Activities of Hella RANNER related to 2010/2207(INI)
Shadow reports (1)
REPORT on international air agreements under the Treaty of Lisbon PDF (160 KB) DOC (91 KB)
Amendments (7)
Amendment 1 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital D
Recital D
D. whereas the Framework Agreement should ensure that the Institutions' powers and prerogatives are exercised as effectively and transparently as possible; whereas in that Framework Agreement the Commission has committed itself to complying with the principle of the equal treatment of Parliament and the Council Ministers in respect of legislative and budgetary matters, in particular access to meetings and the forwarding of contributions or other information,
Amendment 2 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. SPoints out that air safety standards are of fundamental importance for passengers, crew members and the aviation industry in general, and therefore supports the conclusion of air safety agreements with countries that have a significant aircraft manufacturing industry, given the cost savings and consistent high standards that can be achieved by minimising the duplication of assessments, tests and controls;
Amendment 5 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Points out that, when assessing comprehensive agreements that are presented for consent, Parliament will seek to apply a consistent set of standards; including particular, in carrying out that assessment Parliament will focus on the extent to which: restrictions on market access and investment opportunities are relaxed in a balanced manner; incentives are provided to maintain and enhance social and environmental standards; adequate safeguards are provided for data protection and privacy; mutual recognition of safety and security standards are included; and a high level of passenger rights is ensured;
Amendment 6 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Considers that world-wide standards of date protection and privacy are urgently required and that the criteria set out by the European Parliament in its resolution of 5 May 2010 provide an appropriate model for such an agreement; points out that the European Union should play a pioneering role in the development of such world- wide standards;
Amendment 12 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Recalls that the 2005 Framework Agreement already committed the Commission to provide Parliament early and clear information during the preparation, conduct and conclusion of international negotiations; welcomes the revised Agreement of October 2010 and, in particular, its recognition of Parliament's enhanced rights and competences under the new Treaty; emphasises, in that connection, the Commission’s comprehensive obligation to keep Parliament informed, in keeping with the principle of equal treatment;
Amendment 14 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 a (new)
Paragraph 14 a (new)
14a. Points out that, pursuant to Article 24 of the Framework Agreement, the abovementioned information must be forwarded to Parliament in such a way that, if necessary, it can deliver an opinion; strongly urges the Commission to report back to Parliament on how its opinions are taken into account;
Amendment 15 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 a (new)
Paragraph 17 a (new)
17a. Calls on the Commission, with a view to maintaining the flow of information, to submit reports to Parliament regularly, and no less frequently than every two years, analysing the strengths and weaknesses of existing agreements; points out that this would enable Parliament to assess future agreements more effectively;