Activities of Christian DOLESCHAL related to 2023/2085(INI)
Shadow reports (1)
REPORT on the implementation of Treaty provisions on EU citizenship
Amendments (13)
Amendment 14 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital C
Recital C
C. whereas EU citizens lack sufficient awareness, knowledge and understanding ofneeds to be raised about the rights and freedoms deriving from their EU citizenship; whereas there are still substantial shortcomings in the practical application of EU citizenship, some of which are caused by the non-uniform implementation of EU legislation by the Member States;
Amendment 35 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Recalls that the CoFE underlined the importance of reinforcing EU citizenship by mentioning in its conclusions that an EU citizenship statute would be a useful tool for making the EU’s principles and values more tangible; pPoints out that Parliament called for the creation of such a statute in its resolution of 12 February 2019 on the implementation of the Treaty provisions related to EU citizenship and in its resolution of 10 March 2022 on the EU Citizenship Report 2020: empowering citizens and protecting their rights;
Amendment 51 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Is concerned by the fact that mobile citizens are treated differently to nationals by their Member States of residence as regards access to social and institutional benefits;
Amendment 55 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
Amendment 59 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Calls on the Member States to fully implement the existing directives on mobile citizens’ rights and reiterates its call to extend mobile citizens’ rights to national and regional elections;
Amendment 66 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Calls for the EU to promote the adoption of a binding European Charter on Digital Rights, including digital citizenship rights, building on the European Declaration of Digital Rights and Principles for the Digital Decade;
Amendment 83 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
Paragraph 21
21. Calls on the Commission to develop public consultations tailored to citizens, especially young people, in order to increase citizens’ participation; calls on the Commission, in this regard, to further improve the ‘Have your say’ portal and demonstrate how citizens feedback contributes initiatives;
Amendment 86 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22 a (new)
Paragraph 22 a (new)
22 a. Calls upon the Commission to enhance its utilization of social media and digital tools, with a particular focus on enhancing the involvement of young individuals and individuals with disabilities in the democratic process, thus promote their engagement, recognizing also the lowered voting age in member states for European elections; calls on the Commission in this regard, to bolster the promotion of democratic participation by increasing its dialogue with citizens and raising awareness among citizens about the impact of EU legislation on their daily lives.
Amendment 88 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22 b (new)
Paragraph 22 b (new)
22 b. Considers that, in light of the growing influence of social media on the lives of citizens, it remains essential for European institutions to maintain their focus on creating new public policies and implementing effective mechanisms aimed at safeguarding the fundamental rights of individuals within the digital sphere.
Amendment 89 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23
Paragraph 23
Amendment 100 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26
Paragraph 26
26. Calls on the Commission to take into account these proposals in the upcoming EU Citizenship Report 2023 and to take the necessary steps to implement them following the procedure under Article 25 TFEUof the treaties;
Amendment 101 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26 a (new)
Paragraph 26 a (new)
26 a. Underlines the significant role of Europe Direct offices in increasing the participation of citizens at local level in the democratic life of the European Union; encourages Member States and entities at regional and local level to increase cooperation with these offices;
Amendment 103 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27
Paragraph 27
27. Reiterates its call for the convening of a Convention for the revision of the Treaties, as provided for in Article 48 TEU; strongly believes that the Convention should carefully assess how to strengthen EU citizenship further, beyond the current Treaties;