3 Amendments of Marietta GIANNAKOU related to 2012/2034(INI)
Amendment 18 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital F
Recital F
F. whereas in all these cases, by definition the most important, the absence of formalised dialogue between Parliament and the European Council prevented Parliament from fully playing its role as co-legislator, as laid down in the treaties; whereas there are often unjustified delays on the part of the Council in the negotiations on key issues; whereas the official interlocutors of Parliament’s representatives have often not had the power to properly engage governments and the presentation and discussion of national governments' positions are often needlessly delayed; whereas, although theoretically responsible for preparing meetings of the European Council, the President-in-Office of the Council and the General Affairs Council appear to play only a marginal or formal role; whereas although there is greater interest in the introductory remarks by the President of the European Parliament at the opening of European Councils, their political impact remains limited;
Amendment 24 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital Ga (new)
Recital Ga (new)
Ga. whereas the exchange of political positions on activities and procedures with a legislative dimension is preceded by technical meetings between the co- legislators, which should produce a practical result rather than being formal in nature, so as to prepare the political procedure swiftly and effectively;
Amendment 37 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Points out that, unlike the President of the Commission, the President of the European Council is not accountable to Parliament, and that the organisation of debates in which he takes part should take this into account, while allowing Members other than the group chairs to talk to the President of the European Council; considers, however, that the written questions procedure does not seem appropriate;