838 Amendments of Emmanouil FRAGKOS
Amendment 9 #
2023/2156(DEC)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6 a. Notes the role that the EMA plays in implementing measures to enable flexible regulatory processes and stresses the fact that EMA did not ensure the safety and efficacy of the authorised vaccines; Notes that the conditional market authorisation to COVID-19 vaccines was granted under the condition that the benefits of the vaccines far outweighed their potential risks; Notes that this condition was not met since in the COVI committee hearing the Pfizer representative Janine Small has specifically stated that, when the vaccines have entered the market, they "did not know if the vaccines are stopping the spread of the virus", as well as commissioner Didier Reynders has stated in the European Parliament Plenary in Strasbourg on 28 April 2021 that, "while putting in place the Digital Green Certificate, we have to live with the fact that there are still scientific uncertainties regarding COVID-19. We do not yet have full scientific evidence about the effects of vaccination or recovery from the virus"; 1a _________________ 1a https://multimedia.europarl.europa.eu/en/ webstreaming/covi-committee- meeting_20221010-1430-COMMITTEE- COVI; https://www.europarl.europa.eu/doceo/doc ument/CRE-9-2021-04-28-ITM- 004_EN.html
Amendment 10 #
2023/2156(DEC)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 b (new)
Paragraph 6 b (new)
6 b. Notes with deep concern that the "COVID-19 vaccines safety update" report released periodically by the European Medicines Agency shows many side effects including 12,000 spontaneous reports of fatal outcomes in the EU; 2a _________________ 2a https://www.ema.europa.eu/en/human- regulatory/overview/public-health- threats/coronavirus-disease-covid- 19/covid-19-medicines/safety-covid-19- vaccines
Amendment 15 #
2023/2129(DEC)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 12 a (new)
Paragraph 12 a (new)
12 a. Stresses the fact that the European Commission has focused all of the efforts and funding on the non-transparent procurement of COVID-19 vaccines while ignoring the medical opinions, studies and products that offered alternative medical reatments to COVID-19;
Amendment 16 #
2023/2129(DEC)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 12 b (new)
Paragraph 12 b (new)
12 b. Criticises the Commission for granting conditional market authorisation to vaccines for COVID-19, without existing at that time sufficient reliable scientific data proving without any doubts that the benefits of the vaccines far outweighed their potential risks that could put the citizens' lives at risk; Takes note that the way the conditional marketing authorisation was granted for the COVID-19 vaccines caused distrust and vaccine hesitancy regarding any vaccines; Reaffirms that, according to the definition, in order for a medical product to be labelled as vaccine it must produce immunity against a disease so the vaccinated person will not get infected nor transmit the disease; notes that the anti COVID-19 injections, despite being labelled as vaccines, had not met the criteria of a vaccine, since it was proven that people injected with these medical products got infected as well as transmitted the disease and even die;
Amendment 18 #
2023/2129(DEC)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 15 a (new)
Paragraph 15 a (new)
15 a. Notes with concern the creation of HERA, a body intended to expand EU influence over decision making in the area of health policy; Stresses that citizens of Member States never consented to the EU having powers over health policy;
Amendment 11 #
2023/2107(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Recognises that the EPA has opened new markets for several agri-food sectors, resulting in an increase of more than 30 % in EU agri-food exports to Japan since 2018. Notes the importance of compliance with quality standards to prevent genetically modified food from being imported into the EU;
Amendment 45 #
2023/2107(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Highlights that Japan is one of the EU’s closest partnerallies in the Indo-Pacific region, with whom the EU should enhance cooperation oin economic resilience and security, including byorder to addressing non- market practices.
Amendment 39 #
2023/2106(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Amendment 1 #
2023/2072(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Highlights the fact that in 2022, China was the EU’s second largest trade in goods partner; expresses concern about the increasingly unbalanced trade and investment relationship between the EU and Chinanotes the high dependence on Chinese imports and investments, which is also highlighted by the EU’s record trade deficit of EUR 396 billion with China in 2022;
Amendment 13 #
2023/2072(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Is nevertheless convincedWelcomes the fact that the trade and investment relationship between the EU and China is of strategic importance and should be rules-basedbased on clear rules, with the multilateral trading system and the principle of reciprocity at its coret its core; notes that Chinese investments in the EU should be in line with EU and national law, as European investments in China are, in compliance with the principles of non-discrimination and reciprocity;
Amendment 31 #
2023/2047(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Regrets that 49 years after the illegal Turkish invasion and the forced expulsion from their properties, Cypriot citizens are unable to return to their homes and land, which are often sold by the illegal occupying regime, causing Cypriot citizens to lose hope in the EU's support for their efforts to obtain justice.
Amendment 33 #
2023/0397(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 5
Article 4 – paragraph 5
5. Beneficiaries and the Commission shall ensure that equality between men and women, gender mainstreaming and the integration of a gender prerspective are taken into account and promoted throughout the preparation of the Reform Agendas and the implementation of the Facility. Beneficiaries and the Commission shall take appropriate steps to first and foremost defend Democracy and the elected representatives of citizens at local and regional levels, as well as to address and prevent any discrimination based upon gender, racial or ethnic origin, religion or belief, disability, age or sexual orientation. The Commission will report on these measures in the context of its regular reporting under the Gender Action Plans.
Amendment 37 #
2023/0397(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1
Article 5 – paragraph 1
1. Preconditions for the support under the Facility shall be that the Beneficiaries continue to uphold and respect effective democratic mechanisms, including a multi- party parliamentary system, and the rule of law, and guarantee respect for all human rights obligations, including the rights of persons belonging to minorities. Another additional pre-condition shall be that Serbia and Kosovo engage constructively in the normalisation of their relations with a view to fully implementing all their respective obligations stemming from the Agreement on the PAlbania aligns itself with the first pillar of the Copenhagen criteria, developing stable institutions that are able to guarantee democracy, the rule of law, human rights and the protection of minorities. Based on these preconditions, it considers thath to Normalisation and its Implementation Annex as well as all past Dialogue Agreements and engage in negotiations on the Comprehensive Agreement on normalisation of relationshe Commission and the Member States must stop imports from Albania until Fredi Beleri is released and he takes office as mayor of Himara.
Amendment 38 #
2023/0397(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1
Article 5 – paragraph 1
1. Preconditions for the support under the Facility shall be that the Beneficiaries continue to uphold and respect effective democratic mechanisms, including a multi- party parliamentary system, and the rule of law, and guarantee respect for all human rights obligations, including the rights of persons belonging to minorities. Another pre-condition shall be that Serbia and Kosovo engage constructively in the normalisation of their relations with a view to fully implementing all their respective obligations stemming from the Agreement on the Path to Normalisation and its Implementation Annex as well as all past Dialogue Agreements and engage in negotiations on the Comprehensive Agreement on normalisation of relations.
Amendment 55 #
2023/0260R(NLE)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Emphasises that the EU’s strategy for Latin America and the Caribbean needs to be implemented swiftly based on joint priorities; highlights the importance of joining forces with CELAC countries to promote peace and security, democracy, development, the rule of law and human rights, as well as to tackle global challenges such as climate change;
Amendment 60 #
2023/0260R(NLE)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Notes that the support of partners in Latin America and the Caribbean has been and remains very valuable with regard to voting in the UN General Assembly on Russia’s unjustified, unprovoked and illegal war of aggression against Ukraine; welcomes the fact that Chile voted in favour of UN General Assembly resolutions condemning Russia’s aggression against Ukraineand the implementation of Security Council resolutions;
Amendment 75 #
2023/0260R(NLE)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Considers it important that the Agreement contains provisions on cooperation on drug issues relating to the fight against drug trafficking, in order to ensure an integrated, balanced and evidence-based and effective approach;
Amendment 84 #
2023/0260R(NLE)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 a (new)
Paragraph 18 a (new)
18a. Considers that qualifiers must indicate a product's country of origin. For example, a Greek yoghurt comes from Greece and a Chilean wine comes from Chile;
Amendment 6 #
2023/0105(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 2
Recital 2
(2) Council Directive 2001/110/EC20 lays down definitions, names, common rules on composition, quality characteristics and labelling requirements for honey. _________________ 20 Council Directive 2001/110/EC of 20 December 2001 relating to honey (OJ L 10, 12.1.2002, p. 47).
Amendment 22 #
2023/0105(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 3
Recital 3
(3) In light of the close link between the quality of honey and its origin and the need for the consumer not to be misled regarding the quality of the product, Directive 2001/110/EC lays down rules on the labelling of the origin where the honey has been harvested. In particular, Article 2(4) of that Directive requires the country or countries of origin where the honey has been harvested to be indicated on the label and provides that, if honey originates in more than one Member State or third country, the mandatory indication of the countries of origin may be replaced by one of the following, as appropriate: ‘blend of EU honeys’, ‘blend of non-EU honeys’, ‘blend of EU and non-EU honeys’. The different rules adopted on this basis by Member States may have misled consumers and, may have hindered the functioning of the internal market and may have circumvented the checks required under the Union Customs Code (UCC). In the light of the Farm to Fork Strategy’s objective of strengthening consumers in making informed choices, including on the origin of their food, and in the interest to preserve the efficient functioning of the internal market throughout the Union through a harmonisation of the labelling rules, it is appropriate to revise the rules for honey origin labelling and provide that the country or countries of origin should be mentioned on the packaging. In light of the reduced size of the packs containing only a single portion of honey (breakfast packs) and the resulting technical difficulties, it is therefore appropriate to exempt those packs from the obligation of listing all individual countries of origin, where the honey originates in more than one country.
Amendment 61 #
2023/0105(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 10
Recital 10
(10) In accordance with Annex I to Directive 2001/112/EC, fruit nectars may contain added sugars and/or honey. In order to support the production and marketing of fruit, while taking into account the need to stimulate product reformulation to reduce the amount of sugars present in fruit nectars, the proportion of sugars and/or honey that may be added to fruit nectars that are naturally low in acidity, sound and palatable should be lowered.
Amendment 90 #
2023/0105(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Directive 2001/110/EC
Article 2 – paragraph 4 – point a
Article 2 – paragraph 4 – point a
(a) ‘The country of origin where the honey has been harvested shall be indicated on the label. If the honey originates in more than one country, the countries of origin where the honey has been harvested shall be indicated on the label of packs containing more than 25 g and in descending order from the highest to the lowest proportion;
Amendment 15 #
2023/0085(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 8
Recital 8
(8) The specific needs of individual economic sectors should be recognised and this Directive should therefore apply to voluntary explicit environmental claims and environmental labelling schemes that are not regulated by any other Union act as regards their substantiation or communication, or verification. This Directive should therefore not apply to explicit environmental claims for which the Union legislation lays down specific rules, including on methodological frameworks, assessment or accounting rules related to measuring and calculating the overall environmental footprint, the environmental impacts, environmental aspects or environmental performance of products or traders, or providing mandatory and non- mandatory information to consumers on the environmental performance of products and traders or sustainability information involving messages or representations that may be either mandatory or voluntary pursuant to the Union rules.
Amendment 71 #
2023/0085(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 2 – point p
Article 1 – paragraph 2 – point p
(p) other existing or future Union rules setting out the conditions under which certain explicit environmental claims about certain products or traders may be or are to be made or Union rules laying down requirements on the assessment or communication of the overall environmental footprint, of environmental impacts, environmental aspects or environmental performance of certain products or traders or conditions for environmental labelling schemes.
Amendment 91 #
2023/0085(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point c
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point c
(c) demonstrate that environmental impacts, environmental aspects or environmental performance that are subject to the claim are significant from a product, service, activity, organisation and business life- cycle perspective;
Amendment 94 #
2023/0085(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point d
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point d
(d) where a claim is made on environmental performance, take into account all environmental aspects or environmental impacts which are significant to assessing the environmental performance, based on an overall assessment carried out throughout the life cycle (‘environmental footprint’);
Amendment 103 #
2023/0085(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point g
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point g
(g) identify whether improving the overall environmental footprint, the environmental impacts, environmental aspects or environmental performance subject to the claim leads to significant harm in relation to environmental impacts on climate change, resource consumption and circularity, sustainable use and protection of water and marine resources, pollutionlakes and oceans, air, water and soil pollution, sustainable land use, biodiversity, animal welfare and ecosystems;
Amendment 112 #
2023/0085(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 4 – point a
Article 3 – paragraph 4 – point a
(a) determining the rules for assessing the overall environmental footprint, the environmental aspects, environmental impacts and environmental performance, including by determining the activities, processes, materials, emissions or use of a product, which contribute significantly or cannot contribute to the relevant environmental impacts, environmental aspects or environmental performance;
Amendment 117 #
2023/0085(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. The substantiation of explicit environmental claims that state or imply that a product or trader has less environmental impacts or a better environmental performance, or a smaller overall environmental footprint than other products or traders (‘comparative environmental claims’) shall, in addition to the requirements set out in Article 3, comply with the following requirements:
Amendment 118 #
2023/0085(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) the information and data used for assessing the environmental impacts, environmental aspects or environmental performance of the products or traders against which the comparison is made, are equivalent to the information and data used for assessing the overall environmental footprint, the environmental impacts, environmental aspects or environmental performance of the product or trader which is subject to the claim;
Amendment 119 #
2023/0085(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) the data used for assessing the overall environmental footprint, the environmental impacts, environmental aspects or environmental performance of the products or traders is generated or sourced in an equivalent manner as the data used for assessing the environmental impacts, environmental aspects or environmental performance of the products or traders against which the comparison is made;
Amendment 120 #
2023/0085(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point d
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point d
(d) the coverage of the overall environmental footprint, environmental impacts, environmental aspects or environmental performances is equivalent for the products and traders compared and ensures that the most significant environmental impacts, environmental aspects or environmental performances are taken into account for all products and traders;
Amendment 136 #
2023/0085(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 5 – paragraph 6 – subparagraph 2 – point c
Article 5 – paragraph 6 – subparagraph 2 – point c
(c) the underlying studies or calculations used to assess, measure and monitor the overall environmental footprint, the environmental impacts, environmental aspects or environmental performance covered by the claim, without omitting the results of such studies or calculations and, explanations of their scope, assumptions and limitations, unless the information is a trade secret in line with Article 2 paragraph 1 of Directive (EU) 2016/943112 ; __________________ 112 Directive (EU) 2016/943 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 8 June 2016 on the protection of undisclosed know-how and business information (trade secrets) against their unlawful acquisition, use and disclosure (OJ L 157, 15.6.2016, p. 1).
Amendment 139 #
2023/0085(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 5 – paragraph 6 – subparagraph 2 – point f a (new)
Article 5 – paragraph 6 – subparagraph 2 – point f a (new)
(fa) g. information on carbon removal certificates and the EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), that is in line with the rules of the World Trade Organisation (WTO) and able to certify reliable claims
Amendment 140 #
2023/0085(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 6 – paragraph 1
Article 6 – paragraph 1
Comparative environmental claims shall not relate to an improvement of the overall environmental footprint, the environmental impacts, environmental aspects or environmental performance of the product that is the subject of the claim compared to the environmental impacts, environmental aspects or environmental performance of another product from the same trader or from a competing trader that is no longer active on the market or from a trader that no longer sells to consumers, unless they are based on evidence proving that the improvement is significant and achieved in the last five years.
Amendment 150 #
2023/0085(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 8 – paragraph 4
Article 8 – paragraph 4
4. From [OP: Please insert the date = the date of transposition of this Directive] any new environmental labelling schemes established by public authorities in third countries awarding environmental labels to be used on the Union market, shall be subject to approval by the Commission prior to entering the Union market with the aim of ensuring that these labels provide added value in terms of their environmental ambition including notably their coverage of the overall environmental footprint, the environmental impacts, environmental aspects or environmental performance, or of a certain product group or sector, as compared to the existing Union, national or regional schemes referred to in paragraph 3, and meet the requirements of this Directive. Environmental labelling schemes established by public authorities in third countries prior to that date may continue to award the environmental labels which are to be used on the Union market, provided they meet the requirements of this Directive.
Amendment 151 #
2023/0085(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 8 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 1
Article 8 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 1
Member States shall ensure that environmental labelling schemes established by private operators after [OP: Please insert the date = the date of transposition of this Directive] are only approved if those schemes provide added value in terms of their environmental ambition, including notably their extent of coverage of the overall environmental footprint, the environmental impacts, environmental aspects or environmental performance, or of a certain product group or sector and their ability to support the green transition of SMEs, as compared to the existing Union, national or regional schemes referred to in paragraph 3, and meet the requirements of this Directive.
Amendment 174 #
2023/0085(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 12 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 12 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Most small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) do not have the expertise or the resources needed to deal with applications for information relating to environmental performance throughout a product's lifecycle and the overall environmental footprint. Member States and industry association should therefore provide continuous support to SMEs.
Amendment 184 #
2023/0085(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 17 – paragraph 2 – point c
Article 17 – paragraph 2 – point c
(c) the financial strength of the natural or legal person held responsible, as indicated for example by the total turnover of the legal person held responsible or the annual income of the natural person held responsible, taking also into account the inability to adapt, particularly for small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs), agricultural cooperatives and small farms that lack the expertise and resources needed to deal with applications for information relating to environmental performance throughout a product's lifecycle and the overall environmental footprint;
Amendment 190 #
2023/0085(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 17 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point c
Article 17 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point c
(c) temporary exclusion for a maximum period of 12 months from public procurement processes and for a maximum period of 36 months from public procurement processes in the case of a Green Public Procurement (GPP) process as defined in COM/2008/0400 and from access to public funding, including tendering procedures, grants and concessions.
Amendment 193 #
2023/0085(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 21 – paragraph 2 – point e
Article 21 – paragraph 2 – point e
(e) strengthening the functioning of the internal market, developing tailored approaches for each sector and category of product, activity and service in accordance with the requirements of environmental footprint methods, bearing in mind the need to deal with the specific characteristics of complex products, flexible supply chains and dynamic markets.
Amendment 195 #
2023/0085(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 21 – paragraph 3 – point a
Article 21 – paragraph 3 – point a
(a) unlocking opportunities for the circular, bio and green economy by assessing the appropriateness and feasibility of mandating the use of common, and where relevant life-cycle based, method for substantiation of environmental claims, including the overall environmental footprint;
Amendment 1 #
2022/2205(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 2
Citation 2
– having regard to the statement of the members of the European Council of 25 March 2021 on Tüurkiyey,
Amendment 19 #
2022/2205(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 5
Citation 5
– having regard to the Commission communication of 12 October 2022 on EU Enlargement Policy (COM(2022)0528) and to the accompanying Tüurkiyey 2022 Report (SWD(2022)0333),
Amendment 21 #
2022/2205(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 7
Citation 7
– having regard to the results of the presidential and parliamentary elections held in Tüurkiyey on 14 May 2023 and the second round of the presidential elections of 28 May 2023,
Amendment 22 #
2022/2205(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 8
Citation 8
– having regard to the statements of preliminary findings and conclusions of 14 May 2023 and 28 May 2023 of the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) international election observation mission to the Republic of Tüurkiyey,
Amendment 25 #
2022/2205(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 9
Citation 9
– having regard to Resolution 2459 (2022) of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe of 12 October 2022 entitled ‘The honouring of obligations and commitments by Tüurkiyey’ and to the related report by its Monitoring Committee of 14 September 2022,
Amendment 29 #
2022/2205(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 11
Citation 11
– having regard to the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development’s economic survey of Tüurkiyey of 27 February 2023,
Amendment 33 #
2022/2205(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 12
Citation 12
– having regard to the 2023 World Press Freedom Index published by Reporters Without Borders, which ranks TürkiyeTurkey 165th out of 180 countries,
Amendment 39 #
2022/2205(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 13
Citation 13
– having regard to its previous resolutions on Tüurkiyey, in particular those of 7 June 2022 on the 2021 Commission Report on Turkey1 and of 19 May 2021 on the 2019-2020 Commission Reports on Turkey2 , _________________ 1 OJ C 493, 27.12.2022, p. 2. 2 OJ C 15, 12.1.2022, p. 81.
Amendment 48 #
2022/2205(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas Tüurkiyey held presidential and parliamentary elections in May 2023 which resulted in the re-election of President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan thus proving the Turkish people’s support of the political orientation of the President and his inconsideration for EU standards;
Amendment 53 #
2022/2205(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas devastating earthquakes struck south-eastern Tüurkiyey on 6 February 2023, causing numerous fatalities and extensive infrastructure damage;
Amendment 54 #
2022/2205(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B a (new)
Recital B a (new)
Ba. whereas the Turkish NGO, the Turkish Red Croissant, illegally sold more than two thousand tents to survivors of the devastating earthquake on February 2023;
Amendment 55 #
2022/2205(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B b (new)
Recital B b (new)
Bb. whereas the EU handed 956,7 million euros in humanitarian to Turkey between 2020 and 2022;
Amendment 56 #
2022/2205(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B c (new)
Recital B c (new)
Bc. whereas the EU heavily supported Turkey with more than 6.5 billion euro in EU funds in order to assist refugees present in the country;
Amendment 58 #
2022/2205(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C
Recital C
C. whereas Tüurkiyey remains a candidate for EU accession, a NATO ally and a keynd received 18 billion euros in pre-accession funds; whereas Turkey is an unreliable NATO partner and a trade and economic partner, as well as a keyn unreliable partner on migration, having threatened countless times to open the doors of Europe to migrants as leverage to receive further EU funds;
Amendment 65 #
2022/2205(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C a (new)
Recital C a (new)
Ca. whereas Turkey opened and continued acts of aggression in the Eastern Mediterranean against Greece, a Member state, and continues to illegally occupy 38% of the Republic of Cyprus, also a Member State, since 1974, which should justify the immediate termination of its EU accession effort;
Amendment 69 #
2022/2205(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D
Recital D
D. whereas Tüurkiyey has been gradually moving further away from the EU’s values and normative framework, as exemplified by a number of measures curtailing fundamental freedoms and human rights, in clear disdain of the Copenhagen criteria; whereas May 2023’s election results show that the Turkish people support this policy;
Amendment 83 #
2022/2205(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E
Recital E
E. whereas the Russian war of aggression continues to cause unprecedented geopolitical shifts in Europe; whereas Tüurkiyey’s key location allows it to play an instrumental, strategic role in the events;
Amendment 87 #
2022/2205(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E a (new)
Recital E a (new)
Ea. whereas Turkey, who occupies illegally Cyprus through a puppet regime, has made repeated threats and intimidating military manoeuvres against Greece and its partners in the Aegean Sea and the Mediterranean, has caused indisputably more direct damage to Member states of the EU than Russia has over the last years, but has not suffered any sanctions from the EU although the situation would have justified that;
Amendment 100 #
2022/2205(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital G
Recital G
G. whereas, after the efforts in previous years to depict in detail the developments regarding many aspects of Tüurkiyey’s EU accession process and EU- Tüurkiyey relations, this resolution intends to offer a more concise political assessment of the way forward;
Amendment 103 #
2022/2205(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital G a (new)
Recital G a (new)
Ga. whereas the Turkish paramilitary terrorist organisation known as the « Grey Wolves » continues to operate in Europe as proven during the presidential and parliamentary elections in Turkey and despite its dissolution in certain European countries such as France and Germany;
Amendment 105 #
2022/2205(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital G b (new)
Recital G b (new)
Gb. whereas Turkey still does not recognize the Christian Genocide (Armenians, Greeks, Assyrians) which resulted in more than 2 million deaths;
Amendment 111 #
2022/2205(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Takes note of the results of the recent presidential and parliamentary elections in Tüurkiyey and considers them a sign foreboding political continuity in the country; acknowledges the peaceful manner in which the Turkish people conducted this process and applauds the high turnout; regrets, however, that, as reflected by the OSCE/ODIHR election observation mission, the elections did not take place on a level playing field and were impacted, among other things, by essential freedoms being heavily hindered by the current legal framework and practice, and by the unjustified advantage enjoyed by the ruling parties;
Amendment 120 #
2022/2205(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Reiterates its profound sadness about the deadly, devastating earthquakes that shook south-eastern Tüurkiyey and Syria on 6 February 2023 and its heartfelt condolences to the victims’ families; welcomes the international relief and recovery effort, including by the EU and its Member States;
Amendment 133 #
2022/2205(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Is of the opinion that the Russian war of aggression against Ukraine continues to impact EU-Tüurkiyey relations in ways that are yet to unfold; reiterates its appreciation for Tüurkiyey’s role as an early mediator between Ukraine and Russia and the key part played by Tüurkiyey in brokering and keeping alive the Black Sea Grain Initiative, which has been crucial in helping to counter a severe global hunger crisis;
Amendment 148 #
2022/2205(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Acknowledges the partial measures taken in recent months by the Turkish authorities to prevent the re-exportation to Russia of goods covered by EU sanctions, but urges them to go further in order to ensure that Tüurkiyey stops being a hub for entities and individuals that wish to circumvent such sanctions;
Amendment 162 #
2022/2205(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. DeplorNotes, against the backdrop of the war, the delaying of the ratification of Sweden’s NATO accession, which only plays into Russia’s hands; invites the Turkish authorities to deliver on their promise of a more constructive partnership in NATO and to ratify Sweden’s NATO membership in the Grand National Assembly as early as possible;
Amendment 176 #
2022/2205(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Considers that, in terms of human rights and the rule of law, the desolate picture painted in its resolution of 7 June 2022 on the 2021 Commission Report on Turkey remains valid, and reiterates the content of that resolution; fully endorses the resolution of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe of 12 October 2022, and the related report by its Monitoring Committee, on the honouring of obligations and commitments by Tüurkiyey;
Amendment 196 #
2022/2205(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Is dismayed by the fact that, far from the negative trend stopping or being reversed, the democratic backsliding in Tüurkiyey has continued in the last year, with new legal reforms and a relentless crackdown on any critical voice, particularly ahead of and during the recent elections; affirms with regret that Tüurkiyey has now become a global showcase for all kinds of authoritarian practices;
Amendment 209 #
2022/2205(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Remains deeply concerned about the lack of independence of the judiciary, the continued breach of the obligation to abide by the landmark rulings of the European Court of Human Rights, the serious restrictions on fundamental freedoms – particularly freedom of expression and of association – and the constant attacks on the fundamental rights of members of the opposition, lawyers, journalists, academics and civil society activists in Tüurkiyey; is particularly worried by the continued crackdown on Kurdish politicians, journalists, lawyers and artists; expresses concern about the deterioration of the rights of women and the constant targeting and harassment of LGBTI+ people, both of whom could see their rights further curtailed by the possible amendments to Tüurkiyey’s constitution;
Amendment 230 #
2022/2205(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Concludes that the Turkish Government has no interest in closing the persistent and growing gap between Tüurkiyey and the EU on values and standards, as it has shown, for the past few years, a clear lack of political will to carry out the necessary reforms to address, in particular, the serious concerns about the rule of law and fundamental rights that continue to negatively affect the country’s EU accession process;
Amendment 234 #
2022/2205(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Expresses concerns about the continued proper functioning of Tüurkiyey’s market economy, particularly with regard to the conduct of monetary and fiscal policies, and the institutional and regulatory environment;
Amendment 251 #
2022/2205(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Welcomes, after a confrontational period, Tüurkiyey’s recent steps towards normalising relations with several countries, such as Armenia, Egypt, Israel and the Gulf states, but remains concerned by the fact that Tüurkiyey’s foreign policy still clashes in many aspects with EU interests and, far from growing closer to the EU, it has further diverged in the last year, reaching a record low of alignment with just 7 % of common foreign and security policy decisions;
Amendment 273 #
2022/2205(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Welcomes the overall de-escalation of tensions observed in the eastern Mediterranean in recent times, particularly in the wake of the February earthquakes, and expresses its hope that a possible new era in Tüurkiyey’s foreign policy might yield positive results in the bilateral relations between Tüurkiyey and all EU Member States; reiterates its long-standing support for a solution to the Cyprus problem on the basis of a bi-communal, bi-zonal federation and reaffirms its positions on the matter expressed in its resolution of 7 June 2022;
Amendment 345 #
2022/2205(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Reiterates its firm conviction that Tüurkiyey is a country of strategic relevance in political, economic and foreign policy terms, a key partner for the stability of the wider region and a vital ally, including within NATO, and reaffirms that the EU is committed to pursuing the best possible relations with Tüurkiyey based on dialogue, respect and mutual trust;
Amendment 350 #
2022/2205(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 a (new)
Paragraph 14 a (new)
14a. Calls on the Council to add the Turkish terrorist organisation “The Grey Wolves” responsible for committing countless acts of violence in Europe, including murders or attempted murders, as a terrorist organisation as defined in the Council Common Position 2001/931/CFSP and to the list of terrorist organisations in the European Union ;
Amendment 357 #
2022/2205(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Considers, in view of ;Demands to formally the above, that in the absence of a drastic change of course by the Turkish Government, Türkiye’s EU accessionerminate accession negotiations with Turkey, in accordance with the realistic framework, since the country failed to demonstrate clear and significant procgress has lost its purpose and will not endure much lin EU- related reforms, in particular, the serious congcer in the current circumstances; recommends, in that case, starting a reflectionns about the rule of law and fundamental rights, including freedom of expression and freedom of religion; recalls the migratory process to find an alternative ure inflicted by the Erdogand realistic framework for EU-Türkiye relations in substitution for the accession process; callgime toward the EU and the continued acts of military aggression towards Member states oin the Commission, therefore, to explore possible formats for a mutually appealing framework through a comprehensive and inclusive processMediterranean; while potentially continuing partnership in essential areas of joint interest; requests in this regard to terminate all financial assistance under IPA to Türkiye;
Amendment 384 #
2022/2205(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Acknowledges and commends the democratic and pro-European aspirations of the majoritya part of Turkish society (particularly among Turkish youth), whom the EU will not forsake; expresses its utmost commitment to sustaining and increasing the support for Tüurkiyey’s independent civil society in whatever circumstances and under whatever framework for relations that the future may bring; recognises, however, that this should never interfere in Türkiye’s internal political and social autonomy as a result; underlines that interference is interference no matter whether it is politically aligned or not;
Amendment 395 #
2022/2205(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Reaffirms its support for an upgraded customs union with a broader, mutually beneficial scope, which could encompass a wide range of areas of common interest, including digitalisation and Green Deal alignment; insists that such a modernisation would need to be based on strong conditionality related to human rights and the aforementioned principles; stresses that both parties must be fully aware of this democratic conditionality from the outset of any negotiations, as Parliament will not give its consent to the final agreement if no progress is made in this field; remains ready to advance towards visa liberalisation as soon as the Turkish authorities fulfil the six outstanding benchmarks;
Amendment 2 #
2022/2183(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas nature and biodiversity are the foundations of food and, without strong political action to conserve and restore nature and biodiversity, food security and the right to food will be irreversibly endangeredthe protection of nature and biodiversity is important for food security;
Amendment 13 #
2022/2183(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital A a (new)
Recital A a (new)
Aa. Whereas the common agricultural policy plays a fundamental part in ensuring food security both within the EU and globally;
Amendment 23 #
2022/2183(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital A b (new)
Recital A b (new)
Ab. whereas the abandonment of rural farms within the EU has been on the rise in recent years, the number of young farmers is declining and generational renewal in the agricultural sector is under threat; whereas a key factor to reverse these tendencies is maintaining the viability of farms, especially small ones, and establishing a strong position for farmers in food supply chains, which would help them to fight with unfair trade practices;
Amendment 36 #
2022/2183(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital A c (new)
Recital A c (new)
Ac. whereas food imported from third countries is often subject to lower environmental, animal welfare and health standards compared to the EU, thus distorting the competitive balance in the common market, to the disadvantage of EU producers;
Amendment 53 #
2022/2183(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Supports the just transition todevelopment and promotion of the agro- ecological and organic farming; reiterates its support for the ambitions, targets and goals of the farm to fork, biodiversity and zero-pollution strategies; welcomes their published and announced legislative proposals, includinghighlights, however, that all policies towards food security, both on an EU and global scale, must be based on a balanced approach, balancing their economic, environmental and social implications and that those relatedsponse to the reduction in the use of pesticides and their associated risks and the setting of EU food waste reduction targetscurrent crisis must not be based solely on increasing environmental ambitions without proper impact assessment provided;
Amendment 63 #
2022/2183(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Ssupports the just transidevelopment and promotion tof agro-ecological and organic farming; reiterates its support for the ambitions, targets and goals of the farm to fork, biodiversity and zero-pollution strategies; welcomes their published and announced legislative proposals, including those related to the reduction in the use of pesticides and their associated biological farming; notes, however, that all food security policies, both at EU level and on a global scale, must be based on a balanced approach, striking a balance between the economic, environmental and social impacts, and that the response to the current criskis and the setting of EU food waste reduction targetsmust not be based exclusively on scaling up the environmental ambitions without a proper impact assessment;
Amendment 69 #
2022/2183(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Calls for an increase in the CAP budget in the process of revising the Multiannual Financial Framework scheduled for 2023 - so that new CAP objectives, including in the area of environmental protection and animal welfare, can be adequately financed without jeopardising the viability of farms, especially small ones, and in order to reduce the farm abandonment, in particular by young farmers;
Amendment 77 #
2022/2183(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Considers that the same agricultural production standards should apply to imported products as those applying to products produced in the EU;
Amendment 79 #
2022/2183(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 b (new)
Paragraph 1 b (new)
1b. Whereas European farmers, whose work is of vital importance in ensuring food security, has, over the past decade, had to face a host of adverse factors, such as: the financial crisis and austerity measures, the long-term effects of the United Kingdom’s departure from the EU, the impact of COVID-19, the loss of the Russian market, the cut in the overall budget for the CAP, the new environmental demands flowing from the new CAP model and the Green Deal strategies and, lastly, the explosion in the cost of production, especially as regards energy and fertilisers, the new demands for cuts in the use of fertilisers and plant protection products;
Amendment 87 #
2022/2183(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 c (new)
Paragraph 1 c (new)
1c. Whereas the abandonment of farmland in the EU has been increasing in recent years, the number of new farmers is decreasing and generational handover in the agricultural sector is under threat; whereas a fundamental factor in countering such trends is maintaining the viability of farms, especially small ones, and creating a strong position for farmers in food supply chains, which would help them to combat unfair commercial practices;
Amendment 89 #
2022/2183(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 d (new)
Paragraph 1 d (new)
1d. Notes the steps the Commission has so far taken to limit the effects of the crisis on food markets, including a EUR 500 million package and the temporary crisis framework which enables State aid measures to be adopted for producers hit by the rising cost of inputs, and the increased advance payments of immediate aid for farmers, temporary derogations in respect of set- aside and the temporary easing of the import requirements regarding animal feed; calls for flexibility as regards the national CAP strategic plans so that they may be continued for as long as needed in order to maintain foodstuff production in the EU and strengthen Europe’s leading position in the global food market;
Amendment 102 #
2022/2183(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Calls for the strict application of the One Health principle in all policies that affect the availability and accessibility of food; stresses that food safety must never be jeopardisedand rejects any move to introduce insect consumption, on grounds of health protection and, above all, human dignity;
Amendment 106 #
2022/2183(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Whereas food security is inextricably linked to energy security;
Amendment 112 #
2022/2183(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
Amendment 138 #
2022/2183(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
Amendment 139 #
2022/2183(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
Amendment 167 #
2022/2183(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Is concerned that the resumption of Ukrainian grain exports mainly benefits Western feed and livestock industries instead of alleviating pressures in the Global South2; __________________ 2 https://ruralsociologywageningen.nl/2022/1 1/11/crisis-and-capitalism-a-deep-dive- into-the-black-sea-grain-initiative-and-the- global-politics-of-food/
Amendment 184 #
2022/2183(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Calls for a strategy to regionalise the supply chaiboost domestic production of the most important commodities and to ensure the supply of local and sustainable plant proteinhigh-quality local products;
Amendment 195 #
2022/2183(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
Amendment 198 #
2022/2183(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Considers it irresponsible that the EU continues to support environmentally harmful and cruel practicStresses that standards of environmental protection and animal welfare in the EU are among the highest in the world, with harmonised rules covering a range of animal species uander the welfare issues; believes that the reformed common agricultural policy and common fisheries policy. allow for further improvements in this field.
Amendment 205 #
2022/2183(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 9 a (new)
Paragraph 9 a (new)
9a. Notes with regret the persistence of a glaring disparity in environmental and animal welfare standards and requirements between European food production and food from third countries placed on the Single Market; calls on the EC to better protect the competitiveness of domestic agricultural production by inclusion of appropriate clauses in Free Trade Agreements; emphasises that building food security in the EU cannot allow for overproduction of low-quality food in countries with lower environmental and health standards;
Amendment 60 #
2022/2141(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 a (new)
Paragraph 12 a (new)
12a. Regrets the lack of initiatives to defend the human rights of the citizens of the Republic of Cyprus who were driven from their ancestral homes by the Turkish army in 1974; expresses its concern at the continuous waves of illegal immigrants from Turkey being channelled into the unoccupied areas of the Republic of Cyprus, altering its demographic makeup and creating social problems;
Amendment 62 #
2022/2141(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 b (new)
Paragraph 12 b (new)
12b. Regrets the lack of initiatives to implement Article 14 of the Treaty of Lausanne regarding the special status of Imvros and Tenedos;
Amendment 63 #
2022/2141(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 c (new)
Paragraph 12 c (new)
12c. Deplores the complete lack of initiatives to compensate the Greeks of Istanbul, Imvros and Tenedos who were driven from their ancestral homes by the Turkish Government during the events of September 1955;
Amendment 64 #
2022/2141(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
Amendment 81 #
2022/2141(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
Paragraph 21
21. Congratulates the Ombudsman for expanding the role of the European Network of Ombudsmen (ENO) in capacity building and the sharing of best practices; congratulates the ENO for organising targeted webinars focused on different topics including artificial intelligence and e-government in public administrations; Frontex’s complaints mechanism and the monitoring of forced returns; and institutional care, the use of EU funds and lessons from the COVID-19 pandemic;
Amendment 85 #
2022/2141(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22 a (new)
Paragraph 22 a (new)
22a. Urges the Ombudsman to address the problems being caused by the appeals mechanism available to asylum seekers whose applications have been rejected and the inadmissible failure to ensure the effective expulsion of third-country nationals illegally present in the EU;
Amendment 75 #
2022/2051(INL)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 – indent 1 – paragraph 1 – point ε
Paragraph 2 – indent 1 – paragraph 1 – point ε
(e) to ensure a socially sustainable agriculture by promoting decent working and employment conditionsubstantial levels of employment with decent working conditions for European farmers.
Amendment 96 #
2022/2051(INL)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 – indent 1 – paragraph 2 – point β
Paragraph 2 – indent 1 – paragraph 2 – point β
(b) the need to effect the appropriate adjustments by degrees,, ensuring that European production is not replaced by imports, in order to ensure a justfair transition;".
Amendment 31 #
2022/2050(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 43 a (new)
Citation 43 a (new)
— having regard tο the United Nations Security Council Resolutions concerning Cyprus,
Amendment 34 #
2022/2050(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas Europe is facing the most complex combination of both military and non-military threats since the end of the Cold War accentuated by Russia’s unjustified and illegal war against Ukraine; and the ongoing illegal Turkish occupation of 38% of the Republic of Cyprus; whereas this requires the EU to enhance the effectiveness of its security and defence policy to defend its interests and values; whereas the Strategic Compass aims to equip the EU with the necessary tools to make it an effective security provider and an assertive global actor; whereas there is a new urgency to boosting EU security and defence capabilities, including building on the unprecedented support for Ukraine and including the use of the EPF;
Amendment 111 #
2022/2050(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Highlights the dramatic deterioration in European security accelerated by Russia’s unjustified and illegal war against Ukraine and the ongoing illegal occupation in Cyprus; stresses that this situation demands that the EU step up its defence capacities and show greater willingness to act in order to deliver the security expected by the EU’s citizens; underlines the unprecedented and united EU response to Russia’s war against Ukraine, including the provision of military equipment through the EPF; remains committed to supporting Ukraine’s defence of its territorial integrity and sovereignty;the defence, territorial integrity and sovereignty of every EU Member State, as well as Ukraine's; calls on the EU to provide a timeline of one year for the complete withdrawal of Turkey's troops from the Republic of Cyprus, before the activation of Article 42, Paragraph 7 TEU, aiming to provide military assistance to the Republic of Cyprus in order to liberate its occupied northern part; moreover, calls on the EU to sustain its efforts and provide Ukraine with all necessary financial, humanitarian and military aid;
Amendment 129 #
2022/2050(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Underlines the need for solidarity among Member States, especially with those whose geographical position leaves them directly exposed to various imminent threats and challenges to land, sea and air;
Amendment 202 #
2022/2050(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Stresses the importance of improving and activating the implementation procedures of Article 44 TEU on mission delegation to make the CSDP more flexible and efficient in the field, to make Article 42(7) TEU on mutual assistance operational in the short run and to clarify the coherence between this and Article 5 of the North Atlantic Treaty;
Amendment 225 #
2022/2050(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 a (new)
Paragraph 8 a (new)
Amendment 400 #
2022/2050(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 a (new)
Paragraph 18 a (new)
18 a. Denounces the lack of initiatives to prevent Turkish aggression against the Republic of Cyprus, Greece, Syria, Iraq and Armenia, as well as Turkey's ongoing genocidal acts against 18 million Kurds in Turkey, Syria and Iraq;
Amendment 408 #
2022/2050(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Underlines the fundamental shared democratic values at the heart of the EU and NATO; calls for the deepening of EU- NATO relations, such as through a third Joint EU-NATO Declaration; underlines the need to strongly upgrade the strategic partnership with NATO to base it on the strengthening of political unity and solidarity and enhanced political dialogue on all aspects of common challenges and strategically relevant issues; encourages coordinated responses in conflict prevention and crisis management mechanisms to counter emerging common threats; expresses its concerns about the irrational and anti-institutional stance of the NATO Secretary General, who favours the Turkish military aggression against Greece and Cyprus;
Amendment 21 #
2022/2048(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas, 48 years following the illegal Turkish invasion and occupation of 38% of the Republic of Cyprus from Turkey, the unprovoked and unjustified military aggression by the Russian Federation against Ukraine has brought war back to the European continent, has seriously undermined European and global security, has created economic uncertainty, has led to a spike in energy prices, has considerable potential to further destabilise many non-EU countries and has therefore significantly changed the geopolitical context of the EU’s common foreign and security policy (CFSP);
Amendment 177 #
2022/2048(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Underlines that the Russian war of aggression against Ukraine and the grave and massive violation of human rights and the fundamental norms of international law, following the pattern of the illegal occupation of 38% of the land of the Republic of Cyprus, have highlighted the need for stronger, more ambitious, credible, strategic and unified EU action on the world stage, and accentuated the necessity for the EU to autonomously set its own strategic objectives and develop the capabilities to pursue them;
Amendment 187 #
2022/2048(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Welcomes the shift in the Member States’ approaches, moving towards creating more EU strategic sovereignty by adopting the Versailles Declaration of 11 March 2022 and the Strategic Compass on 21 March 2022, which highlight the need to strengthen EU defence capabilities and to contribute positively to global and transatlantic security, in close collaboration with NATOthe EU and global security, through the active implementation of the rules of international law;
Amendment 229 #
2022/2048(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Underlines the importance of stepping up the EU’s efforts, in cooperation with NATO and otherevery relevant international partners, to address hybrid threats, the weaponization of illegal migration, cyberattacks, disinformation and propaganda campaigns;
Amendment 256 #
2022/2048(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Underlines the importance of continued diplomatic efforts to maintain the strongest possible unity within the international community in condemning Russia and Turkey and defending international law and the rules-based international order, with the United Nations at' Security Council Resolutions in its core;
Amendment 286 #
2022/2048(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Highlights the need to intensify the dialogue with the UK on possible avenues for future cooperation and coordination in the area of foreign and security policy, including in the framework of the EU- NATO partnershipuropean Political Community, the United Nations and other international forums;
Amendment 418 #
2022/2048(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24 a (new)
Paragraph 24 a (new)
24a. Condemns in the strongest possible terms the Turkish illegal invasion and occupation of 38% of the Republic of Cyprus and calls on the Turkish leadership to end it immediately and withdraw unconditionally from the Republic of Cyprus and any other country whose territory, or parts thereof, it has unlawfully occupied; urges the international community to hold Turkey accountable for the countless war crimes and human rights violations its armed forces have perpetrated in Cyprus and elsewhere, and reaffirms that Turkey will have to pay compensation for all of the damage and destruction it has caused in Cyprus;
Amendment 436 #
2022/2048(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25 a (new)
Paragraph 25 a (new)
25a. Commends the incremental strengthening of the bilateral relations with Egypt, recognizing its efforts for better protection of human rights, and encouraging further reforms. Commends Egypt's significant contribution to reducing the migration pressure to the EU.
Amendment 459 #
2022/2048(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27 a (new)
Paragraph 27 a (new)
27a. Considers Israel to be a strategic partner of the European Union. Welcomes the Abraham Accords and its results. Commends Israel and Lebanon on the improvement of their relations. Welcomes the cooperation with Greece, the Republic of Cyprus and Egypt, within the framework of the East-Med Forum that promotes stability and the rule of law in the region;
Amendment 11 #
2022/2047(INI)
Draft opinion
Citation 8 a (new)
Citation 8 a (new)
— having regard to the European Parliament resolution of 1 June 2017 on combating anti-Semitism,
Amendment 14 #
2022/2047(INI)
Draft opinion
Citation 8 b (new)
Citation 8 b (new)
— having regard to the European Parliament resolution of 7 June 2022 on the 2021 Commission Report on Turkey,
Amendment 51 #
2022/2047(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital D a (new)
Recital D a (new)
Da. whereas intercultural dialogue is key to promote peace and fight radicalisation in Member States and in partner countries;
Amendment 52 #
2022/2047(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital D b (new)
Recital D b (new)
Db. whereas anti-Semitism is against Europe’s system of values and principles and its condemnation needs to be promoted in all aspects of the EU's international cultural relations;
Amendment 53 #
2022/2047(INI)
Dc. whereas Christian minorities in partner countries are considered an integral part of Europe’s culture and need to be respected;
Amendment 116 #
2022/2047(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Encourages Member States and partner countries to engage in constructive dialogue and cooperation for the repatriation of looted artefacts around the globe to the countries of origin or former owners;
Amendment 126 #
2022/2047(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 b (new)
Paragraph 5 b (new)
5b. Calls Member States and partner countries to include a culture and trade nexus in their trade negotiations and monitor its implementation in order to further promote cultural dialogue and cooperation;
Amendment 128 #
2022/2047(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 c (new)
Paragraph 5 c (new)
5c. Calls on third countries to cooperate with the relevant international organisations, especially the Council of Europe and UNESCO, in order to prevent and combat illicit trafficking and the deliberate destruction of cultural heritage, while actively taking action to preserve its structural rigidity and restore its original form;
Amendment 135 #
2022/2047(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 d (new)
Paragraph 5 d (new)
5d. Calls on third countries to respect fully the historical and cultural character of cultural and religious monuments and symbols, especially those classified as UNESCO World Heritage Sites;
Amendment 137 #
2022/2047(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 e (new)
Paragraph 5 e (new)
5e. Calls on the Turkish authorities to fully respect the historical and cultural character of cultural and religious monuments and symbols, especially those classified as UNESCO World Heritage Sites; calls on Turkey to fully respect its international obligation to protect monuments of Alevi, Christian, Armenian, Pontian and Jewish origin;
Amendment 140 #
2022/2047(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 f (new)
Paragraph 5 f (new)
5f. Condemns the conversion of Hagia Sophia in Istanbul in 2020, a monument internationally recognised as a historic World Heritage site and a universal symbol of Christianity, Chora Church in Istanbul and Hagia Sophia in Trabzon in 2013 into mosques by the Turkish authorities; notes with concern the recent developments with regard to the historic Panagia Soumela Monastery, which is included, on the UNESCO World Heritage Tentative List; recognises that the protection of cultural heritage is key to promote good neighbourly relations and maintain peace and stability in the region;
Amendment 141 #
2022/2047(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 g (new)
Paragraph 5 g (new)
5g. Reiterates its call on Turkey to respect the role of the Ecumenical Patriarchate for Orthodox Christians all over the world and to recognise its legal personality and the public use of the ecclesiastical title of the Ecumenical Patriarch;
Amendment 142 #
2022/2047(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 h (new)
Paragraph 5 h (new)
5h. Stresses the need to eliminate restrictions on the training, appointment and succession of members of the clergy, to allow the reopening of the Halki Seminary, which has been closed since 1971, and to remove all obstacles to enable it to function properly;
Amendment 26 #
2022/2032(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Points out that it is necessary to facilitate the deployment of unused manpower in the countryside by means of a pan-European model involving minimum bureaucracy and taxation;
Amendment 27 #
2022/2032(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 b (new)
Paragraph 2 b (new)
2b. Stresses that there are clear signs of an emerging food crisis both internationally and within the EU, making it urgently necessary to find ways of stepping up production;
Amendment 39 #
2022/2032(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Notes the importance of highlighting the challenges of insularity with regard to rural development;
Amendment 5 #
2022/2008(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1 a. Considers crucial maintaining an ambitious trade negotiation agenda that can contribute to building resilience and diversification of supply chains, while preserving the multilateral rules-based international trade architecture and pursuing sustainable industrial partnerships;
Amendment 6 #
2022/2008(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 b (new)
Paragraph 1 b (new)
1 b. Calls on the Commission primarily to assure there is optimal use of our internal production, and secondly increase the resilience of EU supply chains, reshoring of manufacturing capacity of strategic sectors in the EU, stockpiling critical productions and devices and assure the stable supply of the critical raw materials;
Amendment 14 #
2022/2008(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Notes the declining importance of the European economy in relation to the global economy;
Amendment 24 #
2022/2008(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3 a. - Strongly insists that future EU trade agreements should have specific focus to the raw materials, which are not produced in the EU and which are considered strategic for the EU’s industrial strategy;
Amendment 29 #
2022/2008(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Considers that for the EU to be competitive in open markets, every sector must receive sufficient support in developing its respective technological base and in promoting the research and innovation efforts carried out by public and private stakeholders'quadruple helix' of cooperation between universities, research centres, businesses and the public sector;
Amendment 32 #
2022/2008(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Stresses that the keyadaptability of European policy goals1remain unchanged in spite of recent developments at international level , particularly in the light of recent developments, will make it easier to achieve them more effectively at international level and contribute to the sustainability of the European project; _________________ 1 https://ec.europa.eu/info/priorities-and- goals_en.
Amendment 34 #
2022/2008(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5 a. Notes that in order to maintain a high-level of social and economic prosperity, while preserving employment, it is crucial that the objective to achieve climate neutrality by 2050, with the commitment to cut 55% of emissions by 2030, must not undermine the competiveness and sustainability of the EU’s industrial sector; EU’s objective related to the green transition, which involves EU’s industrial sectors must be resilient and adaptive to the evolving global environment;
Amendment 37 #
2022/2008(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 b (new)
Paragraph 5 b (new)
Amendment 50 #
2022/2008(INI)
7. Strongly insists that the fight against illicit tradeimports and the prevention of unfair competition, as well as strategic investment and takeovers by hostile actors, must remain a key priority;
Amendment 61 #
2022/2008(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Calls on the Commission to step up its efforts to secure the necessary energy supply for European industry through diversifying energy sources and suppliers, and reducing the EU’s energy dependencies through the construction of pipelines such as the EastMed.
Amendment 294 #
2021/2254(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Regrets that the work of rural women is still not properly recognised; calls on the Commission and the Member States to take action to design and implement measuresurges that measures be taken to fight gender gaps in rural areas;
Amendment 360 #
2021/2254(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Draws attention to the fact that the comparative lack of digital skills in rural areas can preclude rural communities from benefiting from the opportunities of digitalisation; calls foron the Commission and the Member States to take action for the planning and implementation of measures that ensure digital inclusion and support an enabling environment for rural digital innovation;
Amendment 398 #
2021/2254(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22
Paragraph 22
22. Urges Member States to address the specific challenges of rural areas during the implementation of the current multiannual financial framework programmes and to provide the investments needed for social inclusion and job creation, in order to foster competitiveness and enable a just digital and green transitionwhile increasing the attractiveness of working in a rural environment and living in non-urban areas;
Amendment 405 #
2021/2254(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22 a (new)
Paragraph 22 a (new)
22a. Calls on the Commission to take coordinated measures combining flexible rural employment provisions for the jobless with minimum taxation and bureaucracy;
Amendment 445 #
2021/2254(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26
Paragraph 26
26. Stresses that empowering rural communities, which requires capacity building, particularly in the most remote, and less populated areas and on islands, will promote greater social cohesion and a stronger sense of belonging;
Amendment 494 #
2021/2254(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 31
Paragraph 31
31. Calls for the long-term vision to be developed into a true rural strategy at EU level to be fully integrated into future programming periods and calls on all Member States to develop rural strategies at national level in a bid to achieve self- sufficiency in the primary sector and farm trade surpluses;
Amendment 5 #
2021/2250(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 2
Citation 2
— having regard to the Negotiating Framework for Turkey of 3 October 2005, and to the fact that, as is the case for all candidate countries, Turkey's relations with the EU depend on full compliance with Copenhagen criteria, and to the need to normalize its relations with all EU Member States, including the Republic of Cyprus;
Amendment 16 #
2021/2250(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 4 a (new)
Citation 4 a (new)
— having regard the Resolution of 26 November 2020 on escalating tensions in Varosha, following the illegal and appalling actions by Turkey and the urgent need to encounter them effectively;
Amendment 18 #
2021/2250(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 4 b (new)
Citation 4 b (new)
— having regard to its resolution of 15 April 2015 on the centenary of the Armenian genocide1a, _________________ 1a Texts adopted, P8_TA(2015)0094.
Amendment 20 #
2021/2250(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 4 c (new)
Citation 4 c (new)
— having regard to the declaration issued by the European Community and its Member States on 21 September 2005, following the declaration made by Turkey upon signature on 29 July 2005 of the Ankara Protocol, including the provision that the recognition of all Member States is a necessary component of the negotiations, and to the need for Turkey to proceed to the normalization of its relations with all Member States and to fully implement the Additional Protocol to the Ankara Agreement towards all Member States, by removing all obstacles to the free movement of goods, including restrictions on means of transport, without prejudice and discrimination,
Amendment 57 #
2021/2250(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas Turkey, besides being a candidate for EU accession, is a key partner in relation to the economy, trade and migration, as well as a strategic partnercountry presumes the commitment to progressively align in all aspects with the values, interests, standards policies and the EU acquis;
Amendment 90 #
2021/2250(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D
Recital D
D. whereas over the past years, EU- Turkey relations have on average remained stable, as enhanced cooperation and dialogue on a number of issues have coexisted with regular conflicts; whereas this report reflects this situation by welcoming positive developments and pointing to further potential in the relationship, while signalling remaining problems, in particulardue to the fact that EU disregards the aggression against Greece and Cyprus; whereas this report is critical towards the lack of EU initiative for legitimacy in the eastern Mediterranean, while signalling major internal problems, as regards the rule of law and fundamental rights;
Amendment 96 #
2021/2250(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D a (new)
Recital D a (new)
D a. whereas, the European Council, has highlighted that, in case of renewed unilateral actions or provocations in breach of international law by Turkey, the EU will use all the instruments and the options at its disposal, including in accordance with Article 29 TEU and Article 215 TFEU, in order to defend its interests and those of its Member States;
Amendment 149 #
2021/2250(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Reiterates its firm conviction that Turkey is a country of strategic relevance in political, economic and foreign policy terms, a partner that is key for the stabilityIs deeply concerned that, over the years, the lack of progress in Turkey’s convergence has now transformed into a full withdrawal, marked by a stark regression in three main areas: backsliding ofn the wider region, and an ally with which the EU wishes to pursue the best possible relations; welcomes, in this view, the recent statements expressed at the highest level by the Turkish authoritrule of law and fundamental rights, adopting regressive institutional reforms and pursuing a war- mongering and confrontational foreign policy, having illegally troops in three neighbouring countries, about the recommitment of the Turkish Government to the EU path, but urges the Turkish authorities to put their words into action and demonstrate this commitment with specific facts and decisionss well as Libya; is further concerned by the fact that this regression has increasingly been accompanied by an explicit anti-Greece narrative; calls, in this context, on Turkey to completely reassess its foreign policy;
Amendment 231 #
2021/2250(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 a (new)
Paragraph 9 a (new)
9 a. Believes that this fundamental area, which is at the core of the accession process, cannot be disconnected and isolated from overall relations and that it remains along with the full respect of international law and the fundamental principle of good neighbourly relations and regional cooperation, the main obstacles to progress in bilateral relations;
Amendment 234 #
2021/2250(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 b (new)
Paragraph 9 b (new)
9 b. Notes that EU funding to Turkey must be subject to rules on conditionality, including for respecting the principles of the United Nations Charter, international law, including the UN Security Council Resolutions on Cyprus, and European values and principles; therefore, the EU funding to Turkey must be suspended,
Amendment 235 #
2021/2250(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 c (new)
Paragraph 9 c (new)
9 c. Strongly condemns the Turkish decision to convert the emblematic Hagia Sophia and many other churches, to mosques and calls on the Turkish authorities to urgently reverse such decisions;
Amendment 236 #
2021/2250(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 d (new)
Paragraph 9 d (new)
9 d. Is concerned about the ever more frequent use of a hyper-nationalist and war- mongering narrative among the ruling elite that increasingly gives rise to antagonistic approaches towards the EU Member States; is concerned about the increasing clout of authoritarianism and Islamic extremism in political life;
Amendment 237 #
2021/2250(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 e (new)
Paragraph 9 e (new)
9 e. Calls on the Turkish government to respect and fully implement the legal obligations deriving from the Conventions to which it is a contracting party, and to halt the destruction of the cultural heritage in the occupied areas of Cyprus; calls on Turkey to ratify the 2005 UNESCO Convention on the Protection and Promotion of the Diversity of Cultural Expressions; calls on Turkey to cooperate with the relevant international organisations, especially the Council of Europe, in preventing and combating illicit trafficking and the deliberate destruction of cultural heritage;
Amendment 238 #
2021/2250(INI)
9 f. Strongly condemns the removal of 47 democratically elected mayors from office on the basis of questionable evidence and, in particular, their arbitrary replacement by unelected trustees appointed by the central government; strongly believes these unlawful decisions constitute a direct attack on the most basic principles of democracy, depriving millions of voters of their democratically elected representation;
Amendment 239 #
2021/2250(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 g (new)
Paragraph 9 g (new)
9 g. Is alarmed by the fact that Turkey’s foreign policy increasingly collides with the priorities and goals of EU’s common foreign and security policy; notes with deep concern that the rate of Turkey’s alignment with the common foreign policy of the EU is constantly deteriorating to historic low rates;
Amendment 240 #
2021/2250(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 h (new)
Paragraph 9 h (new)
Amendment 241 #
2021/2250(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 i (new)
Paragraph 9 i (new)
9 i. Is deeply concerned by the ongoing dispute in the Eastern Mediterranean and the related risk of a military escalation; strongly condemns Turkey’s illegal activities in Greek and Cypriot waters, which violate both the sovereign rights of EU Member States and international law; expresses its full solidarity with Greece and the Republic of Cyprus; urges Turkey to engage in the peaceful settlement of disputes and to refrain from any unilateral and illegal action or threat; recognises the right of the Republic of Cyprus to enter into bilateral agreements concerning its exclusive economic zone, explore and exploit its natural resources and calls on Turkey to respect relevant international law (UNCLOS); urges Turkey to engage in the peaceful settlement of disputes, and to refrain from any threat or action which might have negative effects on good neighbourly relations; urges Turkey to show restraint and to respect Cyprus’ sovereignty over its territorial sea and Cyprus’ sovereign rights in its exclusive economic zone;
Amendment 319 #
2021/2250(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. NCondemns the indictment in pursuit of the HDP party’s closure and the political banning for nearly 451 HDP politicians; notes with great concern that the HDP and its party organisations have been specifically and continuously targeted by the Turkish authorities, leading to a situation where over 4 000 HDP members are currently in prison; continues to strongly condemn the continued detention since November 2016 of Selahattin Demirtaş and Figen Yüksekdağ, the former co-chairs of the HDP;
Amendment 145 #
2021/2244(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 a (new)
Paragraph 17 a (new)
17a. Urges Albania to swiftly adopt and effectively implement the by-laws that ensure full implementation of the 2017 framework on the protection of National Minorities and the related rights to free self-identification, the use of minority languages and the right to education in minority languages;
Amendment 266 #
2021/2244(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 36
Paragraph 36
36. Commends the fact that Albania remains a reliable and committed external policy partner, fully aligning to the EU’s foreign, security and defence policy, and actively contributing to EU crisis- management missions and operations, but it regrets its continuous alignment with authoritarian regimes, like Turkey's;
Amendment 1 #
2021/2232(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation -1 (new)
Citation -1 (new)
-1 having regard the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS),
Amendment 170 #
2021/2232(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 a (new)
Paragraph 11 a (new)
11 a. Considers that the EU, as a global leader, has to seek for multilateral and bilateral frameworks with every international actor, in order to promote the common objectives of sustainability and prosperity;
Amendment 196 #
2021/2232(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Welcomes the commitments by the EU and India in the area of security and defence, and their recent launch of a dialogue on maritime security; invites both parties to further strengthen their operational cooperation at sea, including joint naval exercises and port calls, as well as actions to protect the sea lines of communication; reiterates that the stabilisation of central and south Asia should be a primary objective of the EU- Indian cooperation;
Amendment 197 #
2021/2232(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Welcomes the commitments by the EU and India in the area of security and defence, and their recent launch of a dialogue on maritime security; invites both parties to further strengthen their operational cooperation at sea, including joint naval exercises and port calls, as well as actions to protect the sea lines of communication, underlines the importance of common initiatives in order to counter terrorism;
Amendment 198 #
2021/2232(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. WCalls for the EU to upgrade its bilateral cooperation with India; therefore, welcomes the commitments by the EU and India in the area of security and defence, and their recent launch of a dialogue on maritime security; invites both parties to further strengthen their operational cooperation at sea, including joint naval exercises and port calls, as well as actions to protect the sea lines of communication;
Amendment 232 #
2021/2232(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22
Paragraph 22
22. Calls for the EU to invite like- minded Indo-Pacific partners to participate in selected PESCO projects, for instance on counter-terrorism;
Amendment 233 #
2021/2232(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22
Paragraph 22
22. Calls for the EU to invite like- minded Indo-Pacific partnerIndia and the Gulf states to participate in selected PESCO projects;
Amendment 18 #
2021/2213(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Insists that the agreement’s trade and investment provisions must be tailored to benefit all parties; is concerned about a misbalance benefiting the EU over the OACPS countries; calls on the Commission to guarantee that the OACPS countries benefit from trade relations; calls on the Commission to improve EU market access for OACPS producers; calls on the Commission to promote sustainable investment opportunities to advance digital and green infrastructure in the OACPS countries; considers that European trade policy should recognise and duly support OACPS countries that stem migration flows and offer incentives for the return of their expatriate citizens;
Amendment 19 #
2021/2213(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Insists that the agreement’s trade and investment provisions must be tailored to benefit all parties; is concerned about a misbalance benefiting the EU over the OACPS countries; calls on the Commission to guarantee that the OACPS countries benefit from trade relations; calls on the Commission to improve EU market access for OACPS producers; calls on the Commission to promote sustainable investment opportunities to advance digital and green infrastructure in the OACPS countries; considers that trade policy should recognise and generously support OACPS countries that agree to accept the resettlement of asylum seekers from EU Member States on their territory;
Amendment 21 #
2021/2213(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Insists that the agreement’s trade and investment provisions must be tailored to benefit all parties; is concerned about a misbalance benefiting the EU over the OACPS countries; calls on the Commission to guarantee that the OACPS countries benefit from trade relations; calls on the Commission to improve EU market access for OACPS producers; calls on the Commission to promote sustainable investment opportunities to advance digital and green infrastructure in the OACPS countries;
Amendment 25 #
2021/2213(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Stresses the importance of trade as opposed to political conditionality guided by Western priorities, with a view to greater efficacy and sustainable development outcomes for all;
Amendment 34 #
2021/2213(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Recognises that the Western interpretation of sustainability has not been applied in the Post-Cotonou Agreementtailored to regional needs for dynamic growth; is concerned that the terminology of the agreement focuses on the goals and perspectives of the EU; calls for an investigation into the differences in interpretation and application of sustainability criteria and the application of these criteria in the Post-Cotonou Agreement;
Amendment 35 #
2021/2213(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Recognises that the Western interpretation of sustainability has been applied in the Post-Cotonou Agreement; is concerned that the terminology of the agreement focuses on the goals and perspectives of the EUconsiders that more balanced and inclusive terminology would be helpful; calls for an investigation into the differences in interpretation and application of sustainability criteria and the application of these criteria in the Post- Cotonou Agreement;
Amendment 2 #
2021/2183(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 2 a (new)
Citation 2 a (new)
— having regard the United Nations Conventions on the Law of the Sea,
Amendment 123 #
2021/2183(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Stresses that the Strategic Compass must make it possible to strengthen the Union’s capacity to defend the sovereignty and sovereign rights of its Member States and act as an increasingly credible strategic partner; stresses that this exercise must be regularly updated, must set out an ambitious and operational course – with a timetable for the implementation of decisions and monitoring mechanisms – and must enable the Union to have a coherent defence policy, a common strategic culture, a capacity to anticipate threats and provide a rapid and coordinated reaction and a capacity for autonomous resilience, to be able to mobilise resources on the basis of solidarity when a Member State is threatened and requests them, and ultimately to play a part in the protection of European citizens;
Amendment 223 #
2021/2183(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Welcomes the launch of the CSDP operation in the Mediterranean, EUNAVFOR MED IRINI; stresses its key role in the implementation of the arms embargo; deplores the fact that, in 2020, it encountered many refusals to allow inspections on Turkish vessels; calls for a transparent communication from the European External Action Service (EEAS) on this issue; laments the fact that NATO, which is active in the area through Operation Sea Guardian, is unwilling to cooperate;
Amendment 275 #
2021/2183(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 a (new)
Paragraph 19 a (new)
19a. Regrets the lack of initiatives for actively defending the freedom and sovereignty of the Republic of Cyprus;
Amendment 276 #
2021/2183(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 b (new)
Paragraph 19 b (new)
19b. Regrets the lack of initiatives for defending the security of the Republic of Armenia;
Amendment 353 #
2021/2183(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24 a (new)
Paragraph 24 a (new)
24a. Calls on the Member States to fully declare their maritime zones and optimally implement their legal sovereignty and sovereign rights on the seas, without further due;
Amendment 361 #
2021/2183(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25 a (new)
Paragraph 25 a (new)
25a. Calls for the expansion of cooperation with India in the defence sector;
Amendment 471 #
2021/2183(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 36
Paragraph 36
36. Recalls that third-country participation in PESCO projects must be decided on a case-by-case basis; welcomes the initial stages of military mobility and calls for subsequent stages to be implemented swiftly; approves the participation of countries that share the same values, like the United States, Norway and Canada in the military mobility project;
Amendment 608 #
2021/2183(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 44 a (new)
Paragraph 44 a (new)
44a. Considers the cooperation with Israel and Egypt in the eastern Mediterranean as vital for the regional security and stability;
Amendment 615 #
2021/2183(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 45
Paragraph 45
45. Calls for closer relations with non- traditional partners in the Indo-Pacific region, like (India, Japan, and Australia), and in specific policy sectors (cybersecurity, hybrid, maritime, etc.), and with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN);
Amendment 651 #
2021/2183(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 47 a (new)
Paragraph 47 a (new)
47a. Notes that the continuous Turkish aggression against its neighbouring countries is a policy option of destabilising the region that excludes Turkey from NATO defence cooperation;
Amendment 4 #
2021/2180(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Emphasises the important role of the Committee on Petitions in identifying and flagging possible breaches of the rule of law by both national and Union administrations, taking into account the numerous petitions received from citizens concerned about breaches of the rule of law in several Member States; strongly believes that full protection of all EU citizens can only be ensured throughout the Union if all Member States and EU institutions comply with all principles of the rule of law and the division of competences as granted in the Treaties;
Amendment 37 #
2021/2180(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
Amendment 51 #
2021/2180(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Stresses the indispensability of enforcing court sentences, both at national and EU level; condemns all national and regional governments on EU territory that refuse to follow judgments; emphasises that sentences of the Court of Justice of the European Union have to be implemented in a timely manner and as soon as possible in accordance with the Treaties, which the Member States agreed to comply with5 in those topics where the European Union has exclusive competences; _________________ 5 Petition No 0858/2017.
Amendment 53 #
2021/2180(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8 a (new)
Paragraph 8 a (new)
8 a. Regrets the attitudes of the Catalan government authorities, boasting publicly of their refusal to comply with the judgments ruled by the competent courts in the field of education, flagrantly breaching the right of children to study in the official language of their Member State; considers that these attitudes and actions, together with the harassment of the plaintiffs, jeopardise the compliance of the rule of law and the separation of powers, thereby seriously harming the law and the rights of citizens;
Amendment 57 #
2021/2180(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Invites the Commission to take measures to strengthen corruption prevention6 in order to create more transparency in administration and improve access to information about lobbying and oversight of political party, trade unions, NGOs and employers' associations financing; _________________ 6 Petitions No 0822/2020 and 0194/2020.
Amendment 62 #
2021/2180(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 10 a (new)
Paragraph 10 a (new)
10a. Regrets the lack of initiatives to uphold the human rights of the citizens of the Republic of Cyprus, refugees and those expelled by the Turkish army, while expressing concern at the continuous waves of armed illegal migrants being sent in by Turkey, leading to social problems and demographic shifts in the free territories;
Amendment 81 #
2021/2180(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Observes that fake news and the resulting misinformation aimed at EU citizens are a threat to our EU democracies10 especially when the source of misinformation is founded in the institutions of the European Union or the Member States; notes, however, that overly extensive control of false information and the increased promotion of disinformation campaigns may lead to a violation of Article 11(1) of the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights which guarantees the right to receive and impart information and ideas without interference by public authorities and regardless of borders11 ; _________________ 10 Petitions No 1310/2019, 0268/2020, 0743/2020 and 1293/2020. 11 Petition No 1336/2020.
Amendment 85 #
2021/2180(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Is concerned about the increase in hate crimes agpropaganda campaigns that minorities, in particular those related to religious beliefs, political ideas and sexual orientation12 ; is aware of the difficult balance between hate speech and freedom of expression and acknowledges that the boundaries are hard to defineare being targeted with hate crimes; Points out that the balance between hate speech and freedom of expression is very hard to define and therefore before taking legal or any other measures, detail analysis should be made; in this regard recalls the need of strict supervision of the codes and mechanisms used by social media platforms to make their assessments on posted content; _________________ 12 Petitions No 0354/2020, 0657/2020, 1038/2020, 0471/2021, 0480/2021, 0667/2021, 0704/2021, 0725/2021, 0820/2021, 0855/2021 and 0894/2021.
Amendment 98 #
2021/2180(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Underlines that the role of civil society organisations is of particular importance; calls on the Commission to foster debates with civil society organisations in order to take note of all their concerns and involve them more effectively in follow-up meetings; highlights the need to offer longer consultation periods to guarantee proper participation of all civil society organisations., while noting at the same time that a clear set of rules on their financing should be developed;
Amendment 105 #
2021/2180(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 16 a (new)
Paragraph 16 a (new)
16 a. Deplores the actions of concealment and omission carried by public administrations in relation to the sexual abuse of minors under the care of regional administrations in Spain[1];recalls that the rights of minors must be protected super omnia; condemns those politicians who tried to dismiss parliamentary investigations aimed at clarifying responsibilities for ideological or partisan reasons16a; _________________ 16a Petition No 1313/2020 and 0468/2021
Amendment 109 #
2021/2180(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 16 c (new)
Paragraph 16 c (new)
16 c. Shows its total solidarity and full support for all victims of terrorism; condemns the fact that current governments negotiate with the heirs of armed bands; regrets that there are still unsolved terrorist attacks, especially the 379 unsolved murders committed by the terrorist group ETA16c _________________ 16c Fact Finding Mission to Vitoria and Madrid, Spain for the 379 unsolved cases of murders perpetrated by the terrorist group ETA
Amendment 11 #
2021/2178(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Points out that most African countries, in particular LDCs (least developed countries) and African signatories to EPAs (Economic Partnership Agreements), enjoy duty-free and quota- free access to EU markets, thereby undermining the cultivation of crops such as olives, citrus fruits, cotton and pistachios in southern Europe;
Amendment 16 #
2021/2178(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Believes that better trade opportunities alone will not guarantee food security in developing countries; notes that LDCs often have difficulties in profiting from preferential access to EU markets due to poor price transmission between international and domestic markets and advocates European investment to support the development of African countries-;
Amendment 33 #
2021/2178(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Stresses the importance of confronting the problem of imports of genetically modified products, toxic products with substances exceeding European limits and products that fail to comply with European green transition and livestock welfare standards;
Amendment 39 #
2021/2178(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Stresses that the EU-Africa relationship must move beyond the donor- recipient relationship; believes that the EU and Africa should cooperate as equals, empowering African nations to attain the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and secure the return of their expatriated citizens;
Amendment 44 #
2021/2178(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Insists that EPAs are intended to go beyond boosting trade and are meant to enhance African countries’ ability to leverage trade opportunities for sustainable development, poverty reduction and containment of their populations;
Amendment 61 #
2021/2178(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Recalls that Africa is home to exceptional biodiversity; expresses concern about the overexploitation of natural resources and its impact on biodiversity, and in particular the increasing pace of deforestation in Africa and the smuggling of rare wildlife species.
Amendment 63 #
2021/2178(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital Η
Recital Η
H. whereas Africa ismust become a continent of hope and opportunity and will be perceived as such by a growing number ofthe extent to which its young peopulationle choose to remain in their countries, helping them to develop;
Amendment 68 #
2021/2178(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital Θ
Recital Θ
I. whereas sluggish development, climate change and environmental degradation are existential threats to Africa, the EU and the entiredeveloping world, and require joint responsiveness and substantive investments in inclusive, sustainable and inclusive economic development and provision of access to public goodsforward-looking economic growth;
Amendment 75 #
2021/2178(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital ΙΑ
Recital ΙΑ
K. whereas the COVID-19 pandemic and its economic consequences set back growth across Africa in 2020, may have thrown an additional 30 million people into poverty and exacerbated the prevalence of child labour; whereas the EU and the AU have committed to supporting the full- fledged African health sovereignty, in order for the continent to respond to future public health emergencies, and to supporting, to this end,agreed to work together on a common agenda for manufacturing vaccines, medicines, diagnostics, therapeutics and health products in Africa, including investment in production capacities, voluntary technology transfers as well as strengthening of the regulatory framework to enable equitable access to vaccines, diagnostics and therapeutics;
Amendment 116 #
2021/2178(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1 a. Calls on the EU to actively support the new African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), an ambitious economic integration initiative which presents a major opportunity for African countries to boost inclusive growth, enable sustainable development, reduce poverty and improve living standards; notes that the AfCFTA paves the way for a fundamental transformation of the continent’s development prospects;
Amendment 119 #
2021/2178(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 b (new)
Paragraph 1 b (new)
1 b. Welcomes the reform of the Generalised Scheme of Preferences as one of the EU’s key trade instruments for supporting developing countries in their efforts to promote sustainable development, reduce poverty and ensure respect for human rights; welcomes, in particular, the aim to facilitate increased economic growth, job creation, stimuli to investment and the development of the private sector in developing African countries; calls on the EU to make sure that European trade policy does not contradict efforts by African partners to establish viable economic structures;
Amendment 121 #
2021/2178(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 c (new)
Paragraph 1 c (new)
1 c. Stresses that Africa is a key geographical priority in the EU's new trade strategy; underlines in this regard the importance of a more robust dialogue between the EU and Africa, a deepening of trade agreements in response to increased demand from African partners for the partnership to be extended beyond the trade in goods, and the implementation of initiatives to facilitate investment;
Amendment 179 #
2021/2178(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Calls for a greener and more sustainable post-pandemic world to be built back, which necessitates investing more in game-changing enterprises that have integrated social, environmental and health objectives into their business models;
Amendment 192 #
2021/2178(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
Amendment 201 #
2021/2178(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Uurges the Commission to prepare an effective and easily accessible microcredit schemeopose a framework for cooperation between African and European financial institutions;
Amendment 221 #
2021/2178(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Stresses that the trade partnership between the EU and Africa must prioritise quality nutrition self-sufficiency and respect for PDOs;
Amendment 12 #
2021/2177(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital Δ a (new)
Recital Δ a (new)
Da. whereas recent geopolitical developments will adversely affect developing countries in particular and cause supply chain disruptions;
Amendment 16 #
2021/2177(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph -1 (new)
Paragraph -1 (new)
-1. Highlights the huge potential of increased market access for farmers, amongst others for cheese, olive oil, wines and spirits producers;
Amendment 19 #
2021/2177(INI)
1. Recalls that the Ministerial Conference has repeatedly reproached India for non-complianceEncourages India to continue its alignment with the ILO cConventions, including in the field of agricultureespecially as regards Health in Agriculture, the Right to Organise and Collective Bargaining;
Amendment 27 #
2021/2177(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Draws attention toNotes the fact that India’s legal order does not allows the cultivation of genetically modified organisms for the purpose of processing them into food and feededible crops, although it does allow the cultivation of genetically modified cotton;
Amendment 28 #
2021/2177(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Draws attention to the fact that India’s legal order imposes less stringent restrictions on the agricultural use of hormonal and antimicrobial preparationWelcomes India's stance in adopting effectively stringent regulations concerning the use of hormonal and anti- microbial preparations, in order to address the animal and human health concerns and notes the importance to progress decisively in banning all antibiotics and veterinary drugs that do not conform with the CODEX standards;
Amendment 36 #
2021/2177(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Recalls that, under India’s legal order, multinational corporations can abuse patent protectioUnderlines the importance of further developing Indian's Patent Law, in for plants and animals to exploit farmers to a level comparable to slaveryder to strengthen farmers' creativity, through copyright protection;
Amendment 40 #
2021/2177(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Stresses that the above circumstances give Indian companies and multinational corporations involved in trading in Indian agricultural products and foodstuffs an unfair competitive advantage over EU farmers that can be classified as dumpingrespect to international rules and fair practices can optimise bilateral Trade, while it must be ensured that the EU farmers will never be in a position of competitive disadvantage;
Amendment 48 #
2021/2177(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Notes that, as a result of the above circumstances, the EU-India agricultural and food trade balance last year reached a deficit of EUR 1.8 billion, and that imbalances in agricultural trade between the EU and India is steadily increasing;
Amendment 57 #
2021/2177(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Calls on the Commission to negotiate a separatNotes that there is consensus between EU and India to negotiate, in parallel to the trade agreement, on the protectione separate agreement ofn geographical indications before negotiating an EU-India trade agreement;
Amendment 63 #
2021/2177(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Calls on the Commission not to negotiate ato optimise EU agricultural exports to India, by promoting an agreement, based on reciprocity concerning the reduction in the existing tariff and non-tariff protection of the EU’s common internal market forand by protecting the agricultural products that can be grown in the EU and for foodstuffs produced from them;
Amendment 66 #
2021/2177(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Calls on the Commission to ensure that the text of the agreement provides protection of the EU’s common internal market by preventing: (i) the importation ofagree with India on a text, which will ensure that there will continue having no imports to the EU of: (i) genetically modified organisms in foodstuffs, feed and seeds; (ii) the importation of agricultural products and foodstuffs with higher levels of pesticide residues than provided for in EU law; (iii) the importation of agricultural products and foodstuffs in whose production hormonal preparations, which are banned in the EU have been used; (iv) the introduction of antimicrobial-resistant strains of microbes.
Amendment 102 #
2021/2177(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 – point vii
Paragraph 6 – point vii
vii. the establishment of modern rules of origin, in line with the EU’s other modern and comprehensive free trade agreements in order to effectively promote European PDO exports;
Amendment 149 #
2021/2177(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Considers that the conclusion of the EU-India free trade agreement should be supported and expedited with the establishment of a joint committee to provide joint monitoring, structured dialogue, and oversight by the European Parliament and both chambers of the Parliament of India;
Amendment 150 #
2021/2177(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 a (new)
Paragraph 15 a (new)
15a. Considers it necessary to promote the sound development of trade relations through the strengthening of political and defence cooperation and the adoption of joint initiatives in addressing new international challenges;
Amendment 59 #
2021/2167(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 a (new)
Paragraph 9 a (new)
9a. Regrets the recent emergence of discrimination based on vaccination status, with certain Member States denying access to catering and a wide range of other services to citizens who have not been vaccinated against COVID- 19, even if they are not ill, while a negative PCR test is sufficient for all those seeking to avail themselves of such services in other Member States;
Amendment 2 #
2021/2166(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Recalls that the role of the better regulation programme is improving regulatory principles and reducing unnecessary burdens for businesses and citizens; underlines the importance of enabling citizens to fully exercise their democratic right to participate in the EU’s decision-making process and ensuring citizens’ direct participation; underlines that it is essential for the EU to ensure increased transparency at different levels of policy-makingdirectly, transparently and at various levels in the EU’s decision-making process; calls on the Commission to continuously improve public consultations in order to ensure citizens’ participation and to take into account feedback from other institutions on such activities; stresses that public consultations on better law-making in the EU should be accessible to citizens and civil society through different outreach channels, should be translated into all official and co-official languages of the Member States, and should have easy-to- access documents;
Amendment 5 #
2021/2166(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Recalls that the role of the better regulation programme is improving regulatory principles and reducing unnecessary burdens for businesses and citizens; underlines the importance of enabling citizens to fully exercise their democratic right to participate in the EU’s decision-making process and ensuring citizens’ direct participation; underlines that it is essential for the EU to ensure increased transparency at different levels of policy-making; calls on the Commission to continuously improve public consultations in order to ensure citizens’ participation and to take into account feedback from other institutions on such activities; stresses that public consultations on better law-making in the EU should be accessible to citizens and civil society through different outreach channels, should be translated into all official and co-official languages of the Member States, and should have easy-to- access documents;
Amendment 31 #
2021/2166(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Considers that Parliament’s work and internal procedures can and should be further digitised in order to simplify them and make them more easily accessible to citizens;
Amendment 32 #
2021/2166(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Considers that the Commission, in its efforts to ensure that EU policies draw on a clear understanding of policy areas subject to rapid structural change such as the environment and digitalisation, should make use of the input included in the petitions of citizens and civil society organisations; considers citizens’ participation key in policy areas such as fundamental rights,ensuring continuous promotion of respect for rule of law, and discrimination against women, migrants and LGTBIQ personscross the social spectrum;
Amendment 37 #
2021/2166(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Calls on the Commission to seize the opportunity for a revamped and effective better regulation programme to help EU governance adapt to a post- pandemic ‘new normal’,allow societies to return to pre-COVID normality and to improve law- making and be more respons, responding effectively to citizens’ concerns;
Amendment 169 #
2021/2064(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point d a (new)
Paragraph 1 – point d a (new)
(d a) demand the annulment of Libya's Memoranda of Understanding with Turkey, which violates International Law;
Amendment 170 #
2021/2064(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point d b (new)
Paragraph 1 – point d b (new)
(d b) encourage the delimitation of Libya's maritime zones in full compliance with International Law;
Amendment 117 #
2021/2042(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C
Recital C
C. whereas these domestic developments are a warning to the EU of what may come in the preparation and in the aftermath of the September 2021 parliamentary elections in Russia, when Mr Putin, in the same manner as Mr Lukashenko in Belarus, is waging a war against the people of Russia Russian people are sovereign and whereas, in keeping with the democratic framework it has enjoyed since 1991, its choices must be respected and protected from foreign interference;
Amendment 176 #
2021/2042(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital G a (new)
Recital G a (new)
Ga. whereas the sanctions policy has succeeded in replacing a significant part of the Euro-Russian trade with imports from third countries;
Amendment 226 #
2021/2042(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point a
Paragraph 1 – point a
(a) the EU, together with NATO and international partners, should deter Russia and keep stability in the EaP region by pressinguropean Union, while respecting the interests of nation states, should break free from NATO’s tutelage in order to pursue a policy of dialogue with Russia n, both to interfere in the region and to return the occupied territories in the EU’s Eastern neighbourhoodts benefit and to that of the members of the Eastern Partnership, who should not be instrumentalised by those harking back nostalgically to the Cold War;
Amendment 233 #
2021/2042(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point a a (new)
Paragraph 1 – point a a (new)
Amendment 244 #
2021/2042(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point b
Paragraph 1 – point b
(b) the EU should be ready to call for the exclusion of Russia from the SWIFT payment system if the Russian authorities continue their aggressive threats and military action against EU Member States and EaP neighbouring countriesconsiders that the repetition of threats, sanctions and provocations against Russia has not produced any beneficial effects either for the Member States or for the members of the Eastern Partnership;
Amendment 253 #
2021/2042(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point c
Paragraph 1 – point c
(c) the EU must have a clear goal and planrepresent the interests of the Member States oin how to cut its dependency on Russian gas and oil, at least whiltheir search for energy independence and diversification of their sources of supply without facing threats or blackmail such as those President Putcently formulated by the US admin is in powertration against participants in the Nord Stream 2 project;
Amendment 364 #
2021/2042(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point f a (new)
Paragraph 1 – point f a (new)
(fa) The EU must immediately lift the sanctions that have hit the European farmers and our exports.
Amendment 365 #
2021/2042(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point g
Paragraph 1 – point g
Amendment 390 #
2021/2042(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point h
Paragraph 1 – point h
(h) the EU should increase its ability to prepare and adopt sanctions against the Russian authorities for their systemic repression of democratic forces in Russia and to centralise EU decision-making by making the triggering of sanctions automatic in cases of corruption or violation of human rights, including by updating the EU global sanctions mechanism (EU Magnitsky Act) to address cases of corrupmust respect Russian sovereignty, without artificially financing or constructing oppositions or political figures whose importance in Russia is inversely proportional to their audience within the EU institutions;
Amendment 458 #
2021/2042(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point m
Paragraph 1 – point m
(m) the EU must be prepared not to recognise the parliament of Russia and to ask for Russia’s suspeundertake to respect democratic choices and base its actionsi on from international organisations with parliamentary assemblies if the 2021 parliamentary elections in Russia are recognised as fraudulentobjective, reasonable and substantiated elements when commenting on the conduct of elections;
Amendment 36 #
2021/2038(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Recognises at the same time that some diverging interests remain; in this regard, urges both sides to resolve bilateral disputes; urges the US to remove unilateral trade measures and refrain from taking further ones; urges the removal of section 232 tariffs on steel and aluminium as a matter of priority; calls for a rapid and lasting solution on aircraft subsidies;
Amendment 60 #
2021/2038(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Advocates a joint strategic approach towards China, addressing the roots of in order to see where the possibilities lie of addressing unfair trade practices and tackling industrial subsidies, state-owned enterprises and human rights concerns; within the WTO framework;
Amendment 68 #
2021/2038(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Considers that, in a new era of Euro-American relations, it is in the interests of the EU and Eastern Neighbourhood countries, including Ukraine, to coordinate with the United States in suspending US defence technology exports to Turkey;
Amendment 78 #
2021/2038(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. While promoting dialogue and common action, calls on the Commission to assertively promote the EU’s interests and react to US unwarranted duties, extraterritorial sanctions and market barriers and to take action regarding imports of not only modified primary products but also their derivatives;
Amendment 4 #
2021/2037(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Notes that in 2020 China for the first time ranked as the EU’s largest partner for trade in goods, with the trade balance further deteriorating to the EU’s detriment; underlines that China is the world’s second largest economy and is predicted to record a GDP growth of 8 % in 2021 according to IMF;
Amendment 8 #
2021/2037(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Notes that in 2020 China for the first time ranked as the EU’s largest partner for trade in goods, with the trade balance further deteriorating to the EU’s detriment; notes that critical raw materials are located exclusively in China;
Amendment 9 #
2021/2037(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. NReminds that China is a key player in global economy, notes that in 2020 China for the first time ranked as the EU’s largest partner for trade in goods, with the trade balance further deteriorating to the EU’s detriment;
Amendment 21 #
2021/2037(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Is convinced that the EU-China bilateral trade and investment relationship is of strategic importance and should be rules-based, with the multilateral trading system at its corebased on the WTO rules;
Amendment 1 #
2021/2025(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Underlines the high number of petitions received from citizens concerned about the breaches of the rule of law in their respective countries and with the consequences of such breaches on their lives; stresses that full protection of Union citizens’ rights can be ensured throughout the Union only if all Member States comply with all the principles underlying the rule of law, as deficiencies in one Member State have an impact on otherned after a thorough analyses involving all Member States and the Union as a wholeir specificities;
Amendment 22 #
2021/2025(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3 a. Regrets the institutional inactivity towards the international crime of illegal migration;
Amendment 27 #
2021/2025(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4 a. regrets the inexplicable delays concerning murders committed from the extreme-left;
Amendment 29 #
2021/2025(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 b (new)
Paragraph 4 b (new)
4 b. regrets the fact that the extreme- left violence and hate-speech have not been treated with equal attention in all Member States, compromising the citizens' trust to the Rule of Law;
Amendment 30 #
2021/2025(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Highlights that the COVID-19 pandemic has confirmed the importance of strengthening independent journalism and access to pluralistic information as key enablers of rule of law and democratic accountability able to provide citizens with fact-checked information, thereby contributing to the fight against disinformation; deplores the fact that in a number of Member States, journalists have increasingly faced physical threats and online harassment, especially female journalists;
Amendment 39 #
2021/2025(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Underlines that the Court of Justice of the European Union recently ruled2 that civil society organisations must be able to operate without unjustified interference by the state, acknowledging that the right to freedom of association constitutes one of the essential bases of a democratic and pluralist society; is seriously concerned that some NGOs active in the area of migration and LGBTI+ rights are subject to smear campaigns, and facedisregard national seovere restriction of the civic spaceignty wherever they can operate. _________________ 2Judgment of 18 June 2020, Commission v Hungary, C-78/18, EU:C:2020:476, paragraphs 112 and 113.
Amendment 40 #
2021/2025(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Underlines that the Court of Justice of the European Union recently ruled2 that civil society organisations must be able to operate without unjustified interference by the state, acknowledging that the right to freedom of association constitutes one of the essential bases of a democratic and pluralist society; is seriously concerned that some NGOs active in the area of migration and LGBTI+ rights are subject to smear campaigns, and face severe restriction of the civic space where they can operate. _________________ 2Judgment of 18 June 2020, Commission v Hungary, C-78/18, EU:C:2020:476, paragraphs 112 and 113.
Amendment 43 #
2021/2025(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Underlines that the Court of Justice of the European Union recently ruled2 that legal civil society organisations that abide by the Rule of Law, must be able to operate without unjustified interference by the state, acknowledging that the right to freedom of association constitutes one of the essential bases of a democratic and pluralist society, therefore there must be institutions assuring the transparency of their activities and sources of funding; is seriously concerned that some NGOs active in the area of migration and LGBTI+ rights are subject to smear campaigns, and face severe restriction of the civic space where they can operate. _________________ 2Judgment of 18 June 2020, Commission v Hungary, C-78/18, EU:C:2020:476, paragraphs 112 and 113.
Amendment 62 #
2021/2023(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point f a (new)
Paragraph 1 – point f a (new)
f a) Propose enhanced cooperation at the level of urban development networks and chambers of commerce;
Amendment 63 #
2021/2023(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point f b (new)
Paragraph 1 – point f b (new)
f b) Propose enhanced cooperation at the level of urban development networks and chambers of commerce;
Amendment 64 #
2021/2023(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point f c (new)
Paragraph 1 – point f c (new)
Amendment 71 #
2021/2023(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point g a (new)
Paragraph 1 – point g a (new)
g a) examine the possibilities of India's participation concerning state-of-the-art technology projects of the Permanent Structured Cooperation;
Amendment 72 #
2021/2023(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point g b (new)
Paragraph 1 – point g b (new)
g b) examine the possibilities of India's participation concerning state-of-the-art technology projects of the Permanent Structured Cooperation;
Amendment 73 #
2021/2023(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point g c (new)
Paragraph 1 – point g c (new)
g c) examine the possibilities of India's participation concerning state-of-the-art technology projects of the Permanent Structured Cooperation;
Amendment 97 #
2021/2023(INI)
k) coordinate positions and initiatives in multilateral fora, notably the UN, by pushing for joint objectives, increasing dialogue and effectively aligning positions; support India’s bid for permanent membership of a reformedthe UN Security Council;
Amendment 98 #
2021/2023(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point k
Paragraph 1 – point k
k) coordinate positions and initiatives in multilateral fora, notably the UN, by pushing for joint objectives, increasing dialogue and effectively aligning positions; support India’s bid for permanent membership of a reformedthe UN Security Council;
Amendment 151 #
2021/2023(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point r
Paragraph 1 – point r
r) place human rights at the heart of the EU’s engagement with India, thereby enabling an open and calm dialogue; develop a strategy to address human rights issues in collaboration with India and to integrate human rights considerations across the wider EU-India partnership, aiming to promote our common values throughout the Indian sub-continent;
Amendment 152 #
2021/2023(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point r
Paragraph 1 – point r
r) place human rights at the heart of the EU’s engagement with India, thereby enabling an open and calm dialogue; develop a strategy to address human rights issues in collaboration with India and to integrate human rights considerations across the wider EU-India partnership, aiming to promote our common values throughout the Indian sub-continent;
Amendment 153 #
2021/2023(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point r
Paragraph 1 – point r
r) place human rights at the heart of the EU’s engagement with India, thereby enabling an open and calm dialogue; develop a strategy to address human rights issues in collaboration with India and to integrate human rights considerations across the wider EU-India partnership, aiming to promote our common values throughout the Indian sub-continent;
Amendment 162 #
2021/2023(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point s
Paragraph 1 – point s
s) encouragerecognise the progress and the will of India, as a member of UN Human Rights Council, to accept andcooperate bilaterally in order to facilitate the visits of UN special rapporteurs for the monitoring of developments in civic space and fundamental rights and freedoms, as part of its pledge to foster the genuine participation and effective involvement of civil society in the promotion of human rights;
Amendment 163 #
2021/2023(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point s
Paragraph 1 – point s
s) encouragerecognise the progress and the will of India, as a member of UN Human Rights Council, to accept andcooperate bilaterally in order to facilitate the visits of UN special rapporteurs for the monitoring of developments in civic space and fundamental rights and freedoms, as part of its pledge to foster the genuine participation and effective involvement of civil society in the promotion of human rights;
Amendment 164 #
2021/2023(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point s
Paragraph 1 – point s
s) encouragerecognise the progress and the will of India, as a member of UN Human Rights Council, to accept andcooperate bilaterally in order to facilitate the visits of UN special rapporteurs for the monitoring of developments in civic space and fundamental rights and freedoms, as part of its pledge to foster the genuine participation and effective involvement of civil society in the promotion of human rights;
Amendment 188 #
2021/2023(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point t
Paragraph 1 – point t
t) address the human rights situation and challenges faced by civil society in its dialogue with the Indian authorities, including at summit level; encourage India, as the world’s largest democracy, to continue demonstrateing its commitment to respecting and protecting the freedom of expression, peaceful assembly and association, to end attacks against - and to release arbitrarily detained - human rights defenders and journalists, including in the Indian- administestrengthen its institutions so to ensure that the fundamental rights as enshrined in the Indian Constitution ared part of Kashmir, to repeal laws that may be used to silence dissenrotected in the letter and spirit, and to ensure accountability for human rights violations;
Amendment 189 #
2021/2023(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point t
Paragraph 1 – point t
t) address the human rights situation and challenges faced by civil society in its dialogue with the Indian authorities, including at summit level; encourage India, as the world’s largest democracy, to continue demonstrateing its commitment to respecting and protecting the freedom of expression, peaceful assembly and association, to end attacks against - and to release arbitrarily detained - human rights defenders and journalists, including in the Indian- administestrengthen its institutions so to ensure that the fundamental rights as enshrined in the Indian Constitution ared part of Kashmir, to repeal laws that may be used to silence dissenrotected in the letter and spirit, and to ensure accountability for human rights violations;
Amendment 257 #
2021/2023(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point af
Paragraph 1 – point af
af) call for a deeper partnership in education, research and cultural exchange declaring 2022 as a year of EU-Indian friendship; call on the EU Member States and India to invest especially in young people’s capacities and leadership and to ensure their meaningful inclusion in political and economic life;
Amendment 258 #
2021/2023(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point af
Paragraph 1 – point af
af) call for a deeper partnership in education, research and cultural exchange declaring 2022 as a year of EU-Indian friendship; call on the EU Member States and India to invest especially in young people’s capacities and leadership and to ensure their meaningful inclusion in political and economic life;
Amendment 259 #
2021/2023(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point af
Paragraph 1 – point af
af) call for a deeper partnership in education, research and cultural exchange declaring 2022 as a year of EU-Indian friendship; call on the EU Member States and India to invest especially in young people’s capacities and leadership and to ensure their meaningful inclusion in political and economic life;
Amendment 31 #
2021/2019(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Reiterates the importance of a continuous public debate on the Union’s fields of activity in order to ensure that citizens are correctly informed about the scope of the Union’s competences and the different levels of decision-making; calls, in this regard, for broadersuitable awareness raising campaigns, through the active involvement of the press and communications services, to help increase citizens’ knowledge about their right to petition, as well as the scope and limits of the Union’s responsibilities, with a view to reducing the number of inadmissible petitions;
Amendment 49 #
2021/2019(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Calls on the Commission to assess whether national authorities areto be proactive in taking the necessary measures to respond to citizens’ concerns as expressed in their petitions where cases of systemic failure in compliance with EU law occur;
Amendment 71 #
2021/2019(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Is seriously concerned about the public health, the social division and socio- economic damages caused by the COVID- 19 pandemic; welcomes the excellent work done by the Committee on Petitions which, by voicing citizens’ concerns over the public health and socio-economic crises related to the COVID-19 pandemic, contributed to ensuring Parliament’s responsiveness to citizens’ needs and expectations as regards the Union’s capacity to address such a global challenge; draws attention, in this regard, to the important follow-up actions taken by the Committee on Petitions to respond to the issues raised in COVID-19- related petitions, which lead to the adoption in plenary of the resolutions on the Schengen system and measures taken during the COVID-19 crisis9 , on the rights of persons with intellectual disabilities and their families in the COVID-19 crisis10 and on tackling homelessness rates in the EU11 ; _________________ 9 Texts adopted, P9_TA(2020)0315. 10 Texts adopted, P9_TA(2020)0183. 11 Texts adopted, P9_TA(2020)0314.
Amendment 86 #
2021/2019(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Underlines that the Petitions Web Portal is an essential tool for ensuring a smooth, efficient and transparent petitions process; welcomes, in this regard, the improvements on data protection and on the security features which have made the portal more user-friendly and secure for citizens; stresses that efforts must be continued to make the portal morefully accessible to all persons with disabilities, including by enabling the tabling of petitions in national sign languages;
Amendment 89 #
2021/2019(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Underlines that the Petitions Web Portal is an essential tool for ensuring a smooth, efficient and transparent petitions process; welcomes, in this regard, the improvements on data protection and on the security features which have made the portal more user-friendly and secure for citizens; stresses that efforts must be continued to make the portal widely known, through social media and more accessible to persons with disabilities, including by enabling the tabling of petitions in national sign languages;
Amendment 1 #
2021/2011(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph -1 (new)
Paragraph -1 (new)
-1. Underlines that potential risks related to external dependencies are further reduced by the EU’s open economy being integrated in an effective and fair global Trading system. Global trade can notably help to diversify supply sources and sustain demand for our industrial output, helping to cushion possible shocks and disruptions having an impact on internal EU value chains, but also to ensure that the EU can meet its internal demand in case of rapidly increasing demand of certain goods;
Amendment 2 #
2021/2011(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph -1 a (new)
Paragraph -1 a (new)
-1a. Reminds that several technologies, which are considered crucial for the achievement of the "Green Deal" objectives, are fully dependant on specific third countries. Green and digital transitions will lead to a drastic increase in European demand for certain critical raw materials by 2050;
Amendment 3 #
2021/2011(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph -1 b (new)
Paragraph -1 b (new)
-1b. Underlines the importance to aligning the European strategy for critical raw materials with the EU New Industrial Strategy and the renewed EU trade policy;
Amendment 9 #
2021/2011(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Welcomes the new EU Action Plan on Critical Raw Materials and stresses that EU trade policy can play a key role as a vehicle for improving EU access to these materials; notes that the green transition and COVID-19 outbreak hasve exposed the lack of resilience of global value chains for certain key products, showing the need for more robust and resilient supply chains for critical raw materials;
Amendment 13 #
2021/2011(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Notes the importance of widening the scope of the European strategy for critical raw materials, which final aim is charting a path towards greater security and sustainability; security and sustainability of the raw materials supply for the EU industry should address not only the critical raw materials but also all raw materials, including secondary raw materials, that are a strategic part of the key value chains;
Amendment 14 #
2021/2011(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 b (new)
Paragraph 1 b (new)
1b. Considers important to improve the coordination of the relevant research, entrepreneurship and regional strategies, through the EIT Raw Materials Knowledge Innovation Communities;
Amendment 21 #
2021/2011(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Notes that demand for raw materials is projected to double by 2050 and that the EU is highly reliant on non-EU countries for critical raw materials, making diversified sourcing essential to increase the EU’s security of supply; calls, therefore, on the Commission to diversify the supply sources of critical raw materials as much as possible, and reduce current reliance on a few countries; calls on the Commission to focus also on securing supplies by establishing strategic stocks and appropriate stockpiling of critical raw materials in Europe, particularly in light of the uncertainties linked to the evolution of the geopolitical situation worldwide and the potential trade tensions with rich non- EU producer countries; considers products' life-cycle extension and recycling, as well as research for synthetic alternatives, to provide the solutions to the critical raw materials scarcity;
Amendment 24 #
2021/2011(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Notes that demand for raw materials is projected to double by 2050 and that the EU is highly reliant on non-EU countries for critical raw materials, making diversified sourcing essential to increase the EU’s security of supply; calls, therefore, on the Commission to strengthen domestic sourcing of raw materials and diversify the supply sources of critical raw materials as much as possible, and reduce current reliance on a few countries; calls on the Commission to focus also on securing supplies by establishing strategic stocks and appropriate stockpiling of critical raw materials in Europe, particularly in light of the uncertainties linked to the evolution of the geopolitical situation worldwide and the potential trade tensions with rich non- EU producer countries;
Amendment 25 #
2021/2011(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Notes that demand for raw materials is projected to double by 2050 and that the EU is highly reliant on non-EU countries for critical raw materials, making diversified sourcing essential to increase the EU’s security of supply; calls,for a short- therefore,m solution, calls on the Commission to diversify the supply sources of critical raw materials as much as possible, and reduce current reliance on a few countries; calls on the Commission to focus also on securing supplies by establishing strategic stocks and appropriate stockpiling of critical raw materials in Europe, particularly in light of the uncertainties linked to the evolution of the geopolitical situation worldwide and the potential trade tensions with rich non- EU producer countries;
Amendment 27 #
2021/2011(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Considers important to use the trade agreements and strategic partnerships, in order to create the conditions to facilitate EU joint ventures in third, critical, resource-rich countries, while always taking account of responsible sourcing and best practices in business conducts; calls the Commission to monitor the ways in which critical raw materials are produced in China and Africa;
Amendment 38 #
2021/2011(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 d (new)
Paragraph 2 d (new)
2d. Notes the advantages of accelerating Europe's "strategic autonomy" regarding critical raw materials, supporting a European Partnership (Horizon Europe) or an IPCEI. The aim of these instruments should be to cover the entire raw materials – critical and strategic – supply chain: from assessing domestic mineral sources through final use and recycling. It is essential to foster both supply and demand side to strengthen resilience and to contribute to autonomy;
Amendment 49 #
2021/2011(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 c (new)
Paragraph 3 c (new)
3c. Believes it is crucial to secure specific financial instruments to support investment plans and Research and Innovation funds specifically addressing technologies of processing for extracting valuable raw materials from mining residues, tailing and complex streams;
Amendment 56 #
2021/2011(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 e (new)
Paragraph 3 e (new)
3e. Stresses the importance of securing a wider availability and higher quality of secondary raw materials; a fast and effective revision of existing instruments such as the Waste Shipment Regulation is necessary; the export of this type of waste should occur only when, at the destination, the environmental and social standards and measures to mitigate climate effects and environmental and social impacts are equivalent to EU standards;
Amendment 70 #
2021/2006(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Highlights that research and investment in mitigation measures and technologies is of paramount importance; considers that there is great potential in adapting diet of and developing feed additives for ruminant and bovine species, which could reduce methane emissions without having negative effects on the livestock sector; considers it necessary to step up research in this area so as to minimise the cost of the transition for farmers;
Amendment 80 #
2021/2006(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Highlights that research and investment in mitigation measures and technologies is of paramount importance; considers that there is great potential in adapting diet of and developing feed additives for ruminant and bovine species in the European Union, which could reduce methane emissions without having negative effects on the livestock sector;
Amendment 150 #
2021/2006(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Considers that fair and functional farm level certification schemes for climate effective farming, including common measurement and verification data for methane reductions, will be an important tool for monitoring and incentivising methane reductions at farm level;
Amendment 158 #
2021/2006(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Notes that within the wider circular economy, the uptake of carbon removals and increased circularity of carbon should be incentivised; calls on the Commission, in accordance with the EU Climate Law, to explore the development of a regulatory framework for the certification of carbon removals on the basis of robust and transparent carbon accounting that takes into account the differences between the greenhouse gases, and to verify the authenticity of carbon removals and reward farmers for their mitigation efforts; considers that the replacement of more costly domestic products (that are nevertheless compatible with climate targets) with cheaper imports (that are not) cancels out the green transition under the Common Agricultural Policy.
Amendment 10 #
2021/2003(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Welcomes the factNotes that the new EU Gender Action Plan 2021-2025 (GAP III) calls for the promotion of gender equality through the EU’s trade policy and recalls the necessary support for the inclusion of a specific gender chapter in EU trade and investment agreements;
Amendment 11 #
2021/2003(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Welcomes the fact that the new EU Gender Action Plan 2021-2025 (GAP III) calls for the promotion of gender equality through the EU’s trade policy and recalls the necessary support for the inclusion of a specific gender chapter inempowerment of women in third countries through EU trade and investment agreements;
Amendment 23 #
2021/2003(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Notes that trade policy is not gender neutral and that better collection of gender-disaggregated data, together with clear indicators in this area, is needed to adequately assess the different impacts of trade policy on women and menensure that it upholds women's interests more effectively; reiterates its call for the EU and its Member States to include in ex ante and ex post impact assessments the country-specific and sector-specific gender impact of EU trade policy and agreements;
Amendment 24 #
2021/2003(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Notes that trade policy is not gender neutral and that better collection of gender-disaggregated data, together with clear indicators, is needed to adequately assess the different impacts of trade policy on women and men; reiterates its call for the EU and its Member States to include in ex ante and ex post impact assessments the country-specific and sector-specific gender impact of EU trade policy and agreements;
Amendment 40 #
2021/2003(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Recognises the disproportionate impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the participation in trade of female entrepreneurs and women; cCalls for COVID-19 recovery strategies to pay special attention to micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs), which are often run by women, and to sectors with higher female participation (agriculture, tourism, garment and retail);
Amendment 51 #
2021/2003(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Notes with concern the persistent digital skills shortage and gender gap in digital access and digital skills; calls for the Commission and the Member States to support femalel entrepreneurs in acquiring the necessary skills through development cooperation and Aid for Trade;
Amendment 62 #
2021/2003(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Calls on the Commission to ensure that sufficient resources are available to promote the core value of gender equality in its trade and investment policies and to ensure that the secretariats of the EU institutions responsible for trade policy and negotiations have the knowledge and technical capacity to incorporate the gender perspectivethe secretariats of the EU institutions have the knowledge and technical capacity to incorporate the gender perspective in order to ensure the long- term sustainability of trade policy and maximise its effectiveness.
Amendment 118 #
2021/0297(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 5
Recital 5
(5) The general objectives of the GSP are to support eradication of poverty in all its forms, in line with Agenda 2030 and Sustainable Development Goal 17.12 and to promote the sustainable development agenda, while averting harm to EU industry’'s interestsand member states national interests, sourcing from international law. The 2018 GSP Mid- term Evaluation and the 2021 supporting Study for the Impact Assessment underpinning this Regulation concluded that the GSP framework under Regulation (EU) No 978/2012 has delivered on these main objectives, which were at the core of the 2012 overhaul of Council Regulation (EC) No 732/200815 . _________________ 15 Council Regulation (EC) No 732/2008 of 22 July 2008 applying a scheme of generalised tariff preferences from 1 January 2009 and amending Regulations (EC) No 552/97, (EC) No 1933/2006 and Commission Regulations (EC) No 1100/2006 and (EC) No 964/2007 (OJ L 211, 6.8.2008, p. 1).
Amendment 128 #
2021/0297(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 7
Recital 7
(7) By providing preferential access to the Union market, the scheme should assist developing countries in their efforts to wealth creation and reduceing poverty and achieve and promote good governance and sustainable development by helping them to generate additional revenue through international trade, which can then be re- invested for the benefit of their own development and, in addition, to diversify their production and exports and thus upgrading their economies. The scheme's tariff preferences should focus on those developing countries that have greatercountries most in development, trade and financial needs.
Amendment 129 #
2021/0297(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 7
Recital 7
(7) By providing preferential access to the Union market, the scheme should assist developing countries in their efforts to wealth creation and reduceing poverty and achieve and promote good governance and sustainable development by helping them to generate additional revenue through international trade, which can then be re- invested for the benefit of their own development and, in addition, to diversify their production and exports and thus ugrading their economies. The scheme's tariff preferences should focus on those developing countries that have greatercountries most in development, trade and financial needs.;
Amendment 137 #
2021/0297(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 7 a (new)
Recital 7 a (new)
(7 a) The GSP scheme should be based on engaging with partner countries in a continuous and cooperative manner to help them develop and enforce international social, human and environmental standards.
Amendment 138 #
2021/0297(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 7 a (new)
Recital 7 a (new)
(7 a) The GSP scheme should be based on engaging with partner countries in a continous and cooperative manner to help them develop and enforce international, social, human and environmental standards.
Amendment 139 #
2021/0297(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 7 b (new)
Recital 7 b (new)
(7 b) The GSP scheme brings also important benefits to Union businesses importing from GSP countries, particularly those with GSP+ and EBA status, as reduction of duties leads to a reduction of costs.
Amendment 140 #
2021/0297(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 7 b (new)
Recital 7 b (new)
(7 b) The GSP scheme benefits Union business trading with GSP countries, particularly those with GSP+ and EBA status, as reduction of duties leads to a reduction of costs.
Amendment 141 #
2021/0297(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 7 c (new)
Recital 7 c (new)
(7 c) GSP beneficiary countries that take decisions that violate directly or indirectly the United Nations Security Council Resolutions should lose their status.
Amendment 149 #
2021/0297(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 12
Recital 12
(12) Countries graduating from the Least-Developed Countries (LDC) category established by the UN should be incentivised to continue on the path of sustainable development. For this purpose, the economic vulnerability criteria to qualify for the special incentive arrangement for sustainable development and good governance should be eased compared to Regulation (EU) No 978/2012, to facilitate access by a larger number of countries graduating from the least developed country categoryevaluating, however, capacity of these countries to fulfill necessary conditions i.e. ratify and implement relevant international conventions.
Amendment 151 #
2021/0297(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 12
Recital 12
(12) Countries graduating from the Least-Developed Countries (LDC) category established by the UN should be incentivised to continue on the path of sustainable development. For this purpose, the economic vulnerability criteria to qualify for the special incentive arrangement for sustainable development and good governance should be eased compared to Regulation (EU) No 978/2012, evaluating, however, the capacity of these countries to fulfil necessary conditions i.e. respect international law and ratify and implement relevant international conventions; to facilitate access by a larger number of countries graduating from the least developed country category.
Amendment 163 #
2021/0297(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 21
Recital 21
(21) Common Customs Tariff duties on non-sensitive products should continue to be suspended, while duties on sensitive products should enjoy a tariff reduction, in order to ensure a satisfactory utilisation rate and maximize the development effect of the mechanism while at the same time taking account of the situation of the corresponding Union industries.
Amendment 164 #
2021/0297(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 21
Recital 21
(21) Common Customs Tariff duties on non-sensitive products should continue to be suspended, while duties on sensitive products should enjoy a tariff reduction, in order to ensure a satisfactory utilisation rate and maximize the development effect of the mechanism while at the same time taking account of the situation of the corresponding Union industries.
Amendment 167 #
2021/0297(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 22
Recital 22
(22) Such a tTariff reductions should be sufficiently attractive, in order to motivate traders to make use of the opportunities offered by the scheme. Therefore, the ad valorem duties should generally be reduced by a flat rate of 3,5 percentage points from the 'most favoured nation' duty rate, while such duties for textiles and textile goods should be reduced by 20 %. Specific duties should be reduced by 30 %. Where a minimum duty is specified, that minimum duty should not apply.
Amendment 176 #
2021/0297(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 25
Recital 25
(25) The reasons for temporary withdrawal of the arrangements under the scheme should include serious and systematic violations of the principles laid down in international conventions concerning core human rights (including certain principles of international humanitarian law enshrined in those conventions), labour rights, climate and environmental protection, and good governance,so as to promote the objectives of those conventions. Tariff preferences under the special incentive arrangement for sustainable development and good governance should be temporarily withdrawn if the beneficiary country does not respect its binding undertaking to maintain the ratification and effective implementation of those conventions or to comply with the reporting requirements imposed by the respective conventions, or if the beneficiary country does not cooperate with the Union's monitoring procedures as set out in this Regulation. The temporary withdrawal should continue until the reasons justifying it no longer apply. The temporary withdrawal could have long term consequences for GSP economies as well as Union businesses investing in these countries. It could have severe impacts on workers and the most vulnerable and those suffering of violations. The temporary withdrawal should be used as a last resort provided all other avenues have been explored; it should follow alerts, cooperation and assistance to allow for engagement to effectively address these failings. In situations characterised by an exceptional gravity of the violations, the Commission should have the power to respond rapidly by adopting measures within a shorter timeline. Under the Union’s zero tolerance approach for child labour the reasons for temporary withdrawal should include exports of goods made by internationally prohibited child labour, as well as forced labour including slavery and prison labour, as identified in the relevant Conventions in Annex VI.
Amendment 177 #
2021/0297(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 25
Recital 25
(25) The reasons for temporary withdrawal of the arrangements under the scheme should include serious and systematic violations of the principles laid down in international conventions concerning core human rights (including certain principles of international humanitarian law enshrined in those conventions), labour rights, climate and environmental protection, and good governance,so as to promote the objectives of those conventions. Tariff preferences under the special incentive arrangement for sustainable development and good governance should be temporarily withdrawn if the beneficiary country does not respect its binding undertaking to maintain the ratification and effective implementation of those conventions or to comply with the reporting requirements imposed by the respective conventions, or if the beneficiary country does not cooperate with the Union's monitoring procedures as set out in this Regulation. The temporary withdrawal should continue until the reasons justifying it no longer apply. The temporary withdrawal could have long term consequences for GSP economies as well as Union businesses investing in these countries. It could have severe impacts on workers and the most vulnerable and those suffering of violations. The temporary withdrawal should be used as a last resort provided all other avenues have been explored; it should follow alerts, cooperation and assistance to allow for engagement to effectively address these failings. In situations characterised by an exceptional gravity of the violations, the Commission should have the power to respond rapidly by adopting measures within a shorter timeline. Under the Union’s zero tolerance approach for child labour the reasons for temporary withdrawal should include exports of goods made by internationally prohibited child labour, as well as forced labour including slavery and prison labour, as identified in the relevant Conventions in Annex VI.
Amendment 179 #
2021/0297(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 25
Recital 25
(25) The reasons for temporary withdrawal of the arrangements under the scheme should include serious and systematic violations of the principles laid down in international conventions concerning core human rights (including certain principles of international humanitarian law enshrined in those conventions), labour rights, climate and environmental protection, and good governance,so as to promote the objectives of those conventions. Tariff preferences under the special incentive arrangement for sustainable development and good governance should be temporarily withdrawn if the beneficiary country does not respect its binding undertaking to maintain the ratification and effective implementation of those conventions or to comply with the reporting requirements imposed by the respective conventions, or if the beneficiary country does not cooperate with the Union's monitoring procedures as set out in this Regulation. The temporary withdrawal should continue until the reasons justifying it no longer apply. In situations characterised by an exceptional gravity of the violations, the Commission should have the power to respond rapidly by adopting measures within a shorter timeline. Under the Union’s zero tolerance approach for child labour the reasons for temporary withdrawal should include exports of goods made by internationally prohibited child labour, as well as forced labour including slavery and prison labour, as identified in the relevant Conventions in Annex VI, in particular the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea, the United Nations Convention against Transnational Organized Crime (the 'relevant conventions') and the United Nations Security Council Decisions.
Amendment 181 #
2021/0297(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 25
Recital 25
(25) The reasons for temporary withdrawal of the arrangements under the scheme should include violation of the UN Security Council Resolutions, serious and systematic violations of the principles laid down in international conventions concerning core human rights (including certain principles of international humanitarian law enshrined in those conventions), labour rights, climate and environmental protection, and good governance, so as to promote the objectives of those conventions. Tariff preferences under the special incentive arrangement for sustainable development and good governance should be temporarily withdrawn if the beneficiary country does not respect its binding undertaking to maintain the ratification and effective implementation of those conventions or to comply with the reporting requirements imposed by the respective conventions, or if the beneficiary country does not cooperate with the Union's monitoring procedures as set out in this Regulation. The temporary withdrawal should continue until the reasons justifying it no longer apply. In situations characterised by an exceptional gravity of the violations, the Commission should have the power to respond rapidly by adopting measures within a shorter timeline. Under the Union’s zero tolerance approach for child labour the reasons for temporary withdrawal should include exports of goods made by internationally prohibited child labour, as well as forced labour including slavery and prison labour, as identified in the relevant Conventions in Annex VI.
Amendment 182 #
2021/0297(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 25
Recital 25
(25) The reasons for temporary withdrawal of the arrangements under the scheme should include serious and systematic violations of the principles laid down in international conventions concerning core human rights (including certain principles of international humanitarian law enshrined in those conventions), labour rights, climate and environmental protection and maritime legislation, and good governance,so as to promote the objectives of those conventions. Tariff preferences under the special incentive arrangement for sustainable development and good governance should be temporarily withdrawn if the beneficiary country does not respect its binding undertaking to maintain the ratification and effective implementation of those conventions or to comply with the reporting requirements imposed by the respective conventions, or if the beneficiary country does not cooperate with the Union's monitoring procedures as set out in this Regulation. The temporary withdrawal should continue until the reasons justifying it no longer apply. In situations characterised by an exceptional gravity of the violations, the Commission should have the power to respond rapidly by adopting measures within a shorter timeline. Under the Union’s zero tolerance approach for child labour the reasons for temporary withdrawal should include exports of goods made by internationally prohibited child labour, as well as forced labour including slavery and prison labour, as identified in the relevant Conventions in Annex VI.
Amendment 183 #
2021/0297(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 25
Recital 25
(25) The reasons for temporary withdrawal of the arrangements under the scheme should include serious and systematic violations of the principles laid down in international conventions concerning core human rights (including certain principles of international humanitarian law enshrine, women and min those conventionorities' rights), labour rights, climate and environmental protection, and good governance,so as to promote the objectives of those conventions. Tariff preferences under the special incentive arrangement for sustainable development and good governance should be temporarily withdrawn if the beneficiary country does not respect its binding undertaking to maintain the ratification and effective implementation of those conventions or to comply with the reporting requirements imposed by the respective conventions, or if the beneficiary country does not cooperate with the Union's monitoring procedures as set out in this Regulation. The temporary withdrawal should continue until the reasons justifying it no longer apply. In situations characterised by an exceptional gravity of the violations, the Commission should have the power to respond rapidly by adopting measures within a shorter timeline. Under the Union’s zero tolerance approach for child labour the reasons for temporary withdrawal should include exports of goods made by internationally prohibited child labour, as well as forced labour including slavery and prison labour, as identified in the relevant Conventions in Annex VI.
Amendment 191 #
2021/0297(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 26
Recital 26
(26) Orderly international migration can bring important benefits to the countries of origin and destination of migrants and contribute to their sustainable development needs. Increasing coherence between trade, development and migration policies is key to ensure that the benefits of migration accrue mutually to both the origin and destination countries. In this respect, it is essential for both origin and destination countries to address common challenges, such as, stepping up cooperation on readmission of own nationals and their sustainable reintegration in the country of origin, in particular in order to avoid a constant drain in active population in the countries of origin, with the ensuing long- term consequences on development, and to ensure that migrants are treated with dignity. Tariff preferences under the special incentive arrangement for sustainable development and good governance should be reviewed if the country of origin does not cooperate in a satisfactory manner on the readmission of its own nationals. If the review deems it necessary, these tariff preferences could be temporarily withdrawn until the country of origin cooperates in a satisfactory manner on the readmission of its own nationals.
Amendment 208 #
2021/0297(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 11
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 11
(11) ‘effective implementation’ means the integral implementation of the undertakings and obligations undertaken under the international conventions listed in Annex VI, in particular the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea, the United Nations Convention against Transnational Organized Crime (the 'relevant conventions') and the United Nations Security Council Decisions, thus ensuring fulfilment of the principles, objectives and rights guaranteed in these conventions in the beneficiary country’s entire territory;
Amendment 243 #
2021/0297(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) it has ratified all the conventions listed in Annex VI (the 'relevant conventions'), in particular the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea, the United Nations Convention against Transnational Organized Crime (the 'relevant conventions') and the United Nations Security Council Decisions, and the Commission has not identified, based on available information, in particular the most recent available conclusions of the monitoring bodies under those conventions, a serious failure to effectively implement any of those conventions;
Amendment 248 #
2021/0297(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – point d
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – point d
(d) it cooperates in a satisfactory manner with the Union and its Member States on the readmission of its own nationals and gives a binding undertaking to maintain ratification of the relevant conventions and to ensure the effective implementation thereof, accompanied by a plan of action for the effective implementation of the relevant conventions;
Amendment 257 #
2021/0297(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 1
Article 13 – paragraph 1
1. As of the date of the granting of the tariff preferences provided under the special incentive arrangement for sustainable development and good governance, the Commission shall, with regard to each of the GSP+ beneficiary countries, keep under constant review and monitor in an open and transparent manner the status of ratification of the relevant conventions and their effective implementation, as well as the cooperation of the GSP+ beneficiary country with the relevant monitoring bodies. In doing so, the Commission shall examine all relevant information, in particular the conclusions and recommendations of the relevant monitoring bodies.
Amendment 258 #
2021/0297(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 1
Article 13 – paragraph 1
1. As of the date of the granting of the tariff preferences provided under the special incentive arrangement for sustainable development and good governance, the Commission shall, with regard to each of the GSP+ beneficiary countries, keep under constant review and monitor in an open and transparent way the status of ratification of the relevant conventions and their effective implementation, as well as the cooperation of the GSP+ beneficiary country with the relevant monitoring bodies. In doing so, the Commission shall examine all relevant information, in particular the conclusions and recommendations of the relevant monitoring bodies.
Amendment 263 #
2021/0297(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 13 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2 a. The Commission shall support the necessary capacity-building measures and provide specific technical assistance, expertise and advice in order to help beneficiary countries to comply with international commitments.
Amendment 264 #
2021/0297(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 13 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2 a. The Commission shall support the necessary capacity-building measures and provide specific technical assistance, expertise and advice in order to help beneficiary countries to comply with international commitments.
Amendment 294 #
2021/0297(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 9
Article 15 – paragraph 9
9. Where the Commission considers that the findings justify temporary withdrawal for the reasons referred to in paragraph 1 of this Article, it is empowered to adopt delegated acts, in accordance with Article 36, to amend Annex I and Annex II in order to temporarily withdraw the tariff preferences provided under the special incentive arrangement for sustainable development and good governance referred to in Article 1(2), point (b). In adopting the delegated act the Commission mayshall, when appropriate, consider the socio-economic effect of the temporary withdrawal of tariff preferences in the beneficiary country.
Amendment 310 #
2021/0297(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 19 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 19 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) serious and systematic violation of principles laid down in the conventions listed in Annex VI, as long as the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea, the United Nations Convention against Transnational Organized Crime and the United Nations Security Council Decisions;
Amendment 324 #
2021/0297(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 19 – paragraph 1 – point e a (new)
Article 19 – paragraph 1 – point e a (new)
(e a) the temporary withdrawal shall be used as a last resort option when all other means to remedy serious violations fail;
Amendment 328 #
2021/0297(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 19 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 19 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1 a. The temporary withdrawal shall be used as a last resort option when all other means to remedy serious violations fail;
Amendment 336 #
2021/0297(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 19 – paragraph 3
Article 19 – paragraph 3
3. Where the Commission, acting upon a complaint or on its own initiative, and after duly taking into account the socio-economic effect for a beneficiary country, considers that there are sufficient grounds justifying temporary withdrawal of the tariff preferences provided under any preferential arrangement referred to in Article 1(2) on the basis of the reasons referred to in paragraph 1 of this Article it shall adopt an implementing act to initiate the procedure for temporary withdrawal in accordance with the advisory procedure referred to in Article 39(2). The Commission shall inform the European Parliament and the Council of the adoption of that implementing act.
Amendment 337 #
2021/0297(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 19 – paragraph 3
Article 19 – paragraph 3
3. Where the Commission, acting upon a complaint or on its own initiative and after duly taking into account the socio-economic effect for a beneficiary country, considers that there are sufficient grounds justifying temporary withdrawal of the tariff preferences provided under any preferential arrangement referred to in Article 1(2) on the basis of the reasons referred to in paragraph 1 of this Article it shall adopt an implementing act to initiate the procedure for temporary withdrawal in accordance with the advisory procedure referred to in Article 39(2). The Commission shall inform the European Parliament and the Council of the adoption of that implementing act.
Amendment 354 #
2021/0297(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 19 – paragraph 10
Article 19 – paragraph 10
10. Where the Commission considers that the findings justify temporary withdrawal for the reasons referred to in paragraph 1 of this Article, it is empowered to adopt delegated acts, in accordance with Article 36, to amend Annex I and Annex II, in order to temporarily withdraw the tariff preferences provided under the preferential arrangements referred to in Article 1(2). In adopting the delegated act the Commission mayshall, where appropriate, consider the socio-economic effect of the temporary withdrawal of tariff preferences in the beneficiary country.
Amendment 361 #
2021/0297(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 19 – paragraph 16
Article 19 – paragraph 16
16. Where the Commission considers that there is sufficient evidence to justify temporary withdrawal for the reason set out in paragraph 1, point (a) and the exceptional gravity of the violations calls for a rapid response in view of the specific circumstances in the beneficiary country, it shall initiate the procedure for temporary withdrawal in accordance with paragraphs (3) to (15). However, the period referred to in paragraph 4, point (b) is reduced to 2 months and the deadline referred to in paragraph 8 is reduced to 5 months.
Amendment 362 #
2021/0297(COD)
16. Where the Commission considers that there is sufficient evidence to justify temporary withdrawal for the reason set out in paragraph 1, point (a) and the exceptional gravity of the violations calls for a rapid response in view of the specific circumstances in the beneficiary country, it shall initiate the procedure for temporary withdrawal in accordance with paragraphs (3) to (15). However, the period referred to in paragraph 4, point (b) is reduced to 2 months and the deadline referred to in paragraph 8 is reduced to 5 months.
Amendment 391 #
2021/0297(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 29 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 29 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. Without prejudice to Section I of this Chapter, on 1 January of each year, the Commission, on its own initiative and in accordance with the advisory procedure referred to in Article 39(2), shall adopt an implementing act in order to remove the tariff preferences referred to in Articles 7 and 12 with respect to the products from GSP sections S-11a and S-11b or to products falling under Combined Nomenclature codes 2207 10 001701, 2207 20 00, 2909 19 10, 3814 00 90, 3820 00 00, 38249956, 38249957, 38249992, 38248400, 38248500, 38248600, 38248700, 38248800, 38249993, and 38249996 where imports of such products, originate in a beneficiary country and their total value:
Amendment 411 #
2021/0297(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 29 – paragraph 2
Article 29 – paragraph 2
2. Paragraph 1 shall not apply to EBA beneficiary countries, nor shall it apply to countries with a share for the relevant products referred to in paragraph 1 not exceeding 6 % of total Union imports of the same products.
Amendment 2 #
2020/2273(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Recalls that the damage to the planet’s biodiversity is almost at the point of no return and that biodiversity loss is a driver of zoonotic pathogens such as COVID-19; highlightNotes the scientific evidence on the role of trade in biodiversity loss, in particular with regard to trade in minerals, biomass and certain agricultural commodities, and biodiversity loss due to land-use changes, invasive alien species, overexploitation of resources and pollution;
Amendment 16 #
2020/2273(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Stresses the importance of the role of fishers, farmers, hunters and all mainstays of rural culture in defending biodiversity and protecting the ecosystem;
Amendment 38 #
2020/2273(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Calls on the Commission to promote trade practices that protect geographical indications (GIs) more effectively, focusing in particular on local production, which is more in line with the objective of preserving biodiversity;
Amendment 44 #
2020/2273(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Considers that the EU’s trade policy and green diplomacy should aim to phase outreplace fossil fuels and environmentally harmful subsidies as a matter of urgency in accordance with the commitments taken at the G20 Summit in Pittsburgh in 2009; invites the Commission to agree on a roadmap with each trade partner covered by a trade agreement, with milestones in place, and to show leadership in relevant international forums;
Amendment 59 #
2020/2273(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Points out that a step-by-step approach should be adopted with regard to the introduction of a new trade agreement in order to avoid harming EU companies, especially SMEs, and ensure that we do not place our businesses at an economic disadvantage by requiring them to comply with new rules;
Amendment 65 #
2020/2273(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Calls for compliance with European production standards when it comes to trade and imports from third countries; considers that imported food and products that do not comply with EU biodiversity standards should not be allowed into the internal market;
Amendment 75 #
2020/2273(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Welcomes the Commission’s intention to present a legislative proposal in Spring 2021 that will prohibit the placing of products associated with deforestation or forest degradation from the EU market; calls on the Commission to adopt a moratorium on imports of wild animals from reported emerging infectious disease hotspots;
Amendment 86 #
2020/2273(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 9 a (new)
Paragraph 9 a (new)
9a. Stresses the benefits of promoting EU agricultural products, thereby heightening third-country awareness of the environmental, social and sustainability aspects of European methods of production; points out that priority should be given to organic, traditional and typical products with geographical indications and forming part of short food supply chains;
Amendment 110 #
2020/2273(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Considers that biodiversity conservation is a key societal goal, requiring a broad and inclusive debate, and the effective participation of everyone in society, in particular those more affected by the measures, such as the farming community, while at the same benefiting from their knowledge and experience, and creating a sense of ownership, vital for the successful implementation of the strategy; believes that innovative knowledge communities can contribute greatly to the development of innovative solutions for sustainable forest use;
Amendment 230 #
2020/2273(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Underlines the importance of sustainable forest management for the health and longevity of forest ecosystems and the preservation of the multifunctional role of forests; highlights the potential of agroforestry to improve and boost ecosystem services and farmland biodiversity, while enhancing farm productivity; considers that the possibility of protecting private woodland through sustainable use, supported by eco- schemes, should be investigated;
Amendment 232 #
2020/2273(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Underlines the importance of sustainable forest management for the health and longevity of forest ecosystems and the preservation of the multifunctional role of forests; highlights the potential of agroforestry, including food forests, to improve and boost ecosystem services and farmland biodiversity, while enhancing farm productivity;
Amendment 11 #
2020/2260(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Stresses that a new model of EU trade policy has a major role to play in the transition towards more sustainable agri- food systems, in line with the Paris Agreement and the European Green Deal;
Amendment 16 #
2020/2260(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Stresses the need to fully revise the EU trade policy in order to be consistent with the European ambition on the farm to fork and biodiversity strategies; Highlights that the farm to fork strategy will not be credible if trade policies on agriculture products are not modified in depth.
Amendment 28 #
2020/2260(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Notes that the EU internal market is the world’s biggest importer and exporter of agri-food products; is convinced that the EU should use this position to set the benchmark in terms of standards for sustainable food systems, based on the precautionary principle, environmental protection and animal welfare, upholding the full application of single market rules, with effective customs controls;
Amendment 36 #
2020/2260(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Notes that the EU internal market is the world’s biggest importer and exporter of agri-food products; is convinced that the EU should use this position to set the benchmark in terms of standards for sustainable food systems, based on the precautionary principlscience, environmental protection and animal welfare;
Amendment 39 #
2020/2260(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Calls the Commission to ensure consistency and coherence between the measures envisaged by the Farm to Fork Strategy and the Common Agriculture and Fisheries Policies, the Trade Policy, the EU’s Biodiversity Strategy for 2030,as well as other related EU Policies and Strategies in accordance with the principle of better regulation;
Amendment 44 #
2020/2260(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 b (new)
Paragraph 2 b (new)
2b. Stresses that an EU Promotion Policy including all EU agricultural products and different models of farming, can actively contribute to this benchmark setting on the sustainability of agricultural products;
Amendment 46 #
2020/2260(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 c (new)
Paragraph 2 c (new)
2c. Highlights that it is essential to give substance to the objective of the Farm to Fork Strategy to put European food security and independence at the centre of the future EU trade policy and of any bilateral trade agreements."
Amendment 61 #
2020/2260(INI)
3. Believes that sustainable production should become further promoted as a key characteristic of EU agri-food products, expanding the concept of quality to social and environmental aspects;
Amendment 77 #
2020/2260(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Calls on the Commission to pursue in a realistic and pragmatic way the objectives of the Farm to Fork Strategy through the development of Green Alliances in all relevant forums, including the UN Food Systems Summit 2021;
Amendment 80 #
2020/2260(INI)
4a. Underlines that the Commission should base legislative proposals on scientifically-sound ex-ante impact assessments describing the methods of calculation of the targets and the baselines and reference periods of each individual target, after consultation with the Member States; the cumulative effects of the legislative proposals should be taken into account;
Amendment 83 #
2020/2260(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 b (new)
Paragraph 4 b (new)
4b. In light of the Farm to Fork Strategy ambitious objectives, calls on the European Commission to review the fundamental principles of the MERCOSUR agreement as far as agriculture and environment protection are concerned; highlights the imbalance in the agriculture and sustainability chapters and stresses that safeguard measures are insufficient to prevent market distortions or environment degradation.
Amendment 94 #
2020/2260(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Emphasises the importance of enforceable Trade and Sustainable Development chapters in trade agreements to promote biodiversity, foster more sustainable agri-food production and stop EU-driven global deforestation; urges support for developing countries to promote food security and alignment with European standards for sustainability; urges to engage in a constructive dialogue with governments and stakeholders globally;
Amendment 95 #
2020/2260(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Emphasises the importance of enforceable Trade and Sustainable Development chapters in trade agreements to promote biodiversity, foster more sustainable agri-food production and stop EU-driven global deforestation; urges support for developing countries in a bid to promote food security, andchieve alignment with European standards for sustainability and encourage business enterprise;
Amendment 105 #
2020/2260(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Emphasises that European production standards must be respected when it comes to trade and imports from third countries. Imported food that does not comply with relevant EU environmental standards should not be allowed on EU markets in order to maintain a level playing field;
Amendment 108 #
2020/2260(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 b (new)
Paragraph 5 b (new)
Amendment 135 #
2020/2260(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Calls for a reinforcement in European ports border controls in order to prevent new animal and plant pests and diseases; Stresses the need for a better control and accountability of customs rights and import taxes from Morocco agriculture products.
Amendment 180 #
2020/2260(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A a (new)
Recital A a (new)
Aa. recalls that the Mediterranean Diet, recognised by UNESCO in 2010 as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, is known as a healthy, balanced diet, with a high nutritional, social and cultural value, based on respect for the territory and biodiversity, ensuring the conservation and development of traditional activities and crafts related to fishing, sustainable hunting and agriculture and playing a protective role in the primary and secondary prevention of the main chronic degenerative diseases;
Amendment 249 #
2020/2260(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B a (new)
Recital B a (new)
Ba. recalls that the Mediterranean Diet, recognised by UNESCO in 2010 as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, is known as a healthy, balanced diet, with a high nutritional, social and cultural value, based on respect for the territory and biodiversity, ensuring the conservation and development of traditional activities and crafts related to fishing, sustainable hunting and agriculture and playing a protective role in the primary and secondary prevention of the main chronic degenerative diseases;
Amendment 644 #
2020/2260(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Welcomes the Commission communication on tax incentives to encourage a transition to a sustainable consumption system, with the aim of supporting organic fruit and vegetables;
Amendment 673 #
2020/2260(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 b (new)
Paragraph 2 b (new)
2b. Notes that illegally identifying food within the internal market as ‘made in Europe’ must be tackled effectively through thorough checks and fully equipped laboratories at customs points;
Amendment 947 #
2020/2260(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Emphasises the importance of recognising the significant impact of agriculture and especially animal production on greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and land use; stresses the need to enhance natural carbon sinks and reduce agricultural emissions of carbon dioxide, methane and nitrous oxide, in particular in the feed and livestock sectors; calls for regulatory measures andsupport for innovative digital applications that will contribute to achieving the targets to ensure progressive reductions in all GHG emissions in these sectors;
Amendment 948 #
2020/2260(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Emphasises the importance of recognising the significant impact of agriculture and especially animal production on the loss of local biodiversity, greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and land use; stresses the need to enhance natural carbon sinks and reduce agricultural emissions of carbon dioxide, methane and nitrous oxide, in particular in the feed and livestock sectors; calls for regulatory measures and targets to ensure progressive reductions in all GHG emissions in these sectors;
Amendment 1017 #
2020/2260(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Points out that extensive and permanent grassland-based or organic animal husbandry is a feature of the European food system and a defining element of many traditional rural communities, and that it has multiple positive effects for the environment and against climate change, and contributes to a circular economy; calls on the Commission to put forward methods for protecting livestock farmers from large fluctuations in the prices of animal feed;
Amendment 1151 #
2020/2260(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Underlines the importance of seed security and diversity, notably of promoting EU-grown plant proteins to deliver locally sourced food and feed stuffs with high nutritional value while granting farmers access to quality seeds for plant varieties adapted to the pressures of climate change, including traditional and locally-adapted varieties, while ensuring access to innovative plant breeding in order to contribute to healthy seeds and protect plants against harmful pests and diseases; raises awareness of the potential negative effects of concentration and monopolisation in the seed sector; considers that vertical coordination with the agricultural sector is required at national, regional and local levels in order to boost production of suitable high- quality feed stuffs close to livestock farms, with the aim of meeting the targets of low emissions of greenhouse gas pollutants;
Amendment 1262 #
2020/2260(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Calls for CAP National Strategic Plans to ensure adequate financial support and incentives to promote new ecological ‘green’innovative and sustainable business models for agriculture and artisanal food production, notably through fostering short supply chains and quality food production;
Amendment 1540 #
2020/2260(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Urges the review of the EU promotion programme for agricultural and food products, including the EU school scheme, with a view to enhancing its contribution to sustainable production and consumption, notably by focusing on educational messages about the importance of healthy nutrition and promoting greater consumption of fruit and vegetables with the aim of reducing obesity rates; considers the opportunity to inform new parents about the promotion of healthy nutrition habits for children to be particularly important;
Amendment 1541 #
2020/2260(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Urges the review of the EU promotion programme for agricultural and food products, including the EU school scheme, with a view to enhancing its contribution to sustainable production and consumption, notably by focusing on a policy of incentives for creating school supply chains with locally produced fruit and vegetables, as well as educational messages about the importance of healthy nutrition and promoting greater consumption of fruit and vegetables with the aim of reducing obesity rates;
Amendment 1555 #
2020/2260(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Urges the review of the EU promotion programme for agricultural and food products, including the EU school scheme, with a view to enhancing its contribution to sustainable production and consumption, notably by focusing on educational messages, based on recent scientific findings, about the importance of healthy nutrition and promoting greater consumption of fruit and vegetables with the aim of reducing obesity rates;
Amendment 1902 #
2020/2260(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Highlights the recognition in the strategy that Europeans’ diets are not in line with recommendations for healthy eating, and that a population-wide shift in consumption patterns is needed towards more healthy and plant-based foods and less red and processed meat, sugars, salt, and fat, organic, locally produced foods, which will also benefit the environment; emphasises that EU-wide guidelines for sustainable and healthy diets would bring clarity to consumers on what constitutes a healthy and sustainable diet and inform Member States’ own efforts to integrate sustainability elements in national dietary advice; calls on the Commission to develop such guidelines and specific actions to effectively promote healthy plant-based diets;
Amendment 2057 #
2020/2260(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24
Paragraph 24
24. Welcomes the proposed revision of EU rules on date marking; stresses that any change to date marking rules should be science based and should improve the use of date marking by actors in the food chain and its understanding by consumers, in particular ‘best before’ labelling, while at the same time not undermining food safety or quality; calls on the Commission to set out a mechanism for the application of this principle, for instance through low taxation for locally produced and organic products; calls on the Commission to promote higher taxation for food that is harmful to the environment and to health;
Amendment 2166 #
2020/2260(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25 a (new)
Paragraph 25 a (new)
25a. Considers that there should be a review of the limits on imported agricultural products, which often have no guarantees in relation to quality control;
Amendment 2206 #
2020/2260(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26
Paragraph 26
26. Recalls the global responsibility of European food systems and their key role in setting global standards for food safety, environmental protection and animal welfare; calls on the Commission and the Member States to ensure that all food and feed products imported to the EU fully meet relevant EU regulations and standards and to provide development assistance to support primary producers from developing countries in meeting those standards; welcomes the Commission’s intention to take the environmental impacts of requested import tolerances into account; considers that European green targets can realistically be achieved only if they are made internationally applicable, as otherwise there is a danger that they will have a comparatively higher adverse impact on the EU domestic economy;
Amendment 2227 #
2020/2260(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26
Paragraph 26
26. Recalls the global responsibility of European food systems and their key role in setting global standards for food safety, environmental protection and animal welfare; calls on the Commission and the Member States to ensure that all food and feed products imported to the EU fully meet relevant EU regulations and standards and that effective checks are carried out at customs points, and to provide development assistance to support primary producers from developing countries in meeting those standards; welcomes the Commission’s intention to take the environmental impacts of requested import tolerances into account;
Amendment 31 #
2020/2259(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas the economic recovery, the lockdown of our economies and the climate crisis have increased the need to mobilise more resources and re-evaluate the current taxation policies;
Amendment 39 #
2020/2259(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C
Recital C
C. whereas tax morale is generally higher in countries that tax more heavily and their governments are transparent and public sectors are efficient, like in the Nordic countries, which is evidence for the willingness of citizens to pay tax in return for effective public services9 ; _________________ 9 https://www.oecd- ilibrary.org/sites/0533eea9- en/index.html?itemId=/content/component/ 0533eea9-en
Amendment 63 #
2020/2259(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E
Recital E
E. whereas small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly affected by the complexities of the tax system and, tax compliance and unsuccessfully implemented lockdowns, disproportionately so compared to multinational enterprises (MNEs);
Amendment 97 #
2020/2259(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Highlights that current tax systems, and the fiscal capacities of Member States, are already facing and will increasingly face severe shocks, such as the need for large public investments to sustain the economic recovery and the green transition, the ageing of our societilack of policies encountering low birth-rates and the consequent reduction in the working- age population, the digital transformation of our labour markets, increased tax competition and the existing tax gap10 ; _________________ 10European Commission, ‘Tax policies in the European Union’ survey, 2020, https://ec.europa.eu/taxation_customs/busi ness/company-tax/tax-good- governance/european-semester/tax- policies-european-union-survey_en
Amendment 98 #
2020/2259(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Highlights that current tax systems, and the fiscal capacities of Member States, are already facing and will increasingly face severe shocks, such as the need for large public investments and leverage private capital to sustain the economic recovery and the green transition, the ageing of our societies and the consequent reduction in the working- age population, the digital transformation of our labour markets, increased tax competition and the existing tax gap10 ; _________________ 10European Commission, ‘Tax policies in the European Union’ survey, 2020, https://ec.europa.eu/taxation_customs/busi ness/company-tax/tax-good- governance/european-semester/tax- policies-european-union-survey_en
Amendment 194 #
2020/2259(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Calls on Member States to revise tax expenditure in all tax areas; calls on Member States to perform annual, detailed and public cost-benefit analyses of each tax provision; calls on the Member States to submit an annual Report to the Commission on the extent that the digital transition has led to the reduction public sector costs and the simplification of the procedures for citizens and businesses;
Amendment 231 #
2020/2259(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Welcomes the Commission’s soon- to-be-published revision of the Energy Taxation Directive17 ; calls on Member States to agree to closereassess their tax exemptions for aviation and maritime fuels, increasaiming not to lose these business to third countries, reconsider the minimum rates and restore the level playing field; calls on the Commission to launch a proposal for a progressive European kerosene tax; _________________ 17 OJ L 283, 31.10.2003, p. 51.
Amendment 252 #
2020/2259(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Recalls on the Commission and the Member States to carry out regular gender impact assessments of fiscal policies from a gender equality perspectiveographic, social inequalities and a gender equality perspective, intra-state and on the EU level;
Amendment 14 #
2020/2216(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital Β
Recital Β
B. whereas the Farm to Fork strategy sets out to reduce the use of pesticides by 2030, which could be assisted through the use of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies in order to cultivate quality, organic produce;
Amendment 60 #
2020/2216(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Stresses that targeted investments should be made in AI and innovative tools intended to improve the quality and use of natural resources, such as soil and water for agriculture production and marine waters for fishing in the EU;
Amendment 103 #
2020/2216(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Believes that AI technologies can and should be used urgently to improve the traceability of products including issues such as origin or production methods;
Amendment 132 #
2020/2216(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Calls on all Member States to include at least one expert on agriculture and fisheries in the innovation hubs with a high degree of specialisation in AI, as proposed by the Commission in its White Paper of 19 February 2020 entitled ‘On Artificial Intelligence – A European Approach to excellence and trust’ (COM(2020)0065).
Amendment 2 #
2020/2209(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 19
Citation 19
Amendment 3 #
2020/2209(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A a (new)
Recital A a (new)
A a. whereas there are approximately 87 million persons with disabilities in Europe1a; _________________ 1a https://ec.europa.eu/commission/presscor ner/detail/en/speech_21_1015
Amendment 4 #
2020/2209(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A b (new)
Recital A b (new)
A b. whereas 37 % of the EU population aged 15 and over reported (moderate or severe) physical or sensory limitations1b; _________________ 1b https://ec.europa.eu/eurostat/statistics- explained/index.php/Functional_and_acti vity_limitations_statistics#Functional_an d_activity_limitations
Amendment 5 #
2020/2209(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas petitions on disability issues reveal the difficulties encountered by persons with disabilities and the fact that they face discrimination and obstacles in everyday life and that they do not enjoy the fundamental freedoms and rights laid down in the CRPD, such as access to public transport, accessibility of the builtphysical environment, use of sign languages, financing and equal access to education and vocational training;
Amendment 7 #
2020/2209(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital G
Recital G
Amendment 8 #
2020/2209(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital H a (new)
Recital H a (new)
H a. whereas petitions have repeatedly highlighted the limitations in terms of access to education for persons with disabilities, which lead to lower participation in educational activities than the population average and, as a consequence, to a risk of social and economic exclusion; whereas one person with disabilities out of four leaves the education system prematurely1c; _________________ 1c https://ec.europa.eu/eurostat/statistics- explained/index.php?title=Archive:Disabi lity_statistics_- _access_to_education_and_training&oldi d=413588
Amendment 9 #
2020/2209(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital H b (new)
Recital H b (new)
H b. whereas petitions have repeatedly highlighted the limitations regarding the employment opportunities of persons with disabilities; whereas the average gap between the employment rates of people with and without disabilities in the EU is 25%1d; _________________ 1dCOM(2019)653/F1 - PL (europa.eu), p.89
Amendment 10 #
2020/2209(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital I
Recital I
I. whereas the creation of the role of Commissioner for Equality played an instrumentalmportant role in establishing the new Strategy for the Rights of Persons with Disabilities 2021- 2030;
Amendment 12 #
2020/2209(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital M
Recital M
Amendment 13 #
2020/2209(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital N a (new)
Recital N a (new)
N a. whereas initiatives at EU level such as The Access City Award promote the adaptation of public spaces to the needs of the elderly and persons with disabilities; whereas the competition has rewarded cities that make commitments at the level of political decision-making to be inclusive for persons with disabilities and respectful of their rights, are responsive to the needs of persons with disabilities and hold a social dialogue with organisations for persons with disabilities and the elderly; whereas the adaptation of public spaces will not only help to combat social exclusion, but will also contribute to economic growth;
Amendment 15 #
2020/2209(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital O
Recital O
O. whereas several petitions illustrate the problems of accessibility for persons with disabilities to the builtphysical environment, to transport, as well as accessibility to information and communications technologies and systems (ICT), and other facilities and services provided to the public;
Amendment 19 #
2020/2209(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital Q
Recital Q
Q. whereas several petitions prove that the COVID-19 pandemic has aggravated the situation of persons with disabilities, including violations of persons with disabilities’ most basic human rights, such as access to healthcare treatment and, to protective measures against the spread of the disease and to education;
Amendment 20 #
2020/2209(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital Q a (new)
Recital Q a (new)
Q a. whereas due to the difficult situation during COVID-19 crisis institutions for persons with disabilities and older people, such as day centres or schools have been temporarily closed; whereas in this emergency situation the care of persons with intellectual disabilities has fallen to their family members; whereas petitioners have intervened with the Committee on Petitions regarding the institutions that have remained open, pointing to the difficult health situation, the lack of staff, the lack of protective and disinfectant products and, as a consequence, the high rates of illness and death in these institutions;
Amendment 26 #
2020/2209(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Stresses the need to raise awareness at all levels of the rights enshrined in the CRPD for persons with disabilities in order to protect their rights and dignity, and to promote fruitful cooperation and the exchange of good practices between Member States and with third countries applying higher standards, such as Australia, Canada, Norway, Israel and the United Kingdom;
Amendment 28 #
2020/2209(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1 a. Stresses that Member States should step up their efforts in providing support for persons with disabilities in the following priority areas: health, education, accessibility, employment and working conditions, independent living, coordination, living conditions, social protection and raising awareness;
Amendment 29 #
2020/2209(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
Amendment 30 #
2020/2209(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Calls on all Member States that have not yet ratified the Optional Protocol to the CRPD to do so without further delay, and for the EU to fully ratify the Protocol; calls on the Council to take the necessary steps to ensurxamine the accession of the Union to the Optional Protocol;
Amendment 32 #
2020/2209(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
Amendment 33 #
2020/2209(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Considers the Optional Protocol to be an indivisible part ofmportant addition to the CRPD; points to the fact that the Optional Protocol provides citizens with a forum to communicate alleged violations of the provisions of the Convention by the State Party, and allows the CRPD Committee to initiate confidential inquiries where they receive information indicating a grave or systematic violation by a State Party;
Amendment 37 #
2020/2209(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Acknowledges the Commission’s call for all EU institutions, bodies, agencies and delegations to designate ‘disability coordinators’; reiterates its call for focal points to be established in all EU institutions and agencies, including Parliament and the Council, with the central focal point within the Commission’s General Secretariat and supported by an appropriate interinstitutional mechanism in addition to the initiative of the Equality Commissioner responsible for the special Commission Task Force on Equality for the mainstreaming of CRPD provisions, in parallel with the existing Commission Disability Unit; calls on the Commission to examine the effectiveness of parallel structures with similar responsibilities;
Amendment 46 #
2020/2209(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Welcomes the Commission’s proposal for creation of a European Disability Card to be recognised in all Member States by end of 2023, in order to scale up the pilot project on the European Disability Card and the European parking card for persons with disabilities; is of the opinion that a European Disability Card, which should be mandatory in all Member States, will be an important key instrument to help persons with disabilities to exercise their right to free movement in a barrier- free Europe;
Amendment 50 #
2020/2209(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Warmly welcomes the adoption of stronger rail passenger rights for people with disabilities and with reduced mobility, especially the phasing out of the current exemptions for Member States and the reduction of the period of advance notice to be given by persons with disabilities or reduced mobility who require assistance; encourages the Member States to arrange, where possible, shorter pre-notification periods for persons with disabilities who require assistance with travel, in order to allow persons with disabilities and with reduced mobility to more readily exercise their free movement rights; calls for the swift implementation of the rules laid down in the recast of Regulation (EC) No 1371/200718 in all Member States; calls for the adoption of an equally effective maritime transport package; _________________ 18Regulation (EC) No 1371/2007 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 October 2007 on rail passengers’ rights and obligations, OJ L 315, 3.12.2007, p. 14.
Amendment 56 #
2020/2209(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Notes the Commission’s proposal for the creation of the ‘AccessibleEU’ resource centre by 2022; calls on the Commission to create an EU Agency on accessibility (‘EU Access Board’) that would be in charge ofTask Force on Equality to adopt framework provisions for developing technical specifications on accessibility in support of specific EU policies and legislation, carrying out consultations with rights-holders and stakeholders, helping Member States and EU institutions to implement accessibility in a harmonised way for the benefit of the single market, and raising awareness of the importance of accessibility for inclusive societies;
Amendment 58 #
2020/2209(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Regrets the fact that access to the builtphysical environment and physical accessibility were not included within the scope of the European Accessibility Act; calls on the Commission to use the European Accessibility Act as a basis for adopting a robust EU framework for an accessible and inclusive environment with fully accessible public spaces, services, including public transport, communication, administrative and financial services, and the builtphysical environment;
Amendment 64 #
2020/2209(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Calls on the Member States to ensure the swift implementation at all levels of Directive 2016/2102 on the accessibility of public sector bodies’ websites and mobile applications, in order to guarantee that persons with disabilities are able to access all information they require in an accessible format; welcomes the Commission’s initiative for an action plan on web accessibility for all EU institutions, bodies and agencies with a view to ensuring the compliance of EU websites, and the documents published on these websites and online platforms, with European accessibility standards at least; urges all EU institutions, bodies and agencies to comply with the European accessibility standards as quickly as possible;
Amendment 72 #
2020/2209(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Notes that there is no mutual recognition of disability status between Member States; calls on the Member States to work together in a spirit of mutual trust to recognise the status assigned in another Member State; emphasises the Commission’s goal of working with Member States to expand the scope of the mutual recognition of disability status in areas such as labour mobility and the benefits related to the conditions of service provision; underlines in this context the importance of swift action in terms of implementation of the European Disability Card;
Amendment 77 #
2020/2209(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Stresses the urgent need for EU legislation aimed at protecting citizens against all forms of discrimination in the EU; urges the Member States to adopt the EU horizontal anti-discrimination directive tabled by the Commission in 2008; calls on the Commission to present an alternative solution in order to move forward in tackling discrimination across the EU, in all areas of life, as soon as possible;
Amendment 92 #
2020/2209(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21 a (new)
Paragraph 21 a (new)
21a. Welcomes the results of the European Access City competition; calls on the Member States to introduce similar competitions at national level;
Amendment 98 #
2020/2209(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22
Paragraph 22
22. Calls on the Commission to conduct further research into the impact and health-related effects of LED lights, in particular on photosensitive persons and persons with disabilitie on persons with associated disorders;
Amendment 104 #
2020/2209(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23
Paragraph 23
23. Welcomes the fact that Member States are willing to implement inclusive educational policies, but calls on them to further increase their education systems’ capacity to provide high-quality inclusive education for all learners, and calls on the Commission to strengthen the role of the Child Guarantee in ensuring the inclusion of children with disabilities; stresses that persons with disabilities should be guaranteed access to education, including during crises such as the COVID-19 pandemic, and Member States should tackle all forms of discrimination and exclusion in this area;
Amendment 106 #
2020/2209(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23
Paragraph 23
23. Welcomes the fact that Member States are willing to implement inclusive educational policies, but calls on them to further increase their education systems’ capacity to provide high-quality inclusive education for all learners, and calls on the Commission to strengthen the role of the Child Guarantee, giving consideration to an accessible school award scheme, in ensuring the inclusion of children with disabilities;
Amendment 14 #
2020/2207(INI)
- having regard the UN resolutions 3212(1974), 32/15(1977), 33/15(1978), 34/30(1979), 37/253(1983), 353(1974), 361(1975), 367(1975), 458(1979), 541(1983), 550(1984), 649(1990), 716(1991), 750(1992), 774(1992), 789(1992), 889 (1993), 939(1994), 1032(1995), 1062(1996), 1996(1999), 1250(1999),
Amendment 15 #
2020/2207(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 15 a (new)
Citation 15 a (new)
- having regard the United Nation Security Council Resolutions 2009(2011), 2095(2013) and 2174(2014),
Amendment 38 #
2020/2207(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Stresses that, given the current and increasing multi-faceted threats the EU could face in a highly multipolar world with unreliable superpowers, only the combined weight of the Union has the potential to delivercontribute to peace, human security, sustainable development and democracy;
Amendment 51 #
2020/2207(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Welcomes the progress made in the implementation of the Common Security and Defence Policy; welcomes the fact that the EU remains committed to increasing its ability to act as a global security provider through its CSDP missions and operations, to supporting sustainable peace and prosperity and to overcomcontributing to settling conflicts around the world;
Amendment 52 #
2020/2207(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Welcomes the progress made in the implementation of the Common Security and Defence Policy; welcomes the fact that the EU remains committed to increasing its ability to act as an autonomous global security provider through its CSDP missions and operations, to supporting sustainable peace and prosperity and to overcoming conflicts around the world;
Amendment 96 #
2020/2207(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Notes that Russian Federation military forces are still occupying, called to intervene by local and regional authorities remain in large parts of Ukraine and Georgia in violation of international law; express concerns about Russia’s role in destabilislack of cooperation with Russia in promoting peace and security in the region;
Amendment 116 #
2020/2207(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Is extremely concerned by, and strongly condemns, the illegal activities and threats of military action against EU Member States by Turkey in the Eastern Mediterranean;
Amendment 118 #
2020/2207(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 a (new)
Paragraph 9 a (new)
9a. Strongly condemns the presence of Turkish troops in the Republic of Cyprus;
Amendment 119 #
2020/2207(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 b (new)
Paragraph 9 b (new)
9b. Strongly condemns the presence of Turkish troops in the Republic of Cyprus. Considers joint European initiatives to act pressure on Turkey, in order to withdraw its troops to be key for Peace and stability in the Eastern Mediterranean;
Amendment 120 #
2020/2207(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 c (new)
Paragraph 9 c (new)
9c. Condemns all Turkish actions that violate the EU Arms Embargo in Libya, through the presence of Turkish troops, the transfer of military equipment and the transport of Syrian jihadists by Turkey to Libya;
Amendment 121 #
2020/2207(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 d (new)
Paragraph 9 d (new)
9d. Strongly condemns the role of Turkey in the new crisis in Caucasus, supporting the Azeri aggression against Armenians, providing military equipment and transferring jihadist fighters to Azerbaijan;
Amendment 122 #
2020/2207(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 e (new)
Paragraph 9 e (new)
9e. Considering that Turkey has performed many illegal interventions in the territory of Syria and Iraq, calls upon the European Commission to develop an integrated EU strategy for the reconstruction of both countries;
Amendment 127 #
2020/2207(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 a (new)
Paragraph 9 a (new)
9a. Considering that providing Turkey with military equipment contributes to Turkey’s aggression against its neighbours, calls for a military embargo against Turkey;
Amendment 161 #
2020/2207(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Welcomes the launch of Operation EUNAVFOR MED Irini, which is aimed at contributing to sustainable peace and stability by supporting the implementation of the arms embargo on Libya in accordance with UNSCR 2526 (2020); calls on Member States to prioritise the contribution of forces and assets to all CSDP missions and operations, addressing in particular the existing shortfalls; specifically invites Member States to urgently assign the intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance and constabulary assets needed to boost Operation Irini’s capabilities; calls on the VP/HR to make full use of EU assets in this domain, in particular EU satellite and intelligence centres; calls upon the Council to examine more effective ways to deter the Turkish intervention to Libya;
Amendment 201 #
2020/2207(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 a (new)
Paragraph 16 a (new)
16a. Calls for the creation of a flexible mechanism for urgently convening the European Council, with the purpose of imposing effective sanctions that can halt external military aggression, following the proposal of at least three Member States;
Amendment 213 #
2020/2207(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Calls for the swift adoption and implementation of the European Peace Facility, in full compliance with International Law, the Common Position, human rights and humanitarian law, and with effective transparency provisions, such as the publication of a detailed list of military equipment provided to partner countries under the Facility;
Amendment 353 #
2020/2207(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 30
Paragraph 30
30. Welcomes the set of priorities and guidelines adopted for EU cooperation in the field of countering hybrid threats and enhancing resilience to these threats, including the fight against disinformation, and the setting up of a Rapid Alert System to facilitate cooperation with international partners such as the G7 and NATO; invites the EU and its Member States to develop and strengthen the security of its information and communication systems, including secure communication channels; underlines the importance and the urgency for the EU to step up its strategic communication and to address the growing and malign foreign interference, such as Turkey’s, which threatens itsour sovereignty, democratic system and citizens;
Amendment 364 #
2020/2207(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 31
Paragraph 31
31. Welcomes the adoption by the Council of a decision that, for the first time, allows the EU to impose targeted restrictive measures to deter and respond to cyber-attacks which constitute an external threat to the EU or its Member States, including cyber-attacks against third States or international organisations, and to impose sanctions on persons or entities responsible for cyber-attacks; highlights the need to further integrate cyber aspects into the EU’s crisis management systems; underlines that closer cooperation in preventing and countering cyber-attacks is essential in these times of particular vulnerability in order to advance international security and stability in cyberspace; calls for support fromdecisively upgrading the European Union Agency for Cybersecurity (ENISA) and for strong coordination with the NATO Cooperative Cyber Defence Centre of Excellence in this respect; calls for increased EU coordination as regards establishing collective attribution for malicious cyber incidents;
Amendment 20 #
2020/2202(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Points out that the return of the Elgin Marbles from the British Museum to the Acropolis Museum would be welcomed as a meaningful gesture in a bid to improve relations following the UK exit from the European Union;
Amendment 17 #
2020/2137(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Emphasises that sustainable corporate governance can help the EU to build a more resilient and sustainable economy, improve the level playing field and protect EU businessenotes that all this cand citizens, and is therefore hugely beneficial to EU trade policy; be achieved only through effective protection from unfair competition from third countries and the full implementation of the principles of reciprocity.
Amendment 53 #
2020/2137(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Stresses that directors’ duties should be encompass an obligationuraged to develop, disclose and implement a corporate sustainability strategy for all aspects of the company’s operations, including its supply chains;
Amendment 60 #
2020/2137(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Stresses that the requiremente importance to disclose information on how companies' sustainability issues affect the company and how the company affects society and the environment should include the sharing of all relevant information on all actors throughout the entire supply chain;
Amendment 71 #
2020/2137(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Notes that sustainable corporate governance cannot reach its full potential without due diligence legislation that requirencourages companies to identify, prevent, mitigate and account for human rights abuses and environmental damage in their global value chains.
Amendment 19 #
2020/2133(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Underlines the particular interest that citizens have for transparency and integrity in the functioning of the EU institutions as revealed by a number of petitions received by the Committee on Petitions that call for more transparency1, in particular in the decision-making of the Council and its contacts with lobbyists; raises its concerns over the appointment procedures of EU senior and top officials2 and over alleged conflicts of interests of Commissioners and breaches of MEPs’ code of conduct3; notes also that, as in previous years, the majority of inquiries closed by the European Ombudsman in 2019 concerned transparency and accountability, including public access to information and documents; _________________ 1 0161/2017, 1367/2015, 0696/2015, 0698/2013. 2Petitions Nos 022134/2018 and 0799/2018, 0799/2018. 3Petitions Nos 0742/2017, 1004/2016, 2485/2014, 1984/2014.9, 0939/2018,
Amendment 40 #
2020/2133(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Considers that the EU institutions should apply the highest ethical standards to prevent any episodes of revolving doors and any conflicts of interests, also with regard to the appointments to senior positions in the EU institutions and agencies; expresses its concern that any such episodes, even if legally admissible, are undermining the overall credibility of the EU institutions and often used by anti- European propaganda as a means of introducing euro-scepticism to the public; considers that consideration should be given to the possibility of operating a mobility mechanism meeting private sector standards in order to prevent such cases arising;
Amendment 64 #
2020/2133(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Stresses the important role played by Parliament as the only directly elected representative of the citizens of the EU, including in its oversight of the Commission and other institutions on behalf of the public;
Amendment 73 #
2020/2133(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Reiterates, therefore, the need for the highest ethical standards for the Members of the European Parliament and calls for a strong advisory body within Parliament , consisting, among others, of highly respectable former Members with a staunch record of responsiveness to the public opinion;
Amendment 81 #
2020/2133(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Underlines the fact that strengthening the existing procedures on the basis of analysis and evaluation of their effectiveness and public response is generally preferable, as it is more effective than the introduction of new ones;
Amendment 84 #
2020/2133(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Considers, as the committee most directly engaged with the public opinion and public response to the institutions’ transparency and integrity, that the democratic approach and political responsibility through democratic accountability mechanisms remains the strongest control mechanism in any constitutional democracy, as well as in the EU; stresses the need for further strengthening of the democratic accountability mechanisms at EU level.
Amendment 70 #
2020/2131(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Considers that the reduction of the regulatory burden and the simplification of rules on access to finance for SMEs and self- employed personand start-ups, like prizes, microfinance and crowdfunding as well as for SMEs should constitute a cornerstone of the future strategy for European SMEsentrepreneurship, and would make a crucial contribution to a speedy economic recovery;
Amendment 92 #
2020/2131(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Calls on the EU to support the digital and greensmart transitions by investing in artificial intelligence and in reskilling and upskilling initiatives to foster digital literacy, the uptake of advanced digital skills and the new skills for new occupations and sectors that will emerge from the transition to a sustainable, carbon- neutral economy; highlights the need to adopt a forward- looking approach to vocational education and training and skills, in particular digital skills; stresses, as a matter of priority, the need to address the mismatch between skills/qualifications and the needs of the labour market.
Amendment 94 #
2020/2131(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Calls on the EU to support the digital and green transitions by investing in artificial intelligence and in reskilling and upskilling initiatives to foster digital literacy, the uptake of advanced digital skills and the new skills for new occupations and, sectors that will emerge from the transition to a sustainable, carbon- neutral economy and the creation of infrastructure that can support the new re-ruralisation wave; highlights the need to adopt a forward-looking approach to vocational education and training and skills, in particular digital skills; stresses, as a matter of priority, the need to address the mismatch between skills/qualifications and the needs of the labour market.
Amendment 53 #
2020/2128(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point -a (new)
Paragraph 1 – point -a (new)
(-a) intensify its actions for the implementation of International Law globally;
Amendment 149 #
2020/2128(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point g a (new)
Paragraph 1 – point g a (new)
(ga) address the roots of Islamic terrorism, by exploring initiatives that engage with religious leaders and ministers;
Amendment 190 #
2020/2128(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point j
Paragraph 1 – point j
(j) develop further the EU’s mediation capabilities for crisis prevention and management and, frozen and new, conflict resolution, in synergy with efforts by the UN, with the Berlin process standing as a good example of EU support for and synergy with UN-led mediation efforts;
Amendment 231 #
2020/2128(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point m
Paragraph 1 – point m
(m) continue to pursue and expand capacity cooperation within the UN system on the promotion of effective common standards in new policy areas such as data protection, due diligenceue diligence, data protection, artificial intelligence or cyberspace, while promoting adequate support for those countries that may wish to expand their regulatory capacity and implementation of standards and considering the advantages of the formation of a new Specialized Agency on Digital Transition, aiming to primarily address the internet security and coordinate the Members stance towards the ever-growing digital industry;
Amendment 259 #
2020/2128(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point o
Paragraph 1 – point o
(o) further enhance integrated support for gender equality and the empowerment of women, in line with the Beijing Declaration and its Platform for Action, with a special focus on eradicating violence against women and girls in the countries that present the gravest problem, and supporting the meaningful and active participation of women in all spheres of public life;
Amendment 4 #
2020/2125(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 5 a (new)
Citation 5 a (new)
— Having regard to the recent European Parliament resolutions calling for the withdrawal of Turkish troops from the territories of the Republic of Cyprus 2014/2953 (RSP), 2015/2898 (RSP), 2016/2308 (INI) and 2018/2150 (INI).
Amendment 51 #
2020/2125(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Urges the European Ombudsman to continue promoting greater transparency in legislative discussions in the preparatory bodies of the Council of the European Union, as regards both public access to its legislative documents and its decision- making process, so that its deliberations can be more readily understood and are politically unbiased;
Amendment 64 #
2020/2125(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 a (new)
Paragraph 8 a (new)
8a. Regrets the complete lack of initiatives for Cypriot citizens who have been driven from their homes or deprived of their rights as European citizens by the Turkish army of occupation on the island.
Amendment 65 #
2020/2125(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 b (new)
Paragraph 8 b (new)
8b. Recalls that the fundamental rights of a large number of citizens of the Republic of Cyprus are being violated by the military occupation and racist regime imposed by the Turkish army of occupation within the territories of the Republic of Cyprus.
Amendment 97 #
2020/2125(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Calls on the Commission to propose a comprehensiveherent, realistic, ambitious and long-term European Disability Strategy for the post-2020 period;
Amendment 105 #
2020/2125(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 a (new)
Paragraph 20 a (new)
20a. Recommends that the Ombudsman consider how the victims of terrorist attacks are treated differently by the judiciaries of some Member States depending on the Member State’s political identity and that of the perpetrators of the attack.
Amendment 106 #
2020/2125(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 b (new)
Paragraph 20 b (new)
20b. Recommends that the Ombudsman examine the conditions under which third-country nationals are granted freedom of movement within the EU following mediation by non-governmental organisations.
Amendment 107 #
2020/2125(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 c (new)
Paragraph 20 c (new)
20c. Recommends that the Ombudsman consider the extent to which European rules apply to financial assistance received by NGOs for their migration- related action in Greece.
Amendment 119 #
2020/2125(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23
Paragraph 23
23. Acknowledges the important contribution made by the European Network of National and Regional Ombudsmen to the exchange of best practices and information on the remit and competences of its members and the proper implementation of European law; suggests that this network could be more closely involved in overseeing the proper use of EU funds; suggests that it could also offer support to national or regional ombudsmen who come under strong pressure from their governments, particularly in connection with violations of fundamental rights, including LGBTI rightssuch as the right to a fair trial;
Amendment 21 #
2020/2117(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital R (new)
Recital R (new)
R. whereas Trade policy must play its full roll in the recovery from theCOVID19 pandemic and towards more dynamic, innovative and competitive Europe in the world;
Amendment 22 #
2020/2117(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital S (new)
Recital S (new)
S. whereas international trade in goods and services is to increase by 8.4%in 2022 according to estimations by International Monetary Fund1a ; __________________ 1a World Economic Outlook, April 2021: Managing Divergent Recoveries(imf.org)
Amendment 24 #
2020/2117(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital U (new)
Recital U (new)
U. whereas EU trade policy can encourage the overall political reorientation of each country in such a way as to uphold both international law and European interests;
Amendment 25 #
2020/2117(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Emphasises the remarkable resilience of European agriculture and especially PDO products; underlines its socio-economic importance as well as the high number of companies and jobs involved; stresses the importance of Europe’s agri-food production for the vitality of its rural areas;
Amendment 27 #
2020/2117(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. WelcomNotes the mainstreaming of the European Green Deal into the communication on the Trade Policy Review (TPR) and calls for a concrete action plan to make this ambition a reality;
Amendment 28 #
2020/2117(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2 a. Notes the importance of multiple levels of control in order to ban illegal imports of agricultural products;
Amendment 37 #
2020/2117(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. WelcomNotes the incorporation of the Paris Agreement as an essential element in all trade, investment and partnership agreements, given the ineffectiveness to date of unilateral European insistence on the most exacting climate goals; stresses that ratification of the International Labour Organization (ILO) core conventions and respect for human rights are requirements for concluding FTAs; asks for ambitious chapters on gender and on small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to be included in all trade agreements;
Amendment 40 #
2020/2117(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Recalls, however, that some European agri-food markets are in a highly vulnerable situation after a significant loss in sales, threatening their long-term sustainability; notes that the pandemic has had a significant impact on the wine, spirit and liqueur sectors, among others, given the lockdown of the EU tourism sector and the drop in exports in terms of both volume and value; calls for further support to reactivate these exports and regain market share;
Amendment 41 #
2020/2117(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Welcomes the incorporation of the Paris Agreement as an essential element in all trade, investment and partnership agreements; stresses that ratification of the International Labour Organization (ILO) core conventions and respect for human rights are requirements for concluding FTAs; asks for ambitious chapters on gender, women empowerment and on small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to be included in all trade agreements;
Amendment 45 #
2020/2117(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Amendment 51 #
2020/2117(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Underlines that the post-COVID-19 recovery is a unique opportunity to set the agenda for sustainable growth; calls on the Commission, therefore, to present its review of the 15-point action plan on TSD chapters without delay; expects the review to address the enforceability of TSD commitments as a matter of urgency, as it is not currently included; recalls, in this regard, the non-paper from the Netherlands and France on trade, social economic effects and sustainable development11 ; suggests that, as a minimum, recent advances in enforceability should be applied to EU trade policy, namely the ability to tackle any non-compliance by partners through unilateral sanctions, including thesuch as an introduction of tariffs or quotas on certain products or the cross- suspension of other parts of an agreement; __________________ 11Non-paper from the Netherlands and France on trade, social economic effects and sustainable development, accessed at ‘the Netherlands at International Organisations (permanentrepresentations.nl)’.
Amendment 70 #
2020/2117(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Stresses that any EU economic stimulus plans and export support measures need to consider agriculture in view of the importance and diversity of the sector; also stresses that the review and overhaul of EU trade policy, as well as the announced reform of the World Trade Organization, must be an opportunity to better defend the European agricultural model and farmers’ intefarmers’ interests and the EU agricultural model, including animal welfare standards; reiterates firmly that agriculture and agri-food products entering the European market must fully comply with EU rules and standards;
Amendment 78 #
2020/2117(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Calls for the EU to take a leading role at a multilateral level to end harmful subsidies by advocating transparency and strict regulation and disciplines in trade agreements and at the World Trade Organization (WTO); stresses the importance of drawing up sustainability impact assessments on an ex-ante, intermediate and ex-post basis; stresses the need to develop a comprehensive framework with concrete targets to advance the SDGs, the Green Deal and the ILO Decent Work Agenda in trade and investment agreements; emphasises that new agreements should only be concluded once these targets have been fulfilledwhen tangible commitments are made by our trading partners and that existing agreements should be revised accordingly;
Amendment 81 #
2020/2117(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Calls on the EU to adopt an ethical reshoring strategy, shifting production to ‘ethical countries’ that commit in the long term to full alignment with international and European principles and values;
Amendment 100 #
2020/2117(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Stresses the importance of fair value chains that respect human rights, labour rights and environmental standards; recalls that mandatory due diligence throughout the entire supply chain is a necessary instrument to achieve this; stresses that more attention should be paid to the vulnerable position of micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs), especially in developing countries, whereas large companies are more likely to overcome a sudden drop in demand;
Amendment 103 #
2020/2117(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Stresses the importance of fair value chains that respect human rights, labour rights and environmental standards; recalls that mandatory due diligence throughout the entire supply chain is a necessary instrument to achieve this; stresses that more attention should be paid to the vulnerable position of European micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs), especially in developing countries, whereas large companies are more likely to overcome a sudden drop in demand;
Amendment 109 #
2020/2117(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Notes that global value chains often involve an uneven distribution of risks, particularly in the garment sector; deplores the fact that during the pandemic this uneven distribution has led to European businesses offloading the costs of lower demand onto producers in developing countries by cancelling orders that were already produced and in some cases even shipped; calls on the Commission to engage with local governments, the private sector and civil society to achieve a fairer distribution of risks across the supply chain within the EU and countries adhering to European values;
Amendment 117 #
2020/2117(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Stresses the importance of ensuring fair competition and a level playing field for European businesses in both the internal market and third-country markets; stresses, in this regard, the importance of trade defence instruments and calls on the Commission to swiftly complete the EU’s trade defence toolbox through legislative proposals, supported by impact assessments in 2021, giving priority to an instrument to tackle distortions caused by foreign subsidies and state-owned enterprises and to the conclusion of negotiations on the International Procurement Instrument12 ; __________________ 12Amended proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council of 29 January 2016 on the access of third- country goods and services to the Union’s internal market in public procurement and procedures supporting negotiations on access of Union goods and services to the public procurement markets of third countries (COM(2016)0034).
Amendment 121 #
2020/2117(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Stresses the importance of ensuring fair competition and a level playing field for European businesses in both the internal market and third-country markets; stresses, in this regard, the importance of trade defence instruments and calls on the Commission to swiftly complete the EU’s trade defence toolbox through legislative proposals in 2021, giving priority to an instrument to tackle distortions caused by foreign subsidies and state-owned enterprises and to the conclusion of negotiations on the International Procurement Instrument12, where it is able to secure alternative investment funds; __________________ 12Amended proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council of 29 January 2016 on the access of third- country goods and services to the Union’s internal market in public procurement and procedures supporting negotiations on access of Union goods and services to the public procurement markets of third countries (COM(2016)0034).
Amendment 124 #
2020/2117(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Is convinced that openness should go hand in hand with safeguarding our strategic sectors and should be closely connected with an ambitious, forward- looking industrial policy in line with the Green Deal and digital strategy, boosting economic recovery, increasing competitiveness of our businesses, creating quality jobs and ensuring that Europe plays a crucial role in the production of innovative goods and future services;
Amendment 126 #
2020/2117(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Is convinced that openness should go hand in hand with safeguarding our strategic sectors and should be closely connected with an ambitious, forward- looking industrial policy in line with the Green Deal and digital strategy, creating quality jobs with a future and ensuring that Europe plays a crucial role in the production of innovative goods and future services;
Amendment 137 #
2020/2117(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Is convinced that the EU is too dependent on a limited number of suppliers for critical goods and services; insists that the EU should overcome these undesirablexcessive dependencies via a mix of policies to incentivise companies to stockpile, diversify sourcing strategies and promote nearshoring, which could create new trading opportunities for partners in the Eastern and Southern Neighbourhoods and shall be accompanied by regulatory approximation in strategic sectors; underlines that our priority should be further diversification of sources and constant private sector adaptation to shocks;
Amendment 166 #
2020/2117(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Underlines that international trade governance has an important role to play in the rapid development of medical treatments and vaccines, the rapid scaling up of production, the development of resilient global value chains and equitable market access for the whole world; stresses, in this context, that the COVID-19 pandemic must be used to provide impetus for more concerted international cooperation and to boost global preparedness for health emergenciesthe World Health Organisation;
Amendment 179 #
2020/2117(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Is concerned about the recent rise in export restrictions on vaccines by the main manufacturing countries such as the US, the UK, China and India and by the EU and emphasises that this endangers the rapid global scaling up of vaccine production capacity, disrupts production chains and could lead to retaliations; urges the Commission to engage with producing countries to swiftly eliminate export barriers and to replace the export authorisation mechanism with an export and import notification requirement; insists on having timely and comprehensive access to such data;
Amendment 181 #
2020/2117(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Is concerned about the recent rise in export restrictions on vaccines by the main manufacturing countries such as the US, the UK, China and India and by the EU, contrary to Russia, and emphasises that this endangers the rapid global scaling up of vaccine production capacity; urges the Commission to engage with producing countries to swiftly eliminate export barriers and to replace the export authorisation mechanism with an export and import notification requirement; insists on having timely and comprehensive access to such data;
Amendment 186 #
2020/2117(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Underlines that the vaccines against COVID-19 and its variants are a global public good and that multilateral efforts should be focused on ramping up global production capacities and technology transfers, including in low and middle-income countries; strongly welcomes, in this regard, the Global C19 Vaccine Supply Chain and Manufacturing Summit held on 8 and 9 March 2021 and calls for the establishment of structural platforms to rapidly scale up vaccine production in more countri the EU Member States;
Amendment 211 #
2020/2117(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
Paragraph 21
21. Invites the Commission to set out concrete and specificmap vulnerable supply chains and identify possible actions and a roadmap to implement the concept of open strategic autonomy; stresses that the EU’s market strength, values and adherence to cooperation, fairness and rule-based trade should be the basis of such openness; strongly recommends that the EU seeks out partnerships with like-minded partners; stresses, however, that where cooperation is not possible, the EU should pursue its interests through autonomous measures to protect its values and fight unfair trading practices;
Amendment 213 #
2020/2117(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
Paragraph 21
21. Invites the Commission to set out concrete and specific actions and a roadmap to implement the concept of open strategic autonomy; stresses that the EU’s market strength, values and adherence to international law, cooperation, fairness and rule-based trade should be the basis of such openness; strongly recommends that the EU seeks out partnerships with like- minded partners; stresses, however, that where cooperation is not possible, the EU should pursue its interests through autonomous measures to protect its values and fight unfair trading practices;
Amendment 225 #
2020/2117(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22
Paragraph 22
22. Welcomes the TPR’s affirmation of multilateralism and extensive proposals for the necessary in-depth reform of the WTO; shares the Commission’s emphasis on sustainable development in its vision for WTO reform and urges the Commission to bring to bear all efforts to implement a sustainable development agenda; stresses the importance of taking forward the WTO initiative on trade and climate, technology and climate and make progress on plurilateral negotiations on e-commerce and investment facilitation;
Amendment 235 #
2020/2117(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24
Paragraph 24
24. Shares the suggestion made in the TPR that the G20 should cooperate and take a leading role in achieving carbon neutrality worldwide; stresses, however, that in order for this approach to be effective, some members will need to raise their emission reduction commitmentshowever stresses that reintroducing new trade tariffs would have implications for trade and global economy at a time when we want to maximise the strength of the post-Covid recovery;
Amendment 238 #
2020/2117(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24
Paragraph 24
24. Shares the suggestion made in the TPR that the G20 should cooperate and take a leading role in achieving carbon neutrality worldwide; stresses, however, that in order for this approach to be effective, some members will need to raise their emission reduction commitments; considers, in this context, that the relationship with Russia and the extent to which the policies adopted by one side may affect the long-term strategic interests of the other should be re- examined;
Amendment 243 #
2020/2117(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25
Paragraph 25
25. Supports the new, forward-looking transatlantic agenda based on common interests and, shared values and goals; urges the Commission and the US administration to cooperate closely in orderto find a solution to ongoing transatlantic trade disputes such as Boeing-Airbus conflict, digital taxes or tariffs on steel and aluminium, to cooperate in the framework of Transatlantic Trade and Technology Council and to work together on a new ambitious and comprehensive trade agreement; in order to increase market access to EU companies, to secure a level playing field and to agree on ambitious social and environmental standards and build on each other’s experience to enforce these more efficiently; calls for joint efforts to overcome the pandemic, speed up the economic recovery and facilitate trade in essential medical goods; reiterates that we should work together to achieve meaningful WTO reform and find common solutions to common problwith regard to the WTO’s dispute settlement systems;
Amendment 251 #
2020/2117(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26
Paragraph 26
26. Is aware of the importance of the EU’s multifaceted trade relationship with China which has become in 2020 the most important trading partner of the EU in trade of goods; firmly believes that EU- China trade relations require a more balanced and reciprocal approach; stresses that the ratification process of the EU-China Comprehensive Agreement on Investment making it beneficial for both sides; stresses that the EU-China Comprehensive Agreement on Investment (CAI) aims at increasing market access for investors and establishing rules that are to improve the level playing field for European companies in China; underlines that the ratification process of the CAI cannot be separated from the evolving dynamics of the wider EU-China relationship and can only begin once the EU has the requisite autonomous measures in place, including a ban on products made using forced labour, an upgraded trade defence toolbox and a working sanctions mechanism on human rights; demands that the Commission move forward with the Investment Agreement with Taiwan;
Amendment 261 #
2020/2117(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26 a (new)
Paragraph 26 a (new)
26a. Considers that great scope exists for stepping up Euro-Indian relations at every level, particularly trade;
Amendment 267 #
2020/2117(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27
Paragraph 27
27. Welcomes the TPR’s engagement towards Africa and the Eastern and Southern Neighbourhoods and looks forward to concrete steps to deepen the EU’s relations with these partners; emphasizes that far more focus shall be placed on the Asia Pacific region - the most important part of the world in terms of economic growths for the foreseeable future and calls for comprehensive and ambitious Indo-Pacific strategy; reiterates the importance of a strategic and sustainable partnership with Southeast Asia, India and Latin America;
Amendment 4 #
2020/2086(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Condemns the fact that, according to these petitions, individuals with disabilities continue to encounter many challenges related to accessibility, participation in employment and mobility within the EU, and continue to encounter discrimination; considers it unacceptable that many employers are still not taking appropriate measures to tackle these issues, despite such measures being crucial to the economic and social inclusion of the 100 million persons with disabilities in the EU; considers, where there are delays in effectively making workplaces accessible, distance employment to be an important opportunity to converge the levels of employment of persons with disabilities with those of skilled workers; considers it necessary, in this context, to work together with the private sector to provide the appropriate working tools.
Amendment 22 #
2020/2086(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Considers that a reasonable effort should be made to adapt all workplaces to accommodate special needs with a view to potentially employing persons with all types of disabilities and insists on promoting dialogue between social partners with a view to fostering equal treatment, including through the monitoring of workplace practices, collective agreements, codes of conduct and research on or the exchange of experiences and good practices; considers the incentive and reward policy in this context to be effective in improving workplace accessibility.
Amendment 27 #
2020/2086(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. Welcomes Commission initiatives, such as the Access City Award, and advocates initiatives at national, regional and local levels.
Amendment 33 #
2020/2086(INI)
8. Calls on all Member States to take appropriate action to achieve the social and economic integration of disabled people, to raise awareness, to share best practices and to combat youth and senior unemployment, as unemployment can lead to poverty, social exclusion and, mental health problems and homelessness;
Amendment 45 #
2020/2086(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 9 a (new)
Paragraph 9 a (new)
9a. Considers that many persons with disabilities can be decisive role models for us all, showing what can be achieved through willpower and how problems can be overcome; notes that these challenges enhance specific skills, as evidenced by the presence of persons with disabilities in the management of leading organisations.
Amendment 49 #
2020/2086(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Insists on updating and renewing the post-2020 European Disability Strategy, with the aim of further reducing inequalities for disadvantaged persons, and promoting their social and economic inclusion and independence, taking into account the challenges and issues relating to disabilities that have arisen from the COVID-19 pandemic; notes that confinement measures taken by governments and teleworking may havenegatively affected persons with some form of disabilitiesy.
Amendment 23 #
2020/2079(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 62 a (new)
Citation 62 a (new)
- having regard to the Committee of the Regions Opinion of 15 September 2017 entitled ‘Entrepreneurship on Islands: contributing towards territorial cohesion’,
Amendment 234 #
2020/2079(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Is concerned about the increased rate of unemployment, which will especially affect youth and workers in low- skilled positions and precarious employment; calls on the Commission to propose a permanent EU unemployment reinsurance scheme and a more effective and inclusmore effective Youth Guarantee; calls on the Member States to invest adequately invest in active, effective active labour market policies to, bespoke labour-market policies that make it possible for workers to improve their skills and/or acquire new ones, and that promote dual training systems and lifelong learning, in order to improve workers’ employability and prevent long- term unemployment;
Amendment 307 #
2020/2079(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 a (new)
Paragraph 14 a (new)
14a. Calls for an updated EU insularity strategy, in order to promote harmonious development and allow the provision of remedies for the islands’ permanent natural and demographic handicaps, while allowing them for transition to future centres of remote working and prosperous living;
Amendment 11 #
2020/2077(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Stresses that trade policy is an essential tool for implementing the circular economy and the EU’s sustainability agenda globally; underlines that increased recycling can reduce the EU’s reliance on imports of raw materials and energy, and points to the need to decouple economic growth from resource use in order to ensure the long- term sustainability of global value chains;
Amendment 23 #
2020/2077(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Regrets the lack of international and European standards on waste quality as this hinders a viable trade policy that is conducive to the circular economy; calls on the Commission to present harmonised standards on waste quality and a legal definition of recyclable waste, and to include these in future FTAspresent new initiatives on proper infrastructures to insure high quality separate collection;
Amendment 33 #
2020/2077(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Notes that in the transition to a circular economy particular attention must be given to key supply chains where the EU’s environmental footprint is significant;
Amendment 37 #
2020/2077(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Stresses the importance of internationalising the Green Agreement to ensure that functions sustainably and effectively and not as a brake on European development; welcomes accordingly the ambitious commitments made by China, Egypt and India following the presentation of the European targets;
Amendment 57 #
2020/2077(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Urges the Commission to ensure that FTAs reflect the objectives of the circular economy by including strong, binding and enforceable sustainable development chapters; suggests that the circular economy should be addressed in a cross-cutting manner in all relevant FTA chapters, without increasing additional administrative or financial burden to our companies, especially SMEs;
Amendment 59 #
2020/2077(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Urges the Commission to ensure that FTAs reflect the objectives of the circular economy by including strong, binding and enforceable sustainable development chapters; suggests that the circular economy should be addressed in a cross-cutting manner in all relevanteffectively in all FTA chapters;
Amendment 67 #
2020/2077(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Encourages the Commission to engage with the EU’s trading partners to further supporadopt the objectives of the circular economy at international level with commitments matching those of the EU; stresses that particular attention must be given to how less developed partner countries can benefit from the circular economy; calls for an assessment of the impact of increased intra-EU recycling rates on countries strongly relying on waste imports.
Amendment 18 #
2020/2074(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Emphasises that cohesion policy must support strongadopt good climate mainstreaming practices in agriculture and food- related sectors;
Amendment 20 #
2020/2074(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Expresses concern that consequent increases in production costs may make European agricultural products less competitive while making non-European products, which are not usually subject to environmental or quality standards, more competitive;
Amendment 32 #
2020/2074(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Underlines that, in order to reach the target of a 32% reduction in GHG emissions in 2030, allocations from ESI funds supporting the transition towards climate neutrality in all eligible sectors would have to at least double, and 4be reassessed, and up to 20% of ERDF resources would need to be allocated to the ‘green, low-carbon objective’1, so as to maintain the competitiveness of EU products while achieving the objectives of the green transition; __________________ 1 1 https://www.caneurope.org/docman/climat e-finance-development/3599-funding- climate-and-energy-transition-in-the-eu/file
Amendment 33 #
2020/2074(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Underlines that, in order to reach the target of a 32% reduction in GHG emissions in 2030, allocations from ESI funds supporting lower production costs through the transition towards climate neutrality in all eligible sectors would have to at least double, and 40% of ERDF resources would need to be allocated to the ‘green, low-carbon objective’1; __________________ 1 https://www.caneurope.org/docman/climat e-finance-development/3599-funding- climate-and-energy-transition-in-the-eu/file
Amendment 35 #
2020/2074(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Underlines that, in order to reachwork towards the target of up to a 32% reduction in GHG emissions in 2030, allocations from ESI funds supporting the transition towards climate neutrality in all eligible sectors would have to at least double, and 40% of ERDF resources would need to be allocated to the ‘green, low-carbon objective’1; __________________ 1 https://www.caneurope.org/docman/climat e-finance-development/3599-funding- climate-and-energy-transition-in-the-eu/file
Amendment 49 #
2020/2074(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Highlights the importance of linking regional environmental strategies to ambitious, pro-development and digital climate targets that go beyondare in line with the overall target of achieving a competitive, digital and climate- neutral EU by 2050, while taking into account the potential contribution of the farming, food and forestry sectors;
Amendment 69 #
2020/2074(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Underlines that regional environmental strategies should support renewable energy production and resource efficiency in the farming, food and forestry sectors, with a view to making EU products more competitive; suggests that the relevant authorities prioritise the most sustainable options, such as wind or solar, and subject bioenergy projects to strict sustainability criteria;
Amendment 73 #
2020/2074(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Underlines that regional environmental strategies should support renewable energy production and resource efficiency in the farming, food and forestry sectors; suggests that the relevant authorities prioritise the most sustainable options, such as wind, wave or solar, and subject bioenergy projects to strict sustainability criteria;
Amendment 87 #
2020/2074(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Highlights the importance of re- localising food and feed production to areas within the EU, while promoting the consumption of local produce as much as possible, notably the production of plant proteins, in climate change mitigation, as this shortens transport distances and limits deforestation; underlines the opportunities offered by cohesion policy and regional environmental strategies in supporting this re-localisation;
Amendment 90 #
2020/2074(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Highlights the importance of re- localising food and feed production, notablyincluding the production of plant proteins, in climate change mitigation, as this shortens transport distances and limits deforestation; underlines the opportunities offered by cohesion policy and regional environmental strategies in supporting this re-localisation;
Amendment 134 #
2020/2074(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Highlights the advantages of building a Mediterranean macro-region, especially in bolstering the production and exportability of local products;
Amendment 20 #
2020/2071(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Recognises that the EU depends on a narrow set of countries for a large proportion of its imports of low technology medical supplies, active pharmaceutical ingredients and chemical raw materials; stresses that this over- reliance can pose a risk when limitations in production capacity, excess demand or protectionist measures threaten the proper functioning of global supply chains and potentially undermine the availability of medicines in the EU; calls on the Commission to present a long-term strategy focused on ensuring the EU’s open strategic autonomy in health;
Amendment 30 #
2020/2071(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Emphasises that the EU is a leading global exporter of pharmaceutical products and one of the most research intensive region in this area in the world; notes that the protection and enforcement of IP rights in free trade agreements (FTAs) and at the WTO is crucial to the development of new medicines and treatments; underlines that the flexibilities provided in the TRIPS agreement can be used to address potential supply shortages in exceptional circumstances;
Amendment 56 #
2020/2071(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Underlines that a complete repatriation of medical supply chains is noteither possible in a global economyor desirable as global medical markets and global specialisation is to the benefit of the EU; urges the Commission and the Member States to work with the EU’s partners, the WHO and WTO, on establishing an international framework that can prevent the breakdown of supply chains and limit resort to protectionist measures during health crises.
Amendment 2 #
2020/2045(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas the EU Facility for Refugees in Turkey (FRT) was created in 2016 in the framework of the EU-Turkey statement and manages EUR 6 billion; whereas human rights violations have taken place under this agreement which are incompatible with the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights; whereas Turkey has repeatedly used immigrants to blackmail the European Union, provoking a number of humanitarian crises at the Greek and Bulgarian borders; whereas most of these funds are dedicated to directly or indirectly improving Turkish service infrastructure and whereas this helps to strengthen the Erdoğan government;
Amendment 9 #
2020/2045(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital A a (new)
Recital A a (new)
Aa. Whereas to date the European Commission has set up four trust funds with differing objectives, including the Trust Fund for Colombia, the EU Emergency Trust Fund for stability and addressing root causes of irregular migration and displaced persons in Africa, the Trust Fund in response to the Syrian crisis (Madad Trust Fund) and the Trust Fund for the Central African Republic (Bêkou Trust Fund);
Amendment 18 #
2020/2045(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital B a (new)
Recital B a (new)
B a. whereas migrant smuggling and human trafficking networks operate in the north of Africa due to their strategic locations between sub-Saharan Africa and Europe; whereas national anti- trafficking framework and capabilities differ greatly across the continent and funding is often insufficient; whereas human smuggling to Europe has been considered by Europol to be one of the fastest growing criminal markets, with connections to other types of criminal activities, including drug trafficking, money laundering or financial fraud;
Amendment 46 #
2020/2045(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Is concerned about the governance of the EUTF: the composition of its board and regional operational committees, the opacity of the process for approving projects, the lack of dialogue with local and human rights CSOs, and the lack of ex ante and ongoing impact assessments on fundamental rightsinstitutional dialogue on the EU level;
Amendment 55 #
2020/2045(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Highlights that the EUTF is part of a trend of the securitisation and externalisation of EU border management aimed at reducing irregular migration to the EU; stresses the risks to development objectives and fundamone of the main objectives of the EUTF is to contribute to better migration management, including tackling illegal migration to the EU; stresses that the existing strategy is not working effectively as the current strength of human-trafficking mafias, the exponential rights associated with this approach.increase of arrivals of irregular migrants, and the low return rates can prove;
Amendment 57 #
2020/2045(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Highlights that the EUTF is part of a trend ofsupposed to contribute to the securitisationy and externalisation of EU border management aimed at reducing irregular migration to the EU; stresses the risks to development objectives and fundamental rights associated with this approach.
Amendment 63 #
2020/2045(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3 a. Stresses that development aid and support for refugees from the EU and the Member States to partner countries must be conditional to a loyal cooperation and to their compliance with migration management and border control, returns and readmissions; regrets, in this regard, the lack of action from the European Commission against the threats and hostility coming from beneficiary countries such as Turkey and Morocco;
Amendment 68 #
2020/2045(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 b (new)
Paragraph 3 b (new)
3 b. Regrets that EUTF funding for anti-trafficking and anti-smuggling activities represents only 5% of the EUTF's migration, mobility and forced displacement related budget. Stresses the need for current and future funding instruments to focus and prioritise on improved migration management, including containing and preventing illegal migration, fighting human trafficking and migrant smuggling, contributing to effective return and readmission and capacity building law enforcement;
Amendment 9 #
2020/2044(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital H
Recital H
H. whereas the right to petition the European Parliament is one of the fundamental rights of EU citizens; whereas the right to petition offers EU citizens and residents an open, democratic and transparent mechanism to address their elected representatives directly, and is therefore an important element of active citizens' participation in the EU’s fields of activity;
Amendment 11 #
2020/2044(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital I
Recital I
I. whereas the right to petition enhances the European Parliament’s responsiveness to complaints and concerns relating to respect for EU fundamental rights and compliance with Union legislation in the Member States; whereas petitions, therefore, are a useful source of information on instances of misapplication or breaches of EU law and enable Parliament and other EU institutions to assess the transposition and application of EU law and its impact on EUthe European way of life, its citizens and residents;
Amendment 12 #
2020/2044(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital I
Recital I
I. whereas the right to petition enhances the European Parliament’s responsiveness to complaints and concerns relating to respect for EU fundamental rights and compliance with Union legislation in the Member States; whereas petitions, therefore, are, among others, a useful source of information on instances of misapplication or breaches of EU law and enable Parliament and other EU institutions to assess the transposition and application of EU law and its impact on EU citizens and residents;
Amendment 13 #
2020/2044(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital I a (new)
Recital I a (new)
Ia. whereas citizens usually turn to the Petitions Committee as a last resort when other bodies and institutions are deemed to be unable to resolve their concerns;
Amendment 18 #
2020/2044(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital M
Recital M
M. whereas a considerable number of petitions are discussed publicly in meetings of the Committee on Petitions; whereas petitioners have the right to present their petitions, and frequently play a full part in the discussion, thereby contributing actively to the work of the committee; whereas in 2019, the Committee on Petitions held 9 ordinary committee meetings, where 250 petitions were discussed with 239 petitioners present, while 126 petitioners participated actively by taking the floor; whereas the role of the committee in empowering European citizens is an important contribution to a reinforcing the image and authority of the Parliament;
Amendment 22 #
2020/2044(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital P
Recital P
P. whereas in 2019 the Petitions Web Portal has been further developed into a responsive web design version, compliant with the new ‘look and feel’ of the European Parliament’s website (Europarl); whereas it has therefore become more user- friendly and accessible for citizens, who can now use it on any device, optimised to apply the European standard EN 301 549 and it is partially compliant with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 level AA standard; whereas the new privacy statement has been uploaded in all language versions in the email templates and on the registration page, and audio Captcha for registration of user accounts has been enabled; whereas the Petitions Web Portal and ePetition have been further integrated by improving their synchronisation mechanism; whereas a large number of individual support requests have been handled successfully;
Amendment 23 #
2020/2044(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital Q
Recital Q
Q. whereas it should be noted that owing to the European election recess period, no fact-finding visits took place for petitions for which an inquiry was ongoing during 2019; whereas the committee carried out the follow-up assessments of a number of previous fact-finding visits and adopted the reports on two which took place in 2018 (one in the national park of Donana and another in the occupied city of Famagusta); whereas a number of fact- finding visits have been scheduled for 2020;
Amendment 25 #
2020/2044(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital R
Recital R
R. whereas the Committee on Petitions considers the European Citizens’ Initiative (ECI) to be an important instrument of participatory democracy, which enables citizens to become actively involved in shaping the Union’s policies and legislation; whereas ECI has not been effectively communicated;
Amendment 26 #
2020/2044(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital R
Recital R
R. whereas the Committee on Petitions considers the European Citizens’ Initiative (ECI) to be an important instrument of participatory democracy, which enables citizens to become actively involved in shaping the Union’s policies and legislation and promotes the EU way of life;
Amendment 49 #
2020/2044(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Calls for a more focused and active press and communications service and a more active social media presence, making the work of the committee more responsive to public concerns and EU debates;
Amendment 57 #
2020/2044(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Points out that petitions offer the opportunity to the European Parliament and other EU institutions to maintain a direct dialogue with EU citizens who are affected by the misapplication of EU law and inexpediencies in the EU legislation per-se; stresses the need for enhanced cooperation between the EU institutions and national, regional and local authorities on inquiries regarding implementation of and compliance with EU law;
Amendment 8 #
2020/2043(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Is convinced that a purpose-built trade policy can be an important driver in steering economies towards decarbonisation in order to achieve the climate objectives set in the Paris Agreement and the European Green Deal; emphasises the importance of internationally harmonised product labelling and of consumer values in this connection;
Amendment 11 #
2020/2043(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Is convinced that a purpose-built trade policy can be an important driver in steering economies towards decarbonisation in order to achieve the climate objectives set in the Paris Agreement and the European Green Deal without job losses;
Amendment 17 #
2020/2043(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Warns against a build-up of bureaucracy; calls for the toning-down of measures that are driving European companies from the EU, as part of a strategy for the promotion of European environmental protection concerns at international level;
Amendment 30 #
2020/2043(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Supports, in the absence of a global carbon price and a multilateral solution, a market-based EU carbon border adjustment mechanism (CBAM) on condition that it is compatible with EU free trade agreements (FTAs) and WTO rules (by being non- discriminatory and not constituting a disguised restriction on international trade), and that it is proportionate, based on the polluter pays principle and fit for purpose in delivering the climatean effective means of achieving all European objectives;
Amendment 52 #
2020/2043(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Notes that the general exception clause of Article XX of the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT) should be the basis for any CBAM design and its only rationale should be an environmental one –: reducing global CO2 emissions and preventing carbon leakage as a priority;
Amendment 9 #
2020/2039(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital Β
Recital Β
B. whereas, in the light of the pandemic, policies and instruments addressing demographic problemfocusing primarily on low birth rates and the rural exodus must be reviewed;
Amendment 15 #
2020/2039(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Points out that the COVID-19 pandemic must prompt us to rethink policies designed to tackle demographic problems and create new opportunities for economic and social development and forward-looking investment in rural areas;
Amendment 17 #
2020/2039(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Points out that the COVID-19 pandemic must prompt us to rethink policies designed to tackle demographic problems andNotes the gravity of the demographic problem and its social and economic implications and accordingly considers it necessary to create new opportunities for economic and social development in rural areas;
Amendment 25 #
2020/2039(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Stresses that the ongoing depopulation of rural areas is not only having serious economic and social consequences but also hampering our chances of achieving the Green Deal’s ambitious but frequently recessionary objectives;
Amendment 26 #
2020/2039(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Stresses that the ongoing depopulation of rural and island areas is not only having serious economic and social consequences but also hampering our chances of achieving the Green Deal’s ambitious objectives;
Amendment 27 #
2020/2039(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Stresses that the ongoing depopulation of rural areas is not only having serious economic and social consequences but also undermining cohesion and hampering our chances of achieving the Green Deal’s ambitious objectives;
Amendment 33 #
2020/2039(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Urges the Commission, in developing the Farm to Fork and Biodiversity strategies, to take practical stepcooperate with the Member States and the regional and local authorities to provide real incentives to maintain the rural population;
Amendment 4 #
2020/2038(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 6 a (new)
Citation 6 a (new)
- having regard the article 174 of the Treaty of the Functioning of the European Union;
Amendment 10 #
2020/2038(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 12
Citation 12
— having regard to its resolution of 25 October 2011 on mobility and inclusion of people with disabilities and the European Disability Strategy 2010-20206 and its resolution of 18 June 2020 on the European Disability Strategy post-2020, _________________ 6 OJ C 131 E, 8.5.2013, p. 9.
Amendment 23 #
2020/2038(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Considers effectively addressing rural abandonment to be a top priority;
Amendment 30 #
2020/2038(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C
Recital C
C. whereas the tourism value chain is complex and made up of the four key vectors of transport, accommodation, experience and intermediation, and an entrepreneurial ecosystem contributing to the tourist product, whereas the success of the industry lies in the degree of influence between them;
Amendment 37 #
2020/2038(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Considers capacity building for ‘smart villages’ to be a top priority, especially in rural areas, where youth unemployment is above the European average;
Amendment 42 #
2020/2038(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Considers that the integration and networking of local production, processing and marketing with tourist accommodation and gastronomy promotes European cultural heritage and customs, as well as local traditions and food culture as a unique experience; considers it important to ensure cooperation between Knowledge and Innovation Communities in the food and culture sectors, encouraging them to operate as widely as possible and in seamless collaboration with the private sector;
Amendment 193 #
2020/2038(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 a (new)
Paragraph 10 a (new)
10 a. Calls on the European Commission to develop a mechanism that can guarantee the possibility of training digitally the tourism industry workers, in the areas selected by their employers, in case of short-term lockdowns of the sector, assuring that it can provide value for the enterprises in the longer term;
Amendment 209 #
2020/2038(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 a (new)
Paragraph 11 a (new)
11 a. Calls on the European Commission to emphasise on creation of projects that support the digital infrastructure on the local and regional level, as a key enabling element of the tourist product transformation;
Amendment 303 #
2020/2038(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21 a (new)
Paragraph 21 a (new)
21 a. Calls on the European Commission to propose the creation of a Tourism Knowledge Innovation Community (KIC);
Amendment 345 #
2020/2038(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24 a (new)
Paragraph 24 a (new)
24 a. Commends the European Commission for the Access City Award and calls for implementation of similar initiatives on the national and regional level;
Amendment 371 #
2020/2038(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27
Paragraph 27
27. Calls on the Commission, together with the European Investment Bank, to establish dedicated support for tourism decarbonigitalisation and digitalisation projectsecarbonisation projects, emphasising on the creation of local ecosystems, as proposed in the framework of the "farm-to-fork" strategy, and conditions for access by micro, small and medium-sized enterprises to InvestEU, so that new skills can be acquired and more jobs created;
Amendment 375 #
2020/2038(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27
Paragraph 27
27. Calls on the Commission, together with the European Investment Bank, to establish dedicated support for tourism decarbonisationsupport accessibility, sustainability and digitalisation projects, and conditions for access by micro, small and medium-sized enterprises to InvestEU, so that new skills can be acquired and more jobs created;
Amendment 379 #
2020/2038(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27 a (new)
Paragraph 27 a (new)
27 a. Calls on the European Commission to propose new programmes to support the innovation of the tourism sector through design-thinking;
Amendment 393 #
2020/2038(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 29 a (new)
Paragraph 29 a (new)
29 a. calls on the European Commission to propose a standardised signalling for the interactive feedback on the accessibility of destinations by the enterprises and the tourists and promote its use to the tourist sector;
Amendment 443 #
2020/2038(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 34
Paragraph 34
34. Calls on the Commission to take into consideration the challenges of the mountainous, rural and insular areas and consider the outermost regions in the formulation and impact of tourism legislation;
Amendment 1 #
2020/2008(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital Α
Recital Α
A. notes with regret that, whereas the demographic old-age dependency ratio (people aged 65 or above relative to those aged 15-64) is projected to increase significantly in the EU as a whole in the coming decades; whereas it has risen to 29.6 % on 2016 figures, and is projected to rise further, notably up to 2050 and reaching 51.2 % in 2070 in the absence of effective policies to support European birth rates;
Amendment 16 #
2020/2008(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital Β
Recital Β
B. whereas the current situation of older people on the labour market and more broadly in society shows that vast and decisive investment is needed in areas such as equal opportunities,greater cooperation with the private sector and more and better services for lifelong learning and, health, and more generally in order to tackle the growing economic and social inequalitiesother sectors are needed in order to improve quality of life for all, particularly the most vulnerable, within the EU;
Amendment 35 #
2020/2008(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Considers that the current political approach, based on a limited and dae lack of job opportunities to be the maging vision (‘any job at any cost’), should be phased out so that employment and work can be seen in a longer-term perspective of the individual’s working life problem in any society and that a long-term perspective and sustainability proofing are needed in terms of the creation of new jobs;
Amendment 46 #
2020/2008(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Points out that an ageing workforce and the lack of generational renewal constitute a more serious issue in agriculture than in other sectors; believes that addressing market uncertainty and lack of profitability in farming enterprises by improving quality, but also promoting opportunities for the diversification of agricultural income, are key to reversing this trend;
Amendment 73 #
2020/2007(INI)
4a. Considers that targeted support for triple-track cooperation in the agricultural sector, encompassing research and entrepreneurship, can produce significant results.
Amendment 87 #
2020/2007(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Amendment 5 #
2020/1998(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Calls on the Commission to propose strategic guidelines for strengthening the permanent structured cooperation, in order to counter the new threats in the eastern Mediterranean;
Amendment 28 #
2020/1998(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Emphasises the need for increased funding for the Western Balkan countries and the countries of the Eastern and Southern Neighbourhood in order to support political and economic reforms, with a focus on the most committed partners following the principle of ‘more for more and less for less’ and especially the partners that implement and actively defend international law;
Amendment 88 #
2020/0300(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Recital 8
Recital 8
(8) The 8th EAP should support the environment and climate action objectives of the European Green Deal in line with the long-term objective to “live well, within the planetary boundaries” by 2050, which is already established in the 7th EAP. It should contribute to achieving the United Nations’ 2030 Agenda and its Sustainable Development Goals.
Amendment 90 #
2020/0300(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Recital 9
Recital 9
(9) The 8th EAP should accelerate the transition towards a resource efficient, clean and circular bio-based economy, in a just and inclusive way, protecting, preserving, sustainably using and restoring biological resources and enhancing the Union's natural capital as well as protecting the health and well- being of citizens from environment- related risks and impacts. By doing so, the 8th EAP should contribute to a regenerative economy of well-being that gives back to the planet more than it takes. A regenerative growth model recognises that the wellbeing and prosperity of our societies depend on a stable climate, a healthy environment and thriving ecosystems, which provide a safe operating space for our economies. As the global population and the demand for natural resources continues to grow, economic activity should develop in a way that does no harm but, on the contrary, reverses climate change and environmental degradation, minimises pollution and results in maintaining and enriching natural capital, therefore ensuring the abundance of renewable and non-renewable resources. Through continuous innovation, adaptation to new challenges and co-creation, the regenerative economy strengthens resilience and protects present and future generations’ wellbeing.
Amendment 94 #
2020/0300(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Recital 9
Recital 9
(9) The 8th EAP should accelerate the transition to a regenerative economy that gives back to the planet more than it takes. A regenerative growth model recognises that the wellbeing and prosperity of our societies depend on a stable climate, a healthy environment and thriving ecosystems, which provide a safe operating space for our economies. As the global population and the demand for natural resources continues to grow, economic activity should develop in a way that does no harm but, on the contrary, reverses climate change and environmental degradation, minimises pollution and results in maintaining and enriching natural capital, promoting a sustainable bioeconomy, therefore ensuring the abundance of renewable and non- renewable resources. Through continuous innovation, adaptation to new challenges and co-creation, the economy of wellbeing and the regenerative economy strengthens resilience and protects present and future generations’ wellbeing. .
Amendment 100 #
2020/0300(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Recital 10
Recital 10
(10) The 8th EAP should set out thematic priority objectives in areas of climate neutrality, adaptation to climate change, protecting, sustainably using and restoring biodiversity, soil, circular economy, the zero pollution ambition and reducing environmental pressures from production and consumption. It should furthermore identify the enabling conditions to achieve the long-term and the thematic priority objectives for all actors involved.
Amendment 104 #
2020/0300(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Recital 11
Recital 11
(11) Achieving the priority objectives requires enabling conditions. Environment policy being highly decentralised, action to achieve the priority objectives of the 8th EAP should be taken at different levels of governance, i.e. at the European, the national, the regional and the local level, with a collaborative approach to multi-level governance. Implementation and enforcement are particularly important. The integrated approach to policy development and implementation should be strengthened with a view to maximising the synergies between economic, environmental and social objectives, while paying careful attention to potential trade-offs and to the needs of vulnerable groups. Moreover, action by local and regional authorities, transparent engagement with non- governmental actors is important for ensuring the success of the 8th EAP and the achievement of its priority objectives.
Amendment 113 #
2020/0300(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Recital 14
Recital 14
(14) The assessment of progress towards the priority objectives of the 8th EAP should reflect the latest developments as regards the availability and relevance of data and indicators. ITaking into account a systemic approach, it should be coherent with and without prejudice tobuild upon existing monitoring or governance tools covering more specific aspects of environment and climate policy, such as in particular Regulation 1999/2018 of the European Parliament and of the Council30 , the Environmental Implementation Review or monitoring tools relating to circular economy, zero pollution, biodiversity, air, water, soil, waste, or any other environment policies. Together with other tools used in the European Semester, the Eurostat SDG Monitoring and in the Commission’s Strategic Foresight Report31 , it would be part of a coherent interconnected set of monitoring and governance tools. _________________ 30Regulation (EU) 2018/1999 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 December 2018 on the Governance of the Energy Union and Climate Action, OJ L 328, 21.12.2018, p. 1–77. 31 COM/2020/493 final.
Amendment 115 #
2020/0300(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Recital 15
Recital 15
(15) The Commission and the EEA and other relevant agencies should access and re-use the data and indicators provided by the Member States in accordance with applicable Union legal acts. In addition, other data sources, such as satellite data and processed information from the European Earth MonitoringObservation Programme (Copernicus), the European Forest Fire Information System and the European Flood Awareness System, or data platforms such as European Marine Observation and Data Network or the Information Platform for Chemical Monitoring should be utilised. The application of modern digital tools and artificial intelligence allows managing and analysing the data in an effective and transparent way and thereby reducing administrative burden whilst increasing timeliness and quality.
Amendment 116 #
2020/0300(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Recital 17
Recital 17
(17) To reach the priority objectives of the 8th EAP, the EEA and ECHA, as well as the Member States, should be equipped with adequate capacity and sufficient resources to ensure a sound, accessible and transparent knowledge and evidence base to support the implementation of the strategic priorities of the European Green Deal and the assessment of progress under the programme.
Amendment 117 #
2020/0300(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Recital 17 a (new)
Recital 17 a (new)
(17 a) As the Commission Communication on the European Green Deal contains a roadmap of key actions relevant for the field of environment and climate in the coming years, the 8thEAP exceptionally does not define actions to achieve its priority objectives until 2025. However, there will be a need to do so when the European Green Deal's key actions have been put in place, so that the thematic priority objectives set out in this decision can be achieved and the 8th EAP continues to set the overarching vision of the EU Union's environmental policy. For that purpose, there should be amid-term review in 2024, followed, at the latest by 31 March 2025, by a legislative proposal amending the 8th EAP to allow the legislator to complete the 8th EAP with the necessary key actions to be taken until 2030. Such a review should take into account the main findings available from the European Environment Agency’s report “The European environment – state and outlook”.
Amendment 120 #
2020/0300(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Recital 18
Recital 18
(18) In order to take account of evolving policy objectives and the progress made, the 8th EAP should be evaluated by the Commission in 2029. A proposal for a 9th EAP should be presented in a timely manner with a view to avoiding a gap between the 8th and the 9th EAP.
Amendment 121 #
2020/0300(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Recital 18 a (new)
Recital 18 a (new)
(18 a) Pursuant to Article 191(2) of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union (TFEU), Union policy on the environment is to aim at a high level of protection taking into account the diversity of situations in the various regions of the Union, and is to be based on the precautionary principle and on the principles that preventive action should be taken, that environmental damage should, as a priority, be rectified at source and that the polluter should pay.
Amendment 122 #
2020/0300(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 1 – paragraph 1
Article 1 – paragraph 1
1. This decisions sets out a general action programme in the field of the environment for the period up to 31 December 2030 ('the 8th Environment Action programme' or ‘8th EAP’). It lays down its priority objectives, identifies enabling conditions for their achievement and sets a framework to measure whether the Union and its Member States are on track to meet those priority objectives.
Amendment 131 #
2020/0300(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 1 – paragraph 2
Article 1 – paragraph 2
2. The 8th EAP aims at accelerating the green transition to a climate-neutral, resource-efficient, clean and circular economy in a just and inclusive way, and endorses the environmental and climate objectives ofat supporting and strengthening an integrated policy and implementation approach, building upon the European Green Deal and its initiatives.
Amendment 134 #
2020/0300(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 1 – paragraph 3
Article 1 – paragraph 3
3. The 8th EAP forms the basis forcontributes to achieving the environmental and climate objectives defined under the United Nations 2030 Agenda and its Sustainable Development Goals, and its monitoring framework constitutes well as to those pursued by multilateral environmental agreements, such as the envirRio Conmventions and climate part ofthe Paris Agreement. Its monitoring framework shall contribute to the EU’s efforts to measure progress towards greater sustainability, including climate neutrality and resource efficiency, wellbeing and resilience.
Amendment 140 #
2020/0300(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 2 – paragraph 1
Article 2 – paragraph 1
1. The 8th EAP shasll have the long- term priority objective for 2050 that citizens live well, within the planetary boundaries in an economy of wellbeing and a regenerative economy where nothing is wasted, no net emissions of greenhouse gases are producclimate neutrality in the EU is achieved and economic growth is decoupled from resource use and environmental degradation. A healthy environment underpins the well-being of citizens, biodiversity thrives and natural capital is protected, restored and valued in ways that enhance resilience to climate change and other environmental risks. The Union sets the pace for ensuring the prosperity of present and future generations globally.
Amendment 143 #
2020/0300(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
2. The 8th EAP shasll have the following six thematic priority objectives :
Amendment 152 #
2020/0300(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point c
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point c
(c) advancing towards an economy of wellbeing and a regenerative growth model that gives back to the planet more than it takes, decoupling economic growth from resource use and environmental degradation, and accelerating the transition to a circular economy, through a more efficient use of resources and by applying the waste hierarchy;
Amendment 156 #
2020/0300(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point d
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point d
(d) pursuing a zero-pollution ambition for a toxic free-environment, including for air, water and soil, and protecting the health and well-being of citizens from harmful chemicals and other environment-related risks and negative impacts;
Amendment 165 #
2020/0300(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. Achieving the priority objectives of the 8th EAP will requirshall require from the European Commission, the Member States, local and regional authorities and stakeholders, as appropriate:
Amendment 166 #
2020/0300(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) ensuring effective and efficient implementation of Union legislation on environment and climate and striving for excellence in environmental performance at Union, national, regional and local levels including through providing appropriate administrative and compliance assurance capacity, as laid out in the regular Environmental Implementation Review, supporting and cooperating with networks of practitioners, such as for example the European Union Network for the Implementation and Enforcement of Environmental Law, the European Network of Prosecutors for the Environment and the European Union Forum of Judges for the Environment , as well as stepping up action against environmental crime,
Amendment 169 #
2020/0300(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) ensuring effective and efficient implementation of Union legislation and strategies on environment and climate and striving for excellence in environmental performance at Union, national, regional and local levels including through providing appropriate administrative and compliance assurance capacity, as laid out in the regular Environmental Implementation Review, as well as stepping up action against environmental crime,
Amendment 173 #
2020/0300(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point b – indent 3
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point b – indent 3
— paying careful attention tooptimising synergies and potential trade-offs between economic, environmental and social objectives, namelyby ensuring a sustainable urban development, so as to ensure that citizens’ needs for healthy nutrition, housingwater and air quality, energy, water access tohousing and green infrastructures and mobility are met in a sustainable way that leaves no- one behind;
Amendment 180 #
2020/0300(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point b – indent 4
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point b – indent 4
— – regularly evaluating existing policies and preparing impact assessments for new initiatives, which are based oposing new legislation where appropriate, based on impact assessments building upon wide consultations following procedures that are accountable, inclusive, informed and simple to implement, and which pay due regard to projected impacts on environment and climate;
Amendment 186 #
2020/0300(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point d
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point d
(d) mobilising resources and sustainable investments from public and private sources, including of funds and instruments available under the Union budget, via the European Investment Bank and at national level, consistent with the Union's sustainable finance policy agenda;
Amendment 188 #
2020/0300(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point e
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point e
(e) strengthening environmentally positive incentives as well as phasing out environmentally harmful subsidies at Union and national level, making the best use of market-based instruments and green budgeting tools, including those required to ensure a socially fair transition, and supporting businesses and other stakeholders in developing standardised natural capital accounting practices;
Amendment 206 #
2020/0300(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point h
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point h
(h) making full use of biodiversity- friendly and nature based solutions and social innovation;
Amendment 209 #
2020/0300(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point j
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point j
(j) making the data and evidence linked to the implementation of the 8th EAP publicly available, and eacomprehensibly accessible, without prejudice to provisions on confidentiality in domain specific legislation;
Amendment 223 #
2020/0300(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 4 – paragraph 2
Article 4 – paragraph 2
2. The assessment referred to in paragraph 1 shall take into account a systemic approach and aim at facilitating strategic political communication. It shall be based on a limited number of headline indicators, identified by the end of 2021 as a result of a broad stakeholder consultation process involving Member States and relevant stakeholders, which brings together environment policy experts and indicator experts, and which shall be supported by the European Environment Agency. It shall reflect the latest developments as regards the availability and relevance of data and indicators, and building on data available in the Member States and at the Union level, in particular those operated by the European Environment Agency and the European Statistical System. This, with a view to minimising administrative burden. The assessment shall be coherent with and without prejudice to existingother monitoring, reporting and governance frameworks and exercises covering social, economic, environment and climate policy.
Amendment 228 #
2020/0300(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 4 – paragraph 4 a (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 4 a (new)
4 a. Article 4a – Mid-term Review 1. Before the end of its current term, the Commission shall carry out a mid-term review of the progress achieved in reaching the thematic priority objectives defined in Article 2(2), taking into consideration the enabling conditions laid down in Article 3, based on the assessments carried under Article 4(1) and any other relevant findings, and shall submit a report to the European Parliament and to the Council. 2. In the light of that the review referred to in paragraph 1, and of other relevant policy developments, and of the European Environment Agency’s report “The European environment – state and outlook”, the Commission shall present at latest by 31 March 2025 a legislative proposal for adding an annex to the present 8thEnvironment Action Programme, for the period after 2025, containing a list of actions necessary for reaching the thematic priority objectives defined in Article 2(2), as well as the respective timeline of these actions.
Amendment 230 #
2020/0300(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 5 – paragraph 1
Article 5 – paragraph 1
By 31 March 2029, the Commission shall carry out an evaluation of the 8th EAP. The Commission shall submit a report to the European Parliament and to the Council containing the main findings of that evaluation, accompanied, if the Commission deems in each of the thematic priority objectives set out in Article 2 (2), followed, if appropriate, by a legislative proposal for the next environmental action programme, at the latest, by 31 December 2029.
Amendment 91 #
2020/0277(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 1
Recital 1
(1) The Union, in constituting an area of freedom, security and justice, should ensure, to the extent that the Treaties allow it, the absence of internal border controls for personsthe citizens of the Member States, and frame a common policy on asylum, immigration and external border control, based on solidarity between Member States, which is fair towards third- country nationals.
Amendment 102 #
2020/0277(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 3
Recital 3
(3) The comprehensive approach should bring together policies in the areas of asylum, migration management, returns, external border protection and partnership with relevant third countries, recognising that the effectiveness of the overall approach depends on all components being jointly addressed and in an integrated manner. The comprehensive approach should ensure that the Union has at its disposal specific rules to effectively manage migration including a) a mechanism for transferring asylum seekers to safe third countries, adjacent to the asylum seekers' countries of origin, b) the triggering of a compulsory solidarity mechanism and c) that all the necessary measures are put in place to prevent crisis to happen.
Amendment 127 #
2020/0277(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 5 a (new)
Recital 5 a (new)
(5a) Artificial intelligence applications, including face recognition technology, must be fully utilized to record and easily access objective identification data for asylum seekers in each Member State.
Amendment 130 #
2020/0277(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 5 b (new)
Recital 5 b (new)
(5b) The EU-wide registration of asylum seekers should be recording any penal code violations, so that criminal measures can apply more effectively and deportations can be carried out, as required by the Member States legislation.
Amendment 131 #
2020/0277(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 5 c (new)
Recital 5 c (new)
(5c) Member States and the European Commission should have real-time access to information on pending deportation cases for persons in the EU.
Amendment 134 #
2020/0277(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6
Recital 6
(6) A mass influx of persons crossing the border irregularly and within a short period of time, especially when organized by a third country intending to intervene politically within the EU, may lead to a situation of crisis in a particular Member State. That may also have consequences for the functioning of the asylum and migration system, not only in that Member State but in the Union as a whole, due to unauthorised movements and the lack of capacity in the Member State of first entry to process the applications for international protection of such third-country nationals. It is necessary to lay down specific rules and mechanisms that should enable effective action to address such situations.
Amendment 248 #
2020/0277(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 18
Recital 18
(18) When applying the return crisis management procedure, illegally staying third-country nationals or stateless persons who have no right to remain and are not allowed to remain should not be authorisedbe obliged with the appropriate means not to enter the territory of the Member State concerned and should be kept at the locations referred to in Article 41a(2) of Regulation (EU) XXX/XXX [Asylum Procedures Regulation] using effective measures, such as imprisonment or confinement to other geographically restricted areas, such as uninhabited islands with well- designed structures, for a period that may be longer than the one established by that Article in order to enable authorities to cope with the situations of crisis and finalise return procedures; for this purpose, the maximum duration of 12 weeks of the border procedure for carrying out return set out in Article 41a(2) of Regulation (EU) XXX/XXX [Asylum Procedures Regulation] could be prolonged by an additional period that may not exceed eight weeks. During that period, it should be possible to keep the illegally staying third- country nationals in detention, in application of Article 41(a)(5) and (6) of Regulation (EU) XXX/XXX [Asylum Procedures Regulation], provided that the guarantees and conditions for detention laid down in Directive XXX/XXX/EU [recast Return Directive] are respected, including the individual assessment of each case, judicial control of detention and adequate conditions of detention.
Amendment 334 #
2020/0277(COD)
(27a) As the European way of life implies a set of democratic values and cultural perceptions, third country nationals cannot automatically be considered an integral part of European societies.
Amendment 336 #
2020/0277(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 27 b (new)
Recital 27 b (new)
(27b) The Commission should support the creation of spatially-defined pockets in any willing EU or third country, within which temporary residence may be provided for beneficiaries of asylum status.
Amendment 344 #
2020/0277(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 28 a (new)
Recital 28 a (new)
(28a) The Commission should agree with third countries, in particular near potential crisis regions, which can offer protection to asylum seekers, in order for them to avoid the multiple risks posed by intercontinental travel.
Amendment 391 #
2020/0277(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 35
Recital 35
(35) The examination procedure should be used for the adoption of solidarity measures in situations of crisis for authorising the application of derogatory procedural rules, and for triggering the granting of immediate, time-specific protection status.
Amendment 660 #
2020/0277(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 a (new)
Article 10 a (new)
Article 10 a Abolition of international protection status The Member States should draw up a list, including: 1. lifting international protection regimes; 2. refugees having criminal violations records.
Amendment 43 #
2020/0108(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6
Recital 6
(6) The cultural and creative sectors are key and fast growing sectors in the Union, generating both economic and cultural value from intellectual property and individual creativity. However, restrictions on social contacts put in place during the Covid-19 crisis had a significantly negative economic impact on these sectors. Moreover, the intangible nature of the assets in those sectors limits the access of SMEs and organisations from those sectors to private financing which is essential to be able to invest, scale up and compete at an international level. The InvestEU Programme should continue to facilitate access to finance for SMEs and organisations from the cultural and creative sectors and benefit synergies with the tourism and food sectors. The cultural and creative, audiovisual and media sectors are essential for our cultural diversity and democracy in the digital age, and an intrinsic part of our sovereignty and autonomy, and strategic investments in audiovisual and media content and technology will determine the long-term capacity to produce and distribute content to wide audiences across national borders.
Amendment 25 #
2020/0006(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 2
Recital 2
(2) The transition to a climate-neutral and circular economy constitutes one of the most important policy objectives for the Union. On 12 December 2019, the European Council endorsed the objective of achieving a climate-neutral Union by 2050, in line with the objectives of the Paris Agreement. While fighting climate change and environmental degradation will benefit all in the long term and provides opportunities and challenges for all in the medium term, not all regions and Member States start their transition from the same point or have the same capacity to respond. Some are more advanced than others, whereas the transition entails a wider social and economic impact for those regions that rely heavily on fossil fuels - especially coal, lignite, peat and oil shale - or greenhouse gas intensive industries. Such a situation not only creates the risk of a variable speed transition in the Union as regards climate action, but also of growing disparities between regions, detrimental to the objectives of social, economic and territorial cohesion. The Union budget has an important role in that regard. While Member States may be given full autonomy in the way they distribute national climate plans, some are still using an unfair area-based system, with no account taken of sectors most in need or areas most negatively affected.
Amendment 72 #
2020/0006(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 10
Recital 10
(10) This Regulation identifies types of investments for which expenditure may be supported by the JTF. All supported activities should be pursued in full respect of the climate and environmental priorities of the Union. The list of investments should include those that support local economies and are sustainable in the long- term, taking into account all the objectives of the Green Deal. The projects financed should contribute to a transition to a climate-neutral and circular economy. The projects financed should help to achieve the Union’s objectives of developing a digital infrastructure network and promoting green and sustainable multimodal mobility. For declining sectors, such as energy production based on coal, lignite, peat and oil shale or extraction activities for these solid fossil fuels, support should be linked to the phasing out of the activity and the corresponding reduction in the employment level. As regards transforming sectors with high greenhouse gas emission levels, support should promote new activities through the deployment of new technologies, new processes or products, leading to significant emission reduction, in line with the EU 2030 climate objectives and EU climate neutrality by 205013 while maintaining and enhancing employment and avoiding environmental degradation. Particular attention should also be given to activities enhancing innovation and research in advanced and sustainable technologies, as well as in the fields of digitalisation and connectivity, provided that such measures help mitigate the negative side effects of a transition towards, and contribute to, a climate- neutral and circular economy. _________________ 13 As set out in “A Clean Planet for all European strategic long-term vision for a prosperous, modern, competitive and climate neutral economy”, Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament, the European Council, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee, the Committee of the Regions and the European Investment Bank - COM(2018) 773 final.
Amendment 98 #
2020/0006(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13
Recital 13
(13) In order to provide flexibility for the programming of the JTF resources under the Investment for jobs and growth goal, it should be possible to prepare a self- standing JTF programme or to programme JTF resources in one or more dedicated priorities within a programme supported by the European Regional Development Fund (‘ERDF’), the European Social Fund Plus (‘ESF+’) or the Cohesion Fund. In accordance with Article 21a of Regulation (EU) [new CPR], JTF resources should be reinforced with complementary funding from the ERDF and the ESF+. The respective amounts transferred from the ERDF and the ESF+ should be consistent with the type of operations set out in the territorial just transition plans. The JTF should complement also various Union funds, including the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development (‘EAFRD’), the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund ('EMFF'), the Asylum and Migration Fund ('AMIF') and the Internal Security Fund ('ISF'), to contribute to greener agriculture and support the transition plans to the decarbonisation of the economy.
Amendment 113 #
2020/0006(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 16
Recital 16
(16) In order to enhance the result orientation of the use of JTF resources, the Commission, in line with the principle of proportionality, should be able to apply financial corrections in case of serious underachievement of targets established for the JTF specific objective. The JTF should provide financial support to national efforts to eliminate the main disparities and correct regional imbalances within the Union, paying particular attention to rural areas, where social gap continues to widen, to areas affected by an industrial transition with differences between rural and urban areas and regions which suffer from severe and permanent natural or demographic handicaps with very low population density and island, cross- border and mountain regions, stricken with poverty and stagnation.
Amendment 135 #
2020/0006(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 a (new)
The creation of the JTF shall not be detrimental to other headings, in particular to the Union structural policies (cohesion policy and CAP).
Amendment 144 #
2020/0006(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1 a. The specific objectives of the JTF shall not overlap with other Union funds. The creation of the JTF, which incorporates the objectives of existing funds, shall not generate administrative and procedural confusion, or create fragmentation.
Amendment 154 #
2020/0006(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point c
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point c
(c) investments in research and innovation activities and fostering the transfer of advanced technologies and improving access to these technologies and their use and quality;
Amendment 157 #
2020/0006(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point c a (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point c a (new)
(c a) investments in research and innovation activities to promote European energy independence;
Amendment 170 #
2020/0006(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point e
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point e
(e) investments in digitalisation and digital connectivity, reaping the benefits of digitalisation for citizens, companies, public services and governments;
Amendment 172 #
2020/0006(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point e
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point e
(e) investments in digitalisation and digital connectivity, in particular for the roll-out of broadband in remote and rural regions;
Amendment 177 #
2020/0006(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point f
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point f
(f) investments in regeneration and decontamination of sites, land restoration and repurposing projects, to improve the urban environment, to revitalise cities, regenerate and decontaminate brownfield sites, reduce air, water, soil, noise and light pollution as well as waste;
Amendment 186 #
2020/0006(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point f a (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point f a (new)
(f a) investments in research and innovation activities to enhance biodiversity and green infrastructure in the urban and rural environment;
Amendment 206 #
2020/0006(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point k a (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point k a (new)
(k a) public market intervention measures to deal with difficult market situations in the use of clean energy, particularly in rural areas with lower populations that are not as attractive to commercial plans and private investments;
Amendment 210 #
2020/0006(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
Additionally, the JTF may support, in areas designated as assisted areas in accordance with points (a) and (c) of Article 107(3) of the TFEU, productive investments in enterprises other than SMEs, provided that such investments have been approved as part of the territorial just transition plan based on the information required under point (h) of Article 7(2). Such investments shall only be eligible where they are necessary for the implementation of the territorial just transition plan and especially for rural, island and coastal areas, helping the rural population gain access to valuable employment options.
Amendment 217 #
2020/0006(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2 a. The JTF shall guarantee income stability, increasing the socioeconomic integration of marginalised communities and disadvantaged groups, including those who work in isolated rural areas such as farmers and fishermen.
Amendment 224 #
2020/0006(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point c
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point c
Amendment 229 #
2020/0006(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point d
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point d
(d) investment related to the production, processing, distribution, storage or combustion of fossil fuels, or waste incineration, unless it promotes a faster European energy independence and enhances energy efficiency, related to low carbon high efficiency co-generation and efficient district heating systems;
Amendment 5 #
2019/2210(INI)
2. Recalls that the EU is the main trade partner of the Western Balkan countries and that bilateral trade doubled between 2006 and 2016; notes, however, that the EU continuously runs an unsustainable trade surplus with the Western Balkans that this trade expansion has overall been to the benefit of the Western Balkan partners as in the last 10 years, the region increased its exports to the EU by 130% against a more modest increase of EU exports to the region of 49%;
Amendment 1 #
2019/2199(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Stresses the importance of the use of the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights by Member States at a national level by national courts and through inclusion in legislative procedures; regrets that there has only been a limited attempt at promoting the application of its provisions, even though it is an obligation stated in Article 51 of the Charter;
Amendment 9 #
2019/2199(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Amendment 13 #
2019/2199(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 b (new)
Paragraph 1 b (new)
1b. Reminds the Commission of its institutional duty to analyse citizens’ complaints in relation to possible violations of fundamental rights within the Member States;
Amendment 14 #
2019/2199(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 c (new)
Paragraph 1 c (new)
1c. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to ensure EU citizens are informed about the right to submit petitions to the European Parliament and the right of recourse to the Ombudsman as a means to uphold their rights and report violations, as laid down in Article 44 of the Charter and Article 227 TFEU;
Amendment 16 #
2019/2199(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 d (new)
Paragraph 1 d (new)
1d. Highlights the need to improve the role of petitions in a dialogue and interaction with EU citizens, concerning cases of maladministration by European Union institutions, bodies, offices or agencies; reminds that petitions are usually the earliest indicators of the situation of fundamental rights in the Member States;
Amendment 18 #
2019/2199(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Notes with concern that a number of Member States have not fully or correctly implemented the Council Framework Decision of 28 November 2008 on combating certain forms and expressions of racism and xenophobia by means of criminal law1 and its minimum standards on offences of denying, condoning and grossly trivialising certain crimes; _________________ 1 OJ L 328 of 6.12.2008, p. 55-58.
Amendment 23 #
2019/2199(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Calls on the Commission to remove existing obstacles within the internal market to enable the full exercise of the right of free movement for EU citizens, and implement targeted effective measures to protect EU borders from irregular and illegal migration;
Amendment 25 #
2019/2199(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 b (new)
Paragraph 2 b (new)
2b. Calls on all the EU institutions and Member States to ensure respect for the principles of democracy, the rule of law, the universality and indivisibility of human rights and fundamental freedoms for EU citizens both in the Member States and on the international scene; highlights the need to avoid misinformation which influences the aspirations of potential global migrants and to raise awareness on the risks of irregular migration and migrant smuggling, and on alternative legal pathways to Europe;
Amendment 27 #
2019/2199(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 c (new)
Paragraph 2 c (new)
2c. Believes that the Commission could do more to promote knowledge of the Charter, in particular the effect of Article 51 thereof, by means of targeted campaigns both in the Member States and on the international scene, and of the procedures for obtaining redress when EU citizens’ fundamental rights are violated; believes that the EU fight against racism, xenophobia and other forms of intolerance begins from clear communication and correct official exchange of information;
Amendment 28 #
2019/2199(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Emphasises that an independent judiciary, freedom of expression and information and media pluralism are crucial components of the rule of law; calls on the Commission to enforce these core EU values when infringed by Member States;
Amendment 46 #
2019/2199(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Stresses the need to guarantee the fundamental rights of people with disabilities, to benefit from measures designed to ensure their independence, social and occupational integration and participation in the life of the community, as set out in Article 26 of the Charter; calls on the Commission and the Member States to ensure that these rights are properly respected, applied and monitored in a transparent manner; Stresses the importance to improve the online procedure for petitions, ensure website compliance with accessibility standards and design online tools especially for persons with disabilities, focusing on web accessibility for blind, visually impaired, deaf, disabled and dyslexic visitors;
Amendment 59 #
2019/2199(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Calls on all the EU institutions and Member States to ensure a Human- centered design for Artificial Intelligence (AI) and big data; stresses especially that AI must reflect realistic conceptions of user needs and human psychology and that the development of new technologies must accept human brain - intelligence and behaviour the way it is and avoid the notion of perfection in technology; recommends EU guidelines and ethical rules when designing, developing, deploying, implementing or using AI products and services in the EU;
Amendment 62 #
2019/2199(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 b (new)
Paragraph 5 b (new)
5b. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to provide guidelines, fostering the adoption of ethical standards and adopting legally binding instruments in order to, inter alia, set common rules on transparency, set common requirements for fundamental rights impact assessments and provide an adequate legal framework for AI-based technologies;
Amendment 63 #
2019/2199(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 c (new)
Paragraph 5 c (new)
5c. Calls European Agency for Fundamental Rights (FRA) to be committed to the provision of equality of opportunity and make the EU Code of Ethics as a statement of abiding principles that address changing technology and development practices;
Amendment 64 #
2019/2199(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
Amendment 74 #
2019/2199(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Highlights that gender-based violence remains a serious and unacceptable violation of human rights and that important steps need to be taken at European and national level to eliminate this phenomenon and to decisively mitigate its side-effects;
Amendment 78 #
2019/2199(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 b (new)
Paragraph 6 b (new)
6b. Notes the increase in the number of petitions concerning the economic and social crisis in Europe, which has resulted in many infringements of fundamental rights;
Amendment 79 #
2019/2199(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 c (new)
Paragraph 6 c (new)
6c. Is deeply convinced that austerity measures have led to a continuous deterioration in fundamental rights protection in the EU, causing, among other things, alarming youth unemployment rates, a huge increase of poverty and social marginalisation; calls for an immediate stop to all austerity measures and calls for both the EU and its Member States to deliver targeted policies aimed at securing high-quality and decent jobs and social protection measures, primarily focusing on European citizens that are facing poverty, social exclusion and consequences of illegal immigration;
Amendment 82 #
2019/2199(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 d (new)
Paragraph 6 d (new)
6d. Highlights the fact that, in certain Member States, the management mechanisms and national plans for centres for migrants could give rise to major local conflicts; notes the warnings of potentially explosive tensions on EU borders and especially on the Greek islands in over-crowded camps, following clashes between security forces and thousands of migrants and refugees;
Amendment 85 #
2019/2199(INI)
6e. Highlights the challenges of migrants reception and calls on the Member States to emphasise on the role of regional and local authorities in the formulation and implementation of migrant integration policies;
Amendment 87 #
2019/2199(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 f (new)
Paragraph 6 f (new)
Amendment 48 #
2019/2197(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Points out that significant aspects of the global context have been shifting and have proven to be unpredictable with tensions in the last two years; reiterates its support for a rules- based, predictable and fair trading system that needs to be safeguarded and promoted;
Amendment 60 #
2019/2197(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Insists that EU trade strategy must continue to promote EU interests and values when contending with new challenges worldwide in order to keep and increase the competitiveness of its industry and generate economic growth; considers, therefore, that an ambitious multilateral and plurilateral agenda, the conclusion of win-win comprehensive trade agreements and their effective implementation and the elimination of unjustified trade barriers constitute the best way to make the EU more competitive in a globalised world
Amendment 108 #
2019/2197(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Stresses that despite recent tensupports an ambitionus in tTransatlantic relations,Agenda; the EU should continue to work with the USA as a partner, with whom it has to find solutions to trade issues of common interest; is therefore of the view that a limited trade agreement with the US should be considered as a first important stepping stone towards a more comprehensive EU- US trade deal, unleashing the full potential of the transatlantic trade ties;
Amendment 127 #
2019/2197(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Notes that China remains a market of opportunities because of its size and growth, but that great challenges remain for EU businesses due tothat harm the economic prospects of European businesses and the employment in the EU remain, these consist in the consolidation of the state-led Chinese economy, where state-owned businesses benefit from exclusive or dominating market access; condemns all types of discriminatory measures facing EU companies in China and; calls on the Commission to constantly monitor the persistent acts of discrimination and work with the Chinese authorities in order to put an end to such acsuccessfully address challenges that European companies face when competing with Chines companies on the EU market or third markets;
Amendment 130 #
2019/2197(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 a (new)
Paragraph 12 a (new)
12 a. Underlines that China is the EU’s second-biggest trading partner and the EU is China’s biggest trading partner; is of the opinion that fair competition between European and Chinese firms would lead to more opportunities and greater innovation;
Amendment 136 #
2019/2197(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Encourages the Commission to conclude negotiateions on an ambitious investment agreement, which removes all barriers to EU investments, and looks forward to a conclusion of the negotiations by the end of 2020 as agreed in the EU- China Summit in 2019; firmly believes, however, that substance of the agreement should be prioritised over the speed of its conclusion;
Amendment 168 #
2019/2197(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Reiterates its concern over the poor use of preference utilisation in the EU’s FTAs; notes, in particular, a large divergence in utilisation by the EU’s exporters in different agreements and little divergence in utilisation between the EU’s importers; calls on the Commission to further analyse preference utilisation and come up with new innovative tools and practical solutions; highlights the importance of flexible, streamlined, and easy rules of origin in this regard;
Amendment 171 #
2019/2197(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 a (new)
Paragraph 17 a (new)
17 a. Takes note of the new Chief Trade Enforcement Officer to be nominated; is of the opinion that the Chief Trade Enforcement Officer should not only monitor and enforce environmental and labour protection obligations of the EU trade agreements with third countries but focus on implementation of all chapters of trade agreements in order to guarantee that these are used to their full potential;
Amendment 177 #
2019/2197(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 b (new)
Paragraph 17 b (new)
17 b. Calls for further exchange of good practices between the Member States among each other and between the Member States and the Commission with view to achieving synergies and improving outcomes;
Amendment 182 #
2019/2197(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 a (new)
Paragraph 18 a (new)
18 a. Calls for proper enforcement and deepening of existing Economic Partnership Agreements (EPAs) with aim to boost trade exchanges and investment and ultimately create global continent to continent trade agreement,
Amendment 211 #
2019/2197(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23
Paragraph 23
23. Underlines its determination to establish the closest relationship possible with the United Kingdom, based on the principles regarding trade, investments and competitiveness, aTakes a pragmatic approach towards the trade relations with the UK- these should be comprehensive and ambitious aiming at zero tariffs and zero quota and should be based on principles set out in its resolution of 12 February 2020 on the proposed mandate for negotiations for a new partnership with the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland7 ; notes that the Political Declaration of 17 October 2019 supported by the United Kingdom states that the future economic partnership will be underpinned by provisions ensuring a level playing field for open and fair competition; _________________ 7 Texts adopted, P9_TA(2020)0033.
Amendment 294 #
2019/2197(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 36 a (new)
Paragraph 36 a (new)
36 a. Calls on the European Commission and the governments of EU Member States to act in close cooperation with the business community - to make every effort to raise awareness and promote EU trade agreements among SMEs;
Amendment 3 #
2019/2193(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas maritime transport and ports play a key role in the EU economy, with 90% of goods arriving by sea; whereas, during 2018, the European shipping directly contributed €54 billion to the EU's GDP. Taking into account the spillover effects onto other sectors such as supply chain and worker spending impacts, the total contribution stands at €149 billion; whereas it directly employs 685,000 people, and it supports up to 2 million jobs when including the impact on other sectors;
Amendment 17 #
2019/2193(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas the maritime sector is the sector which has the least-regulated emissions at European level, even though it uses heavy fuel oil, which isusing however scrubbers and minimising the mostair polluting fuelon emissions from ships;
Amendment 18 #
2019/2193(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas the maritime sector is the sector which has the least-regulated emissions at European level, even though it uses heavy fuel oil, which is the most polluting fuel; whereas, due to the nature of this sector, it is more efficient to focus on global instead of EU legislation;
Amendment 67 #
2019/2193(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Notes that, in the maritime sector, the shipowner is not always the same as the person or entity commercially operating the ship. Therefore, the "polluter pays" principle should apply to and make responsible the party responsible for the commercial operation of the ship. This is the commercial entity that pays for the fuel that the ship consumes, such as the shipowner, the manager, the time charterer or the bareboat charterer;
Amendment 139 #
2019/2193(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Calls on the Commission to provide for the extension of these emission control areas to all EU seas in order to achieve a uniform reduction in the permitted NOx and SOx emission levels from ships, when some specific proposals shall be proposed and adopted;
Amendment 167 #
2019/2193(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Calls on the Commission to integrate sail propulsion into the FuelEU Maritime initiativepromote initiatives for zero carbon fuels in order to sustainably minimise the air pollution from the maritime sector;
Amendment 2 #
2019/2178(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 1 a (new)
Citation 1 a (new)
— having regard the United Nation Convention of the Law of the Sea;
Amendment 122 #
2019/2178(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4 a. Calls the Commission to examine adapting the (EC) 1005/2008 (IUU Regulation), in order to provide the possibility of banning the imports from third states that do not cooperate in encountering the illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing;
Amendment 170 #
2019/2178(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Calls on the Libyan and Tunisian authorities to put an end to all restrictions on and acts of harassment against EU fishing vessels, and to ensure that fishers can carry out their legitimate activities without fear of reprisals; calls on the Libyan authorities to comply with UNCLOS, to denounce the illegal agreements with Turkey, and to bring their legislation into line with the principles of sustainable fishing, in keeping with GFCM policies and decisions;
Amendment 171 #
2019/2178(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Calls on the Libyan and Tunisian authorities to put an end to all restrictions on and acts of harassment against EU fishing vessels, and to ensure that fishers can carry out their legitimate activities without fear of reprisals; calls on the Libyan authorities to urgently comply with UNCLOS and to bring their legislation into line with the principles of sustainable fishing, in keeping with GFCM policies and decisions;
Amendment 178 #
2019/2178(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Calls on the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy to step up the Union’s efforts to uphold the international law, security and the rule of law in the southern Mediterranean;
Amendment 10 #
2019/2176(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital Ζ a (new)
Recital Ζ a (new)
Ga. whereas the European Council confirmed on 12 December 2019 conclusions that the Turkey-Libya Memorandum of Understanding on the delimitation of maritime jurisdictions in the Mediterranean Sea violates the sovereign rights of third countries, does not comply with the Law of the Sea and cannot have legal consequences for third countries;
Amendment 11 #
2019/2176(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital Ζ b (new)
Recital Ζ b (new)
Gb. whereas the European Council has confirmed the European Union's position on Turkey's illegal drilling activities in the Exclusive Economic Zone of Cyprus;
Amendment 12 #
2019/2176(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital Ζ c (new)
Recital Ζ c (new)
Gc. whereas Turkey must avoid threats and actions that harm good neighbourly relations and must respect the sovereignty and jurisdiction of the EU Member States over their territorial waters and airspace, as well as all their sovereign rights, including, notably, the right to undertake exploration for and to exploit, preserve and manage natural resources in accordance with EU and international law, including the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea;
Amendment 19 #
2019/2176(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Calls on the Commission, the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, the Council of the EU and all EU Member States to consider suspending all financial agreements between the EU and Turkey, in particular freezing of pre-accession assistance to Turkey, until the EU is convinced that Turkey is fulfilling its contractual obligations to properly manage the funds and fully complies with EU and international law;
Amendment 21 #
2019/2176(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Is deeply concerned about the lack of respect for freedom of religion, discrimination against religious minorities, including Christians and Alevis; calls on the Turkish authorities to conduct effective reforms in the area of freedom of thought, conscience and religion.
Amendment 22 #
2019/2176(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 b (new)
Paragraph 1 b (new)
1b. Strongly condemns any actions to promote the extremist view that the physiognomy of the Hagia Sophia historical-religious monument should be transformed into a mosque.
Amendment 23 #
2019/2176(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 c (new)
Paragraph 1 c (new)
1c. Recommends that the Commission and the Council, in accordance with the negotiating Framework, formally suspend the accession negotiations with Turkey.
Amendment 24 #
2019/2176(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 d (new)
Paragraph 1 d (new)
1d. Calls on Turkey to withdraw its troops from the island of Cyprus and refrain from actions altering the demographic balance on the island through a policy of illegal settlements.
Amendment 59 #
2019/2176(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas an analysis of the Commission’s reports on Turkey since 2014 and, in particular, the 2019 and 2020 reports, reveals consistently that Turkey has increasingly and rapidly distanced itself from the EU’s values and its normative framework;
Amendment 73 #
2019/2176(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D
Recital D
D. whereas, in spite of this principled stance by Parliament and all of the current circumstances, the European Council, in its conclusions of 1-2 October 2020, offered Turkey a renewed and broad positive agenda, provided that constructive efforts by Turkey to stop illegal activities vis-à-vis Greece and Cyprus are sustained, in a further attempt to restore our relations;
Amendment 83 #
2019/2176(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D a (new)
Recital D a (new)
Da. whereas, the European Council, in the same conclusions, highlighted that, in case of renewed unilateral actions or provocations in breach of International Law by Turkey, the EU will use all the instruments and the options at its disposal, including in accordance with Article 29 TEU and Article 215 TFEU, in order to defend its interests and those of its Member States, and take decisions as appropriate at the latest at its December meeting;
Amendment 85 #
2019/2176(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D a (new)
Recital D a (new)
Da. whereas in recent years, human rights and the rule of law have consistently declined in Turkey and its foreign policy towards the EU and Member States has increasingly become belligerent;
Amendment 92 #
2019/2176(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D b (new)
Recital D b (new)
Db. whereas the Turkish directorate of religious affairs (Diyanet) produces educational material for children that encourages them to "become martyrs", creating the fundaments of future terrorism;
Amendment 93 #
2019/2176(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D d (new)
Recital D d (new)
Dd. whereas the Turkish Directorate of Religious Affairs, also known as the Diyanet, has taken on a Muslim Brotherhood identity and has funded many mosques in Europe, some of which have become Turkish propaganda tools and hubs for espionage;
Amendment 95 #
2019/2176(INI)
Db. whereas Turkey has continuously exploited the migration crisis to leverage concessions and funding from the EU and escalated tensions on the Greek-Turkish border;
Amendment 98 #
2019/2176(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D c (new)
Recital D c (new)
Dc. whereas France and Greece have called for the suspension of the EU's customs union with Turkey;
Amendment 106 #
2019/2176(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Notes with concern that Turkey’s continuous and growing distancing from European values and standards as well as its belligerent foreign policy towards the EU and Member States has brought EU- Turkey relations to a historical low point, having deteriorated to such an extent that it requires both parties to profoundly reassess the current framework of relationsfor the EU's relations with Turkey to be reviewed;
Amendment 114 #
2019/2176(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Strongly supports the calls by France and Greece to suspend the EU- Turkey customs union;
Amendment 119 #
2019/2176(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Notes that Turkey’s lack of commitment to carrying out the reforms assumed in the accession process has made the latter inadequate to frame a complex relationship that has progressively become more transactional and driven by circumstances, belligerent and more adversarial;
Amendment 132 #
2019/2176(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Is deeply concerned that, over the years, the lack of progress in Turkey’s convergence has now transformed into a full withdrawal, marked by a stark regression in three main areas: backsliding on the rule of law and fundamental rights, adopting regressive institutional reforms and pursuing a confrontational foreign policy; is further concerned by the fact that this regression has increasingly been accompanied by an explicit anti-EU narrative; calls, in this context, on Turkey to reassess the sincerity of its commitment to the UN Charter Articles 1, 2, and 4 and the EU path, as an indispensable component of the viability of the entire accession process;
Amendment 134 #
2019/2176(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Is deeply concerned that, over the years, the lack of progress in Turkey’s convergence has now transformed into a full withdrawal, marked by a stark regression in three main areas: backsliding on the rule of law and fundamental rights, adopting regressive institutional reforms and pursuing a war-mongering and confrontational foreign policy; is further concerned by the fact that this regression has increasingly been accompanied by an explicit anti-EU narrative; calls, in this context, on Turkey to reassess the sincerity of its commitment to the EU path, as an indispensable component of the viability of the entire accession process;
Amendment 140 #
2019/2176(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Is deeply concerned that, over the years, the lack of progress in Turkey’s convergence has now transformed into a full withdrawal, marked by a stark regression in three main areas: backsliding on the rule of law and fundamental rights, adopting regressive institutional reforms and pursuing a confrontational and belligerent foreign policy; is further concerned by the fact that this regression has increasingly been accompanied by an explicit anti-EU and anti-EU Member States' narrative; calls, in this context, on Turkey to reassess the sincerity of its commitment to the EU path, as an indispensable component of the viability of the entire accession processurgently cease its adversarial and belligerent policies towards the EU;
Amendment 148 #
2019/2176(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Stresses that no incentive that the EU could offer can ever replace the much- needed political will and commitment to build a mature democracy and, in turn, become a member of the EUand thriving democracy;
Amendment 152 #
2019/2176(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Stresses that, since Parliament’s last report, the situation, far from improving, has deteriorated even further; firmly insists, therefore, on the formal suspension of accession negotiations with Turkey, in order for both sides to review in a realistic manner the appropriateness of the current framework and its ability to function, or, if necessary, to explore possible new models for future relations;
Amendment 162 #
2019/2176(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Stresses that, since Parliament’s last report, the situation, far from improving, has deteriorated even further; firmly insists, therefore, on the formal suspension of accession negotiations with Turkey, in order for both sides to review in a realistic manner the appropriateness of the current framework and its ability to function, or, and to impose an arms embargo, until Turkey cancels all its illegal military operations ifn necessary, to explore possible new models for future relationighbouring countries;
Amendment 163 #
2019/2176(INI)
5. Stresses that, since Parliament’s last report, the situation, far from improving, has deteriorated even further; firmly insists, therefore, on the formal suspension of accession negotiations with Turkey, in order for both sides to review in a realistic manner the appropriateness of the current framework and its ability to function, or, if necessary,and to explore possible new models for future relationsof cooperation, if Turkey ceases its belligerent policies against the EU;
Amendment 186 #
2019/2176(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. RegretStrongly condemns the current lack of understanding between the EU and Turkey, but reaffirmsand respect by Turkey towards the EU and its Member States, calls on Turkey to stop it's firm conviction that Turkey is a strategic neighbour and ally with which the EU wishes to have the best possible relationprovocations, violations and blackmail towards the EU and its Member States;
Amendment 195 #
2019/2176(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
Amendment 215 #
2019/2176(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Is appalled by the serious backsliding ontotal shutdown on Rule of Law and fundamental freedoms revealing the dire human rights situation in Turkey and the continued erosion of democracy and the rule of lawpass over from a democratic to an authoritarian regime;
Amendment 233 #
2019/2176(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Notes with deep concern that, despite the formal lifting of the state of emergency in July 2018, its impact on democracy and fundamental rights continues to be strongly felt;, as, inter alia, that a plethora of legal provisions and restrictive elements of the emergency rule have been integrated into law.
Amendment 370 #
2019/2176(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 a (new)
Paragraph 20 a (new)
20a. Notes that the Turkish deep state continues to terrorise the diverse linguistic communities of the country from using their mother tongues, by continuing a cultural genocide that started with the genocides of the Greeks, Armenians and Assyrians upon the founding of the Turkish Republic;
Amendment 378 #
2019/2176(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
Paragraph 21
21. Urges Turkey to protect the rights of minorities and vulnerable groups, including women, LGBTI people and ethnic andthe ethnic minorities of Greeks, Armenians, Jews and people with such origins, women, LGBTI and Alevi, Christian and Jewish religious minorities;
Amendment 400 #
2019/2176(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21 a (new)
Paragraph 21 a (new)
21a. Strongly condemns the rise of anti- Armenian sentiment in Turkey, which has ignited further by Turkey's malign interference in the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict;
Amendment 409 #
2019/2176(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21 b (new)
Paragraph 21 b (new)
21b. Strongly condemns the rise of anti- Semitism in Turkey, which according to reports, has increasingly become more virulent since the outbreak of the Covid- 19 pandemic with the spread of conspiracy theories in Turkish media, including on social media;
Amendment 429 #
2019/2176(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22
Paragraph 22
22. Is alarmed by the consolidation of an authoritarian interpretation of the presidential system; is deeply concerned about the continued hyper-centralisation of power in the Presidency, which does not ensure a sound and effective separation of powers between the executive and the legislative branches and the judiciary; Notes the increased number of reports on financial interests between the Turkish President and leaders of states that act inexplicably supportive towards Turkey;
Amendment 438 #
2019/2176(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23
Paragraph 23
23. Is concerned about the ever more frequent use of a hyper-nationalist narrative among the ruling elite that increasingly gives rise to antagonistic approaches towards the EU or its Member States; is concerned about the increasing clout of religious conservatism that has taken on a Muslim Brotherhood identity in political life;
Amendment 441 #
2019/2176(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23
Paragraph 23
23. Is concerned about the ever more frequent use of a hyper-nationalist and war-mongering narrative among the ruling elite that increasingly gives rise to antagonistic approaches towards the EU or its Member States; is concerned about the increasing clout of religious conservatism in political life;
Amendment 461 #
2019/2176(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24
Paragraph 24
24. Strongly condemns the removal of 47 democratically elected mayors from office on the basis of questionable evidence and, in particular, their arbitrary replacement by unelected trustees appointed by the central government; strongly believes these unlawful decisions constitute a direct attack on the most basic principles of democracy, depriving millions of voters of their democratically elected representation;
Amendment 476 #
2019/2176(INI)
25. Recalls the laudable role played by Turkey in responding to the migration crisis resulting from the war in Syria; takes the view that the EU should continue to give the necessary support to Syrian refugees and host communities in Turkey; supports an objective assessment of the EU-Turkey Statement and underlines the importance of both parties’ compliance with their respective commitmentsDeplores Turkey's exploitation of the migration crisis resulting from the war in Syria, its threats and blackmail against the EU;
Amendment 481 #
2019/2176(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25
Paragraph 25
25. Recalls the laudable role played by Turkey in responding to the migration crisis resulting from the war in Syria; notes that Turkey used its role in order to blackmail and destabilise the EU; takes the view that the EU should continue to give the necessary support to Syrian refugees and host communities in Turkey; supports an objective assessment of the EU-Turkey Statement and underlines the importance of both parties’ compliance with their respective commitments;
Amendment 495 #
2019/2176(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25 a (new)
Paragraph 25 a (new)
25a. Is alarmed by the fact that Turkey’s foreign policy increasingly collides with the priorities and goals of EU’s common foreign and security policy; notes with deep concern that the rate of Turkey’s alignment with the common foreign policy of the EU is constantly deteriorating and is at present reduced to 14%, which is a historic low.
Amendment 501 #
2019/2176(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26
Paragraph 26
Amendment 532 #
2019/2176(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27
Paragraph 27
27. Is deeply concerned by the ongoing dispute in the Eastern Mediterranean and the related risk of a military escalation;Turkey’s unprecedented illegal and aggressive behaviour in the Eastern Mediterranean and the Aegean Sea, its warmongering rhetoric and the related risk of a military escalation by country that still has the status of an EU candidate country, against EU Member States; strongly condemns Turkey’s violations of Greek national airspace, including overflights of inhabited areas, and territorial sea, a conduct which not only constitutes a serious, ongoing violation of International Law, but also creates the risk of an armed incident; strongly condemns Turkey’s illegal activities in Greek and Cypriot waters, which violate bothe sovereignty, the sovereign rights of EU Member States and iInternational lLaw; expresses its full solidarity with Greece and the Republic of Cyprus; urges Turkey to engage in the peaceful settlement of disputes and to refrain from any unilateral and illegal action or threat; expresses its grave concern for the illegal Turkish fishing activities within Greek territorial waters in the Aegean Sea and the unregulated and unreported fishing activities of Turkish fishing fleet in international waters in the Aegean Sea and the Eastern Mediterranean; urges Turkey to fully respect international law and the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea, to engage in the peaceful settlement of disputes and to refrain from any unilateral and illegal action or threat; notes that the Council’s Conclusions of 15 July 2019 in light of Turkey’s continued and new illegal drilling activities , not to hold the Association Council and further meetings of the EU- Turkey high-level dialogues for the time being, along with the Council’s Decision 2019/1894, of 11 November 2019, to impose restrictive measures in view of Turkey’s unauthorized drilling activities in the Eastern Mediterranean, are the first instances where such reactions were deemed necessary in view of the conduct of a candidate country;
Amendment 563 #
2019/2176(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 28
Paragraph 28
28. CStrongly condemns the partial reopening of Varosha beach, which violates international law and UN Security Council Resolutions 550 and 789 and undermines mutual trust and therefore the prospect of the resumption of direct talks on the comprehensive resolution of the Cyprus issue; underlines the importance of the status of Varosha and calls on Turkey to immediately reverse this action; reiterates its support for a fair, comprehensive and viable settlement on the basis of a bi-communal, bi-zonal federation with political equalitywith the withdrawal of the Turkish army, as set out in the relevant UN Security Council resolutions in accordance with International law, the EU acquis and the principles on which the Union is founded;
Amendment 594 #
2019/2176(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 29
Paragraph 29
29. Strongly condemns the Turkish military interventions in Syria, especially in the northeast and Idlib, which constitute grave violations of international law and calls on the Turkish government to end its illegal occupation of northern Syria by withdrawing its military and paramilitary proxy forces;
Amendment 596 #
2019/2176(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 29
Paragraph 29
29. Strongly condemns the Turkish military interventinvasions in northeast Syria, especially in the northeast and Idlib, which constitute grave violations of international law;
Amendment 598 #
2019/2176(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 29 a (new)
Paragraph 29 a (new)
29a. Strongly condemns the Turkish support to jihadism in the EU but also in northern Africa, middle east, central Asia and the Indian subcontinent;
Amendment 612 #
2019/2176(INI)
30. Calls on Turkey to remain committed to the peaceful resolution of the conflict in Libya under the auspices of the UN, and to fully adhere tostop immediately violating the arms embargo imposed by the UN Security Council;
Amendment 627 #
2019/2176(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 31
Paragraph 31
31. Regrets that, rather than calling for an end to the violence and for a resumption of peaceful negotiations supporting the efforts of the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) Minsk Group, Turkey instead decided to unconditionally sustain the military actions of one of the sides in the recent conflict in Nagorno-Karabakh and in violation of the International Law, sent foreign proxy forces from Syria to support the war effort;
Amendment 630 #
2019/2176(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 31
Paragraph 31
31. Regrets that, rather than calling for an end to the violence and for a resumption of peaceful negotiations supporting the efforts of the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) Minsk Group, Turkey instead decided to unconditionally sustain the military actions of one of the sides in the recent conflict in Nagorno-Karabakh and sent foreign jihadist fighters from Syria to fight in the conflict;
Amendment 636 #
2019/2176(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 31
Paragraph 31
31. RegretsStrongly condemns the fact that, rather than calling for an end to the violence and for a resumption of peaceful negotiations supporting the efforts of the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) Minsk Group, Turkey instead decided to unconditionally sustain the military actions of invasione of the sidesAzerbaijan in the recent conflict in Nagorno-Karabakh;
Amendment 645 #
2019/2176(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 31 a (new)
Paragraph 31 a (new)
31a. Deplores Turkish funding of mosques in Europe through its Religious Affairs Ministry, also known as the Diyanet, which serve as hubs for the Muslim Brotherhood and Turkish espionage, greatly undermining the security and social cohesion of Member States;
Amendment 666 #
2019/2176(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 32
Paragraph 32
32. Believes that it is high time to fully review the EU’s relations with Turkey and to define a comprehensive, unified and coherent strategy for the medium to long term, among all EU institutions and Member States;
Amendment 676 #
2019/2176(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 33
Paragraph 33
33. Takes the view that enhancing communication and dialogue at all levels are key to restoring mutual trust between the EU and Turkey; deplores the continuous and unjustified refusal of the Turkish side to reinstate the normal functioning of the EU- - Turkey Joint Parliamentary Committee; at the same time, recalls that the Council’s decision of 15 July 2019 not to hold the EU – Turkey Association Council and further meetings of the EU – Turkey high level dialogues by virtue of Turkish illegal drilling activities in the Eastern Mediterranean, remains valid;
Amendment 682 #
2019/2176(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 33
Paragraph 33
33. Takes the view that enhancing communication and dialogue at all levels are key to restoring mutual trust between the EU and Turkey; dDeplores the continuous and unjustified refusal of the Turkish side to reinstate the normal functioning of the EU- Turkey Joint Parliamentary Committee and calls for the immediate termination of accession negotiations and the suspension of the customs union between Turkey and the EU;
Amendment 686 #
2019/2176(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 33 a (new)
Paragraph 33 a (new)
33a. Takes into account not only the absence of any progress in engaging with Turkey, but also the renewed escalation on the Turkish side by unilateral actions and provocations in breach of International Law by the latter, and calls on the Council to develop a list of further restrictive measures that should be sectoral and targeted, including an arms embargo and trade measures; in this spirit, recalls the European Council’s conclusions of 1-2 October 2020 that the EU will use all the instruments and the options at its disposal, including in accordance with Articles 29 TEU and 215 TFEU, in order to defend the interests of its Member States and its interests as a whole;
Amendment 2 #
2019/2175(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 6
Citation 6
— having regard to UN Security Council Resolution 1244 of 10 June 1999, to the International Court of Justice (ICJ) Advisory Opinion of 22 July 2010 on the accordance with international law of the unilateral declaration of independence in respect of Kosovo, and to UN General Assembly Resolution 64/298 of 9 September 2010, which acknowledged the content of the ICJ opinion and welcomed the EU’s readiness to facilitate dialogue between Serbia and Kosovo,*1a __________________ 1aThis designation is without prejudice to positions on status and is in line with UNSCR 1244/1999 and the ICJ Opinion on the Kosovo declaration of independence.
Amendment 4 #
2019/2175(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 6
Citation 6
— having regard to UN Security Council Resolution 1244 of 10 June 1999, to the International Court of Justice (ICJ) Advisory Opinion of 22 July 2010 on the accordance with international law of the unilateral declaration of independence in respect of Kosovo*, and to UN General Assembly Resolution 64/298 of 9 September 2010, which acknowledged the content of the ICJ opinion and welcomed the EU’s readiness to facilitate dialogue between Serbia and Kosovo*,
Amendment 6 #
2019/2175(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 7
Citation 7
— having regard to the first agreement on principles governing the normalisation of relations between the governments of Serbia and Kosovo* of 19 April 2013 and the agreements of 25 August 2015, and to the ongoing EU-facilitated dialogue for the normalisation of relations,
Amendment 26 #
2019/2175(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D
Recital D
D. whereas Serbia has been continuously engaged in the normalisation of relations with Kosovo; *1a; __________________ 1a This designation is without prejudice to positions on status and is in line with UNSCR 1244/1999 and the ICJ Opinion on the Kosovo declaration of independence.
Amendment 31 #
2019/2175(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital F
Recital F
F. whereas Serbia has remained committed to creating a functioning market economy and has continued to implement the obligations of the Stabilisation and Association Agreement, although a number ofshowing progress with the remaining compliance issues remain;
Amendment 49 #
2019/2175(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Welcomes the fact that EU membership continues to be Serbia’s strategic goal and that it is among the priorities of the newly elected government;
Amendment 67 #
2019/2175(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Notes that the European Commission assessed that an overall balance is currently ensured between progress under the Rule of Law and normalisation, on the one side, and progress in the negotiations across chapters, on the other side; Calls on the European Commission to develop procedures for a new enlargement methodology, to use the new methodology as an opportunity to accelerate the enlargement process to the Western Balkans and to define, together with Serbia, new steps in Serbia's negotiation process.
Amendment 74 #
2019/2175(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Notes that Serbia has continued aligning its legislation with the acquis; underlines that progress on the rule of law and fundamental rights chapters, as well as on the normalisation of relations with Kosovo, continues to be essential and will determine the pace of accession negotiations;
Amendment 76 #
2019/2175(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Notes that Serbia has continued aligning its legislation with the acquis; underlines that progress on the rule of law and fundamental rights chapters, as well as on the normalisation of relations with Kosovo*, continues to be essential and will determine the pace of accession negotiations;
Amendment 77 #
2019/2175(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Notes that Serbia has continued aligning its legislation with the acquis; underlines that increased progress on the rule of law and fundamental rights chapters, as well as on the normalisation of relations with Kosovo*, continues to be essential and will determinwill accelerate the pace of accession negotiations;
Amendment 102 #
2019/2175(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. BelievProposes that the Conference on the Future of Europe should seek ways of involving Serbian representatives;
Amendment 110 #
2019/2175(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Takes note of the conclusions of the final report of the OSCE/ODIHR special election assessment mission that the 21 June 2020 parliamentary elections were administered efficiently but that the dominance of the ruling party, including in the media, was of concern; calls on the authorities to address fully all ODIHR recommendations well ahead of the next elections;
Amendment 135 #
2019/2175(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Calls for the continuation of the IPD with the involvement of all relevant stakeholders and pro-European political forces in the countryWelcomes the readiness of the Government of Serbia to continue the inter-parliamentary dialogue in order to improve the election conditions;
Amendment 151 #
2019/2175(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 a (new)
Paragraph 12 a (new)
12a. Notes that new legislation on prevention of corruption was put into force on 01 September 2020;
Amendment 156 #
2019/2175(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. UrgNotes the Serbian parliament to adopt constitutional reforms aimed at strengthening the indepat the Government has drafted a proposal for constitutional reforms, which has been positively assessed by the Venice Commission, and sent it to the competent committee of the Assembly, which should adopt amendmence of the judiciaryts in accordance with the prescribed procedure;
Amendment 168 #
2019/2175(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Welcomes improvements to the practices and procedures of the national assembly; underlines that the quality of the legislative process still needs to be improved by increasing transparency and social dialogue and ensuring that independent regulatory bodies are empowered to exercise their oversight roles effectivelyNotes that in 2019, Serbia's Assembly adopted the annual reports of all independent regulatory bodies for 2018, and that the reports for 2019 entered the regular parliamentary adoption procedure;
Amendment 231 #
2019/2175(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Underlines the need for protection of LGBTIall fundamental rights; calls for more adequate responses from the authorities to hate speech and hate-motivated crimes;
Amendment 253 #
2019/2175(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22
Paragraph 22
22. Stresses that the normalisation of relations between Serbia and Kosovo is a priority and a precondition for EU accession; calls for active and constructive engagement in the EU-facilitated dialogue led by the EU Special Representative seeking a comprehensive and legally binding agreement, in accordance with internaWelcomes Serbia's active and constructive participation in the dialogue with Pristina and the implementation of the agreed obligations under the Brussels Agreement; welcomes the fact that Serbia has not introduced countermeasures to the Pristional law; reiterates its call to move forward with the full implementation, i authorities after the introduction of 100% tariffs on goods faith and in a timely manner, of all the agreements already reachedrom Serbia introduced by Pristina in November 2018;
Amendment 255 #
2019/2175(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22
Paragraph 22
22. Stresses that the normalisation of relations between Serbia and Kosovo* is a priority and a precondition for EU accession; calls for active and constructive engagement in the EU-facilitated dialogue led by the EU Special Representative seeking a comprehensive and legally binding agreement, in accordance with international law; reiterates its call to move forward with the full implementation, in good faith and in a timely manner, of all the agreements already reached;
Amendment 344 #
2019/2175(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 34
Paragraph 34
34. Takes note of Serbia’s decision to sign a free trade agreement with the Eurasian Economic Union in October 2019; expects Serbia, however, to align with EU trade policy;
Amendment 346 #
2019/2175(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 34
Paragraph 34
34. Takes note of Serbia’s decision to sign a free trade agreement with the Eurasian Economic Union in October 2019; expects Serbia, however, to align with EU trade policy, following the example of Armenia that has been deepening its cooperation with the European Union, while being a member of the Eurasian Economic Union;
Amendment 359 #
2019/2175(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 36
Paragraph 36
36. Expresses concern over Serbia’s increasing dependence on defence equipment and technologies from the People’s Republic of China and the insufficient transparency of the security sector’s public procurement practices; cContinues to be concerned about Serbia’s close political and military cooperation with Russia;
Amendment 361 #
2019/2175(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 36
Paragraph 36
36. Expresses concern over Serbia’s increasing dependence on defence equipment and technologies from the People’s Republic of China and the insufficient transparency of the security sector’s public procurement practices; continues to be concerned about Serbia’s close political and military cooperation with Russia;
Amendment 369 #
2019/2175(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 36 a (new)
Paragraph 36 a (new)
36a. Takes note that Serbia, as part of its position of military neutrality, cooperates with all countries and military alliances, and that in the last few years it has held numerous military exercises with NATO.
Amendment 1 #
2019/2161(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 1
Citation 1
— having regard to Article 3(2) and (3) of the Treaty on European Union (TEU), and to Article 4(2)(a), (d) and (k), and Articles 9, 153 and 15374 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union (TFEU),
Amendment 98 #
2019/2161(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. notes that the Illegal, Unregulated and Unreported (IUU) fishing in the maritime zones of the EU poses unfair competition for the European fishermen;
Amendment 99 #
2019/2161(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 b (new)
Paragraph 7 b (new)
7b. calls the European Commission to support the national authorities acquire systems in order to be able to identify and report IUU fishing activities;
Amendment 142 #
2019/2161(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
Paragraph 21
21. Points out that the movement of labour between Member States, and even from third countries to the EU, is increasing and that any generational renewal of labour in fisheries that this movement could lead to continues to be hampered by the absence of standardisation in training and certification systems for fishers;
Amendment 185 #
2019/2161(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 36 a (new)
Paragraph 36 a (new)
36a. calls the EU to examine the value of measures like laying artificial reefs, in its exclusive economic zones, for the protection of marine life;
Amendment 220 #
2019/2161(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 40 a (new)
Paragraph 40 a (new)
40a. points out that there is substantial untapped potential in fishing tourism;
Amendment 257 #
2019/2161(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 46
Paragraph 46
46. Calls on the European Commission and the Member States to raise public awareness in Europe of the's schools and job search agencies on the employment opportunities and importance of fishing activities and the contribution made by of fishermen to food supply in Europe and the conservation of oceans and marine life, thereby debunking the preconception that fishermen are predators interested only in exploiting resources with no thought for the future;
Amendment 30 #
2019/2158(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Stresses that the decision to find space for up to 450 GW of offshore wind energy capacity is of the utmost importance; considers that the Member States have to declare, as soon as possible, their exclusive economic zones, according to the International Law of the Sea, in order to proceed with planning their offshore installations, without further due;
Amendment 53 #
2019/2158(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Highlights that a strong expansion of offshore wind energy production requires an intelligent approach to ensure its coexistence with the activities that already take place in the affected areas; believes that the European Institute of Innovation and Technology should have a role in the planning and deployment of the projects;
Amendment 84 #
2019/2158(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Calls on the Commission to collaborate closely with the Member States and neighbouring countries on maritime spatial planning, with a view to optimising the use of sea space and cross-sector cooperation, and minimising spatial conflicts;
Amendment 86 #
2019/2158(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8 a (new)
Paragraph 8 a (new)
8a. Calls on the EIB to examine the creation of funding schemes in order to support investments in large-scale projects in the EU seas;
Amendment 3 #
2019/2134(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A a new
Recital A a new
Aa. whereas the Union is still experiencing the worst economic, social and political crisis in its history, and promoting transparency and control over its administration by its citizens is becoming more imperative than ever;
Amendment 4 #
2019/2134(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B a new
Recital B a new
Ba. having regard to the ineffective approach adopted by the EU institutions in tackling the lack of transparency in both the EU decision-making process and in lobbying activities, which has gradually contributed to undermining the image of the EU;
Amendment 12 #
2019/2134(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital F a (new)
Recital F a (new)
Fa. whereas the Ombudsman has a crucial role to play in ensuring the accountability of the EU institutions and the maximum transparency and impartiality of the EU administration and decision-making processes in order to protect citizens’ rights, thereby increasing their trust, engagement and participation in the democratic life of the Union;
Amendment 22 #
2019/2134(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Stresses the need for and importance of more active citizen participation in decision-making and greater transparency in the way in which the administration operates as measures to strengthen the democratic legitimacy of the Union's institutions which are aimed at restoring confidence;
Amendment 30 #
2019/2134(INI)
3a. Stresses the need to improve and enhance the social dialogue as well as the dialogue between the bodies, institutions and citizens of the Union;
Amendment 31 #
2019/2134(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 b (new)
Paragraph 3 b (new)
3b. Stresses that restoring citizens' confidence in the Union's institutions is a primary concern of the European Parliament and is of the utmost socio- political and ethical importance;
Amendment 52 #
2019/2134(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Recognises that the public's right of access to documents of the Union's institutions is the protected and inalienable right of every EU citizen directly emanating from the democratic principle, so that a corresponding obligation of the Union of compliance and accountability is established. The European Parliament stresses the need to further promote the relevant institutions of transparency, such as the Office of Ombudsman, so that the Union meets its obligation referred to above:
Amendment 7 #
2019/2132(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Stresses the vital importance of efficiency, transparency and accountability in the drafting and implementation of EU legislation by the its institutions; emphasises in particular the principle of democratic accountability – and the role that Parliament plays in ensuring it – as well as the right of EU citizens to justice and sound administration, as stipulated in Articles 41 and 47 of the CFREU; points out that, in line with these rights and principles, citizens should be given appropriate and easy access to draft legislative acts concerning them;
Amendment 8 #
2019/2132(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 b (new)
Paragraph 1 b (new)
1b. Recognises the impact of effective implementation of EU law when it comes to enhancing the credibility of the European institutions; considers, therefore, that the annual report published by the Commission, the right of petition and the European Citizens’ Initiative are valuable tools for enabling EU legislators to identify potential gaps;
Amendment 13 #
2019/2132(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Emphasises the important role played by the social partners, NGOs, European citizens and other stakeholders in monitoring and reporting on shortcomings in the transposition and implementation of EU law by Member States; welcomes, therefore, greater public awareness regarding re- examination of EU legislation, including the crucial role of whistle-blowers in the private and public sector; stresses that EU citizens are entitled to prompt, clear, genuinely accessible and transparent information regarding laws adopted by Member States for the transposition of EU law into national legislation and the national authorities responsible for ensuring the proper implementation thereof;
Amendment 14 #
2019/2132(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 b (new)
Paragraph 2 b (new)
2b. Recommends that any inter- parliamentary debate on democracy, the rule of law and fundamental rights include civil society and public involvement, for example by petitioning Parliament and through the European Citizens’ Initiative;
Amendment 15 #
2019/2132(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 c (new)
Paragraph 2 c (new)
2c. Stresses the important role played by Parliament where shortcomings in the implementation of EU law by Member States are identified thanks to petitions and questions;
Amendment 17 #
2019/2132(INI)
3a. Calls on the Commission accordingly to deal with petitions more effectively by responding promptly and comprehensively;
Amendment 24 #
2019/2132(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Amendment 50 #
2019/2132(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 9 a (new)
Paragraph 9 a (new)
9a. Calls on the Commission to examine in detail complaints about differences in the quality of food labelled with the same brand name in different Member States; urges the Commission to end unfair practices and ensure equal treatment for all consumers;
Amendment 53 #
2019/2132(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 9 b (new)
Paragraph 9 b (new)
Amendment 54 #
2019/2132(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 9 c (new)
Paragraph 9 c (new)
9c. Expresses its concern that fiscal policy measures (including pension, healthcare and public service cuts) and the reforms provided for in the structural adjustment programmes have not achieved the anticipated results;
Amendment 55 #
2019/2132(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 9 d (new)
Paragraph 9 d (new)
9d. Calls on the Commission, in view of the numerous petitions received on insecure employment. to verify the compatibility of zero-hour contracts with EU employment law, including the directive on part-time work;
Amendment 56 #
2019/2132(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 9 e (new)
Paragraph 9 e (new)
9e. Calls on the Commission to monitor with particular care the implementation of EU legal provisions to deal with instances of corruption that directly compromise the functioning of the internal market and to take appropriate countermeasures;
Amendment 36 #
2019/0273(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 9
Recital 9
(9) Finally, the review clause of Regulation (EU) No 654/2014 should be renewed for another five-year period and should cover the application of the proposed amendment. Should a future review point out desirability of including further trade policy measures in the scope of the Regulation (EU) No 654/2014, the legislative proposal to include such measures should be accompanied by a full impact assessment.
Amendment 126 #
2018/0329(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 2
Recital 2
(2) An effective and fair, efficient and swift return policy is an essential part of the Union's approach to better manage migration in all aspects, as reflected in the European Agenda on Migration of May 201511 . _________________ 11 COM(2015) 285 final.
Amendment 135 #
2018/0329(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 4
Recital 4
(4) That European return policy should be based on common standards, for persons to be returned in a humane manner and with full respect for their fundamental rights and dignity , as well as international law, including refugee protection and human rights obligations. Clear, transparent and fair rules need to be established to provide for an effective return policy which and international law, and in close cooperation with third countries to ensure effective and swift return procedures. An effective return policy includes the substantial increase of the rate of return, serves as a deterrent to irregular migration and ensures coherence with and contributes to the integrity of the Common European Asylum System and the legal migration system .
Amendment 149 #
2018/0329(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 7
Recital 7
(7) The link between the decision on ending of the legal stay of a third-country national and the issuing of a return decision should be reinforced in order to reduce the risk of absconding and the likelihood of unauthorised secondary movements. It is necessary to ensure that a return decision is issued immediately after the decision rejecting or terminating the legal stay, or ideally in the same act or decision. That requirement should in particular apply to cases where an application for international protection is rejected, provided that the return procedure is suspended until that rejection becomes final and pending the outcome of an appeal against that rejection.;
Amendment 183 #
2018/0329(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 13
Recital 13
(13) Where there are no reasons to believe that the granting of a period for voluntary departure would undermine the purpose of a return procedure, voluntary return should be preferred over forced return and an appropriate period for voluntary departure of up to thirty days, depending in particular on the prospect of return, should be granted. A period for voluntary departure should not be granted where it has been assessed that third- country nationals pose a risk of absconding, have had a previous application for legal stay dismissed as fraudulent or manifestly unfounded, or they pose a risk to public policy, public security or national security. An extension of the period for voluntary departure shouldmay be provided for when considered necessary because of the specific circumstances of an individual case.
Amendment 190 #
2018/0329(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 14
Recital 14
(14) In order to promote voluntary return, Member States shouldmay have operational programmes providing for enhanced return assistance and counselling, which may include support for reintegration in third countries of return, taking into account the common standards on Assisted Voluntary Return and Reintegration Programmes developed by the Commission in cooperation with Member States and endorsed by the Council.
Amendment 220 #
2018/0329(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 19
Recital 19
(19) In cases where the principle of non- refoulement is not at stake, appeals against a return decision should not have an automatic suspensive effect. The judicial authorities should be able to temporarily suspend the enforcement of a return decision in individual cases for other reasons, either upon request of the third- country national concerned or acting ex officio, where deemed necessary. Such decisions should, as a rule, be taken within 48 hours. Where justified by the complexity of the case, judicial authorities should take such decision without undue delay.
Amendment 291 #
2018/0329(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 33
Recital 33
(33) To ensure effective return in the context of the border procedure, a period for voluntary departure should not be granted. However, aA period for voluntary departure should be granted to third- country nationals who hold a valid travel document and cooperate with the competent authorities of the Member States at all stages of the return procedures. In such cases, to prevent absconding, third- country nationals should hand over the travel document to the competent authority until their departure.