law and the lack of basic human rights such as freedom of expression and religious belief; calls on China to respect minority rights, e.g. those of Tibetans and Uighurs; calls on China to abolish the death penalty and the offence of "threatening public security"; asks China to allow unrestricted internet access; while noting some progress, believes that, overall, the cause of human rights in China is not advancing;
Amendment 19 #
2008/2171(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Believes that the EU and China are becoming more interdependent and that the complexities and importance of EU-China relations require more coordination among the Member States and with the Commission; therefore welcomes the last EU-China Summit and the resulting high- level trade mechanism dialogue of April 2008; reminds China that it must fulfil its obligations arising from international agreements, for example in the area of copyright law and labour law.
Amendment 91 #
2008/2104(INI)
Proposal for a recommendation
Paragraph 1 − introductory part
Paragraph 1 − introductory part
Addresses the following recommendations to the Council and asks it to instruct the Commission and asks them to take them into account when pursuing the negotiations:
Amendment 169 #
2008/2104(INI)
Proposal for a recommendation
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Asks the Council and the Commission to keep the European Parliament regularly and fully informed of progress of the negotiations and reminds them that the PCA will need the EP’s approval;
Amendment 170 #
2008/2104(INI)
Proposal for a recommendation
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Considers it important that mutual legal obligations should be strengthened through the early conclusion of the PCA and Russian accession to the WTO;
Amendment 2 #
2008/2063(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Regards it as crucial to establish the closest possible collaboration between the President of the European Council, the President ofTakes the view that the Commission, the High Representative/Vice–-President of the Commission and the rotating Presidency in order that their different functions may is responsible for the development, organisation, coordination and implementation of foreign relations, especially the CFSP and CSDP, and is accountributable to the coherence and efficiency of the CFSPEuropean Parliament;
Amendment 12 #
2008/2063(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
Amendment 14 #
2008/2063(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 32
Paragraph 32
32. Believes that itsthe responsibility to holdof the European Central Bank (ECB) to account for its decisionsreport on monetary policy is now greater, since the ECB is recognised as an institution; welcomes the fact that several provisions of the Statutes of the European System of Central Banks (ESCB) and of the ECB can be modified after consulting Parliament in accordance with Article 40.2 of the Statute of the ESCB and of the ECB; affirms that this does not constitute an encroachment on the independence of the ECB in the field of monetary policy or the priorities set out in the Treaty;
Amendment 16 #
2008/2063(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
Amendment 21 #
2008/2063(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Insists that the rights of the European Parliament bare fully consultedmet on the nomination of the first High Representative/Vice- President of the Commission, as well as any other interim appointment;
Amendment 33 #
2008/2063(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
Amendment 39 #
2008/2063(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
Amendment 51 #
2008/2063(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Underlines the need for transparency and democratic scrutiny of the whole process and recalls its right to be consulted on the establishment of the EEAS in accordance with Article 13a(3) of the EU Treaty and to be fully associated with the preparatory work; is of the opinion that the EEAS should administratively be attached to the Commission and refers to its ongoing report on this matter;
Amendment 59 #
2008/2063(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 21
Paragraph 21
21. Recommends that any future agreement combining non–CFSP and CFSP elements be founded on a single legal basis, which should be directly related to the mainnon-CFSP subject of the agreement;
Amendment 146 #
2007/2219(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 43
Paragraph 43
43. Requests that the future High Representative/Vice-President of the Commission take office together with the new Commission on 1 November 2009, that a temporary solution be found for the period between entry into force of the Reform Treaty and 1 November 2009, and that Parliament be fully consulted on the nomination by the European Council, with the consent of the President of the Commission, of the first High Representative/Vice-President of the Commission, who will take office on the expected entry into force of the Treaty of Lisbon on 1 January 2009, as well as any other interim appointment; in this context, considers it necessary that an ad hoc hearing procedure be established for the nomination of the High Representative/Vice-President of the Commission, with the Committee on Foreign Affairs acting as the lead Committee;
Amendment 155 #
2007/2219(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 54 a (new)
Paragraph 54 a (new)
54a. Will make specific proposals about the financing and budgetary control of the EEAS in the context of its forthcoming report on the matter;