Activities of Edite ESTRELA related to 2011/2023(INI)
Plenary speeches (1)
European disaster response: role of civil protection and humanitarian assistance (debate)
Shadow reports (1)
REPORT on ‘Towards a stronger European disaster response: the role of civil protection and humanitarian assistance’ PDF (264 KB) DOC (168 KB)
Amendments (11)
Amendment 5 #
Motion for a resolution
Citation 1 a (new)
Citation 1 a (new)
- having regard to Article 222 of the Treaty of the Functioning of the European Union (TFEU) and the solidarity clause,
Amendment 9 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital A a (new)
Recital A a (new)
Aa. whereas situations of extreme drought and forest fires have increased in frequency and scale in Europe, which means that the relevant scientific research needs to be further developed, with a view to improving risk assessment mechanisms, systems of prevention and means of combating these phenomena,
Amendment 17 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital B a (new)
Recital B a (new)
Ba. whereas climate change increases the frequency and severity of natural disasters, often cutting across states borders and resulting in severe economic, environmental and social damage,
Amendment 20 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital D a (new)
Recital D a (new)
Da. whereas the Solidarity Clause under Article 222 of the TFEU establishes the obligation for Member States to assist each other in the event of a natural or man made disaster on EU territory,
Amendment 32 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital G a (new)
Recital G a (new)
Ga. whereas the Regulation establishing the Solidarity Fund contains prior conditions which hinder and delay the Fund's use in certain disaster situations, particularly in relation to the amounts and types of eligible expenditure, as well as the inflexibility of the deadlines and procedures,
Amendment 39 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Reiterates the need for the Solidarity Fund Regulation to be revised so as to adapt the eligibility criteria to the characteristics of each region and each disaster, including slowly evolving disasters such as drought, and enable mobilisation to be more flexible and timely;
Amendment 43 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Underlines the need for collection and dissemination of solid and comparable information on the frequency of occurrence, risks and the associated consequences of disasters; notes that preventing disasters is often more cost- effective than combating them;
Amendment 60 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Notes that disasters often have a cross-border nature and calls for an enhanced cooperation at EU level, in line with the principle of solidarity; notes further that coordinated action through the dissemination of technical and scientific information, and the sharing of best practices are essential elements of an effective disaster prevention and response policy;
Amendment 95 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 a (new)
Paragraph 18 a (new)
18a. Highlights the need to promote campaigns to raise awareness of the procedures to be adopted when faced with disaster situations, paying particular attention to training young people, from school age on;
Amendment 99 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 a (new)
Paragraph 19 a (new)
Amendment 100 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 b (new)
Paragraph 19 b (new)
19b. Reiterates, likewise, its call for the Commission to submit a directive on preventing and managing fires, which should include the regular collection of data, preparation of maps and identification of areas at risk, preparation of fire risk management plans, identification by the Member States of the resources allocated and facilities available, coordination of the various administrations, minimum requirements for training crews, and establishment of environmental responsibility and the corresponding penalties;