4 Amendments of Bas EICKHOUT related to 2015/2095(INI)
Amendment 19 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Believes that the fight against migrant smuggling should not undermine freedom of navigation; calls on the Member States not to penalise those who voluntary help migrants on humanitarian grounds, including carriers and owners of vessels; asks the Commission to suggest revising of Council Directive 2001/51/EC as a matter of urgency;
Amendment 66 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Urges the Commission to consider safety of refugees and rescuers when proposing the review of Directive 2009/45/EC on safety rules and standards for passengers;
Amendment 67 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 b (new)
Paragraph 6 b (new)
6b. Estimates that the use of competences and tools of the European Maritime Safety Agency could be relevant for improving safety of refugees and rescuers;
Amendment 74 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Urges the Member States, Council and Commission to immediately increase funding for temporary, sufficient rescue operations in the Mediterranean, so that the safety and fundamental rights of both the refugees seeking to enter Europe and the maritime crews working in the Mediterranean waters can be guaranteed;