51 Amendments of Marios MATSAKIS
Amendment 269 #
2008/2239(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 31
Paragraph 31
31. Recalls that coal remains an important element in the EU's supplies and an alternative to oil and gas; stresses, however, that the major disadvantage of coal lies in its very high rate of carbon dioxide emissions, and thus calls on the Commission to foster the community financing of clean coal technologies;
Amendment 17 #
2008/2231(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Calls for new and broader means of funding to be identified for projects, including means from the private sector; reiterates its support for the creation of a Euro -Mediterranean Investment Bank;
Amendment 20 #
2008/2231(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Points out that the projects financed within the framework of the BP:UfM should be supported mainly by funding from the Community and from partner states, as well as by private financing;
Amendment 29 #
2008/2231(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Calls for the decisions on the arrangements concerning the institutional set-up of this initiative to reflect the role played by EMPA and the European Parliament, establishing a legal basis therefor;
Amendment 40 #
2008/2231(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 a (new)
Paragraph 10 a (new)
10a. Underlines that the BP:UfM is a process that is parallel to, and distinct from, the accession negotiations currently under discussion in the EU;
Amendment 43 #
2008/2231(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Takes the view that the issues of peace and security, human rights and democracy, and cultural cooperation, must be addressed via the Euro-Mediterranean dimension; underlines that the Union for the Mediterranean is an expression of that dimension and that its role is to address regional, infrastructural and environmental issues by means of strategic plans and specific projects; considers that, in order for the BP:UfM to succeed, it must clearly be a project-oriented union;
Amendment 52 #
2008/2231(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 a (new)
Paragraph 13 a (new)
13a. Points out the need for greater involvement and permanent engagement of the EU, within the context of cooperation with its Mediterranean partners, in the search for solutions to the different conflicts which prevail in the region; considers that the EU must assume the role of leadership in the resolution of these conflicts by winning the confidence of all parties involved;
Amendment 67 #
2008/2231(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 a (new)
Paragraph 15 a (new)
15a. Notes that the agreements between the Member States of the European Union, of the one part, and the Mediterranean countries, of the other part, provide for cooperation measures in the field of immigration and political asylum, including the funding of immigration centres, as in the case of Italy and Libya, and urges the Union and the Member States to verify that human rights and fundamental freedoms are being fully respected in those centres;
Amendment 71 #
2008/2231(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 a (new)
Paragraph 16 a (new)
16a. Considers that, in parallel with the enhancement of the parliamentary dimension, a similar development is required with a view to involving civil society in the appropriate institutional structure of the BP:UfM;
Amendment 77 #
2008/2231(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas the widening economic, political and cultural gap between the two sides, north and south, of the Mediterranean is liable to set back the objective of creating an area of peace, security and shared prosperity,
Amendment 80 #
2008/2231(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C
Recital C
C. whereas there is a need for an extensive overhaul of the relations between the European Union and the Mediterranean partner countries, which should start by capitalising on the work already done but should also address the limitations of the policies implemented to date and in particular the disappointing track record of the Barcelona Process,
Amendment 96 #
2008/2231(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital J a (new)
Recital J a (new)
Ja. emphasising the need for a speedy and peaceful resolution of all conflicts involving Mediterranean countries and realising the importance of the maintenance of intercultural dialogue in this respect,
Amendment 11 #
2008/2210(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to develop wilderness areas; stresses the need to provide special funding for reducing fragmentation, careful management of re-wilding areas, development of compensation mechanisms and programmes, raising awareness, building understanding, tourism packages, measuring and improv and introducing wilderness-related concepts such as the role of free natural processes and structural elements resulting from such processes into the monitoring management effectivenesd measurement of favourable conservation status;
Amendment 21 #
2008/2210(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
Amendment 25 #
2008/2210(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 a (new)
Paragraph 9 a (new)
9a. In view of the well-documented damage which tourism has inflicted, and continues to inflict, on many of Europe’s most precious natural heritages, calls on the Commission and the Member States to ensure that tourism, even if focusing on introducing visitors to the habitats and wildlife of a wilderness area, is handled with extreme care, making full use of experience gained inside and outside Europe on how to minimise its impact, and with reference, where appropriate, to Article 6 Habitats Directive. Models where wilderness areas are for the most part closed to access (outside of permitted scientific research), but where a limited part is opened to sustainable high-quality tourism based on the wilderness experience and economically benefiting local communities, should be considered;
Amendment 3 #
2008/2209(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D
Recital D
D. whereas mental health problems are widespread in Europe with one in four people experiencing mental health problems at least once in their lives, while many more are indirectly affected, and whereas the standard of Mental Health Care varies considerably between different member states, especially between the old and some of the new Member States.
Amendment 11 #
2008/2209(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital G
Recital G
G. whereas, however, there is still a lack of understanding and investment in the promotion of mental health and prevention of disorders and a lack of support for people with mental health problems, especially in many new member states.
Amendment 18 #
2008/2209(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital J
Recital J
J. whereas in most European Union countries there has been a move from long- term institutionalised care towards supported living in the community; whereas, however, this process has taken place without proper planning and resourcing, without control mechanisms and often with budget cuts, which are threatening to cause re- institutionalization of thousands of citizens with mental illness.
Amendment 21 #
2008/2209(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital M
Recital M
M. whereas the foundations for lifelong mental health are laid during a person's first few years of life and whereas mental illness is common among young people, in whom early diagnosis and treatment is of the at most importance,
Amendment 23 #
2008/2209(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital N
Recital N
N. whereas the ageing of the EU's population entails more frequent occurrence of neurodegenerative disorders, which may complicate further the diagnosis and treatment of mental disorders,
Amendment 27 #
2008/2209(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital P
Recital P
P. whereas there are significant disparities between and within the Member States in the field of mental health, including the areas of treatment as well as social integration,
Amendment 31 #
2008/2209(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital Q a (new)
Recital Q a (new)
Qa. whereas much improvement is essential in the training of medical professionals who encounter mental illness sufferers, including medical practitioners and members of the judiciary,
Amendment 32 #
2008/2209(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital Q b (new)
Recital Q b (new)
Qb. whereas Mental Health disorders are ranked first in terms of human morbidity,
Amendment 33 #
2008/2209(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital Q c (new)
Recital Q c (new)
Qc. whereas the cost to the EU of mental illness was 436 billion euros in 2006,
Amendment 61 #
2008/2209(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 a (new)
Paragraph 13 a (new)
13a. Calls on religious authorities not to exaggerate the problem of stigmatization of people who commit suicide but rather to help prevent it.
Amendment 68 #
2008/2209(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 a (new)
Paragraph 17 a (new)
17a. Stresses the need of early diagnosis and treatment in vulnerable groups, families or individuals.
Amendment 7 #
2008/2202(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Points out that the European Union needs a strong and effective foreign, security and defence policy in order to defend its interests in the world, to protect the security of its citizens and, to defend human rights and safeguard world peace;
Amendment 100 #
2008/2202(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Notes the concerns expressed by the Baltic states and requests that the EU in collaboration with NATO draw up specific plans for their defence;
Amendment 107 #
2008/2202(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Points out that, due to its geopolitical position, its military power and political weight, its energy wealth and its economic potential, Russia is of major strategic importance for Europe and as such every effort must be made by the EU to engage Russia in a peaceful cooperation dialogue;
Amendment 176 #
2008/2202(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 30
Paragraph 30
30. Considers that the United States' ballistic missile defence system has important implications for Europe, as the subsystems based in the Czech Republic and Poland could also be used to protect parts of Europe; points out that NATO decided in Bucharest to complement this protection by additional elements; is of the opinion that it is necessary to make sure that Europeanall EU Member States´ interests are safeguarded as regards the force structure, command and control and participation in research and development;
Amendment 137 #
2008/2197(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Recognises the fundamental role of NATO, in the past as well as today, in the security architecture of the Europe; notes that for the majority of EU Member States, which are also NATO allies, the Alliance remains the foundation of their collective defence; therefore takes the view that the only meaningful way to organise the future collective defence of the EU is within the Alliance;
Amendment 163 #
2008/2197(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Notes that the Berlin plus arrangements, which have been useful up until now, need to be improved in order to allow the two organisations to effectively deliver relief in current crises which demand a multi-task civilian-military response; regards it as necessary, therefore, to further develop the existing relationship between NATO and the EU, making them ever more integrated, reducing duplication and creating permanent joint structures of cooperation, while respecting the independent nature of both organisations and not excluding the participation of all NATO members and all EU Member States that wish to be so involved;
Amendment 220 #
2008/2197(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22
Paragraph 22
22. Insists that all the EU Member States must be present at the joint EU-NATO meetings without discrimination, even though there might on some occasions be disputes between Member States over certain issues; stresses that unity in terms of values and security arrangements is a vital factor guaranteeing European peace, stability and prosperity; in addition, believes that EU Member States should automatically have the right to join NATO, or NATO-related organisations, should they so wish;
Amendment 231 #
2008/2197(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24
Paragraph 24
24. Notes that it is essential that the problem of the compatibility between non- membership of the EU and membership of NATO, as well as non-membership of NATO and membership of the EU, be addressed and tackled so as not to harm the functioning of EU-NATO cooperation; furthermore, notes that it is inconceivable that EU and/or NATO members should even contemplate military action against each other; stresses that any disputes between such countries must only be dealt with at the negotiating table and in a spirit of goodwill and friendship;
Amendment 239 #
2008/2197(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25
Paragraph 25
25. Notes that it is essential for the future of EU-NATO cooperation that member states having a different and sometimes divergent tradition as to their views of that relationship should seek to find a common ground and adopt a common vision for the future;
Amendment 26 #
2007/2279(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Considers it ethically unacceptable to permit the humanly degrading and environmentally destructive situations involved in the dismantling of ships done in developing countries to continue any longer;
Amendment 29 #
2007/2279(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Although some degree of child labour for the lighter work is common, considers it ethically unacceptable that children are used by some dismantling contractors to do hard and hazardous work and that such children are not provided with sufficient educational and recreational facilities;
Amendment 38 #
2007/2279(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Stresses that the preamble to the Waste Shipments Regulation states that 'It is necessary to ensure the safe and environmentally sound management of ship dismantling in order to protect human health and the environment'; emphasises that this is a core issue which should be strictly adhered to by all concerned.
Amendment 40 #
2007/2279(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Calls upon the Member States and the Commission to implement the Waste Shipments Regulation more effectively by means of stricter inspections and supervision by port authorities in Member States, with the proviso that port states must have the power to ideclare a ship 'ntify "end-of- life'" ships;
Amendment 49 #
2007/2279(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Calls upon the Commission and Member States to insist that the future IMO Convention should incorporate extensive requirements and regulations which can ensure an adequate level of supervision; considers that the future convention should impose a requirement either to remove all hazardous materials from end-of-life ships before sending them for dismantling or to send them to specially authorised recycling companfacilities which comply with clearly defined safety and environmental standards;
Amendment 54 #
2007/2279(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Considers that monitoring of the implementation of the future IMO Convention should be just as stringent as in the case of the Basel Convention: all relevant standards of the International Labour Organisation must be incorporated in the instrument, no exceptions may be permitted and measures must be taken to prevent end-of-life ships which contain hazardous waste from departing for countries with inadequate installations which are not contracting parties to this Convention;
Amendment 60 #
2007/2279(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Welcomes the suggestion by the Commission that certification and labelling systems should be established for safe and clean recycling facilities and considers that Community subsidies should be granted to the shipping industry only on condition that such certified facilities are used; stresses that it cannot be the intention to conquerdestroy the ship dismantling market in Southern Asia but that on the contrary the aim should be to preserve it by promoting environmentally sound dismantling;
Amendment 62 #
2007/2279(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Calls upon the Commission to propose specific measures to promote the transfer of know-how and technology in order to help dismantling yards in Southern Asia to comply with international safety and environmental requirements; considers that this aim should also be taken into account in the wider framework of the EU's development aid policy for these countries; considers that, in this context, use should also be made of the possible expertise of nongovernmental organisations;
Amendment 64 #
2007/2279(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Considers that the 'polluter pays' principle and the principle of producer liability should be applied extensively and effectively in order to attain a lasting solution to this problem;
Amendment 71 #
2007/2279(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Welcomes the proposal to establish a Fund for Ship Dismantling and calls upon the Commission and Member States to pursue with determination the aim of establishing such a fund at IMO level; calls upon the Commission in this connection also to investigate the possibility of a compulsory insurance requirement, in order to ensure environmentally sound recycling from the moment when a ship first starts to operate;
Amendment 14 #
2007/0224(CNS)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 1
Article 7 – paragraph 1
1. Where, in the course of fishing operations, a fishing vessel encounters a vulnerable marine ecosystem, it shall immediately cease fishing, or refrain from engaging in fishing in the site concerned. It shall resume operations only when it has reached an alternative site at a minimum distance of 5 nautical miles from the site of the encounter within the area foreseen in its fishing plan provided for in Article 4(1).
Amendment 16 #
2007/0224(CNS)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 2
Article 7 – paragraph 2
Amendment 18 #
2007/0224(CNS)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 3
Article 7 – paragraph 3
3. The fishing vessel shall report eany such encounter to the competent authorities without delay, providing precise information on the nature, location, time and any other relevant circumstances of the encounter.
Amendment 83 #
2007/0064(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15
Article 15
The Agency shall consult Community reference laboratories for laboratory analysis of residues designated by the Commission in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 882/2004, on appropriate and harmonised analytical methods for detecting residues of pharmacologically active substances for which maximum residue limits have been determined in accordance with Article 13. The Agency shall provide the Community reference laboratories and national reference laboratories designated in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 882/2004 with those methods.
Amendment 92 #
2007/0064(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 — paragraph 1 — subparagraph 3
Article 17 — paragraph 1 — subparagraph 3
The reference points for action shall be reviewed regularly in the light of technological progress and/or any new data concerning the protection of human health and the food chain.
Amendment 101 #
2007/0064(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 — paragraph 3 — subparagraph 1
Article 18 — paragraph 3 — subparagraph 1
3. The risk assessment shall take into account ofrelevant scientific rules to be adopted by the Commission in consultation with the European Food Safety Authority.