Activities of Monica MACOVEI related to 2008/0090(COD)
Plenary speeches (1)
Public access to European Parliament, Council and Commission documents (debate)
Amendments (9)
Amendment 57 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 3 a (new)
Recital 3 a (new)
(3a) Openness enhances citizens' trust in Union institutions because it contributes to their knowledge of the Union's decision-making process and their respective rights thereunder. Openness also entails more transparency in the implementation of administrative and legislative procedures.
Amendment 58 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 3 b (new)
Recital 3 b (new)
(3b) By emphasising the normative importance of the principle of transparency, this Regulation strengthens the Union's culture of the rule of law and therefore also contributes to the prevention of crime and criminal behaviour.
Amendment 59 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6
Recital 6
(6) The purpose of this Regulation is to give the fullest possible effect to the right of public access to documents and to lay down the general principles and limits on such accessthe exceptions to such access on grounds of public and private interest in accordance with Article 2515(23) of the EC TreatyTFEU and in accordance with the provisions on the openness of the Union's institutions, bodies, offices, and agencies as laid down in article 15(1) TFEU.
Amendment 61 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 12
Recital 12
(12) Wider accesThe right of access to documents should be granted to documents in cases where the institutions are acting in their legislative capacity, including under delegated powers, while at the same time preserving the effectiveness of the institutions' decision-making process. Such documents should be made directly accessible to the greatest possible extent.
Amendment 62 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13
Recital 13
(13) Transparency in the legislative process is of utmost importance for citizens. Therefore, institutions should actively disseminate documents, which are part of the legislative process and improve their communication with potential applicants. Union institutions should make publicly accessible by default on their websites as many categories of documents as possible. Active dissemination of documents should also be encouraged in other fields.
Amendment 64 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 17
Recital 17
(17) In principle, aAll documents of the institutions should be accessible to the public. However, certain public and private interests should be protected by way of exceptions. TheExceptions to this principle should be made to protect certain public and private interests, but such exceptions should be governed by a transparent system of rules and procedures. Although institutions should be entitled to protect their internal consultations and deliberations where necessary to safeguard their ability to carry out their tasks, the overall goal should be the implementation of citizens' fundamental right of access. In assessing the exceptions, the institutions should take account of the principles in Community legislation concerning the protection of personal data, in all areas of Union activities.
Amendment 69 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point c
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point c
(c) to promote good administrative practice on access to documents, and in particular the overall goals of greater transparency, accountability, and democracy.
Amendment 128 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 4
Article 9 – paragraph 4
4. An institution which decides to refuse access to a sensitive document shall give the reasons for its decision in a manner whichcomplying to the fullest extent possible with the right of access as provided for in Art. 15(3) TFEU and does not harm the interests protected in Article 4.
Amendment 129 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 5
Article 9 – paragraph 5
5. Member States shall take appropriate measures to ensure that when handling applications for sensitive documents the principles in this Article and Articles 3 and 4 are respected.