Activities of Maria Eleni KOPPA related to 2011/0365(COD)
Shadow opinions (1)
OPINION on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing, as part of the Internal Security Fund, the instrument for financial support for external borders and visa
Amendments (14)
Amendment 56 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 1
Recital 1
(1) The Union's objective of ensuoffering a high level of security withinits citizens an area of Ffreedom, Ssecurity and Jjustice without internal frontiers, in which the free movement of persons is ensured (Article 67(33(2) of the Treaty on the Functioning of theEuropean Union), should be achieved, inter alia, through common measures on through solidarity and fair sharing of responsibility between Member States and through common measures, inter alia, relating to the crossing of internal borders by persons and border control at external borders and the common visa policy as part of a multi-layer system aimed at facilitating legitimate travel and taregular immigration, while fighting against organised crime and traffickling illegal immigratn human beings (Article 67(2) and (3), Article 71(1) and Article 80 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the Union.);
Amendment 57 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 3
Recital 3
(3) Solidarity among Member States, burden-sharing, clarity about the division of tasks, respect for fundamental freedoms and human rights and the rule of law as well as a strong focus on the global perspective and the inextricable link with external security should be key principles guiding the implementation of the Internal Security Strategy.
Amendment 59 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11
Recital 11
(11) When executing tasks at external borders and consulates in accordance with the Schengen acquis on borders and visas, Member States carry out activities in the interest of and on behalf of all other Member States in the Schengen area and thus performing a public service for the Union. To express solidarity in practice, the Instrument should contribute to supporting operating costs related to border control and visa policy and enable Member States to systematically maintain capabilities crucial for that service for all. Such support consists of full reimbursement of a choice of costs related to the objectives under this instrument and will form an integral part of the national programmes.
Amendment 60 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13
Recital 13
(13) ThisRespecting the human rights of immigrants and refugees is of key importance for the Union. The instrument should be implemented in full respect of the rights and principles enshrined in the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union, the European Convention for the Protection of Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms, the Geneva Convention relating to the Status of Refugees, the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea, UN human rights treaties and international humanitarian law.
Amendment 61 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 16
Recital 16
(16) It should include support for national measures and cooperation between Member States in the area of visa policy and other pre-frontier activities that take place prior to external border controls. The efficient management of activities organised by the services of the Member States in third countries is in the interest of the common visa policy as part of a multi- layered system aimed at facilitating legitimate travel and tackling irregular immigrationoffering a high- quality service to third-country nationals, facilitating legitimate travel and organising immigration in an orderly manner into the European Union, and constitutes an integral part of the common integrated border management system.
Amendment 63 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 19
Recital 19
(19) To address immediately unforeseen migratory pressure and threatchallenges to border security it should be possible to provide emergency assistance in accordance with the framework set out in Regulation … (EU) No .../2012/EU laying down general provisions on the Asylum and Migration Fund and on the instrument for financial support for police co- operation, preventing and combating organised crime, and crisis management.
Amendment 65 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 25
Recital 25
(25) Measures in and in relation to third countries supported through this Instrument should be taken in synergy and coherence with other actions outside the EU supported through Union external assistance instruments, both geographic and thematic. In particular, in implementing such actions full coherence should be sought with the principles and general objectives of the Union external action and foreign policy related to the country or region in question. They should not be intended to support actions directly development-oriented and they should complement, when appropriate, the financial assistance provided through external aid instruments. Coherence and complementarity will also be sought with the Union humanitarian policy, in particular as regards the implementation of emergency measures.
Amendment 66 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point a – introductory part
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point a – introductory part
(a) supporting a common visa policy to facilitate legitimate travel, ensure equal and decent treatment of third -country nationals and tackle irregular migration.
Amendment 67 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – point d a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – point d a (new)
(da) improving the capacity and the qualifications of all authorities and border guards operating at border- crossing points as regards the execution of their surveillance, advisory and control tasks with respect to international human rights law;
Amendment 68 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point d a (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point d a (new)
(da) training regarding the use of the related systems and promotion of quality management standards;
Amendment 69 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 1
Article 12 – paragraph 1
Following a Schengen evaluation report, as adopted in accordance with the Regulation on the establishment of an evaluation and monitoring mechanism to verify the application of the Schengen acquis, the Member State concerned shall examine, together with the Commission and the Frontex Agency, where appropriate, how to address the findingdeficiencies and implement the recommendations within the framework of its national programme.
Amendment 70 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 3
Article 12 – paragraph 3
Particular attention shall be paid to the financing of corrective actions. In dialogue with the Commission and the Frontex Agency, where appropriate, ithe Member State concerned shall reallocate resources under its programme, including, where necessary, those programmed for operating support, and/or introduce or amend actions aiming to remedy the weaknesses in accordance with the findings and recommendations of the Schengen evaluation report. Any additional costs shall be eligible for financing under the Instrument.
Amendment 71 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 2 – point d
Article 13 – paragraph 2 – point d
(d) to support and monitor the implementation of Union law and Union policy objectives in the Member States, and assess their effectiveness and impact, including with regard to fundamental freedoms and human rights;
Amendment 72 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – Objective 3 – indent 2
Annex III – Objective 3 – indent 2
– staff costs, including for training