12 Amendments of Alfredo ANTONIOZZI related to 2008/2184(INI)
Amendment 22 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital S - introductory
Recital S - introductory
S. whereas, on the basis of the information gathered, notably through national parliaments’ answers to Parliament's questionnaire, which is unfortunately not exhaustive and does not cover all the Member States, and in addition to the Commission Report, the following main issues were identified as problematic:
Amendment 23 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital S - indent 1
Recital S - indent 1
– restrictive interpretation by Member States of the notion of "family member" (Article 2), of "any other family member" and of "partner" (Article 3), particularly in relation to same sex partners, and their right to free movement under Directive 2004/38/EC,
Amendment 26 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital S - indent 1 - footnote
Recital S - indent 1 - footnote
Amendment 27 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital S - indent 2
Recital S - indent 2
– unjustifiednecessary administrative burdens are imposed in respect of the entry and residence of third-country family members,
Amendment 29 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital S - indent 3
Recital S - indent 3
– the interpretation by Member States of "sufficient resources" under Article 7(1)(b) of Directive 2004/38/EC is often unclear and unfriendly, as most Member States require that evidence of sufficient resources be given; the notion of "unreasonable burden to the social assistance system of the host member State" and if and in what cases the decision to expel a citizen of the Union who has become an unreasonable burden (Article 14, recital 10) is in many Member States uncertain as well,
Amendment 31 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital S - indent 3 - footnote
Recital S - indent 3 - footnote
Amendment 33 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital S - indent 4 - footnote
Recital S - indent 4 - footnote
Amendment 36 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital S - indent 5
Recital S - indent 5
– Union citizens are often required to submit to the authorities of the host Member State unjustified additional documents not provided for in Directive 2004/38/EC,
Amendment 37 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital S - indent 5 - footnote
Recital S - indent 5 - footnote
Amendment 48 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Calls on Member States to fully implement the rights grantedules set out under Article 2 and Article 3 of Directive 2004/38/EC not only to different sex spouses, but also to registered partners, members of the household and partners, including same- sex couples and irrespective of nationality, on the basis of the principles of mutual recognition, equality, non- discrimination, dignity, private and family life; in this regard, calls the Commission to issue strict guidelines, in addition drawing on the analysis and conclusions contained in the Fundamental Rights Agency report;, and to facilitate as host Member States, in accordance with the host State's national legislation, the freedom of movement of other members of the household and registered partners not covered by the definitions listed in Article 2; in this regard, calls the Commission to issue strict guidelines;"
Amendment 75 #
Motion for a resolution
Article 5
Article 5
5. Calls on Member States not to introduce legislation that imposes disproportionate or discriminatory sanctions on Union citizens, such as imprisonment in the event of expulsion from the territory of the host Member State, providing that it is an aggravating circumstance in relation to a criminal offence committed by a Union citizen if that citizen had previously been illegally staying in another Member State or providing that the automatic consequence of a minor criminal conviction, which does not undermine public security, is expulsion;
Amendment 94 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 a (new)
Paragraph 13 a (new)
13a. Calls on the Commission to increase funds and to set up a specific budget line for supporting national and local projects aimed at the integration of Union citizens and their family members, as defined by Articles 2 and 3 of Directive 2004/38/EC residing in another Member State;