Activities of Margie SUDRE
Plenary speeches (140)
Third report on economic and social cohesion
Preparation of the European Council (Brussels, 25-26 March 2004) – Follow-up to the IGC
Programme of the Irish presidency
Request for urgent procedure
Air safety and the EU-US agreement on the transmission of personal data relative to transatlantic flights
Preparation of the European Council (Brussels, 16-17 October 2003)
Cohesion policy
The programme of the Italian Presidency
Vote
War in Iraq
Preparation for the 2003 Spring summit (Brussels, 21-22 March 2003) (continuation)
Situation in Iraq
Transport policy for 2010 (continuation)
The work of the Danish presidency
Preparatory work for the European Council in Brussels on 24-25 October
Solidarity Fund
Vote
European tourism
Fishery products from remote regions
Postal services
Barcelona European Council
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Vote
Management of regional policy and the Structural Funds (continued)
Future of the common fisheries policy
Spanish Presidency programme
European Council/Belgian Presidency
EEC/Madagascar fisheries agreement
Human rights
Association of overseas countries and territories with the EC
VOTE
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Structural measures
Preparation for European Council (Göteborg 15/16 June 2001)
Human rights
European Council/ French Presidency (continuation)
Outermost regions of the EU
Preparation for the informal European Council in Biarritz of 13/14 October/Charter of Fundamental Rights
Statement by Presidency-in-Office of Council – Action programme of French presidency
Structural Funds (1998)
Trans-European networks (1998 Annual Report)
Tourism and employment
Sustainable urban development – rural development – EQUAL initiative
Social and economic situation and development of the regions of the Union
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ERDF, ESF and Cohesion Fund: provisions relating to financial management - New types of costs eligible for a contribution from the ESF - Investments in energy efficiency and renewable energy for housing (amendment of Regulation (EC) No 1080/2006 on ERDF) (debate)
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Green Paper on territorial cohesion and debate on the future reform of the cohesion policy - Regional policy best practice and obstacles to use of Structural Funds - Urban dimension of cohesion policy - Complementarities and coordination of cohesion policy with rural development measures - Implementation of the Structural Funds Regulation 2007-2013: results of negotiations on national cohesion strategies and operational programmes - A European initiative for the development of micro-credit in support of growth and employment (debate)
Preparation of the European Council (19-20 March 2008) - European Economic Recovery Plan - Guidelines for the Member States’ employment policies - Cohesion Policy: investing in the real economy (debate)
Worrying situation in the retention centres for immigrants, especially in the islands of Mayotte and Lampedusa (debate)
Presentation of the Czech Presidency's programme (debate)
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Outcome of the European Council on 11-12 December 2008 - French Presidency’s term of office (debate)
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European Union Solidarity Fund: obstacles for its reform (debate)
European Council meeting (15-16 October 2008) (debate)
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Management of fishing fleets registered in the Community outermost regions (debate)
Sea piracy (debate)
Question Time (Council)
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Presentation of the programme of the French Presidency (debate)
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Preparation of the European Council following the Irish referendum (debate)
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Community system against illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing (debate)
Outermost regions (debate)
Outermost regions (debate)
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Presentation of the programme of the Slovenian Presidency (debate)
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Economic partnership agreements (debate)
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The regional impact of earthquakes (debate)
Agenda
Preparation of the informal summit of heads of state and government (Lisbon, 18/19 October 2007)
A Maritime Policy for the EU
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Forest fires in Greece, their consequences and conclusions to be drawn for prevention and preparedness measures (debate)
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Presentation of the programme of the Portuguese presidency (debate)
Towards a future Maritime Policy for the Union (debate)
European Council meeting of 21-22 June 2007 Activity report of the German Presidency (continuation of debate)
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Definition, description, presentation and labelling of spirit drinks (debate)
Preparations for the European Council (21 to 22 June) and the situation with regard to the revision of the Treaties (debate)
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Structural policies and EU cohesion (debate)
Housing and regional policy – Structural policies and EU cohesion – Future regional policy and innovation (debate)
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Future enlargements and cohesion (debate)
Follow-up to the Berlin declaration (debate)
Regional policy (islands and natural and economic constraints) (debate)
Preparations for the European Council (8-9 March 2007) (debate)
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Strategy for a strengthened partnership with the Pacific Islands (debate)
Programme of the German presidency (debate)
Banana sector (debate)
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European initiative in the field of civil protection (debate)
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Results of the informal summit of heads of state and government (Lahti, 20 October 2006) (debate)
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Strategic guidelines on cohesion (debate)
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ERDF, ESF, Cohesion Fund (general provisions) – Establishment of a Cohesion Fund – European Social Fund – European Regional Development Fund – European grouping of territorial cooperation (EGTC) (debate)
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European Council (Brussels, 15-16 June 2006) (debate)
Measures to promote tourism (debate)
Natural disasters: agricultural aspects – Natural disasters: regional development aspects – Natural disasters: environmental aspects – EU Solidarity fund (debate)
EC-Morocco Fisheries Partnership Agreement (debate)
Results of the European Council - Lisbon Strategy (debate)
Results of the informal Council of foreign ministers (10-11 March 2006) (debate)
One-minute speeches on matters of political importance
Presentation of the programme of the Austrian Presidency
Common organisation of the market in sugar – Support schemes for farmers (sugar) – Restructuring the sugar industry (continuation)
Explanations of vote
Preparation for the European Council (Brussels, 15-16 December 2005), including the Development strategy
Direct state aid as a tool of regional development
Informal meeting of the European Council
Enlargement II
Regional development
Basic guidelines for sustainable European tourism
Agriculture in the outermost regions of the Union
Structural Funds
Programme of the British Presidency (continuation)
Meeting of the European Council (Brussels, 22 and 23 March 2005)
Common organisation of the markets in sugar
Situation in Lebanon
Transfers of vessels to countries hit by the tsunami in 2004
Constitution for Europe (continuation)
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Work programme of the Netherlands presidency (continuation)
Reports (8)
Report on the outermost regions and the fishing industry - Committee on Fisheries PDF (151 KB) DOC (52 KB)
Report on the proposal for a Council regulation introducing a scheme to compensate for the additional costs incurred in the marketing of certain fishery products from the Azores, Madeira, the Canary Islands and the French departments of Guiana and Réunion as a result of those regions' remoteness - Committee on Fisheries PDF (204 KB) DOC (128 KB)
Report on the proposal for a Council regulation on the management of fishing fleets registered in the outermost regions - Committee on Fisheries PDF (166 KB) DOC (101 KB)
Report on the proposal for a Council Decision amending Council Decision 89/688/EEC of 22 December 1989 concerning the dock dues in the French overseas departments - Committee on Regional Policy, Transport and Tourism PDF (137 KB) DOC (50 KB)
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REPORT on the strategy for the outermost regions: achievements and future prospects PDF (167 KB) DOC (88 KB)
REPORT on the amended proposal for a Council regulation on the conclusion of the Fisheries Partnership Agreement between the European Community and the Republic of Madagascar PDF (195 KB) DOC (229 KB)
REPORT on the proposal for a Council regulation amending Regulation (EC) No 1035/2001 establishing a catch documentation scheme for Dissostichus spp. PDF (158 KB) DOC (46 KB)
Opinions (1)
OPINION on new prospects and new challenges for sustainable European tourism
Written declarations (1)
Amendments (14)
Amendment 2 #
2008/2174(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 3
Citation 3
– having regard to Articles 158 and 159, 159 and 29(2) of the EC Treaty,
Amendment 104 #
2008/2174(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Notes that the Green Paper acknowledges the particular development challenges of regions with specific geographical features, such as mountainous regions, island regions and sparsely populated regions; also notes that border, coastal, outlying and remote regions face specific policy challenges in terms of accessibility, quality and efficiencyeconomic and social development, accessibility and competitiveness; rejects the view that territorial cohesion should be a policy exclusively dedicated to addressing the problems of those regions; considers, however, that special consideration shouldmust be given to the development of those regions in order to offset their handicaps and enable them to effectively contribute to the harmonious development of the Union as a whole;
Amendment 14 #
2008/2063(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Notes positively that the special status of the outermost regions is confirmed byand is now referred to in specific provisions concerning state aid;
Amendment 50 #
2008/2028(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27
Paragraph 27
Amendment 3 #
2008/2010(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B
Recital B
Amendment 7 #
2008/2010(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E
Recital E
E. whereas the ORs are totally dependent on transport links and whereas the additional costs relating to the transport of persons and goods, inadequate services in terms of frequency or coverage, high fares, and the difficulties in setting up or maintaining regional transport services are major obstacles in the way of the economic development and accessibility of ORs,
Amendment 8 #
2008/2010(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Calls on the Commission, recognising the specific characteristics of and differences between ORs, to include in its plan support measures for the fishing industries in these regions that are aimed, in particular, at: - Considering the area corresponding to the EEZs of ORs as an 'exclusive access zone' in order to guarantee the sustainability of marine ecosystems and fishing activity; - Providing Community support for the renewal and modernisation of the ORs' fishing fleets; - Providing Community support for scientific fisheries research; - Improving fishing gear and banning the use of fishing gear that destroys marine ecosystems; - Introducing socio-economic measures to compensate fishermen for the impact of measures (voluntary or otherwise) to conserve fishery resources; - Creating a Community programme to support small-scale inshore and artisanal fishing; - Supporting improvements to working conditions (including conditions ensuring hygiene, safety and comfort) and the economic situation for fishermen; - Boosting support for the processing, marketing and promotion of fish products from the ORs; - Modernising and creating port infrastructure and facilities to support fishing; - Support for the installation and modernisation of means of prevention, rescue, monitoring and control to recognise the specific circumstances of the ORS as regards their fish stocks, and to adapt its policy accordingly.
Amendment 34 #
2008/2010(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 a (new)
Paragraph 16 a (new)
16a. Believes that the ORs provide the Union with an opportunity in its current reflection on climate distortion with regard to trend observation, damage prevention, disaster response and the protection of ecosystems; calls, in this connection, on the Council to adopt without delay the revised regulation on the EUSF, which is specifically aimed at the special position of outermost regions; believes also that the Commission's proposals to strengthen the EU's disaster response capacity should make full use of expertise relating to the geographical location of these regions;
Amendment 35 #
2008/2010(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 b (new)
Paragraph 16 b (new)
16b. Believes that the future common immigration policy should devote special attention to the position of ORs, which are all EU external borders, surrounded by less favoured third countries and subject to very strong migratory pressure which, added to a population growth rate which in many cases is still far higher than the Community average, is causing worrying levels of economic and social tension in this regions;
Amendment 38 #
2008/2010(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 a (new)
Paragraph 17 a (new)
17a. Believes that ORs should be placed at the heart of the EU maritime policy, and stresses that the debate on this issue should focus on the role they can play as regards sustainable use of seas, oceans and coastal areas, and international maritime governance;
Amendment 45 #
2008/2010(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 a (new)
Paragraph 19 a (new)
19a. Stresses that the partnership, which is essential to the success of the debate, should not be limited solely to European, national and local public institutions, but should provide an opportunity, as in the past, to involve in discussions the entire economic fabric of the outermost regions, represented by structured organisations which have day-to-day experience of the impact of Community policies on the ground;
Amendment 46 #
2008/2010(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Considers that the best strategy for ensuring the endogenous and sustainable development of the outermost regions is to make the most of their particular attributes, especially their position as outposts of the European Union outside continental Europe, especially through a form of tourism that fully reflects the wealth of their history and cultural, artistic and architectural heritage, which the Union has a duty to preserve;
Amendment 10 #
2008/0138(CNS)
Proposal for a regulation – amending act
Recital 4
Recital 4
(4) It is, therefore, appropriate to extend for onetwo more years the deadline for the derogation set out in Article 2(5) of Regulation (EC) No 639/2004.
Amendment 16 #
2008/0138(CNS)
Proposal for a regulation – amending act
Article 1
Article 1
Regulation (EC) No 639/2004
Article 2 − point 5
Article 2 − point 5
In Article 2(5) of Regulation (EC) No 639/2004, "31 December 2008" shall be replaced by "31 December 20109".