5 Amendments of Marian HARKIN related to 2008/2301(INI)
Amendment 5 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital G
Recital G
G. whereas failure to cooperate actively and in a timely manner with the work of the responsible committee in the interest of the correct application of Community law raises doubts about the desire and intent of the Member State concerned to correctly apply EU policies and objectives and therefore exposes the authorities to measures in the form of sanctions and penalties which are available under the terms of the Treaties as well as to public criticism,
Amendment 20 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Welcomes the involvement and contribution of petitioners at each meeting of the Committee on Petitions which allows for a direct and open dialogue with European Parliament representatives and continues to encourage individual EU citizens and community associations to come forward with issues which concern the area of activity of the European Union and which affect them directly, believing that this process enables the European Parliament as an institution to monitor the implementation of Community law in the Member States and to better defend and promote the fundamental rights of all EU citizens as defined in the EU Treaty;
Amendment 22 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Urges EUnational and regional parliaments as representatives of citizens to remain vigilant in relation to the way in which Member States apply the Treaties and EU legislative acts, notably as regards issues related to the environment, social and employment rights, the free movement of persons, goods and services, financial services, citizens' fundamental rights including their right to legitimately acquired property, recognition of their professional qualifications and all forms of discrimination; and calls on the European institutions to communicate effectively with the citizens so that they are aware of their rights and the duties of the national and local institutions;
Amendment 24 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Emphasises that, in accordance with the principle of subsidiarity, Parliament cannot regard as admissible petitions which seek to appeal against decisions of competent authorities or judicial bodies of Member States and that such information is communicated in a clear and understandable way to the petitioners;
Amendment 26 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Calls for the recommendations adopted in the 2007 Annual Report which have not yet been implemented to be implemented within a reasonable timeframe;