6 Amendments of Charles GOERENS related to 2012/2263(INI)
Amendment 1 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Underlines the importance of a coherent development of the EU policies on immigration, asylum and children's rights, - concerning both minors in the EU and in third countries - taking due account of their impact on developing countries; recalls the obligation of Policy Coherence (PCD) enshrined in the Lisbon Treaty;
Amendment 4 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Stresses that action to combat trafficking in human beings and to prevent illegal immigration by addressing its root causes is a vital prerequisite in addressing the issue of unaccompanied minors;
Amendment 7 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Points to the obvious protection gap at EU level as regards the reception of and provision of assistance to unaccompanied minors; considers that, in view of this, the EU should continue: (a) to provide increased resources to support full implementation of improvements in recent EU legislation and policies, including through strengthened implementation of the current EU Action Plan on Unaccompanied Minors; (b) to plan for renewing efforts in this field through a further action plan post 2014, and (c) to introduce a common and binding regulatory framework with clear rules to address the challenge in its entirety, in order to correct the current shortcomings and the disparities existing between Member States, such as age assessment, guardians, access to services and the identification and implementation of durable solutions;
Amendment 11 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
Amendment 16 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Stresses that preventing the rneestablishment of family ties, return and measures tod for, and reducing the risks of unsafe migration, identification, family tracing, assessing family circumstances, fostering opportunities for return and reintegration where this is in the best interests of a minor, combating trafficking in human beings and strengthening child protection systems are matters to be discussed in the EU's regular dialogues with partner countries and must form an integral part of the agenda of the European External Action Service and of the Commission delegations;
Amendment 17 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Considers it essential to introduce a coordinated EU-wide method of data collection, including both quantitative and qualitative data, by reinforcing the role of Frontex and Europol and with the involvement of the European Migration Network.