Activities of Miguel PORTAS related to 2012/2006(BUD)
Plenary speeches (1)
Estimates of revenue and expenditure for 2013 - Section I - Parliament (debate)
Amendments (3)
Amendment 15 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. WelcomesTakes note of the suggested savings in connection with staff travel and redeployments in the establishment plan.
Amendment 18 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Supports an effective information campaign for the 2014 electionsUnderlines the democratic importance of the 2014 elections; underlines that an effective information campaign must take into account the current context of budgetary constraints and that the allocations made available to the European parties and European political foundations must not go above the foreseen inflation rate;
Amendment 25 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. WelcomesTakes note of the Secretary General's initiative taken in 2011 proposing the reorganisation of translation and interpretation activities; believes that such an initiative wills should lead to significant savings in the 2012 budget and calls for this initiative to be continued in 2013; defends, however,insists on the full commitment to the principles of multilingualism, and transparency; insists on all Members being guaranteed the necessary working conditions regarding interpretation and translation services, at their request, in plenary, all committee and coordinators meetings, delegations and whenever necessary; highlights the unique nature of the European Parliament with regard to interpretation and translation needs;