Activities of Philip CLAEYS
Plenary speeches (359)
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Enlarged Europe and its neighbours
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Human rights in 2003 and EU policy
One-minute speeches on matters of political importance
Progress towards accession by Turkey
European Council / Security
Enlargement / Candidate countries
Statute and financing of political parties at European level (amendments to the Rules of Procedure)
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Reinvigorating EU actions on human rights and democratisation with Mediterranean partners
Progress in implementing the area of freedom, security and justice (AFSJ) in 2003
Private and state undertakings in developing countries
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Immigration, integration and employment
Gender equality in development cooperation
A New Framework for Relations with our Eastern and Southern Neighbours
One-minute speeches on matters of political importance
Main aspects and basic choices of CFSP
Question Time (Council)
Women's rights
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Safe third states
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EU-Cuba relations
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Rare diseases (debate)
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Non-proliferation and the future of the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT) (debate)
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European conscience and totalitarianism (debate)
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Croatia: progress report 2008 - Turkey: progress report 2008 - Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia: progress report 2008 (debate)
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Sanctions against employers of illegally staying third-country nationals (debate)
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Security features and biometrics in passports and travel documents (debate)
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Evaluation and future development of FRONTEX EUROSUR
State of the negotiations on the climate change and energy package (debate)
Investigations conducted by the European Anti Fraud Office (OLAF) (debate)
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Demographic tendencies - Economic and social impacts (debate)
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EC-Bosnia Herzegovina Stabilisation and Association Agreement − EC-Bosnia Herzegovina Stabilisation and Association Agreement (debate)
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Use by Parliament of the symbols of the Union (new Rule 202a) (debate)
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Preparation of the EU-India Summit (Marseille, 29/09/08) (debate)
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One-minute speeches on matters of political importance
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Use of the Visa Information System (VIS) under the Schengen Borders Code (debate)
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The Commission's 2007 enlargement strategy paper (debate)
Situation in Zimbabwe (debate)
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Results of the European Council meeting of 19 and 20 June 2008 in Brussels - Slovenian Presidency's term of office (debate)
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EU-United States summit
Turkey's 2007 progress report (debate)
Question Time (Commission)
Negotiations between the European Union and the United States with regard to visa exemptions (debate)
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Results of the European Council (Brussels, 13-14 March 2008) (debate)
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Preparation of the European Council (Brussels, 13-14 March 2008) (debate)
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Debate on the future of Europe (debate)
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Situation in Iran (debate)
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Situation in Pakistan following the assassination of Benazir Bhutto (debate)
Economic and trade relations with Korea (debate)
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Annual report of the European Union on Human Rights (debate)
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Situation in Pakistan (debate)
Strengthening the European Neighbourhood Policy - Situation in Georgia (debate)
EU-Turkey relations (debate)
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Membership of Parliament
Equal treatment between persons irrespective of racial or ethnic origin (debate)
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Approval of Minutes of previous sitting: see Minutes
One-minute speeches on matters of political importance
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Convening of the Intergovernmental Conference: opinion of the European Parliament (debate)
Palestine (debate)
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European Council meeting of 21-22 June 2007 Activity report of the German Presidency (report and statements followed by debate)
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Kashmir: present situation and future prospects (debate)
Debate on the future of Europe (debate)
Situation in Palestine (debate)
EU strategy for reform in the Arab world (debate)
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Homophobia in Europe (debate)
Euro-Mediterranean relations - Euro-Mediterranean Free Trade Area (debate)
External dimension of the fight against terrorism (debate)
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New PNR agreement SWIFT (debate)
Enlargement strategy and main challenges 2006-2007 – The institutional aspects of the European Union’s capacity to integrate the new Member States (debate)
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European communication policy (debate)
Biological and Toxin Weapons Convention (BTWC), cluster bombs and conventional weapons (debate)
Results of the informal summit of heads of state and government (Lahti, 20 October 2006) (debate)
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Turkey's progress towards accession (debate)
Turkey's progress towards accession (debate)
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Albania - Stabilisation and Association Agreement with Albania(debate)
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Extraordinary rendition (debate)
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17th EU-Russia Summit (26 May 2006) (debate)
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EU-US Transatlantic Partnership Agreement – EU-US economic relations (debate)
IIA on budgetary discipline and sound financial management – Conclusion of the IIA on budgetary discipline and sound financial management (debate)
Results of the European Council - Lisbon Strategy (debate)
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Situation in the Middle East following the elections in Israel (debate)
One-minute speeches on matters of political importance
Preparations for the European Council: the Lisbon Strategy (debate)
2005 enlargement strategy paper (debate)
The Human Rights and Democracy Clause (debate)
Common foreign policy perspectives for 2006 – Common foreign and security policy – 2004
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Homophobia in Europe
Human rights situation in Tibet and Hong Kong
Presumed use of European countries by the CIA for the transportation and illegal detention of prisoners
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Opening of negotiations with Turkey - Additional Protocol to the EEC-Turkey Association Agreement
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Liberty and security
Relations between the EU, China and Taiwan and security in the Far East
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Transatlantic relations
The future of Europe sixty years after the Second World War
Port security
One-minute speeches on matters of political importance
Foreign policy / Security
Review of the Non-proliferation Treaty Nuclear arms in North Korea and Iran
One-minute speeches on matters of political importance
Economy/Public finances
Criminal record/Criminal justice
Anti-Semitism and racism
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Transatlantic relations
Voting time
Strategic political orientations
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Arms sales
Turkish Cypriot community
EU–India relations
Question Time (Commission)
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Seizure of hostages and massacre in Beslan and the fight against terrorism
Humanitarian situation in Sudan
Work programme of the Netherlands presidency
Prolongation of detention by Member States of illegally staying third-country nationals beyond the 18-month time limit in violation of the Return Directive (debate)
Mid-term review of the Stockholm Programme (debate)
General guidelines for the 2015 budget - Section III (debate)
2013 progress report on Turkey (B7-0241/2014)
Asylum, Migration and Integration Fund and Internal Security Fund (general provisions) - Asylum, Migration and Integration Fund - Internal Security Fund (Police cooperation, preventing and combating crime and crisis management) - Internal Security Fund (External borders and visas) (debate)
Asylum, Migration and Integration Fund and Internal Security Fund (general provisions) - Asylum, Migration and Integration Fund - Internal Security Fund (Police cooperation, preventing and combating crime and crisis management) - Internal Security Fund (External borders and visas) (debate)
Asylum, Migration and Integration Fund and Internal Security Fund (general provisions) - Asylum, Migration and Integration Fund - Internal Security Fund (Police cooperation, preventing and combating crime and crisis management) - Internal Security Fund (External borders and visas) (debate)
Fundamental rights in the European Union (2012) (A7-0051/2014 - Louis Michel)
EU-Switzerland relations (debate)
Deployment of the eCall in-vehicle system - Deployment of the interoperable EU-wide eCall (debate)
Situation in Syria (RCB7-0141/2014, B7-0141/2014, B7-0142/2014, B7-0143/2014, B7-0144/2014, B7-0155/2014, B7-0157/2014, B7-0160/2014)
Situation in Egypt (RCB7-0145/2014, B7-0145/2014, B7-0146/2014, B7-0147/2014, B7-0148/2014, B7-0153/2014, B7-0154/2014, B7-0162/2014)
2013 progress report on Bosnia and Herzegovina (B7-0074/2014)
Elimination of female genital mutilation (B7-0091/2014)
Conditions of entry and residence of third-country nationals for the purposes of seasonal employment (debate)
Homophobia and discrimination on grounds of sexual orientation and gender identity (A7-0009/2014 - Ulrike Lunacek)
Respect for the fundamental right of free movement in the EU (RCB7-0016/2014, B7-0016/2014, B7-0023/2014, B7-0024/2014, B7-0025/2014, B7-0026/2014, B7-0027/2014)
EU citizenship for sale (RCB7-0015/2014, B7-0015/2014, B7-0017/2014, B7-0028/2014, B7-0029/2014, B7-0030/2014, B7-0031/2014)
Situation of rights defenders and opposition activists in Cambodia and Laos
Recent moves to criminalise LGBTI people
Programme of activities of the Greek Presidency (debate)
Rights and Citizenship Programme 2014-2020 - Justice Programme 2014-2020 (debate)
Rights and Citizenship Programme 2014-2020 - Justice Programme 2014-2020 (debate)
Sexual and reproductive health and rights (A7-0426/2013 - Edite Estrela)
Qatar: situation of migrant workers (debate)
Draft general budget of the European Union for the financial year 2014 - all sections (debate)
Recent cases of violence and persecution against Christians, notably in Maaloula (Syria), Peshawar (Pakistan) and the case of Pastor Saeed Abedini (Iran) (debate)
Situation of the Roma people (debate)
Rise of right-wing extremism in Europe (debate)
Migratory flows in the Mediterranean, with particular attention to the tragic events off Lampedusa (debate)
EU-Taiwan trade relations (debate)
Situation in Egypt (RCB7-0411/2013, B7-0411/2013, B7-0412/2013, B7-0414/2013, B7-0415/2013, B7-0417/2013, B7-0420/2013)
EU internal security strategy (B7-0377/2013)
State of the Union (debate)
Conclusions of the European Council meeting (27-28 June 2013) (debate)
Staff Regulations of officials and Conditions of employment of other servants of the EU (A7-0156/2012 - Dagmar Roth-Behrendt)
Situation in Turkey (RCB7-0305/2013, B7-0305/2013, B7-0306/2013, B7-0307/2013, B7-0308/2013, B7-0309/2013, B7-0310/2013, B7-0311/2013)
Establishment of 'Eurodac' for the comparison of fingerprints (A7-0432/2012 - Monica Luisa Macovei)
Temporary reintroduction of border control at internal borders (A7-0200/2012 - Renate Weber)
Establishment of an evaluation mechanism to verify application of the Schengen acquis (A7-0215/2013 - Carlos Coelho)
Situation in Turkey (debate)
Laying down standards for the reception of applicants for international protection (recast) - Application for international protection lodged in a Member State by a third-country national or a stateless person (recast version) - Establishment of 'Eurodac' for the comparison of fingerprints - Granting and withdrawing international protection (recast) (debate)
Order of business
India: execution of Mohammad Afzal Guru and its implications
2012 progress report on Bosnia and Herzegovina (debate)
2012 progress report on Turkey (debate)
European integration process of Kosovo (debate)
2011 discharge
2011 discharge
Strengthening the fight against racism, xenophobia and hate crime (debate)
Situation in Syria (debate)
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Annual report on human rights and democracy in the world 2011 and the European Union's policy on the matter - EU's human rights strategy (debate)
Enlargement: policies, criteria and the EU’s strategic interests (debate)
Cases of restructuring in the European car industry (debate)
Main aspects and basic choices of the common foreign and security policy and the common security and defence policy (Article 36 TEU) - Annual report from the Council to the European Parliament on the common foreign and security policy (debate)
Programme of activities of the Cyprus Presidency (debate)
Annual human rights report (debate)
Public consultations and their availability in all EU languages (debate)
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Preparation of the informal European summit - Investment, growth and jobs (debate)
Follow-up to the LIBE delegation visit to Sicily and Lampedusa (debate)
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EU accession to the European Convention on Human Rights (debate)
Human rights in the world and the European Union's policy on the matter (debate)
Enlargement report for Turkey (debate)
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Conclusions of the European Council meeting (1-2 March 2012) (debate)
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Family reunification of third-country nationals living in the EU (debate)
Family reunification of third-country nationals living in the EU (debate)
Danish Presidency Programme (continuation of debate)
Recent political developments in Hungary (debate)
Conclusions of the European Council meeting (8-9 December 2011) (debate)
Single application procedure for residence and work (debate)
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Economic governance
European platform against poverty and social exclusion (debate)
Accession of Bulgaria and Romania to Schengen (debate)
Accession of Bulgaria and Romania to Schengen (debate)
Accession of Bulgaria and Romania to Schengen (debate)
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EU support to refugees in Tunisia (debate)
EU support to refugees in Tunisia (debate)
EU support to refugees in Tunisia (debate)
EU-Taiwan trade (debate)
Economic crisis and the euro (debate)
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Application of Schengen acquis in Bulgaria and Romania (debate)
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Migration flows and asylum and their impact on Schengen (debate)
Fourth United Nations Conference on the Least Developed Countries
Fourth United Nations Conference on the Least Developed Countries
EU response to the migration flows in North Africa and the Southern Mediterranean, in particular, in Lampedusa - Migration flows arising from instability: scope and role of EU foreign policy (debate)
Guidelines for the 2012 budget - other sections (debate)
2010 progress report on Turkey (debate)
Guidelines for the employment policies of the Member States - Europe 2020 - Implementation of the guidelines for the employment policies of the Member States (debate)
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Situation in the Mediterranean, in particular in Tunisia and Egypt (debate)
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Review of the Belgian Presidency of the Council (debate)
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One-minute speeches on matters of political importance
Creation of an immigration liaison officers’ network (debate)
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2011 budget (debate)
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Third countries whose nationals must be in possession of visas when crossing the external borders of Member States (debate)
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Agreement between the EC and Pakistan on readmission - Community readmission agreements with third countries (debate)
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The Belgian Presidency’s programme of activities (debate)
European External Action Service (debate)
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Accession agreement of the European Union to the European Convention for the Protection of Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms (debate)
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2008 annual report on the CFSP - The implementation of the European Security Strategy and the Common Security and Defence Policy - Non-proliferation Treaty (debate)
Revision of the Package Travel Directive (debate)
Railway safety, including the European signalling system (debate)
2009 progress report on Croatia - 2009 progress report on the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia - 2009 progress report on Turkey (debate)
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Body scanners - Operation of intelligence services in the context of counter-terrorism strategies (debate)
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GM/Opel: current developments (debate)
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Presentation of the Court of Auditors’ annual report - 2008 (debate)
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Enlargement strategy 2009 concerning the countries of the western Balkans, Iceland and Turkey (debate)
Outcome of the European Council on 29 and 30 October 2009 including the mandate and attributions of the President of the European Council and of the High Representative of the Union for the foreign and security policy/Vice-president of the Commission, as well as the structure of the new Commission (continuation of debate)
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Evaluation mechanism to monitor the application of the Schengen acquis - Establishment of an evaluation mechanism to verify the application of the Schengen acquis (debate)
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Outcome of the referendum in Ireland (debate)
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Reports (3)
REPORT on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing for the period 2014 to 2020 the Justice Programme PDF (404 KB) DOC (373 KB)
REPORT on the draft Council decision amending Decision 2009/935/JHA as regards the list of third States and organisations with which Europol shall conclude agreements PDF (149 KB) DOC (71 KB)
REPORT Recommendation on the draft Council decision on the conclusion, on behalf of the Union, of the Arrangement between the European Community, of the one part, and the Swiss Confederation and the Principality of Liechtenstein, of the other part, on the modalities of the participation by those States in the European Agency for the Management of Operational Cooperation at the External Borders of the Member States of the European Union PDF (151 KB) DOC (74 KB)
Shadow reports (5)
RECOMMENDATION on the draft Council decision on the conclusion of the Agreement between the European Union and the Republic of Turkey on the readmission of persons residing without authorisation PDF (170 KB) DOC (78 KB)
REPORT on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing for the period 2014 to 2020 the Rights and Citizenship Programme PDF (651 KB) DOC (638 KB)
REPORT on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Regulation (EC) No 562/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing a Community Code on the rules governing the movement of persons across borders (Schengen Borders Code) and the Convention implementing the Schengen Agreement PDF (388 KB) DOC (408 KB)
REPORT on the EU Charter: standard settings for media freedom across the EU PDF (238 KB) DOC (149 KB)
REPORT on the situation of fundamental rights in the European Union (2010 - 2011) PDF (345 KB) DOC (231 KB)
Shadow opinions (1)
OPINION on the compatibility of the Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement between the European Union and its Member States, Australia, Canada, Japan, the Republic of Korea, the United Mexican States, the Kingdom of Morocco, New Zealand, the Republic of Singapore, the Swiss Confederation and the United States of America with the rights enshrined in the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union
Written declarations (24)
Amendments (98)
Amendment 34 #
Amendment 3 #
2014/2005(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas the overall level of the next MFF (960bn EUR in commitments, 908bn EUR in payments at 2011 prices), as decided by the European Council and eventually endorsed by Parliament, represents a cut of 3.5 % in commitments and 3.7 % in payments compared to the 2007-2013 financial framework, despite the growing EU competences following the Lisbon Treaty and the enlargement of the Union to 28 Member States; whereas this level falls short of EU political goals and commitments, in particular in relation to the Europe 2020 strategy;
Amendment 23 #
2014/2005(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Acknowledges that the fiscal consolidation that Member States are currently facing did not facilitate a more ambitious agreement on the MFF 2014- 2020; deeply regrets, however, the factnotes that, as a result of these negotiations, the role of the EU budget as an important and common policy instrument for overcoming the current economic and social crisis and coordinating and enhancing national efforts to regain growth and generate employment in the whole EU has been largely disregarded;
Amendment 26 #
2014/2005(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
Amendment 32 #
2014/2005(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
Amendment 38 #
2014/2005(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
Amendment 48 #
2014/2005(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
Amendment 96 #
2014/2005(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24
Paragraph 24
Amendment 8 #
2013/2945(RSP)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 9
Citation 9
– having regard to the fact that accession negotiations with Turkey were opened on 3 October 2005 and that the opening of such negotiations is the starting point for a long-lasting and open-ended process based on fair and rigorous conditionality and the commitment to reform, in spite of the fact that Turkey is not a European country and for that reason cannot join the EU,
Amendment 17 #
2013/2945(RSP)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 13
Citation 13
Amendment 23 #
2013/2945(RSP)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 14
Citation 14
– having regard to the fact that, in its 2013 Enlargement Strategy, the Commission concluded that, for its economy, strategic location and important regional role, Turkey is a strategic partner for the European Union and a valuable component of EU economic competitiveness and that important progress on reforms was made in the preceding twelve months; having regard to the fact that the Commission called for further reforms and the promotion of dialogue across the political spectrum in Turkey and in Turkish society at largeshould therefore be offered the status of a privileged partnership,
Amendment 43 #
2013/2945(RSP)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. WelcomNotes the 2013 Progress Report on Turkey and shares the Commission's conclusion that Turkey is a strategic partner for the European Union and that important progress on reforms was made in the preceding twelve monthsshould therefore be offered the status of a privileged partnership; underlines the importance and urgent need of further reforms and the promotion of dialogue across the political spectrum and in society more broadly, as well as the respect of fundamental rights in practice;
Amendment 56 #
2013/2945(RSP)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Notes the transformative power of negotiations between the Union and Turkey, which have provided Turkey with a clear reference for its reform process; stresses therefore the importance of credible negotiations based on a mutual commitment by Turkey and the Union to effective reforms furthering the democratic foundations of Turkish society, promoting fundamental values and producing positive change in the institutions, in legislation and, in the mentality of society; welcomes, therefore the opening of Chapter 22 in certain areas;
Amendment 72 #
2013/2945(RSP)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Stresses the importance of achieving a common understanding between Turkey and the EU on the relevance for both the EU and Turkey of the readmission agreement and the roadmap leading to visa liberalisation; recalls that Turkey is one of the key transit countries for irregular migration to the EU and therefore calls on Turkey to sign and implement the readmission agreement without further delay; calls on the Commission in parallel to take steps towards visa liberalisation and stresses the clear benefits of facilitating access to the EU for business people, academics, students and representatives of civil societRecalls that Turkey is one of the key transit countries for irregular migration to the EU and therefore calls on Turkey to sign and implement the readmission agreement without further delay;
Amendment 104 #
2013/2945(RSP)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Stresses the urgent need for further progress in implementing the 2010 constitutional amendments, in particular the adoption of laws on the protection of personal data and military justice, and of laws introducing affirmative-action measures to promote gender equality;
Amendment 174 #
2013/2945(RSP)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Notes that the implementation of the third judicial reform package has led to the release of a significant number of detainees and welcomes the fourth judicial reform package as another important step towards a judiciary in Turkey in line with EU standards and values; notes, in particular, (i) the new, important distinction between freedom of expression and incitement to violence or to committing acts of terrorism, (ii) the limitation of the offence of praising a crime or a criminal to instances where there is a clear and imminent danger to public order and (iii) the narrowing down of the scope of the offence of committing a crime in the name of an organisation, without being a member of it, to armed organisations only;
Amendment 181 #
2013/2945(RSP)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
Amendment 214 #
2013/2945(RSP)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Strongly supports the Government’s initiative to strive for a settlement of the Kurdish problem on the basis of negotiations with the PKK; encourages the Government to devise the reforms directed at promoting the social, cultural and economic rights of the Kurdish community on the basis of adequate consultation of relevant stakeholders and the opposition; calls on the opposition to actively support the negotiations and the reforms as an important step for the benefit of Turkish society at large; calls on the Turkish authorities to cooperate closely with the European Commission to assess which programs under IPA could be used to promote sustainable development in the South East in the framework of negotiations on Chapter 22;
Amendment 242 #
2013/2945(RSP)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Notes the continuing efforts by Turkey and Greece to improve their bilateral relations including through bilateral meetings; considers it regretunacceptable, however, that the casus belli threat declared by the TGNA against Greece has not been withdrawn;
Amendment 264 #
2013/2945(RSP)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Reiterates its strong support for the reunification of Cyprus, based on a fair and viable settlement for both communities; asks Turkey to actively support the negotiations aimed at a fair, comprehensive and viable settlement under the auspices of the UN Secretary-General and in accordance with the relevant UNSC resolutions; calls on Turkey to begin the full withdrawingal of its forces from Cyprus and to transfer the sealed-off area of Famagusta to the UN in accordance with UNSC Resolution 550 (1984); calls on the Republic of Cyprus to open the port of Famagusta, under EU customs supervision, in order to promote a positive climate for the successful solution of the ongoing reunification negotiations, and to allow Turkish Cypriots to trade directly in a legal manner that is acceptable to all; takes note of the proposals by the Government of Cyprus to address the above issues;
Amendment 280 #
2013/2945(RSP)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22
Paragraph 22
Amendment 292 #
2013/2945(RSP)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23 a (new)
Paragraph 23 a (new)
23a. Calls on the Turkish Government to recognise as such the genocide perpetrated in 1915 and 1916 against the Armenians, in which according to scholarly studies cost the lives of more than 1.5 million people;
Amendment 317 #
2013/2945(RSP)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26
Paragraph 26
Amendment 335 #
2013/2945(RSP)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27
Paragraph 27
27. Welcomes Turkey’s commitment to the provision of humanitarian assistance to Syrian refugees; notes that a large number of foreign fighters in Syria gain access to Syria via Turkey and asks Turkey to increase border patrols, restrict the entry of fighters and arm flows to Islamist groups credibly found to be implicated in systematic human rights violations; believes that the EU and Turkey should actively seek to develop a joint strategic vision to promote a political solution in Syria and support political and economic stability in the region, with particular reference to Jordan, Lebanon and Iraq;
Amendment 48 #
2013/2185(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital N
Recital N
N. whereas the inclusion of national parliaments in a European parliamentary system needs to be properly regulated with a view to building a Union that is ever more integrated, democratic, transparent and close to the people;
Amendment 53 #
2013/2185(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital O
Recital O
Amendment 56 #
2013/2185(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital P
Recital P
Amendment 128 #
2013/2185(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Views interparliamentary meetings as places where EU policies and national policies come together and feed off each other, to the benefit of both; believes that a key function of such meetings is to allow national parliaments to take account of the European perspective in national debates, and the European Parliament to take account of the national perspective in European debates; reiterates that the aim of such cooperation is not to form a new joint parliamentary body for inclusion in the Union’s current decision-making set- up, as this would be both ineffective and undemocratic and unconstitutional;
Amendment 193 #
2013/2185(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 29
Paragraph 29
Amendment 42 #
2013/2020(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D
Recital D
D. whereas Tuareg resentments in northern Mali were exploited by Islamic extremist groups who in early 2012 allied with, and subsequently displaced, the secular National Movement for the Liberation of Azawad (MNLA) in their rebellion; whereas these groups, in particular Ansar Dine, Al-Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb (AQIM) and the Movement for Oneness and Jihad in West Africa (MUJAO), further benefited from the instability arising from the subsequent coup in Bamako; whereas the systematic violations of human rights in the north, combined with the impending existential threat to the Malian state itself, precipitated the international interventions to help shore up democracy, restore the rule of law and improve the situation of human rights;
Amendment 102 #
2013/2020(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Attaches particular urgency to the human rights situation in Mali, with reports of serious human rights violations in northern Mali by armed Islamic extremist groups; notes that alleged crimes include mass rape, mutilation, cruel treatment and torture, ethnic-based violence, summary executions, illegal arrests and passing of sentences without due process, forced disappearances, the use of child soldiers, forced marriages, intentionally directing attacks against protected objects, and destruction and looting of property; notes that, since January 2013, there have also been reports of human rights violations by elements of the Malian security forces and vigilante groups against the Tuareg and Arab communities, and other groups perceived to have cooperated or been associated with rebel groups; urges the Malian authorities and their international partners to pay close attention to the new patterns of human rights violations, including reprisals based on ethnicity, that have emerged since the recovery of certain parts of northern Mali, and could constitute an obstacle to peace-building and reconciliation if not properly addressed; calls upon the Malian Government to facilitate the reporting of abuses in any future offensives, and to respect due process when interrogating suspected militants; reiterates its condemnation of the atrocities committed against the civilian population; recalls the International Criminal Court (ICC) Prosecutor’s determination of a reasonable basis to believe that atrocities committed in the Mali conflict constitute war crimes; believes moreover that some atrocities could constitute crimes against humanity;
Amendment 119 #
2013/2020(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Deplores the attempted obliteration of northern Mali’s precious cultural heritage, with armed Islamic extremist groups destroying ancient Sufi shrines and other cherished monuments in Timbuktu and Gao, along with approximately 3 000 ancient manuscripts; considers that the cultural desecration witnessed in northern Mali constitutes a war crime; welcomes and calls for EU support to the UNESCO Action Plan for the Rehabilitation of Cultural Heritage and the Safeguarding of Ancient Manuscripts in Mali;
Amendment 230 #
2013/2020(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 31 a (new)
Paragraph 31 a (new)
31a. Observes that many of the crimes committed in Mali had their origin in the Islamic extremist view that freedom of religion is not permissible; considers that the EU should therefore fundamentally emphasise that everyone has the right to abandon a religion, choose a different one or espouse none;
Amendment 33 #
2012/2870(RSP)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 14
Citation 14
– having regard to the fact that in its 2012 Enlargement Strategy the Commission concluded that, for its economy, strategic location and important regional role, Turkey is a key country for the European Union and that the accession process remains the most suitable framework for promoting EU-related reforms in Turkey; having regard to the fact that the Commission expressed concern regarding Turkey's lack of progress on the fulfilment of the political criteria,
Amendment 70 #
2012/2870(RSP)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Commends the Commission and Turkey for the implementation of the positive agenda, which proves how, in a context of mutual engagement and clear objectives, Turkey and the EU could advance their dialogue, achieve common understanding and produce positive change; bBelieves that a renewed mutual engagement in the context of the negotiation process is needed to maintain a constructive relationship; stresses the importance of creating the conditions for a constructive dialogue and the foundations for a common understanding;
Amendment 80 #
2012/2870(RSP)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Stresses that it would be more realistic and desirable to seek a privileged partnership between the European Union and Turkey than to work towards membership of the EU for Turkey;
Amendment 94 #
2012/2870(RSP)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Welcomes the Council decision to invite the Commission to take steps towards visa liberalisation as a gradual and long term perspective, in parallel with the signature of the readmission agreement; uUrges Turkey to sign and implement the readmission agreement without further delay and to ensure that, until this agreement enters into force, existing bilateral agreements are fully implemented; recalls that Turkey is one of the key transit countries for illegal migration to the EU and underlines the need to intensify cooperation with the EU on migration management, the fight against human trafficking and border controls; stresses once again the importance of facilitating access to the EU for business people, academics, students and representatives of civil society from Turkey; supports the efforts of the Commission and the Member States to implement the visa code, harmonise and simplify visa requirements and create visa facilitating centres in Turkey; Reminds the Member States of their commitments under the association agreement in line with the Soysal Ruling of the European Court of Justice of 19 February 2009;
Amendment 106 #
2012/2870(RSP)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Expresses its astonishment at the ‘progress report’ published by the Turkish Government, in which it assesses itself;
Amendment 161 #
2012/2870(RSP)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Recalls that freedom of expression and media pluralism are core European values and that a truly democratic society requires true freedom of expression, including the right of dissent; underlines once again the importance of abolishing legislation providing for disproportionately high fines on the media, leading in some cases to their closure or to self-censorship, and the urgent need to reform the internet law;
Amendment 181 #
2012/2870(RSP)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Fully sSupports the Commission’s new approach to open the chapters on the judiciary and fundamental rights and on justice and home affairs early on in the negotiation process and to close them as the very last ones; stresses that official benchmarks would provide a clear roadmap and would give a boost to the reform process; calls therefore on the Council for renewed efforts for the opening of Chapters 23 and 24;
Amendment 191 #
2012/2870(RSP)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
Amendment 222 #
2012/2870(RSP)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Stresses the urgent need for comprehensive anti-discrimination legislation and the establishment of an anti- discrimination and equality board to protect individuals against discrimination based on ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation or sexual identity; calls on Turkey to adopt an action plan to promote the full equality of rights and full acceptance of LGBT persons;
Amendment 314 #
2012/2870(RSP)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23
Paragraph 23
23. Expresses once again its strong support to the reunification of Cyprus, based on a fair and viable settlement for both communities; underlines the urgency of an agreement between the two communities on how to proceed with the substantive settlement negotiations, so that the negotiating process, under the auspices of the UN Secretary-General, can soon regain momentum; calls on Turkey to begin withdrawing its forces from Cyprus and transfer Famagusta to the UN in accordance with UNSC Resolution 550 (1984); calls, in parallel, on the Republic of Cyprus to open the port of Famagusta under EU customs supervision in order to promote a positive climate for the successful solution of the ongoing reunification negotiations and allow Turkish Cypriots to trade directly in a legal manner that is acceptable to all;
Amendment 315 #
2012/2870(RSP)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23
Paragraph 23
23. Expresses once again its strong support to the reunification of Cyprus, based on a fair and viable settlement for both communities; underlines the urgency of an agreement between the two communities on how to proceed with the substantive settlement negotiations, so that the negotiating process, under the auspices of the UN Secretary-General, can soon regain momentum; calls on Turkey to begin withdrawing its forces from Cyprus and transfer Famagusta to the UN in accordance with UNSC Resolution 550 (1984); calls, in parallel, on the Republic of Cyprus to open the port of Famagusta under EU customs supervision in order to promote a positive climate for the successful solution of the ongoing reunification negotiations and allow Turkish Cypriots to trade directly in a legal manner that is acceptable to all;
Amendment 318 #
2012/2870(RSP)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23 a (new)
Paragraph 23 a (new)
23a. Attaches great importance to acknowledgement of the Armenian genocide by the Turkish Government;
Amendment 350 #
2012/2870(RSP)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25
Paragraph 25
25. Stresses the importance of a coherent and comprehensive security approach in the Eastern Mediterranean and calls on Turkey to allow political dialogue between the EU and NATO by lifting its veto on EU-NATO cooperation including Cyprus, and consequently calls on the Republic of Cyprus to lift its veto on Turkey’s participation in the European Defence Agency;
Amendment 369 #
2012/2870(RSP)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26
Paragraph 26
26. Deplores Turkey’s refusal to fulfil its obligation of full, non-discriminatory implementation of the Additional Protocol to the EC-Turkey Association Agreement towards all Member States; recallurges that this refusal continues toshould deeply affect the process of negotiations;
Amendment 391 #
2012/2870(RSP)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 28
Paragraph 28
28. Supports Turkey’s commitment to democratic forces in Syria and the provision of humanitarian assistance to Syrians who fled the country; aAsks the Commission, the Member States and the international community to support Turkey’s efforts to cope with the growing humanitarian dimension of the Syrian crisis; underlines the importance of a common understanding between the EU and Turkey on how to deliver the available humanitarian assistance to the displaced Syrians currently on Turkish territory or waiting at its borders;
Amendment 403 #
2012/2870(RSP)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 29
Paragraph 29
29. Welcomes the decision to enhance cooperation between the EU and Turkey on a number of important energy issues and calls on Turkey to commit to this cooperation; believes that, in view of Turkey's strategic role, initial consideration should be given to the value of opening negotiations on Chapter 15 on energy with a view to furthering the EU- Turkey strategic dialogue on energy;
Amendment 414 #
2012/2870(RSP)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 30
Paragraph 30
Amendment 84 #
2012/2308(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital Q a (new)
Recital Q a (new)
Qa. whereas it is necessary to consider the impact which a change to the existing arrangement would have on the quality of life in the city of Brussels, particularly the affordability of housing for the residents of Brussels itself;
Amendment 116 #
2012/2308(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Acknowledges that the European Parliament must, in consultation with the various authorities in Belgium which have powers relating to Brussels, devise measures to keep the city of Brussels, particularly the districts around the European Parliament, safe, accessible for traffic, a source of amenity and quality of life and affordable, including for the city’s original residents;
Amendment 11 #
2012/2032(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Recalls that the right to international protection is a fundamental right enshrinasylum is a fundamental right subject to specific procedures laid down in the international Convention Relating to the Status of Refugees concluded in Geneva, that this right to asylum can be complemented but under no circumstances expanded inby international and Union law which is complementedor by a series of additional rights and principles, such as the principle of non-refoulement, the right to dignity, the prohibition of torture, inhuman or degrading treatment, the right to an effective remedy and the right to private and family life; that this right does not affect the right of each Member State to decide on a soveraign basis what immigration policy it is going to pursue on its territory;
Amendment 35 #
2012/2032(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Regrets the rise of xenophobia and racism and of negative and misinformed assumptions about asylum seekers and refugees accompanying socio-economic insecurity in the EU; recommends that Member Statesthe failure of the immigration and asylum policy in the EU and the socio-economic insecurity in the EU; recommends that Member States proceed to the implementation of a proper immigration and asylum policy, including the actual removal of illegal immigrants from their territory, and undertake awareness- raising campaigns on the actual situation of asylum seekers and beneficiaries of international protection;
Amendment 47 #
2012/2032(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Takes note of the recommendation of the Commission and Council regarding inter-agency cooperation between EASO and Frontex, and stresses that the full and swift implementation of Frontex’s Fundamental Rights Strategy is a sine qua non for any such cooperation in the context of international protection; emphasises that any cooperation must be viewed any cooperation must be viewed in the context of the implementation of an effective asylum and immigration policy, including the context of increasing protection standards for asylum seekersactual removal of illegal immigrants from the EU Member States’ territory;
Amendment 85 #
2012/2032(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
Paragraph 21
21. Considers that the Dublin Regulation, which governs the allocation of responsibility for asylum applications, while placing a disproportion, quite rightly, the greatest burden on Member States constituting entry points into the EU, does not provide the means for; urges all Member States and them EU to respond adequately to the administrative and financial demands involved; notes that the Dublin system as it has been applied so far has led to the unequal treatment of asylum seekers across the EU while also having an adverse impact on family reunification and integration; stresses, moreover, its shortcomings in terms of efficiency andhelp those Member States in the effective surveillance of the Union’s external borders; regrets that these countries are failing to take measures to ensure adequate control of the Union’s external borders; expresses therefore its full support for initiatives aimed at implementing such control, including the consteffectiveness, since more than half of agreed transfers never take place and multiple applications are still the ruleruction of a closed wall or fence on the Greek-Turkish border;
Amendment 92 #
2012/2032(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22
Paragraph 22
22. Stresses that the relevCondemns the Utopiant case-law suspendingwhich makes transfers under the Dublin Regulation, while providing an answer to individual cases, fails to overcome the structural shortcomings of the Dublin system as a whole; welcomes, therefore, the efforts to include additional criteria in Dublin II in order to mitigate the system’s unwanted adverse effects impossible, thus making impossible the asylum and immigration policy with a ‘Gouvernement des juges’ desired by the EU Member States; urges the European Court in Strasbourg in particular to respect the democratic will of the people expressed through elections and in the policy of national Member States; demands that asylum seekers be effectively returned to their first country of arrival in the EU;
Amendment 146 #
2012/2032(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 37
Paragraph 37
37. Underlines that asylum and migration management can increase mutual trust and solidarity measures only if coupled with a protection-sensitive approach under which border measures are carried out without prejudice to the rights of refugees and persons requesting international protectionfirm respect for the Geneva Convention on Refugees and the criteria laid down therein, as well as the effective control of the external borders and the actual return of rejected asylum seekers and other illegal immigrants;
Amendment 152 #
2012/2032(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 38
Paragraph 38
38. Notes that restrictive visa regimes and enhanced border controls can have adverse effects on access to international protection in preventing persons in need from reaching the EU and reiterates the need to apply measures in a protection- sensitive mannerare the only way to prevent EU citizens from becoming less supportive towards real asylum seekers; that the surveillance of the external borders should be expanded and intensified considerably, that candidate asylum seekers should be accommodated in closed centres in the first country of arrival pending a quick decision on their application; that rejected asylum seekers should be effectively sent back straight away; that if the country of origin refuses to accept such persons back the EU should discontinue any form of support to that country;
Amendment 72 #
2011/2246(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Calls for the devising of procedures and mechanisms for the selection and appointment of media heads, management boards, media councils and regulatory bodies that are transparent, based on merit and indisputable experience and that ensure professionalism, integrity, independence, maximum consensus across the political and social spectrum and continuity, instead of political or partisan criteria in the framework of a spoil system linked to the results of elections orbeing subject to the will of those in power;
Amendment 133 #
2011/2246(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. Stresses that the official protection which must be given to the media and journalists is not a licence to infringe democratically adopted legislation or deny fundamental rights such as the right to privacy, the right to respect for private life, the right to respect for reputation and honour or the ban on the unauthorised interception of telephone calls or other communications or on stalking people in the street for photographs; notes that the need for journalists and the media to protect confidential sources and whistleblowers must be balanced against the right of the national authorities and judiciaries, independently of political or other influences, to curb wrongdoing by the media and journalists through procedures established under the rule of law;
Amendment 101 #
2011/2069(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Deplores the unacceptablNotes the delays and blockages in the EU’s accession to the ECHR, which are mainly due to specific Member States, and urges the Commissiothe legal concerns of the Court of Justice of the European Union in Luxembourg and of specific Member States, and urges the Commission to provide appropriate guarantees to address these concerns and only then to conclude the procedure;
Amendment 113 #
2011/2069(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Regrets the weak reaction of the Commission to specific violations of fundamental rights in Member States and calls on the Commission to ensure that infringement proceedings secure the effective protection of human rights, rather than aiming for negotiated settlements with Member States; stresses at the same time that not every polarised political conflict within a Member State can be raised to European level on the grounds of an alleged ‘human rights violation’; calls on the Commission to preserve the greatest possible neutrality and objectivity not only in requesting information and in speed of transmission but also as regards the content of the information transmitted;
Amendment 139 #
2011/2069(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 – indent 2
Paragraph 13 – indent 2
Amendment 152 #
2011/2069(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 a (new)
Paragraph 14 a (new)
14a. Freedom of expression Is concerned about the increasing pressure on freedom of expression exerted by extremist tendencies within Islam, particularly Salafism; stresses that freedom of expression must apply throughout the EU, including for those who wish to express a critical opinion of Islam; condemns, therefore, the situation whereby politicians and artists are the victims of murder plots and attacks and have to be constantly guarded; condemns the disturbance of readings, the destruction of works of art, and the threats to writers and artists; stresses that criticism of any religion and its doctrines, thus including those of Islam, does not show a lack of respect but forms an essential part of the common European legal order which holds that religion, religious texts, religious doctrines, institutions and ministers are also legitimate subjects for debate;
Amendment 158 #
2011/2069(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 b (new)
Paragraph 14 b (new)
14b. Is concerned about the increasing pressure placed on the freedom of expression in the context of the debate on immigration, asylum and illegal residence; stresses that the important difference must be respected between unacceptable incitement to hatred or violence on the one hand and acceptable political criticism of real problems in society that relate to immigration, asylum and illegal residence on the other; recalls the consistent case law of the European Court of Human Rights whereby freedom of expression also applies to disturbing, shocking or offensive opinions;
Amendment 166 #
2011/2069(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Stresses that the principles of human dignity and equality before the law are foundations of democratic society; deems incomprehensible the current blockage of Council negotiations on the Commission’s proposal for a horizontal directive extending comprehensive protection against discrimination on all grounds, including religion or belief, disability, age or sexual orientation, and urges efforts to ensure adoption as soon as possible;
Amendment 179 #
2011/2069(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Calls on Member States to establish complaints procedures that ensure that a victim of multiple discrimination can lodge a single complaint addressing more than one ground of discrimination; considers appropriate to support the activities of human rights defenders and the development of collective actions by marginalised people and communities;
Amendment 26 #
2011/0436(COD)
Recital 3
(3) While in many people’s opinion there is objectively a clear added value of being an Union citizen with established rights, the Union does not always highlight the link between the solution of a broad range of economic and social problems and the Union's policies in an effective way. Hence, the in many people’s opinion impressive achievements in terms of peace and stability in Europe, long-term sustainable growth, stable prices, an efficient protection of consumers and the environment and the promotion of fundamental rights, have not always led to a strong feeling of belonging of citizens to the Union. Many other people, on the other hand, consider that there are also major disadvantages attached to the Union, such as the instability caused by the euro crisis, the elimination of internal borders by Schengen and the resultant rising crime rate and the dislocation of such industries as transport and construction in Western Europe. The programme should ensure that these objections are taken into account in a balanced manner, so as to avoid giving the impression that it is purely a propaganda programme.
Amendment 34 #
2011/0436(COD)
Recital 10 a (new)
(10a) Special attention should be devoted to the balanced representation of pro-EU views and euro-critical and eurosceptic views in all events, studies and debates.
Amendment 35 #
2011/0436(COD)
Recital 11
Amendment 47 #
2011/0436(COD)
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – indent 10
– Studies on issuesnot previously made on issues not previously investigated related to citizenship and civic participation
Amendment 48 #
2011/0436(COD)
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point b
Amendment 45 #
2010/2276(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B a (new)
Recital B a (new)
Ba. whereas, in addition to the rights of the Roma in Europe, the rights of non- Roma people in Europe must also be fully respected by everybody, including the right to own property in the form of land and the right to safety,
Amendment 59 #
2010/2276(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D
Recital D
D. whereas non-discrimination - although indispensable - is not by itself enough to overcome the historic disadvantages of the Roma, and whereas it is therefore necessary to complement equality legislation and policies by addressing the specific needs of the Roma regarding the fulfilment of and access to their human rights to employment, housing, healthcare and education by means of an EU-level strategy; whereas it is also important to stress the responsibility of the Roma themselves to integrate, particularly by respecting the right of all children (including girls) to education,
Amendment 210 #
2010/2276(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 – point b – indent 21 a (new)
Paragraph 2 – point b – indent 21 a (new)
- stressing the right of all children (boys and girls) to education,
Amendment 211 #
2010/2276(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 – point b – indent 21 b (new)
Paragraph 2 – point b – indent 21 b (new)
- stressing the right of all young people (boys and girls) to choose a partner freely,
Amendment 212 #
2010/2276(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 – point b – indent 21 c (new)
Paragraph 2 – point b – indent 21 c (new)
- stressing the advantages of legal activities over illegal activities ‘in the grey area’,
Amendment 213 #
2010/2276(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 – point b – indent 21 d (new)
Paragraph 2 – point b – indent 21 d (new)
- stressing the importance of respecting the human rights – including the right to own property and the right to safety – of all residents of Europe, including those who are not Roma,
Amendment 214 #
2010/2276(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 – point b – indent 21 e (new)
Paragraph 2 – point b – indent 21 e (new)
- cooperation between Roma communities and the police of the Member States to combat organised crime and peripatetic groups of criminals,
Amendment 215 #
2010/2276(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 – point b – indent 21 f (new)
Paragraph 2 – point b – indent 21 f (new)
- advising against settling in other Member States without any prospects of housing, employment, education and integration;
Amendment 42 #
2010/0074(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 8
Recital 8
(8) In order to ensure coherence and transparency in relation to proposed citizens' initiatives, it should be mandatory to register such initiatives on a website made available by the Commission prior to collecting the necessary statements of support from citizens; proposals that are abusive or devoid of seriousness should not be registered and the Commission should reject the registration of proposals which would be manifestly against the values of the Unionshould not be registered. The Commission should deal with registration in accordance with the general principles of good administration.
Amendment 83 #
2010/0074(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 4
Article 4 – paragraph 4
Amendment 140 #
2010/0074(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – box 3 – point 6
Annex III – box 3 – point 6
Amendment 56 #
2009/2241(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
Amendment 59 #
2009/2241(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 a (new)
Paragraph 13 a (new)
13 a. is of the view that the right to freedom of expression must not be undermined by complaints and petitions aiming to criminalise legitimate political demands;
Amendment 60 #
2009/2241(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 b (new)
Paragraph 13 b (new)
13 b. expresses its concern that the European Union, as a legal person, firstly is being subjected to a review of the conformity of its legal acts in respect of human rights by a higher court to which a Turkish magistrate also belongs, while Turkey itself largely disregards human rights;
Amendment 61 #
2009/2241(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 c (new)
Paragraph 13 c (new)
13 c. expresses its disquiet that magistrates, who are not accountable to the electorate, are increasingly putting themselves in the place of the legislative and executive powers of the Member States by overruling democratically made decisions aimed at a restrictive immigration policy;
Amendment 16 #
2008/2157(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 c (new)
Paragraph 3 c (new)
3c. Asks that special attention be given to the immigration streams flowing through the Canary Islands of Spain; therefore urges the EU to strengthen operational cooperation in border management with the African countries of origin and transit in question;
Amendment 29 #
2008/2157(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 c (new)
Paragraph 5 c (new)
5c. Urges the Commission and the Council to give the European Parliament full access to documents relating to the activities of Frontex in order to meet the standards of parliamentary scrutiny;
Amendment 1 #
2008/2020(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Considers that in certain situations profiling constitutes a legitimate tool for law enforcement and border control; believes, however, that, in the absence of adequate legal restrictions and safeguards as regards the use of data on ethnicity, race, religion, nationality and political affiliation, there is a considerable risk that profiling may lead to discriminatory practices are required;
Amendment 3 #
2008/2020(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
Amendment 6 #
2008/2020(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Stresses that the EU should avoid investigative approaches that could unnecessarily harm diplomatic relations, hamper international cooperation in the fight against terrorism and serious crime, or damage its image in the world and its credibility as a promoter of international law; believes that European standards for equal treatment and legal protection; believes that European values and fundamental norms should continue to set an example;
Amendment 7 #
2008/2020(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
Amendment 65 #
2007/0229(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 2
Recital 2
(2) The European Council, at its special meeting in Tampere on 15 and 16 October 1999, acknowledged the need for harmonisation of national legislation governing the conditions for admission and residence of third-country nationals. In this context, it stated in particular that the European Union should ensure fair treatment of third-country nationals residing lawfully on the territory of the Member States and that a more vigorous integration policy should aim to grant them rights andimpose on them obligations comparable to those of citizens of the European Union. The European Council accordingly asked the Council to rapidly adopt the legal instruments on the basis of Commission proposals. The need for achieving the objectives defined at Tampere was reaffirmed by the Hague Programme of 4 and 5 November 2004.
Amendment 66 #
2007/0229(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 3
Recital 3
Amendment 75 #
2007/0229(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 18
Recital 18
Amendment 92 #
2007/0229(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point h
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point h