263 Amendments of Stanimir ILCHEV
Amendment 5 #
2013/2259(REG)
Parliament's Rules of Procedure
Rule 90 – paragraph 5
Rule 90 – paragraph 5
5. When the negotiations are completed, but before any agreement is signed, the draft Council's decision concluding the agreement shall be submitted to Parliament for its opinion or consent. In the case of the consent procedure Rule 81 shall apply.
Amendment 6 #
2013/2259(REG)
Parliament's Rules of Procedure
Rule 90 – paragraph 6
Rule 90 – paragraph 6
6. Before the vote on the consent or on the opinion is taken, the committee responsible, a political group or at least one-tenth of the Members may propose that Parliament seek an opinion from the Court of Justice on the compatibility of an international agreement with the Treaties. If Parliament approves such a proposal, the vote on the consent shall be adjourned until the Court has delivered its opinion.
Amendment 28 #
2012/2308(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C
Recital C
C. whereas Article 232 TFEU allows Parliament to adopt its own rules of procedure and to determine the length of plenary sessions;
Amendment 41 #
2012/2308(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital G
Recital G
Amendment 90 #
2012/2308(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Believes that Parliament should havegain the right to determine its own working arrangements, including the right to decideparticipate in the decision about where and when it holds its meetings;
Amendment 35 #
2012/0237(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 1 a (new)
Recital 1 a (new)
(1 a) The European Union shall function according to the principle of 'representative democracy' as stated in Article 10(1) of the Treaty on European Union.
Amendment 38 #
2012/0237(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 7
Recital 7
(7) As a recognition of the mission attributed to European political parties in the Treaty and in order to facilitate their work, a specific European legal status should be established for European political parties and their affiliated European political foundations, providing them with full legal capacity and recognition in all the Member States.
Amendment 39 #
2012/0237(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 7
Recital 7
(7) As a recognition of tThe mission attributed to European political parties in the Treaty shall be recognised and, in order to facilitate their work, a specific European legal status should be established for European political parties and their affiliated European political foundations, providing them with full legal capacity and recognition in all the Member States.
Amendment 42 #
2012/0237(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 7 a (new)
Recital 7 a (new)
(7 a) The European political parties and the European political foundations will have rights, obligations and special responsibilities and shall therefore follow compatible organisational patterns.
Amendment 44 #
2012/0237(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 9
Recital 9
(9) The European political parties and the European political foundations should be governed by the substantive rules set out in this Regulation, and by national law in the Member States, in particular that of the Member State where they have their respective seat and for the purposes of which they should identify the appropriate legal form, which must correspond to a form of legal entity recognised in the legal order of that Member Stateonly where necessary by the laws of the Member State in which they have their respective seat.
Amendment 73 #
2012/0237(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 1
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 1
(1) ‘'political party’' means an voluntary association of citizens sharing common values, with electoral rights for European Parliament elections, which pursues political objectives,
Amendment 109 #
2012/0237(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point c
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point c
(c) it must observe, in particular in its programme and in its activities, the values on which the European Union is founded, namely respect for human dignity, freedom, democracy, equality, the rule of law and respect for human rights, including the rights of persons belonging to minorities; and shall not pursue religious and ethnic goals,
Amendment 114 #
2012/0237(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) the unique name of the party, which must be clearly distinguishable, also in its short form, from that of any existing European political partyand its emblem or logo, which shall not represent religious signs and symbols,
Amendment 125 #
2012/0237(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – point a
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – point a
(a) the admission, resignation and exclusion of the party's members, with the regularly updated list of members annexed to it,
Amendment 143 #
2012/0237(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – point c
Article 5 – point c
Amendment 166 #
2012/0237(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 5 a (new)
Article 6 – paragraph 5 a (new)
5 a. Within three days following the publication of the decision of the European Parliament in the Official Journal of the European Union the European political party or the European political foundation shall be entered in the Registry. This entry shall have a constitutive character.
Amendment 176 #
2012/0237(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
The European Parliament shall verify annualregularly that the conditions and requirements set out in Articles 3, 4 and 5 continue to be met by the European political parties and the European political foundations.
Amendment 184 #
2012/0237(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Amendment 206 #
2012/0237(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 3
Article 7 – paragraph 3
3. Any natural or legal person may, at any moment, introduce a motivated request to the European Parliament to verify that one or more of the conditions and requirements referred to in paragraph 1 continue to be met. A breach of the values on which the Union is founded by a European political party, including its members, or by a European political foundation can only be established in accordance with paragraph 2the procedure set out in paragraph 2 of this article.
Amendment 214 #
2012/0237(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 5
Article 7 – paragraph 5
5. A European political foundation shall automatically forfeit its status if the European political party with which it is affiliated is removed from the Registry. The Authorising Officer responsible shall reduce the amount of or terminate the contribution or grant agreement or decision on Union funding received under this Regulation, and recover amounts unduly paid under the contribution or grant agreement or decision as well as any unspent Union funding at the date of the decision adopted on the basis of Article 11.
Amendment 215 #
2012/0237(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 1
Article 8 – paragraph 1
The European political party and the European political foundation shall havacquire legal personality, which it shall acquire on the date on which it i under Union Law upon its enteredry in the Registry in accordance with Article 6.
Amendment 216 #
2012/0237(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 1
Article 9 – paragraph 1
The European political party and the European political foundation shall have full legal recognition and capacity in all Member States.
Amendment 222 #
2012/0237(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 11 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. AThe European political party or aand the European political foundation shall forfeit or give up its status and cease to have European legal personality in one ofbe deleted from the Registry in the following cases:
Amendment 223 #
2012/0237(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph -1 (new)
Article 11 – paragraph -1 (new)
-1. A European political party or a European political foundation shall forfeit its legal status under Union Law on the date of its radiation from the Registry.
Amendment 226 #
2012/0237(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 11 – paragraph 1 – point b
Amendment 230 #
2012/0237(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 1 – point c
Article 11 – paragraph 1 – point c
(c) a European political party no longer meets the requirements in Article 3(1)(b) following changes to its membership or followconditions referred to in Article 3, in particular if after its registration the European political party did not participate ing elections to the European Parliament or was dissolved,
Amendment 233 #
2012/0237(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 1 – point d
Article 11 – paragraph 1 – point d
(d) it is removed from the Registry pursuantaccording to the provisions in Article 22(1) or (4) or in accordance with Article 7(5).
Amendment 237 #
2012/0237(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 2
Article 11 – paragraph 2
2. The European Parliament shall adopt a decision on the terminationremoval of the European legal status and the removal from the Registrypolitical party or the European political foundation from the Registry, which automatically leads to the loss of its legal personality under Union Law.
Amendment 243 #
2012/0237(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 3
Article 11 – paragraph 3
3. A European political party or a European political foundation in one of the cases provided for under paragraph 1 points (a), (b) or (c)removed from the Registry shall have any ongoing decision on Union funding received under this Regulation withdrawn or any ongoing agreement on such funding terminated and any unspent Union funding recovered, including any unspent Union funds from previous years.
Amendment 255 #
2012/0237(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 3 a (new)
Article 12 – paragraph 3 a (new)
Amendment 294 #
2012/0237(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Article 17 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Amendment 295 #
2012/0237(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Article 17 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
In accordance with Article 8 of the Act concerning the election of the members of the European Parliament by direct universal suffrage, the funding and limitation of election expenses for all parties and candidates at elections to the European Parliament is governed in each Member State by national provisionshall be laid down in delegated acts.
Amendment 304 #
2012/0237(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 3
Article 18 – paragraph 3
3. The funding of European political parties and European political foundations from the general budget of the European Union or from any other source shall not be used to finance national, regional or local referenda campaigns, unless such referenda campaigns are directly linked to issues related to the European Union.
Amendment 305 #
2012/0237(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 3 a (new)
Article 18 – paragraph 3 a (new)
3 a. The funding of European political parties and European political foundations from the general budget of the European Union or from any other source shall not be used to finance affiliated political parties which have their respective seat in third countries.
Amendment 307 #
2012/0237(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 19 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 19 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. At the latest within sixthree months following the end of the financial year, European political parties and European political foundations shall submit to the Registry and to the competent national authorities in the Member States:
Amendment 347 #
2012/0237(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 22 – paragraph 6
Article 22 – paragraph 6
6. A European political party or a European political foundation may, in addition, be excluded from funding for up to fivthree years in cases of grave professional misconduct established by the Authorising Officer in accordance with Article [93(1)(c)] of the Financial Regulation.
Amendment 348 #
2012/0237(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 22 – paragraph 7
Article 22 – paragraph 7
7. The penalties imposed pursuant to this Article shall apply to allonly those European political parties and European political foundations irrespective of whether theythat receive Union funding. The Authorising Officer responsible may impose administrative and/or financial penalties in accordance with Article [96(2)] of the Financial Regulation and Article [145] of its Rules of Application on any European political party or European political foundation that is in one of the cases referred to in Article [96(1)] of the Financial Regulation not covered by the paragraphs above.
Amendment 372 #
2012/0237(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 24 – paragraph 2
Article 24 – paragraph 2
2. From the list of members of a European political party, annexed to the party statutes in accordance with Article 4(2) and updated in accordance with Article 6(7), the European Parliament shall publish the total number of members, the identity of the legal and natural persons that are members, as well as the names of those natural persons who have given their express written consent to their publication. European political parties shall request this consent as a matter of course from all natural persons who are members. This information shall be made public without any prior authorisation.
Amendment 387 #
2012/0237(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 – paragraph 3
Article 25 – paragraph 3
3. The European Parliament and the committee referred to in Article 7(2) shall ensure that personal data collected by them pursuant to this Regulation are not used for any purpose other than to ensure the legality, regularity and transparency of the funding of European political parties and European political foundations and the membership of European political parties. They shall destroy those personal data at the latest 24 month5 years after publication of the relevant parts in accordance with Article 24, but not earlier than 6 months after the next elections to the European Parliament.
Amendment 399 #
2012/0237(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 27 – paragraph 1
Article 27 – paragraph 1
The European Parliament shall publish by 1 July of the third year following elections to the European Parliament a report on theCommission shall report to the European Parliament and the Council no later than six months after the day of application of this Regulation andon the activities funded. The report shall indicate, where appropriate, possible amendments to be made to the statute and funding systemsoperation and effects of this Regulation. The report shall be accompanied, where necessary, by legislative proposals aiming at implementing in further detail the provisions of this Regulation, or amending it.
Amendment 745 #
2012/0011(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 5
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 5
(5) ‘'controller’' means the natural or legal person, public authority, agency or any other body which alone or jointly with others determines the purposes, conditions and means of the processing of personal data; where the purposes, conditions and means of processing are determined by Union law or Member State law, the controller or the specific criteria for his nomination may be designated by Union law or by Member State law; controllers include in particular:
Amendment 749 #
2012/0011(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 5 a (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 5 a (new)
(5a) ‘direct controller’ means a person who collects personal data from the data subject or otherwise processes it;
Amendment 750 #
2012/0011(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 5 b (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 5 b (new)
(5b) ‘indirect controller’ means a person who does not collect personal data from the data subject or otherwise process it.
Amendment 1110 #
2012/0011(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 2
Article 11 – paragraph 2
2. The controller shall provide any information and any communication relating to the processing of personal data to the data subject in an intelligible and permanent form, using clear and plain language, adapted to the data subject, in particular for any information addressed specifically to a child.
Amendment 1165 #
2012/0011(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 1
Article 13 – paragraph 1
Amendment 1168 #
2012/0011(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 13 – paragraph 1 a (new)
The data controller directly responsible for the operation shall notify all recipients to whom data from him or her have been passed on of any correction or erasure that has been made or any objection raised under Article 16, 17 or 19. Where recipients of personal data are unknown to the data controller directly responsible for the operation, and this is not due to his or her deliberate act or negligence, he or she shall be exempted from this requirement.
Amendment 1169 #
2012/0011(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 1 b (new)
Article 13 – paragraph 1 b (new)
Amendment 1170 #
2012/0011(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – subparagraph 1 c (new)
Article 13 – subparagraph 1 c (new)
The burden of proof of compliance with the above obligations shall rest with the data controllers.
Amendment 1175 #
2012/0011(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 14 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. WThere personal data relating to a data subject are collected, the controller shall provide the data subject with controller directly responsible for the operation and, if applicable, his representative, shall at least document the following information:
Amendment 1209 #
2012/0011(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 1 – point f
Article 14 – paragraph 1 – point f
(f) the recipients or categories of recipients of the personal data;identity and contact details of all recipients who process the personal data received from the direct controller, and the purposes of the processing, irrespective of whether they have received the data directly from him or indirectly from another party. This shall not apply insofar as recipients are unknown, and this state of affairs has not arisen due to the deliberate intent or negligence of the direct controller.
Amendment 1212 #
2012/0011(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 1 – point g
Article 14 – paragraph 1 – point g
(g) where applicable, that the controller intends to transferransfer of the data to a third country or international organisation andor the intention of the controller to make such a transfer and information on the level of protection afforded by that third country or international organisation by reference to an adequacy decision by the Commission. In the cases referred to in Article 44(1)(h), the documentation should also include evidence that appropriate safeguards are in place;
Amendment 1218 #
2012/0011(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 1 – point h a (new)
Article 14 – paragraph 1 – point h a (new)
(ha) communications pursuant to Article 13(1).
Amendment 1221 #
2012/0011(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 2
Article 14 – paragraph 2
2. WThere the personal data are collected from the data subject, the controller shall inform the data subject, in addition to the information referred to in paragraph 1, whether the provision of personal data is obligatory or voluntary, as well as the possible consequences of failure to provide such data indirect controller and, if applicable, his representative, shall at least document the following: (a) the information referred to in Article 14(1)(a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (g) and (h); (b) the identity and the contact details of all recipients who process personal data received from the indirect controller, and the purposes of the processing; (c) the identity and the contact details of the direct controller and, if any, of his representative; (d) communications pursuant to Article 13(2).
Amendment 1227 #
2012/0011(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 3
Article 14 – paragraph 3
3. Where the personal data are not collected from the data subject, the(a) the direct controller shall, at the time when the data are collected or immediately thereafter, inform the data subject, in addition to the information referred to in paragraph 1, from which source the personal data originate. whether the provision of personal data is obligatory or voluntary, as well as the possible consequences of failure to provide such data; (b) the direct controller shall, after the first communication pursuant to paragraph 3(a), provide the information pursuant to paragraph 1 once a year, provided that changes have occurred in the information since it was last communicated.
Amendment 1233 #
2012/0011(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 4
Article 14 – paragraph 4
4. The controller shall provide the information referred to in paragraphs 1, 2 and 3: (a) at the time when the personal data are obtained from the data subject; or (b) where the personal data are not collected from the data subject,If the personal data are not collected from the data subject, the indirect controller shall, at the minimum, inform the direct controller of the purposes for which he is processing the personal data, stating his identity and contact details. This shall be done at the time ofwhen the personal data are cordingllected or within a reasonable period thereafter, the collection, having regard toaking into account the specific circumstances in which the data are collected or otherwise processed, or, if a disclosure to another recipient is envisaged, and at the latest when the data are first disclosed. Article 20(4) shall apply in addition to this provision.
Amendment 1243 #
2012/0011(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 5 – introductory part
Article 14 – paragraph 5 – introductory part
5. Paragraphs 1 to 4and 2 shall not apply, where: (a) the data subject has already the information referred to in paragraphs 1, 2 and 3; or (b) the data are not collected from the data subject and the provision of such information proves impossible or would involve a disproportionate effort; or (c) the data are not collected from the data subject and recording or disclosure is expressly laid down by law; or (d) the data are not collected from the data subject and the provision of such information will impair the rights and freedoms of others, as defined in Union law or Member State law in accordance with Article 21 to natural persons who process personal data without a commercial interest.
Amendment 1271 #
2012/0011(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 6
Article 14 – paragraph 6
6. In the case referred to in point (b) of paragraph 5, the controller shall provide appropriate measures to protect the data subject's legitimate interestsParagraph 3 shall not apply where: (a) it proves impossible to provide the information or providing it would involve a disproportionate effort; or (b) the data subject already has the information referred to in paragraph 1.
Amendment 1281 #
2012/0011(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 7
Article 14 – paragraph 7
7. The Commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 86 for the purpose of further specifying the criteria for categories of recipients referred to in point (f) of paragraph 1, the requirements for the noticeParagraph 4 shall not apply where: (a) collection or disclosure of the data is expressly laid down by law; or (b) the provision of such information will impair the rights and freedoms of potential acceshers, as rdeferred to in point (g) of paragraph 1, the criteria for the further information necessary referred to in pointined in Union law or Member State law in accordance with Article 21; (hc) of paragraph 1 for specific sectors and situations, and the conditions and appropriate safeguards for the exceptions laid down in point (b)it proves impossible to provide the information ofr paragraph 5. In doing so, the Commission shall take the appropriate measures for micro, small and medium-sized- enterprises. roviding it would involve a disproportionate effort.
Amendment 1287 #
2012/0011(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 8
Article 14 – paragraph 8
8. The Commission may lay down standard forms for providing the information referred to in paragraphs 1 to 3, taking into account the specific characteristics and needs of various sectors and data processing situations where necessary. Those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in Article 87(2)In the cases referred to in paragraphs 6(a) and 7(c), the controller shall take appropriate measures to protect the data subject's legitimate interests.
Amendment 1289 #
2012/0011(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 8 a (new)
Article 14 – paragraph 8 a (new)
8a. The Commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 86 for the purpose of regulating the requirements applicable to information referred to in paragraph 1(g), the criteria for the provision of further information referred to in paragraph 1(h) for specific sectors and situations, and the conditions and appropriate safeguards for the exceptions laid down in paragraphs 6(a) and 7(c). In doing so, the Commission shall take the appropriate measures for micro, small and medium- sized-enterprises.
Amendment 1290 #
2012/0011(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 8 b (new)
Article 14 – paragraph 8 b (new)
8b. The Commission may lay down standard forms for providing the information referred to in paragraphs 3 and 4, taking into account the specific characteristics and needs of various sectors and data processing situations where necessary. Those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure set out in Article 87(2).
Amendment 1294 #
2012/0011(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 15 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. The data subject shall have the right to obtain from theevery controller at any time, on request, confirmation as to whether or not personal data relating to the data subject are being processed. WThere such personal data are being processed, the controller shall provi confirmation shall, at the minimum, include the following information:
Amendment 1306 #
2012/0011(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 1 – point c
Article 15 – paragraph 1 – point c
(c) the recipients or categories of recipients to whom the personal data are to be or have beef the personal data pursuant to Article 14(1)(f), if the direct controller provides the confirmation. If the confirmation disclosed, in particular to recipients in third countries provided by the indirect controller, the recipients shall receive it pursuant to Article 14(2)(b);
Amendment 1425 #
2012/0011(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 3 – introductory part
Article 17 – paragraph 3 – introductory part
3. TWhere the controller learns of a request for erasure pursuant to this article or Article 13, he shall carry out the erasure without delay, except to the extent that the retention of the personal data is necessary:
Amendment 1607 #
2012/0011(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 20 – paragraph 4
Article 20 – paragraph 4
4. In the cases referred to in paragraph 2, the information to be provided by the controller under Article 14 shall include information as toeach controller shall notify the data subject separately without delay of the existence of processing for a measures of the kind referred to in paragraph 1 and the envisaged effects of such processing on the data subject.
Amendment 1686 #
2012/0011(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 22 – paragraph 2 – point f
Article 22 – paragraph 2 – point f
(f) keeping the documentation pursuant to Article 2814;
Amendment 1747 #
2012/0011(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 24 – paragraph 1
Article 24 – paragraph 1
Where a controller determines the purposes, conditions and means of the processing of personal data jointly with others, he and they shall be joint data controllers. Where this regulation does not impose any particular obligations on the data controllers who are directly and indirectly responsible for the operation, the joint controllers shall determine their respective responsibilities for compliance with the obligations under this Regulation, in particular as regards the procedures and mechanisms for exercising the rights of the data subject, by means of an arrangement between them.
Amendment 1757 #
2012/0011(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 – paragraph 2 – point b
Article 25 – paragraph 2 – point b
Amendment 1827 #
Amendment 1828 #
2012/0011(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 28 – paragraph 1
Article 28 – paragraph 1
1. Each controller and processor and, if any, the controller's representative,processor shall maintain documentation of all processing operations under its responsibility.
Amendment 2162 #
2012/0011(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 35 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 35 – paragraph 1 – point b
Amendment 2185 #
2012/0011(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 35 – paragraph 2
Article 35 – paragraph 2
Amendment 2819 #
2012/0011(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 77 – paragraph 1
Article 77 – paragraph 1
1. Any person who has suffered damage as a result of an unlawful processing operation or of an action incompatible with this Regulation shall have the right to receive compensation from the controller or the processor for the damage suffered unless the controller or processor proves that they are not responsible for the damage either by intent or negligence.
Amendment 2832 #
2012/0011(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 77 – paragraph 3
Article 77 – paragraph 3
Amendment 2914 #
2012/0011(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 79 – paragraph 5 – point f
Article 79 – paragraph 5 – point f
(f) does not or not sufficiently maintain the documentation pursuant to Article 14, Article 28, Article 31(4), and Article 44(3);
Amendment 3110 #
2012/0011(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 86 – paragraph 2
Article 86 – paragraph 2
2. The delegation of power referred to in Article 6(5), Article 8(3), Article 9(3), Article 12(5), Article 14(79), Article 15(3), Article 17(9), Article 20(6), Article 22(4), Article 23(3), Article 26(5), Article 28(5), Article 30(3), Article 31(5), Article 32(5), Article 336), Article 34(8), Article 35(11), Article 37(2), Article 39(2), Article 43(3), Article 44(7), Article 79(6), Article 81(3), Article 82(3) and Article 83(3) shall be conferred on the Commission for an indeterminate period of time from the date of entry into force of this Regulation.
Amendment 3113 #
2012/0011(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 86 – paragraph 3
Article 86 – paragraph 3
3. The delegation of power referred to in Article 6(5), Article 8(3), Article 9(3), Article 12(5), Article 14(79), Article 15(3), Article 17(9), Article 20(6), Article 22(4), Article 23(3), Article 26(5), Article 28(5), Article 30(3), Article 31(5), Article 32(5), Article 33(6), Article 34(8), Article 35(11), Article 37(2), Article 39(2), Article 43(3), Article 44(7), Article 79(6), Article 81(3), Article 82(3) and Article 83(3) may be revoked at any time by the European Parliament or by the Councilshall be conferred on the Commission for an indeterminate period of time from the date of entry into force of this Regulation. A decision of revocation shall put an end to the delegation of power specified in that decision. It shall take effect the day following the publication of the decision in the Official Journal of the European Union or at a later date specified therein. It shall not affect the validity of any delegated acts already in force.
Amendment 3116 #
2012/0011(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 86 – paragraph 5
Article 86 – paragraph 5
5. A delegated act adopted pursuant to Article 6(5), Article 8(3), Article 9(3), Article 12(5), Article 14(79), Article 15(3), Article 17(9), Article 20(6), Article 22(4), Article 23(3), Article 26(5), Article 28(5), Article 30(3), Article 31(5), Article 32(5), Article 33(6), Article 34(8), Article 35(11), Article 37(2), Article 39(2), Article 43(3), Article 44(7), Article 79(6), Article 81(3), Article 82(3) and Article 83(3) shall enter into force only if no objection has been expressed either by the European Parliament or the Council within a period of two months of notification of that act to the European Parliament and the Council or if, before the expiry of that period, the European Parliament and the Council have both informed the Commission that they will not object. That period shall be extended by two months at the initiative of the European Parliament or the Council.
Amendment 3117 #
2012/0011(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 86 – paragraph 5
Article 86 – paragraph 5
5. A delegated act adopted pursuant to Article 6(5), Article 8(3), Article 9(3), Article 12(5), Article 14(79), Article 15(3), Article 17(9), Article 20(6), Article 22(4), Article 23(3), Article 26(5), Article 28(5), Article 30(3), Article 31(5), Article 32(5), Article 33(6), Article 34(8), Article 35(11), Article 37(2), Article 39(2), Article 43(3), Article 44(7), Article 79(6), Article 81(3), Article 82(3) and Article 83(3) shall enter into force only if no objection has been expressed either by the European Parliament or the Council within a period of two months of notification of that act to the European Parliament and the Council or if, before the expiry of that period, the European Parliament and the Council have both informed the Commission that they will not object. That period shall be extended by two months at the initiative of the European Parliament or the Council.
Amendment 16 #
2011/2302(REG)
Rule 197 a (new) – paragraphs 1 to 4 (new)
Amendment 18 #
2011/2302(REG)
Rule 197 a (new) – paragraph 5 (new)
5. If all the requirements are met, the public hearing may be conducted pursuant to the procedure with associated committees in accordance with Rule 50, or the procedure with joint committee meetings in accordance with Rule 51. Rule 50 and Rule 51 shall apply mutatis mutandis. If Rule 50 or Rule 51 applies, the Conference of Committee Chairs may invite the Vice-President of Parliament responsible for matters relating to citizens’ initiatives to chair the public hearing.
Amendment 19 #
2011/2302(REG)
Rule 197 a (new) – paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. If a conflict arises in relation to the competence of two or more standing committees, it shall be resolved by the Conference of Presidents. The specific conditions laid down in Rule 188(2) shall apply mutatis mutandis.
Amendment 21 #
2011/2302(REG)
Rule 197 a (new) – paragraph 6 (new)
6. The citizens’ initiative shall be presented, following an invitation from the committee responsible, by a properly represented group of the organisers including members of the citizens’ committee referred to in Article 3(2) of Regulation (EU) No 211/2011 and/or at least one of the contact persons likewise referred to therein. Any Member wishing to attend the public hearing may do so. The Vice-President of Parliament responsible for matters relating to citizens’ initiatives may deliver an address at the start of the public hearing.
Amendment 22 #
2011/2302(REG)
Rule 197 a (new) – paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. If appropriate, the presentation shall be followed by an examination of the initiative based on a questionnaire drafted on a case-by-case basis by the committee nominated responsible for conducting the public hearing.
Amendment 23 #
2011/2302(REG)
Rule 197 a (new) – paragraph 6 b (new)
6b. In relation to the preparation of the questionnaire, the committee responsible for matters relating to petitions may produce an opinion in accordance with Rule 49. That opinion shall contain guidelines and recommendations on how to thoroughly examine the issue raised in the citizens’ initiative under consideration.
Amendment 27 #
2011/2302(REG)
Rule 203 a
When Parliament is informed that the Commission has been invited to submit a proposal for a legal act under Article 11(4) of the EU Treaty and in accordance with Regulation (EU) No 211/2011, the Ccommittee on Presponsible for matters relating to petitions shall ascertain whether this is likely to affect its work and, if need be, shall inform those petitioners who have addressed a petition on related subjects. petitions on related subjects. Citizens’ initiatives which have been registered in accordance with Article 4 of Regulation (EU) No 211/2011, but which cannot be submitted to the Commission in accordance with Article 9 of that Regulation since not all the relevant procedures and conditions set out in the Regulation have been complied with, may be examined by the committee responsible for matters relating to petitions if it considers that follow-up is necessary. If appropriate, the committee responsible may adopt a resolution based on an own- initiative report in accordance with Rule 48 initiating a request to the Commission in accordance with Rule 42 and pursuant to Article 225 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union to submit any appropriate proposal for the adoption of a new act or the amendment of an existing act. The committee’s request shall be solely based on the general ideas and principles laid down in the citizens’ initiative under consideration. Such own-initiative reports based on a citizens’ initiative shall not be subject to the quota established in Article 1(2) of Annex XVIII.
Amendment 20 #
2011/2298(REG)
Parliament's Rules of Procedure
Rule 70 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Rule 70 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. The decision on the opening of negotiations at first reading referred to in paragraph 2 shall be translated into all the official languages, transmitted to the President and distributed to all Members of Parliament. It shall be announced by the President at the opening of the part-session following its adoption by the committee responsible and shall be deemed to be approved upon announcement, subject to paragraph 2b.
Amendment 27 #
2011/2298(REG)
Parliament's Rules of Procedure
Rule 70 – paragraph 2 b (new)
Rule 70 – paragraph 2 b (new)
2b. A political group or 40 Members may request, or the Conference of Presidents may decide, to include on the agenda of the part-session at which the announcement is to be made a vote on the question whether or not negotiations should be opened on the basis of the mandate included in the committee's decision.
Amendment 31 #
2011/2298(REG)
Parliament's Rules of Procedure
Rule 70 – paragraph 2 c (new)
Rule 70 – paragraph 2 c (new)
2c. The Conference of Presidents or one third of the component Members of Parliament coming from at least two political groups may request the inclusion on the agenda of a part-session following the announcement referred to in paragraph 2a of a debate followed by a vote on the decision on the opening of negotiations. Amendments to the decision shall be admissible subject to the conditions laid down in Rules 156 and 157.
Amendment 33 #
2011/2298(REG)
Parliament's Rules of Procedure
Rule 70 – paragraph 2 d (new)
Rule 70 – paragraph 2 d (new)
Amendment 5 #
2011/2266(REG)
Annex II – part A – point 1 – indent 2
– are of general interest and fall within the overall competence and sphere of responsibility of the Commission and the Council and are of general interestinstitutions concerned, excluding the Council’s legislative and budgetary functions per se;
Amendment 70 #
2011/2246(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. CAs the public media are under the influence and pressure of some political groups or serve private political interests, calls on the Member States and the European Union to respect, guarantee, protect and promote the fundamental right to freedom of expression and information, and media freedom and pluralism, and hence to refrain from exerting, and develop mechanisms to impede, threats to media freedom such as trying to unduly and politically influence and impose partisan control and censorship on the media;
Amendment 85 #
2011/2246(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 а (new)
Paragraph 3 а (new)
3а. Recalls that, according to the European Court of Human Rights, states members must guarantee media pluralism under Article 10 of the European Convention on Human Rights. Article 10 of that Convention contains provisions similar to those in Article 11 of the Charter of Fundamental Rights, which forms part of the Community acquis;
Amendment 88 #
2011/2246(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Recalls the important role of the public service media, funded by citizens through the State, and their institutional duties to provide high quality and accurate and reliable information; stresses that the private media have similar duties in relation to information, notably of institutional and political nature, in particular on the occasion of elections, referenda, etc; urges the Member States to exempt the independent non-entertainment media from value added tax and to introduce additional/increased taxation for media programmes with a pornographic content;
Amendment 89 #
2011/2246(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Recalls the important role of the public service media, funded by citizens through the State, and their institutional duties to provide high quality and accurate and reliable information; underlines the importance that this public service does not serve private interests or be influenced by any means from people from the political scene in the member states, or from political groups in third countries; stresses that the private media have similar duties in relation to information, notably of institutional and political nature, in particular on the occasion of elections, referenda, etc;
Amendment 111 #
2011/2246(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Believes that media ownership and management should be transparent and not concentrated and that to this end a mandatory Single European Register on media ownership should be created and kept on owners and on the media in order to provide the public with information; calls on the Commission and the Member States to ensure competition so as to address and prevent dominant positions and guarantee the access of new entrants on the market; calls for rules to ensure that conflicts of interest are properly addressed and resolved; highlights that advertising and sponsoring may cause interference with the editorial line of media;
Amendment 160 #
2011/2246(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Underlines the importance of annually monitoring media freedom and pluralism in Europe and reporting on a yearly basis on the matter, on the basis of the detailed standards developed by the Council of Europe and the OSCE and of the risk-based analytical approach and indicators developed by the independent study drawn up for the Commission, in liaison with NGOs, stakeholders and experts; believes that the Commission, in cooperation with the Fundamental Rights Agency and/or the EUI Centre for Media Pluralism and Media Freedom, must carry out this task; and publish an annual report with the results of that monitoring; believes that the Commission should present that report to the European Parliament and the Council of Ministers and make proposals for any actions and measures arising from its conclusions;
Amendment 198 #
2011/2246(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 а (new)
Paragraph 13 а (new)
13а. Encourages the Commission and Member States, in the framework of the Commission’s media literacy policy, to pay sufficient attention to the importance of media education, which must provide citizens with the skills of critical interpretation and the ability to sift through the ever-growing volume of information.
Amendment 1 #
2011/2191(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Recognises that the process of enlargement and of deepening EU integration have always gone hand in hand and that, far from adversely affecting the Union’s ability to act, enlargement constituted a catalyst for indispensable institutional changes; underlines, however, that although inspired by and related to the enlargement process all institutional changes have their own reasons and follow their own logic;
Amendment 2 #
2011/2191(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Stresses that implementation of the internal reforms that Croatia has committed to as part of the accession process must continue once the accession is completed; stresses the importance of increasing public awareness of the goals and mutual advantages of the enlargement, in particular with a view to the constitutionally required referendum, which is to be held in Croatia within 30 days of the date on which the ratification of the Treaty is passed by the Croatian Parliament; notes that precisely because of its importance and the desire for long term positive results the explanatory campaign must not be one- sided and misleading in any way but to clearly point out the benefits and the obligations of the future membership;
Amendment 4 #
2011/2191(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Points out that the temporary provisions of the Accession Treaty introduce a derogation from the maximum number of seats in the European Parliament as set in the Treaties until the end of the 2009-2014 parliamentary term; is resolved to present its proposal for the decision determining a new composition of the European Parliament in good time before the 2014 elections, in accordance with Article 14(2) TEU; reminds that al relevant institutional aspects of the accession must be taken into consideration in their entirety;
Amendment 5 #
2011/2191(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas twenty years after the declaration of its independence and some eight years following the application for EU membership, Croatia marked a historic milestone in the process of its reEU integration into Europeprocess by successfully closing accession negotiations with the EU; whereas Croatia’s achievements deserve unqualified recognition;
Amendment 7 #
2011/2191(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Invites the Member States to proceed with the ratification of the Accession Treaty with the Republic of Croatia without linking it to any other ratification procedures so aand urges them to take the necessary measures to avoid any undue delay in the date of accession.
Amendment 8 #
2011/2191(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas the accession process has significantly contributed to Croatia’s transformation into a solid and mature democracy based on European values; whereas the prospect of accession acts as a powerful catalyst for reform by mobilising the various actors in political, economic, social and cultural life; whereas reform efforts also need to be sustained beyond the completion of the negotiations and accession in order for the country and its citizens to fully benefit fromenjoy their rights and fulfil their obligations in the scope of Croatia’s EU membership;
Amendment 12 #
2011/2191(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C
Recital C
C. whereas Croatian membership will make the EU stronger, enrich its European culture and heritage and make an important contribution to maintaining the credibility of the enlargement process, while, at the same time, being a good example of how the conscientious implementation of all commitments taken can lead to the achievement of all predefined goals;
Amendment 16 #
2011/2191(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital F
Recital F
F. whereas a true reconciliation between the different peoples and the establishment of good-neighbourly relations can substantially contribute to a genuine European integration process; whereas prosecutions for war crimes and the reintegration of refugees and displaced persons are fundamental elements of the reconciliation process;
Amendment 20 #
2011/2191(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital G
Recital G
G. whereas Croatia’s successful accession would have wider regional implications and give positive impetus to the process of European integration in the Western Balkan region; whereas the prospect of EU membership is a powerful incentive for candidate and potential candidate countries in the region on the path to European integration to pursue the necessary political, economic and legislative reforms and the strengthening of peace, stability and reconciliation based on good- neighbourly relations; whereas the EU should reinforce the European perspective for Croatia’s neighbouring countries and constantly encourage these countries to fulfil their obligations on their own route towards full EU membership;
Amendment 24 #
2011/2191(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Welcomes the conclusion of the accession negotiations with Croatia, bringing to an end almost six years of negotiations and several years of preparations that have significantly altered the country’s socio-political, economic and cultural landscape; stresses the need to keep up the reform momentum and considers that this process is not complete but should continue with the same vigour and hard work after the conclusion of negotiations and beyond accession; expresses its strong confidence in the positive results of this process which will strengthen the support and trust of Croatia’s citizens in EU membership;
Amendment 26 #
2011/2191(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Strongly believes that the conclusion of the accession negotiations is proof of the credibility of the EU’s enlargement process; underlines that the progress on the road to membership reflects the fact that accession prospects continue to promote political and economic reforms and that European integration serves as a means of reconciling countries even beyond EU borders;
Amendment 29 #
2011/2191(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Calls on the Commission to closely monitor further preparations for accession with rigour and objectivity and to help the Croatian authorities fulfil their commitments and obligations entered into in the negotiations; is of the view that the pre-accession monitoring mechanism is a way to provide Croatia with additional support in its continued reform efforts;
Amendment 33 #
2011/2191(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Underlines the need to focus in particular on commitments undertaken in the area of the judiciary, fundamental rights, freedom and security, including the protection of freedom of the media as one of the crucial instruments of democracy, as well as the continued implementation of judicial reform and efficiency, impartial handling of war crimes cases, the fight against corruption, border management, police cooperation, the fight against organised crime, judicial cooperation in civil and criminal matters, as well as on commitments in the area of competition policy with a view to the restructuring of the shipbuilding and steel industries;
Amendment 35 #
2011/2191(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Underlines the need to focus in particular on commitments undertaken in the area of the judiciary, fundamental rights, freedom and security, including the continued implementation of judicial reform and efficiency, impartial handling of war crimes cases, the fight against corruption, border management, police cooperation, the fight against organised crime, judicial cooperation in civil and criminal matters, as well as on commitments in the area of competition policy with a view to the adequate and efficient restructuring of the shipbuilding and steel industries;
Amendment 49 #
2011/2191(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Considers it one of the highest priorities to combat corruption, particularly high- level corruption, corruption at every level of the judiciary, law-enforcement agencies and the public administration, as well as large-scale corruption, which must be pursued with determination at all levels, by rigorous enforcement of the law and successful prosecutions; calls on the Croatian authorities to further strengthen the administrative capacities of anti- corruption bodies by following EU best practice and foster a culture of political accountability;
Amendment 50 #
2011/2191(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Considers it one of the highest priorities to combat corruption, particularly high- level corruption, corruption at every level of the judiciary, law-enforcement agencies and the public administration, as well as large-scale corruption, which must be pursued with determination at all levels, by rigorous enforcement of the law and successful prosecutions; calls on the Croatian authorities to further strengthen the administrative capacities of anti- corruption bodies and foster a culture of political accountability as a prerequisite for building and strengthening the rule of law;
Amendment 59 #
2011/2191(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Urges the Croatian Government to continue actively to encourage and support prosecutions for war crimes and, to continue cooperating with the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia (ICTY) and to continue developing regional judicial cooperation with other countries concerned; urges the Croatian judiciary to seriously address impunity for war crimes, especially where the victims were ethnic Serbs or the alleged perpetrators were members of the Croatian security forces;
Amendment 63 #
2011/2191(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Invites the Government to further encourage the return of refugeesand allow in the best possible ways the return of refugees and displaced persons, paying special attention to the situation of ethnic Serbian returnees, by seeking effective and sustainable ways of implementing housing, employment and social measures in a manner coherent with other social and employment programmes;
Amendment 71 #
2011/2191(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Encourages the Croatian authorities to continue their efforts to combat discrimination and to enforce the anti- discrimination legislation as well as to address resolutely cases of hate crimes, hate speech, racial threats and intolerance against sexualethnic and LGBT minorities; further invites Croatia to continue to act in the spirit of tolerance and take appropriate measures to protect those who may still be subject to threats or acts of intimidation;
Amendment 72 #
2011/2191(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Encourages the Croatian authorities to continue their efforts to combat discrimination and to enforce the anti- discrimination legislation as well as to address resolutely cases of hate crimes, racial threats and intolerance against sexual minorities; further invites Croatia to continue to act in the spirit of tolerance and take appropriate measures tofor the protection of those who may still be subject to threats or acts of intimidation;
Amendment 97 #
2011/2191(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Invites Croatia to consistently advocate EU enlargement and the promotion of European values of peace, prosperity, freedom, the rule of law, democracy and the social market economy in the region; encourages Croatia to continue to maintainenhance good-neighbourly relations, to remainbe an important and proactive promoter of regional cooperation on all levels and to maintain its commitment to translate reconciliation efforts into practical steps of economic benefit to all citizens of the region;
Amendment 104 #
2011/2191(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Calls for progress in the resolution of outstanding bilateral issues with some neighbouring countries, in particular aswith Serbia, mainly regardsing border demarcation, missing persons, property restitution and refugees, and strongly believes that open issues of a bilateral nature must not halt the process of EU accession of candidate and potential candidate countries in the Western Balkans;
Amendment 1 #
2011/2182(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Notes that EU citizenship is the fundamental status of Member States' nationals; underlines the close link between the rights inherent to EU citizenship and those enshrined in the Charter of Fundamental Rights applicable to all persons on EU territory; calls on the EU institutions and Member States to align the rights of third-country nationals permanently residing in EU with the rights of EU citizensat the fundamental rights and personal freedoms enshrined in the Charter of Fundamental Rights and the Treaties as regard to EU citizenship are directly applicable and inherent to all persons on EU territory including third- country nationals permanently residing in EU with the rights of EU citizens; urges the EU institutions and Member States to have a more proactive approach as respecting fundamental rights and personal freedoms is of the utmost importance;
Amendment 9 #
2011/2182(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Regrets that many EU citizens are still not well informed about their rights as EU citizens; Calls on Member States to make sure that European citizens are informed of the rights attached to EU citizenship – including electoral rights and the membership and founding of political parties – and can benefit fully from them, even as residents of EU Member States other than their own;
Amendment 10 #
2011/2182(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Calls on Member States to make sure that European citizens are informed ofsignificantly increase their efforts to providing useful and practical information about the rights attached to EU citizenship – including electoral rights and the membership and founding of political parties – and can benefit fully from themthus helping their citizens to fully benefit from these rights, even as residents of EU Member States other than their own;
Amendment 11 #
2011/2182(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Recognises that there are some obstacles preventing EU citizens to fully enjoy their electoral rights when residing in a country different from their own; is aware of the fact that finding a proper balance between exercising individual rights and keeping the common interest is not an easy task; calls on member states to find better solutions for the improvement of the rules governing elections or at least to promote the best procedures wherever they exist in the Union;
Amendment 13 #
2011/2182(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Recognises the challenge represented by the steady general decrease in voter participation in European elections; points out that even though more EU citizens of voting age are resident not in their Member State of origin but in another Member State, proportionally fewer citizens are registered to vote in European elections; calls on member states to find better solutions for the improvement of the rules governing elections;
Amendment 14 #
2011/2182(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Points out that apart from common principles – namely free, secret elections by universal suffrage – some practical considerations and powerful European symbols (e.g. organising European elections at the same time in every Member State) are also necessary to increase voter participation;
Amendment 19 #
2011/2182(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Calls on Member States to ensure that the publication of European Parliament election results takes place at the same time throughout the whole EU avoiding the risk that the outcome in one member state may influence voting in others;
Amendment 23 #
2011/2182(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Is concerned about the situation of stateless persons permanently resident in Member States; calls in this regard calls on the Commission to urge the Member States to systematically bring about just solutions based on, taking into account the recommendations of international organisations; believes that such persons should have the right to vote in local elections;
Amendment 26 #
2011/2182(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 10 a (new)
Paragraph 10 a (new)
10a. Notes that in some member states there are different restrictions which make it difficult for nationals of other member states to join existing political parties or found their own party; calls on member states to eradicate such restrictions;
Amendment 33 #
2011/2182(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Is concerned about the poor implementation of current directivand adherence to directives in force by Member States, especially the Free Movement Directive, whichsince such situation causes many problems related to free movement and other rights of EU citizens, and calls on all parties to correctly and fully transpose and implement the acquis and most importantly adhere to it;
Amendment 36 #
2011/2182(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Underlines that some categories of persons encounter discriminatory obstacles in the exercise of the right to free movement, notably LGBT persons in same-sex unions, transgender people, third country family members and Roma;
Amendment 44 #
2011/2182(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 c (new)
Paragraph 3 c (new)
3c. Calls the Commission to come up urgently with an ambitious proposal on the full mutual recognition of the effects of civil status documents across the EU so as to finally overcome the legal and administrative obstacles citizens face when moving in the EU, including same- sex spouses, different-sex and same-sex registered partners, or same-sex and different-sex partners in a durable attested relationship and their families, including their children;
Amendment 47 #
2011/2182(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 d (new)
Paragraph 3 d (new)
3d. Regrets that citizens of Roma origin are often targeted by Member States for expulsion, in violation of the Free Movement Directive and of the Race Directive, and subjected to collective expulsion procedures, such as in the case of France in 2010; underlines that Roma integration and inclusion is still pending issue in the EU agenda and in this regard calls on the Commission to urge Member States to treat Roma minorities equally and deepen their efforts in the areas of unemployment, housing health, education, free movement, anti- discrimination and fundamental rights; urges the Member States especially to focus on social inclusion of the Roma children;
Amendment 50 #
2011/2182(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Takes the view that, gGiven the low number of EU citizens resident in a Member State other than their own who exercise their right to vote or stand as candidate in either European or local elections in their place of residence, the Commission andakes the view that the Commission should call the Member States shouldto promote such participation by various means including by ensuring that membership of political parties is allowed to all EU citizens and by launching a special informational campaign targeting those EU citizens resident in a Member State other than their own;
Amendment 51 #
2011/2182(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Welcomes the EU Citizenship Report 2010, which sets the objective of dismantling the obstacles to EU citizens' rights, and the proposals contained therein; regrets however that many EU citizens are still not well informed about their rights attached to EU citizenship and thus are unable to fully benefit from those rights; calls on the Commission to ensure that the legislative and non-legislative measures provided for in the report are put forward as soon as possible and approved, so as to ensure that EU citizens' rights become effective and that Member States abolish obstacles to the enjoyment of those rights;
Amendment 53 #
2011/2182(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Regrets that a large number of EU citizens resident in a Member State other than their own are not fully and effectively informed about their rights; calls on the Commission to urge the Member States to focus their efforts in enhancing their information systems especially in areas EU citizens initially encounter problems, denial or restriction of their EU rights such as residence, work, social rights, health, marital status, consumer rights;
Amendment 56 #
2011/2182(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 b (new)
Paragraph 4 b (new)
4b. Calls on the Commission, the Council and Member States to make the most of the upcoming European Year of Citizenship 2013 so to ensure that information campaigns on European citizenship and the rights connected to it are carried out and calls on the Commission to strengthen its activity of monitoring and support to citizens in facing violations of citizens' rights and overcoming them so to ensure that the European Year allows for concrete progress in citizens' lives;
Amendment 57 #
2011/2182(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 c (new)
Paragraph 4 c (new)
4c. Regrets that the administrative procedures in some Member States are too time consuming and thus sometimes are equal to a denial of EU citizen's rights; calls on the Commission to be more proactive on infringement procedures in this area ;
Amendment 61 #
2011/2182(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Considers that the European Citizens' Initiative (ECI), which will apply from 1 April 2012, constitutes the first instrument of transnational participatory democracy and will give citizens the possibility to become more actively involved in the framing of European policies and legislation; calls foron the effective implementation of the ECI Regulation, and, in particular, callEU Institutions and the Member States to effectively introduce all essential practical and administrative elements onf the EU institutions and Member States to take an active role in informing citizens about this newCI Regulation in time and in a way that all EU citizens could fully benefit from this instrument;
Amendment 66 #
2011/2182(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Notes with regret that the Commission has not been very activesufficiently active and transparent in addressing infringements related to citizens' rights; and consequently calls on the Commission to behave more proactively;strengthen monitoring, reporting and supporting citizens when they face citizens' rights violations, as well as finding solutions to overcome them, including by launching infringement proceedings, in its role of guardian of the Treaties
Amendment 92 #
2011/2182(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Calls on those Member States which have decided to introduce or to continue applying transitional arrangements restricting access by Romanian and Bulgarian nationals to their labour markets8 to revise their decisions by the end of 2011; reminds those countries that such prolongation of restricting measures is acceptable only if the countries experience serious disturbances in their labour market;
Amendment 99 #
2011/2182(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 a (new)
Paragraph 9 a (new)
9 a. Recognises that there are some obstacles preventing EU citizens to fully enjoy their electoral rights when residing in a country different from their own; is aware of the fact that finding a proper balance between exercising individual rights and keeping the common interest is not an easy task; calls on member states to find better solutions for the improvement of the rules governing elections or at least to promote the best procedures wherever they exist in the Union;
Amendment 148 #
2011/2182(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22
Paragraph 22
22. Recalls the key priority in the Committee on Petitions: to find a solution to the longstanding property concerns in countries such as Spain, Cyprus and, Bulgaria and other EU Member States; points out that EU citizens, both nationals and non-nationals, have had a numberbeen experiencing series of serious problems with property transactions and bank guarantees and thedifferent kinds of violation of property rights, which has indeed contributed to a lack of confidence in the cross-border property market and to Europe's economic problems; on the basis of the conclusions reached by a number of property law experts and members of the Committee on Petitions, calls for the EU's consumer-protection and free movement principles to be extended to cover property, and reiterates its call for the right to legitimately acquired property to be fully respected;
Amendment 152 #
2011/2182(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22 a (new)
Paragraph 22 a (new)
22 a. Notes that in some member states there are different restrictions which make it difficult for nationals of other member states to join existing political parties or found their own party; calls on member states to eradicate such restrictions;
Amendment 15 #
2011/2058(REG)
Proposal for a decision
Recital E
Recital E
E. the majority of adopted written declarations are addressed to the Commission, which is recognised to be the only institution that has responded to the issues raised therein;
Amendment 16 #
2011/2058(REG)
Proposal for a decision
Recital E a (new)
Recital E a (new)
Ea. further efforts should be made to involve other Union institutions and bodies as addressees in the process;
Amendment 21 #
2011/2058(REG)
Proposal for a decision
Recital G
Recital G
G. in light of Parliament's growing powerslaw- making powers, as well as the introduction of the European citizens' initiative, the significance of written declarations has substantially diminishchanged;
Amendment 28 #
2011/2058(REG)
Proposal for a decision
Recital H
Recital H
H. written declarations in the current legislature have a very limited impact, in terms of both agenda-setting and influencing decisions taken by the institutions, and may give a misleading impression as to their effectivenesstherefore must be the subject of careful consideration, so that their effectiveness can rapidly increase;
Amendment 30 #
2011/2058(REG)
Proposal for a decision
Recital I
Recital I
Amendment 37 #
2011/2058(REG)
Proposal for a decision
Recital I a (new)
Recital I a (new)
Ia. written declarations have a positive impact on Members' work which is directly aimed at their constituencies;
Amendment 44 #
2011/2058(REG)
Parliament's Rules of Procedure
Rule 123 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Rule 123 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
1. Up to five MemberA minimum of 40 Members from a minimum of three political groups may submit a written declaration of not more than 200 words on a matter falling within the competence of the European Union which does not cover issues that are the subject of an ongoing legislative process. Authorisation shall be given by the President on a case-by-case basis. Written declarations shall be printed in the official languages and distributed. They shall be entered with the names of the signatories, in a register. This register shall be public and shall be kept outside the entrance to the Chamber during part-sessions and in an appropriate location, to be determined by the College of Quaestors, between part- sessions.
Amendment 49 #
2011/2058(REG)
Parliament's Rules of Procedure
Rule 123 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Rule 123 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
1. Up to five Members may submit a written declaration of not more than 200 words on a matter falling within the competence of the European Union which does not cover issues that are the subject of an ongoing legislative process. Authorisation shall be given by the President on a case-by-case basis. Written declarations shall be printed in the official languages and distributed. They shall be entered with the names of the signatories, in a register. This register shall be public and shall be kept outside the entrance to the Chamber during part-sessions and in an appropriate locationtranslated into all official languages. All linguistic versions shall be kept in a specific register both electronically and on paper. The electronic version of every written declaration shall be distributed electronically to all Members. The paper version shall be kept in a special, easily accessible location within Parliament, to be determined by the College of Quaestors, between part- sessions.
Amendment 52 #
2011/2058(REG)
Parliament's Rules of Procedure
Rule 123 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Rule 123 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
1. Up to five Members may submit a written declaration of not more than 200 words on a matter falling within the competence of the European Union which does not cover issues that are the subject of an ongoing legislative process. ASpecific and reasoned authorisation shall be given by the President on a case-by-case basis. Written declarations shall be printed in the official languages and distributed. They shall be entered with the names of the signatories, in a register. This register shall be public and shall be kept outside the entrance to the Chamber during part- sessions and in an appropriate location, to be determined by the College of Quaestors, between part- sessions.
Amendment 53 #
2011/2058(REG)
Parliament's Rules of Procedure
Rule 123 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Rule 123 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
1. Up to five Members may submit a written declaration of not more than 200 words on a matter falling within the competence of the European Union which does not cover issues that are the subject of an ongoing legislative processdure. Authorisation shall be given by the President on a case-by-case basis. Written declarations shall be printed in the official languages and distributed. They shall be entered with the names of the signatories, in a register. This register shall be public and shall be kept outside the entrance to the Chamber during part-sessions and in an appropriate location, to be determined by the College of Quaestors, between part- sessions.
Amendment 56 #
2011/2058(REG)
Parliament's Rules of Procedure
Rule 123 – paragraph 2
Rule 123 – paragraph 2
2. The signature of any Member may be addedAny Member may add his or her signature to a declaration entered in the register. , either electronically or on the spot. Both forms of the register shall be kept equally updated.
Amendment 57 #
2011/2058(REG)
Parliament's Rules of Procedure
Rule 123 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Rule 123 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Any signature may be withdrawn, either electronically or on the spot, at any time before the end of a period of three months from the entry of the declaration in the register. Such withdrawal shall be allowed only once and as an exception. In such cases the Member concerned shall not be permitted to add his or her signature again.
Amendment 61 #
2011/2058(REG)
Parliament's Rules of Procedure
Rule 123 – paragraph 3
Rule 123 – paragraph 3
3. Where, within three months from its entry in the register, a declaration is signed by a majority of Parliament's component Members, the President shall notify Parliament accordingly and publish the names of the signatories in the minutes and the declaration as a text adopted.
Amendment 63 #
2011/2058(REG)
Parliament's Rules of Procedure
Rule 123 – paragraph 4
Rule 123 – paragraph 4
4. The procedure shall be closed by thdeclaration, together with the names of the signatories, shall be forwardinged to the addressees, at the end of the part-session, of the declaration, together with the names of the signatories.
Amendment 64 #
2011/2058(REG)
Parliament's Rules of Procedure
Rule 123 – paragraph 4 a (new)
Rule 123 – paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. On the basis of a successful written declaration, Parliament shall have a debate on the matter in question at an appropriate time in accordance with its agenda.
Amendment 65 #
2011/2058(REG)
Parliament's Rules of Procedure
Rule 123 – paragraph 4 b (new)
Rule 123 – paragraph 4 b (new)
4b. All language versions of a successful written declaration shall be published and stored in a special location on Parliament's website.
Amendment 41 #
2011/0436(COD)
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 2 a (new)
2a. A special focus shall be given to the Roma´s and other minorities in the EU, in order to facilitate their integration as full- right EU citizens.
Amendment 57 #
2011/0436(COD)
Annex 1 – part 1 – paragraph 6 a (new)
As full integration of minorities is a permanent goal of the EU, a more constructive approach shall be taken to encourage their political and civic participation.
Amendment 54 #
2011/0427(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 1 a (new)
Recital 1 a (new)
(1 a) The practice of travelling in small- sized and unseaworthy vessels has dramatically increased the number of migrants drowning at the southern maritime external borders. EUROSUR should considerably improve the operational and technical ability of the Agency and Member States to detect and track these small vessels, leading in the mid-term to a considerable reduction of the loss of migrants and refugees at sea.
Amendment 95 #
2011/0427(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – point a
Article 3 – point a
(a) ‘situational awareness’ means the ability to monitor, detect, identify, track and understand cross-border activities in order to find reasoned grounds for control measures on the basis of combining new information with, analysis and existing knowledge;
Amendment 170 #
2011/0427(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 1
Article 10 – paragraph 1
1. The Agency shall establish and maintain a European situational picture in order to provide the national coordination centres with information and analysis which is relevant for the protection of the lives of migrants and the prevention of irregular migration and cross-border crime at the external borders of the Member States, as well as for the improvement of the Agency's performance of its tasks.
Amendment 262 #
2011/0427(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 4 a (new)
Article 18 – paragraph 4 a (new)
4 a. Onward transmission or other communication of information to third countries that do not have agreements with Member States in the framework of EUROSUR or other third parties shall be prohibited.
Amendment 26 #
2011/0217(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Recital 2
Recital 2
(2) The entry into force of the Lisbon Treaty strengthened the status of Union citizenship and complemented the rights attached to it, including by introduchas significantly strengthened the citizenship of the Union not only by consolidating the currently existing rights attached to it but also by promoting a new right,s and instruments in particular the Citizens' Initiative, which enables one million citizens, from a significant number of Member States, to ask the Commission to present a proposal in any of the EU's areas of responsibility.
Amendment 33 #
2011/0217(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Recital 7
Recital 7
(7) In particular, free movement and workers' mobility help addressing the consequences of demographic change on the labour market, while also increasing the employability of people and improving the competitiveness of European industries. The right to work in each Member State is linked to the right of movement and residence and should not be restricted in any way other than through the Treaties; should any restricting measures apply they could only be acceptable if a Member State experiences serious disturbances in its labour market and only for a limited period of time. At the same time, free movement either enables, as an essential condition, or stimulates the exercise by citizens of a broad range of rights available to them under Union law, such as their rights as consumers to access goods and services or their rights as passengers and tourists. Facilitating free movement has therefore the potential to enhance citizens' possibilities to fully benefit from the single market, whilst being a key driver for growth.
Amendment 39 #
2011/0217(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Recital 20
Recital 20
(20) In order to optimise the effectiveness and efficiency of the activities envisaged for the year of implementation (2013), it is important to carry out a set of preparatory actions with full respect for Article 49(6) of the Financial Regulation and involve all relevant stakeholders, including Union institutions, civil society organisations, the social partners, national, regional and local administrative bodies, and educational institutions in the planning process.
Amendment 41 #
2011/0217(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 2 – paragraph 1
Article 2 – paragraph 1
The general purpose of the European Year shall be to enhance awareness of the rights attached to Union citizenship, in order to help citizens make full use of theirso that EU citizens could be able to fully benefit from those rights including from the right to move and reside freely within the territory of the Member States. In this context, the European Year shall focus, among others, on the opportunities for civic participation and access to rights by Union citizens residing in another Member State than their own, by students, workers, consumers, and providers of goods and services across the Union.
Amendment 42 #
2011/0217(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 2 – paragraph 1
Article 2 – paragraph 1
The general purpose of the European Year shall be to enhance awareness of the rights attached to Union citizenship, in order to help citizens make full use of their right to move and reside freely within the territory of the Member States. In this context, the European Year shall focuspromote, among others, on the opportunities for civic participation and, access to rights by Unionand their exercise by Union citizens by focusing precisely on those EU citizens residing in another Member State than their own, by like students, workers, consumers, and providers of goods and services across the Union.
Amendment 43 #
2011/0217(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 2 – paragraph 1
Article 2 – paragraph 1
The general purpose of the European Year shall be to enhance awareness of the rights attached to Union citizenship, in order to help citizens make full use of their right to move and reside freely within the territory of the Member States. In this context, the European Year shall focus, among others, on the opportunities for civic participation and access to rights by Union citizens residing in another Member State than their own, by students, workers, consumers, and providers of goods and services across the Union. Any cross-border debates within the EU shall be in any way encouraged and especially through and in reference to the European Citizen's Initiative
Amendment 46 #
2011/0217(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – indent 2
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – indent 2
– to raise Union citizens' awareness of how they can tangibly benefit from Union rights and policiesclearly state different ways to benefit from Union rights and policies for EU citizens, both in their own country, and while livresiding in another Member State, and to stimulate their active participation in civic fora on Union policies and issues;
Amendment 48 #
2011/0217(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – indent 3
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – indent 3
– conferences and events involving all relevant stakeholders, including Union institutions, civil society organisations, the social partners, national, regional and local administrative bodies and educational institutions to promote debate and raise awareness of the importance and benefits of the right to free movement and residence and more generally citizens' rights as Union citizens;
Amendment 52 #
2011/0217(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 4 – paragraph 3 a (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 3 a (new)
All initiatives launched for the purpose and within the European Year shall work for the benefit of both EU citizens and EU institutions and bodies, thus increasing mutual understanding and cooperation.
Amendment 82 #
2011/0217(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Recital 9 a (new)
Recital 9 a (new)
(9a) Citizens of Roma origin are often targeted by Member States for expulsion, in violation of the Free Movement Directive and of the Race Directive, and subjected to collective expulsion procedures, such as in the case of France in 2010. Roma integration and inclusion is still pending issue in the EU agenda. Member States should start treating Roma minorities equally and deepen their efforts in the areas of unemployment, housing, health, education, free movement, anti- discrimination and fundamental rights. The key to an effective Roma strategy lies in measures focused on the social inclusion of Roma children.
Amendment 96 #
2011/0217(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Recital 14 a (new)
Recital 14 a (new)
(14a) Given the large number of Union citizens resident in a Member State other than their own that are not fully and effectively informed about their rights it is of great importance that Member States should focus their efforts in enhancing their information systems especially in areas in which Union citizens initially encounter problems, denial or restriction of their rights deriving from Union citizenship such as residence, work, social rights, health, marital status, consumer rights. A further approach with special informational campaign especially targeting those Union citizens resident in a Member State other than their own shall be implemented.
Amendment 97 #
2011/0217(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Recital 14 b (new)
Recital 14 b (new)
(14b) The Council and Member States should make the most of the upcoming European Year of Citizens 2013 to ensure that information campaigns on Union citizenship and the rights connected to it are carried out. The Commission should strengthen its activities of monitoring and support to citizens in combating and overcoming violations of citizens' rights and overcoming them, to ensure that the European Year brings about concrete progress in citizens' lives. There are so many violations of citizens' rights in some Member States, and the procedures involved in enforcing them are so time- consuming, that sometimes those delays constitute a denial of the Union citizen's rights.
Amendment 139 #
2011/0217(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – indent 3
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – indent 3
– conferences and events to promote debate and raise awareness of the importance and benefits of the right to free movement and residence and more generally citizens' rights as Union citizen, campaigns at schools, universities and city-halls, hearings - also via the internet - and events at Union, national, regional and local levels to promote debate and raise awareness of the importance and benefits of the citizens' rights as Union citizens, especially targeting minorities, migrants and other categories of citizens that find difficulties in exercising their Union rights;
Amendment 6 #
2011/0167(NLE)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Underlines, at the same time, that it is crucial to strike the appropriate balance between enforcement of IPRs and fundamental rights such as freedom of expression, the right to privacy and protection of personal data, the right to due process and confidentiality of communications, the right to due process -notably the presumption of innocence and effective judicial proteciton1 - and recalls the case- law of the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) as regards this fair balance,; ______________ 1 See also in this sense the Opinion of the EDPS of 24 April 2012 <http://www.edps.europa.eu/EDPSWEB/webdav/site/my Site/shared/Documents/Consultation/Opinions/2012/12- 04-24_ACTA_EN.pdf.
Amendment 32 #
2011/0167(NLE)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Considers that when fundamental rights are at stake ambiguity must be avoided and at the least reduced to a minimumthere shall be no place for any ambiguity; recalls that the European Court of Human Rights jurisprudence affirms that any limitation to the fundamental rights and freedoms foreseen by law must be foreseeable in its effects, clear and precise and accessible, as well as necessary in a democratic society and proportionate to the aims pursued; underlines that ACTA might create a legal basis for third countries controls and subsequent measures, notably at the borders, on Union citizens travelling outside of the Union, as well as on their properties; moreover, and without assigning any wrongful intentions ("procès d'intention") to the ACTA implementation measures, takes the view that in the current state of affairs precaution should be exercised as regards ACTA in light of the serious and remaining question-marks surrounding the balance reached within the agreement between IPRs and other core fundamental rights and its level of legal certainty.;
Amendment 39 #
2011/0167(NLE)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 15 a (new)
Paragraph 15 a (new)
15a. Shares the concerns expressed by the EDPS in its opinion on ACTA, notably in relation to the unclear scope, the vague notion of "competent authority", the processing of personal data by ISPs through voluntary enforcement cooperation measures and the lack of appropriate safeguards in relation to fundamental rights;
Amendment 40 #
2011/0167(NLE)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 15 b (new)
Paragraph 15 b (new)
15b. Is of the opinion that ACTA does not comply with the rights enshrined in the Charter;
Amendment 41 #
2011/0167(NLE)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 15 c (new)
Paragraph 15 c (new)
15c. Invites the Committee on International Trade, as the committee responsible, to recommend that Parliament declines to consent to the conclusion of ACTA;
Amendment 88 #
2011/0154(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. Member States shall ensure that suspects and accused persons are promptly granted access to a lawyer as soon as possible and in any even, at least:
Amendment 91 #
2011/0154(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) before the start of any questioning by the police or other law enforcement authoritieslaw enforcement or judicial authorities, irrespective of whether the person is detained or not;
Amendment 96 #
2011/0154(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) upon the carrying out of any procedural or evidence-gathering act at which the person’s presence is required or permitted as a right in accordance with national law, unless this would prejudice the acquisition of evidence; , save where, and only in so far as, the authority carrying out that evidence-gathering act reasonably believes that evidence will be altered, removed or destroyed pending the lawyer’s arrival; The authority must set out in writing the reasons for any denial of access. The suspect or accused person shall be informed of these reasons prior to the start of the evidence-gathering act and shall sign a statement to that effect.
Amendment 98 #
2011/0154(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point с
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point с
(c) from the outset of deprivation of liberty., including detention;
Amendment 100 #
2011/0154(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point с а (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point с а (new)
(ca) during any questioning;
Amendment 101 #
2011/0154(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point с b (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point с b (new)
(cb) from the moment the person is summoned to appear before a court having jurisdiction in criminal matters, in connection with the occurrence of the earliest of any of the events listed in this paragraph. Upon the occurrence of any of these events, the suspect or accused person shall be provided with written information on their rights. This shall be certified in accordance with the recording procedures laid down in the law of the Member State concerned.
Amendment 107 #
2011/0154(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 4 – paragraph 1
Article 4 – paragraph 1
1. The suspect or accused person shall have the right to meet privately with the lawyer representing him.
Amendment 110 #
2011/0154(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 4 – paragraph 2
Article 4 – paragraph 2
2. The lawyer shall have the right to be present at any questioning and hearing. Heinterview and hearing, whether the person is detained or not. Independently of the rights of the suspect or accused person, the lawyer shall have the right to ask questions, request clarification and make statements, which shall be recorded in accordance with national law. The lawyer shall also have the right to present evidence in connection with the subject of the charges and to request the investigating authority or the court to gather any evidence relevant to the subject of the charges.
Amendment 115 #
2011/0154(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 4 – paragraph 3
Article 4 – paragraph 3
3. The lawyer shall have the right to be present at any other investigative or evidence-gathering act at which the suspect or accused person’s presence is required or permitted as a right, in accordance with national law, unless this would prejudice the acquisition of evidence, save where and only in so far as the authority carrying out that investigative or evidence-gathering act reasonably believes that evidence will be altered, removed or destroyed pending the lawyer's arrival.
Amendment 124 #
2011/0154(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 4 – paragraph 4
Article 4 – paragraph 4
4. TIf he or she receives indications of maltreatment, the lawyer shall have the right to check theexamine the specific conditions in which the suspect or accused person is detained and to thisat end shall have access to the place where the person is detained.
Amendment 135 #
2011/0154(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 7
Article 7
Member States shall ensure in all circumstances that the confidentiality of all meetings between the suspect or accused persona person to whom Article 2 applies and his lawyer is guaranteed. They shall also ensure the confidentiality of correspondence, telephone conversations and other forms of communication permitted under national law between the suspect or accused person and his lawyer. Member States shall ensure that the information exchanged between the suspect or accused person and their lawyer is not put to any other use and that the content of the discussions between them is not listened to or transcribed in any form whatsoever.
Amendment 153 #
2011/0154(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 9 – paragraph 2
Article 9 – paragraph 2
2. The waiver and the circumstances in which it was given shall be recorded in accordance with the law of the Member State concerned. Member States shall ensure that no waiver is given to the right to a lawyer where the suspect or accused person is a minor.
Amendment 1850 #
2011/0011(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 28 – paragraph 2 – point a
Article 28 – paragraph 2 – point a
(a) the name and contact details of the controller, or any joint controller or processor, and of the representative, if anyprocessor;
Amendment 1856 #
2011/0011(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 28 – paragraph 2 – point c
Article 28 – paragraph 2 – point c
(c) the purposes of the processing, including the legitimate interests pursued by the controller where the processing is based on point (f) of Article 6(1)information pursuant to Article 14(1) if the processor is acting on behalf of a controller directly responsible for the operation;
Amendment 1858 #
2011/0011(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 28 – paragraph 2 – point d
Article 28 – paragraph 2 – point d
(d) a description of categories of data subjects and of the categories of personal data relating to themthe information pursuant to Article 14(2) if the processor is acting for a controller indirectly responsible for the operation;
Amendment 1861 #
2011/0011(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 28 – paragraph 2 – point e
Article 28 – paragraph 2 – point e
Amendment 1864 #
2011/0011(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 28 – paragraph 2 – point f
Article 28 – paragraph 2 – point f
Amendment 1867 #
2011/0011(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 28 – paragraph 2 – point g
Article 28 – paragraph 2 – point g
Amendment 1873 #
2011/0011(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 28 – paragraph 2 – point h
Article 28 – paragraph 2 – point h
Amendment 1877 #
2011/0011(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 28 – paragraph 3
Article 28 – paragraph 3
Amendment 1887 #
2011/0011(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 28 – paragraph 4
Article 28 – paragraph 4
4. The obligations referred to in paragraphs 1 and 2 shall not apply to the following controllers and processors: (a) a natural person processing personal data without a commercial interest; or (b) an enterprise or an organisation employing fewer than 250 persons that is processing personal data only as an activity ancillary to its main activities.
Amendment 1907 #
2011/0011(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 28 – paragraph 5
Article 28 – paragraph 5
Amendment 1913 #
2011/0011(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 28 – paragraph 6
Article 28 – paragraph 6
Amendment 1921 #
2011/0011(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 29 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 29 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. The controller, his representative and the processor shall make available to the supervisory authority, on request, the documentation referred to in Article 14 or 28 as the case may be.
Amendment 10 #
2010/2311(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital -A (new)
Recital -A (new)
-A. whereas the fight against terrorism remains a top priority for the EU, as number of attacks take place on Europe's territory every year,
Amendment 18 #
2010/2311(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas after the atrocious attacks of 11 September 2001 the first decade of the 21st century has been marked by the ‘War on Terrorism’, especially with regard to the US approach; whereas although these attacks did not take place on European soil, all Europeans felt them to be an attack on their values and their way of life,
Amendment 49 #
2010/2311(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D
Recital D
D. whereas ten years after theafter all the terrorist attacks that shook the world it is time to take stock of the achievements in fighting terrorism; whereas evaluation allows for more efficient and effective policy-making, and in any modern democracy policy decisions are subject to frequent evaluation and review,
Amendment 72 #
2010/2311(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital G a (new)
Recital G a (new)
G a. whereas terrorist groups have increased their international cooperation; whereas with the constantly developing web-based technologies there is a need of a new system of technological measures to prevent using internet as an easy tool for communication between terrorist groups,
Amendment 139 #
2010/2311(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 – point d a (new)
Paragraph 5 – point d a (new)
d a. include results from monitoring the major actions of the anti-terrorist structures in the Member States and examine whether these actions really reciprocate emerging threats or ambiguously serve short-term internal political purposes;
Amendment 43 #
2010/2276(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas the EU has developed a range of useful tools to foster the inclusion of Roma, but these are scattered across policy areas and their effect remains limited and is hard to measure,
Amendment 57 #
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 both the specific and the usual 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,
Amendment 119 #
2010/2276(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 – point b – indent 3 a (new)
Paragraph 2 – point b – indent 3 a (new)
- protection of the spouses and the children of mixed marriages,
Amendment 296 #
2010/2276(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 – indent 2
Paragraph 8 – indent 2
– distance from city centres or problematic over-concentration quite close to the city centres,
Amendment 4 #
2010/2201(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B a (new)
Recital B a (new)
Ba. whereas the European Union shall function according to the principle of "representative democracy" as stated in Article 10(4) of the Treaty on European Union,
Amendment 5 #
2010/2201(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E
Recital E
E. whereas the amending Regulation of 20071 is targeted on improving the integration process of the European political parties by favouring better structuring and organising of the political parties within the Union,
Amendment 11 #
2010/2201(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital N
Recital N
N. whereas organisational and functional convergence and improving the funding process can be accomplished only by adopting a uniform and common legal European statute for all the European political parties at European level based on the law of the European Union,
Amendment 23 #
2010/2201(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Notes that political parties – and their linked political foundations and political institutions – work in a parliamentary democracy as ‘conveyer belts’, helping to shape the political will of citizens, participating in the management of political and social relations, drawing up political programmes, training and selecting candidates, maintaining the dialogue with citizens and enabling citizens to express their views;
Amendment 44 #
2010/2201(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Points out that political parties have rights and responsibilities and should therefore have organisational uniformity; considers that this organisational convergence can be achieved only by establishing a common political, legal and fiscal status for theas a part of a broader package aiming at structuring and democratizing European political parties;
Amendment 45 #
2010/2201(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Points out that political parties have rights and responsibilities and should therefore havfollow compatible organisational uniformitypatterns; considers that this organisational convergence can be achieved only by establishing a common political, legal and fiscal status for the European political parties;
Amendment 47 #
2010/2201(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Points out that political parties have rights, obligations and responsibilities and should therefore have organisational uniformity; considers that this organisational convergence can be achieved only by establishing a common political, legal and fiscal status for the European political parties;
Amendment 59 #
2010/2201(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Subtitle 1 a (new) (to be introduced just before paragraph 12)
Subtitle 1 a (new) (to be introduced just before paragraph 12)
Statute and legal personality of the European parties and foundations – dimensions and prospects
Amendment 90 #
2010/0817(COD)
Draft directive
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
The EIO may be issued: in relation with an already launched criminal proceeding, which is under the competence/jurisdiction of a criminal court in accordance with the national law of the issuing state.
Amendment 91 #
2010/0817(COD)
Draft directive
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point a
Amendment 93 #
2010/0817(COD)
Draft directive
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point b
Amendment 94 #
2010/0817(COD)
Draft directive
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point c
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point c
Amendment 95 #
2010/0817(COD)
Draft directive
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point d
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point d
Amendment 106 #
2010/0817(COD)
Draft directive
Article 6 – paragraph 6
Article 6 – paragraph 6
6. All difficulties concerning the transmission or authenticity of any document needed for the execution of the EIO shall be dealt with by direct contacts between the issuing and executing authorities involved or, where appropriate, with the involvement of the central authorities of the Member States. The executing authority shall verify the authenticity of the EIO and competence of the issuing authority.
Amendment 122 #
2010/0802(COD)
Draft directive
Article - 1 (new)
Article - 1 (new)
Amendment 126 #
2010/0802(COD)
Draft directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1
Article 1 – paragraph 1
1) “European protection order” means a judicial decisiodecision, taken by a judicial or equivalent authority of a Member State in relationg to a protection measure issued, that is adopted or is likely to bye a Member State and aiming at facilitating the taking bydopted under the conditions of this Article, on the basis of which a judicial or equivalent authority of another Member State, where takes any appropriate, of a protection measure under its own national law with a view to continuing the safeguard of the life, physical and psychological integrity, freedom or sexual integrity of aprotected person.
Amendment 72 #
2010/0074(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 5
Recital 5
(5) It is necessary to establish the minimum number of Member States from which citizensignatories must come. In order to ensure that a citizens' initiative is representative of a Union interestcomes from a significant number of Member States, this number should be set at one third of Member Statesnine.
Amendment 76 #
2010/0074(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6
Recital 6
(6) For that purpose, it is also appropriate to establish the minimum number of citizens coming from each of those Member States. In order to ensure similafair conditions for citizens to support a citizens' initiativeof all nationalities, these minimum numbers should be degressively proportional to the size of each Member State. For the purpose of clarity they should be set out for each Member State in an Annex to the present Regulationaccording to the formula as agreed from time to time for the distribution of seats in the European Parliament.
Amendment 92 #
2010/0074(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 15
Recital 15
(15) It is appropriate to provide that, where a citizens' initiative has received the necessary statements of support from signatories and provided it is considered admissible, each Member State should be responsible for the verification and certification of statements of support collected from citizens coming fromin that State. Taking account of the need to limit the administrative burden for Member States, they should, within a period of three months, carry out such verifications on the basis of appropriate checks, which may be based on random sampling, and should issue a document certifying the number of valid statements of support received.
Amendment 95 #
2010/0074(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 17
Recital 17
(17) The Commission should examine a citizens' initiative and set out its conclusions and the actions it envisages to take in response to it, within a period of four monthslegal and political conclusions separately; it should also set out the actions it envisages to take in response to it. In order to demonstrate that a citizens' initiative is supported by at least one million signatories and that its possible follow-up is carefully examined, the Commission should explain in a clear, comprehensible and detailed manner the reasons for its intended action, and should likewise give reasons if it does not envisage taking any action.
Amendment 107 #
2010/0074(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – point 1
Article 2 – point 1
1. "Citizens"’ initiative" means an initiative, submitted to the Commission in accordance with the present Regulation, inviting the Commission, within the framework of its powers, to submit any appropriate proposal on matters where citizens consider that a legal act of the Union is required for the purpose of implementing the Treaties, which has received the support of at least one million eligible signatories coming from at least one third of allnine Member States;
Amendment 111 #
2010/0074(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – point 2
Article 2 – point 2
2. "Signatories"” means citizens of the Unionall legally resident inhabitants of the Member States that have supported a given citizens"’ initiative by completing a statement of support for that initiative;
Amendment 122 #
2010/0074(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2
Article 3 – paragraph 2
2. In order to be eligible to support a proposed citizens' initiative, signatories shall be citizens oflegally resident within the Union and shall be of the age to be entitled to vote in the European electionsat least 16 years of age.
Amendment 133 #
2010/0074(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 3
Article 4 – paragraph 3
3. Proposed citizens' initiatives which can be reasonably regarded as improper because they are abusive or devoid of seriousness will not be registered. The Commission shall register a proposed initiative within two months from its receipt when the following conditions are fulfilled: (a) the citizens' committee has been formed and the contact persons have been designated; (b) there are no manifest, significant inconsistencies between the different language versions of the title, subject- matter and objectives of the proposed initiative; (c) the initiative manifestly falls within the competences of the Union as conferred on the Union by Member States and falls within the framework of the powers of the Commission to submit any appropriate proposal on matters where citizens consider that a legal act of the Union is required for the purpose of implementing the Treaties; (d) the proposed initiative is not manifestly abusive, frivolous or vexatious; (e) the proposed initiative is not manifestly contrary to the values of the Union as set out in Article 2 of the Treaty on European Union.
Amendment 158 #
2010/0074(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 1
Article 7 – paragraph 1
1. The signatories of a citizens' initiative shall come from at least one third ofnine Member States.
Amendment 164 #
2010/0074(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 2
Article 7 – paragraph 2
2. In one third ofnine Member States, the number of signatories shall comprise at least the minimum number of citizens set out in Annex Inform to the formula of degressive proportionality as established in the current distribution of seats in the European Parliament.
Amendment 177 #
2010/0074(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 1 – point a a (new)
Article 11 – paragraph 1 – point a a (new)
aa. receive the organisers at an appropriate level to allow them to explain in detail the matters raised by the initiative;
Amendment 181 #
2010/0074(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 1 – point a b (new)
Article 11 – paragraph 1 – point a b (new)
ab. consider the organisation of a public hearing on the subject-matter of the initiative, to which the European Parliament, through its responsible committee, may be invited to participate;
Amendment 184 #
2010/0074(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 11 – paragraph 1 – point b
b. examine the citizens' initiative and, within 4within three months, set out in a communication its legal and political conclusions on the initiative, the action it intends to take, if any, and its reasons for doing or not doing so.
Amendment 189 #
2010/0074(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 1 – point b a (new)
Article 11 – paragraph 1 – point b a (new)
ba. present a legislative proposal within one year or include the proposal in its next year's Work Programme. If the Commission does not so act it shall give the organisers as well as the European Parliament a detailed explanation.
Amendment 1 #
2009/2241(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 1
Citation 1
– having regard to Article 6(2) of the Treaty on European Union, Article 218(6s 216(2), 218(6), 218(8) and 218(10) of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union and the Protocol on Article 6(2) of the Treaty on European Union concerning the accession of the Union to the European Convention for the Protection of Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms,
Amendment 18 #
2009/2241(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – indent 3
Paragraph 1 – indent 3
– accession will contribute to the harmonious development of the case law of the two European courts in the field of human rights, particularly because of the increased need for dialogue, and thus will create an integral system, in which the two courts will function in synchrony,
Amendment 19 #
2009/2241(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – indent 3 a (new)
Paragraph 1 – indent 3 a (new)
– accession will also compensate to some extent for the fact that the scope of the Court of Justice is somewhat constrained in the matters of foreign and security policy and police and security policy by providing useful external judicial supervision of all EU activities,
Amendment 20 #
2009/2241(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
Amendment 24 #
2009/2241(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Notes that, pursuant to Article 2 of Protocol No 8 to the Lisbon Treaty, the agreement on the accession of the Union to the ECHR must not affect the particular domestic situation of the Member States in relation to the ECHR and its protocols in general and with regard to any derogations and reservations made by Member States in particular, and that such circumstances have no effect on the distinctive legal position of the Union in relation to the ECHR;
Amendment 25 #
2009/2241(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Observes that the ECHR system has been supplemented by a series of additional protocols concerning the protection of rights which are not covered by the ECHR and suggests that the Union should accede to all the protocols which at least partially concern matters where the Union possesses powers (Nos 1, 4, 7 and 12), notwithstanding the fact that four of these additional protocols have not been signed up to by all EU Member States, the Union should accede to all the protocols which are consistent with the provisions of the Charter of Fundamental Rights;
Amendment 30 #
2009/2241(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 –
Paragraph 5 –
– the right to submit a list of three candidates for the post of judge, one of whom is elected by the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe on behalf of the Union and participates in the work of the Court on an equal footing of equality with the other judges, including when a party to the dispute is the Union,
Amendment 31 #
2009/2241(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 – indent 2
Paragraph 5 – indent 2
– the right to attend, and voteEuropean Commission will have the right to attend, and vote on behalf of the EU Member States at meetings of the Committee of Ministers when it performs its task of monitoring the execution of judgments relevant to EU competences given by the European Court of Human Rights or when it decides on the desirability of seeking an opinion from the Court and the right to be represented on the Steering Committee for Human Rights (a subsidiary body of the Committee of Ministers),
Amendment 34 #
2009/2241(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Suggests that the panel established under Article 255 TFEU for the selection of members of the Court of Justice and General Court could also be used for the nomination of EU judges to the European Court of Human Rights;
Amendment 35 #
2009/2241(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Is of the opinion that the Member States should not, with respect to each other and in their mutual relations with the Union, be entitled to bring interstate applications concerning an alleged breach of the provisions of Article 33 of the ECHR, as this would be contrary to the spirit of certain commitments arising from the Lisbon Treatyundertake not to submit a dispute concerning the interpretation or application of the EU Treaties to the European Court of Human Rights under the provisions of Article 33 of the ECHR;
Amendment 45 #
2009/2241(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Considers it appropriate that, in the interests of the proper administration of justice, in any case brought against a Member State before the European Court of Human Rights which may raise an issue concerning the law of the Union, the Union may, after being authorised by the Courtobserving certain procedures, be permitted to appear as a defendant in the case, and that in any case brought against the Union any Member State may, after being authorised by the Courtobserving certain procedures, be permitted to appear as a defendant in the case;
Amendment 47 #
2009/2241(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 a (new)
Paragraph 9 a (new)
9a. Is clearly aware of the fact that the European Court on Human Rights may find a violation in a case that has already been decided by the ECJ and stresses that this would in no way cast a doubt on ECJ's credibility as an ultimate umpire in the EU judicial system;
Amendment 48 #
2009/2241(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Notes that the ECHR has an important function in connection with the interpretation of the Charter of Fundamental Rights, as rights guaranteed by the Charter which correspond to rights recognised by the ECHRare practically the same rights that the ECHR contains must be interpreted in accordance with the Convention and as, by virtue of Article 6(3) of the Treaty on European Union, the ECHR constitutes a source of inspiration for the Court of Justice in the formulation of general principles of the Union's law; notes likewise that, pursuant to Article 53 of the ECHR, the Convention cannot be interpreted as limiting or adversely affecting the rights recognised by the Charter of Fundamental Rights, so that the latter retains its full legal force;
Amendment 50 #
2009/2241(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Is aware that accession as such will not resolve the extremely serious problems facing the ECHR system, namely on the one hand the excessive workload due to an exponential increase in the number of individual applications and on the other hand the reform of the structure and functioning of the Court to cope with it; whereas the European Court on Human Rights recognises the fact that it operates in a complex legal and political environment; notes that, in the absence of a solution to these problems, the system is in danger of collapse and that the entry into force of Protocol No 14, which has so far been delayed by the non-ratification of one signatory state, on 1 June 2010 will certainly help to reduce the number of uncompleted procedures but will not eliminate them;
Amendment 53 #
2009/2241(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 a (new)
Paragraph 11 a (new)
11a. Considers it essential to maintain the independence of the European Court of Human Rights in terms of personnel and budgetary policy;
Amendment 54 #
2009/2241(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 a (new)
Paragraph 12 a (new)
12a. Encourages the national parliaments of the EU Member States to clearly express their will and readiness to facilitate the accession process by involving their national courts and Ministries of Justice;