2 Amendments of Sergio Paolo Francesco SILVESTRIS related to 2013/2184(INI)
Amendment 1 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Express its deepest regret at the recent tragedy in Lampedusa in which over 350 migrants lost their lives; calls on the EU and Member States to establish a single European immigration strategy and to facilitate access to protection in Europe in accordance with the laws applicable in this respect for people fleeing war, internal conflicts and persecution; highlights the fact that expulsions can have irreparable consequences if people are returned to countries where their lives or freedom would be at risk;
Amendment 3 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Stresses the importance of enhancing tailored approaches to assisted voluntary return programmes, which should explicitly and primarily answer reintegration needs at economic, social and psycho-social levels; calls on the EU and Member States to improve all dimensions of return management through use of the concept of integrated management based on common standards showing solidarity and shared by all Member States, allowing persons to be returned in a humane manner, fully respecting their fundamental rights and paying special attention to vulnerable groups such as women, children and disabled persons;