4 Amendments of Marcos ROS SEMPERE related to 2019/2132(INI)
Amendment 15 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital B a (new)
Recital B a (new)
B a. Whereas it is necessary to recognize the importance of the active contribution of national parliaments to the proper functioning of the EU and in ensuring respect for the principle of subsidiarity in accordance with the procedure enshrined in Protocol 2 TFEU on the application of the principles of subsidiarity and proportionality;
Amendment 93 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 a (new)
Paragraph 11 a (new)
11 a. Acknowledges the work carried out by the European Commission and its respect for the principle of subsidiarity; recommends the development of a more political approach to the subsidiarity control mechanism in the EU, in order to develop a greater added value for citizens, and a further involvement of the European Committee of the Regions in this regard, which can have the role of the guardian of the principle of subsidiarity representing regional and local authorities;
Amendment 97 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 b (new)
Paragraph 11 b (new)
11 b. Regrets the current structure of the procedure for the subsidiarity control mechanism compelling national parliaments’ committees for the EU to dedicate excessive time to technical and legal assessments with short deadlines, and complicating or preventing them to have a more political approach in their agendas and thus for discussing on European politics; reminds that in 2019, 159 reports and 0 reasoned opinion have been submitted, out of a total of 4918 and 439 respectively in the last 9 years; recalls that, as of today, the “yellow card” procedure has been activated only three times, and the “orange card” has never been used;
Amendment 103 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 c (new)
Paragraph 11 c (new)
11 c. Strongly suggests a revision of the aforementioned mechanism with the aim of making it more functional and agile so local and regional authorities, and mostly national parliaments, are able to dedicate the essential time needed for a genuine debate on European politics, without being encompassed in a less efficient and counterproductive procedure;