Activities of Richard CORBETT
Plenary speeches (16)
Resumption of the sitting
Reform of the general principles of comitology (debate)
Reform of the general principles of comitology (debate)
Implementing and monitoring the provisions on citizens’ rights in the Withdrawal Agreement (debate)
Conclusions of the European Council meeting of 12 and 13 December 2019 (debate)
Preparation of the European Council meeting of 12 and 13 December 2019 (debate)
Preparation of the European Council meeting of 12 and 13 December 2019 (debate)
Conclusions of the European Council meeting of 17 and 18 October 2019 (debate)
Conclusions of the European Council meeting of 17 and 18 October 2019 (debate)
Preparation of the European Council meeting of 17 and 18 October 2019 (debate)
Preparation of the European Council meeting of 17 and 18 October 2019 (debate)
The UK’s withdrawal from the EU (debate)
Situation in Kashmir (debate)
Statement by the candidate Commission President (debate)
Composition of committees and delegations
Election of Vice-Presidents of Parliament (second ballot) (announcement of results)
Shadow opinions (1)
OPINION on the draft general budget of the European Union for the financial year 2020
Written questions (5)
Systematic failures in implementing the Common Fisheries Policy’s objectives for small-scale fisheries PDF (41 KB) DOC (9 KB)
Dolphin and porpoise deaths from bycatch PDF (39 KB) DOC (18 KB)
VP/HR - Situation in Kashmir PDF (41 KB) DOC (18 KB)
Slave labour in southern Italy PDF (41 KB) DOC (18 KB)
Bulgaria investment dispute PDF (41 KB) DOC (18 KB)
Individual motions (1)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Kashmir PDF (124 KB) DOC (42 KB)
Amendments (383)
Amendment 57 #
2019/2028(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Draws attention to the deciscurrent intention of the United Kingdom to leave the Union which will have an impact on the implementation of the 2014-2020 EMFF; points out that “Brexit” would means that the utmost importance needs to be given to the establishment of a new financial budgetary framework for the period 2021-2027; considers that a higher degree of additional flexibility of the Union budget is necessary to cope with the newsuch a situation.
Amendment 41 #
2018/2094(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E
Recital E
E. whereas the referendum in the UK of June 2016 leading to the UK’s announcementnotification on 29 March 2017 of its intention to leave the European Union has intensified the debate on the future of the Union; whereas this is reflected, besides in Parliament’s own resolutions on the future of Europe of 16 February 2017, in the Bratislava Declaration and Roadmap, the Commission White Paper on the Future of Europe, the Rome Declaration, the Leaders’ Agenda adopted by the European Council in October 2017, and various contributions by individual Member States or groups of them;
Amendment 42 #
2018/2094(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E a (new)
Recital E a (new)
E a. Whereas the negotiation on the envisaged departure of the UK from the EU have revealed the high level of interdependence of the member states, the degree to which we all rely on joint instruments and policies and the costs of any departure;
Amendment 94 #
2018/2094(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Reiterates that the unanimity, which the Treaties require in some fundamental matters, is an almost insurmountable obstacle in important moments and decisions, and advocates therefore, with regard to decision-making procedures, the principle of qualified majority voting (QMV) in Council and for legislation the use of the ordinary legislative procedure; recalls that under the current Treaties this can be achieved by using the various passerelle clauses or, in the case of enhanced cooperation, by using Article 333 TFEU;
Amendment 103 #
2018/2094(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Welcomes in particular the fact that the Commission and some Member States are also contemplating using QMV for the common foreign and security policy, given the importance of speeding up decision- making and making it more effective, and the need for the Union to speak with one voiceclearly;
Amendment 109 #
2018/2094(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Reiterates its suggestion to transformcalls that the Council into a trues a legislative chamber and toreiterates that this should be made more visible to the public by improveing the transparency of its decision-making process; points in this context to the special report by the Ombudsman on the transparency of the Council’s legislative process and the initiative of a majority of national parliaments calling for more transparency from the Council and informal bodies such as the Eurogroup, in line with similar requests made by Parliament in this respect;
Amendment 151 #
2018/2094(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Welcomes the Commission communication on a European Minister of Economy and Finance; points out that merging the positions of Commission Vice-President for Economic Affairs and Chair of the Eurogroup could improve parliamentary accountability at European levelnd the democratic control of economic governance at European level, as well as avoid a duplication of roles that is confusing for the public; recalls in this respect its wish to progressively see the coordination of economic policies, as presented in Article 5 TFEU, become a shared competence;
Amendment 162 #
2018/2094(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Welcomes the Commission proposal on own resources introducing new real own resources, as requested by Parliament; express concern at the Commission proposal for the multiannual financial framework (MFF) for 2021-2027 because it suffers from the lack of financial engagement to face the current as well as the new challenges ahead for the EU, and regrets the positions taken by some Member States that refuse to provide more resources to the EU, despite unanimous recognition of the need to face new challenges and responsibilities, and therefore the need for more financial resources; points out that spending at EU level can save money at national level by avoiding duplication and through economies of scale;
Amendment 200 #
2018/2094(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Underlines its determination to continue with the Spitzenkandidaten process for the election of the next Commission President, and welcomes the support of the Commission and certain Member States in this respect; underlines that it will reject any candidate in the investiture procedure of the Commission President who was not appointed as a Spitzenkandidat in the run-up to European Parliament elections and who does not have a sufficient parliamentary majority; considers it essential to strengthen the social legitimacy of the European elections and the supranational role of the European Parliament as an exponent of European citizenship and European sovereigntdemocracy;
Amendment 223 #
2018/2094(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22
Paragraph 22
22. Welcomes the approach taken to the current negotiations on the United Kingdom’s orderly withdrawal from the European Union, and underlines the remarkable unity displayed by the EU institutions and Member States; notes that experience in the negotiations to date has shown the enormous complexities of such decisions; recalls that there is still time for the UK to reconsider its intension to leave;
Amendment 16 #
2018/0356M(NLE)
Draft opinion
Paragraph -1 (new)
Paragraph -1 (new)
-1. Appreciates that the EVFTA strengthen cooperation between the partners in the fight against IUU fishing under its “Trade and Sustainable Development Chapter” and underlines the importance of strengthening the constructive dialogue with Vietnam in order to successfully address the global challenges posed by illegal fishing
Amendment 29 #
2018/0356M(NLE)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Stresses the importance of implementing Vietnam’s new fisheries legislation at provincial level and communicate the importance of compliance to the local stakeholders in the fisheries sector
Amendment 38 #
2018/0356M(NLE)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Encourages the Vietnamese authorities to allocate sufficient financial and human resources to the fight against IUU fishing at both the national and provincial level
Amendment 40 #
2018/0356M(NLE)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 b (new)
Paragraph 3 b (new)
3b. Is of the opinion that preferential tariffs should be based on conditions, i.e. a coupling with controls, and a review on the achievement of those conditions, such as the level of reduction of fishing capacity
Amendment 41 #
2018/0356M(NLE)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Is of the opinion that preferential tariffs should also be accompanied by monitoring and auditing of the implementation of the Vietnamese Action Plan to tackle IUU fishing and review of the commitments made by Vietnam under Article 13.9 of the EU-Viet Nam FTA;
Amendment 45 #
2018/0356M(NLE)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Recalls that the ‘yellow card’ notification should be seen as a means to encourage the Vietnamese authorities to persevere in their efforts to tackle IUU fishing activities; believes that further extension of the ‘yellow card’ should be accompanied by clear operational targets and timelines with a view to implement the measures needed and to give a constructive sense to the sanction;
Amendment 55 #
2018/0356M(NLE)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Calls on the European Commission to provide specific financial and technical support to Vietnam in order to facilitate the implementation of environmental sustainability standards for seafood products. Moreover, calls on the European Commission to also incentivize individual Vietnamese fisheries to help meet sustainability standards
Amendment 60 #
2018/0356M(NLE)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Calls on the Commission to make full use of all the tools at its disposal, including the ‘red card’, should Viet Nam fail to fulfil the conditions for sustainable fisheries. in order to ensure the safety of imports of fish and seafood products into the EU market and to protect its consumers.
Amendment 39 #
2017/2233(ACI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2 a. Considers that the 'Spitzenkandidaten' system is also a contribution to tranparency, since candidates for Commission President are made known prior to the the European elections, rather than after them as before.
Amendment 5 #
2017/2069(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Welcomes the Commission’s continuous efforts to ensure that EU citizenship rights are upheld; is convinced that EU citizens will only be able to exercise their rights fully if the Member States and the EU institutions make a firm commitment to protecting them;
Amendment 22 #
2017/2069(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Warns against possible legal uncertainty over the rights of EU citizens living in the UK and those of UK citizens living in the EU arising as a result of the UK’s withdrawal from the EU; believes that an agreement on the core rights should be safeguardreached promptly, and contained in the UK withdrawal agreement and the agreement on the future relationship between the EU and the UK; stresses that any agreement should be based on the principle of reciprocity;
Amendment 34 #
2017/2069(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Considers that the security of EU citizens and the fight against terrorism should be a top priority for the EU; welcomes the steps taken by the EU to reinforce the Security Union; calls for the speedy implementation of the interoperability of EU information systems for security, migration and border management, which should all comply with EU data protection principles; emphasises that the coordination of internal and external EU action in the field of security is essential for the efficient protection of EU citizens.
Amendment 2 #
2017/2053(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Recalls that the current system of own resources contradicts the letter and spirit of the Treaties in two major ways: firstly, in that Article 310(4) of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union (TFEU) stipulates that the Union shall not adopt any act that would have budgetary implications without providing assurance that such expenditure can be financed within the limit of the Union’s own resources, and secondly, in that Article 311 of the TFEU stipulates that the Union budget shall be financed wholly from own resources, while in practice the majority of its revenue comes from national contributions in the form of a percentage of GNI (69.1 %) and VAT (12.4 %);
Amendment 13 #
2017/2053(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Takes note of the opportunity presented by Brexit to reconsider the current system of rebates and corrections, which are not only contrary to the letter and spirit of the Treaties, but which have also proven to shift the focus of discussions from the European added value of the EU budget to the ‘net balance’ effect on the contributions of Member States;
Amendment 30 #
2017/0035(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11 a (new)
Recital 11 a (new)
(11a) Where sustained difficulties arise in the implementation of a basic act, consideration should be given to reviewing the implementing powers conferred on the Commission in that act.
Amendment 1 #
2016/2325(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital A (new)
Recital A (new)
A. whereas the 1998 Baveno Manifesto created the Global Monitoring for Environment and Security with the objective to determine Europe's global monitoring role in the field of the environment and security. Since 2012 this initiative is named Copernicus;
Amendment 2 #
2016/2325(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital B (new)
Recital B (new)
B. whereas political decisions made by the European Parliament and the Council in 2007 resulted in the allocation of a budget for the European satellite navigation programs EGNOS and Galileo and provided for an agreement on the governance structure of the programs;
Amendment 7 #
2016/2325(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Welcomes the Space Strategy for Europe, which is of great importance for marine and maritime issues and fishing activities;
Amendment 10 #
2016/2325(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Calls the attention for the lack of mention of the relation between Air and Sea, as the absence of the words "ocean" and "marine" demonstrate;
Amendment 14 #
2016/2325(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Recognises that space technologies, data and space based services ‘already contribute to a number of public policies and economic sectors’ including control of fishing activities, forecast and monitoring of shipping routes and detection and monitoring of oil spills;
Amendment 15 #
2016/2325(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Recognises that allowing public authorities to benefit from more permanent and more responsive space- based ocean surveillance capacities will allow them to respond more quickly and to make substantial savings by better targeting their actions and especially while fighting against illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing;
Amendment 17 #
2016/2325(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 c (new)
Paragraph 3 c (new)
3c. Emphasises the importance of Galileo and EGNOS on maritime security and navigation strengthening and improving other international systems and contributing to Europe technological independence;
Amendment 18 #
2016/2325(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 d (new)
Paragraph 3 d (new)
3d. Recalls the Commission for the importance of better coordination between Galileo and EGNOS and the related Copernicus services also concerning safety;
Amendment 19 #
2016/2325(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 e (new)
Paragraph 3 e (new)
3e. Recognises the necessity to develop secure satellite communication systems to meet existing and future needs within the European maritime community, including maritime surveillance based upon Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems, which depend heavily on satellite communications;
Amendment 20 #
2016/2325(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 f (new)
Paragraph 3 f (new)
3f. Welcomes the Governmental Satellite Communications initiative of the European Commission (GOVSATCOM);
Amendment 21 #
2016/2325(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 g (new)
Paragraph 3 g (new)
3g. Emphasises the importance of Copernicus to fully understand climate and meteorology, ocean natural biological processes and anthropogenic aggressions, all crucial issues for fisheries;
Amendment 22 #
2016/2325(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 h (new)
Paragraph 3 h (new)
3h. Welcomes the recent launch of the Copernicus Marine Service "Ocean State Report" an effort of 80 European scientific experts from more than 25 institutions is a step forward into the development of regular annual reporting on the state and health of the Global Ocean and European Seas based;
Amendment 23 #
2016/2325(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Emphasises the need to make imagery data easily available to different industries, including ocean surface temperature charts for fisheries. Copernicus Marine Environmental Monitoring System, provided by Mercator Ocean, Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring System and Copernicus Climate Change Service, provided by European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts should have specific tools for European fisherman and available in relevant European languages;
Amendment 26 #
2016/2325(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Emphasises the need to substantially reinforce educational and training tools that allow full use of the benefits created by space related tools;
Amendment 29 #
2016/2325(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 d (new)
Paragraph 4 d (new)
4d. Recognises the importance of the Copernicus Relay and Copernicus Academy networks in fostering stakeholder engagement, bringing the regional user dimension to the table and increasing the reach of promotion of Copernicus data and services uptake;
Amendment 32 #
2016/2325(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Agrees that Galileo, EGNOS and Copernicus are not yet fully explored and recognises potential on the alliance between public and private sector over space strategy;
Amendment 35 #
2016/2325(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Emphasises that space technology as well as its in situ components requires large budgets and that it is essential to allocate the necessary resources to this sector in the EU budget;
Amendment 38 #
2016/2325(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 c (new)
Paragraph 6 c (new)
6c. Notes that the Commission proposes to "encourage the uptake of space solutions", in particular by providing technical support in using innovative and cross-border procurement for space solutions;
Amendment 40 #
2016/2325(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 e (new)
Paragraph 6 e (new)
6e. Considers that the consolidation of existing and future capacities into a real European space-based maritime surveillance system - which will benefit a number of institutional users and whose services could be commercially exploited for export - could be a textbook case for the Commission's innovative ambitions in the space sector;
Amendment 43 #
2016/2325(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Recalls that the Outermost Regions and Overseas Countries and Territories give an extraordinary dimension and geographic possibilities to Europe, allowing for the development of deployment stations, monitoring facilities and ground-truthing systems all around the globe, and regrets that Outermost Regions and Overseas Countries and Territories are not mentioned in the Strategy;
Amendment 44 #
2016/2325(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. Emphasises that priorities on public use of space, including observation, should be related to the legislative needs of European initiatives such as the "Marine Strategy" Framework-Directive;
Amendment 45 #
2016/2325(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 b (new)
Paragraph 7 b (new)
7b. Acknowledges the potential offered by space infrastructures and derived services to efficiently contribute to the objectives of an international ocean governance, e.g. to implement the COP21 agreement and mitigate impact of climate change on oceans, coastlines and ecosystems, to fight marine litter or to promote maritime spatial planning (MSP) at global level;
Amendment 47 #
2016/2325(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Recalls the importance of ensuring ‘the needs of various EU agencies’, such as the European Maritime Safety Agency and the European Fisheries Control Agency, and emphasises that these institutions will also contribute to the fulfilment of the objectives of the Space Strategy for Europe, and emphasises that these institutions shall also contribute for the fulfilment of the objectives of the Space Strategy for Europe;
Amendment 50 #
2016/2325(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8 c (new)
Paragraph 8 c (new)
8c. Recalls that one of the major assets for private sector on the Space Exploration is the development of patents and proprietary information, which should be emphasised in the development of the Space Strategy for Europe;
Amendment 52 #
2016/2325(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 9 b (new)
Paragraph 9 b (new)
9b. Alerts for the rapid development of new technologies that rely on augmented intelligence, cognitive computing and neural systems, none of those items are mentioned in the Space Strategy for Europe;
Amendment 877 #
2016/2114(REG)
Parliament's Rules of Procedure
Rule 5 – paragraph 3
Rule 5 – paragraph 3
3. PassesA laissez-passer of the European Union allowing a Members to circulate freely in the Member States shall be issued to them by the President of Parliament as soon as he has been notified of their electionand in other countries which recognise it as a valid travel document shall be issued by the European Union to a Member on request and subject to authorisation by the President of the Parliament.
Amendment 975 #
2016/2114(REG)
Parliament's Rules of Procedure
Rule 59 a – interpretation (new)
Rule 59 a – interpretation (new)
Nothing prevents Parliament from deciding to hold, if appropriate, a concluding debate following the report by the Committee responsible to which the matter has been referred back.
Amendment 980 #
2016/2114(REG)
Parliament's Rules of Procedure
Rule 61(2) – interpretation
Rule 61(2) – interpretation
Amendment 1007 #
2016/2114(REG)
Parliament's Rules of Procedure
Rule 88 – paragraph 9
Rule 88 – paragraph 9
9. If Parliament has amended the draft budget,Council's position on the draft budget, the position thus amended shall be forwarded to the Council and the Commission, together with the justifications. and the minutes of the sitting at which the amendments were adopted.
Amendment 1008 #
2016/2114(REG)
Parliament's Rules of Procedure
Rule 88 – paragraph 10
Rule 88 – paragraph 10
Amendment 1036 #
2016/2114(REG)
Parliament's Rules of Procedure
Rule 116 a (new)
Rule 116 a (new)
Rule 116a Access to Parliament 1. Access badges for Members, Members' assistants and third persons shall be issued on the basis of the rules laid down by the Bureau. Those rules shall also govern the use and withdrawal of access badges. 2. Entities listed in the transparency register, provided for in the Agreement between the European Parliament and the European Commission on the transparency register for organisations and self-employed individuals engaged in EU policy-making and policy implementation1a , and their representatives who have been issued with long-term access badges to the European Parliament must respect: – the Code of Conduct for Registrants annexed to the agreement; – the procedures and other obligations laid down by the agreement; and – the provisions implementing this Rule. Without prejudice to the applicability of the general rules governing the withdrawal or temporary de-activation of long-term access badges, and unless there are significant arguments to the contrary, the Secretary-General shall, with the authorisation of the Quaestors, withdraw or de-activate a long-term access badge where its holder has been disbarred from the transparency register for a breach of the Code of Conduct for Registrants, or has been guilty of a serious breach of the obligations laid down in this paragraph. 3. The Quaestors may determine to what extent the code of conduct referred to in paragraph 2 is applicable to persons who, whilst in possession of a long-term access badge, do not fall within the scope of the agreement. 4. The Bureau, acting on a proposal from the Secretary-General, shall lay down the measures needed to implement the transparency register, in accordance with the provisions of the agreement on the establishment of that register. __________________ 1a OJ L 277, 19.9.2014, p. 11.
Amendment 1110 #
2016/2114(REG)
Parliament's Rules of Procedure
Rule 171 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point c
Rule 171 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point c
(c) third, voting on amendments to the motion for a resolution/draft legislative resolution,
Amendment 1111 #
2016/2114(REG)
Parliament's Rules of Procedure
Rule 171 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Rule 171 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Parliament shall not vote on theany explanatory statement contained in thea report.
Amendment 1179 #
2016/2114(REG)
Parliament's Rules of Procedure
Rule 220 – paragraph 2
Rule 220 – paragraph 2
2. The Ombudsman shall, in accordance with Article 3(6) and (7) of the abovementioned decision, inform Parliament of cases of maladministration, on which the committee responsible may draw up a report. The Ombudsman shall also, in accordance with Article 3(8) of that decision, submit a report to Parliamentcommittee responsible shall examine cases of maladministration that it was informed about by the Ombudsman pursuant to Article 3(6) and (7) of Decision 94/262/ECSC, EC, Euratom, of 9 March 1994, on the regulations and general conditions governing the performance of the Ombudsman's duties and may draw up a report under Rule 52. The committee responsible shall examine the report submitted by the Ombudsman at the end of each annual session on the outcome of his or her inquiries. The committee responsible shall draw up a report thereon which shall be submitted to Parliament for debate. , in accordance with Article 3(8) of Decision 94/262/ECSC, EC, Euratom and may submit a motion of resolution to Parliament if it considers that Parliament needs to take a position in respect of any aspect of that report.
Amendment 1185 #
2016/2114(REG)
Parliament's Rules of Procedure
Rule 226 – paragraph 4
Rule 226 – paragraph 4
4. Should a political group or at least 40 Members contest the committee's interpretation within a period of 24 hours following its announcement, the matter shall be put to the vote in Parliament. Adoption of the text shall be by a majority of the votes cast, provided that at least one third of Parliament's component Members are present. In the event of rejection, the matter shall be referred back to the committee.
Amendment 1192 #
2016/2114(REG)
Parliament's Rules of Procedure
Annex I – Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point b a (new)
Annex I – Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point b a (new)
(ba) not be engaged in professional lobbying or representational activities directly linked to the Union decision- making process.
Amendment 1227 #
2016/2114(REG)
Parliament's Rules of Procedure
Annex I – Article 4 – paragraph 4 a (new)
Annex I – Article 4 – paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Where appropriate, Rapporteurs may list, in the explanatory statement to the report, representatives of outside interests who have been consulted on matters pertaining to the subject of the report.
Amendment 1231 #
2016/2114(REG)
Parliament's Rules of Procedure
Annex I – Article 6 – paragraph 1
Annex I – Article 6 – paragraph 1
Former Members of the European Parliament who engage in professional lobbying or representational activities directly linked to the European Union decision-making process shall inform the European Parliament thereof and may not, throughout the period in which they engage in those activities, benefit from the facilities granted to former Members under the rules laid down by the Bureau to that effect25 . __________________ 25 Bureau Decision of 12 April 1999. Bureau Decision of 12 April 1999.
Amendment 33 #
2016/2079(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Considers it urgent to provide a response that is collective, based on multi- tier cooperation – international, European, national and regional; considers that all stakeholders, including commercial and recreational fishermen, scientists and NGOs, should be involved in an inclusive, bottom-up process;
Amendment 57 #
2016/2079(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Takes the view that it is not feasible to protect and safeguard Mediterranean fisheries and environmental resources through effective fisheries management policies unless they arthey must be backed up by strong, wide-ranging and urgent policies and measures to counter the anthropogenic factors that affect and have an adverse impact on those resources: climate change (warming, acidification, rainfall), pollution (chemical, organic, macro- and microscopic), gas and oil exploration and extraction, shipping traffic, invasive species and destruction or alteration of natural habitats, especially coastal;
Amendment 72 #
2016/2079(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Considers it feasible to introduce non-transferable quotas, especially for species subject to single-species fisheries; is of the view that, to avoid social inequalities, fishing opportunities should be allocated using objective and transparent criteria, including environmental, social and economic criteria, and should also be fairly distributed within the various fisheries segments, including traditional and small- scale and recreational fishing; is of the view, in addition, that incentives should be provided for fleets to use more selective fishing equipment and techniques that have a reduced impact on the marine environment, in keeping with Article 17 of the CFP regulation;
Amendment 97 #
2016/2079(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Notes that in the Mediterranean, a minimum permitted size should be adopted for all commercial and recreational targeted species, depending on sexual maturity and based on the best scientific knowledge;
Amendment 115 #
2016/2079(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Stresses that 250 000 people are directly employed on board boats and that the number of people dependent on the fishing industry increases exponentially if one includes families whose subsistence is derived from regional fishing and who are employed in secondary industries, such as processing, maintenance of boats and tourism, including tourism linked to recreational fisheries; notes that 60% of work involved in fishing is located in developing countries to the south and east of the Mediterranean, which shows how important small-scale and recreational fishing isare for the sustainable development of those regions and, in particular, for the most vulnerable coastal communities;
Amendment 4 #
2016/2018(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital I
Recital I
I. whereas the new IIA replacesacknowledges the replacement of the former Impact Assessment Board with the Commission’s Regulatory Scrutiny Board; whereas the latter’s task is, inter alia, to carry out an objective quality check of the Commission’s impact assessments; whereas in order for an initiative, accompanied by an impact assessment, to be tabled for adoption by the Commission, a positive opinion is needed from the Board; whereas, in the case of a negative opinion, the draft report must be reviewed and resubmitted to the Board, and, in the case of a second negative opinion, a political decision is required for the initiative to proceed further; whereas the Board’s opinion is made public on the Commission’s website at the same time as the report relating to the initiative concerned and, in the case of impact assessments, once the Commission has adopted the related policy initiative23 ; _________________ 23 Article 6(2) of the Decision of the President of the European Commission of 19 May 2015 on the establishment of an independent Regulatory Scrutiny Board (C(2015)3263).
Amendment 17 #
2016/2018(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Welcomes the three Institutions’ agreement to reinforce the Union’s annual and multiannual programming in accordance with Article 17(1) TEU by means of a more structured procedure with a precise timeline; notes with satisfaction that the first exercise of interinstitutional annual programming under the new IIA saw the active participation of the three Institutions, participation that led to a joint declaration on the EU’s legislative priorities for 2017, with 59 key legislative proposals identified as priorities for 2017 and, further to a joint declaration on legislative priorities for 2018-2019, 31 key legislative proposals identified as priorities until the end of the current term; particularly welcomes, in this context, the active involvement of the Council and trusts that it will continue in the future, including as regards multiannual programming for the new term; considers, however, that priority treatment for certain legislative files agreed upon in joint declarations should not be used to exert undue pressure on the co-legislators and that greater speed should not be prioritised at the expense of legislative quality; considers it important to evaluate how the current practice and rules for approving the Joint Declarations are applied and whether improvements can be made;
Amendment 39 #
2016/2018(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 a (new)
Paragraph 11 a (new)
11a. Points out that the horizontal social clause enshrined in Article 9 TFEU requires the Union to give careful consideration to the impact of EU legislation on social standards and employment and with a due consultation of social stakeholders and consumers;
Amendment 47 #
2016/2018(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Welcomes the reference in the new IIA to the inclusion of the principles of subsidiarity and proportionality in the scope of impact assessments; stresses, in this regard, that impact assessments should always encompass a thorough and rigorous analysis of the compliance of a proposal with the principles of subsidiarity and proportionality and specify its European added value;
Amendment 26 #
2016/2005(ACI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Underlines the importance of the provisions of the new IIA on better law- making tools (impact assessments, public and stakeholder consultations, evaluations, etc.) for a well-informed, inclusive and transparent decision-making process and for the correct application of legislation, whilst safeguarding the prerogatives of the legislators; welcomes the aim of improving the implementation and application of Union legislation, inter alia through better identification of national measures that beare not relation toquired by the Union legislation that is to be transposed ("gold-plating");
Amendment 36 #
2016/2005(ACI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Takes note of the letter of 15 December 2015 from the First Vice -President of the Commission on the functioning of the new Regulatory Scrutiny Board, which is to oversee the quality of the Commission's impact assessments (but without giving it a power of veto over legislative proposals, which is a matter for the elected authorities); points out that the legislators may also carry out their own impact assessments where they consider this necessary; underlines that, furthermore, the new IIA provides for exchanges of information between the institutions on best practice and methodologies relating to impact assessments, thus providing an opportunity to review the functioning of the Regulatory Scrutiny Board in due time;
Amendment 39 #
2016/2005(ACI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Welcomes the commitment made that impact assessments should also address the "cost of non-Europe" (i.e. the cost to producers, consumers, workers, administrators and the environment of not adopting necessary legislation);
Amendment 48 #
2016/2005(ACI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Underlines the importance of the agreed "Annual Burden Survey" as a tool to help avoid overregulation and reduce administrative burdens; points out that the feasibility and desirability of establishing objectives for the reduction of burdens in specific sectors must be evaluated on a case-by-case basis in close cooperation between the institutions; welcomes in this respect the fact that the three institutions have agreed that impact assessments should also address the impact of proposals on administrative burdens, particularly as regards small and medium-sized enterprises; recognises that appropriate Union legislation can cut administrative burdens for SMEs by replacing 28 divergent sets of rules with a single set of rules for the single market;
Amendment 65 #
2016/2005(ACI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Also believes that more concrete arrangements are needed in order to enhance thebetter use should be made of the arrangements for political dialogue with national parliaments;
Amendment 94 #
2016/2005(ACI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Asks its competent committee to examine the extent to which amendments or interpretation of the Rules of Procedure or changes to Parliament's practices, administration and channels of contact with other institutions are necessary for the implementation of the new IIA;
Amendment 8 #
2015/2283(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Welcomes the package of better regulation measures adopted on 19 May 2015; believes however that material criteria for establishing the existence of a violation of the subsidiarity and proportionality principles should be proposedare difficult to define as these are matter for political judgement;
Amendment 13 #
2015/2283(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Recalls that no EU legislation can be adopted without the approval in the Council of a qualified majority of national ministers accountable to national parliaments;
Amendment 15 #
2015/2283(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. RegretNotes the decrease in the number of reasoned opinions received from national parliaments in 2014; takes note of the Commission’s view that, far from reflecting a decrease in interest on their part, this might be the result of the declining number of legislative proposals from the Commission; but might also reflect the fact that a failure to respect subsidiarity is rarely a problem;
Amendment 26 #
2015/2283(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
Amendment 43 #
2015/2283(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Believes that the period of eight weeks given to national parliaments to issue a reasoned opinion under Article 6 of the Protocol on the application of the principles of subsidiarity and proportionality should be extended significantinterpreted flexibly;
Amendment 59 #
2015/2283(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Considers that the Commission should provide an adequate response to the request by a number of national chambers for a stronger subsidiarity control procedure; supports the request made by scontributors frome national chambers to play a more crucial role, by proposing that the Commission should be bound to withdraw or amend its proposal when a yellow card is triggered; believes, at the same time,parliaments and that the idea of a ‘green card’ should be considered as one means of raising the participation and activity of national parliaments in the EU legislative process.
Amendment 54 #
2015/2147(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Considers that a truly pan-European approach to cross-border taxation systemissues is needed to create a true European Single Market and to prevent the tax avoidanceaggressive tax planning practices used by several digital platforms, as highlighted by recent inquiries; calls on the Commission to support extending thmake public country-by- country reporting regime on taxesmandatory and public for multinational companies toin all sectors;
Amendment 87 #
2015/2147(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Supports the Commission’s decision to review internet platforms; encourages the Commission to create a legislative framework ensuring the development of innovative ideas, protection of work standards and compliance with existing fiscal rules; encourages the Commission, when doing so, to ensure that this legislative framework encourages online platforms to do more to ease administrative burdens on the smallest online businesses that make use of their services;
Amendment 95 #
2015/2147(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Calls on the Council and the Commission to immediately suspend the new rules on place of supply for VAT on digital services for the first €20,000 of cross-border digital sales and allow businesses to return to being subject to their domestic VAT rules for that revenue; calls for this suspension to apply for as long as it takes the Commission to introduce the common EU-wide Digital VAT threshold which was promised in the Digital Single Market Strategy, and again at the FISCALIS conference in September 2015;
Amendment 110 #
2015/2147(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Believes that, while more should be done to remove barriers to entry for new and emerging digital businesses, those businesses must at the same time be required to respect longstanding domestic regulations such as those covering taxation, health and safety legislation and workers' rights, and must operate to the same high standards that existing businesses are required to in these areas.
Amendment 99 #
2015/2132(BUD)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 67 c (new)
Paragraph 67 c (new)
67c. Stresses that Parliament and the Council must address the need for a roadmap to a single seat, as requested by the large majority of this Parliament in several resolutions, in order to create long term savings in the Union budget;
Amendment 1 #
2015/2092(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital -A (new)
Recital -A (new)
-A. whereas the sustainability of fish stocks is the sine qua non for the future of the fishing industry,
Amendment 32 #
2015/2092(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital F
Recital F
F. whereas the review of technical measures, based on a solid scientific approach, should seek to improve the sustainability of fishery resources without compromising the economic viability of fishing activityconservation and sustainable exploitation of stocks and minimise the impact of fishing on the marine environment;
Amendment 62 #
2015/2092(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital M
Recital M
M. whereas regionalisation can help make the rules simpler and more comprehensible, which would be greatly welcomed by the fisheries sector and other stakeholders, especially where it isthey are involved in the adoption thereof;
Amendment 84 #
2015/2092(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital Q
Recital Q
Q. whereas technical measures applicable in the Mediterraneaeach EU fishing basin are not always adapted to the needs of the different local fisheries;
Amendment 93 #
2015/2092(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital R
Recital R
R. whereas the Mediterranean basin is very different to other EU fishing basins, since it is shared by third countries, with conservation rules very different to those of Europe, have their own peculiarities;
Amendment 98 #
2015/2092(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital S a (new)
Recital S a (new)
Sa. whereas negotiations with those countries must be part of efforts to achieve sustainability;
Amendment 177 #
2015/2092(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Considers that rules regarding technical measures should be structured on three co-decisional axes and a fourdetermined using the regionalisation axis. The first three would comprise a process and be basetd ofn common centralised ruprinciples, a set of specific rules for the larger sea basins and a number of specific technical regulations, all off which would be adopted by co-decision; Notes that regionalisation would apply to rules applicable at regional level or subject to frequent changes; Measures must be re- evaluated on a regular basis
Amendment 196 #
2015/2092(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Believes that there is an urgent need to establish a coherent set of technical operational procedures for each of the three main basins, taking account of the specific nature of each, especially that of the Mediterranean, where Community decisions may have a significant impact on competition between European and third- country fishing fleets;
Amendment 197 #
2015/2092(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Believes that there is an urgent need to establish a coherent set of technical operational procedures for each of the three main basins, taking account of the specific nature of each, especially that of the Mediterranean, where Community decisions may have a significant impact on the recovery of fish stocks and ecossystems and on competition between European and third- country fishing fleets;
Amendment 245 #
2015/2092(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Considers that the transitional validity of the delegated acts regarding discard plans, including changes to the minimum sizes, should not in any case exceed three years and should be replaced, where appropriate, by a multi-annual plan and that, to that end, multiannual plans should be adopted as soon as possible;
Amendment 248 #
2015/2092(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
Paragraph 21
21. Takes the view that, in the context of regionalisation, it is necessary to avoid the proliferation of decisions on minimum sizes for each species, since this would make verification harder and could lead to marketing irregularities or fraud;
Amendment 1 #
2015/2041(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 1
Citation 1
– having regard to its decision of 15 April 2014 on the modification of the inter- institutional agreement on the Transparency Register1 (EU lobby register); __________________ 1 Texts adopted, P7_TA(2014)0376.
Amendment 22 #
2015/2041(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D
Recital D
D. whereas non-transparent, one-sided lobbying can poses a significant threat to the integrity of policy-makers, policy-making and to the public interest;
Amendment 28 #
2015/2041(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Subheading 1
Subheading 1
Introducing a legislative footprint, making the lobbtransparency register as mandatory as possible
Amendment 37 #
2015/2041(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Believes that the Commission, Parliament and the Council should record and discloseevaluate if all input received from lobbyists/interest representatives on draft policies, laws and amendments as a ‘legislative footprint’could be collected centrally, e.g. by the Committees’ secretariats, and made public online; suggests that thisa legislative footprint should consist of a formbe annexed to reports, detailing all the lobbyists with whom thoseconsisting of a form, detailing organizations with which the rapporteur in charge of a particular file have mets been in contact with in the process of drawing up each report and a second document listing all written input received;
Amendment 70 #
2015/2041(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Suggests that the Code of Conduct should be amended so as to make it mandatory for rapporteurs and committee chairs toshould adopt the same practice of exclusively meeting lobbyists registered lobbyin the Transparency Registser and publish information on such meetings online and for rapporteurs to publish a legislative footprscheduled meetings having the purpose to influence EU-legislation onlinte;
Amendment 79 #
2015/2041(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
Amendment 88 #
2015/2041(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Reiterates its longstanding call to back up the EU lobbtransparency register with a legal act, if it is not possible to close all loopholes and achieve a fully mandatory register for all lobbyists with an inter- institutional agreement; considers that the proposal for this legal act could take into account the progress achieved by changes in the inter- institutional agreement and Parliament’s Code of Conduct;
Amendment 94 #
2015/2041(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Reiterates its call to the Council to join the lobbtransparency register as soon as possible;
Amendment 101 #
2015/2041(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Considers lobby transparency through monthly reporting by lobbyists about their meetings as a keyof lobbying activities as an essential element for future EUa better legislationve process in the EU;
Amendment 104 #
2015/2041(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Considers that, when interpreting ‘inappropriate behaviour’ within thBelieves that the Rules of Procedure should be ameanded ing of point (b) of the Code of Conduct, this expression should be taken to include turning down formal invitations to hearings or committees without sufficient reasonrder to withdraw access badges to the European Parliament from representatives of organisations that have refused to cooperate with a parliamentary inquiry; believes that repeated incidents should lead to a temporary suspension from the EU transparency register;
Amendment 116 #
2015/2041(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Insists that registered law firms which are also active in lobbying should declare in the lobbtransparency register all clients on whose behalf they perform covered activities with the purpose of influencing EU- legislation; points out that law firms can only refer to the attorney client privilege when giving legal advice;
Amendment 124 #
2015/2041(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Asks the Bureau to restrict access to Parliament’s premises for non-registered organisations or individuals by makEmphasises that the European Parliament as the European citizens’ chamber should retaing all visitors to its premises sign a declaration that they are not lobbyists falling within the scope of the register or otherwise declare their n open door policy towards the citizens and that no unnecessary obstacles should be created, which could discourage citizens from visiting the European Parliament’s pregmistrationes;
Amendment 132 #
2015/2041(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Believes it to be necessary, as a matter of urgency, to introduce a proper monitoring system for submitted information in order to ensure that the information that registrants provide is meaningful, accurate, up-to-date and comprehensive; calls in this regard to substantially increase the resources of the Transparency Unit within the European Parliament and the Joint Transparency Register Secretariat;
Amendment 143 #
2015/2041(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Believes that at least 5 % of declarations should be checked by the Transparency Unit each year;
Amendment 169 #
2015/2041(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Believes that the members of the Advisory Committee chosen from among Members ofThe Advisory Committee shall be composed of five members, appointed by the President after consulting the Eburopean Parliament should beaux and the coordinators of the Committee on Constitutional Affairs and the cComplemented by a majority of externally chosenmittee on Legal Affairs, and comprising: – At least one members who must be qualified experts in the has held high judicial office – At least one member who is a qualifield of ethics regulation and should be drawn from an open call and include members of civil society;auditor – At least one member who is a former MEP and who are not sitting MEPs.
Amendment 186 #
2015/2041(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 a (new)
Paragraph 17 a (new)
17a. Deems it necessary that the Advisory Committee has access to information and documents relevant to cases it has to examine, including the results of OLAF investigations;
Amendment 195 #
2015/2041(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Believes that the Rules of Procedure should be amended with regard to Members’ declarations of financial interests to task the Advisory Committee andintroduce more accurate categories for income from external sources and to task the supportive administration with factual checks in samples and to empower them to ask for proof where necessary;
Amendment 208 #
2015/2041(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Believes that Article 3 of the Code of Conduct for Members should be rephrased to include a clear ban on Members holding side jobs or other paid work that could lead to a conflict ofpaid work as a representative of special interests;
Amendment 222 #
2015/2041(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
Amendment 248 #
2015/2041(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
Paragraph 21
21. Believes that the Code of Conduct should be amended to provide for a three- yearan eighteen months ‘cooling-off period’ during which former Members may not engage in lobbying work in the area of their parliamentary responsibilitieshave to notify the European Parliament of any post-term-of-office occupation they intend to take up;
Amendment 277 #
2015/2041(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24
Paragraph 24
24. Supports the Ombudsman’s call for entry in the lobbtransparency register to be made a requirement for appointment to expert groups provided that the Members concerned are not government officials and do not receive all or the vast majority of their other income from state institutions such as universities;
Amendment 310 #
2015/2041(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27
Paragraph 27
27. Calls for citizens to have the same right of appeal whenon all EU-institutions to handle citizens’ requestings for information asin they enjoy when requesting specific documents most favourable manner, without prejudice to the right of citizens to get access to specific documents under Regulation (EC) No 1049/2001;
Amendment 326 #
2015/2041(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 30
Paragraph 30
30. Requests that the Commission make sure that non-EU actors which receive EU funds should be as aceffectively countable as EU institutions are wrols then spending such fundof EU funds by non-EU actors;
Amendment 351 #
2015/2041(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 34
Paragraph 34
34. Believes that the chairs of Parliament’s committees should proactively publish minutes and all documents used in trialoguesInsists that Parliament’s negotiators in trilogues fulfil their obligation under Rule 73 (4) of the Rules of Procedure to report back to the following meeting of the responsible committee and to make documents available which reflect the outcome of the last trilogue; calls for both the oral report and the documents to contain information on the state of the trilogue negotiations; calls furthermore for a list of the dates of trilogue meetings and the names of the direct participants to be made publicly accessible;
Amendment 361 #
2015/2041(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 35
Paragraph 35
35. Calls on the Presidency of the Council to include allonsiders that Parliament and the Council ought to provide for more transparency in trialogue documents in the documents register to allow for access in accs and conciliation procedures; recalls the need to improve the transparency of legislative negotiations and underlines the impordtance with Regulation (EC) No 1049/2001of publishing the progress of negotiations after each trilogue;
Amendment 369 #
2015/2041(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 36
Paragraph 36
36. TakWelcomes the view that Members should have access to all Commission documents, where necessary under exceptional circumstances through a reading roomagreement between the European Parliament and the European Commission of 2 December 2015, which gives Members full access to all documents with regards to the TTIP negotiations;
Amendment 378 #
2015/2041(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 37
Paragraph 37
37. Deems it unacceptable that Parliament has less, or less open,Members of the European Parliament have less access to documents in trade negotiations than some members of national parliaments;
Amendment 396 #
2015/2041(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 40
Paragraph 40
40. Believes that, when the Commission engages in trade negotiations, it should publish the negotiation mandates, all negotiating positions, and all requests and offers and all consolidated draft negotiation texts prior to each negotiation round, so that the European Parliament and national parliaments, as well as civil society organisations and the wider public, can make recommendations thereon before the negotiations are closed for comments and the agreement goes to ratification; underlines that the Commission must also persuade negotiating partners to increase transparency at their end to make sure that this is a reciprocal process in which the EU's negotiating position is not compromised;
Amendment 404 #
2015/2041(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 41
Paragraph 41
41. Calls on the Commission to propose an inter-institutional agreement in order to codify those principles for all trade negotiations, as foreseen under paragraph 40 of the draft inter-institutional agreement on Better Law-Making;
Amendment 422 #
2015/2041(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 43
Paragraph 43
43. RegretNotes the Ombudsman’'s finding that mostsome EU institutions have not yet properly implemented rules to protect whistleblowers; points out that to date onlythe European Parliament, the Commission, the Ombudsman and the Court of Auditors have adopted such rules;
Amendment 426 #
2015/2041(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 44
Paragraph 44
44. Believes effective whistleblower protection to be a key weapon against corruption and therefore reiterates its call to the Commisscalls on the Member States and the EU-institutions to prepare a whistleblower protection directive, including minimum Europe-wide standards of protectionensure the protection of whistleblowers on their respective level;
Amendment 25 #
2015/2040(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Considers that the written questionnaire sent head of each hearing should allow for 7 questions instead of 5, but that there should not be several sub- questions under each question.
Amendment 72 #
2015/0289(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 16 a (new)
Recital 16 a (new)
(16a) "Dormant agreements" stand for countries which adopted a fisheries partnership agreement without having a protocol into force, for structural or conjonctural reasons. The Union has several "dormant" agreements with third countries. Union vessels are therefore not allowed to fish in waters under the regime of the dormant agreements. The Commission should make an effort to "wake up" these agreements or to cease the partnership agreement.
Amendment 101 #
2015/0289(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point d
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point d
(d) the operatorcaptain and the fishing vessel have not been subject to a sanction for a serious infringement according to the national law of the Member State pursuant to Article 42 of Council Regulation (EC) No 1005/2008 and Article 90 of Council Regulation (EC) No 1224/2009 during the 12 months prior to the application for the fishing authorisation;
Amendment 134 #
2015/0289(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 6
Article 7 – paragraph 6
6. If a flag Member State fails to refuse, amend, suspend or withdraw the authorisation in accordance with paragraphs 4 and 5, after a formal consultation with the Member State, the Commission may decide to withdraw the authorisation and notify the flag Member State and the operator accordingly.
Amendment 147 #
2015/0289(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 1 – point c
Article 11 – paragraph 1 – point c
(c) the operator has paid all fees and financial penalties claimed by the third country competent authority overcompetent authorities of the third country (after final court decisions), in the plast 12 months.
Amendment 186 #
2015/0289(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 1 – point b a (new)
Article 18 – paragraph 1 – point b a (new)
(ba) There is a surplus of allowable catch;
Amendment 198 #
2015/0289(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 1 – point c – indent 2 – indent 2
Article 18 – paragraph 1 – point c – indent 2 – indent 2
– an examination of the latter by the flag Member State on the basis of the assessment of itsa national scientific institute of the Union;
Amendment 221 #
2015/0289(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 25 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) it has been issued with a fishing authorisation by its flag Member State after consulting a EU national scientific institute to assess the proposed fishery sustainability; and
Amendment 251 #
2015/0289(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 39 – paragraph 2 – point a
Article 39 – paragraph 2 – point a
(a) name and flag, flag of the vessel, Community Fishing Fleet Register, International Maritime Organisation number and name of the company owner of the vessel;
Amendment 66 #
2015/0133(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 9
Recital 9
(9) The definition of "recreational fisheries" should include all non- commercial fisheries, irrespective of their specific purpose, in order to cover all forms of fisheries that may affect fish stocks and ecosystems, to ensure the impact and socio-economic value of such fishing is fully taken into consideration when managing fisheries.
Amendment 70 #
2015/0133(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 10
Recital 10
(10) The definition of "end-users" should be aligned with the definition of "end-users of scientific data" appearing in Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013 and cover also scientific bodies and not-for-profit organisations with an interest in the environmental aspects of fisheries management.
Amendment 80 #
2015/0133(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 21 a (new)
Recital 21 a (new)
(21a) Fish stock assessments that are fundamental for scientific advice on sustainable catch levels depend on quality data. However, data are often the product of incomplete and inaccurate reporting, due inter alia to IUU fishing and some catches from recreational fisheries not being included in the assessments.
Amendment 82 #
2015/0133(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 21 b (new)
Recital 21 b (new)
(21b) there is a need for data collection on by-catch of protected species, including sea birds, marine mammals and turtles, and on the impact of fisheries on habitats, vulnerable marine areas and the ecosystem in order to ensure the proper implementation of the Marine Strategy Framework Directive.
Amendment 85 #
2015/0133(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 22
Recital 22
(22) Member States should determine the way they collect data, but in order to be able to combine data on a regional level in a meaningful way, minimum requirements for data quality, coverage and compatibility should be agreed by Member States at regUnional level. When there is general agreement on the methods at regUnional level, Regional Co- ordination Groups should submit a regional work plan on the basis of that agreement for adoption by Commission.
Amendment 88 #
2015/0133(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 23
Recital 23
(23) Union legislation should no longer determine the precise details of methodologies to be applied in collecting data. Provisions on particular methods of data collection should therefore be replaced by the description of the process by which they will be determined. That process should be in accordance to Union minimum requirements for data quality, coverage and compatibility and essentially include cooperation between Member States and data users in regional co- ordination groups, and validation by the Commission through work plans submitted by Member States.
Amendment 89 #
2015/0133(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 24
Recital 24
(24) The data referred to in this Regulation should be put into publicly available national computerised databases so that they are accessible to the Commission and can be made available to data users. It is in the interest of all data user that data which does not allow for personal identification should be available without restrictions to any party who has an interest in its analysis.
Amendment 110 #
2015/0133(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point a
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point a
(a) the information needs for the management and implementation of the Common Fisheries Policy, the Marine Strategy Framework Directive, the Integrated Maritime Policy and the Birds and Habitats Directives;
Amendment 111 #
2015/0133(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point a a (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point a a (new)
(aa) the information needs on the impact of decisions on recreational fisheries;
Amendment 113 #
2015/0133(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point b
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point b
(b) the need and relevance of data for decisions on fisheries management and protection of the ecosystem including vulnerable species, birds and habitats,
Amendment 128 #
2015/0133(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – point d a (new)
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – point d a (new)
(da) including socio-economic data on recreational fisheries to enable the socio- economic performance of the Union recreational fisheries sector to be assessed;
Amendment 157 #
2015/0133(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 3
Article 9 – paragraph 3
3. The Commission shall approve the work plans and the amendments thereto made in accordance with Article 8(2) on the basis of the evaluation by the STECF, not later than three months after receiving the work plans.
Amendment 168 #
2015/0133(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 1
Article 16 – paragraph 1
1. Member States shall set up adequate processes and publicly accessible electronic technologies to ensure an effective application of Article 25 of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013, and shall refrain from any unnecessary restrictions to the widest possible dissemination of detailed and aggregated data.
Amendment 169 #
2015/0133(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 1
Article 16 – paragraph 1
1. Member States shall set up adequate processes and electronic technologies to ensure an effective application of Article 25 of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013, and shall refrain from anyimposing unnecessary restrictions to public availability to ensure the widest possible dissemination of detailed and aggregated data.
Amendment 172 #
2015/0133(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 3
Article 16 – paragraph 3
3. Member States shall ensure that relevant detailed and aggregated data are updated and made available to end-users within one month from the receipt of a request for those data. In case of requests made by other interested parties, Member States shall ensure that the data are updated and made availableand other interested parties within twoone months from the receipt of a request for those data.
Amendment 229 #
2015/0009(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 12 a (new)
Recital 12 a (new)
(12a) Taking into account that creative industries in Europe make a substantial contribution to the EU economy, creating more than €550 billion in value added to the GDP and providing 8.3 million full-time jobs, financing under the EFSI should also foster investment and growth in the creative and cultural sector and strengthen Europe's cultural and creative industries, in particular start- ups, innovative SMEs and creative businesses.
Amendment 262 #
2015/0009(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 14
Recital 14
(14) The EFSI should target projects delivering high societal and economic value. In particular, the EFSI should target projects that promote job creation, long- term growth and competitiveness. The EFSI should support a wide range of financial products, including equity, debt or guarantees, to best accommodate the needs of the individual project. This wide range of products should allow the EFSI to adapt to market needs whilst encouraging private investment in the projects. The EFSI should not be a substitute for private market finance but should instead catalyse private finance by addressing market failures so as to ensure the most effective and strategic use of public money. The requirement for consistency with State aid principles should contribute to such effective and strategic use. With the aim to better protect and reap commercial and economic benefits from EU co-funded initiatives, a set of rules as established in Horizon 2020 concerning the exploitation and dissemination of project results, including their protection through intellectual property, should be respected by the participants of EFSI projects.
Amendment 293 #
2015/0009(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 15
Recital 15
(15) The EFSI should target projects with a higher risk-return profile than existing EIB and Union instruments to ensure additionality over existing operations. The EFSI should finance projects across the Union, including in the countries most affected by the financial crisis. The EFSI should only be used where financing is not available from other sources on reasonable terms.
Amendment 321 #
2015/0009(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 16 a (new)
Recital 16 a (new)
(16a) When carrying out the tasks conferred on them by this Regulation, the governing bodies of the EFSI (namely, the Steering Board and the Investment Committee) should act independently and in the interests of the EFSI and should not seek or take instructions from any public or private body.
Amendment 347 #
2015/0009(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 17 a (new)
Recital 17 a (new)
(17a) The Investment Committee should establish a set of transparent, fair and objective criteria for project evaluation, which should be publicly known and which should serve the Investment Committee in their deliberations. The results of the deliberations of the Investment Committee should be publicly known.
Amendment 417 #
2015/0009(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 23 a (new)
Recital 23 a (new)
(23a) As national contributions to the EFSI will not be taken into account by the Commission when defining the fiscal adjustment under the preventive and the corrective arm of the Stability and Growth Pact, Eurostat should adopt as soon as possible the rules for the statistical recording and categorisation of Member State contributions to EFSI in order to create predictability and certainty for Member States when they prepare their presentation of their stability and convergence programmes and national reform programmes.
Amendment 571 #
2015/0009(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
The purpose of the EFSI shall be to support investments in the Union and to ensure increased access to financing for companies having up to 3000 employees, with a particular focus on small and medium-sized enterprises, through the supply of risk bearing capacity to the EIB ('EFSI Agreement'), taking into account the considerable financing needs of start- ups, innovative technology-based companies and creative businesses.
Amendment 591 #
2015/0009(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 2
Article 1 – paragraph 2
2. The EFSI Agreement shall be open to accession by Member States. Subject to the consent of existing contributors, the EFSI Agreement shall also be open to accession by other third parties within the European Union, including national promotional banks or public agencies owned or controlled by Member States, and private sector entities.
Amendment 672 #
2015/0009(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point j a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point j a (new)
Amendment 695 #
2015/0009(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
The EFSI Agreement shall provide for the creation of a European Investment Advisory Hub ('EIAH') within the EIB. The EIAH shall have as its objective to build upon existing EIB and Commission advisory services in order to provide advisory support for investment project identification, preparation and development and act as a single technical advisory hub for project financing within the Union. This shall include support on the use of technical assistance for project structuring, attracting private sector investment, use of innovative financial instruments, use of public-private partnerships and advice, as appropriate, on relevant issues of EU legislation.
Amendment 722 #
2015/0009(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 3
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 3
The EIAH shall be partially financed by the Union up to a maximum amount of EUR 20 000 000 per year during the period ending on 31 December 2020 for the additional services provided for by the EIAH over existing EIB technical assistance. For the years after 2020 the financial contribution from the Union shall be directly linked to the provisions included in the future multi-annual financial frameworks. The Commission shall make every effort to create synergies between the Union's numerous funding and investment advisory services. The EIAH should be capable of signposting to all other EU funding streams.
Amendment 766 #
2015/0009(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. When carrying out the tasks conferred on them by this Regulation, the governing bodies of the EFSI referred to in this Article shall act independently and in the interests of the EFSI and shall not seek or take instructions from any public or private body.
Amendment 858 #
2015/0009(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 2
Article 3 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 2
The Investment Committee shall be composed of sixeight independent experts and the Managing Director. Independent experts shall have a high level of relevant market experience in project finance andstructuring and projects financing as well as macroeconomic expertise. The Investment Committee shall encompass a broad range of expertise in various sectors, such as research, development and innovation, SMEs, and transport. It will also contain a mix of long-term and short-term investment expertise. It shall be appointed by the Steering Board for a renewable fixed term of three years.
Amendment 867 #
2015/0009(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 2
Article 3 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 2
The Investment Committee shall be composed of six independent experts and the Managing Director. Independent experts shall have a high level of relevant market experience in project finance and be appointed by the Steering Board for a renewable fixed term of three years. At least of or more of the investment committee members will have a background in 'investment in education and training' and 'research and development and innovation'.
Amendment 909 #
2015/0009(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 5 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. High quality and up-to-date data is critical to EFSI's success and its analysis. The steering board must, in collaboration stakeholders, agree a framework for the data required to support preparation, assurance and scrutiny of projects. This data collection should be broad enough in scope, and continue for as long as is necessary for independent researchers to properly analyse success or failure and should be publicly available.
Amendment 920 #
2015/0009(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part
The EU guarantee shall be granted for EIB financing and investment operations approved by the Investment Committee referred to in Article 3(5) or funding to the EIF in order to conduct EIB financing and investment operations in accordance with Article 7(2). The operations concerned shall be consistent with Union policies andmust support anyt least some of the following general objectives:
Amendment 947 #
2015/0009(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point a
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point a
(a) development of infrastructure, including in the areas of transport, particularly in industrial centres; energy, in particular energy interconnections; and digital infrastructure, in particular broadband and digital infrastructure for cultural and creative industries;
Amendment 967 #
2015/0009(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point b
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point b
(b) investment in education and training, health, research and development, information and communications technology and, innovation, creativity and culture;
Amendment 982 #
2015/0009(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point c
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point c
(c) expansion of renewable energy and energy and resource efficiency, in particular energy efficiency improvement of housing ;
Amendment 996 #
2015/0009(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point d
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point d
(d) infrastructure projects in the environmental, and natural resources, urban development and social fields; ;
Amendment 997 #
2015/0009(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point d a (new)
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point d a (new)
(da) social infrastructures projects in the social field built environment and urban development and services including social housing and public buildings.
Amendment 1006 #
2015/0009(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point e a (new)
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point e a (new)
(ea) (f) creation of sustainable employment; (g) development of digital infrastructure, information and communications technology and innovation including cultural and creative industries;
Amendment 1076 #
2015/0009(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 a (new)
Article 5 a (new)
Article 5 a Public Assets Where private actors will be delivering and maintaining public assets over time, contracts that include an EU guarantee should have clear contractual arrangements to ensure that charges levied are both reasonable and equitable, reflecting appropriate allocation of risk between different parties.
Amendment 1217 #
2015/0009(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 3 a (new)
Article 9 – paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. The pipeline should be highly visible and user-friendly for all targeted users
Amendment 1222 #
2015/0009(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 1
Article 10 – paragraph 1
1. The EIB, in cooperation with the EIF as appropriate, shall report semi-annually to the European Parliament, the Council and the Commission on EIB financing and investment operations under this Regulation. The report shall include an assessment of compliance with the requirements on the use of the EU guarantee and the key performance indicators established pursuant to Article 2(1)(g). The report shall also include statistical, financial and accounting data on each EIB financing and investment operation and on an aggregated basis.
Amendment 1303 #
2015/0009(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 3 a (new)
Article 11 – paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. In the event that EFSI invests in projects that go against the principles outlined in this document, steering board members will be held accountable by The European Parliament, which may remove board members.
Amendment 1369 #
2015/0009(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 1
Article 16 – paragraph 1
1. In its financing and investment operations, the EIB shall not support any activities carried out for illegal purposes, including money laundering, financing of terrorism, tax fraud and tax evasion, corruption, or fraud affecting the financial interests of the Union. In particular the EIB shall not participate in any financing or investment operation through a vehicle located in a non-cooperative jurisdiction, in line with its policy towards weakly regulated or non-cooperative jurisdictions based on policies of the Union, the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development or the Financial Action Task Force. EFSI shall not be used to support the privatisation of public services.
Amendment 1395 #
2015/0009(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 18
Article 18
Regulation (EU) No 1291/2013
Article 6, paragraphs 1, 2 and 3
Article 6, paragraphs 1, 2 and 3
Amendment 1438 #
2015/0009(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 19
Article 19
Regulation (EU) No 1316/2013
Article 5
Article 5
Amendment 54 #
2014/2254(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 – indent 2 (new)
Paragraph 6 – indent 2 (new)
- Draws attention to the increasing segment of the population that is completely disenfranchised as regards national elections because they can vote neither in their home country nor in their country of residence
Amendment 2 #
2014/2252(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 – point a (new)
Paragraph 1 – point a (new)
(a) Recalls that subsidiarity is also protected by the fact that no European legislation can be adopted without the approval of a large majority of national ministries (accountable to national parliaments) in the Council.
Amendment 3 #
2014/2252(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 – point b (new)
Paragraph 1 – point b (new)
(b) Notes that subsidiarity is, in practice, only an issue in regard to a small minority of legislative proposals, as illustrated by the fact that the "orange card" procedure has never been triggered and the "yellow card" procedure has only been triggered twice in six years; considers that national parliaments are likely to be interested in the substance of proposals rather than only subsidiarity and notes that many national parliaments are strengthening their procedures enabling them to influence the position adopted by the Minister in the Council.
Amendment 11 #
2014/2252(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 – point a (new)
Paragraph 2 – point a (new)
(a) is aware that many national parliaments wish to influence the substance of legislation rather than simply comment on the relatively few cases where subsidiarity might be an issue; welcomes the contributions submitted to the Commission under the "Barroso initiative"; considers that the most effective way for national parliaments to exert such influence is by shaping the position taken by their countries minister ahead of Council meetings and that the 8 week period can also be used for this purpose.
Amendment 17 #
2014/2252(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Believes that the eight-week period given to national parliaments to issue a reasoned opinion under Article 6 of the Protocol on the application of the principles of subsidiarity and proportionality should be extended significantinterpreted flexibly to allow national parliaments to participate to a greater extent; encourages national parliaments to become more involved in the European debate;
Amendment 30 #
2014/2252(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
Amendment 43 #
2014/2249(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital G
Recital G
Amendment 87 #
2014/2249(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital L
Recital L
L. whereas the institutional structure of the EMU should be transformed into an effective and democratic economic government, with Parliament and Council acting as equal co-legislators, the Commission fulfilling the role of the executive, national parliaments better scrutinising national governments' actions at European level, the European Parliament scrutinising the EU level of decision-making, and judicial review by the Court of Justice having control over all aspects of EMUover EMU decisions enshrined in the Treaties;
Amendment 94 #
2014/2249(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital M
Recital M
M. whereas the Union needs a new legal actprovisions on economic policy, including the adoption of Convergence Guidelines, as well as some crucial structural reforms in the areas of competitiveness, growth and social cohesion;
Amendment 116 #
2014/2249(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital P
Recital P
P. whereas the Union should be endowed with increased investment capacity by ensuring better use of the existing structural funds and by fully implementing the existing six-pack and two-pack legal framework; as well as increasing the capacities of the EIB, EIF and EFSI;
Amendment 128 #
2014/2249(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital Q
Recital Q
Q. whereas part of the EU budget should be used to establish a fiscal capacity within the eurozone in order to assist Member States in the implementation of agreed structural reforms based on certain conditions; whereas this additional fiscal capacity should be placed outside the ceilings of the MFF and should be financed by new genuine own resources suitable for this purpose;
Amendment 175 #
2014/2249(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Underlines that these challenges cannot be adequately tackled individually by the Member States, but need a collective response from the Union;
Amendment 209 #
2014/2249(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Is of the opinion that intergovernmental solutions should not exist, notbe replaced by Community procedures even in areas where not all the Member States fulfil the conditions for participation, and that the Fiscal Compact and the European Stability Mechanism, as intended by the Treaties should therefore be incorporated into Union law and no new institutions should be introduced;
Amendment 242 #
2014/2249(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Considers it necessary for the European Parliament to reform its working methods in order to cope with the challenges ahead, by using its control over the Commission, including in relation to the implementation and application of the acquis in the Member States, by limiting first-reading agreements to exceptional cases of urgency, and by improving its own electoral procedure through the revision of the 1976 Electoral Act in line with Parliament’s proposals contained in its resolution of 11 November 2015 on the reform of the electoral law of the European Union5 or as a future step through the adoption of implementing measures in application of Article 14 of the Electoral Act; __________________ 5 Texts adopted, P8_TA(2015)0395.
Amendment 282 #
2014/2249(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Insists on curbRegrets that deadlock ing the interferenceCouncil has necessitated the involvement of the European Council in the legislative process as ithat goes against the letter and spirbeyond the strategic guidelines role attributed to it ofby the Ttreaties;
Amendment 329 #
2014/2249(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22
Paragraph 22
22. Demands that the Council switches completely to QMV voting wherever possible under the treaties and that it abandons the practice of transferring contentious legislative fields to the European Council, as this goes against the letter and the spirit of the Treaty, which stipulates that the European Council can only decide unanimously, and should only do so, on broad political goals, not on legislation;
Amendment 13 #
2014/2248(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 7
Citation 7
– having regard to the likely decision to leave the European Union resulting from the UK referendum,
Amendment 19 #
2014/2248(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 16
Citation 16
– having regard to its resolution of 28 June 2016 on the decision to leave the EU resulting fromresult of the UK referendum15 , __________________ 15 Texts adopted, P8_TA(2016)0294. Texts adopted, P8_TA(2016)0294.
Amendment 48 #
2014/2248(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas progress towards a Union that can really deliver on and achieve its goals are impaired by a failure of governance owing to a continuous and systematic search for unanimity in the Council (which is still based ondespite the so- called Luxembourg Compromise supposedly falling into disuse) and the lack of a credible single executive authority enjoying full democratic legitimacy and competence to take effective action across a wide spectrum of policies; whereas recent examples such as the uncontrolled migration flow, the slow clean-up of our banks after the outbreak of the financial crisis and the lack of an immediate common response to the internal and external threat of terrorism have aptly demonstrated the Union’s incapacity to respond effectively and quickly;
Amendment 134 #
2014/2248(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital I
Recital I
I. whereas, while Article 16 of the TSCG provides that within five years of the date of entry into force (before 1 January 2018) the necessary steps must have been taken to incorporate the Fiscal Compact into the legal framework of the Union, it is clear that the resilience of the euro area, including the completion of the banking union, cannot be achieved without further fiscal deepening steps together with the establishment of a more reliable, effective and democratic form of governance; whereas this will complete the current Stability and Growth Pact, which, ever since it came into existence, even after its reform by the so-called six-pack and two-pack, has never been fully applied for any obvious political reasons;
Amendment 165 #
2014/2248(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital L
Recital L
L. whereas the European Union is a constitutional system based on the rule of law; whereas the Treaties must be changed to give the European Court of Justice (ECJ) jurisdiction to settle legal disputes over all aspects of EU law, in particular common foreign and security policy (Article 24(1) TEU) and monetary and economic policy (Article 126(10) TFEU);
Amendment 231 #
2014/2248(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital R
Recital R
R. whereas, finally, the urgency for reform of the Union has been dramatically increased by the United Kingdom’s decision, through a referendum, ton leave ing the European Union; whereas it is crystal clear that the negotiations to set out the arrangements for the UK’s withdrawal also need to take account of the framework for its future relationship with the Union; whereas this agreement must be negotiated in accordance with Article 218(3) TFEU and be concluded on behalf of the Union by the Council, acting by a qualified majority, after obtaining the consent of the European Parliament; whereas the Union should not stand in the way of any reconsideration by the UK of its intended departure.
Amendment 420 #
2014/2248(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Notes that this new type of ‘associate status’ could also be one of the possible outcomes to respect the will of the majority of the citizens of the United Kingdom to leave the EU; stresses that this wish must be respected, giventhose who voted in the recent referendum in the United Kingdom to leave the EU; while taking account of the 48.1% who wished to remain in it; notes that the withdrawal of the United Kingdom, as one of the larger Member States, and as the largest non-euro-area member, affects the strength and the institutional balance of the Union – a new situation that adds to the need for revision of the Treaties;
Amendment 439 #
2014/2248(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Underlines the fact that, until the Treaties cease to apply to the United Kingdom, it will continue to participate in all decision-making of the Union throughout its institutions, with the exception of the negotiations and the agreement concerning its own withdrawal; considers that intermediate arrangements willmay need to be made concerning the UK’s participation in EuropeanCouncil decision- making, as it will be politically difficult to allow a Member State in the process of leaving to influence decisions affecting the Union of which it will soon cease to be a member;
Amendment 22 #
2014/2228(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1.- Point (d) - Subpoint (ii.)
Paragraph 1.- Point (d) - Subpoint (ii.)
ii.) while thea reformed investor-state dispute settlement (ISDS) ismay be an appropriate tool to protect investors and assure that investments are treated in a fair and non- discriminatory way, to oversee that it does not undermine the capacity of European, national and local authorities to legislate their own policies, in particular so in trade agreements with jurisdictions at risk of political interference in the judicialry and environmental policies, and therefore respect the constitutional framework of the Member Statesdenial of justice to foreign investors, the absence of such risks in the USA and the EU suggest that ISDS is not necessary in TTIP;
Amendment 762 #
2014/2228(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point d – point xiv
Paragraph 1 – point d – point xiv
(xiv) to ensure that foreign investors are treated in a non-discriminatory fashion and have a fair opportunity to seek and achieve redress of grievances, which can be achieved withoutle benefiting from no greater rights than domestic investors; to oppose the inclusion of an ISDS mechanism; such a mechanism is not necessary in TTIP given the EU’s and the US’ developed legal systems; a state-to- state dispute settlement system and the use of national courts are the most appropriate tools to address investment disputin TTIP, as other options to enforce investment protection are available, such as domestic remedies;
Amendment 225 #
2014/2221(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21 a (new)
Paragraph 21 a (new)
21a. Underlines that the worst form of austerity is when governments have to spend a high proportion of their expenditure on servicing their debt instead of on public services and investments; accepts therefore that deficit reduction in highly indebted countries remains necessary, but such fiscal consolidation must take place in a way that protects vulnerable users of public services, protects public investment and raises revenue in an equitable way;
Amendment 28 #
2014/0285(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 8
Recital 8
(8) It is appropriate to establish a multi- species fisheries plan taking into account the dynamics between the stocks of cod, herring and sprat, and also considering the by- catch species of the fisheries for these stocks, namely the Baltic stocks of plaice, brill, flounder and turbot, and incidental catches of seabirds and marine mammals. The objective of this plan should be to aim at achievinge and maintaining maximum sustainable yields for the stocks concerned.
Amendment 29 #
2014/0285(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 8
Recital 8
(8) It is appropriateThe ultimate goal is to establish a multi- species fisheries plan taking into account the dynamics between the stocks of cod, herring and sprat, and also considering the by-catch species of the fisheries for these stocks, namely the Baltic stocks of plaice, brill, flounder and turbot. The objective of this plan should be to aim at achievinge and maintaining maximum sustainable yields for the stocks concerned, as well as to minimise the impact of the fisheries on the wider marine environment.
Amendment 32 #
2014/0285(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 8
Recital 8
(8) It is appropriate to establish a multi- species fisheries plan taking into account the dynamics between the stocks of cod, herring and sprat, and also considering the by-catch species of the fisheries for these stocks, namely the Baltic stocks of plaice, brill, flounder and turbot. The objective of this plan should be to aim at achieving and maintainingrestore and maintain populations of harvested species above levels which can produce the maximum sustainable yields for the stocks concerned.
Amendment 38 #
2014/0285(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 12
Recital 12
(12) These targets should therefore be established and expressed in terms of fishing mortality rates, based on scientific advice19 that restores and maintains populations of harvested species above levels which can produce the maximum sustainable yield. The maximum sustainable yield exploitation rate should be the upper limit for exploitation. __________________ 19 ICES technical services, September 2014 http://www.ices.dk/sites/pub/Publication% 20Reports/Advice/2014/Special%20Reque sts/EU_Fmsy_range_for_Baltic_cod_and_ pelagic_stocks.pdf
Amendment 58 #
2014/0285(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 25
Recital 25
(25) As regards the time-frame, it is expected that for the stocks concerned maximum sustainable yield should be reachedthe stocks concerned should achieve the target by 2015 where possible and, on a progressive, incremental basis at the latest by 201520. It should be maintained from therese dates on.
Amendment 62 #
2014/0285(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 2
Article 1 – paragraph 2
2. The plan shall also apply to plaice, flounder, turbot and brill in ICES Subdivisions 22-32 as well as to seabirds and marine mammals caught when fishing for the stocks concerned.
Amendment 69 #
2014/0285(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. The plan shall aim at contributing toplement the objectives of the common fisheries policy listed in Article 2 of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013 and in particular:
Amendment 77 #
2014/0285(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) achieving and maintainensuring that exploitation restores and maintains populations of the stocks concerned above biomass levels capable of producing maximum sustainable yield for the stocks concerned, and
Amendment 86 #
2014/0285(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2
Article 3 – paragraph 2
2. The plan shall aim at contributinge to the implementation of the landing obligation established in Article 15(1) of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013 for the stocks concerned and for plaice.
Amendment 90 #
2014/0285(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 a (new)
Article 3 a (new)
Article 3a The plan shall contribute to the achievement of good environmental status pursuant to Directive 2008/56/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 June 20081a __________________ 1aDirective 2008/56/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 June 2008 establishing a framework for community action in the field of marine environmental policy (Marine Strategy Framework Directive) (OJ L 164, 25.6.2008, p.19)
Amendment 109 #
2014/0285(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 2
Article 5 – paragraph 2
2. When the spawning biomass of any of the stocks concerned for a certain year is below the minimum spawning biomass levels set out in paragraph 1, appropriate remedial measures shall be adopted to ensure rapid return ofthat the stocks concerned return to precautionary levels as soon as possible. In particular, by way of derogation from Article 4(2) of this Regulation and in accordance with Article 16(4) of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013 fishing opportunities shall be set at levels lower than those resulting in target fishing mortality ranges laid down in Article 4(1). These remedial measures may also include, as appropriate, the submission of legislative proposals by the Commission and emergency measures adopted by the Commission under Article 12 of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013.
Amendment 158 #
2014/0285(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 2
Article 9 – paragraph 2
2. The measures referred to in paragraph 1 shall aim at achieving the objectives set out in Article 3 and in particular the protection of juveniles or spawning fish, and the mitigation of incidental catches of seabirds and marine mammals.
Amendment 177 #
2014/0285(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 1
Article 12 – paragraph 1
1. By way of derogation from Article 17(1) of Regulation (EC) No 1224/2009, the prior notification obligation laid down in that Article shall apply to masters of Union fishing vessels of eight metres overall length or more retaining on board at least 300 kg of cod or two tons of pelagic stocks. The competent authorities of the coastal Member States may give permission to an earlier entry at port.
Amendment 183 #
Amendment 78 #
2014/0138(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 18
Recital 18
(18) VesselsFishermen carrying out fisheries with small-scale driftnetartisanal fisheries may need some time to adjust to the new situation and necessitate a phasing-out periodrequirements. In cases where they need to change the type of gear they use, support should be provided by the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund, provided that the new gear is less harmful than the gear used before. This Regulation should therefore enter into force onapply from 1 January 20157.
Amendment 83 #
2014/0138(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 18 a (new)
Recital 18 a (new)
(18a) Small scale traditional fisheries using driftnets, such as "menaidi" in Italy, "estoueyre" and "bigearreyre" in France, "xeito" and "El Sardinal" in Spain, the "Mourne herring driftnet" fishery in Northern Ireland, the "Clovelly herring fishery" in North Devon or the "Southern North Sea herring fishery" in Essex and East Anglia in England, and the "sardinheira" in Portugal are part of the cultural identity of those countries.
Amendment 109 #
2014/0138(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) to catch any marine biological resource with driftnetuse driftnets longer than 1000 metres; and
Amendment 118 #
2014/0138(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) to keep any kind ofcarry on board of fishing vessels driftnets on board of fishing vesself an aggregate length exceeding 1000 metres
Amendment 127 #
2014/0138(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 a (new)
Article 3 a (new)
Article 3a Objectives for driftnet fisheries Fisheries using driftnets that are not prohibited under Article 3 shall be carried out in such a way to ensure that: (a) catches of, and harm to, protected species as listed in the annexes of the Habitats and Birds Directives are avoided; and (b) unwanted catches are minimised.
Amendment 142 #
2014/0138(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 c (new)
Article 3 c (new)
Amendment 148 #
2014/0138(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 d (new)
Article 3 d (new)
Article 3d Procedure for adoption of regionalised measures 1. Article 18 of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013 shall apply to the regionalised measures referred to in Article 3c of this Regulation. Joint recommendations in accordance with Article 18(7) of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013 may be submitted by 1 January 2017. 2. The Commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts upon receipt of the joint recommendations referred to in paragraph 1 of this Article, following consultations with the European Parliament and the Advisory Councils and in accordance with Article 3g setting on the regionalised measures referred to in Article 3c. 3. By way of derogation from paragraphs 1 to 3 of this Article, in respect of waters covered by Regulation (EC) No 1967/2006, such regionalised measures may be adopted as part of the management plans referred to in Article 19 of that Regulation.
Amendment 152 #
2014/0138(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 g (new)
Article 3 g (new)
Amendment 271 #
2014/0020(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Amendment 290 #
2014/0020(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point 16
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point 16
16. ‘core credit institution’ means a credit institution that at the minimum takes deposits eligible under the Deposit Guarantee Scheme in accordance with Directive 94/19/EC33 ; __________________ 33Directive 94/19/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 30 May 1994 on deposit-guarantee schemes, OJ L 135, 31.05.1994 pages 0005 to 0014.holds qualifying deposits;
Amendment 292 #
2014/0020(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point 16 a (new)
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point 16 a (new)
16 a. "qualifying deposits" are deposits eligible under the Deposit Guarantee Scheme in accordance with Directive 2014/49/EU1a, excluding deposits from individuals who have held assets to the value of at least €250,000 for a period of at least 12 months and excluding deposits from large undertakings with income of not less than €6.5m, a balance sheet not less than €3.25m, or not less than 50 employees. This exclusion may be further narrowed in domestic law; __________________ 1aDirective 2014/49/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 April 2014 on deposit-guarantee schemes. OJ L 173, 12.06.2014, p.149
Amendment 699 #
Amendment 116 #
2013/0157(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 4
Recital 4
(4) The overwhelming majorityA significant proportion of Union maritime traffic transits through the core seaports of the trans-European transport network. In order to achieve the aim of this Regulation in a proportionate way without imposing any unnecessary burden on other portsand in recognition of the extra support for those ports through Union measures and funding, this Regulation should apply only to the core ports of the trans-European transport network, each of which playing a significant role for the European transport system either because it handles more than 0.1% of the total EU freight or the total number of passengers or because it improves the regional accessibility of island or peripheral areas, without prejudice, however, to the possibility of Member States deciding to apply this Regulation to other ports as well. Pilotage services performed in the deep sea do not have a direct impact on the efficiency of the ports as they are not used for the direct entry and exit of the ports and therefore do not need to be included in this Regulationnetwork. Future consideration may be given to its extension subject to appropriate consultation and impact assessment.
Amendment 154 #
2013/0157(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 14
Recital 14
(14) The recourse to public service obligations leading to a limitation in the number of providers of a port service should only be justified for reasons of public interest in order to ensure the accessibility of the port service to all users, the availability of the port service all year long or the affordability of by Member States or competent authorities, for those port services classified as being of general interest, shall take place in accordance withe port service to certain category of usersrinciples and requirements of EU law.
Amendment 257 #
2013/0157(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 3
Article 1 – paragraph 3
3. This Regulation shall apply to all seaports of the trans-European transport core network, as defined in Annex I of Regulation XXX [regulation on the TEN-T Guidelines].
Amendment 281 #
2013/0157(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – point 2 a (new)
Article 2 – point 2 a (new)
2 a. ‘competent authority’ means any public competent authority or group of public competent authorities of a Member State or Member States, under whose jurisdiction a port or ports are established;
Amendment 491 #
2013/0157(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 9 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Where the national legislation of a Member State so permits, the managing body of a port may provide a port service itself or through a legally distinct entity over which it exercises a control similar to that exercised over its own departments. In such a case, the port service provider shall be considered as an internal operator for the purpose of this Regulation.
Amendment 570 #
2013/0157(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13
Article 13
Amendment 577 #
Amendment 710 #
2013/0157(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 – paragraph 2
Article 25 – paragraph 2
It shall apply with effect from 1 July 2015...* . * OJ: Please insert the date: 36 months after the entry into force of this Regulation.
Amendment 3 #
2008/2169(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C
Recital C
C. whereas citizens will thus for the first time be directly involved in the initiation of European legislative procesposals,
Amendment 9 #
2008/2169(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital K
Recital K
K. whereas Article 76 FEUT indicates that a legislative proposal supported by a quarter of the Member States may be presumed to take sufficient account of the European general interest; whereas, however, this applies to submission of the legislative proposal itself, while the citizens’ initiative is a request to the Commission to submit such a proposal and thus concerns an earlier stage in the legislative process; whereas, therefore, such a minimum number can be considered to be unchallengeable only if it is less than a quarter of the Member Stata number of EU provisions make reference to the threshold of one quarter of the Member States (for instance, Article 76 FEUT; the statute on political parties; the Rule on political groups in the EP) and that this can be considered as a reasonable figure for other appropriate cases,
Amendment 16 #
2008/2169(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital -S (new)
Recital -S (new)
-S. whereas it would be advisable for initiatives to refer to one or more appropriate legal bases for the tabling of the proposed legal act by the Commission,
Amendment 37 #
2008/2169(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Annex - paragraph 1
Annex - paragraph 1
1. The minimum number of Member States from which the citizens taking part in the initiative must come is fourone quarter of the Member States.
Amendment 45 #
2008/2169(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Annex - paragraph 3
Annex - paragraph 3
3. Every Union citizen over the age of 16f voting age may participate in a European Citizens’ I' initiative.
Amendment 48 #
2008/2169(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Annex - paragraph 5 - introductory part
Annex - paragraph 5 - introductory part
5. The first stage of a European Citizens’ Initiative begins with its organisers registering the initiative with the Commission and ends with the Commission’s formal decision on the success of that registration. Its main features are as follows:
Amendment 49 #
2008/2169(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Annex - paragraph 5 - point (a)
Annex - paragraph 5 - point (a)
(a) A European Citizens’ Initiative must be duly registered by its organisers with the Commission. To register, organisers state their name, date of birth, nationality and home address, and the exact wording of the citizens’ initiative in one of the European Union’s official languages.
Amendment 51 #
2008/2169(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Annex - paragraph 5 - point (b) - introductory part
Annex - paragraph 5 - point (b) - introductory part
Amendment 54 #
2008/2169(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Annex - paragraph 5 - point (b) - bullet point 1
Annex - paragraph 5 - point (b) - bullet point 1
Amendment 56 #
2008/2169(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Annex - paragraph 5 - point (b) - bullet point 2
Annex - paragraph 5 - point (b) - bullet point 2
Amendment 57 #
2008/2169(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Annex - paragraph 5 - point (b) - bullet point 3
Annex - paragraph 5 - point (b) - bullet point 3
Amendment 58 #
2008/2169(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Annex - paragraph 5 - point (b) - bullet point 4
Annex - paragraph 5 - point (b) - bullet point 4
Amendment 62 #
2008/2169(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Annex - paragraph 5 - point (c)
Annex - paragraph 5 - point (c)
Amendment 68 #
2008/2169(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Annex - paragraph 5 - point (d)
Annex - paragraph 5 - point (d)
Amendment 71 #
2008/2169(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Annex - paragraph 5 - point (e)
Annex - paragraph 5 - point (e)
Amendment 73 #
2008/2169(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Annex - paragraph 5 - point (f)
Annex - paragraph 5 - point (f)
Amendment 75 #
2008/2169(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Annex - paragraph 5 - point (g)
Annex - paragraph 5 - point (g)
Amendment 77 #
2008/2169(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Annex - paragraph 6 - point (a)
Annex - paragraph 6 - point (a)
(a) The Member States make provision in their law for an effective procedure for the collection of lawful statements of support for a European Citizens’ Initiative and for official confirmation of the result of that collection.
Amendment 78 #
2008/2169(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Annex - paragraph 6 - point (b)
Annex - paragraph 6 - point (b)
(b) A statement of support is lawful if is declared within the period for collecting statements of support in accordance with the relevant legal provisions of the Member States and of Union law. The period for collecting statements of support is one year. It begins on the first day of the third month following the decision on registration of the citizens’ initiativeone year of registration.
Amendment 81 #
2008/2169(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Annex - paragraph 6 - point (d)
Annex - paragraph 6 - point (d)
Amendment 82 #
2008/2169(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Annex - paragraph 6 - point (e)
Annex - paragraph 6 - point (e)
Amendment 84 #
2008/2169(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Annex - paragraph 6 - point (f)
Annex - paragraph 6 - point (f)
Amendment 85 #
2008/2169(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Annex - paragraph 6 - point (g)
Annex - paragraph 6 - point (g)
Amendment 86 #
2008/2169(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Annex - paragraph 7 - point (a)
Annex - paragraph 7 - point (a)
(a) A European Citizens’ Initiative must be lawfully presented by the organisers to the Commission. The Member States’ confirmations on the number of statements of support must be submitted at the time of presentation.
Amendment 87 #
2008/2169(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Annex - paragraph 7 - point (b) - bullet point 2
Annex - paragraph 7 - point (b) - bullet point 2
• who are nationals of at least four • who are nationals of at least one Member States, quarter of Member States,
Amendment 93 #
2008/2169(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Annex - paragraph 7 - point (c)
Annex - paragraph 7 - point (c)
(c) Within two months of presentation of the citizens’ initiative the Commission must decide whether that presentation has succeeded. The decision must include a statement on the repmet the formal requiresmentativeness of the initiative. The presentation may be rejected only on legal groundss and will be considered by the Commission.
Amendment 95 #
2008/2169(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Annex - paragraph 7 - point (d)
Annex - paragraph 7 - point (d)
Amendment 96 #
2008/2169(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Annex - paragraph 7 - point (e)
Annex - paragraph 7 - point (e)
Amendment 97 #
2008/2169(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Annex - paragraph 7 - point (f)
Annex - paragraph 7 - point (f)
Amendment 98 #
2008/2169(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Annex - paragraph 8- point (a)
Annex - paragraph 8- point (a)
Amendment 99 #
2008/2169(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Annex - paragraph 8- point (b)
Annex - paragraph 8- point (b)
Amendment 101 #
2008/2169(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Annex - paragraph 8- point (c)
Annex - paragraph 8- point (c)
Amendment 103 #
2008/2169(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Annex - paragraph 8- point (d)
Annex - paragraph 8- point (d)
Amendment 104 #
2008/2169(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Annex - paragraph 8- point (e)
Annex - paragraph 8- point (e)
Amendment 8 #
2008/2126(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital F
Recital F
F. whereas Directive 2005/29/EC on unfair business-to-consumer commercial practices does not apply to business-to- business misleading practices and therefore, in its current form, cannot be relied upon to help the petitioners,
Amendment 14 #
2008/2126(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital I
Recital I
I. whereas the targets of these misleading business practices are, in the main, small businesses but also include professionals and even non-profit making entities, such as non-governmental organisations, charities, schools, libraries and local social clubs, such as band clubs,
Amendment 28 #
2008/2126(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Calls on the Commission to step up its monitoring of the implementation of this Directive, most notably in those Member States where misleading business-directory companies are known to be based, but in particular in Spain, where the business- directory company that is most often named by petitioners is established, and in the Czech Republic and Slovakia where a court judgement has been delivered against victims in a manner which calls into question the implementation of this Directive in that country; calls on the Commission to report back to Parliament on its findings;
Amendment 6 #
2008/2073(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital J
Recital J
J. whereas the Treaty of Lisbon introduces a new and comprehensive approach to the external action of the Union – albeit with specific mechanisms for decision-making in matters relating to the Common Foreign and Security Policy (CFSP) – as well as creating the "double-hatted" post of Vice- President of the Commission (High Representative/Vice-President) supported by a special external service as the key element rendering this new and integrated approach operative, (some change throughout text)
Amendment 14 #
2008/2073(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 – footnote
Paragraph 9 – footnote
1 Draft report by Mr Corbett on amendmentthe general revision of Parliament's Rules of Procedure in the light of the proposals by the Working Party on Parliamentary Reform concerning the work of the Plenary and initiative reports (PE 400.7165.935 v013-00).
Amendment 23 #
2008/2073(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 a (new)
Paragraph 19 a (new)
19a. Reminds Member States that they all agreed to lessen the importance of the rotating Council Presidency which will no longer chair the European Council nor the Foreign Affairs Council;
Amendment 27 #
2008/2073(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25
Paragraph 25
25. In this context, considers it necessary for the Heads of State or Government to be closely involved in the work of the General Affairs Council – particularlythat it may be necessary for the Prime Minister/Head of State of the Member State assuming the Presidency of the Council –, either directly or through a delegated minister, in order toto personally chair and ensure the proper functioning of the General Affairs Council as the body responsible for coordinating the different configurations of the Council and arbitrating in respect of priorities and the resolution of conflicts that are currently too easily referred to the European Council;
Amendment 30 #
2008/2073(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27
Paragraph 27
27. Considers it crucial for the troikas to develop intense and permanent cooperation throughout their joint mandate; stresses the importance of the joint programme of each 18-month troika for the functioning of the Union, as expanded upon in paragraph 51 of this resolution; invites the troikas to present their joint programmeproposals on the timetabling of legislative deliberations to Parliament in plenary session at the beginning of their joint mandate;
Amendment 31 #
2008/2073(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 29
Paragraph 29
29. Stresses also that the Prime Minister/Head of State assuming the rotating Presidency of the Council must be the privileged interlocutor of the European Parliament concerning the activities of the Presidency; considers that he/she should be invited to address Parliament in plenary session, presenting to it the programme of activities of the Presidency and an account of the developments and results recorded during its six-month term,ary Committees as well as presenting for debate any other relevant political matter arising during the mandate of his/her Presidency;
Amendment 32 #
2008/2073(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 29 a (new)
Paragraph 29 a (new)
29a. Considers, however, that it will no longer be appropriate for the rotating Presidency of the Council to present a "programme" to Parliament, given that he/she will be chairing the other branch of the legislature, not exercising executive functions;
Amendment 37 #
2008/2073(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 38
Paragraph 38
38. Suggests that the President of the European Council be mandated by the European Council (alone or with a delegation) to conduct those consultations, that he/she should consult with the President of the European Parliament with a view to organising the necessary meetings with each of the leaders of the political groups in the European Parliament, possibly accompanied by the leaders (or a delegation) of the European political familparties and that thereafter the President of the European Council should report to the European Council;
Amendment 40 #
2008/2073(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 42 – indent 4
Paragraph 42 – indent 4
– weeks 5 and 6 after the elections: contacts between the candidate for President of the Commission and the political groups; presentation of that candidate instatements by that candidate and presentation of his/her political guidelines to the European Parliament; vote in the European Parliament on the candidate for President of the Commission;
Amendment 41 #
2008/2073(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 42 – indent 8
Paragraph 42 – indent 8
– October: presentation of the college of Commissioners and their programme to the European Parliament; votes on the entire college (including the High Representative/Vice-President); the European Council approves the new Commission; the new Commission takes up its duties;
Amendment 47 #
2008/2073(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 51 – indent 2
Paragraph 51 – indent 2
– the General Affairs Council, in dialogue with the European Parliament, should adopt the operational programmingtimetable of the activities of each group of three Presidencies for the entire 18-month term of their mandate, which will serve as a framework for the individual operational programmtimetable of each Presidency for its six months of activities;
Amendment 55 #
2008/2073(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 57
Paragraph 57
57. Stresses that the tasks of the High Representative/Vice-President are extremely onerous and will require a great deal of coordination with the other institutions, especially with the President of the Commission, to whom he/she will be politically accountable in the areas of external relations that fall within the remit of the Commission, with the rotating Presidency of the Council and with the President of the European Council;
Amendment 60 #
2008/2073(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 60 – indent 4
Paragraph 60 – indent 4
– whenever he/she is unable to participate in international meetings or events at ministerial level in the field of the CFSP, he/she should at his/her request be replaced either by the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Member State holding the Presidency at that time or by another Commissioner or by a special representative if the meeting/event concerns matters within the scope of his/her mandate;
Amendment 62 #
2008/2073(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 62
Paragraph 62
62. Considers that, in certain specific situations, it is also conceivable that the President of the Council, in particulart will no longer be desirable that the President of the General Affairs Council (notably the Prime Minister of the Member State holding the Presidency) but alsor the president of a specific Council sectoral configuration, may be called to exercise his/her functions of external representation of the Union, in agreement with the President of the European Council and the High Representative/Vice-President;
Amendment 5 #
2008/2063(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Welcomes the binding character that the Treaty gives to the Charter of Fundamental Rights and welcomes the recognition of the rights, freedoms and principles set out for all EU citizens and residents; underlines that Parliament will be committed to ensuring the full implementationrespect of the Charter;
Amendment 11 #
2008/2063(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26
Paragraph 26
26. Welcomes the fact that the Treaty of Lisbon has included sport amongst the areas in respect of which a legal basis is laid down (Article 165 of the TFEU); stresses in particular that the Union can finally take action for the development of sport and notably its European dimension and can take due account of the specific nature of sport when applying other European policies;
Amendment 13 #
2008/2063(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 30
Paragraph 30
30. Notes that the Treaty of Lisbon introduces far-reaching changes in the decision-making system for the common fisheries policy (CFP) and will also increase its democratic accountability; welcomes the fact that Parliament and the Council will establish, under the ordinary legislative procedure, the necessary rules for achieving the objectives of the CFP (Art. 43(2) of the TFEU); considers, in this respect, that any subject formally included in the annual regulation other than the setting of catch possibilities and the distribution of quotas, such as technical measures or fishing effort, or the incorporation of agreements adopted within the regional fisheries organisations, which have their own legal basis, should be subject to the ordinary legislative procedure;
Amendment 15 #
2008/2063(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 33
Paragraph 33
33. Considers Article 182 of the TFEU to be an improvement because the multiannual framework programme and the implementation of a European research area, referred to therein, will be covered by the ordinary legislative procedure; notes, however, that the specific programmes mentioned in that article will be adopted via thea special legislative procedure, implying mere consultation of the European Parliament (Article 182(4) of the TFEU);
Amendment 16 #
2008/2063(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 34
Paragraph 34
34. Welcomes the fact that, as regards the implementation of the Structural Funds, the Lisbon Treaty places the European Parliament on an equal footing with the Council by replacing the current assent procedure by the ordinary legislative procedure; considers that this is especially significant as regards the Structural Funds in the period after 2013, in that it enhances transparency and increases Parliament’sthe accountability of these funds to citizens;
Amendment 17 #
2008/2063(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 35
Paragraph 35
35. Notes that legislation prohibiting discrimination based on sex, racial or ethnic origin, religion or belief, disability, age or sexual orientation will become subject to thea special legislative procedure and will require Parliament’s consent (Article 19 of the TFEU);
Amendment 18 #
2008/2063(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 43
Paragraph 43
43. Notes the introduction of an ‘exit clause’ for the Member States (Article 50 of the TEU); underlines that the agreement allowinglaying down the arrangements for the withdrawal of a Member State from the Union may not be concluded until after Parliament has given its consent;
Amendment 19 #
2008/2063(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 45
Paragraph 45
45. Urges that any future ‘mixed’ agreement combining non-CFSP and CFSP elements must normally be treated according to a single legal basis, which should be the one directly related to the main subject matter of the agreement; notes that Parliament will have the right to be consulted, except where the agreement relates exclusively to the CFSP;
Amendment 20 #
2008/2063(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 47
Paragraph 47
47. Welcomes the fact that the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy will be subject to a vote of consent by the European Parliament, together with the other members of the Commission, as a body, as well as to a vote of censure, and will therefore be accountable to Parliament;
Amendment 23 #
2008/2063(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 51
Paragraph 51
51. Underlines the need for transparency and democratic scrutiny concerning the establishment of a European Defence Agency (EDA) and the activities undertaken it, namely by ensuring a regular exchange of information between the Chief Executive of the EDA and the responsible committee in the European Parliament;
Amendment 25 #
2008/2063(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 54
Paragraph 54
54. Calls on the President of the European Council to keep Parliament fully informed about the preparations for European Council meetings and to give a report on the results of meetings, where possible within two working days (if necessary to a special sitting of Parliament);
Amendment 26 #
2008/2063(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 55
Paragraph 55
55. Calls on the President of the rotating Council Presidency to inform Parliament committees about the presidency programmes and about the results achieved;
Amendment 27 #
2008/2063(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 56
Paragraph 56
56. Urges the future Vice-President of the Commission/High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy to agree, with Parliament, upon adequate methods of keeping Parliament fully informed of, and consulted on, the Union’s external action, duly involving all committees of Parliament which are responsible for areas falling under the remit of the High Representative;
Amendment 29 #
2008/2063(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 64 a (new)
Paragraph 64 a (new)
64a. Welcomes in particular the provisions of Article 290(2) of the TFEU, which envisages Parliament (and the Council) having the right both to revoke the delegation of powers and to object to individual delegated acts;
Amendment 32 #
2008/2063(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Subtitle before paragraph 79
Subtitle before paragraph 79
Amendment 33 #
2008/2063(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 79
Paragraph 79
Amendment 34 #
2008/2063(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 80
Paragraph 80
Amendment 35 #
2008/2063(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 81
Paragraph 81
Amendment 36 #
2008/2063(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 82
Paragraph 82
Amendment 37 #
2008/2063(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 83
Paragraph 83
Amendment 38 #
2008/2063(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 84
Paragraph 84
Amendment 39 #
2008/2063(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 85
Paragraph 85
Amendment 40 #
2008/2063(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 86
Paragraph 86
Amendment 41 #
2008/2063(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 87
Paragraph 87
Amendment 43 #
2008/2063(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 88
Paragraph 88
Amendment 46 #
2008/2063(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Subtitle before paragraph 90
Subtitle before paragraph 90
Amendment 47 #
2008/2063(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 92
Paragraph 92
Amendment 48 #
2008/2063(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 93
Paragraph 93
Amendment 49 #
2008/2063(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 94
Paragraph 94
Amendment 50 #
2008/2063(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 95
Paragraph 95
Amendment 53 #
2008/2063(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 96
Paragraph 96
Amendment 55 #
2008/2063(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 97
Paragraph 97
Amendment 12 #
2007/2272(REG)
4. Decides, pursuant to Rule 204(c), to publish the decision of the Conference of Presidents on the Rules and Practices concerning own-initiative reports as modified by its decisions of 12 December 2007 and of 14 February 2008 as an annex to the Rules of Procedure; instructs its Secretary General to update this annex in accordance with future decisions by the Conference of Presidents concerning this matter;
Amendment 13 #
2007/2272(REG)
Parliament's Rules of Procedure
Rule 45 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Rule 45 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Amendment 18 #
2007/2272(REG)
Parliament's Rules of Procedure
Rule 131 a (new)
Rule 131 a (new)
Rule 131a Short presentation At the request of the rapporteur or on a proposal of the Conference of Presidents, Parliament may also decide that an item not needing a full debate be dealt with by means of a short presentation in plenary by the rapporteur. In that event, the Commission shall have the opportunity to intervene and any Member shall have the right to react by handing in an additional written statement pursuant to Rule 142(7).
Amendment 21 #
2007/2272(REG)
Parliament's Rules of Procedure
Annex II a (new)
Annex II a (new)
ANNEX II a Guidelines for questions for written answer under Rule 110 1. Questions for written answer shall: - fall within the competence and sphere of responsibility of the Commission and the Council and are of general interest; - be concise and contain an understandable interrogation; - not contain offensive language; - not relate to strictly personal matters. 2. If a question does not comply with these guidelines, the Secretariat shall provide the author with an appropriate suggestion. 3. If an identical or similar question has been put and answered during the preceding six months, the Secretariat shall transmit a copy of the previous question and answer to the author. The renewed question shall not be forwarded unless the author invokes new significant developments or is seeking further information. 4. If a question seeks factual or statistical information that is already available to Parliament's library, the latter shall inform the Member, who may withdraw the question. 5. Questions concerning related matters may be answered together.
Amendment 24 #
2007/2272(REG)
Parliament's Rules of Procedure
Rule 111 – paragraph 1
Rule 111 – paragraph 1
1. Any Member may put questions for written answer to the European Central Bank. in accordance with guidelines1. ______________ 1 See Annex IIa
Amendment 25 #
2007/2272(REG)
Parliament's Rules of Procedure
Annex II a (new)
Annex II a (new)
Amendment 4 #
2007/2266(REG)
Parliament's Rules of Procedure
Rule 121 - paragraph 3 a (new)
Rule 121 - paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. The President shall submit observations or intervene on behalf of Parliament in cases before the Community courts, after consulting the committee responsible. If the President intends to depart from the opinion of the committee responsible, he shall inform the Conference of Presidents. Where the Conference of Presidents takes the view that, for reasons related to new legal circumstances, it is not necessary to submit observations or intervene in a case before the Court of Justice concerning the validity of an act adopted jointly by Parliament and the Council, the matter shall be submitted to plenary without delay. The President may act provisionally where this is necessary in order to comply with the deadlines required by the Court of Justice. In this case, the procedure provided for in this paragraph shall be implemented at the earliest opportunity.
Amendment 2 #
2007/2205(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
"Suggests that an in-depth examination be carried out as to whether thea legal mechanism similar to that laid down in Article 300(6) of the EC Treaty can be applied inould be developed to cater for cases in which the prerogatives of the European Parliament are seriously under threat, allowing Parliament to ask the Court of Justice for an opinion on the compatibility of a certain act of national law with primary Community law, without prejudice to the exclusive power of the Commission to decide whether or not to initiate infringement proceedings against the State which may have committed an infringement;"
Amendment 6 #
2007/2128(REG)
Parliament's Rules of Procedure
Rule 99 – paragraph 6
Rule 99 – paragraph 6
6. In the event of a substantial portfolio changes during the Commission's term of office, the filling of a vacancy, or the appointment of a new Commissioner following the accession of a new Member State, the Commissioners concerned shall be invited to appear before the committees responsible for the areas of responsibility in question in accordance with paragraphs 2 and 2a.
Amendment 1 #
2007/2124(REG)
Parliament's Rules of Procedure
Rule 24 – paragraph 4 a (new)
Rule 24 – paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. The Conference of Presidents shall be responsible for organising structured consultation with European civil society on major topics. This may include the organisation of public debates, open to participation by interested citizens, on subjects of general European interest. The Bureau shall appoint a Vice- President responsible for the implementation of such consultations, who shall report back to the Conference of Presidents.
Amendment 2 #
2007/2124(REG)
Parliament's Rules of Procedure
Rule 30 a (new)
Rule 30 a (new)
Amendment 3 #
2007/2124(REG)
Parliament's Rules of Procedure
Rule 36 a (new) (*)
Rule 36 a (new) (*)
Amendment 4 #
2007/2124(REG)
Parliament's Rules of Procedure
Rule 45 – paragraph 2
Rule 45 – paragraph 2
2. Motions for resolutions contained in own-initiative reports shall be examined by Parliament pursuant to the short presentation procedure set out in Rule 131a. Amendments to such motions for resolutions shall notonly be admissible for consideration in plenary unlessif tabled by the rapporteur to take account of new information, but or by at least one tenth of the Members of Parliament. Groups may table alternative motions for resolutions may be tabled in accordance with Rule 151(4). This paragraph shall not apply where the subject of the report qualifies for a key debate in plenary, where the report is drawn up pursuant to the right of initiative referred to in Rule 38a or 39, or where the report can be considered a strategic report according to the criteria set out by the Conference of Presidents.
Amendment 5 #
2007/2124(REG)
Parliament's Rules of Procedure
Rule 131 a
Rule 131 a
At the request of the rapporteur or on a proposal of the Conference of Presidents, Parliament may also decide that an item not needing a full debate be dealt with by means of a short presentation in plenary by the rapporteur. In that event, the Commission shall have the opportunity to intervene and any Member shall have the right to react by handing in an additional written statement pursuant to Rule 142(7)respond, followed by up to ten minutes of debate in which the President may give the floor, for up to one minute each, to Members who catch his eye.
Amendment 87 #
2007/2124(REG)
Parliament's Rules of Procedure
Rule 10 a – paragraph 1 (new)
Rule 10 a – paragraph 1 (new)
Rule 10 a – paragraph 2 (new) (*)
Rule 10 a Observers 1. Where a Treaty on the accession of a State to the European Union has been signed, the President, after obtaining the agreement of the Conference of Presidents, may invite the Parliament of the acceding State to designate from among its own members a number of observers equal to the number of future seats in the European Parliament allocated to that State. Those observers shall take part in the proceedings of Parliament pending the entry into force of the Treaty of Accession, and shall have a right to speak in committees and political groups. They shall not have the right to vote or to stand for election to positions within Parliament. Their participation shall not have any legal effect on Parliament's proceedings. Their treatment shall be assimilated to that of a Member of Parliament as regards the use of Parliament's facilities and the reimbursement of expenses incurred in their activities as observers. 2. (*) Paragraph 1 shall apply mutatis mutandis pending the entry into force of the arrangement1 whereby a number of additional seats in Parliament are allocated to certain Member States until the end of the seventh parliamentary term. The Member States concerned shall be invited to designate as observers those candidates who would have been elected had the additional seats already been allocated at the time of the preceding European elections. ____________________________ 1 Pursuant to the conclusions of the European Council of 11 and 12 December 2008.
Amendment 90 #
2007/2124(REG)
Parliament's Rules of Procedure
Rule 28 – paragraph 2
Rule 28 – paragraph 2
2. Any Member may ask questions related to the work of the Bureau, the Conference of Presidents and the Quaestors. Such questions shall be submitted to the President in writing and published in the Bulletin of Parliament within thirty days of tabling, together with the answers given. (This amendment substitutes Amendment 1 of the draft report (PE 405.935 v03.00 – FDR, notified to Members and published on Parliament's website within 30 days of tabling, together with the answers given. Or. en 757000))
Amendment 95 #
2007/2124(REG)
Parliament's Rules of Procedure
Rule 36 a (new) (*)
Rule 36 a (new) (*)
Amendment 101 #
2007/2124(REG)
Parliament's Rules of Procedure
Rule 41 (*)
Rule 41 (*)
Amendment 104 #
2007/2124(REG)
Parliament's Rules of Procedure
Rule 47 – indent 3
Rule 47 – indent 3
– the chairs, rapporteur and rapporteurs for opinions concerned shall endeavour to jointly identify areas of the text falling within their exclusive or joint competences and agree on the precise arrangements for their cooperation. In the event of disagreement about the delimitation of competences the matter shall be submitted, at the request of one of the committees involved, to the Conference of Presidents, which may decide on the question of the respective competences or decide that the procedure with joint committee meetings pursuant to Rule 47a shall apply; the second and third sentences of Rule 179(2) shall apply mutatis mutandis;
Amendment 105 #
2007/2124(REG)
Parliament's Rules of Procedure
Rule 47 – indent 4
Rule 47 – indent 4
– the committee responsible shall accept without a vote amendments from an associated committee where they concern matters which the chair of the committee responsible considers, on the basis of Annex VI, after consulting the chair of the associated committee, tofall within the exclusive competence of the associated committee. If amendments on matters which fall under the exclusivejoint competence of the associated committee and which do not contradict other elements of the report. The chair of the committee responsible shall take account of any agreement reached under the third indcommittee responsible and an associated committee are rejected by the former, the latter may table those amendments directly to Parliament;
Amendment 106 #
2007/2124(REG)
Parliament's Rules of Procedure
Rule 47 a (new)
Rule 47 a (new)
Rule 47a Procedure with joint committee meetings Where the conditions set out in Rule 46(1) and Rule 47 are satisfied, the Conference of Presidents may, if it is satisfied that the matter is of major importance, decide that a procedure with joint meetings of committees and a joint vote is to be applied. In that event, the respective rapporteurs shall draw up a single draft report, which shall be examined and voted on by the committees involved at joint meetings held under the joint chairmanship of the committee chairs concerned. The committees involved may set up inter-committee working groups to prepare the joint meetings and votes.
Amendment 107 #
2007/2124(REG)
Parliament's Rules of Procedure
Rule 51 – paragraph 3
Rule 51 – paragraph 3
3. The text of the proposal as approved by Parliament and the accompanying resolution shall be forwarded to the Council and Commission by the President as Parliament's opinion. (This amendment substitutes and partly reproduces the wording of Amendment 8 of the draftposition. (Horizontal amendment: in all provisions relating to the ordinary legislative procedure, the words 'Parliament's opinion' shall be replaced throughout the entire text of the Rules of Procedure by 'Parliament's position') Or. en report (PE 405.935 v03.00 – FDR 757000))
Amendment 109 #
2007/2124(REG)
Parliament's Rules of Procedure
Rule 52 – paragraph 1
Rule 52 – paragraph 1
1. If a Commission proposal fails to secure a majority of the votes cast or if a motion for its rejection, which may be tabled by the committee responsible or at least 40 Members, has been adopted, the President shall, before Parliament votes on the draft legislative resolution, request the Commission to withdraw the proposal. (This amendment substitutes Amendment 9 of the draft report (PE 405.935 v03.00 – FDROr. en 757000))
Amendment 111 #
2007/2124(REG)
Parliament's Rules of Procedure
Rule 65 a (new) (to be introduced under Chapter 6: Conclusion of the Legislative Procedure)
Rule 65 a (new) (to be introduced under Chapter 6: Conclusion of the Legislative Procedure)
Amendment 113 #
2007/2124(REG)
Parliament's Rules of Procedure
Rule 66
Rule 66
Amendment 114 #
2007/2124(REG)
Parliament's Rules of Procedure
Rule 68 – title
Rule 68 – title
Signature of adopted acts Requirements for the drafting of legislative acts
Amendment 115 #
2007/2124(REG)
Parliament's Rules of Procedure
Rule 68 – paragraph 1
Rule 68 – paragraph 1
Amendment 116 #
2007/2124(REG)
Parliament's Rules of Procedure
Rule 68 – paragraph 7
Rule 68 – paragraph 7
Amendment 117 #
2007/2124(REG)
Parliament's Rules of Procedure
Rule 68 a (new) (to be introduced in Chapter 6 CONCLUSION OF THE LEGISLATIVE PROCEDURE after Rule 68)
Rule 68 a (new) (to be introduced in Chapter 6 CONCLUSION OF THE LEGISLATIVE PROCEDURE after Rule 68)
Amendment 122 #
2007/2124(REG)
Parliament's Rules of Procedure
Rule 68 c (new) (*) (to be introduced in Chapter 6 a (new))
Rule 68 c (new) (*) (to be introduced in Chapter 6 a (new))
Amendment 123 #
2007/2124(REG)
Parliament's Rules of Procedure
Rule 68 d (new) (*) (to be introduced in Chapter 6 a (new))
Rule 68 d (new) (*) (to be introduced in Chapter 6 a (new))
Amendment 125 #
2007/2124(REG)
Parliament's Rules of Procedure
Rule 76 (*) (to be introduced as Rule 68 g in Chapter 6 a (new))
Rule 76 (*) (to be introduced as Rule 68 g in Chapter 6 a (new))
Amendment 126 #
2007/2124(REG)
Parliament's Rules of Procedure
Rule 69 b (new) (*)
Rule 69 b (new) (*)
Amendment 127 #
2007/2124(REG)
Parliament's Rules of Procedure
Rule 69 d (new) (*)
Rule 69 d (new) (*)
Amendment 128 #
2007/2124(REG)
Parliament's Rules of Procedure
Rule 69 e (new) (*)
Rule 69 e (new) (*)
Amendment 130 #
2007/2124(REG)
Parliament's Rules of Procedure
Rule 75 – paragraph 2 (*)
Rule 75 – paragraph 2 (*)
2. For accession treaties and international agreements and determination of a serious and persistent breach of common principles by a Member State, Rules 82, 83 and 95 shall apply respectively. For an enhanced cooperation procedure in an area covered by the procedure laid down in Article 251 of the EC Treaty, Rule 76 shall apply. ordinary legislative procedure, Rule 76 shall apply. (Horizontal amendment: the words 'procedure laid down in Article 251 of the EC Treaty' shall be replaced throughout the entire text of the Rules of Procedure by the words 'ordinary legislative procedure')
Amendment 132 #
2007/2124(REG)
Parliament's Rules of Procedure
Rule 75 – paragraph 3 (*)
Rule 75 – paragraph 3 (*)
3. Where Parliament's asconsent is required for a proposed legislative proposalact or an envisaged international treaty, the committee responsible may decide, in order to facilitate a positive outcome of the procedure, to present an interim report on the Commission proposal to Parliament with a motion for a resolution containing recommendations for modification or implementation of the proposal. If Parliament approves at least one recommendation the President shall request further discussion with the Council. The committee responsible shall make its final recommendation for the assent of Parliament in the light of the outcome of the discussion with the Council. (This amendment substitutes and partly reproduces the wording of Amendment 43 of the draft(Horizontal amendment: with the exception of Rules 52 and 53, the words 'Commission proposal' and 'legislative proposal' shall be replaced throughout the entire text of the Rules of Procedure by the words 'proposal for a legislative act' or 'proposed legislative act' as grammatically appropriate.) Or. {EN}en report (PE 405.935 v03.00 – FDR 757000))
Amendment 133 #
2007/2124(REG)
Parliament's Rules of Procedure
Rule 83 – paragraph 1
Rule 83 – paragraph 1
1. When it is intended to open negotiations on the conclusion, renewal or amendment of an international agreement, including agreements in specific areas such as monetary affairs or trade, the committee responsible shall ensure that Parliament is fully informed by the Commissmay decide to draw up a report or otherwise monitor the procedure and inform the Conference of Committee Chairs of that decision. Where appropriate, other committees may be asked for an opinion pursuant to Rule 46(1). Rules 179(2), 47 or 47a shall apply where appropriate. The chairs and rapporteurs of the responsible committee and, as the case may be, of the associated committees shall jointly take appropriate action to ensure that the Commission provides Parliament with full information about itsthe recommendations for a negotiating mandate, if necessary on a confidential basis, as well as with the information referred to in paragraphs 3 and 4.
Amendment 138 #
2007/2124(REG)
Parliament's Rules of Procedure
Rule 98 (*)
Rule 98 (*)
1. When the Council has agreed on a nominationEuropean Council proposes a candidate for President of the Commission, the President shall request the nominecandidate to make a statement and present his or her political guidelines to Parliament. The statement shall be followed by a debate. The European Council shall be invited to take part in the debate. 2. Parliament shall approve or rejectelect the President of the nCominatmission by a majority of the votes cast. The vote shall be taken by secret ballotits component Members. 3. If the nominecandidate is elected, the President shall inform the Council accordingly, requesting it and the President-elect of the Commission to propose by common accord the nominees for the various posts of Commissioners. 4. If Parliament does not approve the nominationthe candidate does not obtain the required majority, the President shall request theinvite the European Council to nominatpropose a new candidate. (This amendment substitutes Amendment 59 of the draft report (PE 405.935 v03.00 – FDR within one month for election in accordance with the same procedure. Or. en 757000))
Amendment 142 #
2007/2124(REG)
Parliament's Rules of Procedure
Rule 103 – paragraph 1
Rule 103 – paragraph 1
1. Members of the Commission, Council and European Council may at any time ask the President of Parliament for permission to make a statement. The President of the European Council shall make a statement after every meeting thereof. The President shall decide when the statement may be made and whether it is to be followed by a full debate or by thirty30 minutes of brief and concise questions from Members. (This amendment substitutes and partly reproduces the wording of Amendment 62 of the draftOr. en report (PE 405.935 v03.00 – FDR 757000))
Amendment 143 #
2007/2124(REG)
Parliament's Rules of Procedure
Rule 108 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Rule 108 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
1. Questions may be put to the Council or the Commission by a committee, a standing interparliamentary delegation, a political group or at least forty40 Members with a request that they be placed on the agenda of Parliament.
Amendment 144 #
2007/2124(REG)
Parliament's Rules of Procedure
Rule 115 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
Rule 115 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
In accordance with the provisions of Rule 132, Parliament may abandon a topic due to be debated and replace it by an unscheduled topic in the debate. Motions for a resolutions on the subjects chosen shall be tabled by the evening of the day on which the agenda is adopted each dealing with one subject on the agenda shall be tabled by the committee responsible for the protection of human rights, taking account of relevant positions adopted by Parliament, committees or delegations. The President shall set the precise deadline for tabling such motions for resolutions.
Amendment 146 #
2007/2124(REG)
Parliament's Rules of Procedure
Rule 115 – paragraph 5
Rule 115 – paragraph 5
Amendment 154 #
2007/2124(REG)
Parliament's Rules of Procedure
Rule 142 – paragraph 3 b (new)
Rule 142 – paragraph 3 b (new)
Amendment 164 #
2007/2124(REG)
Parliament's Rules of Procedure
Rule 172 a (new)
Rule 172 a (new)
Amendment 165 #
2007/2124(REG)
Parliament's Rules of Procedure
Rule 175 – title
Rule 175 – title
Setting up of temporaryspecial committees
Amendment 167 #
2007/2124(REG)
Parliament's Rules of Procedure
Rule 177 – paragraph 1 – interpretation (new)
Rule 177 – paragraph 1 – interpretation (new)
The proportionality among groups must not depart from the nearest appropriate whole number. If a group decides not to take seats on a committee, the seats in question shall remain vacant and the committee shall be reduced in size by the corresponding number.
Amendment 168 #
2007/2124(REG)
Parliament's Rules of Procedure
Rule 179 – paragraph 2
Rule 179 – paragraph 2
2. Should a standing committee declare itself not competent to consider a question, or should a conflict arise over the competence of two or more standing committees, the question of competence shall be referred to the Conference of Presidents within four working weeks of the announcement in Parliament of referral to committee. The Conference of Committee Chairs shall be notified and may makePresidents shall take a decision within six weeks on the basis of a recommendation tofrom the Conference of Presidents. TCommittee Chairs, or, if no such recommendation is forthcoming, from its chair. If the Conference of Presidents shallfails to take a decision within six working weeks of the referral of the question of competence. Otherwise the question shall be included for a decision on the agenda for the subsequent part- sessionthat period, the recommendation shall be deemed to have been approved.
Amendment 169 #
2007/2124(REG)
Parliament's Rules of Procedure
Rule 179 – paragraph 2 – interpretation (new)
Rule 179 – paragraph 2 – interpretation (new)
The committee chairs may enter into agreements with other committee chairs concerning the allocation of an item to a particular committee, subject, where necessary, to the authorisation of a procedure with associated committees under Rule 47.
Amendment 170 #
2007/2124(REG)
Parliament's Rules of Procedure
Rule 181
Rule 181
Amendment 177 #
2007/2124(REG)
Parliament's Rules of Procedure
Rule 188 – paragraph 6 a (new)
Rule 188 – paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. The chair of a delegation shall be given an opportunity to be heard by a specialised committee when a point is on the agenda which touches on the field of responsibility of the delegation. The same shall apply at meetings of a delegation to the chair or rapporteur of a specialised committee.
Amendment 179 #
2007/2124(REG)
Parliament's Rules of Procedure
Rule 192 – paragraph 1
Rule 192 – paragraph 1
1. The committee responsible may decide to draw up a report pursuant to Rule 45 or otherwise express its opinion on petitions it has declared admissible. The committee may, particularly in the case of petitions which seek changes in existing law, request opinions from other committees pursuant to Rule 46Where the report deals with, in particular, the application or interpretation of the law of the European Union, the committee responsible for the subject- matter shall be associated in accordance with Rule 46(1) and the first and second indents of Rule 47. The committee responsible shall accept without a vote suggestions for parts of the motion for a resolution received from the committee responsible for the subject-matter which deal with the application or interpretation of the law of the European Union. If the committee responsible does not accept such suggestions, the associated committee may table them directly to Parliament.
Amendment 19 #
2007/2115(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Acknowledges that a Member may, as he or she sees fit (on a voluntary basis), use a "legislative footprint", i.e. an indicative list (attached to Parliament's reports) of interest representatives who were consulted during the preparation of the report and urges Members to do so; stresses, nevertheless, that it is even more important for the Commission to attach such "legislative footprint" to its legislative initiatives;
Amendment 58 #
2007/2115(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Is aware of the arguments in favour of both voluntary and compulsory registration of lobbyists; notes the Commission's decision to start with a voluntary register and evaluate the system after one year but is concerned that a purely voluntary system will enable less responsible lobbyists to avoid compliance; recalls that Parliament's register is already de facto mandatory, because registering is a prerequisite for gaining access to Parliament;
Amendment 86 #
2007/2115(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Requests that its competent bodies propose the necessary changes to theCalls on the committee responsible to prepare any necessary amendments to Parliament's Rules of Procedure;