Activities of Rachida DATI related to 2014/2254(INI)
Plenary speeches (1)
Situation of fundamental rights in the EU (2013-2014) (A8-0230/2015 - Laura Ferrara) FR
Amendments (33)
Amendment 4 #
Motion for a resolution
Citation 2
Citation 2
– having regard, inter alia, to Article 2, the second indent of Article 3(3), Article 5(3) and Articles 6 and 7 TEU,
Amendment 93 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital B a (new)
Recital B a (new)
Ba. whereas Article 5 TEU and Article 51 of the Charter of Fundamental Rights emphasise the obligation of EU institutions and Member States to respect the principle of subsidiarity in accordance with the limit of their respective powers as conferred by the Treaties;
Amendment 105 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital C a (new)
Recital C a (new)
Ca. whereas the European Union operates on the basis of the presumption and mutual trust that EU Member States conform with democracy, the rule of law and fundamental rights, as enshrined in the ECHR and in the Charter of Fundamental Rights, notably in relation to the development of an Area of Freedom, Security and Justice and the mutual recognition principle;
Amendment 116 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital D
Recital D
D. whereas, following recent terrorist attacks on EU territory, fundamit is essential rights ato ensure that risk of being seriously compromised in the name of a supposed need for tightebalance is maintained between safeguarding fundamental freedoms and rights and strengthening their security;
Amendment 121 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital D a (new)
Recital D a (new)
Da. whereas the obligations incumbent on candidate countries under the Copenhagen criteria are not only basic pre-accession requirements, but must also continue to apply after a country has joined the EU, based on article 2 TEU; whereas in the light of this, all Member States should be assessed on an ongoing basis in order to verify their continued compliance with the EU's fundamental values of democracy, the rule of law, respect for human rights and protection of minorities;
Amendment 169 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Notes that it is essential to guarantee that the common European values listed in Article 2 TEU are upheld in full in both European and national legislation; Underlines that the European Union is bound to adopt legislation with full respect to its competences as set by the Treaties including the principle of subsidiarity;
Amendment 172 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 (new)
Paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 (new)
Reiterates that the European Union is compelled to adopt legislation in full respect of its powers as set by the Treaties, including the principle of subsidiarity;
Amendment 180 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Points out that it is essential for the European Union, its institutions and the Member States to guarantee respect for the common European values set out in Article 2 TEU; that all the instruments currently provided for in the treaties in this regard urgently need to be applied and implemented;
Amendment 202 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 – point a a (new)
Paragraph 4 – point a a (new)
(aa) Ensure that legislative proposals and policies comply with the Charter and respect fundamental rights, and that the impact of EU legislation and its implementation by the Member States on fundamental rights are systematically examined in the evaluation reports on the implementation of EU legislation, as well as in the annual report on monitoring the application of EU law;
Amendment 237 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. NotWelcomes the Commission's Communication on a new EU Framework to strengthen the rule of law; considers, however, that the proposed mechanism will not act as a sufficient deterrent when it comes to preventing and resolving fundamental rights violations in Member States and embraces the Commission's intention to keep the European Parliament and the Council regularly informed of the progress made at each stage;
Amendment 243 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Underlines the need for the full use of existing mechanisms to ensure that the fundamental rights and the values of the Union referred to in Article 2 of the EU Treaty and in the Charter of Fundamental Rights are respected, protected and promoted; In this regard all the instruments currently provided for in the treaties need to be urgently applied and implemented;
Amendment 326 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. Notes that instances of terrorism have created an urgent need for the EU and its Member States to intensify anti-terrorist and counter-radicalisation measures in order to safeguard its citizens' fundamental rights to freedom and security, which are necessary in order to fulfil all other fundamental rights. Urges EU and national authorities to adopt such measures in full respect with the framework of fundamental rights and the rule of law;
Amendment 343 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. Recalls that antiterrorism and greater security for European citizens are not incompatible with, but complementary to, respect for fundamental rights; urges the Council to make progress in its negotiations on the 'protection of personal data' package;
Amendment 360 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 c (new)
Paragraph 7 c (new)
7c. Underlines that safeguarding fundamental rights in today's information society is a key issue for the EU as the growing use of information and communications technologies (ICT) poses new threats against fundamental rights in cyberspace, the protection of which should be strengthened by ensuring that they are promoted and protected online in the same way and to the same extent as in the offline world;
Amendment 367 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 d (new)
Paragraph 7 d (new)
7d. Urges the Commission to monitor intensively the implementation of existing EU legislation in this field and considers that Member States should apply the provisions of criminal law in practice through effective investigation and prosecution to ensure respect for the fundamental rights of the victims;
Amendment 373 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 e (new)
Paragraph 7 e (new)
7e. Recognizes that that wide spread of transnational cybercrime and cyber terrorism creates serious challenges and concerns about protection of fundamental rights in the online environment, which makes even more imperative the international cooperation between member states' police and law enforcement authorities in the context of the fight against cybercrime pursuant to article 87 TFEU;
Amendment 473 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 a (new)
Paragraph 10 a (new)
10a. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to keep the issue of violence against women high on the agenda as Gender-based violence is both a consequence of the inequalities between women and men as well as an obstacle to equality and therefore should not be tolerated; Furthermore calls on the Commission to encourage national ratifications and start the procedure for EU accession to the Istanbul Convention as quickly as possible; notes that the immediate accession of all Member States to the Istanbul Convention would lead to the development of an integrated policy and to the promotion of international cooperation in the fight against all forms of violence against women;
Amendment 479 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 b (new)
Paragraph 10 b (new)
10b. Calls on the EU to continue its work in ensuring equality between women and men in pay, pensions and participation in labour market, including in positions on top management. This action should help ensuring that Europe is making full use of all available talent;
Amendment 542 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Deplores the discrimination and exclusion that persons with a mental and/or physical disability still face today; calls on the Commission and the Member States to implement the European Disability Strategypromote the integration of persons with disabilities through the European Disability Strategy 2010-2020, the ''Europe 2020'' and the European Semester and to monitor and apply the relevant European legislation;
Amendment 547 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 a (new)
Paragraph 12 a (new)
12a. Urges the Commission to guide Member States in order to make use in the best way of the European structural and investments funds, which must be applied in accordance with the EU's obligations under the UNCRPD Convention;
Amendment 555 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 b (new)
Paragraph 12 b (new)
12b. Urges the Commission to support more NGO's, covering various aspects of disability, as well as Member States' Organisations, and to work closely with them, aiming at the proper implementation of the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD), launching training programs for the empowerment of these persons, gathering data and carrying out analysis;
Amendment 567 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Expresses its concerns regarding investigations and convictions in connection with hate crimes in the Member States; cCalls on the EU to make the fight against hate crimes a priority when drawing up European policies against discrimination and in the field of justice; calls for a review of the framework decision on racism and xenophobia; Calls on the Commission to further develop policies against radicalisation including hate speeches;
Amendment 580 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 a (new)
Paragraph 13 a (new)
13a. Deplores the existing discrimination of Roma people in national educational systems and on the labour market. Stresses the increased vulnerability of minorities, and of Roma women and children in particular, to multiple and simultaneous infringements of their fundamental rights;
Amendment 583 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 a (new)
Paragraph 13 a (new)
13a. Calls on Member States to adopt criminal legislation prohibiting incitement to hatred on any grounds and to ensure that there is effective protection against racism of any kind based on a racial or ethnic origin, political opinions, religious or philosophical beliefs and health or sexual life;
Amendment 604 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 b (new)
Paragraph 13 b (new)
13b. Expresses its concern about the situation of the Roma in the European Union, and the numerous instances of persecution, violence, stigmatisation and discrimination against contrary to fundamental rights and European Union law; calls once more for the effective implementation of the strategies to foster real inclusion and for pertinent action to promote integration, particularly in the field of fundamental rights, education, employment, housing, healthcare, as well as to fight against violence, hate speech and discrimination of Roma;
Amendment 608 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 d (new)
Paragraph 13 d (new)
13d. Underlines that the formulation and implementation of policies on sexual and reproductive health and rights is a competence of the Member States and therefore supports measures and actions by the Member States to improve women’s access to health services and inform them more comprehensively about their rights and the services available. Emphasises that the EU can contribute to the promotion of best practice among Member States;
Amendment 610 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 e (new)
Paragraph 13 e (new)
13e. Stresses that the children’s rights should be fulfilled without discrimination on any grounds, regardless of their parents’ ethnic origin, nationality, religion and social, migration or residence status;
Amendment 612 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 f (new)
Paragraph 13 f (new)
13f. Calls on the Member States to implement Directive 2011/93/EU on combating the sexual abuse and sexual exploitation of children, and child pornography, and to strengthen the legal ability, technical capabilities and financial resources of law enforcement authorities in order to increase cooperation, including with Europol, with a view to investigating and dismantling child sex offender networks more efficiently, while prioritising the rights and safety of the children involved;
Amendment 637 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 – introductory part
Paragraph 14 – introductory part
14. Deplores the repeated and tragic losses of life in the Mediterranean; reiterates the need to make every possible effort to: caused by ruthless traffickers and smugglers, reiterates the need to make further efforts to: - fight against hubs of organized crime and terror;
Amendment 647 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 – indent 1
Paragraph 14 – indent 1
– save the lives of persons in danger; calls, therefore, on the European Union and the Member States to take concerted action to broaden the mandate of Triton so that tragedies in the Mediterranean can be prevented;
Amendment 685 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 a (new)
Paragraph 14 a (new)
14a. Stresses the importance of respecting and protecting the rights of refugees and migrants, while special attention should be paid to women and children migrants; stresses the obligation to comply with international human rights conventions, particularly the Geneva Convention on the status of refugees and the principle of non-refoulement; Underlining the need for having External Relations, Development policy and Humanitarian aid interlinked and coordinated with Internal Policies for migration and internal security in order to be successful. This will require a more targeted approach including additional resources and efforts and better cooperation also amongst the competent EU institutions;
Amendment 814 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 b (new)
Paragraph 20 b (new)
20b. Underlines that fundamental rights are effective only if they are judiciable; In this context, the promotion of the effective and exemplary application of the Charter and the secondary EU legislation on fundamental rights is crucial for the trust of citizens in the proper functioning of the European area of justice;
Amendment 845 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21 a (new)
Paragraph 21 a (new)
21a. Urges Member States to step up in their fight against all kinds of serious organized crimes including trafficking of human beings, sexual abuse and exploitation, torture and forced labour, in particular of women and children;