8 Amendments of Birgit SIPPEL related to 2015/2254(INL)
Amendment 89 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital B a (new)
Recital B a (new)
Ba. whereas, the rule of law is the backbone of European liberal democracy, and is one of the founding principles of the European Union stemming from the common constitutional traditions of all Member States
Amendment 102 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital D
Recital D
D. whereas respect for the rule of law within the Union is a precondition for mutual recognition and trust, key factors for policy areas such as the internal market, police and justice cooperation, the Schengen area, and asylum and migration policies, and as a consequence, the erosion of the rule of law, democratic governance and fundamental rights are a serrequisite for the protection of fundamental rights and is of particular importance within the EU since it is also a prerequisite for upholding all rights and obligatiouns threat to the stability, securityderiving from the Treaties and pfrosperity of the Union;m international law.
Amendment 105 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital D a (new)
Recital D a (new)
Da. whereas the way the rule of law is implemented at national level plays a key role in ensuring mutual trust among Member States and in their legal systems, hence it is of vital importance to establish an area of freedom, security and justice without internal borders
Amendment 106 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital D b (new)
Recital D b (new)
Db. whereas such confidence has been seriously damaged in recent years and current challenges, the Union faces, require even closer cooperation in the field of police and justice cooperation, the Schengen area, and asylum and migration policies in order to ensure the welfare and security of citizens and those in need of international protection alike, this confidence has to be rebuilt
Amendment 110 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital E
Recital E
E. whereas the definition of core values and principles is a living and permanent process, and while those values and principles may evolve over time, they must be protected against short termism and ad hoc changes as a result of different political majorities;, hence an independent, impartial judiciary with the responsibility to interpret them plays a vital role
Amendment 149 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital I a (new)
Recital I a (new)
Ia. whereas there is a strong link between corruption, conflict of interest and the quality of rule of law, national authorities investigating, combating or prosecuting such crimes shall be closely monitored; preserving the integrity of the public sector is a key element of rule of law
Amendment 283 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Considers that while the main purpose of such a mechanism is to prevent and correct breaches of Union values, suggests that such mechanism also contains possible sanctions that can act as effective deterrence such as freezing of EU funds or other fines;
Amendment 612 #
Motion for a resolution
Annex – Article 12 – point 12.2
Annex – Article 12 – point 12.2
12.2 On the basis of the DRF Scoreboard, if a Member State receives onthree or more yellow scores, the Commission shall commence a dialogue with that Member State, building upon its Rule of Law Framework, taking into account the country-specific report.