Activities of Hélène FLAUTRE related to 2007/0229(COD)
Plenary speeches (2)
Conditions of entry and residence of third-country nationals for the purposes of highly qualified employment - Single application procedure for residence and work
Single application procedure for residence and work (debate)
Amendments (8)
Amendment 69 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 6
Recital 6
(6) The conditions and criteria on the basis of which an application for a single permit can be rejected ishould be objective, verifiable and laid down in national law including the obligation to respect the principle of Community preference as expressed in particular in the relevant provisions of the Acts of Accession of 16 April 2003 and 25 April 2005.
Amendment 76 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 18
Recital 18
(18) This Directive respects the fundamental rights and observes the principles recognizsed by the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union and the European Convention on Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms and has to be implemented accordingly. Specifically, this Directive should be applied with due respect for the freedom of assembly and association, the right to education, the freedom to choose an occupation and the right to engage in work, the principle of non-discrimination, the right to fair and just working conditions, the right to social security and social assistance and the right to an effective remedy and to a fair trial, contained in Articles 12, 14, 15, 21, 31, 34 and 47 of the Charter.
Amendment 78 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 18 a (new)
Recital 18 a (new)
(18a) This Directive should be applied without prejudice to more favourable provisions contained in EU legislation and international instruments. Specifically, this Directive respects the rights and principles contained in the European Social Charter of 18 October 1961 and the European Convention on the legal status of migrant workers of 24 November 1977.
Amendment 87 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point d
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point d
Amendment 102 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 5 – paragraph 4
Article 5 – paragraph 4
If the information supporting the application is inadequatecomplete according to publicly specified criteria, the designated authority shall notify the applicant of the additional information that is required. The period referred to in paragraph 2 shall be suspended until the authorities have received the additional information required.
Amendment 107 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 8 – paragraph 2
Article 8 – paragraph 2
2. Any decision rejecting the application, not granting, modifying or renewing, suspending or withdrawing a single permit shall be open to challenge before the courts of the Member State concerned. The written notification shall specify the possible redress procedures availablecourt or administrative authority with which the person concerned may lodge an appeal and the time-limit for taking actionhe appeal.
Amendment 114 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 11 – point c
Article 11 – point c
(c) have free access to the entire territory of the Member State issuing the single permit. Member States may impose territorial restrictions on the right of residence and the right to work within the limits provided for by national legislation for reasons of security, only where the same restrictions apply to their own nationals;
Amendment 119 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 11 a (new)
Article 11 a (new)
Article 11a Notification of decisions The notification and information referred to in Articles 5, 8 and 9 shall be provided in such a way that the applicant is able to comprehend their content and implications.