6 Amendments of Charles GOERENS related to 2016/2009(INI)
Amendment 4 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Recalls that ‘human dignity, freedom, democracy, equality, the rule of law and respect for human rights, including the rights of persons belonging to minorities’ are the values on which the EU is founded, as stated in Article 2 TEU; underlines the utmost importance of ensuring, strengthening and promoting full respect for these values both at Union and Member State level; reminds that Human Rights are universal and indivisible;
Amendment 16 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2 a. Recalls that article 23 of regulation 1303/2013 (measures linking effectiveness of ESI Funds to sound economic governance) provides for the suspension of ESI Funds if a Member State fails to take action concerning the violation of the Stability and Growth Pact (Excessive Deficit Procedure); believes a fortiori that the EU should link the payment of all EU funds with the respect of European values, as laid out in the Treaties;
Amendment 19 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Highlights the importance of ensuring full respect for the Charter of Fundamental Rights throughout the whole legislative process; welcomes in this regard the Better Regulation Agreement, and draws attention to the significant role of comprehensive impact assessments, as well as of close cooperation between the EU institutions and Member States; reminds that effective and accurate implementation of EU law is primordial to protect the values of the Union, and this protection is essential for the credibility of the EU as a whole;
Amendment 32 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Takes note of the activation by the Commission for the first time ever of the new Framework to strengthen the Rule of Law; recommends a thorough evaluation of its functioning and results with a view to improving its effectiveness if necessary; points out the report with recommendations to the Commission on the establishment of an EU mechanism on democracy, the rule of law and fundamental rights (2015/2254(INL)) that is being discussed in the European Parliament;
Amendment 40 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6 a. Calls on the European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights to be mandated to produce a biennial report on the extent to which Europe's most deprived citizens have access to all fundamental rights, as laid out in the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union;
Amendment 41 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6 a. Believes that collaboration and support between Member States and EU agencies needs to be enhanced and the exchange of information has to be more consistent and effective; believes the mandate of the EU Fundamental Rights Agency should be empowered;