Activities of Frank VANHECKE related to 2009/2165(INI)
Plenary speeches (1)
Explanations of vote
Amendments (2)
Amendment 37 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Urges ACP countries to establish policies, based on respect for human rights, democratic principles, rule of law, sound economic development and decent work, in order to combat brain drain and allow ACP countries to use their trained work force for their own development; considers in this context that the blue card system and the Commission's reception centres in Africa yet further encourage and aggravate this brain drain;
Amendment 38 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 a (new)
Paragraph 14 a (new)
14a. Urges that, when revising the agreement, full consideration be given to fighting illegal immigration and that the granting of development aid (or part of it) be made dependent on efforts by the countries concerned to combat it and their readiness to take back their nationals if they are deported;