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Proposal for a regulation
Recital 1

(1) As a consequence of the progressive expansion of its jurisdiction since its creation, the number of cases before the General Court ~~has been steadily~~could increas~~ing~~e over the years, resulting over time in an increase in the number of cases pending before that Court. This ~~has~~would have an impact on the duration of proceedings.

2015/09/25
Committee: JURI

Sergio Gaetano COFFERATI

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 5

(5) Taking into account the likely evolution of the workload of the General Court, the number of Judges should be fixed at ~~56 at the end of a three-stage process, it being understood that at no point of time can there be more than two Judges sitting at the General Court appointed upon a proposal by the same Member State~~40.

2015/09/25
Committee: JURI

Sergio Gaetano COFFERATI

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 5 a (new)

(5a) The appointment of additional judges should be based on their independence, impartiality and expertise, taking account of their professional and personal suitability and their knowledge of the legal systems of the European Union and of the Member States, and ensuring, furthermore, gender balance in the overall composition of the Court.

2015/09/25
Committee: JURI

Sergio Gaetano COFFERATI

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 7

(7) In September 2016, first instance jurisdiction in Union civil service cases, and the seven posts of the Judges sitting at the European Union Civil Service Tribunal, should be transferred to the General Court, on the basis of a future legislative request by the Court of Justice.deleted

2015/09/25
Committee: JURI

Sergio Gaetano COFFERATI

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 8

(8) In September 2019, the remaining nine additional Judges should take office. In order to ensure cost effectiveness, this should not entail the recruitment of additional legal secretaries or other support staff. Internal re-organisation measures within the institution should ensure that efficient use be made of existing human resources.deleted

2015/09/25
Committee: JURI

Sergio Gaetano COFFERATI

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – point 2

Protocol No 3
Article 48

(2) Article 48 is replaced by the following : "Article 48 The General Court shall consist of~~: (a) 40 Judges as from …*; (b) 47 Judges as from 1 September 2016; (c)~~ one Judge per Member State and 12 additional Judges. There shall be no more than two Judges ~~per~~for any Member State ~~as from 1 September 2019.". __________________ * OJ: insert "1 September 2015", or the date of entry into force of this Regulation if that date is after 1 September 2015~~. All Judges shall have the same status and the same rights and obligations.

2015/09/25
Committee: JURI

Sergio Gaetano COFFERATI

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – point 2 – point a

Protocol No 3
Article 48

~~(a) 40 Judges as from …3; __________________ 3* date of entry into force of this Regulation if that date is after~~ deleted OJ: insert "1 September 2015.", or the

2015/09/25
Committee: JURI

Sergio Gaetano COFFERATI

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – point 2 – point b

Protocol No 3
Article 48

~~(b) 47 Judges as from 1 September 2016;~~deleted

2015/09/25
Committee: JURI

Sergio Gaetano COFFERATI

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – point 2 – point c

Protocol No 3
Article 48

~~(c) two Judges per Member State as from 1 September 2019.".~~deleted

2015/09/25
Committee: JURI

Sergio Gaetano COFFERATI

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – point 2 a (new)

Protocol No 3
Article 48 a (new)

(2a) The following article is inserted: “Article 48a In respect of the Judges to be appointed per Member State, the right of nomination shall lie with the government of the Member State in question.'

2015/09/25
Committee: JURI

Sergio Gaetano COFFERATI

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – point 2 b (new)

Protocol No 3
Article 48b (new)

(2b) The following article is inserted: "Article 48b The additional Judges shall be appointed regardless of nominees' Member States of origin. During a procedure to appoint one or more of the 12 additional Judges, all Member State governments may submit nominations. Furthermore, Judges retiring from the General Court may nominate themselves in a written submission to the chair of the panel referred to in Article 255 TFEU. During a procedure to appoint one or more of the 12 additional Judges, the panel referred to in Article 255 TFEU shall give an opinion on nominees’ suitability to perform the duties of Judge of the General Court. The panel shall append to its opinion on candidates' suitability a list of candidates having the most suitable high-level experience, by order of merit. That list shall contain the names of at least twice as many nominees as there are Judges to be appointed by common accord of the governments of the Member States, provided that there is a sufficient number of suitable nominees.”

2015/09/25
Committee: JURI

11 Amendments of Sergio Gaetano COFFERATI related to 2011/0901B(COD)

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