Activities of Urszula GACEK
Plenary speeches (51)
Problems and prospects concerning European citizenship (short presentation)
The state of transatlantic relations in the aftermath of the US elections (debate)
Strengthening security and fundamental freedoms on the Internet (debate)
Eastern Partnership (debate)
Formal sitting − Palestinian Authority
Combating the sexual exploitation of children and child pornography (debate)
Resettlement of Guantánamo prisoners - Alleged use of European countries by the CIA for the transport and illegal detention of prisoners (debate)
Security features and biometrics in passports and travel documents (debate)
Russia: attacks on human rights defenders, and the Anna Politkovskaya murder trial
Somalia
School Fresh Fruit Scheme (amendment of Single CMO Regulation) (debate)
Commemoration of the Holodomor, the Ukraine artificial famine (1932-1933) (debate)
Reform programme of the Polish shipyards (debate)
Getting a grip on energy prices (vote)
Getting a grip on energy prices (debate)
Combating terrorism - Protection of personal data (debate)
Explanations of vote
Hill and mountain farming (short presentation)
Evaluation of EU sanctions as part of the EU's actions and policies in the area of human rights (debate)
Use of the Visa Information System (VIS) under the Schengen Borders Code (debate)
Situation in Georgia (debate)
Environmental impact of the planned gas pipeline in the Baltic Sea to link up Russia and Germany (debate)
Explanations of vote
Common standards and procedures in Member States for returning illegally staying third-country nationals (debate)
Internal market in electricity - Conditions for access to the network for cross-border exchanges in electricity - Agency for the Cooperation of Energy Regulators - Towards a European Charter on the Rights of Energy Consumers (debate)
Explanations of vote
Forced prostitution and trafficking in women for the purpose of sexual exploitation (debate)
Negotiations between the EU and the United States with regard to visa exemptions (vote)
Explanations of vote
The arrest of political opponents in Belarus (debate)
Tragic situation in Burma (debate)
Framework for the activities of lobbyists in the EU institutions (debate)
Deterioration of the situation in Georgia (debate)
Transatlantic Economic Council (debate)
Human Rights in the World 2007 and the EU's policy on the matter - EU Election Observation Missions (debate)
Zimbabwe
Negotiations between the European Union and the United States with regard to visa exemptions (debate)
Cross-border cooperation to combat terrorism and cross-border crime (debate)
Cost of obtaining a visa for Belarusian and Ukrainian citizens (debate)
Research Fund for Coal and Steel (debate)
Armenia
European code of conduct on arms exports (debate)
Situation in Chad (debate)
Ongoing negotiations on bilateral agreements between the USA and certain Member States with regard to visas and PNR (Passenger Name Record) (debate)
Belarus
Belarus (vote)
One-minute speeches (Rule 144)
US anti-missile defence system (debate)
Proposals on energy and climate change (debate)
Situation in the Democratic Republic of Congo and rape as a war crime (debate)
A more effective EU policy for the South Caucasus - A Black Sea Regional Policy Approach (debate)
Reports (1)
REPORT Report on Problems and prospects converning European Citizenship PDF (213 KB) DOC (147 KB)
Opinions (1)
OPINION Legal protection of adults: cross-border implications
Written declarations (1)
Amendments (39)
Amendment 3 #
2008/2184(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 5
Citation 5
Amendment 15 #
2008/2184(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital I
Recital I
I. whereas according to the Commission Report, the overall transposition of Directive 2004/38/EC is rather disappointing, as not one Member State has transposed the Directive effectively and correctly in its entirety and, moreover, not one article of the Directive has been transposed effectively and correctly by all Member States, and whereas, particularly as in at least twenty Member States the incorrectness of the transposition concerns crucial provisions of the Directive,
Amendment 17 #
2008/2184(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital K
Recital K
K. whereas the Commission has had to bring nineteen infringement proceedings against Member States for non- communication of national implementing measures, which were subsequently closed; whereas it has so far received more than 1 800 individual complaints, 40 questions from Parliament and 33 petitions, and that on that basis it has registered 115 complaints and has brought 5 infringement proceedings for incorrect application of Directive 2004/38/EC,
Amendment 19 #
2008/2184(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital P - indent 1
Recital P - indent 1
– a non-Community national who is the spouse of a citizen of the Union who accompanies or joins that citizen can benefit from the provisions of the Directive, irrespective of when and where their marriage took place and of how that spouse country entered the host Member State*,without the need for prior lawful residence 1, ________________ 1 Metock case
Amendment 21 #
2008/2184(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital Q
Recital Q
Amendment 22 #
2008/2184(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital S - introductory
Recital S - introductory
S. whereas, on the basis of the information gathered, notably through national parliaments’ answers to Parliament's questionnaire, which is unfortunately not exhaustive and does not cover all the Member States, and in addition to the Commission Report, the following main issues were identified as problematic:
Amendment 23 #
2008/2184(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital S - indent 1
Recital S - indent 1
– restrictive interpretation by Member States of the notion of "family member" (Article 2), of "any other family member" and of "partner" (Article 3), particularly in relation to same sex partners, and their right to free movement under Directive 2004/38/EC,
Amendment 26 #
2008/2184(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital S - indent 1 - footnote
Recital S - indent 1 - footnote
Amendment 27 #
2008/2184(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital S - indent 2
Recital S - indent 2
– unjustifiednecessary administrative burdens are imposed in respect of the entry and residence of third-country family members,
Amendment 29 #
2008/2184(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital S - indent 3
Recital S - indent 3
– the interpretation by Member States of "sufficient resources" under Article 7(1)(b) of Directive 2004/38/EC is often unclear and unfriendly, as most Member States require that evidence of sufficient resources be given; the notion of "unreasonable burden to the social assistance system of the host member State" and if and in what cases the decision to expel a citizen of the Union who has become an unreasonable burden (Article 14, recital 10) is in many Member States uncertain as well,
Amendment 31 #
2008/2184(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital S - indent 3 - footnote
Recital S - indent 3 - footnote
Amendment 33 #
2008/2184(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital S - indent 4 - footnote
Recital S - indent 4 - footnote
Amendment 36 #
2008/2184(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital S - indent 5
Recital S - indent 5
– Union citizens are often required to submit to the authorities of the host Member State unjustified additional documents not provided for in Directive 2004/38/EC,
Amendment 37 #
2008/2184(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital S - indent 5 - footnote
Recital S - indent 5 - footnote
Amendment 41 #
2008/2184(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital T
Recital T
T. whereas the extremely poor transposition of the Directive implementing Article 18 of the EC Treaty by Member States should be strongly condemned and whereas such situation results, if not in the Directive itself being undermined, in a substantial non- application of one of the key rights on which the EU is based and which are conferred on Union citizens by the Treaties,
Amendment 48 #
2008/2184(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Calls on Member States to fully implement the rights grantedules set out under Article 2 and Article 3 of Directive 2004/38/EC not only to different sex spouses, but also to registered partners, members of the household and partners, including same- sex couples and irrespective of nationality, on the basis of the principles of mutual recognition, equality, non- discrimination, dignity, private and family life; in this regard, calls the Commission to issue strict guidelines, in addition drawing on the analysis and conclusions contained in the Fundamental Rights Agency report;, and to facilitate as host Member States, in accordance with the host State's national legislation, the freedom of movement of other members of the household and registered partners not covered by the definitions listed in Article 2; in this regard, calls the Commission to issue strict guidelines;"
Amendment 79 #
2008/2184(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Article 6
Article 6
6. Notes that not all Member States have implementedReminds the Member States of Article 35 of Directive 2004/38/EC, which allows them to adopt the necessary measures to refuse, terminate or withdraw free movement rights in cases of abuse of rights or fraud, such as marriages of convenience, provided that such measures are proportionate and non- discriminatory and that procedural safeguards are respected, and draws attention to the possibilities provided by this Article;
Amendment 43 #
2008/2160(INI)
Proposal for a recommendation
Paragraph 1 - point g a (new)
Paragraph 1 - point g a (new)
ga) encourage all EU computer manufacturers to pre-install child protection software and ensure that it is activated by default;
Amendment 70 #
2008/2160(INI)
Proposal for a recommendation
Paragraph 1 - point p a (new)
Paragraph 1 - point p a (new)
pa) call on the Member States to correctly apply Directive 95/46/EC on personal data in relation to the Internet; remind the Member States that this Directive, especially Article 8, applies regardless of the technology used for the processing of personal data and that its provisions call for Member States to provide the right to a judicial remedy and compensation for their infringement (Articles 22, 23, and 24);
Amendment 1 #
2008/2123(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital A
Recital A
Amendment 2 #
2008/2123(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital A a (new)
Recital A a (new)
Aa. whereas a move from substitute decision-making by legal guardians to supported decision-making by vulnerable adults themselves can, in some cases, help to prevent the dehumanisation of vulnerable adults and prevent conflict, and ensure respect for the dignity of vulnerable adults,
Amendment 3 #
2008/2123(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital B
Recital B
Amendment 4 #
2008/2123(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital B a (new)
Recital B a (new)
Ba. whereas situations have developed in which cases involving legal protection concern two or more Member States and concern EU Member States and non-EU States, in particular because of traditional migration flows (former colonies, the United States and Canada);
Amendment 5 #
2008/2123(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital C a (new)
Recital C a (new)
Ca. whereas problems have arisen because of the increasing movement between Member States where there is a net outflow of retired people, including vulnerable adults, and those Member States where there is a net inflow of retired individuals.
Amendment 6 #
2008/2123(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital D a (new)
Recital D a (new)
Da. whereas the need for and the principles governing the legal protection of vulnerable adults were agreed by all Member States in the Council of Europe's Recommendation No. R (99) 4 of the Committee of Ministers to Member States on Principles concerning the Legal Protection of Incapable Adults, adopted on 23 February 1999,
Amendment 7 #
2008/2123(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital E a (new)
Recital E a (new)
Ea. whereas the legal protection of vulnerable adults must be a pillar of the right of free movement of persons,
Amendment 8 #
2008/2123(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph -1 (new)
Paragraph -1 (new)
Amendment 33 #
2008/2104(INI)
Proposal for a recommendation
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas Russia’s massive counter- attack, triggered by the Georgian troops entering South Ossetia, extended to the otherattack on Georgian territories with the massivlarge-scale use of armour and air power, as well as the unprovoked massive military action in Abkhazia, including attacks and occupation ofn Georgian seaports, followed by the recognition of the two breakaway, enclaves, South Ossetia and Abkhazia, puts a question mark on the viability of the idea of building together with the Russia a common space of security in Europe,
Amendment 58 #
2008/0224(CNS)
Proposal for a regulation – amending act
Annex – point 3
Annex – point 3
Regulation No 31 (EEC), 11 (EAEC)
Chapter 3 – Article 128 – paragraph 2 – point a
Chapter 3 – Article 128 – paragraph 2 – point a
(a) is a national of one of the Member States of the Communities and enjoys his/her full rights as a citizen, unless an exception is authorised by the authority referred to in the first paragraph of Article 6, and enjoys his full rights as a citizen; which shall be granted automatically on the request of the Member or Members of the European Parliament whom the parliamentary assistant is selected to assist,
Amendment 11 #
2008/0101(CNS)
Proposal for a decision
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) the list of national offences in each of the categories referred to in the table of offences in Annex A. The list shall include the name or legal classification of the offence and reference to the applicable legal provision. It may also include a short description of the constitutive elements of the offence; the translation of a description of a national offence from the original language of submission shall be the task and responsibility solely of each individual Member State requesting a translation and shall not be done by ECRIS. Once a translation has been completed, ECRIS shall offer the option of adding it to the database.
Amendment 39 #
2007/2212(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
Amendment 62 #
2007/2212(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Considers that there should be a strong synergy between the activities of the Forum and the European Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug Addiction (EMCDDA); suggests that the Monitoring Centre's annual report should contain a section concerned with the activities of European civil society, in order to give substance and profile to that dialogue;
Amendment 66 #
2007/2212(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Calls for, subject to budgetary control, a greater financial commitment from the EU to support European civil society's activities in connection with current projects and future initiatives in the field;
Amendment 73 #
2007/2212(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
Paragraph 21
Amendment 97 #
2007/2212(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27
Paragraph 27
Amendment 18 #
2007/2210(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 10 a (new)
Paragraph 10 a (new)
10b. Calls on the Member States to ensure that all tissue and organ donations by a living person are subject to their express full legal consent;
Amendment 21 #
2007/2210(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Calls on the Commission and Member States to raise public awareness of the necessity of organ donation; welcomes the initiative of the Commission to launch the European Donor Card that can also serve as one of the tools for raising public awareness; calls on the Member States to support this initiative and to further increase the availability of donor recognition marks/symbols on national identification cards and driving licences;
Amendment 23 #
2007/2210(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 14 a (new)
Paragraph 14 a (new)
Amendment 20 #
2007/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation – amending act
Article 1 – point 1
Article 1 – point 1
Regulation (EC) No 2252/2004
Article 1 – paragraph 1
Article 1 – paragraph 1
(1) In Article 1, paragraph 1 ishall be replaced by the following: "1. Passports and travel documents issued by Member States shall comply with the minimum security standards set out in the Annex. They shall be issued as individual documents. Passports issued in relation to minors shall include a special field containing the name of the person(s) who has (have) parental responsibility for the child. Passports issued in relation to minors shall have a maximum period of validity of five years and shall be subject to a maximum of 50% the standard passport issuing fee for adults."