578 Amendments of Knut FLECKENSTEIN
Amendment 102 #
2018/2159(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Welcomes the integrated approach to external conflicts and crises; calls for further institutionalisation of this approach, supports more coherent and holistic engagement by the EU to external conflicts and crises; calls for further institutionalisation of this approach and supports its aim to clarify EU responses at each stage of the conflict;
Amendment 145 #
2018/2159(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Underlines the role of the Democracy Support and Election Coordination Group (DEG) and its lead MEPs as the operational body for coordinating mediation and dialogue initiatives and welcomes new initiatives such as the Jean Monnet Dialogue for peace and democracy and the Young Political Leaders’ programme, and recommends that these should be developed further; welcomes the decision of the DEG to build on the success of the Jean Monnet Dialogue process with the Macedonian Sobranie by extending the Jean Monnet dialogue's methodology throughout the Western Balkans countries;
Amendment 146 #
2018/2159(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 a (new)
Paragraph 16 a (new)
16a. Recognizes growing role of the European parliament in political mediation processes; highlights, in this respect, the joint initiative of the Commissioner for European Neighbourhood Policy and Enlargement Negotiations and three mediators of the European Parliament, Mr Kukan, Mr Vajgl and Mr Fleckenstein in supporting the party leaders in the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia in overcoming the political crisis through the adoption of the 2015 Przino Agreement; confirms European parliament's readiness to build on this example of close inter-institutional cooperation with the European Commission and the EEAS by stepping up its engagement to strengthen political dialogues and reconciliation throughout the Western Balkans and wider Neighbourhood;
Amendment 17 #
2018/2158(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C
Recital C
C. whereas the EU’s relations with Russia must bare based on respect for the principles of international law and credible deterrence, and on a principled approach inhence, due to Russia’s disregard of this respect, EU’s relations with Russia currently are based on cooperation in selected areas of common interest as defined in the Foreign Affairs Council conclusions of 14 March 2016;
Amendment 25 #
2018/2158(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D
Recital D
D. whereas the EU remains open to such a stronger relationship and to dialogue leading thereto, and wishes to return to cooperative relations with Russia, shouldwhen the Russian authorities meet their international and legal obligations;
Amendment 34 #
2018/2158(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E
Recital E
E. whereas the implementation of the Minsk Agreement and broader respect for international law remains a precondition for closer cooperation with Russia;
Amendment 48 #
2018/2158(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital F
Recital F
F. whereas new areas of tension between the EU and Russia have arisen since 2015, including: Russian intervention in Syria; large-scale military exercises (Zapad 2017); rRussian interference aimed at influencing elections and stoking tensions in European societies; restrictions on fundamental freedoms and extensive human rights violations in Russia, including the systemic targeting of human rights defenders and civil society in Russia, including the arbitrary detention of OyubTitiev, head of Human Rights Centre Memorial in Chechnya, discrimination against the Tatar minority in occupied Crimea, and the politically motivated persecution of Alexei Navalny and many others; cyber attacks and assassinations on European soil allegedly carried out by Russian intelligence agents using chemical weapons; the intimidation, arrest and imprisonment of foreign citizens in Russia in breach of international law, including Oleg Sentsov and many others; the organisation of illegal and illegitimate elections in the Donbas; flawed presidential elections lacking any real choice and with restrictions on fundamental freedoms; violations of arms control agreements;
Amendment 93 #
2018/2158(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital H
Recital H
H. whereas Russia’s polycentric vision of the concert of powers contradicts the EU’s belief in the multilateral rules-based orderadherence to and support for the multilateral rules-based order would create conditions for closer relations with the EU;
Amendment 110 #
2018/2158(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Underlines that Russia's direct and indirect involvement in armed conflicts such as in Eastern Ukraine and its illegal annexation of Crimea and violation of the territorial integrity of Georgia constitute a deliberate violation of democratic principles and fundamental valuesinternational law;
Amendment 128 #
2018/2158(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Believes therefore that the EU- Russia relationship requires a new framework of cooperation only in those areas that are necessarythat allows for political dialogue, particularly, on security-related issues, and in areas of common interest for re-establishing trust, and with a view to guaranteeing security in the EU’s neighbourhood and a European peace order; is of the view that the PCA should be discontinuremain in force until this new framework is defined;
Amendment 144 #
2018/2158(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Believes that non-implementation of the Minsk Agreements would demonstrates Russia's lack of good will to contribute to solving the conflict in Eastern Ukraine and its capacity to guarantee European security; asks for consultations to be advanced within the Normandy format;
Amendment 158 #
2018/2158(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Believes in the importance of finding ways to de- escalateing current tensions and of engaging in consultations with Russia to identify measures aimed at reducinge the risk of misunderstandings and miscalculations, misinterpretation and misreading;
Amendment 169 #
2018/2158(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Believes, however, that the Skripal case and cyber attacks allegedly orchestrated by the Russian intelligence services show an interest on the Russian side to further increase tensions in Russia’s relations with the EU and its Member States;
Amendment 176 #
2018/2158(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Is deeply concerned about the links between the Russian government and the extreme right and populist nationalist parties and governments in the EU, such as in Hungary, that pose threat to the fundamental values of the Union, which are enshrined in EU Treaty Article 2 and reflected in the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights, including respect for democracy, equality, the rule of law and human rights;
Amendment 187 #
2018/2158(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Highlights that the global challenges of climate change, energy securitythe environment, energy security, digitalisation together with algorithmic decision making and Artificial Intelligence, foreign and security issues, non-proliferation of weapons of mass destruction and the fight against terrorism and organised crime call for selective engagement with Russia;
Amendment 200 #
2018/2158(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
Amendment 228 #
2018/2158(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 a (new)
Paragraph 11 a (new)
11a. Regrets the still much concerning human rights situation, the widespread and undue restrictions to the rights of freedom of expression, association and peaceful assembly; is concerned that the authorities have cracked down on, harassed and persecuted human rights defenders, protest activists and other critics;
Amendment 245 #
2018/2158(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Reiterates its support for the five principles guiding the EU's policy towards Russia, and calls for further definition of the selective engagement principle; recommends that the focus be placed on issues relating to the MENA region, terrorism, non-proliferation, arms control, migration and climate change; calls for a high-level dialogue between EU, EEU and AA/DCFTA countries, including joint efforts to safeguard the UNSC- endorsed JCPOA with Iran and bringing an end to the war in Syria; calls for a high-level dialogue between EU, EEU and AA/DCFTA countries and suggests to establish a dialogue on working-level as a stepping stone to facilitate the high-level dialogue; reiterates that while consultations between the EU and Russia on cyber terrorism and organised crime need to continue, Russia’s systematic hybrid threats require strong deterrence; calls, in this context, for the initiation of a high-level EU-EEU-China-Central Asia dialogue on Belt and Road Initiative and connectivity;
Amendment 261 #
2018/2158(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Underlines that Russia and the EU will remain key economic partners in the foreseeable future, but Nord Stream 2 reinforces EU dependency on Russian gas supplies, threatens the EU internal market and is not in line with EU energy policy, and therefore needs to be stopped;
Amendment 270 #
2018/2158(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. NotUnderlines that EU-Russia Ccross- border cooperation programmes and the constructive cooperation in the Northern Dimension Partnerships and in the Barents-Euro-Arctic bring tangible benefits to the citizens of cross-border areas and support the sustainable development of these areas; recommends in this respect to foster all these positive areas of constructive cooperation;
Amendment 280 #
2018/2158(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Stresses the importance of continued political and financial support for civil society activists, human rights defenders, bloggers, independent media, investigative journalists, outspoken academics and public figures, and NGOs; calls on the Commission to programme more ambitious financial assistance to Russian civil society from the existing external financial instruments; supports increased funding for journalist training and exchange with European journalists and for instruments that advance human rights and democracy, such as the European Instrument for Democracy and Human Rights (EIDHR) and the European Endowment for Democracy (EED);
Amendment 285 #
2018/2158(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 a (new)
Paragraph 15 a (new)
15a. Calls on the EU and its Member States to strengthen their activities in support of civil society and human rights defenders and to improve trial observation and the appropriate follow-up; stresses the importance of reinforcing protection measures for human rights defenders as well as giving access to multi-entry Schengen Visas; proposes high level meetings with Russian human rights defenders and to publicly call on the Russian authorities to foster a favourable working climate for them; calls to ensure the immediate release of human rights defenders currently in jail;
Amendment 295 #
2018/2158(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Calls for more people-to-people contacts and student exchanges also in the Erasmus Mundus frameworkwith a focus on youth, on increased dialogue and cooperation between EU and Russian experts, researchers, civil societies and local authorities and for intensified student, vocational trainee and youth exchanges, particularly in the Erasmus+ framework; supports in this regard increased funding for the new Erasmus+ programmes 2021 - 2027; notes that the EU provides the highest number of academic mobility opportunities to Russia in comparison with other international partner countries;
Amendment 308 #
2018/2158(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Calls for the EU institutions and Member States to make greater efforts to build resilience, particularly in the cyber and media fields; calls for EU-wide support for the European cyber-security industry and a stronger engagement in research; supports increased funding of Stratcom for counter-acting disinformation and encourages, in this context, the promotion of Europeanuniversal values in Russian by East Stratcom; Calls for the EU institutions and Member States to ensure effective implementation of the measures outlines in the Action Plan against Disinformation;
Amendment 321 #
2018/2158(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Believes that the EU should stand ready to consider adopting further sanctions, including targeted personal sanctions, in response to Russia’s continued actionlift sanctions provided that Russia respects fully international law and to consider adopting further sanctions, if Russia’s violation of international law continues;
Amendment 342 #
2018/2158(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. CallsSupports the Dutch initiative for an European version of the Magnitsky ActU Global Human Rights Sanction Regime and calls for it to be launched swiftly;
Amendment 349 #
2018/2158(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Encourages confidence-building measures in the Donbas region; supports a mandate for placing a UN peacekeeping force into this region of Eastern Ukraine;
Amendment 354 #
2018/2158(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21 a (new)
Paragraph 21 a (new)
21a. Regrets that there has been no official inter-parliamentary dialogue within the framework of the Delegation to the EU-Russia Parliamentary Cooperation Committee (PCC) due to the punitive actions; calls on both sides to remove the obstacles, so that the EU- Russia PCC can re-convene; perceives the exchange of views and dialogue between parliamentarians of the PCCs as an essential tool to minimise risks of further misunderstandings and misconception;
Amendment 363 #
2018/2158(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24
Paragraph 24
Amendment 24 #
2018/2147(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Fully supports the Commission’s recommendation that accession negotiations be opened in recognition of the reform efforts made by Albania; calls on the Council to open accession talks without delay in order to sustakes note of the Council decision to re-evaluate the situation in June 2019 and welcomes the clear path that has been outlined towards the start of accession talks and highlights the fact that the preparatory screening process has begun, calls on the Council to evaluate objectively and fairly the progress achieved by the country and to convene the first Intergovernmental Conference by the end of that year in light of further progress made on judicial reform and tangible results in the fight against corruption and organised crime and encourages Albania to maintain the reform momentum; considers that the opening of negotiations would provide further incentives for the reform process and enhance its scrutiny;
Amendment 51 #
2018/2147(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Welcomes the progress made in justice reform aimed at increasing the independence, accountability, professionalism and efficiency of judicial institutions; regrets that the administration of justice continues to be slow and inefficient; calls on the Albanian authorities to speed up the vetting process, without compromising on quality or fairness; takes note of first dismissals and voluntary resignations of candidates prior to their hearingsstresses the importance that the vetting process is implemented in line with the highest international standards and encourages Albania to continue the cooperation with the International Monitoring Operation; takes note of first dismissals and voluntary resignations of candidates prior to their hearings; considers in this light that the preparation of the next generation of judges and prosecutors is even more important and regrets therefore that political parties in Albania have so far not reached an agreement regarding the necessary amendments to the law on the status of judges and prosecutors with regard to a higher capacity recruitment and training;
Amendment 104 #
2018/2147(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Commends the climate of tolerance and cooperation among the country’s religious communities; calls on the Albanian authorities to effectively combat hate speech and the exclusion and discrimination of minorities, including LGBTI persons; welcomes the recently adopted Gender Equality Action Plans by five Albanian municipalities, in line with the European Charter for Equality of Women and Men in Local Life;
Amendment 119 #
2018/2147(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24
Paragraph 24
24. Urges the Albanian authorities to address the large informal economy; stresses that corruption, rule-of-law deficiencies and cumbersome regulatory procedures continue to deter investment and Albania’s sustainable development;
Amendment 143 #
2018/2147(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 28
Paragraph 28
28. Expresses concern over economic activity that has led to environmental damage in protected areas, such as the hydropower plants along the Vjosa river; urges the authorities to step up environmental impact assessments and public consultations on such projects; encourages further efforts to align national legislation with the EU environmental acquis and to improve waste management;
Amendment 155 #
2018/2147(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 29 a (new)
Paragraph 29 a (new)
29 a. Warmly commends the generous willingness by Albania to take in a number of the refugees that had arrived in the Italian port of Catania in August 2018 even though this act is in no way connected to any obligations stemming from the Stabilisation and Association Process and is rather a task for the current Member States of the Union which had not been fulfilled;
Amendment 165 #
2018/2147(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 31
Paragraph 31
31. Welcomes Albania’s participation in the Berlin Process, the Western Balkans Six initiative and other regional initiatives, and its contribution to strengthening the profile of the Regional Cooperation Council; notes with satisfaction the signature of a Joint Declaration on Regional Cooperation and Good Neighbourly Relations in the framework if the Berlin process; welcomes Albania’s proactive role in promoting regional cooperation and good neighbourly relations with other enlargement countries and with neighbouring Member States;
Amendment 237 #
2018/2146(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Subheading 6 a (new)
Subheading 6 a (new)
Social dialogue, trade union rights and labour relations
Amendment 238 #
2018/2146(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Subheading 6 b (new)
Subheading 6 b (new)
Recalls that one of the pillars of the European social model is social dialogue, a fundamental tool for advocating the rights of all citizens, and that trade union rights including the right to strike should be respected in line with international standards. Regular consultation between the government and social partners is instrumental in the prevention of social tension and conflict, particularly during economic crisis and transformation processes, as well as for advancing the technology and workers qualification necessary for the socio-economic development of any European community;
Amendment 239 #
2018/2146(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Subheading 6 c (new)
Subheading 6 c (new)
Underlines that it is essential for social dialogue to go beyond the exchange of information, and interested parties should be consulted on important laws before they enter parliamentary procedure. Therefore, calls on the Serbian authorities to strengthen the capacity of social partners and make full use of the problem-solving potential of social dialogue, facilitate joint meetings and foster a culture of mutual understanding; recalls that labour market policies will have to tackle persistent unemployment, the rise of atypical and precarious jobs and the integration of employees of former state-owned companies; regrettably, the trade union movement in Serbia is fragmented, often confined to the public sector only, and its members face a number of difficulties in negotiating and concluding collective agreements with employers;
Amendment 107 #
2018/2145(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 a (new)
Paragraph 12 a (new)
12a. Welcomes the significant steps the government has taken to gradually restore a culture of compromise by reaching out to all stakeholders, including the opposition, to strengthen democracy and rule of law and the genuine desire to reform in an inclusive and transparent manner;
Amendment 111 #
2018/2145(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Calls for sustained efforts in increasing transparency, accountability andWelcomes the government’s efforts to promote good governance, accountability and free media environment, to increase transparency and improve access to public information, including through publication of the expenditures of the state institutions; in this regard notes that members of the state election commission and the state anti- corruption commission resigned upon strong public pressure following publication of expenditures; calls for sustained efforts in increasing inclusiveness of the decision-making process and improving interinstitutional coordination;
Amendment 206 #
2018/2145(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 31
Paragraph 31
31. CWelcomes the adoption of the new Energy Law by the Macedonian Parliament, transposing the Third Energy Package and making it fully compatible with the Energy Community Treaty; calls upon the authorities to focus on energy market reforms, while ensuring to guarantee the security of supply and diversification of energy sources while ensuring that energy market deregulation does not lead to bigger inequality, increase in poverty levels, or the presence of market-monopolistic tendencies;
Amendment 218 #
2018/2145(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 33
Paragraph 33
33. Calls for further trade and customs facilitation and diversification of exports, including by using the intra-regional trade potential; calls on the Commission to exempt the country from the steel and aluminium safeguard measures;
Amendment 30 #
2018/2097(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital G
Recital G
G. whereas globalisation has increased interdependence, with decisions taken in Beijing or Washington having a direct impact on our lives; whereas, in turn, interdependencehich has resulted in global public opinion becoming cognisant of transnational problems, which require transnational solutions;
Amendment 42 #
2018/2097(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital I
Recital I
I. whereas the EU’s aspirational global leadership has been undermined as a result of the financial crisis, rising Euroscepticism, the proliferation of crises on our doorstep and rising scepticism of European public opinion on the projection of force abroadthe lack of effective strategic autonomy of the EU, which has given rise to a tendency to respond to events rather than to shape them;
Amendment 51 #
2018/2097(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital J
Recital J
J. whereas some Western democracies have become more protectionist and inward- looking, and are swinging to the extremes at a time when multilateral cooperation is the only way to respond to global challenges effectively; whereas there is a risk of this power vacuum is being filled by other powers such as China or Russianon-democratic powers;
Amendment 62 #
2018/2097(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital K
Recital K
K. whereas President Trump’s decision to withdraw from the Iran nuclear deal and impose secondary sanctions on European companies doing legitimate business with Iran has shown the limits of European economic sovereigntymeant a violation of the international law as codified in the relevant resolution of the UN Security Council and has shown the limits of European economic sovereignty; whereas the EU and its Member States have reaffirmed their commitment of the full implementation of the JCPOA and have taken measures to ensure legitimate European economic interests;
Amendment 116 #
2018/2097(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 – indent 1
Paragraph 5 – indent 1
- promoting and safeguarding Europeanuniversal values such as freedom, democracy, equality, the rule of law and respect for human rights;
Amendment 128 #
2018/2097(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 – indent 2 a (new)
Paragraph 5 – indent 2 a (new)
- the respect of a ruled-based international order;
Amendment 154 #
2018/2097(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Calls on the European External Action Service (EEAS), the Commission, the Council and the Member States to act strategically following an Integrated Approach and by using all the means at their disposal, including trade, development, and diplomatic CSDP civilian and military tools, to strengthen the EU’s geopoliticlobal influence and protect its interests, including by enhancing the EU's economic sovereignty and strategic autonomy, in line with the EU's Global Strategy;
Amendment 165 #
2018/2097(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. CRecalls the important role of EU external financing instruments in advancing these interests, when coupled with a policy-driven approach that balances long-term commitments with the necessary flexibility to adjust to short- term shocks and new emerging pressures; calls for sufficient financial resources to be made available for the EU’s external action under the next multiannual financial framework (MFF) (2021-2027); takes the view that the growing challenges in the EU’s neighbourhood and beyond call for significantly higher appropriations for external action;
Amendment 199 #
2018/2097(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Understands that proximity to threats determines policy priorities; calls, nevertheless, on all Member States to respect the principle of solidarity enshrined in the Treaties (Article 80 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union) and to take the necessary steps to respond to the migration crisis, just as all Member States have responded with solidarity to the challenges posed by a resurgent andn assertive Russia;
Amendment 242 #
2018/2097(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Calls on the Commission and the EEAS to continue using the EU’s transformative power at its Eastern borders, strengthening economic and connectivity ties, enhancing people to people contacts, using trade agreements and, access to the single market and visa facilitation and liberalization as incentives to foster democratic reforms and the adoption of European rules and standards;
Amendment 270 #
2018/2097(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Recalls that the Mediterranean is one of the most unequal borders in the world; reiterates the urgent need to stimulate the economic development of the Southern Mediterranean basin and Sub- Saharan Africa in order to create decent local economic opportunities, especially for youth and women, in the African continent, notably in the countries of origin and transit of migrants; welcomes, in this regard, Commission President Juncker’s proposal to build a new Alliance for Sustainable Investment and Jobs between Europe and Africa, andhowever, underlines that the EU should ensure that the projects and programs implemented through this financial instrument should put the protection of worker's rights, the fight against social inequalities and climate change at its core; also welcomes his initiative to develop the various European-African trade agreements into one continent-to- continent free trade agreement, as an economic partnership between equals;
Amendment 290 #
2018/2097(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Believes that, despite their importance, soft power and institution building al the effectiveness of the EU’s foreign policy will ultimately depend one are not sufficient to exert influence in a world where power politics and hard power are increasingly significant; believes that the effectiveness of the EU’s foreign policy will ultimately depend, to a large extent, on the resources and capabilities that support in effective combination of soft and hard power tools and the resources and capabilities that support it; believes that, despite political differences, open dialogue is significant for stronger soft power and its impact;
Amendment 302 #
2018/2097(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Welcomes the steps taken to increase the EU’s military autonomcapacity, namely the establishment of a European single command centre in Brussels for European military training missions, and removing obstacles to the deployment of EU Battlegroups; believes that the establishment of Permanent Structured Cooperation (PESCO) on defence projects and the coordinated review of national defence budgets will help the Member States to deepen their defence cooperation and spend their defence budgets more effectively;
Amendment 310 #
2018/2097(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 a (new)
Paragraph 19 a (new)
19a. Welcomes the HR/VP proposal with the support of the Commission for a European Peace Facility, which would give the EU the capacity to finance CFSP actions having military or defence implications in a flexible, efficient manner, overcoming current gaps;
Amendment 311 #
2018/2097(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 b (new)
Paragraph 19 b (new)
19b. Supports the work undertaken to strengthen civilian CSDP providing a new framework for civilian crises management and CSDP missions, with ambitious commitments at EU and national level; recalls the implementation of the Integrated Approach in planning, conducting and reviewing of the missions;
Amendment 313 #
2018/2097(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
Amendment 104 #
2018/0247(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13
Recital 13
(13) The beneficiaries listed in Annex I need to be better prepared to address global challenges, such as sustainable development and climate change, and align with the Union's efforts to address those issues. Reflecting the importance of tackling climate change in line with the Union's commitments to implement the Paris Agreement and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), this Programme should contribute to mainstream climate action in the Union's policies and to the achievement of an overall target of 25 % of the EU budget expenditures supporting climate objectives. Actions under this Programme are expectedshould aim to contribute 16 % of the overall financial envelope of the Programme to climate objectives, striving to achieve the goal that climate-related spending reaches 30 % of MFF expenditure by 2027. Relevant actions will be identified during the Programme's preparation and implementaexecution, and the overall contribution from this Programme should be part of relevant evaluations and review processes.
Amendment 112 #
2018/0247(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 16
Recital 16
(16) The Commission and the Member States should ensure compliance, coherence, consistency and complementarity of their assistance, in particular through regular consultations and frequent exchanges of information during the different phases of the assistance cycle. The necessary steps should also be taken to ensure better coordination and complementarity, including through regular consultations, with other donors. The role of civil society should bediverse independent civil society organisations and different types and levels of local authorities should be adequately enhanced both in programmes implemenexecuted through government bodies and as a direct beneficiary of Union assistance.
Amendment 125 #
2018/0247(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 24
Recital 24
(24) The types of financing and the methods of implementaexecution under this Regulation should be chosen on the basis of their ability to achieve the specific objectives of the actions and to deliver results, taking into account, in particular, the costs of controls, the administrative burden, and the expected risk of non- compliance. This should include consideration of the use of lump sums, flat rates and unit costs, as well as financing not linked to costs as referred to in Article 125(1) of the Financial Regulation.
Amendment 126 #
2018/0247(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 25
Recital 25
(25) The Union should continue to apply common rules for the implementation of the external actions. Rules and procedures for the implementapplication of the Union's instruments for financing external action are laid down in Regulation (EU) No [NDICI] of the European Parliament and of the Council. Additional detailed provisions should be laid down for addressing the specific situations in particular for cross- border cooperation, agriculture and rural development policy area.
Amendment 129 #
2018/0247(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 26
Recital 26
(26) External actions are often implemented in a highly volatile environment requiring a continuous and rapid adaptation to the evolving needs of Union partners and to global challenges such as human rights, democracy and good governance, security and stability, climate change and environment and irregular migration and its root causes. Reconciling the principle of predictability with the need to react rapidly to new needs consequently means adapting the financial implementaexecution of the programmes. To increase the ability of the Union to respond to unforeseen needs, while respecting the principle that the Union budget is set annually, this Regulation should preserve the possibility to apply the flexibilities already allowed by the Financial Regulation for other policies, namely carry-overs and re-commitments of committed funds, to ensure an efficient use of the EU funds both for the EU citizens and the beneficiaries listed in Annex I, thus maximising the EU funds available for the EU external action interventions.
Amendment 132 #
2018/0247(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 33
Recital 33
Amendment 133 #
2018/0247(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 34
Recital 34
Amendment 134 #
2018/0247(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 34 a (new)
Recital 34 a (new)
(34 a) The European Parliament should be fully involved in the design, programming, monitoring and evaluation phases of the instruments in order to guarantee political control and democratic scrutiny and accountability of Union funding in the field of external action. An enhanced dialogue between the institutions should be established in order to ensure that the European Parliament is in a position to exercise political control during the application of this Regulation in a systematic and smooth manner there by enhancing both efficiency and legitimacy.
Amendment 182 #
2018/0247(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1
Article 4 – paragraph 1
1. The financial envelope for the implementapplication of IPA III regulation for the period 2021-2027 shall be EUR 14 500 000663 000 in current prices.
Amendment 186 #
2018/0247(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2
Article 4 – paragraph 2
2. The amount referred to in paragraph 1 may be used for technical and administrative assistance for the implementaexecution of the Programme, such as preparatory, monitoring, control, audit and evaluation activities including corporate information technology systems and any activities related to the preparation of the successor programme for pre-accession assistance, in accordance with Article 20 of [NDICI Regulation].
Amendment 188 #
2018/0247(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1
Article 5 – paragraph 1
1. In implementapplying this Regulation, consistency, synergies and complementarities with other areas of Union external action, with other relevant Union policies and programmes, as well as policy coherence for development shall be ensured.
Amendment 190 #
2018/0247(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 2
Article 5 – paragraph 2
2. The [NDICI Regulation] shall apply to activities implemenexecuted under this Regulation where referred to in this Regulation.
Amendment 194 #
2018/0247(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 4 – point a (new)
Article 5 – paragraph 4 – point a (new)
(a) The Commission shall allocate a percentage of IPA III resources to prepare the beneficiaries listed in Annex I for the participation in the European Structural and Investment Funds (ESIF), in particular in the European Social Fund (ESF). Those activities may include, inter alia, mutual learning activities, participation in thematic networks for exchange of knowledge and co-financing of projects funded by IPA III resources. Gradual access to ESIF shall be granted to beneficiaries listed in Annex I on the basis of their overall progress in accession negotiations, in particular in the fields of rule of law, employment and social policy.
Amendment 199 #
2018/0247(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 8
Article 5 – paragraph 8
8. In duly justified circumstances and in order to ensure the coherence and effectiveness of Union financing or to foster regional cooperation, the Commission may decide to extend the eligibility of action programmes and measures referred to in Article 8(1) to countries, territories and regions other than those referred in Annex I, where the programme or measure to be implementapplied is of a global, regional or cross-border nature.
Amendment 202 #
2018/0247(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1
Article 6 – paragraph 1
1. The enlargement policy framework defined by the European Council and the Council, the agreements that establish a legally binding relationship with the beneficiaries listed in Annex I, as well as relevant resolutions of the European Parliament, communications of the Commission or joint Communications of the Commission and the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, shall constitute the overallcomprehensive policy framework for the implementapplication of this regulation. The Commission shall ensure coherence between the assistance and the overall enlargement policy framework. The HR/VP shall ensure political coordination of the Union’s external action within the framework of the policy objectives set out in Article 3.
Amendment 208 #
2018/0247(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 2
Article 6 – paragraph 2
2. Programmes and actions under this Regulation shall mainstream climate change, environmental protection, conflict prevention, migration, security, social and regional cohesion and gender equality and shall, where applicable, address interlinkages between Sustainable Development Goals34 , to promote integrated actions that can create co- benefits and meet multiple objectives in a coherent way. They shall aim to contribute 16 % of the overall financial envelope to climate objectives. _________________ 34 https://ec.europa.eu/europeaid/policies/sust ainable-development-goals_en
Amendment 225 #
2018/0247(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Chapter 3 – title
Chapter 3 – title
Amendment 239 #
2018/0247(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 5
Article 7 – paragraph 5
5. The IPA programming framework shall include indicators for assessing progress with regard to attainment of the targets set thereintake into account clear and verifiable performance indicators set out in Annex IV to this Regulation for assessing progress with regard to attainment of the targets set therein, inter alia progress and results in the areas of: a. democracy, the rule of law and an independent and efficient justice system; b. human rights and fundamental freedoms, including the rights of persons belonging to minorities and vulnerable groups; c. gender equality and women's rights; d. the fight against corruption and organised crime; e. reconciliation, peace-building, good neighbourly relations; f. media freedom The performance-based approach under this Regulation shall be subject to a regular exchange of views in the European Parliament and in the Council.
Amendment 245 #
2018/0247(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 5 a (new)
Article 7 – paragraph 5 a (new)
5 a. In order to enhance the dialogue between the institutions of the Union, in particular the European Parliament and the Commission, and to ensure greater transparency and accountability, as well as the expediency in the adoption of acts and measures by the Commission, the European Parliament may invite the Commission and the EEAS to appear before it to discuss the strategic orientations and guidelines for the programming under this Regulation. This dialogue may take place prior to the adoption of delegated acts and of the draft annual budget by the Commission. That dialogue may also take place on an ad hoc basis in view of major political developments, at the request of the European Parliament or the European Commission. The Commission shall present to the European Parliament all relevant documents in that regard at least one month prior to the dialogue, or, in duly justified cases, later, as soon as these become available.
Amendment 252 #
Amendment 255 #
2018/0247(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 1
Article 8 – paragraph 1
1. Assistance under IPA III shall be implemenexecuted in direct management or in indirect management in accordance with the Financial Regulation through annual or multi-annual action plans and measures as referred to in Chapter III of Title II of [NDICI Regulation]. Chapter III of Title II of [NDICI Regulation] shall apply to this Regulation with the exception of paragraph 1 of Article 24 [eligible persons and entities].
Amendment 256 #
2018/0247(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 8 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1 a. European Parliament´s Assistance Programmes The Commission shall hold a dialogue with the European Parliament, and take into account the European Parliament’s views on areas in which the latter is running its own assistance programmes, such as capacity-building and election observation.
Amendment 278 #
2018/0247(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 2
Article 12 – paragraph 2
2. Indicators to monitor implementaexecution and progress of the IPA III towards the achievement of the specific objectives set out in Article 3 are set in Annex IV to this Regulation.
Amendment 292 #
2018/0247(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 a (new)
Article 14 a (new)
Article 14 a Democratic Accountability 1. In order to enhance dialogue between the institutions of the Union, in particular the European Parliament and the Commission, and to ensure greater transparency and accountability, as well as the expediency in the adoption of acts and measures by the Commission, the European Parliament may invite the Commission and the EEAS to appear before it to discuss the strategic orientations and guidelines for the programming under this Regulation. That dialogue shall also foster the overall coherence of all External Financing Instruments. That dialogue may take place prior to the adoption of delegated acts and of the draft annual budget by the Commission. That dialogue may also take place on an ad hoc basis in view of major political developments, at the request of the European Parliament or the Commission. 2. The Commission shall present to the European Parliament all relevant documents in that regard at least one month prior to the dialogue, or, in duly justified cases, later, as soon as these become available. For the dialogue related to the annual budget, consolidated information on all action plans and measures adopted or planned inline with Article 21, information on cooperation for each country, region and thematic area, and the use of rapid response actions, the emerging challenges and priorities cushion, and the External Action Guarantee. 3. The Commission and the EEAS shall take utmost account of the position expressed by the European Parliament. In the event that the Commission does not take European Parliament's positions into account, it shall provide due justification.
Amendment 293 #
2018/0247(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – title
Article 15 – title
15 Adoption of further implementing rules
Amendment 296 #
2018/0247(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 2
Article 15 – paragraph 2
2. WThere reference is made to this paragraph, Article 5 of Regulation (EU) No. 182/2011 shall apply Commission shall adopt action plans and measures by decision in accordance with the Financial Regulation.
Amendment 297 #
2018/0247(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 16
Article 16
Amendment 345 #
2018/0247(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point g
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point g
(g) Strengthening access to and quality of education, training and lifelong learning at all levels, and offering support to cultural and creative sectors, youth and sport. Interventions in this area shall aim at: promoting equal access to quality early- childhood education and care, primary and secondary education, improving the provision of basic skills; increasing educational attainment levels, reducing early school-leaving and reinforcing teachers’ training. Developing vocational education and training (VET) systems and promoting work-based learning systems to facilitate the transition to the labour market; improving the quality and relevance of higher education; encouraging alumni related activities; enhancing access to lifelong learning and sport activities and supporting investment in education and training and sport infrastructure particularly with a view to reducing territorial disparities and fostering non-segregated education and including through the use of digital technologies.
Amendment 350 #
2018/0247(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point i
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point i
(i) Promoting social protection and inclusion and combating poverty. Interventions in this area shall aim at modernising social protection systems to provide effective, efficient, and adequate protection throughout all stages of a person’s life, fostering social inclusion, promoting equal opportunities and addressing inequalities and poverty, and promoting the transition from institutional to family and community based care. Interventions in this area shall also focus on: integrating marginalised communities such as the Roma; combating discrimination based on sex, racial or ethnic origin, religion or belief, disability, age or sexual orientation; enhancing access to affordable, sustainable and high quality services, such asfamily and community based services, such as inclusive and non-segregated early childhood education and care, housing, healthcare and essential social services and long term care, including through the modernisation of social protection systems. Actions that contribute to any form of segregation or social exclusion should not be supported.
Amendment 371 #
2018/0247(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – paragraph 1 – point e
Annex III – paragraph 1 – point e
(e) encouraging tourism, sport, and cultural and natural heritage;
Amendment 372 #
2018/0247(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – paragraph 1 – point f
Annex III – paragraph 1 – point f
(f) investing in youth, sport, education and skills through, inter alia, developing and implementing joint education, vocational training, training schemes and infrastructure supporting joint youth activities;
Amendment 16 #
2018/0162(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 1
Recital 1
(1) In order to maintain a high level of maritime safety and pollution prevention at sea, it is essential to improve the level of knowledge and skills of the Union seafarers by developing maritime training and certification in line with the international rules, as well as to take further action to enhance the European maritime skills base through the provision of advanced training and development opportunities for Union seafarers.
Amendment 35 #
2018/0162(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4
Directive 2008/106/EC
Article 5 b – paragraph 2
Article 5 b – paragraph 2
2. Every Member State shall recognise Certificates of Competency issued by another Member State or Certificates of Proficiency issued by another Member State to masters and officers in accordance with Regulations V/1-1 and V/1-2 of Annex I, by endorsing that certificate to attest its recognition. The endorsement attesting the recognition, shall be limited to the capacities, functions and levels of competency or proficiency prescribed therein. The endorsement shall only be issued if all requirements of the STCW Convention have been complied with, in accordance with paragraph 7 of Regulation I/2 of the STCW Convention. The form of the endorsement used shall be that set out in paragraph 3 of Section A-I/2 of the STCW Code.
Amendment 39 #
2018/0162(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4
Directive 2008/106/EC
Article 5 b – paragraph 7 a (new)
Article 5 b – paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. Member States shall, with the assistance of the Commission and the involvement of social partners, develop a mutually recognised European Maritime Diploma of Excellence providing advanced training for seafarers above and beyond the requirements of the STCW Convention in order further to enhance the European maritime skills base.
Amendment 40 #
2018/0162(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4
Directive 2008/106/EC
Article 5 b – paragraph 7 b (new)
Article 5 b – paragraph 7 b (new)
7b. By...[insert date five years after entry into force] the Commission shall submit to the European Parliament and the Council an evaluation of the impact of mutual recognition of seafarers’ training and qualifications on the employment and skills of European seafarers, including proposals for further action in the light of that evaluation.
Amendment 47 #
2018/0162(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6 – point a
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6 – point a
Directive 2008/106/EC
Article 19 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
Article 19 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
A Member State which intends to recognise, by endorsement, the certificates of competency or the certificates of proficiency referred to in paragraph 1 issued by a third country to a master, officer or radio operator, for service on ships flying its flag, shall, following consultations with appropriate social partners in that Member State, submit a request to the Commission for the recognition of that third country, accompanied by a preliminary analysis of the third country's compliance with the requirements of the STCW Convention by collecting the information referred to in Annex II, including an. In addition to the preliminary analysis on compliance, the Member State shall submit a reasoned estimation of the number of masters and, officers and radio operators from that country likely to be employed, together with information on the results of social partner consultations.
Amendment 68 #
2018/0162(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 8 – point b
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 8 – point b
Directive 2008/106/EC
Article 21 – paragraph 2 – point d
Article 21 – paragraph 2 – point d
(d) the number of seafarers’ training and development programs approved by the third country;
Amendment 69 #
2018/0162(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 8 – point b
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 8 – point b
Directive 2008/106/EC
Article 21 – paragraph 2 – point f a (new)
Article 21 – paragraph 2 – point f a (new)
(fa) the overall numbers of seafarers provided by the third country to the Union fleet, and the level of training and qualifications of those seafarers;
Amendment 70 #
2018/0162(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 8 – point b
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 8 – point b
Directive 2008/106/EC
Article 21 – paragraph 2 – point f b (new)
Article 21 – paragraph 2 – point f b (new)
(fb) information concerning education and training standards in that third country provided by any concerned authorities or other stakeholders.
Amendment 35 #
2018/0139(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 3 a (new)
Recital 3 a (new)
(3 a) This Regulation pursues to harmonize different data elements making sure that the same data sets are reported to each relevant authority in the same format, thereby enhancing the efficiency of maritime transport and facilitating trade.
Amendment 45 #
2018/0139(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 5 a (new)
Recital 5 a (new)
(5 a) Existing system-to-system reporting channels and Port Community Systems should be maintained as entry points for reporting, taking into account that these systems are functioning well, in addition to representing substantial investment by many stakeholders.
Amendment 51 #
2018/0139(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 9
Recital 9
(9) In order to enable the functioning of the EMSWe, it is necessary to establish a comprehensive EMSWe data set which should cover all information elements that might be requested by national authorities or port operators for administrative or operational purposes, when a ship makes a port call. Since the scope of reporting obligations varies from one Member State to another, a National Single Window in a given Member State should be designed to accept the EMSWe data set without any modification, and disregard any information not relevant for that Member State. As the aim of this Regulation is the harmonization of data requirements, the Commission should define the data set in details and participate in the IMO independent data reference model.
Amendment 56 #
2018/0139(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 2 a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 2 a (new)
(2 a) "The EU Level Access Point Interface (EU-API)" is a voluntary reporting interface for declarants, for routing system-to-system data to National Single Windows. It facilitates, through the EU deployed reporting interface, two-way information exchanges between the data providers and the national level data recipients who access it via their National Single Windows. The Commission and Member States shall be responsible for ensuring the connection between the EU- API and the National Single Windows and re-evaluate the establishment of an EU-API after 6 years in case the adopted Regulation does not include the EU-API.
Amendment 57 #
2018/0139(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 3 a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 3 a (new)
(3 a) "The Graphical User Interface (GUI)" is a single reporting entry point - developed at EU level - for two-way web based user-to-system data submission to the National Single Windows. It includes harmonized web pages and features that ensure a common navigation flow and data upload experience for users. This ensures a coherent and seamless mechanism for fulfilling reporting obligations within the scope of this regulation irrespective of where the GUI is deployed.
Amendment 65 #
2018/0139(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 3
Article 3 – paragraph 3
Amendment 66 #
2018/0139(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 4 a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 4 a (new)
4 a. When establishing the EMSWe data set, the Commission should take into consideration the development of the IMO independent data reference model.
Amendment 70 #
2018/0139(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1 a. A Member State shall not introduce new reporting requirements, except under duly justified and exceptional circumstances, unless this has been approved by the Commission in accordance with Article 3(2) and the new reporting requirement has been incorporated into the reporting interfaces.
Amendment 73 #
2018/0139(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2 a. The Commission shall be empowered in accordance with the procedure referred to in Article 18, to elaborate via a delegated act the types of exceptional circumstances referred to in paragraph 1.
Amendment 81 #
2018/0139(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 2
Article 5 – paragraph 2
2. The Commission shall develop and update a harmonised reporting interface module for the National Single Windows. This module shall include the possibility to exchange informationEU Access Point Interface (EU-API) that shall relay data between the National Single Windows and declarants for the fulfilment of reporting obligations. This reporting interface shall be deployed at EU level to provide the connection for system to system exchange of data between their information system used by the declarant and the National Single Windows and National Single Windows. In case the adopted regulation does not include the EU-API, the Commission shall re- evaluate the establishment of an EU-API after 6 years.
Amendment 92 #
2018/0139(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 3 – point a
Article 5 – paragraph 3 – point a
(a) the compatibility of the National Single Window with the reporting interface module;
Amendment 94 #
2018/0139(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 3 – point b
Article 5 – paragraph 3 – point b
(b) the timely integration of the reporting interface module and any subsequent updates in accordance with the implementation dates set in the implementing act referred to in paragraph (11);
Amendment 96 #
2018/0139(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 3 – point b a (new)
Article 5 – paragraph 3 – point b a (new)
(b a) the provision of an easy-to-use harmonized Graphical User interface (GUI) based on common technical functional specifications developed at EU level for the exchange of data between the declarants and the National Single Window that allows for two-way communication between the data provider and the relevant authorities;
Amendment 101 #
2018/0139(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 3 – point d
Article 5 – paragraph 3 – point d
(d) the provision of an online support website helpdesk and an online user-friendly support website with clear instructions.
Amendment 103 #
2018/0139(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 3 – point d b (new)
Article 5 – paragraph 3 – point d b (new)
(d b) in consultation with relevant social partners, the provision of adequate and necessary training for all staff involved in the implementation and operation of the National Single Window.
Amendment 109 #
2018/0139(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 11 – subparagraph 1 – point a
Article 5 – paragraph 11 – subparagraph 1 – point a
(a) the functional and technical specifications, quality control mechanisms and procedures for deploying, maintaining and employing the reporting interface module referred to in paragraph 2;
Amendment 122 #
2018/0139(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 11 a (new)
Article 5 – paragraph 11 a (new)
11 a. National Single Windows shall operate without prejudice to Regulation (EU) No 952/2013 and Decision No 70/2008/EC.
Amendment 124 #
2018/0139(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1
Article 6 – paragraph 1
1. Member States mayshall allow declarants to provide the information through otherexisting system to system reporting channels, such as pPort cCommunity sSystems and National Single Windows, provided that those channels are voluntary for the declarants. In this case, Member States shall ensure that those other channels make available the relevant information to the National Single Window.
Amendment 133 #
2018/0139(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 14 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) development plan for development and updating of the reporting interface module foreseen within the following 18 months;
Amendment 135 #
2018/0139(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 1 – point a a (new)
Article 14 – paragraph 1 – point a a (new)
(a a) consultation periods with all appropriate stakeholders including representatives from trade unions, industry and experts from government.
Amendment 136 #
2018/0139(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 14 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) indicative deadlines for the Members States for subsequent integration of the reporting interface module to the National Single Windows;
Amendment 141 #
2018/0139(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 1 – point d a (new)
Article 14 – paragraph 1 – point d a (new)
(d a) alignment with customs systems, taking into consideration developments within Customs Single Window environment.
Amendment 149 #
2018/0139(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 3
Article 17 – paragraph 3
By six years after the entry into force of this Regulation the Commission shall review the application of this Regulation and submit to the European Parliament and the Council an assessment report on the functioning of the EMSWe on the basis of the data and statistics collected. The assessment report shall include, where necessary, an evaluation of emerging technologies, which could lead to changes to or replacement of the reporting interface module with an EU Access Point Interface (EU-API) able to relay data directly to the National Single Windows by the declarants for the fulfilment of reporting obligations.
Amendment 154 #
2018/0139(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 21 – paragraph 2
Article 21 – paragraph 2
2. It shall apply from [OP- insert four years after entry into force of this Regulation] or one year after the adoption of all the delegated and implementing acts planned in the Regulation, whichever date is the latest.
Amendment 155 #
2018/0139(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 21 – paragraph 3
Article 21 – paragraph 3
3. The functionalities referred to in point (d) of Article 7(2) and those related to the customs formalities specified in point 7 of Part A of the Annex shall become effective after evaluation and proof of full functionality of EMSWe and implementation and interoperation of all other data elements of EMSWe data set between National Single Windows of participating Member States and when the electronic systems referred to in Article 6(1) of Regulation (EU) No 952/2013 which are necessary for the application of those formalities are operational, in accordance with the work programme established by the Commission pursuant to Articles 280 and 281 of Regulation (EU) No 952/2013.
Amendment 156 #
2018/0139(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part C – paragraph 1 – point 7 a (new)
Annex I – part C – paragraph 1 – point 7 a (new)
7 a. Employment
Amendment 58 #
2018/0012(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 19
Recital 19
(19) The ‘Green Ship’ concept should be further developed in relation to waste management, so that an effective reward system can be implemented for those vessels that reduce their waste on boarVoluntary application of reduced fees for vessels that demonstrate good waste management practices beyond the required standards which result in the generation of reduced quantities of waste, should be welcomed.
Amendment 78 #
2018/0012(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 30
Recital 30
(30) In order to take account of developments at international level, and to promote environmentally sound waste management practices on board, the power to adopt acts in accordance with article 290 TFEU should be delegated to the Commission in respect of amending this Directive to update the references to international instruments and the Annexes and to change references to international instruments, in order to prevent, if necessary, changCommission should encourage the exchange of good practises ton those international instruments from applying for the purposes of this Directive, and to develop common criteria for recognisinge development of bottom-up schemes which evaluate 'green ships' for the purpose of granting a reduced waste fee to those ships. It is of particular importance that the Commission carry out appropriate consultations during its preparatory work, including at expert level. The Commission when preparing and drawing up delegated acts, should ensure a simultaneous, timely and appropriate transmission of relevant documents to the European Parliament and the Council.
Amendment 194 #
2018/0012(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 8 – paragraph 2 – point c
Article 8 – paragraph 2 – point c
(c) in order to provide for a maximum incentive for the delivery of waste as defined in Annex V to the MARPOL Convention, including the waste that has been collected in nets during fishing operations, the indirect fee to be charged shall cover all the costs of port reception facilities for this waste, in order to ensure a right of delivery without any additional direct charges; The indirect fee shall cover quantities normally delivered with respect to the category, type and size of the ship;
Amendment 203 #
2018/0012(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 8 – paragraph 2 – point c a (new)
Article 8 – paragraph 2 – point c a (new)
(ca) The indirect fee of subparagraph (c) shall not cover hazardous waste ;
Amendment 221 #
2018/0012(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 8 – paragraph 5
Article 8 – paragraph 5
5. The fees shallmay be reduced if the ship’s design, equipment and operation are such that it can be demonstrated that the ship produces reduced quantities of waste, and manages its waste in a sustainable and environmentally sound manner. The Commission shall be empowered by means of delegated acts in accordance with Article 19, to define the criteria for determining that a ship meets the requirements stated in this paragraph in relation to the ship’s on-board waste management.
Amendment 34 #
2017/2281(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Regrets that the non-fulfilment of the political conditions related to democratic standards in Moldova, in particular the recent changes in national electoral legislation as well as the removal of Dorin Chirtoacă from the Chișinău mayor’s office and the invalidation of the election of Andrei Năstase, and that it has led to the suspension of the disbursement of Macro Financial Assistance (MFA) and of outstanding payments of EU budget support; recalls that the type of electoral system Moldova choses for itself is a sovereign choice and that the Council of Europe’s Venice Commission's remit should extend to recommendations on proper implementation of the electoral law in full respect of democratic standards rather than the electoral system itself; reiterates the great importance it attaches to those recommendations;
Amendment 42 #
2017/2281(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Reiterates its position that any decision on future MFA disbursement should only take place after the planned parliamentary elections and on condition that they are conducted in line with internationally recognised standards and assessed by specialised international bodies, and that the payment of all budget support programmes should remain on hold until meaningful progress in democratic standards takes place; calls, in the meantime, on the Commission and the European External Action Service (EEAS) to continue reallocating funds to support civil society in Moldova, in particular to the free and independent media, as well as the private sector and local authorities, and to coordinate efforts with other organisations, such as the International Monetary Fund (IMF), to ensure greater coherence in terms of financial assistance conditionality;
Amendment 50 #
2017/2281(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Calls on the EEAS and the Commission to fully operationalise the political conditionality attached to Union assistance by way of clear, verifiable and transparent reform benchmarks and to communicate them publically;
Amendment 67 #
2017/2130(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point e
Paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point e
(e) to ensure that the outcomes of the November 2017 Summit will take stock of what has been already achieved and of the need to continue to deliver on all commitments already taken in the Eastern Partnership; the outcomes of November 2017 Summit should provide for the delivery of tangible results for citizens, notably in terms of employment, transport and connectivity, energy independence, mobility and education, noting that a new European External Investment Plan (EEIP) is an important instrument in this regard;
Amendment 71 #
2017/2130(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point f
Paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point f
Amendment 86 #
2017/2130(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point i
Paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point i
(i) to commit to working jointly on increased mobility between the EU and partner countries; to support Moldova, Georgia and Ukraine in implementing the visa liberalisation agreement and to ensure that suspension mechanisms are not triggered in the future, notably though close cooperation in the areas of police and customs to safeguard against security threats, criminality and overstays; to open visa dialogues with Armenia, to encourage progress by Azerbaijan in the implementation of Visa Facilitation and Readmission Agreements (VFA/RA) with a view to opening a visa dialogue in the future, and to finalise negotiations on VFA/RA with Belarus for the benefit of its citizens, should these countries make significant progress in the area of fundamental values and meet the precise conditions defined in visa liberalisation roadmapaction plans;
Amendment 121 #
2017/2130(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point p
Paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point p
(p) to ensure that the outcomes of the November 2017 Summit also address, where possible, the security threats that affect the independence, sovereignty, unity, and territorial integrity ands well as the political, social and economic development of the partners and of the region as a whole;
Amendment 140 #
2017/2130(INI)
(q) to commit to sustaining the unity of action among EU Member States in maintaining collective pressure on Russia, in particular through strengthened targeted restrictive measures, to solving the conflict in Eastern Ukraine through genuine implementation of the Minsk agreements, to solving the Russia-Georgia conflict through tangible results in the Geneva International Discussions and full implementation by Russia of the 2008 Ceasefire Agreement, to re-establishing Ukraine’s full sovereignty in Crimea, and that of Georgia in South Ossetia and Abkhazits occupied territories of Abkhazia and the Tskhinvali region/ South Ossetia and of Moldova in Transnistria, and to putting an end to the additional threats of state- sponsored assassinations, cyber warfare, disinformation and other types of destabilisation;
Amendment 163 #
2017/2130(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point r
Paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point r
(r) to call for an immediate end to military hostilities between Armenian and Azerbaijani forces which unnecessarily claim the lives of civilians and soldiers whilst hampering socioeconomic development; to reaffirm support to the independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity of both countries as well as to the OSCE Minsk Group co-Chairs’ efforts to solve the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict and to their 2009 Basic Principles; to call on Armenia and Azerbaijan to re-launch negotiations in good faith with a view to implementing these principles to solve the conflict which does not have a military solution; to make the ratification of new agreements between the EU and each of the parties conditional on meaningful commitments to solving the conflict throughsuch as maintaining the ceasefire and supporting the implementation of the 2009 Basic Principles;
Amendment 173 #
2017/2130(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point s
Paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point s
(s) to call for continued support to the work carried out by the EU and OSCE missions in Georgia, Moldova and Eastern Ukraine as essential operations to ensure peace and security first and foremost for the benefit of the citizens on the ground; to ensure an effective implementation of these mission's mandate and urge Russia to guarantee their unimpeded access; to reflect, jointly with the partner countries, on the prospect of an enhanced role for the EU in solving these conflicts, including by launching ambitious fully-fledged Common Security and Defence Policy (CSDP) missions tasked with enhancing security and stability;
Amendment 182 #
2017/2130(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point t
Paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point t
(t) to consider, within the EaP policy, an attractive longer-term ‘EaP+’ model for associated countries, based on the highest possible common denominator that have made very good progress in implementing AA/DCFTA-related reforms, that wcould includeeventually lead to joining the customs union, energy union, digital union and Schengen area, further EU internal market access, integration into EU transport networks, industrial partnerships, participation in other EU programmes, increased involvement in thecooperation in the field of CSDP, as well as more immediate measures such as additional unilateral tariff preferences, the abolition of roaming tariffs between the partners and the EU and the development of high-capacity broadband; to open the ‘EaP+’ model to other EaP countries once they are ready for such enhanced commitments and have also made very good progress in implementing mutually-agreed reforms;
Amendment 193 #
2017/2130(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 – point w
Paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 – point w
(w) to reiterate the principle of differentiation and that the scope and depth of cooperation with the European Union is determined by the EU’s ambitions and those of the partners, as well as by the pace and quality of reforms to be evaluated based on their full and effective implementation;
Amendment 202 #
2017/2130(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 – point y
Paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 – point y
(y) to invite Georgia, Moldova and Ukraine to focus on the implementation of the Association agendas in order to unlock all the opportunities available through the Association Agreements, engaging also in the joint discussions on the progress, opportunities and challenges relating to the AA/DCFTA-related reforms; reiterates the importance of genuine implementation of the abovementioned reforms for the future stability and development of the countries and the wellbeing of their societies; to reaffirm that the deepening of relations within the EaP+ model as well as any prospect of EU membership requires significantvery good progress in terms of the implementation of these reforms, notably as regards the rule of law, respect for human rights and good governance;
Amendment 227 #
2017/2130(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 – point ad
Paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 – point ad
(ad) to welcome the Commission proposals to provide the partners with macro-financial assistance while insisting on strict and effective conditionality attached to the proposals, notably in terms of upholding the rule of law (including an independent judiciary), ensuring good governance (including combating corruption effectively) and defending human rights; to call on the Commission to draw up new MFA programs for partner countries and to make systematic provision for this conditionality in future proposals for such assistance; to provide Parliament and the Council with a detailed written report every six months on the progress made in these three areas for partners already benefiting from such assistance;
Amendment 231 #
2017/2130(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 – point ae a (new)
Paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 – point ae a (new)
(aea) to ask the Commission to work for the successful implementation of the European Investment Plan in Eastern Partnership countries, especially for those that have made the most progress on reforms towards gradual economic and political integration with the European Union; to request the establishment of a trust fund for Ukraine based on the best practices of multi-donor instruments, stressing that this trust fund should focus on private and public investments, in particular on social and economic infrastructure and those aimed at boosting investment absorption capacity, and on the coordination of IFIs and international donor support on the ground;
Amendment 11 #
2017/2121(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Emphasises that Member States must change their mentality from a national to a European perspective, as the most effective solution to protect Europe from increased threats is common EU action; is concerned about the EU’s security architecture, which remains fragile in the face of continued and fresh challenges every day and in which a ‘hybrid peace’ has become an unsatisfactory realcommon EU action is the most effective way to preserve Europe's interests, uphold its values, engage in a wider world as a united and influential global actor and protect its citizens and Member States from increased threats to their security; urges the Member States to take action and fulfil the wishes of those European citizens who have repeatedly stressed that EU foreign and security policy is one of the most important and most necessary of all EU policies;
Amendment 73 #
2017/2121(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Is of the view that, in an international environment that is increasingly conflict-ridden and unstable, only a combination of effective multilateralism, joint soft power withand credible hard power can confront major security challenges, notably the refugee crisisproliferation of weapons of mass destruction, violation of security order in Europe, terrorism, conflicts in the Eastern and Southern neighbourhoods, proxy wars and, hybrid warfare, and challenging assertive behaviour by Russia and Chinathe refugee crises; takes the view that it is necessary to tackle the root causes of instability and of forced and irregular migration, namely poverty, the lack of economic opportunities, armed conflicts, bad governance and, climate change, increasing sectarianism and spread of extremist ideologies;
Amendment 108 #
2017/2121(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Underlines the need to intensify the fight against Islamist terrorism in the Southern neighbourhood and among the neighbours of our neighbours; urges the need for concerted diplomatic efforts on the part of the EU, the US and other international alliectors, to convince players in the region, such as Turkey, the Gulf states and Iran, of the need for a common strategy to address this global challenge; believes that these diplomatic efforts should be accompanied by the wide range of other tools and instruments at the EU’s disposal;
Amendment 129 #
2017/2121(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. Welcomes the continued successful implementation of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), agreed by the EU3 +3 with Iran, by all parties, including Iran as confirmed by the reports issued by the IAEA (International Atomic Energy Agency); stresses that the continued full implementation of this agreement by all parties is key to global efforts on non- proliferation and conflict resolution in the Middle East; is therefore concerned by the uncertainty created by the statements of the members of the US administration regarding the US continued commitment to the JCPOA; calls on the Council and the EEAS to prepare effective measures to protect the interest of the EU, including its economic actors, should the US decide to withdraw from the JCPOA, or take actions inconsistent with its letter and spirit;
Amendment 139 #
2017/2121(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 b (new)
Paragraph 7 b (new)
7b. Is strongly opposed to the threat of the US extraterritorial sanctions against European companies that engage in legal and transparent business activities in third countries; calls on the Council and the EEAS to consistently raise this concern in their dialogue with the US Government and device a united and effective EU approach to protect the competitiveness and legitimate interests of the European economic actors subject extraterritorial sanctions;
Amendment 142 #
2017/2121(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 c (new)
Paragraph 7 c (new)
7c. Calls on the Council and the Member States to effectively promote compliance with international humanitarian law, as provided in the relevant guidelines; calls, in this respect, on all the Member States to strictly adhere to the Council Common Position 2008/944/CFSP of 8 December 2008 on arms trade, and withdraw licences for arms sales in situations where clear violations of the Common Position exist;
Amendment 161 #
2017/2121(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Strongly believes that a new approach to the EU’s relations with its Eastern neighbours is needed; believes that supporting those countries that wish to have closer ties to the EU must be a top priority for EU foreign policy; wbelcomesieves that the prolongation of sanctions against Russia and continues to see fullis an inevitable outcome of the failure to implementation of the Minsk agreements and continues to see such implementation by all sides as the basis for a sustainable political solution to the conflict in Eastern Ukraine; emphasizes that the possibility of more cooperative relations with Russia, including lifting of sanctions, is premised on full respect by Russia of European security order and international law; reiterates its commitment to the independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine and all the other Eastern Partnership countries within itstheir internationally recognised borders; stresses that Russia’s decision of 21 March 2014 to incorporate Crimea into the Russian Federation remains illegal, and deplores the subsequent decision of the Russian authorities to give all inhabitants of Crimea Russian passports;
Amendment 174 #
2017/2121(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Recognises the importance of selective engagement and, where possible, dialogue with Russia so as to ensure accountability and to maintain the possibility of future cooperation on resolving global crises where there is a clear EU interestin areas of common interests, such as counter-terrorism, proliferation of weapons of mass destruction, trade, the Arctic, conflict resolution in the Middle East and North Korea, and to maintain the possibility of future cooperation on resolving global crises where there is a clear EU interest; strongly urges the European Council and the Russian Federation to remove all members of parliament from their respective "black lists" of sanctioned persons;
Amendment 206 #
2017/2121(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Reiterates the need for a strategic refocus on the Western Balkans, giving a fresh impetus to a credible EU enlargement policy and strengthening the rule of law and the resilience of state institutions; is convinced that regional reconciliation and integration through the transatlantic institutional architecture is the best means to address the dangers stemming from destabilising foreign interference, organised crime, disinformation and hybrid threats;
Amendment 328 #
2017/2121(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Believes that Europe should increase defence cooperation with European security priorities in mind, including territorial integrity, the link between external and internal security, and risk control in the periphery of Europe; welcomes in this context the Implementation Plan on Security and Defence; considers that the European Defence Agency (EDA) capabilities and permanent structured cooperation (PESCO) should be used to their full potential; urges the Member States to provide additional funding to that end;
Amendment 354 #
2017/2121(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22
Paragraph 22
22. Believes that Europe must build a virtuous alliance between the private and public sectors and should develop a strategic relationship with the USshould develop a strategic relationship with the US based on the respect for common values, international law and multilateralism;
Amendment 10 #
2017/2052(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Highlights that critical transport infrastructure should be considered of strategic interest for the European Union;
Amendment 76 #
2017/2052(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Considers that an upgraded and more effective Connecting Europe Facility (CEF), which covers all transport nodes and all modes of transport, including road infrastructure, and focuses on interconnections, is necessary; stresses that the investment in transport infrastructure is an investment in long-term growth and jobs;
Amendment 124 #
2017/2052(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 9 – subparagraph 1 (new)
Paragraph 9 – subparagraph 1 (new)
Recalls that ports are not only gateways to trade, but also play an important role as energy nodes and industry clusters; underlines that ports require sufficient funding in order to face the current and future challenges for providing smart, efficient and sustainable transport systems; recognises that ports can play an important role in decarbonising the economy, by offering alternative energy solutions;
Amendment 118 #
2017/0290(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Directive 92/106/EEC
Article 1 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
Article 1 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
Non-road legs using inland waterway or maritime transport for which there is no equivalent road transport alternative or which are unavoidable in a commercially viable transport operation, shall not be taken into consideration for the purposes of the combined transport operations.
Amendment 195 #
2017/0290(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3
Directive 92/106/EEC
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point j – point ii
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point j – point ii
- (ii) when available, a signature or seal of the relevant rail or port authoritiesauthority or the responsible body in the relevant terminals (railway station or port) concerned along the non-road leg operation confirming that the relevant part of the non-road leg has been completed.
Amendment 259 #
2017/0290(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5
Directive 92/106/EEC
Article 6 – paragraph 5a (new)
Article 6 – paragraph 5a (new)
5 a. Such additional measures shall incentivise the use of non-road transport legs. Member states shall include measures for strengthening the competitiveness of waterborne transport, such as financial incentives for using short sea shipping routes or inland waterways or for the creation of new short sea links.
Amendment 252 #
2016/2327(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Urges the Commission and the Member States to limitencourage the financing of transport initiatives that contribute to climate action, sustainability of transport and/or public health in their future investment policies and tools like the European Fund for Strategic Investments (EFSI), Trans- European Transport network (TEN-T), Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) and Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) financing to initiatives that contribute to climate action; . Notes that the general objectives of the Connecting Europe Facility are to address missing links, to contribute to projects with a European added value, as well as to support projects with significant societal benefits.
Amendment 450 #
2016/2327(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 30
Paragraph 30
30. Stresses that, in order to address current market barriers to ship efficiency and lower emissions, transparency and the real transport work data in the EU Monitoring, Reporting, Verification (MRV) system should be preserved if and when the EU decides to align itsCalls on the Commission to align the EU Monitoring, Reporting, Verification (MRV) system with the International Maritime Organisation’s (IMO) Data Collection System (DCS), as soon as it is operational;
Amendment 59 #
2016/2312(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Commends the consensual adoption of the constitutional amendments for judicial reform and the adoption of laws on the institutional reorganisation of the judiciary; calls for the swift adoption and implementation of all relevant accompanying laws and by-laws, in particular the law on the re-evaluation (vetting) of judges, prosecutors and legal advisors; notes that the application of the vetting law has been suspended by the Constitutional Court, and that the latter has requested the ruling by the Constitutional Court on the constitutionality of the vetting law following a positive opinion ofby the Venice Commission on its constitutionality; reiterates that a comprehensive judicial reform is a major demand by Albania’s citizens for re- establishing trust in their political representatives and public institutions, and that the credibility and effectiveness of the overall reform process, including the fight against corruption and organised crime, depend on the success of the vetting process and judicial reform;
Amendment 91 #
2016/2312(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Notes the efforts towards a more citizen-friendly public administration and steady progress in the implementation of public administration reform; calls for further progress in strengthening the application of the Civil Service Law and the LawCode onf Administrative Procedures, in order to safeguard the independence of regulatory bodies, improve recruitment procedures based on merit and performance, and enhance institutional and human resource capacities, with a view to ensuring efficient conduct of EU accession negotiations; commends the National Council for European Integration on its initiatives to enhance the capacities of public administration and civil society in monitoring the implementation of accession-related reforms; stresses the need to safeguard the independence of regulatory and oversight bodies;
Amendment 142 #
2016/2312(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Urges the competent authorities to continue improving the climate of inclusion and tolerance for all minorities in the country, including by enhancing the role of the State Committee on Minorities; calls on Albania to adopt the framework law on the protection of minorities; as regards Roma and Egyptians, calls for continued efforts in improving their access to employment, education, health, social housing and legal aid; is concerned that, despite improvements, the inclusion of Roma children in the education system remains the lowest in the region;
Amendment 151 #
2016/2312(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 a (new)
Paragraph 12 a (new)
12 a. Continues to be concerned about discrimination against and lack of appropriate measures for the protection of women and girls belonging to disadvantaged and marginalized groups; calls on the competent authorities to continue awareness raising and prevention of domestic violence and to improve support to victims of domestic violence;
Amendment 206 #
2016/2312(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Notes that the number of unfounded asylum applications lodged by Albanians in EU Member States has increased again; urges the government to intensify awareness-raising and prevention efforts in this regard; stresses the need to provide sufficient human resources to the Directorate-General for Borders and Migration and the Border Police as well as to improve relevant inter-institutional cooperation in order to better counter irregular migration;
Amendment 224 #
2016/2312(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 a (new)
Paragraph 19 a (new)
19 a. Welcomes Albania's constructive role in promoting regional cooperation and good neighbourly relations with other enlargement countries and neighbouring EU Member States; notes the recent frictions in relations between Albania and Greece and recommends to both sides to avoid actions or statements that could have a negative impact on them;
Amendment 9 #
2016/2310(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 8
Citation 8
— having regard to the political agreement (the so-called ‘'Przhžino Agreement’') reached between the four main political parties in Skopje on 2 June and 15 July 2015, and the four-party agreement on its implementation of 20 July and 31 August 2016,
Amendment 14 #
2016/2310(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 15 a (new)
Citation 15 a (new)
- whereas the title "former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia" is used in the title of the report and in Recital A but all other references to the country's name in the text and agreed amendments are changed to "its," "the country," "it" and similar non-specific terms; the title "Republic of Macedonia" is not used in the text but the word "Macedonian" is retained;
Amendment 18 #
2016/2310(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas voters participated in large numbers in the early parliamentary elections held in Macedonia had a very high turnout;
Amendment 36 #
2016/2310(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C
Recital C
C. whereas some of the key issues in the reform process include reform of the judiciary, public administration and media, youth unemployment and a review of the implementation of OFA;
Amendment 37 #
2016/2310(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C a (new)
Recital C a (new)
C a. whereas there is common understanding between the Commission, the Council and the Parliament that the maintenance of the positive recommendation to open accession negotiations with the country is dependent/conditional on progress with the implementation of the Pržino Agreement and substantial progress in the implementation of the Urgent Reform Priorities;
Amendment 39 #
2016/2310(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C b (new)
Recital C b (new)
C b. whereas the Council has been blocking progress due to the unresolved name issue with Greece; whereas bilateral issues should not be used as a pretext to obstruct the swift start of negotiations with the EU;
Amendment 50 #
2016/2310(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E
Recital E
E. whereas accession negotiations should be opened upon the fulfilment of required conditions; whereas the country hwas been considered for many years as one of the most advanced countriesadvanced in terms of alignment with the acquis;
Amendment 79 #
2016/2310(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Welcomes the respect for fundamental freedoms shown at the elections of 11 December 2016; notes that OSCE/ODIHR considers that the elections were competitive, but took place in an environment characterised by widespread public mistrust in institutions and the political establishment; urges all political parties to accept its results in the interest of domestic stability[A1] and underlines their responsibility to ensure that there is no backsliding into political crisis; calls for a swift formation of a new government in order to make use of the mandate to carry on with necessary reforms to ensure the country's Euro- Atlantic integration and a European perspective for the benefit of the country and its citizens; considers cross- party cooperation essential for addressing pressing domestic and EU-related challenges, also in order to maintain the positive recommendation to open EU membership negotiations;
Amendment 89 #
2016/2310(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Notes that the electoral process has improved, including the legal framework, voters’' lists and the media environment;a more balanced media coverage hopes that the alleged irregularities and shortcomings, including voter intimidation, vote buying, abuse of public resources, will also be addressed effectively by the competent authorities in view of the local elections in May 2017; urges the national authorities to address the recommendations of the OSCE/ODIHR and the Venice Commission; stresses the need for a de- politicisation of the work of the electoral administration in order to increase the public’'s trust in future elections;
Amendment 101 #
2016/2310(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Expects the new government, as a first priority, in cooperation with other parties, to accelerate EU-related reforms; reiterates its support for the opening of accession negotiations, conditional on the progress of the implementation of the Przhžino Agreement and the Urgent Reform Prioritiesto ensure its full, tangible and sustainable implementation and substantial progress in the implementation of the Urgent Reform Priorities on systemic reforms on the rule of law including in relation to breaches of fundamental rights, judicial independence, media freedom, elections, corruption, politicisation of state institutions and state/party blurring and failures of oversight; continues to be convinced that negotiations can generate much-needed reforms and positively influence the resolution of bilateral disputes;
Amendment 109 #
2016/2310(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Urges once again that the political will be shownand ownership be shown by all the parties to fully implement the Urgent Reform Priorities and the Przhžino Agreement; calls on the Commission to assess, at its earliest convenience but before the end of 2017, the country’'s progress on implementation and to report back to Parliament; while recalling that long overdue reforms need to be launched and implemented, supports the continuation of the High Level Accession Dialogue (HLAD) for systematically assisting the country in this endeavour; draws attention to the potential negative consequences of further delays in the country’'s accession process;
Amendment 126 #
2016/2310(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Urges all parties to demonstrate the political will to overcome the divisive political environment, polarisation, lack of culture of compromise and re-engage in dialogue; emphasises again the key role of parliament in the democratic development of the country and as the forum for political dialogue and representation; calls for its oversight functions to be strengthened; urges the smooth operation of the parliamentary committees on the interception of communications and on security and counterintelligence, their unhindered access to the necessary data and testimonies in order to provide credible parliamentary control over relevant services;
Amendment 133 #
2016/2310(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Notes some progress, although limited, in reforming public administration including the steps to implement the new legal framework on human resources management; remains concerned about the politicisation of public administration and that civil servants are subject to political pressure; urges the new government to enhance professionalism, neutrality and independence at all levels; stresses the need to complete the 2017- 2022 public administration reform strategy, including by making sufficient budget allocations for its implementation, and to strengthen relevant administrative capacity;
Amendment 142 #
2016/2310(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Regrets the backsliding in the reform of the judiciary, which should be allowed to function independently; deplores recurrent political interference in its work including in the appointment and promotion of judges and prosecutors, as well as the cases of selective justice; urges once again that the political will be demonstrated to progress in judicial reform including by improving transparency in the appointment and promotion procedures and by reducing the length of court proceedings; calls on the authorities to ensure the professionalism of the Judicial Council and the Prosecutors Council;
Amendment 147 #
2016/2310(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. NReiterates the importance of a thorough and independent investigation, without hindrance, of the allegations of wrong-doing brought to the fore by the wiretaps, and the related failures of oversight; recalls the importance of the mandate and the work of both the Special Prosecutor and the Parliamentary Committee of Inquiry to look, respectively, into legal accountability and political responsibility; notes that the Special Prosecutor has raised the first criminal indictments concerning wrongdoings arising from the wiretaps; is concerned about attacks and obstruction against her work and the lack of cooperation from other institutions; considers it essential for the democratic process to enable the Special Prosecutor’'s Office to carry out thorough investigations in full autonomy, unhindered; calls for the Office to be given full support, the conditions and time necessary to complete their important work; calls for obstructions in the courts for referring evidence to the Special Prosecutor to be ended, and for support for amendments to the law to ensure her autonomous authority for witness protection with respect to the cases for which her office is responsible;
Amendment 182 #
2016/2310(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Remains concerned about radical and unjustified public attacks on CSOs and foreign representatives by politicians and the media; acknowledges and encourages the important role played by CSOs in monitoring, supporting and improving democratic processes; is concerned about limited government commitment and insufficient cooperation with CSOs at all levels; urges the competent authorities to include CSOs in policymaking in a regular and structured manner;
Amendment 212 #
2016/2310(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Reiterates that the interethnic situation remains fragile; urges all political parties and CSOs to actively promote an inclusive and tolerant multi-ethnic and multi-religious society and to strengthen coexistence and dialogue; reminds the new government and party leaders of their commitment to fully implement the OFA and to complete its reviewoverdue review at the earliest, in an inclusive and transparent manner, including policy recommendations;
Amendment 217 #
2016/2310(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Is concerned over freedom of expression and the media, the use of hate speech, the cases of intimidation and self- censorship, systemic political interference and pressure, including through the editorial policies and the absence of investigative and balanced reporting; urges the new government to enforce transparent and objective criteria on public service announcements to replace government advertising; calls on the new government to ensure that intimidation or violence against journalists is investigated and that those responsible be brought to justice; underlines the need for the sustainability and autonomy of the public service broadcast;
Amendment 251 #
2016/2310(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Is concerned about the significant shortcomings in the field of the environment, in particular in the area of air and water pollution; calls for a comprehensive policy and strategy on climate action to be developed that is in line with the EU 2030 framework for climate policy and for the ratification and implementation of the Paris Climate Agreement;
Amendment 299 #
2016/2310(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22
Paragraph 22
22. Welcomes Macedonia’'s continued constructive role in regional and international cooperation; commends the increased alignment with EU foreign policy (73 %); reiterates the importance of finalising the negotiations on a bilateral treaty with Bulgaria, aimed at strengthening good neighbourly relations;
Amendment 311 #
2016/2310(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23
Paragraph 23
23. Welcomes the tangible results from the confidence-building measures with Greece; strongly reiterates its invitation to the Vice- President/High Representative (VP/HR) and the Commission to develop, if asked by relevant parties, new initiatives to overcome the remaining differences and to work, in cooperation with the two countries and the UN Special Representative, on a mutually acceptable solution ton the name issue and to report back to Parliament thereon;
Amendment 24 #
2016/2067(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Notes that the EU’s security environment has deteriorated considerably, becoming more fluid, more dangerous and less predictable; notes that threats are both conventional and hybrid, generated by both state and non-state actors, and coming from the South and the East, and that they affect the Member States differently, thus prevencomplicating a more common approach;
Amendment 306 #
2016/2067(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23
Paragraph 23
23. Supports the Commission’s defence-related initiatives such as the Defence Action Plan and the Defence Industrial Policy; supports further involvement of the Commission in defence, through extensive and well- focused research, planning and implementation; welcomes the Preparatory Action for CSDP-related research and asks for adequate funding by the Member States for the remainder of the current multiannual financial framework (MFF); supports the development of an EU Defence Research Programme under the next MFF (2021- 2027), if the Member States provide the necessary additional financial resources;
Amendment 88 #
2016/2062(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Notes that the Commission announced an evaluation of the ground handling services Directive in its Communication on an Aviation Strategy for Europe; recalls its strong opposition of the previous Commission's proposal for a revision, which resulted in a formal withdrawal of the proposal by the Commission in December 2014; reiterates its view that a further liberalisation of ground handling services would lead to a deterioration of working conditions at Union airports;
Amendment 106 #
2016/2062(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. BelievUnderlines that the European aviation sector can fits into a competitive global environment by further building on and developing its assets; believes that competition from third countries, if fair, should be seen as an opportunity to develop further a European aviation model; insists that the EU and its Member States take all necessary steps to defend the European aviation industry against unfair competition from third states and ensure a level playing field including respect to universally recognised ILO standards;
Amendment 217 #
2016/2062(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Notes that public and private financing in the aviation sector is vital to guarantee territorial cohesion, foster innovation and maintain or regain European leadership of our industry; recalls that all financing must respect EU state aid guidelines and competition law; recognises the importance of non- aeronautical revenue in financing aviation infrastructure, through which European airports are able to provide services and facilities to passengers and ensure air travel remains affordable and accessible;
Amendment 276 #
2016/2062(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Acknowledges the substantial costs spent on security measures; stresses that security challenges posed to the aviation sector will only be greater in the future, requiring an immediateStresses that ongoing security challenges posed to the aviation sector will require sufficient and well-trained security personnel, a shift to a more intelligence-based and reactive security system, and an improvement of the security of airports’' facilities so that they can adapt to evolving threats without requiring constant updates; calls on the Commission to look into the possibility of deepening the one- stop security concept, and of developing a EU pre-check system allowing pre-registered EU travellers to go through a lighter and faster screeningto tackle emerging threats like cyber-attacks; urges the Member States to commit to share intelligence systematically and to exchange best practices on airport and aviation security systems;
Amendment 98 #
2016/2052(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Encourages the European Council to lead the progressive framing of the EDU and to provide additional financial resources ensuring its implementation, with a view to its establishment under the next multiannual political and financial framework of the EU (MFF); takes the view that the Lisbon Treaty provides a solid basis for the EDU;
Amendment 104 #
2016/2052(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Notes that a stronger role for the European Union in defence related research and development has implications on related policy areas such as arms exports; takes the view that the European Parliament should be involved in the development of a binding EU-wide arms exports regime covering arms and ammunitions developed through EU- funded research and development programmes;
Amendment 118 #
2016/2052(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Takes the view that the Union should dedicate own means to fosteringsupport greater and more systematic European defence cooperation among the Member States, including permanent structured cooperation (PESCO); is convinced that the use of EU funds would be a clear expression of cohesion and solidarity, and that this would allow all Member States to improve their military capabilities in a more common effort;
Amendment 174 #
2016/2052(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. WelcomNotes the ongoing work on setting- up a preparatory action for a future EU defence research programme starting in 2021 as requested by the European Council (EUCO) 2013 and 2015; calls on the Member States to outline future cooperative programmes in which EU funded defence research can build a starting point;
Amendment 185 #
2016/2052(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Stresses the importance of putting in place the necessary measures to allow a working, accessible, transparent and simple European market in defence equipment in order to enable Member States to reach better defence and security budget maximisation; is concerned that the progress towards improved competitiveness, and greater transparency, and less red tape in the defence sector has been slow so far, and that a sound European defence industrial policy is still missing;
Amendment 256 #
2016/2052(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 – indent 2
Paragraph 16 – indent 2
- a subsequent and more ambitious defence research programme, bridging the gap to the next MFF, if the necessary additional financial resources are provided by the Member States;
Amendment 265 #
2016/2052(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 – indent 3
Paragraph 16 – indent 3
Amendment 31 #
2016/2036(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas the EU is now surrounded by an arc of instability, as large parts of the Middle East and North Africa are engulfed in ethno-religious conflicts and proxy wars and terrorist groups such as ISIS and the Jabhat al-Nusra Front proliferate throughout the region, while an aggressive, revisionist Russia continues to violate its neighbours’ sovereignty and openly challenges the European security order;
Amendment 53 #
2016/2036(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas these conflicts have direct and serious consequences for the security and well-being of European citizens, as they increasingly spill over into the EU, be it in the form of terrorism, or massive refugee flows, or disinformation campaigns aimed at dividing our societies;
Amendment 61 #
2016/2036(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C a (new)
Recital C a (new)
Ca. whereas an aggressive Russia continues to violate its neighbours' sovereignty and openly challenges the European security order, be it in the form of disinformation campaigns aimed at dividing our societies or in the form of providing financial support to EU sceptical and fascist groups within the Union;
Amendment 69 #
2016/2036(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Recalls what many seem to have forgotten, namely that the European Union is one of the greatest achievements in European history and that the transformative power of the EU has brought peace, stability and prosperity to its citizens; emphasises that the EU remains the largest economic power, the most generous donor of humanitarian and development assistance, and a frontrunner in global multilateral diplomacy on issues such as climate change, non-proliferation of weapons and human rights;
Amendment 86 #
2016/2036(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Considers that the current crisis is also an opportunity for the EU if it is used to make the EU work better; recalls that European citizens see an effective common foreign and security policy as a priority area of action for the EU and that this is one of the areas where European cooperation can yield most value added; emphasises, therefore, that Member States must change their mentality since nowadays thinking aboutconsidering foreign policy and security in a narrow minded national perspective is obsolete; is convinced that no single Member State alone is able to tackle any of the challenges we face today; urges Member States to finally show sufficient levels of political will and trust in one another to make it possible to use the tools at hand in a concerted manner in order to pursue our interests and values; reiterates that the EU can only be a strong global player on an equal footing with other major powers if all Member States speak with one voice and act together in the framework of a strong EU foreign policy;
Amendment 108 #
2016/2036(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Stresses that an effective implementation of the EU Global Strategy presented by the VP/HR in June 2016 is not possible without strong commitment, ownership, political will and leadership from the Member States; highlights that the appropriate resources need to be allocated toby the Member States for the implementation of this strategy, in particular in the crucial area of security and defence;
Amendment 123 #
2016/2036(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Welcomes the intention of devising an implementation plan on security and defence; underlines that this implementation plan should be complemented by a White Book process, which would specify the level of ambition, tasks, requirements and capability priorities for European defence; calls on the VP/HR, in close cooperation with Member States and the Commission, to start working on such a White Book as a matter of priority in order to deliver first results in the first semester of 2017;
Amendment 131 #
2016/2036(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Is of the opinion that the Global Strategy should be revised regularly, in synchrony with the electoral cycle and the entry into office of each new Commission, in order to check if its objectives and priorities still fit with the challenges and threats;
Amendment 139 #
2016/2036(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Highlights that EU external action needs to be based on the three pillars that could be defined as the ‘three Ds’: Defenceiplomacy, Development and Diplomacyefence;
Amendment 153 #
2016/2036(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Emphasises that the EU must strengthen its security and defence capabilities, as it can only use its full potential as a global power if it combines its unrivalled soft power with hard power; recalls that strongerufficient civilian and military capacities are key elements for the EU to fully respond to crises, build the resilience of partners and protect Europe; notes that since power politics is again dominating international relations, defence and deterrence capabilities are critical for our leverage in diplomatic talks; in this regard, reiterates that the Common Security and Defence Policy needs to be strengthened, as the only realistic way to strengthen our defence capabilities in a time of budgetary constraints is to increase synergies by stepping up defence cooperation;
Amendment 235 #
2016/2036(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Welcomes the ongoing work on the European Defence Action Plan and the Commission’s efforts to maximise defence cooperation, including through incentives in areas such as research, transport, space, cyber, energy and industrial policies; notes the proposal by the French President for a European Security and Defence Fund, and supports the development of new and innovative financing and investment concepts, including through the European Investment Bank; supports the proposals for a ‘European Semester for Defence’ and calls on the VP/HR to present concrete proposals to this effect; commends the European Defence Agency’s role in fostering and coordinating capability development, and calls for its strengthening, notably by increasing its budget through an allocation of the additional resources by the Member States;
Amendment 256 #
2016/2036(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Welcomes the Warsaw Summit Declaration, particularly the Joint Declaration on NATO-EU cooperation adopted during the Warsaw Summit; fully supports deepened cooperation between NATO and the EU in the areas of cybersecurity, migration, and the response to hybrid threats; invites the VP/HR to present specific proposals for the follow-up to the Warsaw Joint Declaration by the end of 2016; is convinced that NATO is crucial for the collective security of Europe;
Amendment 273 #
2016/2036(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Emphasises that the security of EU Member States is undividable and that in line with Article 42(7) TEU all Member States must enjoy the same level of security; believes it is crucial to strengthen the European security architecture, which is based on the Helsinki Final Act of 1975 and which has been severely damaged by Russia’s illegal military interventions in Crimea and eastern Ukraine;
Amendment 281 #
2016/2036(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 a (new)
Paragraph 15 a (new)
15a. Believes it is crucial to strengthen the European security architecture, which is based on the Helsinki Final Act of 1975 and which has been severely damaged by Russia's illegal military interventions in Crimea and eastern Ukraine;
Amendment 286 #
2016/2036(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Takes the view that it is time to define a new, more realistic strategy for the EU’s relations with Russia, based on credible deterrence but also on dialogue in areas of common interest; stresses that sanctions have proven to be the most effective means for deterring Russian aggression; recalls that the full implementation of the Minsk agreement is a prerequisite forrecalls that the suspension of sanctions; insists that the EU should consider imposing further sanctions in case Russia continues to violate international law; believes it is in the common interest of the EU and Russia to achieve a better relationship, provided international law is applieds conditioned on the implementation of the Minsk agreement;
Amendment 328 #
2016/2036(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Urges the EU to step up its cooperation with its Eastern partners in order to strengthen rule of law and economic and social prosperity as much as their resilience and independence;
Amendment 336 #
2016/2036(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Believes that a deepening of the relationship with the US and Canada is of strategic interest to the EU, while at the same time it is important for the EU to strengthen its relationship with Central and South America;
Amendment 349 #
2016/2036(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Emphasises that ensuring peace and stability on our continent, in our neighbourhood and in Africa must now be at the heart of Europe’s action; takes the view that it is necessary to tackle the root causes of instability and forced and irregular migration, namely poverty, the lack of economic opportunities, armed conflict, bad governance, climate change and mistaken trade policies which do not address these challenges; believes that security, economic and social development and trade are parts of the same comprehensive strategy; calls for European and international action (UN/G20) against illegal financial transfers out of Africa;
Amendment 405 #
2016/2036(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23
Paragraph 23
23. Highlights the importance of finding a sustainable solution to the conflict in Syria; supports the UN-led efforts to facilitate negotiations between all parties to the Syrian conflict on an inclusive political settlement; calls on the EU to use its leverage over key actors such as Iran, Saudi Arabia, US and Russia to ensure that they take a constructive position; emphasises that the use of sanctions shcould be considered in case some of the actors involved do not deliver on their commitments;
Amendment 483 #
2016/2036(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 29
Paragraph 29
29. Recalls the importance of Europe’s normative power, and calls for the further strengthening of the EU’s cultural and science diplomacy in order to project and promote European strengths and values beyond our borders; also points out the power of economic diplomacy, and in particularter alia sanctions, as a tool for enforcing EU polices;
Amendment 490 #
2016/2036(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 30
Paragraph 30
30. Highlights the role of parliamentary diplomacy and the need for a strengthened role of parliaments in the implementation of the Common Foreign and Security Policy, including through intensified cooperation between the European Parliament and national parliaments on matters of EU foreign and security policyin strengthening political cooperation with the EU's partners;
Amendment 494 #
2016/2036(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 30 a (new)
Paragraph 30 a (new)
30a. Highlights the need for a strengthened role of national parliaments in the implementation of the Common Foreign and Security Policy, including through intensified cooperation between the European Parliament and national parliaments on matters of EU foreign and security policy;
Amendment 504 #
2016/2036(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 32
Paragraph 32
32. Stresses that the financial means available for the EU’s external action are not commensurate to the challenges we are facing; calls in this regard for a substantial increase in the resources available under heading IV of the MFF, through an increase of the overall budget by the Member States, in the context of the upcoming mid-term review;
Amendment 506 #
2016/2036(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 33
Paragraph 33
33. Calls also for more accountability and transparency, in particular in relation to the negotiation of international agreements;
Amendment 109 #
2015/2343(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital K
Recital K
K. whereas the Union’s future annual and multiannual programming should include defence policy; whereas the Member States should provide the necessary additional financial means to the Union's budget; whereas the Commission should initiate the work on appropriate interinstitutional agreements, including an EU Defence White Book, for a first implementation under the next multiannual financial and political framework of the EU;
Amendment 168 #
2015/2343(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Considers that where the TEU provides that the Council acts by a qualified majority to adopt decisions under the CSDP, in particular those under Articles 45(2) and 46(2) TEU, all expenditure to which the implementation of such decisions gives rise should be charged to the Union budget; considers that, to that end, there is a need for additional funding or co-funding from Member States;
Amendment 176 #
2015/2343(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Considers, therefore, that the European Defence Agency (EDA) and PESCO should be treated as Union institutions sui generis, as is the case with the European External Action Service (EEAS); recalls that the European Parliament should, jointly with the Council, exercise legislative and budgetary functions, as well as functions of political control and consultation as laid down in the Treaties; considers that this requires amending the Financial Regulation in order to include EDA and PESCO in Article 2(b) thereof, with a specific section in the Union budget;
Amendment 196 #
2015/2343(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 a (new)
Paragraph 8 a (new)
8 a. Calls on the Member States to provide the necessary additional financial means needed in order to finance the administrative and operational costs of EDA and PESCO from the Union budget, since cuts in other areas in favour of defence policy could be detrimental;
Amendment 323 #
2015/2343(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23 c (new)
Paragraph 23 c (new)
23 c. Regrets that Member States have not duly implemented the Common Position 944/2008/CFSP on Arms Exports, in this way undermining the Union's own security; considers that arms exports of EU Member States should be subject to common EU-wide political criteria rather than individual economic considerations; underlines the need for the European Union to develop a stronger export control regime for security- and defence-related goods and services; calls on the Commission, in consultation with the EEAS, to develop a proposal on how to strengthen the implementation of the eight criteria of Common Position 944/2008/CFSP on arms exports, under which weapons, ammunition, defence equipment and technologies can be exported to third countries;
Amendment 362 #
2015/2343(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27
Paragraph 27
27. Considers that during the stand-up, standby and stand-down phases the Union should cover all EU Battlegroup costs; in this context calls for the reform of the ATHENA mechanism;
Amendment 33 #
2015/2272(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas the threats identified in the 2003 European Security Strategy – terrorism, weapons of mass destruction, regional conflicts, state failure and organised crime – remain for the most part relevant; whereas today the EU is faced with a number of additional challenges, such as the attempts by revisionist powers to redraw borders by force and challenge rules-based global orderchallenges to the European post- Cold War order as established through the Helsinki Principles and the Paris Charter of 1990, climate change, major migratory flows, and cyber and hybrid warfare and threats;
Amendment 81 #
2015/2272(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Notes that the primary objective of the EU foreign and security policy must be to guaranteemaintain the security of its citizens, safety and prosperity of all citizens living in the EU and of its territory while safeguarding its values and societal model and pursuing its fundamental interests. The EU must therefore ensure both its internal and its external resilience, its capacity to anticipate, pre-empt and resolve predictable threats and to be prepared to take swift action on unpredictable threats, and its capacity to recover from various types of attack, as well as safeguarding security of supply of energy and raw materials;
Amendment 89 #
2015/2272(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Believes that inclusive multilateral diplomacy under the leadership of the VP/HR is a crucial tool in conflict resolution in the neighbourhood; believes that more links and synergies need to be made between diplomacy and home affairs;
Amendment 93 #
2015/2272(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 b (new)
Paragraph 1 b (new)
1b. Believes that the EU should be a constructive and resilient global actor with a regional focus and contribute to making multilateral global governance more effective;
Amendment 105 #
2015/2272(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Notes that in future the EU and its Members States will have to rely less on thbe more Uunited States andand prepared to take greater responsibility for their own security and territorial defence while continuing to cooperate with international partners in the framework of NATO. Calls on the EU and the Member States, therefore, to improve their strategic autonomy regarding defence capabilities and capacities, in order to be prepared to respond to the broad spectrum of civilian and military threats and risks, in full complementarity with NATO;
Amendment 146 #
2015/2272(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Believes that a principal objective should be to move towards voluntary joint defence forces and the framing of a common defence policy which will ultimately lead to a common defence. Supports, therefore,Supports the drafting of a White paper on EU Defence, thereby updating the Helsinki Headline Goal from 1999;
Amendment 171 #
2015/2272(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Notes the vital importance of strengthening EU-NATO cooperation, and supports the establishment of European forces which complementstrengthen NATO in territorial defence and are able to conduct intervention operations autonomously beyond the EU’s borders;
Amendment 199 #
2015/2272(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Believes that in order to gain more credibility as a global security and foreign policy actor, the EU should take greater responsibility and focus on filling the security vacuum in its neighbourhood and among our neighbours’for establishing, maintaining and supporting security, stability, rule of law and prosperity in its neighbourshood;
Amendment 219 #
2015/2272(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Is of the opinion that in order to build stability and peace, the EU should keep up its enlargement commitments and continue cooperation with very closely associated countries within the context of the newly revised European Neighbourhood Policy (ENP); recalls that according to Article 49 TEU any European state may apply to become a member of the European Union, provided it adheres to the Copenhagen criteria and the principles of democracy and respect for fundamental freedoms and human and minority rights, and ensures the rule of law;
Amendment 253 #
2015/2272(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
Amendment 269 #
2015/2272(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
Amendment 276 #
2015/2272(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Believes that the EU should be a constructive and resilient global actor with a regional focus and aspire to be a ‘rule- maker’, establishing efficientcontribute to making multilateral global governance more effective;
Amendment 319 #
2015/2272(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
Amendment 340 #
2015/2272(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 a (new)
Paragraph 15 a (new)
15a. Believes that a strengthening and renewal of the structures of international order cannot be achieved without engaging Asia and especially China; calls on the VP/HR to identify common objectives, interests and different perspectives, and to take account of China's increased geopolitical weight and its control of strategic assets and critical infrastructure worldwide, including in Europe;
Amendment 341 #
2015/2272(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 b (new)
Paragraph 15 b (new)
15b. Emphasises that China's global ambitions should be taken in consideration in the EU's Global Strategy, noting opportunities and challenges; believes that this strategy must imperatively go beyond economic relations and focus on Comprehensive EU-China relations, China's role in the UN, its influence in regional conflicts in its neighbourhood, and on its contribution in addressing global threats, such as climate change, terrorism, migration and sustainable development;
Amendment 342 #
2015/2272(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 c (new)
Paragraph 15 c (new)
15c. Believes that the EU's relationship with ASEAN must be strengthened in order to develop a regional security architecture and promotion of the rule of law and human rights; building on its experience, the EU should encourage and assist ASEAN to become a basis for conflict prevention, confidence-building, international dialogue in order to prevent and reduce tensions in the region; believes that in that context, the EU should have a seat at the East Asia Summit, similarly to the United States;
Amendment 343 #
2015/2272(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 d (new)
Paragraph 15 d (new)
15d. Emphasises the vital role that connectivity projects such as the "One Belt - One Road" initiative can play in building strong and stable relations with Asia; highlights that the building of this cross-continent connection is an opportunity to engage China as well as Russia and Central Asia;
Amendment 366 #
2015/2272(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 a (new)
Paragraph 18 a (new)
18a. Promoting global climate action and sustainable development;
Amendment 370 #
2015/2272(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 a (new)
Paragraph 18 a (new)
18a. Acknowledges the potential threats of climate change and environmental damage on global stability and security;
Amendment 372 #
2015/2272(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 b (new)
Paragraph 18 b (new)
18b. Stresses the EU's responsibility to promote a sustainable global development and careful use of resources; emphasises the need to fight climate change and the EU's ambitious and central role in global climate action; calls on the EU and the Member States to be a reliable partner to third countries in order to implement the commitments of the Paris Agreement, in particular to deliver substantial technological and financial support for climate adaptation as well as greenhouse gas mitigation in developing countries; calls on EU diplomacy to advocate with its partners in order to reach, at least, the 100 billion dollar floor to be dedicated to the fight against climate change as of 2020;
Amendment 373 #
2015/2272(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 c (new)
Paragraph 18 c (new)
18c. Welcomes the Council conclusions of 15th February 2016 on climate diplomacy; commends the EU's commitment to encourage and support initiatives on renewable energies in Africa;
Amendment 374 #
2015/2272(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 d (new)
Paragraph 18 d (new)
18d. Stresses the need for climate diplomacy to play an important part of a comprehensive foreign and security policy of the EU; calls on the Global Strategy to prioritise diplomacy on climate policy goals;
Amendment 375 #
2015/2272(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 e (new)
Paragraph 18 e (new)
18e. Stresses the importance of the EU as a key player in climate diplomacy; underlines that the EU and the Member States have an enormous foreign policy capacity and must mobilise this network in order to implement the obligations resulting from the Paris Agreement;
Amendment 185 #
2015/2255(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Stresses the need for a new ground handling regulation, that will provide social protection for workers; cCalls for an improved Regulation (EC) No 1008/2008 to ensure binding application of national labour legislation for airlines having European operational bases and to improve the definition of ‘home base’ for crew members;
Amendment 76 #
2015/2063(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Supports the inclusion of representatives of civil society from third countries in the prevention of radicalisation. Civil society can make an important contribution to promoting open debate and dialogue in countries hitherto dominated by a culture in which political debate and freedom of opinion has been restricted;
Amendment 82 #
2015/2063(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 b (new)
Paragraph 5 b (new)
5b. Stresses the importance of working together with moderate leaders in the Muslim community both within the EU and in third countries to combat radicalisation; believes that inter-religious dialogue in individual countries, in regions, between Europe and third countries and throughout the world must be promoted and given substantial new impulses;
Amendment 90 #
2015/2063(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Notes with concern that some Member States are assessing the potential for recruiting former foreign fighters to assist in deradicalisation programmes; calls on Member States to proceed cautiously when introducing such programmes, especially where cooperation is linked to immunity from prosecution;
Amendment 570 #
2015/2005(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 28 – indent 1 a (new)
Paragraph 28 – indent 1 a (new)
- more clarity on the application of state aid rules for ports to create a pragmatic, predictable and stable environment enabling long-term port investment strategies, to reduce the administrative burden and to minimise the procedural timeframes,
Amendment 571 #
2015/2005(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 28 – indent 1 a (new)
Paragraph 28 – indent 1 a (new)
- coherence of state aid approaches and decisions concerning both EU funding and national or regional funding,
Amendment 277 #
2015/0277(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 14
Recital 14
(14) The Union should also lay down essential requirements for the safe provision of ground handling services, based on ground handling guidelines provided by existing rules and schemes provided by the industry on an international level.
Amendment 402 #
2015/0277(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 22
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 22
(22) ‘ground handling service’ means any safety-related service provided at aerodromes comprising safety related activities in the areas of ground administration and supervision, passenger handling, baggage handling, freight and mail handling, ramp handling, aircraft services, fuel and oil handling, aircraft maintenance, flight operations and crew administration, surface transport and catering;
Amendment 5 #
2013/2149(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 6 a (new)
Citation 6 a (new)
- having regard to the European Council conclusions on the Eastern Partnership of 19-20 December 2013,
Amendment 20 #
2013/2149(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas the European Neighbourhood Policy (ENP), in particular the Eastern Partnership (EaP), aims to extend the values and ideas of the founders of the EUis based on a community of values and the principles of liberty, democracy, respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms, and the rule of law;
Amendment 30 #
2013/2149(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas the EaP is directed at European countries and is a response to the European aspirations of the societies of the partner countriesstern Partnership aims to support the reform processes of six Eastern European countries with a view to accelerating their political association and economic integration with the European Union;
Amendment 35 #
2013/2149(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B a (new)
Recital B a (new)
Ba. whereas the participants of the Vilnius Summit in November 2013 reconfirmed their commitment to implement these guiding principles of the Eastern Partnership;
Amendment 55 #
2013/2149(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital F
Recital F
F. whereas the recent developments in the EaP countries and their relations with the EU are a warning that the EU is still not considered as the only political alternatives well as the outcome of the Vilnius Summit highlight the need to strengthen the strategic character of the Eastern Partnership;
Amendment 81 #
2013/2149(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Welcomes the initialling by Georgia and the Republic of Moldova of the Association Agreements, including provisions on Deep and Comprehensive Free Trade Areas, at the Vilnius Summit in November 2013 as well as the European Council conclusions of 19-20 December 2013 that reconfirmed the readiness of the EU to sign these agreements as soon as possible and no later than the end of August 2014; reminds that the European Union remains ready to sign the Association Agreement, including provisions on Deep and Comprehensive Free Trade Area, with Ukraine as soon as Ukraine is ready;
Amendment 88 #
2013/2149(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. RecogniseConsiders that the EaP projecstern Partnership project requires a thorough assessment of its effectiveness, including an accurate evaluation of its successes and failures and that it needs new impetus and a clear vision for the way forward, focusing not only on the political cooperation, but aiming to anchorstrengthen contacts and cooperation between the societies of the EaP to the EU, thus urges the EU to focus particularly on establishing visa-free regimes, on investing in youth and future leaders, and on the energy sectorempowerment of civil society;
Amendment 97 #
2013/2149(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Calls for a more active role of the EU directed at settlement of the frozen conflicts in the region; expresses concern in this regard that the efforts and the devoted resources have not been sufficient for achieving any tangible results so far;
Amendment 99 #
2013/2149(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Believes that the outcome of the Vilnius Summit highlights the need to enhance the strategic character of the Eastern Partnership; recommends therefore to make flexible use of the tools at the EU's disposal, such as macro- economic assistance, easing of trade regimes, projects to enhance energy security and economic modernization, and swift implementation of visa liberalization, in line with European values and interests;
Amendment 104 #
2013/2149(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Highlights that more progress can be made on the establishment of theWelcomes the proposal of the European Commission to allow visa-free travel to the Schengen area for Moldovan citizens; considers that swift progress toward visa- free regimes should be made a priority, and calls for more efforts in this area; notes, in this connection, that visa liberalisation is only one of a number of processes aimed at bringing the societies closer together, and that more efforts are required in this area, particularly with regard to advancing cooperation in the fields of education and cul, science, culture and infrastructure; considers that greater emphasis should be placed on the fact that the EaP project is directed at societies rather thanand not only at authorities;
Amendment 129 #
2013/2149(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Underlines the importance of focusing more on the consolidation of the energy sector, which is one of the main conditions for modernisation of the economy, and developing energy strategies in line with European Energy Community obligations; calls for the continuation of gas and electricity market reforms and an adequate share of energy from renewable resources; recognizes that Eastern Partnership countries' energy dependence on Russia and inadequate diversification of supply complicate the dynamics of European integration, and calls on the European Commission and Member States to fast- track projects that will help mitigate the condition;
Amendment 135 #
2013/2149(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Notes that difficulties have emerged in promoting and implementing the EaP, and stresses that thestern Partnership can be overcome by a rebalanced EU’s engagement shouldthat goes beyond political dialogue to tackle and develop social, economic and cultural dialoguespheres as well;
Amendment 140 #
2013/2149(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 a (new)
Paragraph 8 a (new)
8a. Recalls that the success of Eastern Partnership critically depends on the emergence and entrenchment of a pro- European consensus among political elites and societies in partner countries; contends that much remains to be done in this regard, such as increasing the public visibility of EU assistance and communicating the benefits of EU integration;
Amendment 143 #
2013/2149(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Calls for a more individualistailored approach to individual partner countries, implementing the principles of differentiation, evaluating the progress of each partner country ba and more- for-more, but with overall coordination; strongly believes that the depth and scope of relations with each partner country should reflect its own European ambition, commitment to shared values, and progress in aligning with EU legislation, assessed on the basis of clear benchmarks and on its own merits, but with overall coordination;
Amendment 164 #
2013/2149(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Regrets, furthermore, the insufficient desire among EaP partner countries to build a common message and engage in common efforts vis-à-vis the EUcommends to further strengthen the multilateral track of the Eastern Partnership in order to foster a climate of cooperation and good neighbourly relations that will support the objectives of political association and particularly economic integration; believes that multilateral cooperation should be further strengthened to advance cross-border and regional cooperation, especially in areas such as transport, people-to-people contacts, environment, border security, and energy security;
Amendment 174 #
2013/2149(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Stresses that more efforts should go into sharing experiences of democratic reforms and processes rather than imposing EU standards, and acknowledging the uniqueness of individual countries and highlighting the equal status of partners and potentialthe expected mutual benefits;
Amendment 180 #
2013/2149(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Urges that association agreements be signed and fully implemented, where applicable, with the partner countries, in order to promote good governance and the rule of law, human rights, particularly the right to a fair trial, and the fight against corruption, and to support the building and modernisation of partners’ economies and business-friendly legislationsocieties;
Amendment 198 #
2013/2149(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
Amendment 207 #
2013/2149(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 a (new)
Paragraph 16 a (new)
16a. Condemns the pressure exercised by Russia on several Eastern Partnership countries und underlines their sovereign right to freely determine their relations with the EU; highlights the need to address this in talks with Russia as well as the need for a serious discussion among EU Member States on new new ways of constructively engaging Russia in initiatives that reflect common interests of a secure, stable and prosperous European neighbourhood, thus overcoming the obsolete and dangerous thinking on terms of spheres of influence; in this context, considers that the EU, Russia and the Eastern Partnership countries should cooperate more closely for the resolution of the protracted conflicts in their common neighbourhood;
Amendment 211 #
2013/2149(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Considers that the cooperation instruments should be defined precisely, taking account of available instruments and programmes, and focusing particularly on education and academic exchange; calls for additional financial resources to be provided for the implementation of the EaP and support for reforms, flagship initiatives and projects; calls for the full participation of all six EaP partner countries in Union programmes;
Amendment 215 #
2013/2149(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 a (new)
Paragraph 18 a (new)
18a. Underlines that the corruption is still widespread in the EaP countries and it is an important issue that needs to be addressed;
Amendment 216 #
2013/2149(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. HRecognises the effects of the economic crisis on the economic development of the Eastern Partnership countries; highlights the importance of fostering economic cooperation in order to bring the EaP project forward, inter alia by raising awareness of the complexity of economic problems, promoting good governance in the financial sector and cooperation with international financial institutions, adopting a sectoral approach, encouraging legislation conducive to the development of SME sector and promoting business partnerships between the EU and the EaP;
Amendment 218 #
2013/2149(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Highlights the importance of fostering economic cooperation in order to bring the EaP project forward, inter alia by raising awareness of the complexity of economic problems, promoting good governance in the financial sector, adopting a sectoral approach, encouraging legislation conducive to the development of SME sector and promoting business partnerships and people-to-people contacts between the EU and the EaP;
Amendment 222 #
2013/2149(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Considers, furthermore, that promoting joint activities with other strategic partners and cooperation in international and European organisations would be beneficial to all concerned; recalls, in this regard, the EU's standing offer for Russia to participate in Eastern Partnership projects and initiatives, and reiterates that a prosperous, well-governed and stable neighbourhood is in Russia's own interest;
Amendment 228 #
2013/2149(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22
Paragraph 22
22. Highlights the factIs convinced that the European Endowment for Democracy can play an important role in EaP countries by strengthening civil society; invites the Commission, the EEAS and Member States to support the work of the EED, and make full use of the potential for cooperation and synergies;
Amendment 234 #
2013/2149(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24
Paragraph 24
24. Highlights the importance of promoting and supporting joint efforts in research and innovation, including exchange programmes for students, in virtual multilingual projects, in dialogue between cultures, through joint film productions and joint resources for literary translations, in joint research on the legacy of Nazism and Communism, and of totalitarian regimes and on common history inof Europe;
Amendment 268 #
2013/2149(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 a (new)
Paragraph 13 a (new)
13 a. Takes the view that the EU should more pro-actively encourage the partner countries to combat human rights violations; calls on Member States to implement the EU guidelines on Human Rights Defenders and reminds that for serious violations of human rights and fundamental freedoms the EU itself can, in line with the treaties, consider the introduction of restrictive measures or sanctions in the framework of CFSP which include embargo on arms, ban on exports of equipment for internal repression, and visa restrictions or travel bans for persons, directly or indirectly, responsible for serious violations of human rights or the repression of civil society and democratic opposition, or whose activities otherwise seriously undermine democracy or the rule of law, as well as the freezing of funds and their economic resources; stresses the need to ensure that sanctions are selective and targeted in order to avoid affecting the life of ordinary citizens;
Amendment 6 #
2013/2145(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Stresses that the EU budget contribution to the transport-related agencies should be commensurate with the additional responsibilities allocated to them by the EU co-legislators; underlines, in this regard, that the EU decisions on surveying marine pollution and offshore oil and gas installations, in the framework of the competences of the European Maritime Safety Agency, should be matched with adequate budgetary funding and adequate staffing plans;
Amendment 69 #
2013/0224(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 7
Recital 7
(7) The introduction of a Union MRV system is expected to lead to emission reductions of up to 2% compared to business-as-usual and aggregated net costs reductions of up to 1.2 billion EUR by 2030 as it could contribute to the removal of market barriers, in particular those related to the lack of information about ship efficiency. This reduction of transport costs should facilitate international trade. Furthermore, a robust MRV system is a prerequisite for any market-based measure or efficiency standard, whether applied at Union level or globally. In view of the international nature of shipping, a globally agreed procedure would be the preferred and most effective method of reducing emissions in international maritime transport. It also provides reliable data to set precise emission reduction targets and to assess the progress of maritime transport's contribution towards achieving a low carbon economy.
Amendment 70 #
2013/0224(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 8
Recital 8
(8) All intra-Union voyages, all incoming voyages from the last non-Union port to the first Union port of call and all outgoing voyages from a Union port to the next non- Union port of call should be considered relevant for purposes of monitoring. eEmissions in Union ports including when ships are at berth or move within a port, should be covered as well, in particular as specific measures for their reduction or avoidance are available. These rules should be applied in a non-discriminatory manner to all ships regardless of their flag, after the Commission has established that third countries have not expressed a reservation.
Amendment 72 #
2013/0224(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 8 a (new)
Recital 8 a (new)
(8a) In view of the geographical scope and the concomitant need for monitoring of CO2 emissions outside the jurisdiction of the Member States, and given the inclusion of shipping companies registered all over the world, the Commission should inform third countries in good time and in an appropriate manner in order to secure he maximum international acceptance.
Amendment 78 #
2013/0224(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 14
Recital 14
(14) The rules should take into account existing requirements and data already available on board of ships; therefore, ship owners should be given the opportunity to select one out of the following four monitoring methods: the use of Bunker Fuel Delivery Notes, bunker fuel tank monitoring, flow meters for applicable combustion processes or direct emission measurements. A ship specific monitoring plan should document the choice made and provide further details on the application of the selected method. After two reporting periods the Commission should issue recommendations on the monitoring methods with respect to precision, relevance to emissions reduction, affordability and administrative burden on the crew.
Amendment 80 #
2013/0224(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 16
Recital 16
(16) Other greenhouse gases, climate forcers or air pollutants should not be covered by the Union MRV system at this stage to avoid requirements to install not sufficiently reliable and commercially available measurement equipment, which could impede the implementation of the Union MRV system. Should future technological progress make it possible to measure other climate-relevant substances without incurring major additional burdens for shipowners, such substances should be included in the MRV system. The Commission should inform the European Parliament of technological developments at regular two-year intervals.
Amendment 118 #
2013/0224(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8
Article 8
From 1 January 2018, companies shall, based on the monitoring plan approved in accordance with Article 13(1), monitor emissions for each ship on a per-voyage andbasis, or on a monthly basis for very short scheduled voyages, and on an annual basis by applying the appropriate method among those set out in part B of Annex I and by calculating emissions in accordance with part A of Annex I
Amendment 124 #
2013/0224(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – introductory part
Article 9 – introductory part
Based on the monitoring plan approved in accordance to Article 13(1), for each ship and for each voyage arriving to and departing from a port under a Member State's jurisdiction, or on a monthly basis for very short scheduled voyages, companies shall monitor in accordance with part A of Annex I and Annex II, the following information:
Amendment 129 #
Amendment 178 #
2013/0224(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 22 – paragraph 3
Article 22 – paragraph 3
3. Where an international agreement on global measures to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from maritime transport is reached, the Commission shall review this Regulation and may, if appropriate, propose amendments to this Regulationguarantee the conformity of this Regulation with the international agreements adopted by the IMO.
Amendment 188 #
2013/0224(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 27 – paragraph 1
Article 27 – paragraph 1
This Regulation shall enter into force on 1 July 20154.
Amendment 123 #
2013/0186(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13
Recital 13
Amendment 140 #
2013/0186(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 34
Recital 34
Amendment 218 #
2013/0186(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 2
Article 10 – paragraph 2
2. Member Sstates shall take all necessary measures to ensumay require that the provision of air traffic services is separated from the provision of support services. This separation shall include the requirement that air traffic services and support services are provided by separate undertakings, after having conducted an assessment of the social impacts of such a separation.
Amendment 226 #
2013/0186(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 3
Article 10 – paragraph 3
3. In choosing thease of choosing an external provider of support services, in particular cost efficiency, overall service quality and safety of services shall be taken into account by the entity procuring those services.
Amendment 257 #
2013/0186(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 5
Article 11 – paragraph 5
5. The reference period for the performance scheme, referred to in paragraph 1, shall cover a minimum of three years and a maximum of five years. During this period, in the event that the local targets are not met, the Member States concerned shall define and apply measures designed to rectify the situation. Where the Commission finds that these measures are not sufficient to rectify the situation, it may decide, after having assessed the social impact, that the Member States concerned shall take necessary corrective measures or sanctions. Those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the advisory procedure referred to in Article 27 (2).
Amendment 272 #
2013/0186(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 7 – subparagraph 1 – point g
Article 11 – paragraph 7 – subparagraph 1 – point g
(g) criteria to impose sanctions for non-defined in cooperation with the Single Sky Committee referred to in Article 27 to stimulate compliance with the Union -wide and associated local performance targets and to impose sanctions in case of non-compliance during the reference period and to support alert mechanisms;
Amendment 318 #
2013/0186(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 19 – paragraph 1
Article 19 – paragraph 1
The air navigation service providers shall establish consultation mechanisms to consult the relevant groups of airspace users and aerodrome operators on all major issues related to services provided, or relevant changes to airspace configurations. The airspace users and the social partners shall also be involved in the process of approving strategic investment plans. The Commission shall adopt measures detailing the modalities of the consultation and of the involvement of airspace users in approving investment plans. Those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in Article 27 (3).
Amendment 132 #
2013/0157(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 7 a (new)
Recital 7 a (new)
(7 a) Each service provider and especially new market entrants should demonstrate their ability to serve a minimum number of vessels with their own staff and equipment. They should apply the relevant provisions and rules including applicable labour laws, applicable collective agreements and quality requirements of the port.
Amendment 154 #
2013/0157(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 19
Recital 19
(19) Member States should retain the power to ensure an adequate level of social protection for the staff of undertakings providing port services. This Regulation shallould not affect the application of the social and labour rules of the Member States and it should fully respect Article 28 of the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union. In cases of limitation of the number of port service providers, where the conclusion of a port service contract may entail a change of port service operator, it should be possible for the competent authorities to askshould require the chosen service operator to apply the provisions of Council Directive 2001/23/EC on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to the safeguarding of employees' rights in the event of transfers of undertakings, businesses or parts of undertakings or businesses11. __________________ 11 OJ L 82, 22.3.2001, p. 16.
Amendment 156 #
2013/0157(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 20
Recital 20
(20) In many ports, the market access for providers of cargo-handling and terminal passenger services is granted by means of public concession contracts. This type of contracts will be covered by the Directive ..../…[concessions]. Consequently, Chapter II of this Regulation should not apply to the provision of cargo-handling and passenger services, but Member States should remain free to decide to apply nevertheless the rules of this Chapter to these two services. For other types of contracts used by public authorities for granting market access to cargo handling and terminal passenger services, the Court of Justice of the European Union has confirmed that the competent authorities are bound by the principles of transparency and non-discrimination when concluding these contracts. These principles are fully applicable as regards the provision of any port service.
Amendment 166 #
2013/0157(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 22 a (new)
Recital 22 a (new)
(22 a) The Commission should clarify the notion of State aid with regard to the financing of port infrastructure taking into consideration that the operation of a port falls within the State's responsibility to meet general needs of the population, due to the important role ports play in the European economy. They should therefore be exempt from the State aid regime as far as they fulfil public functions and be covered by a regime such as SGEI or rules on infrastructure costs similar to the Regulation No 1370/2007 in all non-commercial operations, such as maintenance of access and defence infrastructure that is accessible to all potential users on equal and non-discriminatory terms.
Amendment 176 #
2013/0157(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 23
Recital 23
(23) Port service charges applied by providers of port services in accordance with point (b) of Article 6(1), which are not designated in accordance with an open, transparent and non-discriminatory procedure entail a higher risk of price abuse given their monopolistic or oligopolistic situation and the fact that tand the charges applied by providers of pilotage services, which are not exposed to effective competition entail a higheir market cannot be contestedrisk of price abuse. The same is true for charges levied by internal operators within in the meaning of this RegulationArticle 9(1). For those services, in the absence of fair market mechanisms, arrangements should be established to ensure that the charges they levy reflect the normal conditions of the relevant marketlevied are not disproportionate to the economic value of the services provided and are set in a transparent and non- discriminatory way.
Amendment 207 #
2013/0157(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 31 a (new)
Recital 31 a (new)
Amendment 288 #
2013/0157(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – point d a (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – point d a (new)
(d a) the good repute of the applicant regarding the respect of social and labour rights, including the application of laws and the agreement to protect health and safety;
Amendment 334 #
2013/0157(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) the availability of the service to all users, where appropriate on equal terms;
Amendment 344 #
2013/0157(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 6
Article 8 – paragraph 6
6. In the event of a disruption of port services for which public service obligations are imposed or when an immediate risk of such a situation occurs, the competent authority may take an emergency measure. Collective actions are not included amongst the disruptions for which emergency measures can be taken. The emergency measure may take the form of a direct award so as to attribute the service to a different provider for a period up to one year. During that time period, the competent authority shall either launch a new procedure to select a provider of port service in accordance with Article 7 or shall apply Article 9.
Amendment 367 #
2013/0157(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 2
Article 10 – paragraph 2
2. Without prejudice to national and Union law including collective agreements between social partners, the managing bodies of the port mayMember State shall require the designated provider of port services appointed in accordance with the procedure established by Article 7, in the case where this provider is different from the incumbent provider of port services, to grant staff previously taken on by the incumbent provider of port services the rights to which they would have been entitled if there had been a transfer within the meaning of Directive 2001/23/EC.
Amendment 402 #
2013/0157(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 1
Article 13 – paragraph 1
1. The charges for the services provided by an internal operator as referred to in Article 9 and(1), the charges levied by providers of port service, in cases of limitation of the number of providers which have not been designated on the basis of procedures which are open, transparent and non- discriminatoryfor pilotage services that are not exposed to effective competition, and the charges levied by providers of a port service in accordance with point (b) of Article 6(1), shall be set in a transparent and non-discriminatory way. These charges shall, as far as possible, reflect the conditions on a competitive relevant market and shall not be disproportionate to the economic value of the service provided.
Amendment 456 #
2013/0157(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 16 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. The managing body of the port shall regularly consult stakeholders such as undertakings established in the port, providers of port services, operators of waterborne vessels, cargo owners, land transport operators and, public administrations and representatives of the workforce operating in the port area on the following:
Amendment 533 #
2013/0157(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 23 – paragraph 1
Article 23 – paragraph 1
Amendment 27 #
2013/0092(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1
Article 4 – paragraph 1
The financial envelope for the implementation of the tasks referred to in Article 3 for the period from 1 January 2014 to 31 December 2020 shall be EUR 1690.5000.000 expressed in current prices.
Amendment 124 #
2013/0074(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Maritime spatial plans and integrated coastal management strategies shall apply an ecosystem-based approach, which also takes due account of the need for economic balance and social acceptability, to facilitate the co-existence and prevent conflicts between competing sector activities in marine waters and coastal zones, and shall aim to contribute to:
Amendment 161 #
2013/0074(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 7 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
Article 7 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
2. WThen establishing maritime spatial plans drawn up by Member States shall take into consideration, at least, the following activities:
Amendment 213 #
2013/0074(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 16 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 16 – paragraph 1 – point b
Amendment 109 #
2013/0072(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 3
Recital 3
(3) In order to increase legal certainty for air carriers and passengers, a more precise definition of the concept of “extraordinary circumstances” is needed, which takes into account the judgement of the European Court of Justice in the case C-549/07 (Wallentin-Hermann). Such a definition should be further clarified via a non- exhaustivefinal list of circumstances that are clearly identified as extraordinary or not.
Amendment 199 #
2013/0072(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point e
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point e
Regulation (EC) No 261/2004
Article 2 – point n
Article 2 – point n
«flight» means an air transport operation between two airports; intermediate stops for technical and operational purposes only shall not be taken into consideration;
Amendment 260 #
2013/0072(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point b
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point b
Regulation (EC) 261/2004
Article 4 – paragraph 4 a (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 4 a (new)
In Article 4(4), the following paragraph shall be inserted: 4a. Where the ticket includes more than two flights (outbound and return) and the passenger is denied boarding on the grounds that carriage is not used on all individual flights or not used in the agreed sequence this shall not be treated as denial of boarding within the meaning of paragraph 4. If a passenger cannot take one or more of the flights on such a ticket through no fault of his/her own, he/she may board the remaining flights at no additional cost provided that, no later than at the time of boarding for the subsequent flight, he/she informs the airline of the circumstances.
Amendment 406 #
2013/0072(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 8
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 8
Regulation (EC) No 261/2004
Article 8 – paragraph 5
Article 8 – paragraph 5
Where passengers choose the option referred to in paragraph 1(b), they shall, subject to availability, have the right to re- routing via another air carrier or another mode of transport where the operating air carrier cannot transport the passenger on its own services and in time to arrive at the final destination within 12 hours of the scheduled arrival time. The air carrier shall inform the passenger, within five hours of the scheduled departure time, whether it will transport the passenger on its own services within the time limit. Notwithstanding Article 22(1) of Regulation (EC) No 1008/200823, the other air carrier or other transport operator shall not charge the contracting carrier a price that goes beyond the average price paid by its own passengers for equivalent services in the last three months. __________________ 23 OJ L 293, 31.10.2008, p. 3.
Amendment 532 #
2013/0072(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 4
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 4
Regulation (EC) No 2027/97
Article 6d – paragraph 1
Article 6d – paragraph 1
Amendment 559 #
2013/0072(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1
Annex 1
Regulation (EC) 261/2004
Annex 1 – introductory part
Annex 1 – introductory part
'Annex: non-exhaustive list of circumstances considered as extraordinary circumstances for the purposes of this Regulation
Amendment 71 #
2013/0029(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 8
Recital 8
(8) In order to ensure equal access to the infrastructure, any conflicts of interest resulting from integrated structures encompassingintegrated structures should be shaped in such a way that no conflicts of interest emerge between infrastructure management and transport activities should be removed. Removing potential incentives to discriminate against competitors is the only way to guarantee equal access to the railway infrastructure. It is a requirement for the successful opening of the market for domestic passenger transport services by rail. This should also remove the potential for cross-subsidisation, which exists in such integrated structures, and which also leads to market distortions.
Amendment 75 #
2013/0029(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 9
Recital 9
Amendment 85 #
2013/0029(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 10
Recital 10
(10) The existing requirements of Directive 2012/34/EU only include legal, organisational and decision-making independence. This does not entirely exclude the possibility of maintaining an integrated undertaking, as long as these three categories of independence are ensured. Concerning the decision-makingProvided these three categories of independence it must bare ensured, that the appropriate safeguards exclude control of an integrated undertaking over the decision-making of an infrastructure manager. However, even the full application of such safeguards does not completely remove all the possibilie vertical integration of undertakings does not contradict the objectives for discriminatory behaviour towards competitors which exist in the presence of a vertically integrated undertaking. In particular, the potential forof the common legal framework. The rules against cross- subsidisation still exists in integrated structures, or at least it is very difficult for regulatory bodies to control and enforce safeguards which are established to prevent such cross-subsidisation. An institutional separation of infrastructure management and transport operation is the most effective measure to solve these problemhould be monitored and implemented by the regulatory bodies.
Amendment 92 #
2013/0029(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 11
Recital 11
Amendment 102 #
2013/0029(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 12
Recital 12
(12) Where Member States still maintain an infrastructure manager which is part of a vertically integrated undertaking, they should at least introduce strict safeguards to guarantee effective independence of the entire infrastructure manager in relation to the integrated undertaking. These safeguards should not only concern the corporate organisation of the infrastructure manager in relation to the integrated undertaking, but also the management structure of the infrastructure manager, and, as far as possible within an integrated structure, prevent financial transfers between the infrastructure manager and the other legal entities of the integrated undertaking. These safeguards do not only correspond to what is necessary to fulfil the existing requirements of decision-making independence of the essential functions under Directive 2012/34/EU, in terms of management independence of the infrastructure manager, but go beyond those requirements by adding clauses to exclude that incomes of the infrastructure manager may be used to fund the other entities within the vertically integrated undertaking. The Member States therefore remain obliged to secure compliance with these independence criteria. This should be achieved chiefly by appropriate regulation which does not jeopardise the infrastructure undertakings’ refinancing options or contradict the undertakings’ principle of trading as a commercial enterprise. This should apply independently of the application of fiscal legislation of Member States and without prejudice to EU state aid rules.
Amendment 107 #
2013/0029(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 13
Recital 13
Amendment 156 #
2013/0029(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 1 – point a
Article 1 – point 1 – point a
Directive 2012/34/EU
Article 3 – paragraph 2
Article 3 – paragraph 2
Amendment 188 #
Amendment 196 #
2013/0029(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 3
Article 1 – point 3
Amendment 252 #
2013/0029(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 4
Article 1 – point 4
Directive 2012/34/EU
Article 7 a, 7 b, 7 c
Article 7 a, 7 b, 7 c
Amendment 253 #
2013/0029(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 4
Article 1 – point 4
Directive 2012/34/EU
Article 7 a
Article 7 a
4. The following Articles 7 a to 7 e are inserted: ‘Article 7a Effective independence of the infrastructure manager within a vertically integrated undertaking 1. Member States shall ensure that the infrastructure manager shall be organised in a body which is legally distinct from any railway undertaking or holding company controlling such undertakings and from any other legal entities within a vertically integrated undertaking. 2. Legal entities within the vertically integrated undertaking that are active in railway transport services markets shall not have any direct or indirect shareholding in the infrastructure manager. Nor shall the infrastructure manager have any direct or indirect shareholding in any legal entities within the vertically integrated undertaking active in railway transport services markets. 3. The infrastructure manager’s incomes may not be used in order to finance other legal entities within the vertically integrated undertaking but only in order to finance the business of the infrastructure manager and to pay dividends to the ultimate owner of the vertically integrated company. The infrastructure manager may not grant loans to any other legal entities within the vertically integrated undertaking, and no other legal entity within the vertically integrated undertaking may grant loans to the infrastructure manager. Any services offered by other legal entities to the infrastructure manager shall be based on contracts and be paid at market prices. The debt attributed to the infrastructure manager shall be clearly separated from the debt attributed to other legal entities within the vertically integrated undertaking, and these debts shall be serviced separately. The accounts of the infrastructure manager and of the other legal entities within the vertically integrated undertaking shall be kept in a way that ensures the fulfilment of these provisions and allows for separate financial circuits for the infrastructure manager and for the other legal entities within the vertically integrated undertaking. 4. Without prejudice to Article 8(4), the infrastructure manager shall raise funds on the capital markets independently and not via other legal entities within the vertically integrated undertaking. Other legal entities within the vertically integrated undertaking shall not raise funds via the infrastructure manager. 5. The infrastructure manager shall keep detailed records of any commercial and financial relations with the other legal entities within the vertically integrated undertaking and make them available to the regulatory body upon request, in accordance with Article 56(12). Article 7b Effective independence of the staff and management of the infrastructure manager within a vertically integrated undertaking 1. Without prejudice to the decisions of the regulatory body under Article 56, the infrastructure manager shall have effective decision-making powers, independent from the other legal entities within the vertically integrated undertaking, with respect to all the functions referred to in Article 3(2). The overall management structure and the corporate statutes of the infrastructure manager shall ensure that none of the other legal entities within the vertically integrated undertaking shall determine, directly or indirectly, the behaviour of the infrastructure manager in relation to these functions. 2. The members of the management board and senior staff members of the infrastructure manager shall not be in the supervisory or management boards or be senior staff members of any other legal entities within the vertically integrated undertaking. The members of the supervisory or management boards and senior staff members of the other legal entities within the vertically integrated undertaking shall not be in the management board or be senior staff members of the infrastructure manager. 3. The infrastructure manager shall have a Supervisory Board which is composed of representatives of the ultimate owners of the vertically integrated undertaking. The Supervisory Board may consult the Coordination Committee referred to under Article 7d on issues under its competence. Decisions regarding the appointment and renewal, working conditions including remuneration, and termination of the office of the management board members of the infrastructure manager shall be taken by the Supervisory Board. The identity and the conditions governing the duration and the termination of office of the persons nominated by the Supervisory Board for appointment or renewal as members of the management board of the infrastructure manager, and the reasons for any proposed decision terminating the office, shall be notified to the regulatory body referred to in Article 55. Those conditions and the decisions referred to in this paragraph shall become binding only if the regulatory body has expressly approved them. The regulatory body may object to such decisions where doubts arise as to the professional independence of a person nominated for the management board or in the case of premature termination of office of a member of the management board of the infrastructure manager. Effective rights of appeal to the regulatory body shall be granted for members of the management board who wish to enter complaints against the premature termination of the office. 4. For a period of three years after leaving the infrastructure manager, members of the Supervisory Board or management board and senior staff members of the infrastructure manager shall not be entitled to hold any senior position with any other legal entities within the vertically integrated undertaking. For a period of three years after leaving those other legal entities within the vertically integrated undertaking, their supervisory or management boards' members and senior staff members shall not be entitled to hold any senior position with the infrastructure manager. 5. The infrastructure manager shall have its own staff and be located in separate premises from the other legal entities within the vertically integrated undertaking. Access to information systems shall be protected to ensure the independence of the infrastructure manager. Internal rules or staff contracts shall clearly limit contacts with the other legal entities within the vertically integrated undertaking to official communications connected with the exercise of the functions of the infrastructure manager which are also exercised in relation to other railway undertakings outside the vertically integrated undertaking. Transfers of staff other than those referred to under point (c) between the infrastructure manager and the other legal entities within the vertically integrated undertaking shall only be possible if it can be ensured that sensitive information will not be passed on between them. 6. The infrastructure manager shall have the necessary organisational capacity to perform all of its functions independently from the other legal entities within the vertically integrated undertaking and shall not be allowed to delegate to these legal entities the operation of these functions or any activities related to them. 7. The members of the supervisory or management boards and senior staff of the infrastructure manager shall hold no interest in or receive any financial benefit, directly or indirectly, from any other legal entities within the vertically integrated undertaking. Performance-based elements of their remuneration shall not depend on the business results of any other legal entities within the vertically integrated undertaking or any legal entities under its control, but exclusively on those of the infrastructure manager. Article 7c Procedure of verification of compliance 1. Upon request of a Member State or on its own initiative, the Commission shall decide whether infrastructure managers which are part of a vertically integrated undertaking fulfil the requirements of Article 7a and Article 7b and whether the implementation of these requirements is appropriate to ensure a level playing field for all railway undertakings and the absence of distortion of competition in the relevant market. 2. The Commission shall be entitled to require all necessary information within a reasonable deadline from the Member State where the vertically integrated undertaking is established. The Commission shall consult the regulatory body or bodies concerned and, if appropriate, the network of regulatory bodies referred to in Article 57. 3. Member States may limit the rights of access provided for in Article 10 to railway undertakings which are part of the vertically integrated undertaking to which the infrastructure manager concerned belongs, if the Commission informs Member States that no request has been made in accordance with paragraph 1 or pending the examination of the request by the Commission or if it decides, in accordance with the procedure referred to in Article 62(2), that: (a) no adequate replies to the Commission information requests in accordance with paragraph 2 have been made, or (b) the infrastructure manager concerned does not fulfil the requirements set out in Articles 7a and 7b, or (c) the implementation of requirements set out in Articles 7a and 7b is not sufficient to ensure a level playing field for all railway undertakings and the absence of distortion of competition in the Member State where the infrastructure manager concerned is established. The Commission shall decide within a reasonable period of time. 4. The Member State concerned may request the Commission to repeal its decision referred to in paragraph 3, in accordance with the procedure referred to in Article 62(2), when that Member State demonstrates to the satisfaction of the Commission that the reasons for the decision do not exist any longer. The Commission shall decide within a reasonable period of time. 5. Without prejudice to paragraphs 1 to 4, the on-going compliance with the requirements set out in Articles 7a and 7b shall be monitored by the regulatory body referred to in Article 55. Any applicant shall have the right to appeal to the regulatory body if it believes that these requirements are not complied with. Upon such an appeal, the regulatory body shall decide, within the time-limits indicated in Article 56(9), on all the necessary measures to remedy the situation.article 7a is inserted : Article 7 a Requirements for the independence and transparency of infrastructure managers 1. The infrastructure manager shall keep detailed records of any commercial and financial relations with the other legal entities within the vertically integrated undertaking and make them available to the regulatory body upon request, in accordance with Article 56(12). 2. Control agreements in which the share- holders of infrastructure managers are granted influence in decisions taken at such undertakings on track access and usage charges, or on the general terms and conditions for usage of infrastructure, are not admissible. 3. Financial flows generated at integrated companies from charges for the use of railway infrastructure are to be disclosed within the framework of external reporting. This is to include demands on the return on capital of the infrastructure managers. 4. Costs incurred by the infrastructure managers for internal services rendered are to be charged appropriately and in line with market prices. 5. The planned development of average usage charges for the individual transport modes (rail freight, long-distance passenger rail and regional passenger rail) including any foreseeable developments is to be disclosed within fluctuation margins for a five-year planning period and updated annually. Major deviations in the updates from planning for the previous year are to be indicated separately and justified. Major deviations in the development of usage charges from the development of production prices require special explanation by the respective infrastructure manager. 6. It has to be ensured that, on a multi- annual average, any profits arising at the infrastructure managers do not exceed the costs of the capital injected into these companies. The balance between equity and external capital is to be taken into account. The maximum return on capital is subject to regulation. (Articles 7b and 7c of the COM proposal are deleted.)
Amendment 500 #
2013/0029(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 7 a (new)
Article 1 – point 7 a (new)
Directive 2012/34/EU
Article 19 - point d a new
Article 19 - point d a new
7a. In paragraph 19, the following point is added: '(da) have given a commitment to apply the respective representative collective agreements of the Member States in which the undertaking wishes to operate, in order to prevent undesirable social developments. The principle of the same pay for the same work in the same place must apply. The competent regulatory body shall monitor compliance with this provision.'
Amendment 523 #
2013/0029(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 8 c (new)
Article 1 – point 8 c (new)
Directive 2012/34/EU
Article 56 – paragraph 1 - points g a and g b (new)
Article 56 – paragraph 1 - points g a and g b (new)
The following points are added in Article 56(1): '(ga) scheduled maintenance (gb) unscheduled maintenance'
Amendment 527 #
2013/0029(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 8 c (new)
Article 1 – point 8 c (new)
Directive 2012/34/EU
Article 56 – paragraph 2
Article 56 – paragraph 2
Article 56(2) is replaced by the following: '2. Without prejudice to the powers of the national competition authorities to safeguard competition on rail transport markets, the regulatory body shall be entitled to monitor the situation with regard to competition on rail transport markets; it shall in particular check on its own initiative the points referred to in paragraph 1, letters (a) to (i), with a view to preventing discrimination against applicants. It shall, in particular, check whether the network conditions of use contain discriminatory clauses or grant the infrastructure manager discretionary powers that may be used to discriminate against applicants. In respect of public rail passenger transport, the regulatory body shall, without being asked to do so, meet the requirements laid down in Regulation (EC) No 1370/2007 and take due account of the services provided for in Article 10 of this Directive.'
Amendment 530 #
2013/0029(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 8 c (new)
Article 1 – point 8 c (new)
Directive 2012/34/EU
Article 56 – paragraph 6
Article 56 – paragraph 6
Article 56(6) is replaced by the following: '6. The regulatory body shall ensure that charges set by the infrastructure manager are consistent with Section 2 of Chapter IV and are non-discriminatory. The regulatory body shall also ensure that the access charges set by infrastructure operators, operators of service facilities or railway undertakings - including for access to tracks and access to stations, their buildings and other facilities, including facilities for the display of travel information - are not discriminatory. In that connection, proposed changes to the level or structure of the charges referred to in this paragraph shall be notified to the regulatory body at the latest two months prior to their scheduled entry into force. Until one month prior to their entry into force, the regulatory body may insist on a reduction or an increase in the proposed changes, their postponement or their cancellation. Negotiations between applicants and an infrastructure manager concerning the level of infrastructure charges shall be permitted only if they are carried out under the supervision of the regulatory body. The regulatory body shall intervene if negotiations are likely to produce an outcome which contravenes the provisions of this Chapter.
Amendment 535 #
2013/0029(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 8 c (new)
Article 1 – point 8 c (new)
Directive 2012/34/EU
Article 56 – paragraph 9 – subparagraph 3
Article 56 – paragraph 9 – subparagraph 3
Article 56(9), third subparagraph, is replaced by the following: In the event of an appeal against a refusal to grant infrastructure capacity, or against the terms of an offer of capacity, at the latest one month following the appeal submission the regulatory body shall either confirm that no modification of the infrastructure manager's decision is required, or it shall require modification of that decision in accordance with its instructions. The infrastructure operator must comply with the decision as quickly as possible, and at the latest one month after receiving notification of the regulatory body’s decision.'
Amendment 539 #
2013/0029(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 8 c (new)
Article 1 – point 8 c (new)
Directive 2012/34/EU
Article 56 – paragraph 10
Article 56 – paragraph 10
Article 56(10) is replaced by the following: '10. Member States shall ensure that decisions taken by the regulatory body are subject to judicial review. The appeal may have a suspensory effect on the decision taken by the regulatory body only if that decision may cause immediate irreversible or obviously disproportionate damage to the appellant and if it is not based on Article 56(6) or 56(9) of this Directive. This provision shall be without prejudice to the powers of the court hearing the appeal as conferred by constitutional law, where applicable.
Amendment 547 #
2013/0029(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 8 d (new)
Article 1 – point 8 d (new)
Directive 2012/34/EU
Article 57 – paragraphs 9a, 9b, 9c, 9d (new)
Article 57 – paragraphs 9a, 9b, 9c, 9d (new)
8d. Article 57 is complemented as follows: (a) The following new paragraph 9a is inserted: '9a. If an applicant considers that decisions taken by one or more infrastructure operators or bodies in charge of key functions are hampering the development of cross-border transport services, the applicant may submit directly to the network a request for a regulatory body to issue an opinion. This request shall at the same time constitute a request for a decision by the competent national regulatory body or bodies. If necessary the network shall ask the infrastructure operator or the bodies in charge of key functions and, at all events, the competent national regulatory body or bodies to provide all relevant information, using the procedure laid down in Article 57(4). The network shall then draw up a non-binding opinion with the aim of securing the implementation of measures which facilitate, rather than hampering, the transport services in question. The opinion shall be forwarded to the competent national regulatory bodies and the applicant at the latest one month following receipt of the application. The competent national regulatory bodies shall take account of the opinion issued by the network before taking their decisions at the latest one month following submission of that opinion, and shall provide the applicant with a written statement of their reasons for departing from the terms of the opinion.' (b) The following new paragraph 9b is inserted: 9b. The network of regulatory bodies described in Article 57(1) shall adopt its rules of procedure by consensus, and failing that by a two-thirds majority, with each national regulatory body having one vote. The network shall elect from among its members a chair and shall submit an annual activity report to the Commission. The Commission shall forward the report to the European Parliament and the Council, if appropriate with its comments. (c) The following new paragraph 9c is inserted: 9c. The Commission shall act as the secretariat for the network described in Article 57(1). The travel and subsistence expenses incurred by members, observers and experts in taking part in the activities of the network shall be reimbursed by the Commission in accordance with the relevant rules in force.' (d) The following new paragraph 9d is inserted: 9d. At the latest within one year following the entry into force of this Directive, the Commission shall adopt a legislative proposal establishing the network of regulatory bodies as a legal person.'
Amendment 113 #
2013/0028(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – point 1 – point a
Article 1 – point 1 – point a
Regulation (EC) No 1370/2007
Article 2 – point c
Article 2 – point c
Amendment 136 #
2013/0028(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – point 1 – point b
Article 1 – point 1 – point b
Regulation (EC) No 1370/2007
Article 2 – point e
Article 2 – point e
(e) The scope of public service obligations shall exclude all public transport services that go beyond of what imay in particular cover services which the competent authorities regard as necessary to reap local, regional or sub-national network effects; in that connection the authorities shall bear in mind that services which do and do not break even may be combined.
Amendment 206 #
2013/0028(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – point 2
Article 1 – point 2
Regulation (EC) No 1370/2007
Article 2 a (new) – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1
Article 2 a (new) – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1
The specifications of public service obligations for public passenger transport and the scope of their application shall be established as follows: (a) they shall be defined in accordance with Article 2 (e); (b) they shall be appropriate to achieve the objectives of the public transport plan; (c) they shall not exceed what is necessary and proportionate to achieve the objectivecompetent authorities shall have a broad measure of discretion to set the specifications of the public transport plan. The assessment of appropriateness referred to in point (b) shall take into account whether a public intervention in the provision of passenger transport is a suitable means of achieving the objectives of the public transport plansservice obligations for public passenger transport and the scope of their application.
Amendment 215 #
2013/0028(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – point 2
Article 1 – point 2
Amendment 228 #
2013/0028(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – point 2
Article 1 – point 2
Regulation (EC) No 1370/2007
Article 2 a (new) – paragraph 4
Article 2 a (new) – paragraph 4
The specifications of public service obligations and the related compensation of the net financial effect of public service obligations shall: (a) be designed to achieve the objectives of the public transport plan in the mosta cost-effective manner; (b) and financially sustain the provision of public passenger transport in accordance to the requirements laid down in the public transport plan in the long term.
Amendment 264 #
2013/0028(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – point 3 – point b b (new)
Article 1 – point 3 – point b b (new)
Regulation (EC) No 1370/2007
Article 4 – paragraph 5
Article 4 – paragraph 5
(bb) Paragraph 5 is replaced by the following: Without prejudice to national and Community law, including collective agreements between social partners, competent authorities may require the selected public service operator to grant workers previously taken on to provide services the rights to which they would have been entitled if there had been a transfer within the meaning of Directive 2001/23/EC at least for the entire period during which the service is provided and whilst guaranteeing all trade union rights. Where competent authorities require public service operators to comply with certain additional social standards, tender documents and public service contracts shall list the workers concerned and give transparent details of their contractual rights and the conditions under which they are deemed to be linked to the services.
Amendment 302 #
2013/0028(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – point 4 – point a
Article 1 – point 4 – point a
Regulation (EC) No 1370/2007
Article 5 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1 - point a
Article 5 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1 - point a
(a) where their average annual value is estimated at: less than EUR 1 000 000 or less than EUR 15 000 000 in the case of a public service contract including public transport by rail or,
Amendment 311 #
2013/0028(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – point 4 – point a
Article 1 – point 4 – point a
Regulation (EC) No 1370/2007
Article 5 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1 - point b
Article 5 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1 - point b
(b) where they concern the annual provision of less than 300 000 vehicle kilometres of public passenger transport services or less than 15800 000 vehicle kilometres in the case of a public service contract including public transport by rail.
Amendment 326 #
2013/0028(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – point 4 – point b – introductory part
Article 1 – point 4 – point b – introductory part
(b) Paragraph 6 is replaccomplemented by the following:
Amendment 350 #
2013/0028(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 point 5
Article 1 point 5
Regulation (EC) No. 1370/2007
Article 5 a (new) – paragraph 1
Article 5 a (new) – paragraph 1
Member States shallmay in compliance with State aid rules take the necessary measures to ensure effective and non-discriminatory access to suitable rolling stock for public passenger transport by rail for operators wishing to provide public passenger transport services by rail under public service contract.
Amendment 355 #
2013/0028(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 point 5
Article 1 point 5
Where rolling stock leasing companies which provide for the leasing of rolling stock referred to in paragraph 1 under non- discriminatory and commercially viable conditions to all of the public rail passenger transport operators concerned do not exist in the relevant market, Member States shallmay ensure that the residual value risk of the rolling stock is borne by the competent authority in compliance with State aid rules, when operators intending and able to participate in tendering procedures for public service contracts so request in order to be able to participate in tendering procedures.
Amendment 390 #
2013/0028(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 point 8Regulation (EC) No. 1370/2007
Article 1 point 8Regulation (EC) No. 1370/2007
Article 8
Amendment 36 #
2012/2103(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Calls for the EU-Russia Energy Roadmap to be based on principles of mutual respect and reciprocity, grounded in World Trade Organisation, Energy Charter Treaty and Third Energy Package rules; calls on the Commission to implement and execute in an effective manner EU competition rules vis-à-vis all energy sector undertakings operating on the territory of the Union; welcomes, in this respect, the recent investigation into antiinsists that every energy sector undertaking is expected to fully comopetitive behaviour by Gazprom, rate with the investigative authorities, and condemns the politically motivated decree of the Russian Federation barring its energy companies from cooperating with EU institution;
Amendment 38 #
2012/0358(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 17
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 17
(17) ‘conformity assessment’ means the process carried out by the notified bodies, in accordance with Article 15 demonstrating whether marine equipment complies with the requirements laid down in this Directive, in accordance with Article 15;
Amendment 39 #
2012/0358(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 1
Article 3 – paragraph 1
1. This Directive shall apply to equipment to be placed on board an EU ship and for which the approval of the flag State administration is required by the international instruments, regardless of whether the ship is located in the Community at the time when it is fitted with the equipment.
Amendment 43 #
2012/0358(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 4 – paragraph 4
Article 4 – paragraph 4
4. The international instruments, with the exception of testing standards, shall apply in their up-to-date version, without prejudice to Article 5 of Regulation (EC) No 2099/2002 of the European Parliament and of the Council , in accordance with Article 35 (5) (c).
Amendment 46 #
2012/0358(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 10 – paragraph 1
Article 10 – paragraph 1
1. The wheel markmanufacturer shall be affixed the wheel mark visibly, legibly and indelibly to the product or to its data plate. Where that is not possible or not warranted on account of the nature of the product, it shall be affixed to the packaging and to the accompanying documents.
Amendment 53 #
2012/0358(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 12 – paragraph 7 a (new)
Article 12 – paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. A manufacturer who is not established within the territory of a Member State or in a State of the European Economic Area shall provide the name and contact address of his authorized representative.
Amendment 54 #
2012/0358(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 12 – paragraph 8
Article 12 – paragraph 8
8. Manufacturers shall ensure that the product is accompanied by instructions and all necessary information for safe installation on board and safe use of the product, including limitations of use, if any, in English or a language which can be easily understood by the end-users, together with any other documentation required by the international instruments or testing standards.
Amendment 55 #
2012/0358(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 12 – paragraph 10
Article 12 – paragraph 10
10. Manufacturers shall, further to a reasoned request from a competent national authority, promptly provide it with all the information and documentation necessary to demonstrate the conformity of the product, in English or a language which can be easily understood by that authority, and grant to that authority access to their premises for market surveillance purposes in accordance with Article 19 of « Regulation (EC) No 765/2008. They shall cooperate with that authority, at its request, on any action taken to eliminate the risks posed by products which they have placed on the market.
Amendment 56 #
2012/0358(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 13 – paragraph 1
Article 13 – paragraph 1
1. A manufacturer who is not located in the territory of a Member State or a State of the European Economic Area shall, by a written mandate, appoint an authorised representative in the Community.
Amendment 57 #
2012/0358(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 14 – paragraph 2
Article 14 – paragraph 2
2. Importers and distributors shall, further to a reasoned request from a competent national authority, provide it with all the information and documentation necessary to demonstrate the conformity of a product in English or a language which can be easily understood by that authority. They shall cooperate with that authority, at its request, on any action taken to eliminate the risks posed by products which they have placed on the market.
Amendment 58 #
2012/0358(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 15 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
Article 15 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
2. Member States shall ensure that the manufacturer or his authorized representative carry out the conformity assessment, through a notified body, for a specific item of marine equipment, by using one of the options provided by means of implementing acts adopted by the Commission in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in Article 38(3), from among one of the following procedures:
Amendment 59 #
2012/0358(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 15 – paragraph 2 – point a – indent 1
Article 15 – paragraph 2 – point a – indent 1
– production-quality assurance (module D);, or
Amendment 61 #
2012/0358(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 16 – paragraph 4
Article 16 – paragraph 4
4. When marine equipment is placed on board an EU ship, a copy of the EU declaration of conformity covering the equipment concerned shall be provided to the ship, and shall be kept on board until the said equipment is removed from the ship. It shall be drawn up in English or translated into the language or languages required by the flag State.
Amendment 62 #
2012/0358(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 16 – paragraph 5
Article 16 – paragraph 5
Amendment 63 #
2012/0358(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 24 – paragraph 2
Article 24 – paragraph 2
2. Notified bodies shall provide the Commission and the Member States, on request, with relevant information on issues relating to negative and positive conformity assessment results. Notified bodies shall provide the other notified bodies carrying out conformity assessment activities covering the same products on request with information concerning negative and, on request, positive conformity assessment resultsthe applications submitted.
Amendment 65 #
2012/0358(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 27 – paragraph 4
Article 27 – paragraph 4
4. Where the market surveillance authorities of a Member State intend to carry out sample checks, they may request the manufacturer to make the necessary samples available at its own cost in the territory of that Member State, where this is feasible at a reasonable cost, or to grant the Member State on-the-spot access.
Amendment 69 #
2012/0358(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 35 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 1 – point a
Article 35 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 1 – point a
(a) the list and essential details of the conformity certificates issued under this Directive, provided by the notified bodies;
Amendment 70 #
2012/0358(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 35 – paragraph 5 – point b
Article 35 – paragraph 5 – point b
(b) the list and essential details of the declarations of conformity issued under this Directive, provided by the manufacturers;
Amendment 78 #
2012/0358(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex 2 – part I – point 3 – paragraph 1 – indent 1
Annex 2 – part I – point 3 – paragraph 1 – indent 1
Amendment 80 #
2012/0358(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex 2 – part I – point 8 – paragraph 3
Annex 2 – part I – point 8 – paragraph 3
The Commission, and the Member States and the other notified bodies may, on request, obtain a copy of the EC- type examination certificates and/or « additions thereto. On request, the Commission and the Member States may obtain a copy of the technical documentation and the results of the examinations carried out by the notified body. The notified body shall keep a copy of the EC-type examination certificate, its annexes and additions, as well as the technical file including the documentation submitted by the manufacturer, until the expiry of the validity of the certificate.
Amendment 82 #
2012/0358(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex 2 – part II – point 3.1 – paragraph 1 – indent 1
Annex 2 – part II – point 3.1 – paragraph 1 – indent 1
Amendment 84 #
2012/0358(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex 2 – part III – point 3.1 – paragraph 1 – indent 1
Annex 2 – part III – point 3.1 – paragraph 1 – indent 1
Amendment 86 #
2012/0358(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex 2 – part IV – point 3 – paragraph 2
Annex 2 – part IV – point 3 – paragraph 2
Amendment 88 #
2012/0358(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex 2 – part V – point 2 – paragraph 1 – indent 1
Annex 2 – part V – point 2 – paragraph 1 – indent 1
Amendment 41 #
2012/0065(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Each Member State shall establish an effective system for the inspection and certification of maritime labour conditions, in accordance with Regulations 5.1.3 and 5.1.4 and Standards A5.1.3 and A5.14 of the Maritime Labour Convention, ensuring that the working and living conditions for seafarers on ships flying its flag meet, and continue to meet, the standards in that Convention.
Amendment 42 #
2012/0065(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 4 a (new)
Article 4 a (new)
Article 4a Inspection and enforcement 6. Inspections shall take place at the intervals required by Standard A5.1.3 of the Maritime Labour Convention, 2006.
Amendment 43 #
2012/0065(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 4 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 1 a (new)
The European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA) may assist Member States in the supervision of recognised organisations performing certification tasks on their behalf in accordance with Article 9 of Directive 2009/15/EC, without prejudice to the rights and obligations of flag States.
Amendment 138 #
2012/0055(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 9 a (new)
Recital 9 a (new)
(9a) Member States should arrange for a swift ratification of the IMO Hong Kong International Convention for the Safe and Environmentally Sound recycling of Ships with the aim of improving ship recycling practices and conditions.
Amendment 146 #
2012/0055(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1
Article 1
The purpose of this Regulation is to prevent, reduce or eliminate adverse effects on human health and the environment caused by the recycling, operation and maintenance of ships flying the flag of a Member State in accordance with the requirements of the IMO Hong Kong International Convention for the Safe and Environmentally Sound recycling of Ships.
Amendment 149 #
2012/0055(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 4
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 4
(4) ‘hazardous material’ means any material or substance which is liable to create hazards to human health or the environment, including any substance which is considered to be dangerous under Council Directive 67/548/EEC20 and Regulation 1272/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council21 as set out in Annex I and Ia;
Amendment 169 #
2012/0055(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 4 – point c
Article 5 – paragraph 4 – point c
(c) for new ships, identify, at least, the hazardous materials referred to in Annex I and Ia and contained in the structure or equipment of the ship, their location and approximate quantities.;
Amendment 170 #
2012/0055(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 4 – point c a (new)
Article 5 – paragraph 4 – point c a (new)
(ca) for existing ships, identify, at least, the hazardous materials referred to in Annex I and contained in the structure or equipment of the ship, and as far as practical their location and approximate quantities;
Amendment 172 #
2012/0055(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 4 – point c b (new)
Article 5 – paragraph 4 – point c b (new)
(cb) be compiled taking into account the IMO guidelines
Amendment 175 #
2012/0055(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 6 – point c
Article 5 – paragraph 6 – point c
(c) a list of the stores present on board the ship once the decision to recycle it has been taken (Part III).
Amendment 176 #
2012/0055(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 7
Article 5 – paragraph 7
7. Part I of the inventory of hazardous materials shall be properly maintained and updated throughout the operational life of the ship, reflecting new installations containing any hazardous materials referred to in Annex I and Ia and relevant changes in the structure and equipment of the ship.
Amendment 204 #
2012/0055(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 2
Article 9 – paragraph 2
2. The contract shall be effective at the latest from the time of the request forsuccessful completion of the final survey referred to in Article 8(1)(d) and until the recycling is completed.
Amendment 217 #
2012/0055(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
Article 12 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
In order to be included in the European list, a ship recycling facility shall comply with the following requirements, taking into account relevant IMO, ILO and other international guidelines:
Amendment 256 #
2012/0055(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – points 5 to 15
Annex I – points 5 to 15
Amendment 257 #
2012/0055(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I a (new)
Annex I a (new)
Amendment 5 #
2011/2316(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 11 a (new)
Citation 11 a (new)
- having regard to the opinion on the compatibility with human right standards of the legislation on non-governmental organisations of the Republic of Azerbaijan adopted by the Venice Commission of the Council of Europe on 14-15 October 2011,
Amendment 6 #
2011/2316(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 11 b (new)
Citation 11 b (new)
- having regard to the opinion on the draft law on amendments to the law on political parties of the Republic of Azerbaijan adopted by the Venice Commission of the Council of Europe on 16-17 December 2011,
Amendment 13 #
2011/2316(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas Azerbaijan plays an important role in the context of European Union's Eastern Partnership and is an important regional player in the South Caucasus, and whereas the level of economic growth which Azerbaijan has experienced in the last few years has been noteworthy;
Amendment 39 #
2011/2316(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point a
Paragraph 1 – point a
(a) ensure that the Association Agreement is a comprehensive and forward-looking framework for the future development of relations with Azerbaijan, one which enhances political convergenceoperation and reflects the relationship that both the European Union and Azerbaijan have decided to develop including in the framework of the Eastern Partnership;
Amendment 129 #
2011/2316(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point o
Paragraph 1 – point o
(o) incorporate in the Association Agreement a strong parliamentary dimension which provides for the full involvement of the Milli Mejlis and the European Parliament and enhances the work of the EURONEST Parliamentary Assembly;
Amendment 346 #
2011/2096(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 – indent 6
Paragraph 16 – indent 6
Amendment 104 #
2011/2050(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point j
Paragraph 1 – point j
j) strengthen the EU-Russia human rights dialogue, so that it becomes an effective tool for advancing human rights in Russia; call, in particular, on the Russian authorities to refrain from undue restrictions on peaceful assembly, ensure protection of human rights defenders, stop impunity for past abuses and for murder of activists, particularly in the North Caucasus, create a climate in which of civil society organisations can operate without fear of harassment or intimidation, and in which cooperation between such organisations in the EU and Russia are supported, and ensure full compliance with the rulings of the European Court of Human Rights;
Amendment 130 #
2011/2050(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point n
Paragraph 1 – point n
n) promote strategic partnership between the EU and Russia in meeting global challenges, such as, inter alia, non- proliferation, counter-terrorism, the peaceful resolution of conflicts, the security of energy supply, the Arctic dimension, climate change, and poverty reduction, as well as common objectives of this partnership;
Amendment 134 #
2011/2050(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point o
Paragraph 1 – point o
o) cooperate with Russia to enhancejointly to assume responsibility for improving stability, political cooperation and economic development in the shared neighbourhood, while fully respecting each country’s sovereign right to choose its foreign policy orientation and security arrangements;
Amendment 5 #
2011/0437(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 6
Recital 6
(6) Concessions are contracts for pecuniary interest concluded between one or more economic operators and one or more contracting authorities or entities and having as their object the acquisition of works or services where the consideration consists, normally, in the right to exploit the works or services that are the subject of the contract. The execution of these works or services are subject to specific binding obligations defined by the contracting authority or entity which are legally enforceable. By contrast, certain State acts such as authorisations or licences whereby the State or a public authority establishes the conditions for the exercise of an economic activity, should not qualify as concessions. The same applies to certain agreements having as their object the right of an economic operatorwhereby the State or contracting authority or entity grants an economic operator, for remuneration, the right to exploit certain public domains or resources, (such as tenancy or land lease contracts whereby the State or contracting authority or entity establishes only general conditions for their use without acquiring specific works or servicesfor individual plots at maritime and inland ports) and in which, as a rule, only general conditions for their use are established without the contracting authority becoming the recipient of specific services performed by the contract partner. The general conditions contained in both tenancy and land lease contracts are rules concerning the transfer of the rented property or land to the tenant, the use thereof (e.g. a description of the rented property or land, provisions on permissible uses of the rented property or land), the respective obligations of the landlord and the tenant with regard to the maintenance of the rented property or land, the duration of the lease and repossession by the landlord of the rented property or land, the rent and other costs borne by the tenant.
Amendment 29 #
2011/0437(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 8 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 1 – point a
Article 8 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 1 – point a
a) the acquisition or rental, rental or leasing by the contracting authority or entity, by whatever financial means, of land, existing buildings or other immovable property or concerning rights thereon; however financial service concessions awarded at the same time as, before or after the contract of acquisition or rental, in whatever form, shall be subject to this Directive;
Amendment 51 #
2011/0437(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex III – paragraph 1 – point 6
Annex III – paragraph 1 – point 6
6. Activities relating to the exploitation of a geographical area for the purpose of the provision of airports and maritime or inland ports or other terminal facilitiesgeneral infrastructure to carriers by air, sea or inland waterway.
Amendment 61 #
2011/0397(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 5
Recital 5
(5) Further gradual opening of the groundhandling market and tThe introduction of harmonised requirements and quality standards for the provision of groundhandling services are likely towill enhance the efficiency and overall quality of groundhandling services for airlines as well as for, passengers and freights forwarders. This should improve the quality of overall airport operations as well as workers in the sector.
Amendment 64 #
2011/0397(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6
Recital 6
Amendment 67 #
2011/0397(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 7
Recital 7
(7) Free access tourther opening of the groundhandling market is consistent with the efficient operation of Union airports, provided relevant safeguards are put in place. Free access to the groundhandling market should be introduced gradually and be adapted to the requirements of the sectornd employment standards are guaranteed.
Amendment 73 #
2011/0397(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 8
Recital 8
(8) Gradual opening of the market under Directive 96/67/EC has already produced positivemixed results in terms of improved efficiency and, quality. It is therefore appropriate to proceed with further gradual opening and employment conditions.
Amendment 75 #
2011/0397(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 10
Recital 10
(10) For certain categories of groundhandling services, access to the market may come up against safety, security, capacity and space availability constraints. It should therefore be possible to limit the number of authorised suppliers of such groundhandling services and self- handling airport users.
Amendment 79 #
2011/0397(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13 a (new)
Recital 13 a (new)
(13a) All groundhandling services suppliers, self-handling airport users and subcontractors operating at an airport should apply the relevant representative collective agreements so as to allow fair competition between groundhandling services suppliers on quality and efficiency.
Amendment 80 #
2011/0397(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13 b (new)
Recital 13 b (new)
(13b) A collective agreement shall be deemed to be representative where it is substantively applicable to groundhandling services and where its territorial applicability within a Member State extends to the airport at which the groundhandling services supplier operates. At airports where there is more than one collective agreement, the agreement deemed to be representative shall be that which applies to the greater number of employees.
Amendment 85 #
2011/0397(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 17
Recital 17
(17) Ambiguity exists as to whether It should be clarified and ensured how Member States may require, without any ambiguity, the takeover of staff upon a change of provider for groundhandling services to which access is limited. Discontinuity of staff can havehas a detrimental effect on the quality of groundhandling services. It is therefore appropriate to clarifyurgently necessary to clarify and, if need be, amend the rules on the takeovransfer of staff beyond thevia the correspondent application of Directive 2001/23/EC on transfers of undertakings, in consultation with the social partners, enabling Member States to ensure adequate employment, safety and working conditions as well as the protection of employees' rights and high labour standards. Dismissal on economic, technical or organisational grounds shall not be permitted.
Amendment 93 #
2011/0397(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 23
Recital 23
(23) The managing body of the airport may also supply groundhandling services itself. As at the same time, through its decision, the managing body of the airport may exercise considerable influence on competition between suppliers of groundhandling services, airports should be required to keep strictly separate accounts for their groundhandling services ion a legal entity separate from the legal entity fothe one hand and their infrastructure management on the other.
Amendment 95 #
2011/0397(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 24 a (new)
Recital 24 a (new)
(24a) Where the managing body of an airport supplies groundhandling services itself, or directly or indirectly controls a groundhandling services undertaking, due coordination of the groundhandling services should be monitored by the independent supervisory authority in order to guarantee equal treatment.
Amendment 99 #
2011/0397(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 29
Recital 29
(29) Subcontracting increases flexibility for suppliers of groundhandling services. Nevertheless, subcontracting and cascade subcontracting may also result in capacity constraints and have negative effects on safety and security. Subcontracting should therefore be limited and the rules governing subcontracting should be clarified.
Amendment 105 #
2011/0397(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 32
Recital 32
(32) In order to ensure that harmonised insurance requirements apply for suppliers of groundhandling services and self- handling airport users, the power to adopt acts in accordance with Article 290 of the Treaty should be delegated to the Commission in respect of insurance requirements for suppliers of groundhandling services and self-handling airport users. In order to ensure that harmonised and properly updated obligations apply concerning the minimum quality standards for groundhandling services and concerning the reporting obligations for suppliers of groundhandling services and self-handling airport users, the power to adopt acts in accordance with Article 290 of the Treaty should be delegated to the Commission in respect of specifications for minimum quality standards for groundhandling services and in respect of specifications for the content and dissemination of reporting obligations for suppliers of groundhandling services and self-handling airport users. It is of particular importance that the Commission carries out appropriate consultations during its preparatory work, including at expert level and involving the specific Sectoral Social Dialogue Committee set up under Decision 98/500/EC.
Amendment 115 #
2011/0397(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point e a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point e a (new)
(ea) In relation to integrators, ‘self- handling’ covers the groundhandling services supplied for all aircraft in the transport network whether owned or leased by the integrator and irrespective of whether the airline is owned by the integrator or a third party. For the purposes of this paragraph, the groundhandling services supplier must not be an airport user but must belong to the integrator and must meet the minimum quality standards.
Amendment 117 #
2011/0397(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point f a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point f a (new)
(fa) ‘Integrator’ means an undertaking that offers a transport service, the content of which is laid down in a contract, from a departure point to a final destination, seamlessly integrating transportation, groundhandling, consignment sorting and delivery services;
Amendment 119 #
2011/0397(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point g
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point g
(g) '‘centralised infrastructure'’ means specific airport installations and/or facilities at an airport which cannot, for technical, environmental, cost or capacity reasons, be divided or duplicated and whose availability is essential and necessary for the performance of subsequent groundhandling services;
Amendment 125 #
2011/0397(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1
Article 4 – paragraph 1
1. Each of the airports concernedvery airport with annual traffic of not less than 2 million passenger movements or 50 000 tonnes of freight for at least the previous three years shall establish a committee of representatives of airport users or of organisations representing airport users ('‘Airport Users'’ Committee'’).
Amendment 136 #
2011/0397(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1
Article 5 – paragraph 1
Amendment 143 #
2011/0397(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 5 – paragraph 1 a (new)
For airports as referred to in paragraph (1) Member States may limit the number of self-handling airport users authorised to provide the following categories of groundhandling services: (a) baggage handling; (b) ramp handling; (c) fuel and oil handling; (d) freight and mail handling as regards the physical handling of freight and mail, whether incoming, outgoing or being transferred, between the air terminal and the aircraft. Member States may not, however, limit the number of self-handling airport users to fewer than two.
Amendment 157 #
2011/0397(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
However, Member States shall not limit this number to fewer than two suppliers for each category of groundhandling services or, for airports whose annual traffic has been not less than 5 million passengers or 100 000 tonnes of freight for at least the previous three years, to fewer than three suppliers for each category of groundhandling services.
Amendment 164 #
2011/0397(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part
Article 6 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part
At airports where the number of suppliers is limited to two or more suppliers in accordance with paragraph (2) of this Article, or Article 14(1)(a) and (c), at least one of the authorised suppliers shall not be directly or indirectly controlled by:
Amendment 167 #
2011/0397(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 4 – introductory part
Article 6 – paragraph 4 – introductory part
4. Where the number of authorised suppliers is restricted pursuant to paragraph (2), Member States may not prevent an airport user, whatever part of the airport is allocated to him, from having, in respect of each category of groundhandling service subject to limitation, an effective choice, under the conditions laid down in paragraphs (2) and (3), between at least: two groundhandling services suppliers.
Amendment 171 #
2011/0397(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 4 – indent 1
Article 6 – paragraph 4 – indent 1
Amendment 176 #
2011/0397(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 4 – indent 2
Article 6 – paragraph 4 – indent 2
Amendment 182 #
2011/0397(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 5
Article 6 – paragraph 5
5. Where an airport reaches one of the freight traffic thresholds laid down in this Article without reaching the corresponding passenger movement threshold, this Regulation shall not apply to categories of groundhandling services reserved exclusively for passengers.
Amendment 191 #
2011/0397(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 7
Article 6 – paragraph 7
Amendment 202 #
2011/0397(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 2 – point b
Article 8 – paragraph 2 – point b
(b) the applicant demonstrates its ability and commits in writing to apply the relevant provisions and rules including applicable labour laws, applicable collective agreements, rules of conduct at the airport and quality requirements at the airport. The applicant also undertakes to apply the respective representative collective agreements.
Amendment 212 #
2011/0397(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 3 – point c a (new)
Article 9 – paragraph 3 – point c a (new)
(c a) decent employment and working conditions, including upholding workers' rights in the context of a transfer of staff in accordance with Article 12 of this Regulation;
Amendment 214 #
2011/0397(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 3 – point d a (new)
Article 9 – paragraph 3 – point d a (new)
(da) pass marks in a safety audit. The standards for safety audits must comply with the specifications adopted by the Commission. The Commission shall be empowered to adopt those specifications by means of delegated acts in accordance with Article 42.
Amendment 220 #
2011/0397(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 1
Article 10 – paragraph 1
1. Suppliers of groundhandling services shall be authorised for a minimum period of seven years and a maximum period of ten years except in the case of exemptions for the opening of self-handling and third- party groundhandling as provided for in Article 14 (1). The exact period for which the suppliers are authorised and the date to start operations shall be clearly indicated in the invitation to tender.
Amendment 243 #
2011/0397(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 1 – point c
Article 14 – paragraph 1 – point c
Amendment 245 #
2011/0397(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 1 – point d
Article 14 – paragraph 1 – point d
Amendment 246 #
2011/0397(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 10
Article 14 – paragraph 10
10. Exemptions granted by Member States pursuant to paragraph (1) may not exceed a duration of three years except for exemptions granted under paragraph 1 (b) and (c). Not later than six months before the end of that period the Member State shall take a new decision on each request for exemption, which shall also be subject to the provisions of this Article.
Amendment 249 #
2011/0397(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 11
Article 14 – paragraph 11
11. Exemptions granted by Member States under paragraphs (1) (b) and (c) may not exceed a duration of two years. However, a Member State may in accordance with the considerations referred to in paragraph (1), request that this period be extended by a single period of two years. The Commission shall decide on such a request. The implementing decision shall be adopted in accordance with the advisory procedure referred to in Article 43 (2).
Amendment 253 #
2011/0397(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 1
Article 15 – paragraph 1
The managing body of the airport shall organise a procedure for consultation on the application of this Regulation between itself, the Airport Users' Committee and the undertakings providing groundhandling services. This consultation shall cover, inter alia, the price of those groundhandling services for which an exemption has been granted pursuant to Article 14 (1) (b) and (c) and the organisation of the provision of those services. A consultation meeting shall be held at least once a year. The managing body of the airport shall make a record of that meeting which shall be sent to the Commission at its request.
Amendment 277 #
2011/0397(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 1 – point e a (new)
Article 17 – paragraph 1 – point e a (new)
(e a) it complies with the minimum criteria for staff working conditions in accordance with Article 8(2)(b);
Amendment 314 #
2011/0397(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 25 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1 a. The procedure for granting approvals shall be transparent and non- discriminatory and may not go beyond the provisions of this Regulation in restricting market access or the freedom to self- handle.
Amendment 333 #
2011/0397(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 28 – paragraph 3
Article 28 – paragraph 3
3. The managing body of the airport or, where relevant, the managing body of the centralised infrastructure shall be entitled to recover its costs and to make a reasonable return on assets from the fees charged. The fees shall constitute consideration for infrastructure or a service.
Amendment 352 #
Amendment 357 #
2011/0397(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 29 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Article 29 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
At airports whose annual traffic volume has been not less than 2 million passenger movements or 50 000 tonnes of freight for at least the previous three years, the managing body of the airport or the managing body of the centralised infrastructure shall, if it provides groundhandling services for third parties, establish a separate legal entityguarantee strict separation of accounts for the provision of these groundhandling activities.
Amendment 363 #
2011/0397(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 29 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Article 29 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Amendment 373 #
2011/0397(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 29 – paragraph 2
Article 29 – paragraph 2
Amendment 382 #
2011/0397(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 29 – paragraph 3
Article 29 – paragraph 3
3. The legal entity proving groundhandling services as referred to in paragraph (1) may not receive any financial cross-subsidisation from aeronautical activities related to the management of airportmanaging body of the airport or the managing body of the centralised infrastructure, in cases where the managing body of the airportse provides groundhandling services, or from aeronautical activities related to the management of centralised infrastructure in cases where the managing body of the centralised infrastructure provides groundhandling services which would allow the legal entity providing groundhandling services to reduce the pric to third parties, shall ensure that these groundhandling services receive no financial cross- subsidisation from aeronautical activities itn charges for its groundhandling services to third partiesonnection with the management of airport infrastructure.
Amendment 393 #
2011/0397(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 29 – paragraph 5
Article 29 – paragraph 5
5. At the close of each financial year an independent auditor shall verify the situation and publicly declare that such financial cross-subsidisationexamine the separate accounts and publicly confirm that cross-subsidisation within the meaning of paragraph (3) has not occurred. Where the legal entity providingsupplier of groundhandling services receives cross- subsidisation from non-aeronautical activities, the entity managing the airport infrastructure or the entity managing the centralised infrastructure shall demonstrate that this is compliant with paragraph (3).
Amendment 401 #
2011/0397(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 30 – paragraph 1
Article 30 – paragraph 1
1. The managing body of the airport shall be in charge of the proper coordination of groundhandling activities at its airport. As ground coordinator, the managing body of the airport shall in particular ensure that the operations of suppliers of ground-handling services and self-handling airport users comply with the airport rules of conduct as defined in Article 31. The managing body of the airport shall be empowered to enforce the rules of conduct. The measures adopted shall be transparent, proportionate and non- discriminatory.
Amendment 407 #
2011/0397(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 30 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 30 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. If the managing body of the airport provides groundhandling services or directly or indirectly controls an undertaking which does so, the independent supervisory authority shall monitor the proper coordination of groundhandling services and the enforcement of the rules of conduct by the management body.
Amendment 415 #
2011/0397(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 30 – paragraph 2 – point b
Article 30 – paragraph 2 – point b
(b) the managing body of the airport shall ensure that a proper contingency plan is drawn up for the operations of suppliers of groundhandling services and self-handling airport users are coordinated through an airport Collaborative Decision Making (CDM) and through a proper contingency plan. The managing body of the airport may use a CDM system for coordination purposes.
Amendment 424 #
2011/0397(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 31 – paragraph 2
Article 31 – paragraph 2
2. The managing body of the airport, a public authority or any other body which controls the airport may lay down rules of conduct. If the Airport Users’ Committee regards the rules of conduct as inadequate, it may ask the independent supervisory authority to resolve the matter.
Amendment 428 #
2011/0397(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 31 – paragraph 3 – point c a (new)
Article 31 – paragraph 3 – point c a (new)
(ca) They shall take appropriate, proportional and non-discriminatory measures to punish breaches of the rules of conduct as defined in Article 30(1).
Amendment 457 #
2011/0397(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 32 – paragraph 4
Article 32 – paragraph 4
4. The minimum quality standards shall cover in particular the following fields: operational performance, staff training, nature of equipment, information and assistance to passengers, in particular as referred to in Regulations (EC) No 261/2004 of the European Parliament and of the Council18 and EC (No) 1107/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council19, CDM, safety, security, contingency measures, and the environment.
Amendment 462 #
2011/0397(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 32 – paragraph 6
Article 32 – paragraph 6
6. The minimum quality standards shall comply with the specifications set by the Commission. The Commission shall be empowered to adopt those specifications by means of delegated acts in accordance with Article 42laid down in Annex 1a to this Regulation.
Amendment 467 #
2011/0397(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 32 – paragraph 7 a (new)
Article 32 – paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. If a supplier of groundhandling services fails to meet the minimum quality standards, the matter shall be referred to the Airport Users' Committee. On a proposal from the managing body of the airport, and once an appropriate period has elapsed, the Member State may then take proportionate and non- discriminatory measures to enforce the minimum quality standards.
Amendment 506 #
2011/0397(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 35 – paragraph 4
Article 35 – paragraph 4
4. A supplier of groundhandling services as referred to in Article 11 (1) may not subcontract groundhandling services, except if it is temporarily unable to provide these groundhandling services due to force majeure.:
Amendment 507 #
2011/0397(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 35 – paragraph 4 – point a (new)
Article 35 – paragraph 4 – point a (new)
(a) if it is temporarily unable to provide these groundhandling services due to force majeure.
Amendment 508 #
2011/0397(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 35 – paragraph 4 – point b (new)
Article 35 – paragraph 4 – point b (new)
(b) if it takes part in the tendering procedure pursuant to Articles 7 to 10.
Amendment 516 #
2011/0397(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 35 – paragraph 7 a (new)
Article 35 – paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. A supplier of groundhandling services may not subcontract groundhandling services except if it is temporarily unable to provide the services in question due to force majeure.
Amendment 533 #
2011/0397(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 42 – paragraph 2
Article 42 – paragraph 2
2. The delegation of power referred to in Articles 22, 32,9(3)[da], 22 and 33 shall be conferred for an indeterminate period of time from the date of entry into force of this Regulation.
Amendment 535 #
2011/0397(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 42 – paragraph 3
Article 42 – paragraph 3
3. The delegation of powers referred to in Articles 22, 32,9(3)[da], 22 and 33 may be revoked at any time by the European Parliament or by the Council. A revocation decision shall put an end to the delegation of the power specified in that decision. It shall take effect the day following the publication of the decision in the Official Journal of the European Union or at a later date specified therein. It shall not affect the validity of any delegated acts already in force.
Amendment 536 #
2011/0397(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 42 – paragraph 5
Article 42 – paragraph 5
5. A delegated act adopted pursuant to Articles 22, 32,9(3)[da], 22 and 33 shall enter into force only if no objection has been expressed by either the European Parliament or the Council within a period of 2 months of notification of that act to the European Parliament and the Council or if, before the expiry of that period, the European Parliament and the Council have both informed the Commission that they will not object. That period shall be extended by two months at the initiative of the European Parliament or the Council.
Amendment 538 #
2011/0397(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 45 – paragraph 2
Article 45 – paragraph 2
Amendment 545 #
2011/0397(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 a (new)
Annex 1 a (new)
Amendment 653 #
2011/0302(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex – Part I – point 5 - introductory part
Annex – Part I – point 5 - introductory part
Helsinki – Turku – Stockholm – Malmö – København – Lübeck – Fehmarn – Hamburg – Hannover Bremen – Hannover – Nürnberg – München – Brenner – Verona – Bologna – Roma – Napoli – Bari Napoli – Palermo – Valletta
Amendment 323 #
2011/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 2
Article 2 – paragraph 2
Regulation (EC) No 561/2006
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – points d, f, p
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – points d, f, p
The distance of ‘50 km’ referred to in points (d), (f) and (p) of Article 13(1) is replaced by ‘1050 km’.
Amendment 21 #
2011/0190(COD)
Proposal for a directive - amending act
Recital 6
Recital 6
(6) The revised Annex VI to MARPOL introduces, inter alia, stricter sulphur limits for marine fuel in SECAs (1.00% as of 1 July 2010 and 0.10% as of 1 January 2015) as well as in sea areas outside SECAs (3.5% as of 1 January 2012 and, in principle, 0.50% as of 1 January 2020). Most Member States are obliged to require ships to use fuel with maximum 1.00% sulphur content in SECAs as of 1 July 2010 based on their international commitments. In order to ensure coherence with international law as well as to secure proper enforcement of new globally established sulphur standards in the Union, the provisions of Directive 1999/32/EC should be aligned with the revised Annex VI to MARPOL. In order to ensure a minimum quality of fuel used by ships either for fuel or technology based compliance, marine fuel the sulphur content of which exceeds the general standard of 3.5 % by mass should not be allowed for use or placing on the market in the Unionin the Union, unless the fuel is used in conjunction with the appropriate technical procedures to reduce emissions (e.g. scrubber technologies).
Amendment 24 #
2011/0190(COD)
Proposal for a directive- amending act
Recital 6 a (new)
Recital 6 a (new)
(6a) In view of the health benefits of lower sulphur emissions the European Commission should, insofar as it can, promote the extension of the 0.1% limit to other seas bordering on Member States’ landmass or extending this limit so as to cover a fixed distance from the Union coastline.
Amendment 33 #
2011/0190(COD)
Proposal for a directive - amending act
Recital 11 a (new)
Recital 11 a (new)
(11a) In this connection, if it is proven that transport has switched from sea to land-based modes, particularly in Member States adjoining SECAs, the European Commission should use all existing instruments, such as the Marco Polo programme, to prevent a switch to more environmentally damaging land-based modes.
Amendment 37 #
2011/0190(COD)
Proposal for a directive - amending act
Recital 12 a (new)
Recital 12 a (new)
(12a) Until 2018, undertakings providing regular services which can show that more than 85% of their operations per annum take place in a SECA should be able to apply for support for the use of low-sulphur fuels. It should only be possible for this support to be granted if the applicant shows that, through no fault of his own, the required technological emission reduction procedures cannot be in operation by the deadline of 1 January 2015. In addition, the applicant should show that, in the run-up to the introduction of the more stringent SECA limit values in 2015, serious efforts were made before 1 January 2013 to acquire emission reduction technologies which would have had at least the same positive impact on the environment as can be achieved by using low-sulphur fuels.
Amendment 53 #
2011/0190(COD)
Proposal for a directive - amending act
Article 1 – point 4
Article 1 – point 4
Directive 1999/32/EC
Article 3a
Article 3a
Member States shall ensure that marine fuels are not used or placed on the market within their territory if their sulphur content exceeds 3.5 % by mass. The use of ships’ fuels whose sulphur content exceeds 3.5 % by mass should only be permitted in conjunction with emission reduction procedures which have at least the same positive impact on the environment as can be achieved by using low-sulphur fuels.
Amendment 59 #
2011/0190(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 6 – point (c)
Article 1 – point 6 – point (c)
Directive 1999/32/EC
Article 4a – paragraph 1a – last subparagraph
Article 4a – paragraph 1a – last subparagraph
Until 2018, in order to be able to comply with the limit values laid down in subparagraph (b) of this paragraph, undertakings providing regular services which can show that more than 85% of their operations per annum take place in a SECA should be able to apply for support for the use of low-sulphur fuels. It should only be possible for this support to be granted if the applicant shows that, through no fault of his own, the required technological emission reduction procedures cannot be in operation by the deadline of 1 January 2015. In addition, the applicant should show that, in the run-up to the introduction of the more stringent SECA limit values in 2015, serious efforts were made before 1 January 2013 to acquire emission reduction technologies which would have had at least the same positive impact on the environment as can be achieved by using low-sulphur fuels. This paragraph shall apply to all vessels of all flags, including vessels whose journey began outside the Union.
Amendment 1 #
2010/2161(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 9
Citation 9
Amendment 11 #
2010/2161(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas the EU is a culturally diverse community of values whose watchword - 'United in diversity' - must be explained inside and outside the EU,
Amendment 16 #
2010/2161(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas culture hasand the arts have intrinsic value, enriches people’s lives and fosters understanding,
Amendment 17 #
2010/2161(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B a (new)
Recital B a (new)
Ba. whereas the European Agenda for Culture sets the strategic objective of promoting culture as a vital element in the Union's international relations,
Amendment 22 #
2010/2161(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D
Recital D
D. whereas not only the non-material, but also the economic nature of cultural goods, including sports, contributes to the EU’'s economic valuedevelopment, through cultural industries and tourism, and the settlement of businesses in the EUs a knowledge-based economy and society,
Amendment 26 #
2010/2161(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E
Recital E
E. whereas the Union and its Member States, citizens, businesses and civil society both within the EU and in third countries are key actors in cultural relations,
Amendment 31 #
2010/2161(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital F
Recital F
F. whereas the internet isnew media and communications technologies have the potential to be an instrument for freedom of expression, pluralism, exchange of information, access to cultural content, education, human rights, development, freedom of assembly, democracy and inclusion,
Amendment 33 #
2010/2161(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital G
Recital G
Amendment 36 #
2010/2161(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital I
Recital I
I. whereas cultural diplomacy imediation and cultural exchanges can serve as instruments for global peace, conflict prevention, crisis management and stability,
Amendment 41 #
2010/2161(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Underlines the transversal character of culture and believes that culture needs to be considered in the widest sense, as botBelieves that, above all, it is culture and the arts in all their diversity, and cultural dialogue and exchanges which fostering and embodyingconvey European values,; that evolved historicallyerefore underlines the transversal character of culture;
Amendment 42 #
2010/2161(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Stresses that democratic and fundamental freedoms such as freedom of expression, press freedom, access to information and communication, freedom of worship, freedom from want andtolerance, safeguarding minorities and their rights, freedom from fear,want and freedom to connect, online and offline,from fear are preconditions for cultural expression, cultural exchanges and cultural diversity;
Amendment 51 #
2010/2161(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Underlines that transatlantic cooperation is important to advance joint interests and sharede fact that, in particular, cooperation with neighbouring European states is important in order to mediate shared European values;
Amendment 57 #
2010/2161(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Values public-private cooperation and cooperation with civil society actors in cultural aspects of the EU’s external actions;
Amendment 71 #
2010/2161(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Supports the increasing involvement of third countries in EU culture, mobility, youth, education and training programmes;
Amendment 73 #
2010/2161(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Calls for coherent strategies for youthe mobility of cultural professionals, artists and creators, cultural and educational development (including media and ICT literacy), and access to artistic expression in all its diversity; encourages, therefore, synergies between culture, sports, education, media, multilingualism and youth programmes;
Amendment 74 #
2010/2161(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Encourages cooperation with practitioners, mediator organisations and civil society, in both Member States and third countries, in drawing up and implementing external cultural policies;
Amendment 81 #
2010/2161(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
Amendment 89 #
2010/2161(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
Amendment 98 #
2010/2161(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 a (new)
Paragraph 12 a (new)
12a. Underscores the importance of the new media and, above all, of the internet as free, easily accessible and easy-to-use communications and information platforms which should be actively used, inside and outside the EU, as part of intercultural dialogue;
Amendment 99 #
2010/2161(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 b (new)
Paragraph 12 b (new)
12b. Stresses the importance of the new media for access to cultural goods and content and for mediating and preserving cultural heritage in digital form, as is demonstrated by key projects such as EUROPEANA;
Amendment 100 #
2010/2161(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 c (new)
Paragraph 12 c (new)
12c. Calls on the Commission to create a central internet portal which both provides information on existing EU support programmes in the external relations sphere which have a cultural component and on the planning and organisation of cultural events of pan- European significance by the EU’s foreign representations and acts as a central information platform to facilitate networking between cultural professionals, institutions and civil society, and which at the same time contains links to other EU-sponsored events, such as EUROPEANA;
Amendment 104 #
2010/2161(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Subheading 4
Subheading 4
Cultural diplomacymediation and cultural exchange
Amendment 110 #
2010/2161(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Underlines the importance of cultural diplomacy in advancmediation and cultural exchange, as integral aspects of relations between countries and regions, in explaining the EU’s interests and values in the world, and underlines the need for the EU to act as a global player; player with global responsibility;
Amendment 115 #
2010/2161(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
Amendment 121 #
2010/2161(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Calls for the designation of one person in each EU representation overseas responsible for the coordination of cultural relations and interactions between the EU and third countries and, in that connection, for due account to be taken of the scope for cooperation with mediatory organisations in the Member States, such as the EUNIC network, and non-State cultural actors in civil society;
Amendment 125 #
2010/2161(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Underlines the need to adopt a comprehensive approach in cultural diplomacymediation and cultural exchange and the role of culture in fostering democratisation, human rights, conflict prevention and peace building;
Amendment 128 #
2010/2161(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Subheading 5
Subheading 5
EU external relations and European External Action Service (EEAS)
Amendment 129 #
2010/2161(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Regrets thatExpects the draft organisational chart of the EEAS does noto include any positions relatingtailored to cultural aspects;
Amendment 133 #
2010/2161(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Calls on the EEAS to focus, inter alia, on coordination and strategic deployment of cultural aspects, incorporating culture consistently and systematically into the EU’s external relations and contributing to complementarity with Member State external cultural policies;
Amendment 137 #
2010/2161(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Calls for the appropriate training and further training of EEAS staff with regard to cultural and digital aspects, so that they can provide coordination in this area for EU delegations;
Amendment 144 #
2010/2161(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22
Paragraph 22
22. Calls for the inclusion of a DG Cultural and Digital Diplomacy in the organisation of the EEAS and the appointment of an EU ambassador-at- largEEAS to take over the responsibilities of Commission DG Education and Culture;
Amendment 150 #
2010/2161(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23
Paragraph 23
23. Encourages the EEAS to cooperate with networks such as EUNIC, when developing its resources and competences in the cultural sphere, to cooperate with networks such as EUNIC in order to draw on their experience as independent links between the Member States and cultural mediation organisations and create and exploit synergies;
Amendment 153 #
2010/2161(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24
Paragraph 24
24. Calls on the Commission to establish an interinstitutional taskforce for culture in the EU’s external relations to develop and widen coordination, streamlining, strategy and sharing of best practices and, in that connection, to take account of the Council of Europe’s activities and initiatives and to report to Parliament on the taskforce's work;
Amendment 159 #
2010/2161(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25
Paragraph 25
25. Proposes that Parliament should draw up an annual report to assess cultural aspects ofthe Commission should submit to Parliament regular reports on the implementation of this resolution on the role of culture in the EU’s external relactions;
Amendment 164 #
2010/2161(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Subheading 6
Subheading 6
UNESCO Convention on the Protection and Promotion of the Diversity of Cultural Expressions
Amendment 167 #
2010/2161(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26
Paragraph 26
26. Calls on the EEAS to encourage third countries to develop policies on culture and to systematically call on third countries to ratify and implement the UNESCO Convention on the Protection and Promotion of the Diversity of Cultural Expressions;
Amendment 168 #
2010/2161(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26 a (new)
Paragraph 26 a (new)
26a. Calls on the Commission to take proper account of the dual nature of cultural goods and services when negotiating bilateral and multilateral trade agreements and concluding cultural protocols; calls on the Commission to reserve most-favoured nation status in accordance with Article 16 of the UNESCO Convention on the Protection and Promotion of the Diversity of Cultural Expressions for developing countries;
Amendment 176 #
2010/2161(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 28
Paragraph 28
28. Calls for a coherent EU strategy for the international promotion of European cultural activities and programmes based on the protection of diversity and the dual nature of cultural goods and activities, which covers, inter alia, the following aspects: - more effective coordination of existing EU external policy programmes with cultural components and their implementation in agreements with third countries; - consistency with the cultural compatibility clauses included in the European Treaties, the subsidiarity principle and the UNESCO Convention on the Protection and Promotion of the Diversity of Cultural Expressions; - guaranteed support for joint projects with and between Member States and non-State cultural actors in civil society in the area of cultural cooperation and cultural projects which pursue pan- European aims and thus embody the idea of European added value;
Amendment 186 #
2010/2161(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 32
Paragraph 32
32. Recognises the link between cultural rights and hat, as laid down in the Universal Declaration of Human rRights and objects to the use of cultural arguments to justifythe International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights, cultural rights are human rights violations;
Amendment 11 #
2010/2154(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital F
Recital F
F. whereas health represents an asset to be preserved and exposure to ionising radiation from certain types of scanners, such as those emitting X-rays with cumulative effects, needs to be analysed; whereas this represents a risk that should be avoidand must not be permitted,
Amendment 21 #
2010/2154(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital O a (new)
Recital O a (new)
Oa. whereas cargo and mail are loaded onto passenger planes and therefore present a target for terrorist attacks, taken into account that security control for cargo and mail is much lower than for passengers, security measures must me tightened for mail and cargo which is loaded onboard of passenger planes,
Amendment 61 #
2010/2154(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Proposes, more specifically, that the Commission should revise the rules on the use of security scanners on a regularly basis to ensure that the provisions on the protection of health and fundamental rights are adapted to technological progress;
Amendment 101 #
2010/2154(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Takes the view that exposure to doses of ionising radiation above the recommended annual limits cannot be acceptable; believes, therefore, that X-ray transmission imaging should not be used in systematic security screening;
Amendment 120 #
2010/2154(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24
Paragraph 24
24. Believes that such protection can be better achieved when a standard figure isonly stick figures should be used, and that the use ofno body images should be permitted only with the appropriate guarantees and on an exceptional basis;taken.
Amendment 132 #
2010/2154(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25
Paragraph 25
25. Stresses that images should not be stored for longer than is necessary to ensure aviation securitystick figures must not be stored, and can only be used for the amount of time necessary for the screening process, that they shouldmust be destroyed once they are no longer necessary for the intended purposedirectly afterwards, and that they should not be used for purposes other than to detect prohibited objects;
Amendment 141 #
2010/2154(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26
Paragraph 26
26. Takes the view that the operating rules must ensure that people area random process of selection is applied and passengers must not be selected to pass through a security scanner on the basis of discriminatory criteria;
Amendment 149 #
2010/2154(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27
Paragraph 27
27. Takes the view that, wheno images are used, they should not be linked to the passenger's identity and measures should be takentaken, in order to enssecure that passengers cannot be identified with images of any part of the body unless this is necessar' identity;
Amendment 150 #
2010/2154(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27 a (new)
Paragraph 27 a (new)
27a. Stresses that the technology used must not have the capabilities to store or save data;
Amendment 151 #
2010/2154(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27 b (new)
Paragraph 27 b (new)
27b. Calls on the Commission to grant, that staff working with the technology of security scanners must not be allowed to have any devices capable of capturing images during working shifts;
Amendment 168 #
2010/2154(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 33
Paragraph 33
33. Urges the Council to immediately adopt a position on aviation security charges at first reading as soon as possible, due to the fact that legislation on aviation security and legislation on aviation security charges are intertwined;
Amendment 19 #
2010/2040(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Asks the Commission, therefore, to come up with an overarching, cross- sectoral strategy for sustainable growth in coastal regions and maritime sectors by 20132, based on a broad investigation of potentials and policy options and on broad stakeholder consultation; considers that one element of this strategy should be a new, integrated approach to strengthening Europe’s world leadership in maritime engineering across sectors such as shipbuilding, clean shipping, off-shore energy development and technologies;
Amendment 22 #
2010/2040(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Calls onUrges the Commission to learn the lessons of the oil spill catastrophe in the Gulf of Mexico, totake action as a follow-up to its stated intentions and create legal certainty in the field of offshore oil extraction in Europe; considers that this should include clear assignment of liability and responsibility for risk prevention; considers furthermore that the Commission should identify all possible legislative loopholes at EU and Member State level and to adjust as quickly as possible all relevant EU legislation accordingly;
Amendment 26 #
2010/2040(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Considers that, in this context, there is an urgent need for action to review the Directive on environmental liability with regard to the prevention and remedying of environmental damage (2004/35/EC), which does not include liability in accordance with the 'polluter pays' principle in the case of offshore oil extraction;
Amendment 27 #
2010/2040(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4b. Calls on the Commission in this connection to investigate whether the remit of the European Maritime Safety Agency should be extended and whether it should be assigned responsibility for monitoring compliance with safety standards in offshore oil extraction and reviewing contingency plans in that connection;
Amendment 45 #
2010/2040(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 a (new)
Paragraph 13 a (new)
13a. Welcomes the international dimension of the IMP and draws the attention of the Commission and Member States to the fact that improvements in working conditions at sea, safety and the environmental performance of vessels in should be placed on the agenda of international fora and ratified by port, flag and coastal States as part of international agreements in order to make it possible to achieve a worldwide improvement in the field of shipping;
Amendment 49 #
2010/2040(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Welcomes the regional sea-basin initiatives and strategies proposed so far by the Commission and the macroregional strategies of relevance to the sea; recognises that the implementation of the IMP principles requires that they be translated into targeted strategies and specific measures tailored to the specificities of each sea basin, and in the case of the Mediterranean, the various sub- regions present therein; calls for further dialogue and co-operation in order to improve the governance of the marine space and coastal areas in the different maritime sea basins, including the North Sea, the Baltic Sea, the Atlantic, the Black Sea and the Mediterranean area, and asks the Commission to implement the proposed actions;
Amendment 72 #
2010/2040(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25
Paragraph 25
25. Reiterates its call for improved cooperation between Member States’ national inspectorates, coastguards and navies and reminds the Commission to carry out – as requested earlier by the European Parliament – a feasibility study on further collaboration or integration between the different coastguard services, as already called for in 2005 in Directive 2005/35/EC on ship-source pollution and on the introduction of penalties for infringements; considers that, in this context, there is great potential to involve the European Maritime Safety Agency more fully in monitoring coastal areas and to provide more support for Member States in tracing marine pollution;
Amendment 75 #
2010/2040(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25 a (new)
Paragraph 25 a (new)
25a. Calls on the Member States to comply with their obligations under the Marine Strategy Framework Directive and, by 15 July 2012, perform an assessment of the environmental status of their marine waters and establish environmental targets and monitoring programmes; calls on Member States, furthermore, to adopt ambitious programmes of measures to attain a good environmental status for those waters;
Amendment 76 #
2010/2040(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25 b (new)
Paragraph 25 b (new)
25b. Calls on Member States to comply with their obligation under Article 13 of the Marine Strategy Framework Directive to designate marine protected areas; calls, furthermore, on Member States to monitor compliance with the protection measures effectively;
Amendment 77 #
2010/2040(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25 c (new)
Paragraph 25 c (new)
25c. Observes that since 1 July 2010 new limit values for SO2 levels in shipping fuels have been in force in the English Channel, North Sea and Baltic Sea, which have been declared sulphur emission control areas under an IMO decision; considers that all European coastal areas should be protected against emissions and that distortion of competition by disparities in the strictness of emission limit values in the waters of the Community should be avoided and consequently, if overall environmental performance is improved by emission control areas, uniform rules covering the whole EU would be preferable;
Amendment 78 #
2010/2040(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25 c (new)
Paragraph 25 c (new)
25c. Calls on the Commission and Member States at international level, particularly under the auspices of the International Maritime Organisation, to seek the introduction of compulsory pilotage in particularly dangerous international waters, for example the Kadet Trench in the Baltic, in order to reduce the danger of oil disasters caused by vessels;
Amendment 90 #
2010/2040(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 28
Paragraph 28
28. Asks the Commission to develop, as soon as possible, to propose a coordinated European industrial policy initiative for European shipbuilding in order to help the industry to survive the current crisis, safeguard jobs and preserve worldwide competitiveness by means of high-quality shipbuilding in Europe; calls in particular on Member States in this connection to support systems to finance ships; considers that a fleet renewal programme for the very old coastal shipping fleet would comprise a worthwhile complement, thus increasing the safety, environmental performance and competitiveness of shipping in the common maritime space without borders, while making full use of the competitive shipbuilding capacity of Europe for this purpose;
Amendment 283 #
2010/0253(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 12
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 12
(12) ‘applicant’ means a licensed railway undertaking, and, in Member States which provide for such a possibility, other persons or legal entities, such as competent authorities under Regulation (EC) No 1370/2007 and shippers, freight forwarders and combined transport operators, with a public-service or commercial interest in procuring infrastructure capacity, for the operation of railway service on their respective territories;
Amendment 283 #
2010/0253(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 12
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 12
(12) ‘applicant’ means a licensed railway undertaking, and, in Member States which provide for such a possibility, other persons or legal entities, such as competent authorities under Regulation (EC) No 1370/2007 and shippers, freight forwarders and combined transport operators, with a public-service or commercial interest in procuring infrastructure capacity, for the operation of railway service on their respective territories;
Amendment 313 #
2010/0253(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 7 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 7 – paragraph 1 a (new)
(1a) The formation of an association within a concern shall not represent a breach of the provisions of this article if guarantees are provided that the undertakings are legally autonomous.
Amendment 313 #
2010/0253(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 7 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 7 – paragraph 1 a (new)
(1a) The formation of an association within a concern shall not represent a breach of the provisions of this article if guarantees are provided that the undertakings are legally autonomous.
Amendment 470 #
2010/0253(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 15 – paragraph 4 – point g a (new)
Article 15 – paragraph 4 – point g a (new)
(ga) working conditions in the sector, for each Member State.
Amendment 470 #
2010/0253(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 15 – paragraph 4 – point g a (new)
Article 15 – paragraph 4 – point g a (new)
(ga) working conditions in the sector, for each Member State.
Amendment 482 #
2010/0253(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 21 – paragraph 1
Article 21 – paragraph 1
The requirements relating to professional competence shall be met when an applicant railway undertaking can demonstrate that it has or will have a management organisation which possesses the knowledge or experience necessary to exercise safe and reliable operational control and supervision of the type of operations specified in the licence. With that aim in view, it shall also be required to submit proof that its employees have the requisite training, in the form of test certificates issued by a public body, including certificates of fitness and all certificates of competence. The undertaking shall also demonstrate that it has been issued with a safety certificate pursuant to Article 10 of Directive 2004/49/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 29 April 2004 on rail safety in the Community1. _____________ 1 OJ L 220, 21.6.2004, p. 16.
Amendment 482 #
2010/0253(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 21 – paragraph 1
Article 21 – paragraph 1
The requirements relating to professional competence shall be met when an applicant railway undertaking can demonstrate that it has or will have a management organisation which possesses the knowledge or experience necessary to exercise safe and reliable operational control and supervision of the type of operations specified in the licence. With that aim in view, it shall also be required to submit proof that its employees have the requisite training, in the form of test certificates issued by a public body, including certificates of fitness and all certificates of competence. The undertaking shall also demonstrate that it has been issued with a safety certificate pursuant to Article 10 of Directive 2004/49/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 29 April 2004 on rail safety in the Community1. _____________ 1 OJ L 220, 21.6.2004, p. 16.
Amendment 11 #
2009/2230(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Underlines the importance of short sea shipping in the Baltic Sea and its contribution to an efficient, environmentally-friendly transport network; points out that the competitiveness of short sea shipping links must be ensured in order to support a modal shift from road to sea; believes for this reason that the Commission needs to provide the European Parliament, as quickly as possible, but by the end of 2010 at the latest, with an impact assessment of the effects of the revised Annex VI to the MARPOL Convention on the designated sulphur limit value of 0.1% as from 2015 in the areas of the North Sea and the Baltic Sea where sulphur emissions are being monitored;
Amendment 13 #
2009/2230(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Recognises the need for specific measures in support of this objective, including the appropriate use of nautical pilots or demonstrably experienced seafarers for the most challenging straits and ports and the establishment of reliable financing schemes for research and development on the sustainable operation of ships;
Amendment 3 #
2009/2096(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 12 a (new)
Citation 12 a (new)
- having regard to the Commission’s communication entitled ‘Strategic goals and recommendations for the EU’s maritime transport policy until 2018’ (COM(2009)0008),
Amendment 102 #
2009/2096(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Stresses the need for better information of the general public about the consequences of leisure-time travel and calls on the Commission to consider leisure-time travel in its policy approach;
Amendment 123 #
2009/2096(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Finds that the development of passenger and freight transport as a whole raises the issue not only of the transfer of traffic but ratheralso of the effective use of the various modes of transport, and that the goal of European transport policy should therefore be effective comodality and a modal shift to more sustainable means of transport at the same time;
Amendment 245 #
2009/2096(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 a (new)
Paragraph 12 a (new)
12a. Considers transport as of utmost importance as it is related to all fields of policies, despite that, calls on the Commission to strengthen research on avoiding unnecessary transport and shortening existing transport routes in Europe;
Amendment 6 #
2009/2095(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D a (new)
Recital D a (new)
D a. whereas climate change poses the greatest challenge for all European policy areas in the 21st century,
Amendment 7 #
2009/2095(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D b (new)
Recital D b (new)
D b. whereas the European maritime industry is a leading global industry and this lead role can only, and must be, safeguarded in the long term through innovation,
Amendment 8 #
2009/2095(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E a (new)
Recital E a (new)
E a. having regard to the ongoing criminal attacks on European fishing and commercial vessels and passenger ships in the Gulf of Aden, off the coast of Somalia and in international waters,
Amendment 19 #
2009/2095(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Calls onUrges EU Member States therefore to encourage the use of their flag and the European maritime structures, for example by providing fiscal facilities such as tonnage taxation and reduced taxation of seafarers;
Amendment 25 #
2009/2095(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Calls on the Commission to submit the promised new rules on State aid by August 2010for maritime transport by August 2010; and further considers that the Commission should also submit the guidelines on State aid to sea ports as quickly as possible;
Amendment 26 #
2009/2095(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6 a. Underlines, in this context, that State aid should be used exclusively to support European maritime sectors that are committed to social standards, safeguarding jobs and the training of personnel in Europe;
Amendment 27 #
2009/2095(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7 a. Calls on the Commission to give greater consideration to maritime transport and its land-based structures during the forthcoming revision of the Community guidelines for the development of the trans-European transport network, in particular the multimodal linking of European sea ports with the hinterland;
Amendment 28 #
2009/2095(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 b (new)
Paragraph 7 b (new)
7b. Welcomes the Commission’s proposal (COM(2009 11 ) of 21 January 2009 on reporting formalities for ships arriving in or departing from ports of the Member States of the Community, in order to simplify/reduce/eliminate administrative procedures for European short sea shipping; calls on the Commission to continue to support short sea shipping with a view to substantially increasing the performance capacities of maritime transport within the Community;
Amendment 32 #
2009/2095(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Welcomes initiatives by Member States and the Commission to make land-based and sea-based maritime occupations more attractive to young EU citizens; advocates, to this end, linking work and multiannual training in the maritime sector; advocates also that more information on the sector be provided at schools and that more traineeships be made available;
Amendment 41 #
2009/2095(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 a (new)
Paragraph 9 a (new)
9 a. Calls on the Commission, in this context, to review the mandate and working methods of the European Maritime Safety Agency;
Amendment 47 #
2009/2095(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 a (new)
Paragraph 10 a (new)
10 a. Calls, in this context, for the ratification of the International Labour Organisation’s 2006 Maritime Labour Convention by all Member States, in order to guarantee uniform and globally applicable social standards for seafarers;
Amendment 53 #
2009/2095(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Acknowledges that considerable progress is still possible with a view to reducing emissions of SOx, NOx, particulates (PM10) and CO2 in shipping, and that this is necessary within the framework of the European Union’s climate protection goals;
Amendment 61 #
2009/2095(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 a (new)
Paragraph 15 a (new)
15 a. Supports in principle the amendments to Annex VI of the MARPOL Convention to reduce sulphur oxide and nitrogen oxide emissions from ships, adopted by the International Maritime Organisation in October 2008; is concerned, however, about a possible shift back from short sea transport to road haulage as a result of the introduction of the 0.1% sulphur limit, envisaged as of 2015, in the sulphur emission control areas in the North Sea and the Baltic Sea; therefore calls on the Commission to submit a relevant impact assessment to the European Parliament as swiftly as possible and by the end of 2010 at the latest;
Amendment 93 #
2009/2095(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27 a (new)
Paragraph 27 a (new)
27 a. Calls on the Commission to consider the communication on 'Strategic goals and recommendations for the EU’s maritime transport policy until 2018' and this resolution as the basis for the forthcoming review of the Transport White Paper;
Amendment 99 #
2009/2095(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 28 a (new)
Paragraph 28 a (new)
28 a. Calls on the Commission to draft a comparable strategy for European inland waterway transport and to coordinate it with the present strategy, in order to promote the development of an optimised transport chain between maritime freight transport and goods transport on inland waterways;
Amendment 24 #
2009/0072(CNS)
Proposal for a decision
Recital 3
Recital 3
(3) Volunteeringary activities constitutes a rich non-formal learning experience which enables both the development of professionsocial skills and competences as well as, contribute to solidarity and constitute a major form of active civic participation. Actions carried out by volunteers of all ages are crucial to the development of democracy, one of the founding principles of the European Union, and contribute to the development of human resources and to the social cohesion. Voluntary activities have the potential to contribute to the personal growth and well-being of individuals and the harmonious development of European societies in terms of solidarity, social inclusion and prosperity.
Amendment 73 #
2009/0072(CNS)
Proposal for a decision
Article 5 – paragraph 4
Article 5 – paragraph 4
The Member States, the European Parliament, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions will be closely associated in the activities in order to achieve the added value that an exchange of best practices at Community level, including between the EU institutions, entails.
Amendment 81 #
2009/0072(CNS)
Proposal for a decision
Annex – point A – point 1 – bullet point 1
Annex – point A – point 1 – bullet point 1
• high visibility events and forums for exchanging experience and good practices with the participation of European organisations or bodies active in the field of volunteering, representatives of employers' associations and unions, the European Parliament, the European Economic and Social Affairs Committee and the Committee of the Regions;
Amendment 73 #
2008/0246(COD)
Council position – amending act
Article 3 – point d
Article 3 – point d
d) "carrier" means a natural or legal person who is neither a tour operator, ticket seller or travel agent offering transport by passenger services or cruises to the general public;
Amendment 81 #
2008/0246(COD)
Council position – amending act
Article 3 – point q
Article 3 – point q
q) "tour operator" means an organiser, other than a carrier, within the meaning of Article 2(2) and (3) of Directive 90/314/EEC;
Amendment 108 #
2008/0246(COD)
Council position – amending act
Article 11 – paragraph 2
Article 11 – paragraph 2
(2) In addition to paragraph 1, disabled persons or persons with reduced mobility shall notify the carrier, at the time of reservation or advance purchase of the ticket, of their specific needs with regard to accommodation or, seating or services required or their need to bring medical equipment, provided the need is known at that time.