714 Amendments of Franz OBERMAYR
Amendment 16 #
2017/2193(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital F
Recital F
F. whereas New Zealand is a party to the concluded negotiations for a Trans- Pacific Partnership (TPP), the future of which remains uncertain, and the ongoing negotiations on a Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) in East Asia, uniting its most important trading partners; whereas New Zealand has had a free trade agreement in place with China since 2015, which could subsequently act as a bridge for the import of Chinese products into the European Union;
Amendment 30 #
2017/2193(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Underlines the importance of deepening relations between the Member States of the EU and the Asia-Pacific region for economic growth within Europe and stresses that this is reflected in the EU’s trade policy; recognises that New Zealand is a key part of this strategy and that widening and deepening trade relations can help to meet this goal;
Amendment 33 #
2017/2193(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
Amendment 35 #
2017/2193(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
Amendment 41 #
2017/2193(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
Amendment 48 #
2017/2193(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Calls for greater transparency in the negotiations, for the national parliaments to be kept informed of the progress made and for all national governments to be given access to all negotiation documents so as to enable them to monitor the process in full transparency;
Amendment 53 #
2017/2193(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Calls on the Commission to conclude, as soon as possible, its assessments of the potential impact of such a trade deal on the economies of each Member State, with a view to being able to evaluate thoroughlyevaluate the possible gains and losses from the enhancement of the EU- New Zealand trade and investment relationships, for the benefit of citizens and businesses on both sides, and particularly the benefit of the farming sector, including in the outermost regions and the overseas countries and territories;
Amendment 61 #
2017/2193(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Calls on the Council not to authorise the Commission to start negotiations for a trade and investment agreement and an investment protection agreement with New Zealand on the basis of the outcome of the scoping exercise and with clear targets;
Amendment 67 #
2017/2193(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Calls on the Commission and the Council to clearly distinguish between an agreement on trade and the liberalisation of foreign direct investment (FDI), only containing issues under EU exclusive competence, and a second agreement on investment protection, including on FDI and non-direct investment, which would be subject to an Investment Court Systemnot to interfere in matters falling within the competence of the Member States;
Amendment 72 #
2017/2193(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Calls on the Commission, when presenting the finalised agreements for signature and conclusion, and on the Council, when deciding on signature and conclusion, to fully respect the distribution of competences between the EU and its Member States; and to respect states' constitutions and decisions;
Amendment 76 #
2017/2193(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Calls on the Commission to conduct negotiations as transparently as possible and fully respect best practice as established in other negotiations; requests that the Council make the negotiating mandate public, and for the national parliaments to be fully and actively involved in the decision-making process;
Amendment 82 #
2017/2193(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
Amendment 89 #
2017/2193(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Emphasises that an ambitious agreement must address, in a meaningful way, investment, trade in goods and services (drawing on recent European Parliament recommendations as regards reservations of policy space and sensitive sectors), e- commerce, public procurement, energy, state-owned enterprises, competition, regulatory issues such as sanitary and phytosanitary barriers, as well as technology research;
Amendment 90 #
2017/2193(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 a (new)
Paragraph 13 a (new)
13a. Asks the Commission to set out a uniform approach for agriculture and to publish its analyses as soon as possible, thus enabling an objective assessment of the potential advantages and disadvantages for European producers to be made, including an estimate of the impact on employment, and of the possibility of introducing specific aid for European supply chains;
Amendment 103 #
2017/2193(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 – point a
Paragraph 14 – point a
(a) Real market access opportunities for both sides to each other’s goods and services market through the elimination of regulatory barriers: nothing in the agreement however should prevent either side from regulating to achieve legitimate policy objectives; considering in this respect that no EU trade agreement has must ever privatisedlead to the privatisation of public services, such as water, education, health and social services, nor decreased our high European health, food, consumer, environmental, labour and safety standards, nor constrained public funding of the arts and culture, education, and health and social services;
Amendment 125 #
2017/2193(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 – point d a (new)
Paragraph 14 – point d a (new)
(da) A separate chapter taking into account the needs and interests of European farmers since the elimination of tariff and non-tariff barriers will be somewhat prejudicial to them;points out that New Zealand has a very competitive, export-focused agricultural sector;points out that, on average, the farms there are larger than their European counterparts;emphasises, therefore, that securing increased access to the vast EU market through the removal or lowering of tariff and non-tariff barriers in the sector will undoubtedly be a priority for New Zealand;thus takes the view that the EU must refrain from making any sort of commitment concerning the most sensitive agricultural products, such as beef, veal, sheepmeat, cereals, dairy products or special sugars;
Amendment 130 #
2017/2193(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 – point d b (new)
Paragraph 14 – point d b (new)
(db) A separate chapter taking into account the interests of consumers;reiterates that consumer protection should be a core principle of any trade agreement;
Amendment 145 #
2017/2193(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 – point g
Paragraph 14 – point g
(g) A balanced outcome in the agriculture and fisheries chapters which gives due consideration to the interests of all European producers and consumers, for instance by introducing appropriate quotas in the most sensitive sectors; considers that only then can it boost competitiveness and be beneficial to both consumers and produceWarns all stakeholders against the wholesale opening-up of the agriculture and fisheries sectors, in particular, bearing in mind that the overriding concern is to protect the interests of European producers and consumers in those sectors;
Amendment 146 #
2017/2193(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 – point g a (new)
Paragraph 14 – point g a (new)
(ga) Emphasises that it is important to recognise that all European geographical indications should be protected effectively, and placed at the heart of the negotiations;notes that the ‘coexistence’ mechanism for GIs – used where similarly-named private trademarks are on the market in third countries – does not provide sufficient protection for EU products on the market, giving consumers a vague and misleading impression of the origin of food products;calls on the Commission, furthermore, where it does not come forward with any protection mechanisms, to consider excluding from free trade agreements any EU agricultural sectors the survival of which would be threatened by market competition or which have experienced specific crisis situations in recent years;
Amendment 161 #
2017/2193(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Looks forward to the launch of negotiations with New Zealand and to following them closely and contributing to their successful outcome; rReminds the Commission of its obligation to inform Parliament immediately and fully at all stages of the negotiations (both before and after the negotiating rounds); is committed to addressing the legislative and regulatory issues that may arise in the context of the negotiations and the future agreement; reiterates its fundamental responsibility to represent the citizens of the EU, and looks forward to facilitating inclusive and open discussions during the negotiating process;
Amendment 165 #
2017/2193(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Recalls that Parliament will endeavouris bound to monitor the implementation of the future agreement;
Amendment 10 #
2017/2192(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital F
Recital F
F. whereas Australia is a party to the concluded negotiations for a Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP), the future of which remains uncertain, and the ongoing negotiations on a Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) in East Asia, uniting Australia’s most important trading partners; whereas Australia has had a free trade agreement in place with China since 2015, which could subsequently act as a bridge for the import of Chinese products into the European Union;
Amendment 23 #
2017/2192(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Underlines the importance of deepening relations between the Member States of the EU and the Asia-Pacific region for economic growth within Europe and stresses that this is reflected in the EU’s trade policy; recognises that Australia is a key part of this strategy and that widening and deepening trade relations can help to meet this goal;
Amendment 26 #
2017/2192(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
Amendment 28 #
2017/2192(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
Amendment 34 #
2017/2192(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
Amendment 40 #
2017/2192(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Calls for greater transparency in the negotiations and for the national parliaments to be kept informed of progress and for all national governments to be given access to all negotiation documents so as to enable them to follow the process in full transparency;
Amendment 45 #
2017/2192(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Calls on the Commission to conclude, as soon as possible, its assessments of the potential impact of such a trade deal on the economies of each Member State, with a view to being able to evaluate thoroughly the possible gains and losses from the enhancement of the EU- Australia trade and investment relationships, for the benefit of citizens and businesses on both sides, and particularly the benefit of the farming sector, including in the outermost regions and the overseas countries and territories;
Amendment 53 #
2017/2192(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Calls on the Council not to authorise the Commission to start negotiations for a trade an investment agreement and an investment protection agreement with Australia on the basis of the outcome of the scoping exercises and with clear targets;
Amendment 61 #
2017/2192(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Calls on the Commission and the Council to clearly distinguish between an agreement on trade and the liberalisation of foreign direct investment (FDI), only containing issues under exclusive EU competence, and a second agreement on investment protection, including on FDI and non-direct investment, which would be subject to an Investment Court Systemnot to interfere in matters falling under the competence of the Member States;
Amendment 66 #
2017/2192(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Calls on the Commission, when presenting the finalised agreements for signature and conclusion, and on the Council, when deciding on signature and conclusion, to fully respect the distribution of competences between the EU and its Member States; and to respect states' constitutions and decisions;
Amendment 71 #
2017/2192(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Calls on the Commission to conduct negotiations as transparently as possible and fully respecting best practice as established in other negotiations; requests that the Council make the negotiating mandate public and for the national parliaments to be fully and actively involved in the decision-making process;
Amendment 77 #
2017/2192(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
Amendment 85 #
2017/2192(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Emphasises that an ambitious agreement must address, in a meaningful way, investment, trade in goods and services (drawing on recent Parliament recommendations as regards reservations of policy space and sensitive sectors), e- commerce, public procurement, energy, state-owned enterprises, competition, regulatory issues such as sanitary and phytosanitary barriers, as well as technology research;
Amendment 87 #
2017/2192(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 a (new)
Paragraph 13 a (new)
13a. Asks the Commission to set out a uniform approach for agriculture and to publish its analyses as soon as possible, thus enabling an objective assessment of the potential advantages and disadvantages for European producers to be made, including an estimate of the impact on employment and of the possible introduction of specific aid for European supply chains;
Amendment 101 #
2017/2192(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 – point a
Paragraph 14 – point a
(a) Real market access opportunities for both sides to each other’s goods and services market through the elimination of regulatory barriers: nothing in the agreement, however, should prevent either side from regulating to achieve legitimate policy objectives; considering, in this respect, that no EU trade agreement hasmust ever privatisedlead to the privatisation of public services, such as water, education, health and social services, nor decreased our high European health, food, consumer, environmental, labour and safety standards, nor constrained public funding of the arts and culture, education, and health and social services;
Amendment 124 #
2017/2192(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 – point d a (new)
Paragraph 14 – point d a (new)
(da) A dedicated chapter taking into account the needs and interests of European farmers since the elimination of tariff and non-tariff barriers will cause a certain amount of damage to their livelihoods;points out that Australia has a very competitive, export-focused agricultural sector;reiterates out that, on average, the farms there are larger than their European counterparts;emphasises, therefore, that securing increased access to the vast EU market through the removal or lowering of tariff and non- tariff barriers in the sector will undoubtedly be a priority for Australia;thus takes the view that the EU must refrain from making any sort of commitment concerning the most sensitive agricultural products, such as beef, veal, sheepmeat, cereals, dairy products or special sugars;
Amendment 129 #
2017/2192(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 – point d b (new)
Paragraph 14 – point d b (new)
(db) A dedicated chapter taking into account the interests of consumers;reiterates that consumer protection should be a core principle of any trade agreement;
Amendment 148 #
2017/2192(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 – point g
Paragraph 14 – point g
(g) A balanced outcome in the agriculture and fisheries chapters which gives due consideration to the interests of all European producers and consumers, for instance by introducing appropriate quotas in the most sensitive sectors; considers that only then can it boost competitiveness and be beneficial to both consumers and produceWarns all stakeholders against the wholesale opening-up of the agriculture and fisheries sectors, in particular, bearing in mind that the overriding concern is to protect the interests of European producers and consumers in those sectors;
Amendment 149 #
2017/2192(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 – point g – point i (new)
Paragraph 14 – point g – point i (new)
(i) Emphasises that it is important to recognise that all European geographical indications should be protected effectively, and placed at the heart of the negotiations;notes that the ‘coexistence’ mechanism for GIs – used where similarly named private trademarks are on the market in third countries – does not provide sufficient protection for EU products on the market, giving consumers a vague and misleading impression of the origin of food products;calls on the Commission, furthermore, where it does not come forward with any protection mechanisms, to consider excluding from free trade agreements any EU agricultural sectors the survival of which would be threatened by market competition or which have experienced specific crisis situations in recent years;
Amendment 165 #
2017/2192(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Looks forward to the launch of negotiations with Australia and to following them closely and contributing to their successful outcome; rReminds the Commission of its obligation to inform Parliament immediately and fully at all stages of the negotiations (both before and after the negotiating rounds); is committed to addressing the legislative and regulatory issues that may arise in the context of the negotiations and the future agreement; reiterates its fundamental responsibility to represent the citizens of the EU, and looks forward to facilitating inclusive and open discussions during the negotiating process;
Amendment 170 #
2017/2192(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Recalls that Parliament will endeavouris bound to monitor the implementation of the future agreement;
Amendment 2 #
2017/2053(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Calls for own resources reforms that establish a predictable and stable basis for the EU budget which is independent, transparent and balanced and will address the growing pressure on the EU budgetreforms that bring stability to the EU budget, are transparent and balanced and ensure that the relevant authorities do not systematically create new areas of expenditure – which often duplicate activities carried out in the Member States, simplify the complex and opaque rebate arrangements, and aim to lower the contribution of the Member States (and not increase the tax burden on EU citizens) and decrease the EU’s dependency on the national contributions based on VAT and GNI; calls for greater transparency in all the EU bodies, particularly the Commission;
Amendment 10 #
2017/2053(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Points out that the EU’s Member States' international trade is directly related to the traditional own resources of the EU, which consist mainly of customs duties on imports from outside the EU Member States and sugar levies and in 2015 represented 12.8 % of the total revenue of the EU; those resources (especially sugar) must be seen in the context of the ongoing trade negotiations with New Zealand and Australia in particular; stresses that the French overseas departments and territories, in which large quantities of sugar are produced, must not be forgotten;
Amendment 14 #
2017/2053(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Underlines the pressing need to analyse the impact on the traditional own resources of the conclusion of (free) trade agreements and to allocate alternative sources of income in order to compensate for a possible decrease in those resources; points out that steps must be taken to stop powers being transferred, even temporarily, to the Commission, given that those powers are often exercised without proper and continuous scrutiny by Parliament and generate expenditure against the budget;
Amendment 19 #
2017/2053(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
Amendment 31 #
2017/2053(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Recallsiterates more strongly its previous calls for a more effective EU customs system, with the optimisation of the current EU arrangements so that tax evasion and all forms of unfair competition can be addressed and duties and levies can be effectively collected for the EU’s own resources;
Amendment 35 #
2017/2053(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Notes that trade defence instruments (TDIs) are a source for EU own resources, but that owing to their nature they cannot be a stable basis for a consistent contribution; stresses that TDIs should not primarily be used as a EU own resources source, as they should only be established appropriately and proportionally, in line with applicable rules.
Amendment 178 #
2017/0086(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 36
Recital 36
Amendment 344 #
2017/0086(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 34 – paragraph 1
Article 34 – paragraph 1
Amendment 345 #
2017/0086(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 34 – paragraph 2
Article 34 – paragraph 2
Amendment 35 #
2016/2226(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Shares the view that the Decent Work Country Programme should be extended beyond 2016 and should be deepened so as to consider the modernisation of the Uzbek economy, employment policy, occupational health and safety and labour inspection, also taking gender equalitynd the still dramatic water consumption and environmental aspects into account;
Amendment 37 #
2016/2226(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Calls on the Commission and the EEAS to provide Parliament regularly with detailed information on the situation in Uzbekistan, in particular with regard to the eradication of child and forced labour; asks for the creation of a detailed study on the current situation of the abolishment of forced labour in order to support decision-building within the European Parliament and its commissions; decides to continue to monitor developments in Uzbekistan and to organise a regular dialogue with the ILO, the Commission, the EEAS and other stakeholders aimed at the total eradication of forced labour in Uzbekistan;
Amendment 5 #
2016/2222(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Recalls that palm oil accounts for about 40 % of global trade in all vegetable oils and that the EU, with around 7 million tonnes per year, is the second largest global importer; calls on the Commission, in this connection, to reduce the amount of imported palm oil from third countries by to applying different customs duty schemes for certified sustainable palm-oil products;
Amendment 16 #
2016/2222(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
Amendment 32 #
2016/2222(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Stresses the importance of improving the situation through appropriate certification, easily accessible for SMEs, confirming that the palm oil in question has been produced without undue harm to the environment and society and that the product is effectively and transparently traceable throughout the entire supply chain; calls for clear and transparent labelling for all processed goods, to indicate the presence and origin of palm oil and of the main ingredients of the food;
Amendment 51 #
2016/2222(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to ban EU imports of biodiesel derived from palm oil and to introduce a mandatory labelling scheme for biodiesel ingredients and their origins, and for other palm oil products;
Amendment 53 #
2016/2222(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Maintains that the production of land-based biofuels must not cause deforestation; points to the need, in this regard, to favour the use of agricultural by-products and processing waste in order to rationalise the production process and limit farms’ energy bills;
Amendment 56 #
2016/2222(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
Amendment 61 #
2016/2222(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Points to the need to ensure that certification schemes guarantee genuinely sustainable palm oil under protocols that will effectively protect biodiversity and safeguard working conditions while helping to keep the deforestation level close to zero;
Amendment 13 #
2016/2148(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Stresses that it would be a mistake to reduce education and its promotion simply to considerations of economic utility; stresses, also, that culture and its contribution to the forging and creating of identity and the development of creative potentials are essential aspects of education;
Amendment 49 #
2016/2148(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
Amendment 67 #
2016/2148(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Stresses that the amount of future investments should represent a certain percentage of the GDP of the various Member States, in order to take account of rises or falls in the cost of living in the countries concerned and ensure a fair distribution.
Amendment 12 #
2016/2100(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Emphasises that EU competition law and authorities need to guarantee a level playing field in the digital single market; calls on the Commission to pursue a policy of active, effective and accelerated enforcement of the competition rules, in particular in the online search and mobile internet sector, in order to remove barriers to innovation and to enable EU consumers to seize all the opportunities that a genuine digital single market can offer; also calls, to that end, for further investment in the necessary infrastructure, in order to fully exploit all the available potential;
Amendment 37 #
2016/2100(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Calls for active monitoring of all possible competition issues related to geo- blocking and other restrictions on online sales, taking due account of data protection; welcomes the ongoing e- commerce sector enquiry, which should be conducted thoroughly and brought to an expeditious close and which may provide useful input for other actions within the digital single market strategy;
Amendment 2 #
2016/2064(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Believes that the European Fund for Strategic Investments (EFSI), which is used to finance risky and innovative projects, can be used as a tool to boost EU growth and promote the development of strong, sustainable and competitive industry; demands nonetheless to make sure that the fund is used in responsible way not allowing its use for overly risky projects;
Amendment 17 #
2016/2064(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
Amendment 22 #
2016/2054(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital F
Recital F
F. whereas sustainable wildlife trade can be of crucial importance to certain marginalised communities, which rely on legal frameworks in order to conserve local resources and contribute to poverty reduction, while not ex ante opposing the possible positive contribution of sustainable trophy hunting to this aim;
Amendment 77 #
2016/2054(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Believes there is no ‘one size fits all’ solution to global wildlife sustainability and combatting the illegal trade; recalls in this light the need to ensure full flexibility and to share information, data and best practice; stresses however the overwhelming importance of cooperation with regional and local institutions and administrative bodies in order to maximize the efficiency of the envisaged measures;
Amendment 81 #
2016/2054(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Demands that sufficient resources are committed for policies and measures designed to meet the EU’s objectives in terms of combatting the illegal wildlife trade, which includes resources for third countries in terms of capacity-building, in particular for customs procedures, authorities, transparency and, good governance and especially anti-poaching measures;
Amendment 5 #
2016/2031(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B
Recital B
Amendment 19 #
2016/2031(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D
Recital D
Amendment 27 #
2016/2031(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E
Recital E
Amendment 64 #
2016/2031(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point a – point ii
Paragraph 1 – point a – point ii
(ii) the strengthenany kingd of trade relations between the EU and Turkey should be set against the background of the common will of the parties to share the set of values and principles laid down in the EU's founding treaties, including the Charter of Fundamental Rights, and to work together to implement them fully and comprehensivelyhave to be based on the common acceptance of fundamental human rights, including a proper separation of powers, an independent judiciary and the freedom of press;
Amendment 70 #
2016/2031(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point a – point iv
Paragraph 1 – point a – point iv
Amendment 76 #
2016/2031(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point a – point v
Paragraph 1 – point a – point v
Amendment 88 #
2016/2031(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point b
Paragraph 1 – point b
Amendment 130 #
2016/2031(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point c – point ii
Paragraph 1 – point c – point ii
(ii) the liberalisation of the sectors that are not currently included in the Customs Union should take place in a progressive and binding manner, by measuring its impact on businesses, particularly SMEs, consumers and the environment. To that end, parliamentary institutions, both at EU level and nationally, can play an active role in liaising and holding talks with stakeholders and civil societyre should be no further liberalisation of sectors beyond the current status quo;
Amendment 147 #
2016/2031(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point c – point iv
Paragraph 1 – point c – point iv
(iv) the liberalisation ofEU- Turkey cooperation in matters of trade in agricultural products should be conditional upon reform of Turkish legislation on grants and export subsidies in order to avoid distortionary effects on the CAP system. Special consideration should be given to the impact on EU small- scale farmers regarding those categories of product that are vulnerable to competition;
Amendment 176 #
2016/2031(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point c – point ix
Paragraph 1 – point c – point ix
Amendment 185 #
2016/2031(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point c – point x
Paragraph 1 – point c – point x
(x) the inclusion of the energy and commodity sectors might represents strategic added value in EU-Turkey trade relations, provided that; its integration should be postponed to the moment when Turkey successfully establishes an open, competitive and non- discriminatory economic environment is established;
Amendment 42 #
2016/0392(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 2
Article 8 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 2
Amendment 59 #
2016/0392(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 19 – paragraph 1 – point f
Article 19 – paragraph 1 – point f
(f) details establishing the link between a given quality, reputation or other characteristic of the spirit drink and the geographical area referred to in point (d);
Amendment 66 #
2016/0392(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 27 – paragraph 1
Article 27 – paragraph 1
1. Where, on the basis of the information available to the Commission from the scrutiny carried out pursuant to the first subparagraph of Article 23(1), the Commission considers that the conditions for registration are not fulfilled, it shall adopt implementing acts rejecting the application. Those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in Article 44(2).provide the Member State responsible with its negative assessment and subsequent remarks, checking with that Member State, within a set period of time, whether those conditions are a definitive impediment to registration;
Amendment 68 #
2016/0392(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 27 – paragraph 2
Article 27 – paragraph 2
2. If, further to the checks with the Member State responsible referred to in paragraph 1, the Commission receives no notice of opposition or no admissible reasoned statement of opposition under Article 24, it shall adopt implementing acts, without applying the procedure referred to in Article 44(2), registering the name.
Amendment 90 #
2016/0392(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 34 – paragraph 2
Article 34 – paragraph 2
Amendment 91 #
2016/0392(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 34 – paragraph 2
Article 34 – paragraph 2
2. For a period of up to two years following the entry into force of this Regulation, the Commission, only at the indication of the Member State responsible and by means of implementing acts, may, on its own initiative, cancel the protection of geographical indications referred to in Article 20 of Regulation (EU) No 110/2008 if they do not comply with point (6) of Article 2(1). Those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in Article 44(2).
Amendment 95 #
2016/0392(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 38 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 38 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. In order to take account of the specificities of the production in the demarcated geographical area, with reference to the protection of geographical indications and the possible illegal use thereof, the Commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 43 concerning:
Amendment 99 #
2016/0392(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 43 – paragraph 2
Article 43 – paragraph 2
Amendment 101 #
2016/0392(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 43 – paragraph 2
Article 43 – paragraph 2
2. The power to adopt delegated acts referred to in Articles 5, 16, 38, 41 and 46(2) shall be conferred on the Commission for an indeterminate five-year period of time from the entry into force of this Regulation.
Amendment 20 #
2016/0351(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 3
Recital 3
(3) In the light of experience gained in past proceedings, it is appropriate to clarify the circumstances in which significant distortions affecting to a considerable extent free market forces may be deemed to exist. In particular, it is appropriate to clarify that this situation may be deemed to exist, inter alia,occurs when reported prices or costs, including the costs of raw materials and other factors of production, are not the result of free market forces because they are affected by government intervention. It is further appropriate to clarify that in considering whether or not such a situation existswhen assessing the existence of significant distortions , regard mayshould be had, inter alia, to the potential impact of the following: the market in question is to a significant extent served by enterprises which operate under the ownership, control or policy supervision or guidance of the authorities of the exporting country; state presence in firms allowing the state to interfere with respect to prices or costs; public policies or measures discriminating in favour of domestic suppliers or otherwise influencing free market forces; and access to finance granted by institutions implementing public policy objectives. It is further appropriate to provide that the Commission services may issue a report describing the specific situation concern high degree of government influence over the allocation of resources and decisions of enterprises, whether directly or indirectly (e.g. public bodies), for example through the use of state-fixed prices, or discrimination in the tax, trade or currency regimes; the existence of state- induced distortions ing these criteria in a certain country or a certain sector; that such report and the evidence on which it is based may be placed on the file of any investigation relating to th operation of enterprises linked to privatisation and the use of non-market trading or compensation system; the absence or inadequate implementation of a transparent and non-discriminatory company law which ensures adequate corporate governance (application of international accounting standards, protection of shareholders, public availability of accurate country or sector; and thmpany information); the absence or inadequate interested parties should have ample opportunity to comment on the report and the evidence on which it is based in each investigation in which such report or evidence is used. mplementation of a coherent, effective and transparent set of laws which ensure the respect of property rights and the operation of a functioning bankruptcy regime; the absence of a genuine financial sector which operates independently from the state and which in law and practice is subject to sufficient guarantee provisions and adequate supervision; and any other circumstance the Commission considers appropriate in order to evaluate the existence of significant distortion.
Amendment 27 #
2016/0351(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 3 a (new)
Recital 3 a (new)
(3a) The existence of one or more significant distortions in the economy as a whole or in the relevant sector of the economy of the exporting country should lead automatically to the use of undistorted international, third country or Union prices, costs or benchmarks for each and every factor of production in the construction of the normal value. If an exporting producer from a country or a sector in which there exists one or more significant distortions conclusively demonstrates that its costs of one or more individual factors of production are not distorted, those costs should be used in the construction of its normal value. The absence of distortion of an exporting producer's costs of a given factor and the reliability thereof should be assessed, inter alia, by reference to the quantities involved, their proportion in relation to the total costs of that factor, and actual use in production. Such individual findings should not influence the normal value of other exporting producers and consequently should not be extrapolated to the whole country or sector regardless of the application of Article 17.
Amendment 29 #
2016/0351(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 3 b (new)
Recital 3 b (new)
(3b) It is further appropriate to provide that the Commission services issue a report describing the specific situation concerning these criteria in a certain country or a certain sector. The Union industry should be consulted during the report drafting process. Such report and the evidence on which it is based should be placed on the file of any investigation relating to that country or sector. European Parliament should monitor the report drafting process. On the request of the European Parliament or in the case of a change of circumstances in a specific country or sector, the Commission shall update the report. The determinations made as to the existence of significant distortions for a country or sector should take into account all of the relevant evidence on the file and should be made definitively by the Commission no later than three months following initiation of an investigation. Interested parties should be given 10 days to comment on these determinations.
Amendment 34 #
2016/0351(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 4
Recital 4
(4) It is further appropriate to recall that costs should normally be calculated on the basis of records kept by the exporter or producer under investigation. However, where there are significant distortions in the exporting country with the consequence that costs reflected in the records of the party concerned are artificially low, such costs may be adjusted orshould be established on any reasonable basis, including information from other representative markets or, from international prices or benchmarks or from markets in the Union. In the light of experience gained in past proceedings, it is appropriate to further clarify that, for the purposes of applying the provisions introduced by this regulation, due account should be taken of all relevant evidence, including relevant assessment reports regarding the circumstances prevailing on the domestic market of the exporting producers and the evidence on which they are based, which has been placed on the file, and upon which interested parties have had an opportunity to comment. Indications as to the existence of significant distortions may also be proffered by Union industry. Such indications should be considered when deciding on producing or updating the relevant reports.
Amendment 39 #
2016/0351(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6
Recital 6
(6) Absent any other specific transitional rules regulating the matter, it is appropriate to provide for the application of this Regulation to all decisions on the initiation of proceedings, and to all proceedings, including original investigations and review investigations, initiated, on or after the date on which this Regulation enters into force, subject to Article 11(9) of Regulation (EU) 2016/1036. Furthermore, by way of specific transitional rule, and having regard to the absence of any other specific transitional rule regulating the matter, it is appropriate to provide that, in the case of a transition from a normal value calculated pursuant to Articles 2(7)(a) or 2(7)(b) to a normal value calculated pursuant to paragraphs 1 to 6a of Article 2, the reasonable period of time provided for in the first sub-paragraph ofmethodology of paragraph 6a of Article 2 should not replace the original methodology used for the determination of the normal value in reviews under Article 11(3) of Regulation (EU) 2016/1036 should be deemed to elapseuntil the later onf the date on which the first expiry review following such transition is initiatedof these measures, following two years after the entry into force of this Regulation. With a view to reducing the risk of circumvention of the provisions of this Regulation, the same approach should apply with respect to reviews conducted pursuant to Article 11(4) of Regulation (EU) 2016/1036. It is also appropriate to recall that a transition from a normal value calculated pursuant to Articles 2(7)(a) or 2(7)(b) to a normal value calculated pursuant to paragraphs 1 to 6a of Article 2 would not in itself constitute sufficient evidence within the meaning of Article 11(3) of Regulation (EU) 2016/1036. Such transitional rules should complete a lacuna that would otherwise risk to generate legal uncertainty, should provide a reasonable opportunity for interested parties to adapt themselves to the expiry of the old rules and the entry into force of the new rules, and should facilitate the efficient, orderly and equitable administration of Regulation (EU) 2016/1036.
Amendment 43 #
2016/0351(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point -1 (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point -1 (new)
Regulation (EU) No 2016/1036
Recital 4
Recital 4
Amendment 45 #
2016/0351(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1
(a) In case it is determined, when applying this provision or any other relevant provision of this Regulation, that it is not appropriate to use domestic prices and costs in the exporting country due to the existence of one or more significant distortions in the economy as a whole or in sectors therein, the normal value shall be constructed on the basis of costs of production and sale reflecting undistorted prices or benchmarks for every factor of production. For this purpose, the sources that may be used include undistorted international prices, costs, or benchmarks, or corresponding costs of production and sale in an appropriate representative country with a similar level of economic development as the exporting country, provided the relevant, including those in the Union, provided the relevant data are readily available. The constructed normal value shall include an undistorted and reasonable amount for administrative, selling and general costs and for profits. The existence of one or more significant distortions in the economy as a whole or in the relevant sector of the economy of the exporting country shall lead automatically to the use of undistorted international, third country or Union prices, costs or benchmarks for each and every factor of production in the const data are readily available. The constructed normal value shall include a reasonable amount for administrative, selling and general costs and for profits. ruction of the normal value. If an exporting producer from a country or a sector in which there exists one or more significant distortions conclusively demonstrates that its costs of one or more individual factors of production are not distorted, pursuant to the following paragraph, those costs shall be used in the construction of its normal value. The absence of distortion of an exporting producer's costs of a given factor and the reliability thereof shall be assessed, inter alia, by reference to the quantities involved, their proportion in relation to the total costs of that factor, and actual use in production. Such individual findings shall not influence the normal value of other exporting producers and consequently shall not be extrapolated to the whole country or sector regardless of the application of Article 17. With regard to the various elements described above, the Commission shall set deadlines for the submission of evidence in order to allow the respect of both the rights of defence of all interested parties and the overall procedural deadlines. Further evidence relating to individual factors of production can be accepted by the Commission after those deadlines only if it is possible to be properly and adequately verified by the Commission, and other parties would have sufficient time to comment.
Amendment 63 #
2016/0351(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1
Regulation (EU) No 2016/1036
Article 2 – paragraph 6a – point b
Article 2 – paragraph 6a – point b
(b) Significant distortions for the product concerned within the meaning of point (a) may be deemed to exist, inter alia,are those distortions which occur when reported prices or costs, including the costs of raw materials and other factors of production, are not the result of free market forces as they are affected by government intervention. In considering whether or not significant distortions exist regard mayshall be had, inter alia, to the potential impact of the following: the market in question is to a significant extent served by enterprises which operate under the ownership, control or policy supervision or guidance of the authorities of the exporting country; state presence in firms allowing the state to interfere with respect to prices or costs; public policies or measures discriminating in favour of domestic suppliers or otherwise influencing free market forces; and access to finance granted by institutions implementing public policy objectives. high degree of government influence over the allocation of resources and decisions of enterprises, whether directly or indirectly (e.g. public bodies), for example through the use of state-fixed prices, or discrimination in the tax, trade or currency regimes; the existence of state-induced distortions in the operation of enterprises linked to privatisation and the use of non-market trading or compensation system; the absence or inadequate implementation of a transparent and non-discriminatory company law which ensures adequate corporate governance (application of international accounting standards, protection of shareholders, public availability of accurate company information); the absence or inadequate implementation of a coherent, effective and transparent set of laws which ensure the respect of property rights and the operation of a functioning bankruptcy regime; the absence of a genuine financial sector which operates independently from the state and which in law and practice is subject to sufficient guarantee provisions and adequate supervision; and any other circumstance the Commission considers appropriate in order to evaluate the existence of significant distortions.
Amendment 83 #
2016/0351(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1
Regulation (EU) No 2016/1036
Article 2 – paragraph 6a – point c
Article 2 – paragraph 6a – point c
(c) When appropriate, tThe Commission services mayshall issue a detailed report describing the specific situation concerning the criteria listed in point (b) in a certain country or a certain sector. For those countries for which a substantial number of anti- dumping cases have been opened, the report shall be completed and adopted before the entry into force of this Regulation. The Union industry shall be consulted during the report drafting process. Such report and the evidence on which it is based mayshall be placed on the file of any investigation relating to that country or sector. Interested parties shall have ample opportunity to supplement, comment or rely on the report and the evidence on which it is based in each investigation in which such report or evidence is used. The determinations made shall take into accou the absence of a report the Commission shall use any available information or data to establish the existence of one or more significant distortions and use the methodology referred to in point (a) if the relevant requirements are met. The determinations made as to the existence of significant distortions for a country or sector shall take into account all of the relevant evidence on the file and shall be made definitively by the Commission no later than three months following initiation of an investigation. Interested parties shall be given 10 days to comment on these determinations. In accordance with its role, the European Parliament shall of the relevant evidence on the filemonitor the report drafting process. On the request of the European Parliament or on the Commission's own initiative when the circumstances in a specific country or sector have changed, the Commission shall update the report.
Amendment 102 #
2016/0351(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1
Regulation (EU) No 2016/1036
Article 2 – paragraph 6 a – point d
Article 2 – paragraph 6 a – point d
(d) The Union industry may rely on the report referred to in point (c) for the calculation of normal value when filing a complaint in accordance with Article 5 or a request for a review in accordance with Article 11. When the conclusions of the report show the existence of one or more significant distortions, the report pursuant to the paragraph 7 (b) shall constitute sufficient evidence in order to justify the calculation of the normal value pursuant to the methodology referred to in point (a). In any event, no additional burden shall be imposed on the Union industry.
Amendment 121 #
2016/0351(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Regulation (EU) No 2016/1036
Article 2 – paragraph 7 – subparagraph 1
Article 2 – paragraph 7 – subparagraph 1
In the case of imports from countries which are, at the date of initiation, not members of the WTO and listed in Annex I of Regulation (EU) 2015/755, normal value shall be determined on the basis of the price or constructed value in a market economy thirdn appropriate representative country, or the price from such a third country to other countries, including the Union, or where those are not possible, on any other reasonable basis, including the price actually paid or payable in the Union for the like product, duly adjusted if necessary to include a reasonable profit margin.
Amendment 126 #
2016/0351(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Regulation (EU) No 2016/1036
Article 2 – paragraph 7 – subparagraph 2
Article 2 – paragraph 7 – subparagraph 2
An appropriate market economy thirdrepresentative country shall be selected in a not unreasonable manner, due account being taken of any reliable information made available at the time of selection. Account shall also be taken of time-limits; where appropriate, a market economy thirdn appropriate representative country which is subject to the same investigation shall be used.
Amendment 131 #
2016/0351(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Regulation (EU) No 2016/1036
Article 2 – paragraph 7 – subparagraph 3
Article 2 – paragraph 7 – subparagraph 3
The parties to the investigation shall be informed shortlwithout delay after its initiation of the market economy thirdappropriate representative country envisaged and shall be given 10 days to comment.
Amendment 134 #
2016/0351(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3
Regulation (EU) No 2016/1036
Article 11 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1
Article 11 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1
Amendment 138 #
2016/0351(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4
Regulation (EU) No 2016/1036
Article 11 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 4 a
Article 11 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 4 a
Amendment 146 #
2016/0351(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 a (new) Regulation (EU) 2016/1036
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 a (new) Regulation (EU) 2016/1036
(5a) In Article 23, a new paragraph is inserted: 1a. The Commission shall include reporting on the implementation of the provisions of Article 2 and Article 11 in its annual report to the Parliament on its activities with regard to trade defence investigations and measures. Five years after the entry into force of the above provisions, the Commission shall review and report to the Parliament in detail specifically on the experience of implementation of the above provisions during that period.
Amendment 153 #
2016/0351(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1
Article 4 – paragraph 1
This Regulation shall apply to all decisions on the initiation of proceedings, and to all proceedings, including original investigations and review investigations, initiated, on or after the date on which this Regulationinvestigations under Article 5 of Regulation 1036/2016 initiated, on or after the date on which this Regulation enters into force. For all other investigations, this Regulation shall apply from the date on which the first expiry review of the relevant measures, following the entersry into force of this Regulation is terminated.
Amendment 18 #
2016/0308(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 2
Recital 2
Amendment 22 #
2016/0308(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 3
Recital 3
(3) The autonomous trade measures would be granted in the form of zero-tariff quotas for products listed in Annexes I and II in addition to the preferential tariff-rate quotas set out in the Agreement, and the partial or full removal of import duties on industrial products listed in Annex III;.
Amendment 26 #
2016/0308(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6
Recital 6
(6) It is necessary to provide for the reintroduction of normal Common Customs Tariff duties for imports of any products which cause, or threaten to cause, serious difficulties to the European Union producers of like or directly competing products, subject to an investigation by the European Commission;
Amendment 31 #
2016/0308(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 4
Article 1 – paragraph 4
Amendment 39 #
2016/0308(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1
Article 4 – paragraph 1
1. Where a product originating in Ukraine is imported on terms which cause, or threaten to cause, serious difficulties to a Community producer of like or directly competing products, Common Customs Tariff duties on such product may be reintroduced at any time by the Council acting by qualified majority on a proposal from the Commission.
Amendment 44 #
2016/0308(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2
Article 4 – paragraph 2
2. At the request of a Member State or on the Commission’s initiative, the Commission shall take a formal decision to initiate an investigation within a reasonable period of time. Where the Commission decides to initiate an investigation, it shall publish a notice in the Official Journal of the European Union announcing the investigation. The notice shall provide a summary of the information received and state that any relevant information should be sent to the Commission. It shall specify the period, which shall not exceed fourtwo months from the date of publication of the notice, within which interested parties may make their views known in writing.
Amendment 45 #
2016/0308(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 3
Article 4 – paragraph 3
3. The Commission shall seek all information it deems necessary and may verify the information received with Ukraine and any other relevant source. It mayshall be assisted by officials of the Member States on whose territory verification might be sought, if that Member State so requests.
Amendment 48 #
2016/0308(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 5
Article 4 – paragraph 5
5. The investigation shall be completed within sixthree months afterof the publication of the notice referred to in paragraph 2. The Commission may, in the case of exceptional circumstances which shall be justified in writing, extend this period in accordance with the procedure referred to in Article 5.
Amendment 99 #
2016/0152(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 4
Recital 4
(4) For the purposes of ensuring the good functioning of the internal market, the targeted measures set out in this Regulation, which provide for a clear, uniform and effective set of rules on a selected number of issues, are therefore required. They take account of the four basic freedoms of the European Union single market, the legal basis for which is provided by the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union (TFEU).
Amendment 154 #
2016/0152(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13
Recital 13
Amendment 163 #
2016/0152(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 14 a (new)
Recital 14 a (new)
(14a) At no stage, however, should a contractual obligation for the trader ensue. Traders should be able at any time to withdraw from a contract for sale in the event of the sale or delivery of the goods entailing costs liable to reduce their profit to an unacceptable degree or to be to the ongoing detriment of their business model.
Amendment 174 #
2016/0152(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 17
Recital 17
Amendment 181 #
2016/0152(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 18
Recital 18
Amendment 314 #
2016/0152(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1
Article 3 – paragraph 1
Amendment 335 #
2016/0152(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 4
Article 3 – paragraph 4
Amendment 375 #
2016/0152(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. This shall not apply if the sale of goods would result in a reduction in the profit that the trader would make in the country of establishment.
Amendment 376 #
2016/0152(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 b (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 1 b (new)
1b. This shall not apply if the sale of goods or information provided would damage the trader’s business model.
Amendment 5 #
2015/2353(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Calls for adequate financing in order to implement the Commission’s ambitious trade policy agenda, contributing to the stability and prosperity of the EU and thirdbut recommends that a stop be put to the widespread negotiation of free trade agreements which are destroying jobs and industry in the great majority of European countries;
Amendment 11 #
2015/2353(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Believes that the migration and refugee crisis has revealed significant shortcomings in the inconsistencyies of EU action in the Eastern and Southern Neighbourhood and in Sub-Saharan AfrMember States’ and EU foreign policay; calls on the Commission to seize the opportunity of the MFF revision to launch a fundamental reform of the policy strategy towards the EU’s partners with a view to increasing its impact and tackling migration causes effectivelyEuropean Union not to intervene further in the Member States’ foreign and migration policies;
Amendment 16 #
2015/2353(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Calls on the Commission to assess and improve the various initiatives under the Partnership Instrument supporting SME internationalisation, in relation to private and Member State initiatives, with a view to ensuring complementarity and European added-valuelet the Member States act in the interests of their SMEs, with a view to efficiency and a return to national economic sovereignty;
Amendment 19 #
2015/2353(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. NotDeplores the increasing recourse to guarantees and financial instruments outside the EU budget to respond to multiple crises despite budgetary constraints; deplores the various cuts in Heading 4 in order to provide funding for the newly created Trust Funds for Syria and Africa and the Turkey Facility; insists that such funding instruments must remain an exception and should eventually be included in the budget;
Amendment 28 #
2015/2353(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Stresses that the valuable support under the EU’s Macro-Financial Assistance mechanism to partner countries facing severe economic difficulties must be reflected in the EU budget; deplores the fact that the ‘structural reforms’ required of countries in return for such assistance impose on them what is in some cases an unwanted economic model; deplores the fact that the assistance to Ukraine is disbursed via a corrupt government with links to dangerous political milieus, and ultimately favours the division of the country, torn as it is between its Russian and European interests;
Amendment 6 #
2015/2256(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas the EU faces diverse challenges at both globinternational and domestic level, such as sluggish growth, high levels of unemployment and intense international competitioncompetition, sometimes unfair, whether international or within the European Union itself;
Amendment 8 #
2015/2256(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B
Recital B
Amendment 12 #
2015/2256(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C
Recital C
C. whereas it is imperative to mobilise all potential avenues to boost the EU economy and competitiveness of companies within the European Union;
Amendment 17 #
2015/2256(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E
Recital E
E. whereas a robust, efficient and inclusive Single Market, with enhanced governance, is a crucial instrument toentralising instrument, incapable of boosting investment andin the real economy and is therefore damaging to competitiveness and thus preserve the confidence of the business sector and consumers;
Amendment 20 #
2015/2256(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital F
Recital F
Amendment 24 #
2015/2256(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Subheading 1
Subheading 1
The Single Market as an important microeconomic tool insupposedly important for boosting EU competitiveness and delivering jobs and growthenabling companies to create jobs
Amendment 29 #
2015/2256(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Believes that effective coordination of economic and fiscal policies must alsoMember State economic policies could encompass macro- and microeconomic coordination, and calls for the inclusion of coordination of current EU microeconomic policies in the European Semester process;
Amendment 31 #
2015/2256(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. UnderlineRegrets that the Single Market (SM) is the backbonrules are becoming omnipresent and restrictive in the guidance of Member States’ economies; highlighdoubts the economic benefits of the SM, such asparticularly the Digital SM, which is being presented as successful product and market integration, economies of scale, stronger competition, and a level playing field for 500 million citizens across the 28 Member States, provid, but which is performing disastrously and delivering greater choice and lower prices for consumersults which are the exact opposite to its stated ambitions;
Amendment 37 #
2015/2256(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Emphasises the importance of advancing the SM to achieve structural economic growth in order to attract investmentat it is essential to re- examine the arrangements for the SM in light of the effect of these policies on the health of companies in the European Union, an analysis that suggests that the crisis is structural rather than cyclical, in order to avoid an imminent disaster;
Amendment 48 #
2015/2256(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Is concernnot surprised that the level of implementation of European Semester recommendations for 2011-2014 was weak and even declining;
Amendment 53 #
2015/2256(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
Amendment 60 #
2015/2256(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. WelcomNotes the 2015 Report on Single Market Integration and Competitiveness in the EU and its Member States; requestconsiders that the report be further developed and that it become part of the SM Governance pillar and the basis for annual evaluation of microeconomic policies; considers that the report should be systematically taken into account in Member States’ economic and fiscal evaluations and that it should feed into the specific SM section in the Annual Growth Survey, in Country- Specific Recommendatshould be analysed thoroughly and pragmatically to evaluate the results of implementing the European Commission’s and in regular restruictured compliance dialogue with the Member Stateive economic and budgetary recommendations;
Amendment 69 #
2015/2256(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Stresses that any new review process of the European Semester must allow for proper involvement of the European Parliament, national and regbut first and foremost national parliaments and all other relevant stakeholders;
Amendment 78 #
2015/2256(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
Amendment 84 #
2015/2256(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Regrets that furthere implementation of the Services Directive, covering activities representing more than 45 % of the EU’s GDP and employment, is hindered by a multitude of varying national rules and regulations and that the notification procedure is often not complied with;
Amendment 87 #
2015/2256(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Welcomes the modernisation of the Professional Qualifications Directive, proposing a smoother system of recognition of qualifications supporting labour mobility; highlightsIs pleased to note that the regulation of similar regulated professions still varies substantially between Member States, as do reserves of activities, thus sign of resistance from national models and balances, which obviously hamperings the labour mobility and job creationdemanded by the Services Directive in response to federalist goals and in opposition to the growing aspiration of the peoples of Europe;
Amendment 114 #
2015/2256(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
Amendment 126 #
2015/2256(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Highlights that the intensity of tangible and intangible capital accumulation in the EU has been lower post-financial crisissince the appearance of the first symptoms of the systemic crisis the European Union is undergoing when compared to competitors; believes that revitalising investment is of the utmost importance in order to restore productivity and long-term growth in the EU; emphasises that the lag in public spending is especially pronounced in the area of information and communication technologies (ICT), but that such revitalisation will only happen by means of the Member States being quickly returned their territorial, economic and budgetary sovereignty, rather than of intensifying European integration;
Amendment 130 #
2015/2256(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
Amendment 138 #
2015/2256(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23
Paragraph 23
23. Points to the blurring of lines between products and services; hHighlights the growing importance of business-related services and systems with integrated products and services; believes that SM regulatory frameworks need to embrace these transformative developments;
Amendment 165 #
2015/2256(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 33
Paragraph 33
Amendment 10 #
2015/2233(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 - point a - point i
Paragraph 2 - point a - point i
i. to ensure the highest level of transparency in the negotiations, in particular by allowing access to documents and by organising a consultation with Pnational parliaments and civil society, including by means of a referendum;
Amendment 18 #
2015/2233(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 - point a - point ii
Paragraph 2 - point a - point ii
ii. to ensure that before considering the removal of barriers, the agreement seeks to create a level playing field in the services sectorand fair competition, and has as its main objective to highlight and maintain the high level of protection of consumers, workers and the environment enshrined in the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union (TFEU);
Amendment 20 #
2015/2233(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas through the TiSA negotiations are aimed at achieving better international regulation, not lower domestic regulationthere shall be no further pruning of national competence;
Amendment 31 #
2015/2233(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 - point a - point iii
Paragraph 2 - point a - point iii
iii. to ensure that the TiSA provides reciprocal access, notwithstanding the right of countries to adopt regulations which are duly justified on public policy and strategic grounds;
Amendment 38 #
2015/2233(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 - point a - point iii a (new)
Paragraph 2 - point a - point iii a (new)
iiia. to oppose, therefore, any attempt to establish a mechanism for settling disputes between private investors and states;
Amendment 55 #
2015/2233(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 - point b - point ii
Paragraph 2 - point b - point ii
ii. to maintain the Member States'’ freedom to regulate those services at all levels and to provide, commission and fund public services in compliance with the Treaties;
Amendment 65 #
2015/2233(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 - point c - point i
Paragraph 2 - point c - point i
i. to ensure that an exhaustive positive list of services ready to be placed on the market is presented by the Union in order to protect those services not explicitly referred to from being opened up to competition;
Amendment 68 #
2015/2233(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital F
Recital F
F. whereas trade in services is an engine for jobs and growth in the EU, certain sectors of this kind of trade should not be entirely free of government regulation;
Amendment 72 #
2015/2233(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 - point c - point ii
Paragraph 2 - point c - point ii
ii. to ensure that the negotiations comply with the new directives on public procurement and concessions, on an absolutely reciprocal basis, in particular as regards the definition of public-public cooperation, exclusions and SME access;
Amendment 74 #
2015/2233(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 - point c - point iii
Paragraph 2 - point c - point iii
Amendment 80 #
2015/2233(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital G
Recital G
G. whereas numerous barriers to trade in services, which if translated into equivalent tariffs amount to 15 % for Canada, 16 % for Japan, 25 % for South Korea, 44 % for Turkey and 68 % for China, continue to prevent European companies from reaping the full benefits of their competitiveness; whereas the EU, where the tariff equivalent of services restrictions is only 6 %, is substantially more open than most of its partners, often without being reciprocal;
Amendment 96 #
2015/2233(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 - point d - point ii
Paragraph 2 - point d - point ii
ii. to maintain the exclusion of audiovisual and cultural services, cultural, energy, transport, education and health services and of all aspects of public services in general;
Amendment 100 #
2015/2233(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital J
Recital J
J. whereas citizens’ trust in EU’s trade policy is a must, which can only be restored by ensuring the highest level of transparency, by maintaining constant dialogue with civil society, and by setting clear guidelines in the negotiations which take account of the justified concerns of the citizens;
Amendment 117 #
2015/2233(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital K
Recital K
K. whereas data protection is not an economic burden, but a source of economic growthindispensable basic civil liberty; whereas restoring trust in the digital world is crucial; whereas data flows are indispensable to trade in services;
Amendment 139 #
2015/2233(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point a – point i
Paragraph 1 – point a – point i
Amendment 155 #
2015/2233(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point a – point ii
Paragraph 1 – point a – point ii
ii. to reiterate its support for a comprehensive and balanced agreement, which should unleash the untapped potential of a more integrated global services market, while fully guaranteeing compliance with the EU acquis; to shape globalisation and to create international standards, while fully preserving the right to regulate and the competences of the member states; to secure increased market access for European services suppliers in key sectors of interest, while accommodating specific carve-outs for sensitive sectors;
Amendment 220 #
2015/2233(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point b – point i
Paragraph 1 – point b – point i
i. to exclude public services and, in particular all aspects of public services such as electricity, gas, water supply, hospitals, public transport and education as well as cultural services from the scope of the negotiations, and to seek the further opening of foreign markets in telecommunications, transport and professional services;
Amendment 275 #
2015/2233(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point b – point vii
Paragraph 1 – point b – point vii
vii. to take a cautious approach in Mode 4, while bearing in mind that the EU has an offensive interest in the inward and outward movement of highly-skilled labour; and to acknowledge that the labour clause maintains the legal obligation of foreign service providers to comply with EU and Member State social and labour legislation, as well as with collective agreements; to enter into ambitious commitments for those cases which underpin Mode 3 commitments;
Amendment 408 #
2015/2233(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point d – point iv
Paragraph 1 – point d – point iv
iv. to oppose any provisions regarding visas and other entry procedures except those aimed at increasing transparency and streamlining administrative procedures; to set requirements to ensure that temporary service providers return home;
Amendment 415 #
2015/2233(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point d – point vi
Paragraph 1 – point d – point vi
Amendment 578 #
2015/2233(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point i – point iv
Paragraph 1 – point i – point iv
Amendment 585 #
2015/2233(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point i – point v
Paragraph 1 – point i – point v
v. to encourage the Member States to involve their national parliaments and to keep them adequately informedinformed in the best possible way about the ongoing negotiations;
Amendment 90 #
2015/2147(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Stresses that further efforts are needed to overhaul copyright law and that any revised provisions should apply to all media and should take account in a balanced way of the interests of both the creators and the recipients of cultural content;
Amendment 8 #
2015/2127(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Calls on the EIB to pay greater attention to the impact its operations have on human rights and to further develop its policy on social standards into a human rights policy in the area of banking;
Amendment 16 #
2015/2127(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Welcomes the EIB public consultation on climate action and believes that the EIB can further strengthen its position as leader in the climate field; looks forward to the update of the EIB climate strategy outside of the EU, with the expectation of an action plan phasing out lending to non-renewable energy projects; calls on the ECB to lend to the EIB on a massive scale at 0% so that the latter can in turn finance on a massive scale at 0.5% insulation projects in the EU Member States; points out that this arrangement could also be used to finance many projects in the area of renewable energy production;
Amendment 85 #
2015/2105(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Welcomes the Commission’s attempts to increase transparency and openness at all stages of trade negotiations, such as the Commission’s TTIP transparency initiative; acknowledges that, after a number of requests from Parliament, the Commission enhanced the transparency of negotiations by providing all Members of the European Parliament and of the national parliaments access to classified negotiating documents and providing more information to stakeholders; rRegrets the still existing lack of transparency in trade negotiations, especialls that enlarged access to classified information by Members of Parliament in the TTIP negotiations has strengthened parliamentary scrutiny, thereby allowing Parliament to assume its responsibility under the CCP even better; calls therefore for a widening of the Commission’s transparency initiative to extend its key elements to all ongoing trade negotiationy in TTIP and TiSA talks;
Amendment 145 #
2015/2105(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Recalls that the ILO estimates that 865 million women around the world, if better supported, could contribute more robustly to economic growth; notes that women-owned businesses represent an underutilised lever to boost competitiveness, accelerate business and sustain growth; states that trade policy can have differing gender impacts across the various sectors of the economy; regrets that the Commission does not address the gender dimension of trade agreements in its ‘Trade for All’ communication; calls on the Commission to step up its efforts to ensurecalls on the Commission to adequately consider that both women and men can take advantage of the benefits of trade liberalisation and be protected from its negative effects;
Amendment 203 #
2015/2105(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
Paragraph 21
Amendment 207 #
2015/2105(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22
Paragraph 22
22. Notes that the improvements were achieved at the 10th WTO Ministerial Conference in Nairobi in 2015; recognises the differences among WTO members on how to proceed as regards the Doha Round, including the need to consider new approaches to solve outstanding issues; welcomes the interest of some WTO members in starting to address new negotiating areas; believes that the outcome of the Nairobi Ministerial Conference provides an opportunity to give new life to the WTO’s negotiating function; urges the Commission to take the initiative in reforming and strengthening the WTO in order to ensure greater effectiveness, transparency and accountability were limited, especially concerning improvements for LDCs; urges the commission not to use WTO talks as an excuse to further curtail competences of the member states in matters of international trade;
Amendment 222 #
2015/2105(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24
Paragraph 24
24. Emphasises that the EU is to continue to support the joint initiative of the European Parliament and of the Inter- Parliamentary Union to develop a parliamentary dimension to the WTO in order to strengthen the democratic legitimacy of global trade policy; believes however, that democratic legitimacy can only be guaranteed by implementing measures of direct democracy into trade talks and WTO issues;
Amendment 250 #
2015/2105(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26
Paragraph 26
26. Underlines, in the context of the current talks on the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP) and the EU- Japan FTA, the high importance of focusing on core sensitive issues such as the protection of geographical indications (GIs) and, public procurement, the safeguarding of consumer protection standards, labour rights and national jurisprudence when negotiating FTAs;
Amendment 270 #
2015/2105(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 28
Paragraph 28
28. Calls on the Commission to start negotiations fpay more an investment agreement with Taiwan in parallel with the one with China; underlines that, in the context of the migration challenges, special focus should be put on the post-Cotonou framework; asks for further impetus to be given to negotiating FTAs with both Australia and New Zealandttention to public opinion before involving in further trade negotiations;
Amendment 295 #
2015/2105(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 30
Paragraph 30
30. Strongly opposes the granting of MES to China, as it is not fulfilling, for the time being, the EU’s five technical criteria for defining a market economy; underlines the importance of defining a common European strategy to reinvigorate and apply the anti-dumping procedures on various products suffering from the strong trade distortion caused by Chinese exporting companies; refers in this context especially to the heavy and partly unfair competition the European heavy industry had to face vis-à-vis their Chinese competitors during the last years;
Amendment 315 #
2015/2105(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 34
Paragraph 34
34. Recalls that the EU plays a leading role in the services sector; stresses that the opening up of new market opportunities must be an essential element of the EU’s international trade strategy; stresses that including services in trade agreements is of the utmost importance, as it gives opportunities to European companies and domestic employees;
Amendment 322 #
2015/2105(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 35
Paragraph 35
Amendment 331 #
2015/2105(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 36
Paragraph 36
36. Welcomes the Commission’s intention to use trade policy to tackle new forms of digital protectionism and to set rules for e-commerce and cross-border data flows in compliance with EU data protection and privacy law; believes that much more needs to be done to create a climate favourable to e-commerce and entrepreneurship within the EU; stresses that ensuring regulatory cooperation, mutual recognition and harmonisation of standards in the digital trade sector is vitaldata protection is vital to the acceptance of EU digital trade policy;
Amendment 358 #
2015/2105(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 42
Paragraph 42
42. Stresses the importance of further debate with stakeholders and Parliament on the Commission’s proposal for the Investment Court System in order to better clarify its impact on the ‘right to regulate’, the annual costs for the EU budget and its compliance with the EU legal order, the power of the EU courts in particular, and more specifically the EU competition rulesUrges the Commission to abandon their plans on an Investment Court system;
Amendment 367 #
2015/2105(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 43
Paragraph 43
Amendment 2 #
2015/2074(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Recalls that the Single Market constitutes a core policy and priority area for economic growth; is convinced that efforts to address the economic crisis in the Union should build on a stronger and more integrated Single Market, which requires appropriate budgetary allocatthe creation of a strong single market could be one way to address the economic crisis in the Unions;
Amendment 9 #
2015/2074(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
Amendment 19 #
2015/2074(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Underlines the need for financing the multilingual facility for the online dispute resolution (ODR) platform; believes that well-functioning ODR systems across the EU will, on the one hand, encourage consumers to find solutions to issues encountered when buying products and services in the Single Market, and, on the other hand, boost online purchases, especially from traders in other Member States; considers that the increase in online and cross-border trade within the EU could means new business opportunities and stronger economic growth.
Amendment 292 #
2015/2065(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A a (new)
Recital A a (new)
Aa. whereas unfair commercial practices must be considered not only at inter- continental level but also within the internal market; whereas such unfair practices, combined with abuse of a dominant position, have already caused havoc in the economy and the collapse of many small enterprises in the food sector;
Amendment 305 #
2015/2065(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Affirms that the most effective way to protect the most vulnerable enterprises is to ensure that they once more become competitive (at regional, national or international level) on their own domestic markets, using a fair and effective system of tariff gates to combat all inadmissible practices and unfair competition on the part of certain supplier countries, all too often making it possible for dominant market players to bring inadmissible commercial pressure to bear; urges the Commission to ensure that any policies it decides to introduce do not defeat the object as a result of dominant market players deciding to avoid trade conflicts, by outsourcing food supplies completely, a far from negligible eventuality, given the absence, not to say the actual prohibition, of any form of smart protectionism on the internal market;
Amendment 15 #
2015/2063(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas more than 5000 European citizens have joined Islamist terrorist organisations, particularly ISIS (Da’esh) in Iraq and Syria; whereas this phenomenon is speeding up and taking on significant proportions;
Amendment 33 #
2015/2063(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas the Islamist terrorist attacks in Paris, Copenhagen and Tunis in early 2015 highlight the security threat which is posed by the presence and movement of these foreign fighters in Europe; whereas the European Union has condemned these attacks in the strongest terms and has committed itself to combat Islamist terrorism alongside the Member States;
Amendment 55 #
2015/2063(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C
Recital C
C. whereas combating Islamist terrorism and preventing the radicalisation and recruitment of European citizens by terrorviolent Islamist organisations still falls essentially within the sphere of competence of the Member States, but whereas a concerted European approach is necessary to harmonise the legislation that appliand a harmonisation of the cooperation between EU Member States in anthis area where European citizens are free to movemust take account of national circumstances;
Amendment 74 #
2015/2063(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E
Recital E
E. whereas the extent to which the state assumes responsibility for the risk of radicalisation of parts of its Islamic minorities can vary greatly from one Member State to another; whereas, while some Member States have already taken effective measures, others are lagging behind in their action to tackle this phenomenon;
Amendment 83 #
2015/2063(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital F
Recital F
F. whereas European action is required as a matter of urgency to prevent the radicalisation and recruitment of European citizens in order to contain this growing phenomenon so as to stem the flow of departures by European citizens to conflict zones and prevent other Islamist terrorist acts from being committed on European soil;
Amendment 95 #
2015/2063(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital G
Recital G
G. whereas the important thing now is to put greater stress on preventive rather than reactas well as repressive measures to address the radicalisation of European citizens and their recruitment by terrorIslamist organisations;
Amendment 126 #
2015/2063(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Calls on the Commission to establish as quickly as possible a global strategy to prevent the radicalisation and recruitment of European citizens by Islamist organisations, taking into account all vectors of radicalisation, on the basis of the exchange of best practice within the European Union and the evaluation of measures undertaken in the Member States; takes the view that the Commission should develop an intensive communication strategy on preventing the radicalisation and recruitment of European citizens by terrorIslamist organisations;
Amendment 146 #
2015/2063(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Calls on the Commission to establish a common definition of ‘foreign fighters’ and to carry out an in-depth study of the process and the various influences which lead to radicalisation by Islamist organisations;
Amendment 154 #
2015/2063(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Stresses the importance of making the fullest use of existing instruments to combat the radicalisation and recruitment of European citizens by terrorIslamist organisations; recommends that more use should be made of European funds to that end; stresses the major role which can be played by the Radicalisation Awareness Network (RAN) in taking on this objective of stamping out the radicalisation of European citizens by Islamist organisations;
Amendment 170 #
2015/2063(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Stresses that prisons remain a breeding ground for the spread of radical, and especially Islamist, ideologies; calls on the Commission to encourage the exchange of best practices among the Member States in order to counter the increase of Islamist radicalisation in Europe’s prisons;
Amendment 184 #
2015/2063(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Calls on the Commission to publish guidelines on measures to be implemented in Europe’s prisons aimed at preventing Europeans from becoming radicalised by Islamist organisations; recommends that the Member States segregate such radicalised inmates within their prisons in order to prevent radicalism from being imposed through intimidation on other inmates and to contain Islamist radicalisation in those institutions;
Amendment 195 #
2015/2063(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Supports the establishment of specialised European training for prison staff in order to teach them to detect radicalIslamist behaviour; stresses the importance of appropriately training and recruiting prison chaplains, particularly of the Muslim faith, so that they can not only adequately meet prisoners’ cultural needs in prisons, but also counter radical discourse;
Amendment 240 #
2015/2063(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Recalls that the internet plays a significant role in fuelling the radicalisation of European citizens, as it facilitates the rapid, large-scale distribution of hate messages and praise for Islamist terrorism; expresses concern at the impact that such messages praising Islamist terrorism have on young people, who are particularly vulnerable; calls for a dialogue to be launched at European level with the internet giants with a view to preventing the online distribution of Islamist hate messages and to eradicating them swiftly;
Amendment 264 #
2015/2063(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Feels that the internet giants should be made aware of their responsibilities so that they delete illegal content as quickly as possible; believes that the Member States should plan for the possibility of bringing criminal prosecutions against digital actors who do not take action in response to the spread of illicit messages or messages praising Islamist terrorism on their internet platforms; believes that refusal or failure to cooperate on the part of internet platforms which allow such messages to circulate should be considered an act of complicity with praising terrorism and should consequently be punished;
Amendment 281 #
2015/2063(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Feels, however, that the internet is an effective platform for spreading discourse opposed to hate speech and praise for Islamist terrorism; calls on the digital giants to cooperate with the Member States in order to take part in the spread of prevention messages calling for the development of critical thinking and for a process of deradicalisation of Islamists;
Amendment 298 #
2015/2063(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. States that the internet giants, through internet referencing, have the power to promote radicalisation prevention messages aimed at countering messages that praise Islamist terrorism; feels that it is thus their duty to highlight messages that oppose hate speech and praise for Islamist terrorism, thereby making online radicalisation more difficult;
Amendment 320 #
2015/2063(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Feels that every Member State should set up a special unit tasked with flagging illiciIslamist content on the internet and with facilitating the detection and removal of content that does not conform to the host internet platform's charter and ruleits terms and conditions; proposes that such units could cooperate with a European unit responsible for dealing with flagging;
Amendment 331 #
2015/2063(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Believes that online radicalisation cannot be stamped out without reinforcing the tools available to the EU to combat cybercrime; recommends that the European Union strengthen the mandate of the European Cybercrime Centre so that it can play an effective role in better protecting European citizens against online threats and detecting the digital processes used by terrorIslamist organisations;
Amendment 347 #
2015/2063(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Stresses that schools and education have an important role to play in preventing Islamist radicalisation; recalls the crucial role that schools play in helping to promote integration and develop critical thinking; calls on the Member States to investigate the possibility of introducing, where it does not already exist, education on religious issues in schools;
Amendment 378 #
2015/2063(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Calls on the European Union to carry out a communication campaign to raise the awareness of young people, as well as supervisory staff, as regards issues of Islamist radicalisation; calls on the Member States to introduce specialist training for teaching staff so that they can detect any suspicious changes in behaviour and properly supervise young people who are at risk of being recruited by terrorIslamist organisations;
Amendment 398 #
2015/2063(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Stresses that it is vital to engage in dialogue with the various religious communities in order to help reach a better understanding of the phenomenon of radicalisation; draws the Member States’ attention to the issue of training religious leaders in order to prevent Islamist preachers of hate from appearing in places of worship in Europe, and also of training prison chaplains, particularly when they are around prisoners deemed to be radicalised;
Amendment 416 #
2015/2063(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Highlights the crucial importance of making all actors aware of their responsibility to prevent Islamist radicalisation, whether at local, national, European or international level; encourages the establishment of close cooperation between all civil society actors, including national and local platforms for cooperation between actors on the ground, such as associations, NGOs and families of victims; calls, in this regard, for the introduction of training adapted for the actors on the ground dealing with potentially radicalised European citizens;
Amendment 421 #
2015/2063(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Feels that those local actors have a crucial role to play in the development of projects adapted to their towns or organisations, in addition to their role as an integrating factor for those European citizens who feel at odds with society and tempted by Islamist radicalisation; feels that the Member States should support the establishment of structures facilitating, in particular, the supervision of young people, as well as exchanges with families, schools, hospitals, universities and so on; notes that such associations and organisations, which do not bear the mark of governments, sometimes achieve better results in reintegrating citizens who are on the path towards radicalisation into society;
Amendment 441 #
2015/2063(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Considers it vital to set up an alert system in each Member State which would allow families and community members to easily and swiftly flag the development of radicalIslamist behaviour or a European citizen’s departure to join a terrorist organisation;
Amendment 466 #
2015/2063(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
Paragraph 21
21. Reiterates its desire to see the so-called ‘EU PNR’ directive swiftly adopted before the end of 2015 in order to enable the movements of European citizens likely to adopt apotential Islamist terrorist ideologys to be tracked; recalls, however, that the EU PNR will not be enough to prevent the recruitment of European citizens by terrorIslamist organisations;
Amendment 501 #
2015/2063(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24
Paragraph 24
24. Is convinced that the measures aimed at preventing the radicalisation of European citizens and their recruitment by terrorIslamist organisations will not be fully effective until they are accompanied by an effective and dissuasive range of criminal justice measures; feels that, through effectively criminalising terrorist acts and other actions carried out abroad with terrorIslamist organisations, the Member States will equip themselves with the tools needed to eliminate radicalisation among European citizens;
Amendment 563 #
2015/2063(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 28
Paragraph 28
28. Reiterates that making good use of existing instruments such as the SIS and VIS systems constitutes the first step in stepping up external border security in order to identify EU citizens who may be leaving for czonflict zoneses of heightened Islamist activity;
Amendment 579 #
2015/2063(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 30
Paragraph 30
30. Is convinced that for such enhanced cooperation to be established the Commission, and the European External Action Service (EEAS) in particular, need to make greater efforts in terms of Arabic- speaking staff and spokespersons; considers it essential that the EUʼs call to combat Islamist radicalisation can be heard beyond its own borders;
Amendment 642 #
2015/2063(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 35
Paragraph 35
35. Supports measures to weaken terrorIslamist organisations from the inside and lessen their potential influence on EU citizens; urges the European Union to look into ways of dismantling jihadist networks and identifying how they are funded; encourages the Commission to propose a regulation on identifying Islamist terrorism funding channels;
Amendment 645 #
2015/2063(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 35 a (new)
Paragraph 35 a (new)
35a. Calls in this regard for a detailed and comprehensive screening of all Muslim organisations with which the European institutions collaborate for connections to Islamist organisations, in particular the Muslim Brotherhood;
Amendment 647 #
2015/2063(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 35 b (new)
Paragraph 35 b (new)
35b. Urges the Commission and the European Parliament in particular to link the award of grants to Islamic associations and institutions to a clear rejection of radical Islamist thought;
Amendment 648 #
2015/2063(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 35 c (new)
Paragraph 35 c (new)
35c. Urges the Commission and the European Parliament in particular to subject existing cooperative relationships with Islamic organisations, for instance in connection with the deradicalisation of extremists, to a close examination for potential links to Islamist organisations;
Amendment 656 #
2015/2063(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 36
Paragraph 36
36. Calls on Member States to participate in efforts to trace external flows of funding to Islamist organisations and to display transparency in their relations with certain Gulf countries, with the aim of stepping up cooperation in order to shine a light on the financing of Islamist terrorism and fundamentalism in Africa and the Middle East, but also by some Islamist associations in Europe;
Amendment 55 #
2015/2061(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Takes note ofApplauds the strong commitment to grassroots democratic decision-making in Switzerland and, in that connection, welcomes the outcome of the referendum of 9 February 2014 on the ‘Against Mass Immigration’ popular initiative and the decisions taken on 11 February 2015 by the Swiss Federal Council in relation to its implementation of a draft implementing law and new flanking measures; expects Switzerland to respect its obligations in particular those stemming from the Free Movement of Persons Agreement (FMPA); points out that the question of migration of citizens from third countries should not be confused with the free movement of persons as enshrined in the Treaties; notes in this respect that Switzerland has introduced unilateral measures in order to avoid discrimination against Croatian citizens but considers that these measures fall short of the Protocol extending the FMPA to include Croatia;
Amendment 1 #
2015/2041(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Recallgrets that the Treaty on European Union (TEU) marked a new stage in the process of creating an ever closer union in which decisions are taken as openly and as closely as possible toloss of sovereignty by Member States, often against the wishes of their citizens, in which European Union decisions are not taken in the interest of the citizen (Article 1 TEU); notes that there is a considerable lack of trust among EU citizens in EU trade-policy making, and believes that a radical shift is needed in the way that information about trade negotiations is communicated to the public, in order to ensure their legitimacy; stresses that such legitimacy can only be guaranteed by introducing elements of democracy to the decision-making process;
Amendment 28 #
2015/2041(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
Amendment 47 #
2015/2041(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Stresses that the Commission must promote the general interests of the Union, be led by members chosen on the grounds of their competence and independence, and refrain from any action incompatible with its duties (Article 17 TFEU); welcomes initiatives aimed at greater transparency, accountability and integrity, including the decisions adopted by the Commission on 25 November 2014 and the new impetus given to the Transparency Register, which should be mandatory and binding for all EU institutions, bodies, offices and agencies; calls for Parliament, in this respect, to coordinate action to enhance transparency within the institutions as regards the activity of lobbies and special interest groups; notes that lobbies are widely consulted and listened to in all trade negotiations while no account is taken of the opinion of Member States’ citizens;
Amendment 4 #
2015/2037(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Welcomes the European Council’s decision to include the topic of European defence markets on the agenda for its June 2015 summit; calls on the European Council to provide guidelines for defence policies wiensure that Member States continue to enjoy unrestricted powers in the a particular emphasis on the internal marketrea of defence policies;
Amendment 10 #
2015/2037(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Recalls that internal market and defence policies should not be seen as opposing one another; stresses that correct implementation of the legal framework for EU public procurement could contribute to more efficient national defence spending and strengthen the European Defence Technological and Industrial Base;
Amendment 68 #
2015/2037(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
Amendment 69 #
2015/2037(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
Amendment 97 #
2015/0269(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 2
Recital 2
(2) As a response to recent terrorist acts which demonstratedConsidering some gaps in the implementation of Directive 91/477/EEC especially with regard to deactivation of weapons, convertibility and marking rules, the "European Agenda on Security" adopted in April 2015 and the Declaration of the Home Affairs Ministers Council of 29 August 2015 called forconsiders the revision of that Directive and for a common approach on the deactivation of firearms able to prevent reactivation and use by criminals and terrorists.
Amendment 159 #
2015/0269(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 4
Recital 4
(4) BCollectors and bodies concerned with the cultural and historical aspects of weapons and recognised as such by the Member State in whose territory they are established and holding in their possession firearms classified in category A acquired before the date of entry into force of this Directive should be able to keep those firearms in their possession subject to authorisation by the Member State concerned and provided that those firearms have been deactivated.
Amendment 171 #
2015/0269(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 5
Recital 5
Amendment 182 #
2015/0269(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 7
Recital 7
Amendment 219 #
2015/0269(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 9
Recital 9
Amendment 258 #
2015/0269(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 12
Recital 12
(12) Selling arrangements of firearms and their components by means of distance communication may pose a serious threat to security as they are more difficult to control than thelike the internet must be secured using national and conventional selling methods, especially as regards the on line verification of the legality of authorisations. It is therefore appropriate to limit the selling of arms and components by means of distance communication, notably internet, to dealers and brokers.
Amendment 281 #
2015/0269(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 13
Recital 13
(13) Furthermore, the risk of alarm weapons and other types of blank firing weapons being converted to real firearms is high, and in some of the terrorist acts converted arms were used. It is therefore essential to address the problem of converted firearms being used in criminal offences, notably by including them in the scope of the Directive. Technical specifications for alarm and signal weapons as well as for salute and acoustic weapons should be adopted by Member States in order to ensure that they cannot be converted into firearms.
Amendment 302 #
2015/0269(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 18
Recital 18
(18) Since the objectives of this Directive cannot be suefficiently achieved by the Member StatesEuropean Commission, but can rather, by reason of the scale and effects of the actionnegative consequences of wide opened borders, be better achieved at Unational levels, the Unionmeasures may be adopt measures,ed in accordance with the principle of subsidiarity as set out in Article 5 of the Treaty on European Union. In accordance with the principle of proportionality, as set out in that Article, this Directive does not go beyond what is necessary in order to achieve those objectives.
Amendment 310 #
2015/0269(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 1 – point a
Article 1 – point 1 – point a
Directive 91/477/EEC
Article 1 – paragraph 1b
Article 1 – paragraph 1b
1b. For the purposes of this Directive, "essential component" shall mean the barrel, frame, receiver, slide or cylinder, bolt or breaech block and any device designed or adapted to diminish the sound caused by firing a firearm which, being. Such separate objects, ar must be included in the same category ofas the firearms on which they are or are intended to be mountat from which the weapons are classified.
Amendment 352 #
2015/0269(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 1 – point c
Article 1 – point 1 – point c
Directive 91/477/EEC
Article 1 – paragraph 1g
Article 1 – paragraph 1g
Amendment 359 #
2015/0269(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 1 – point c
Article 1 – point 1 – point c
Directive 91/477/EEC
Article 1 – paragraph 1 h
Article 1 – paragraph 1 h
Amendment 383 #
2015/0269(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 1 – point d
Article 1 – point 1 – point d
Directive 91/477/EEC
Article 1 – Paragraph 2 – point i
Article 1 – Paragraph 2 – point i
(i) the manufacture, trade, exchange, hiring out, and repair or conversion of firearms;
Amendment 393 #
2015/0269(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 1 – point d
Article 1 – point 1 – point d
Directive 91/477/EEC
Article 1 – paragraph 2 – point ii
Article 1 – paragraph 2 – point ii
(ii) the manufacture, trade, exchange, hiring out, and repair or conversion of parts of firearms;
Amendment 398 #
2015/0269(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 1 – point d
Article 1 – point 1 – point d
Directive 91/477/EEC
Article 1 – paragraph 2 – point iii
Article 1 – paragraph 2 – point iii
(iii) the manufacture, trade, and exchange or conversion of ammunition.
Amendment 407 #
2015/0269(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 2
Article 1 – point 2
Directive 91/477/EEC
Article 2 – paragraph 2
Article 2 – paragraph 2
2. This Directive shall not apply to the acquisition or possession of weapons and ammunition, in accordance with national law, by the armed forcesnational defence forces, including the army, the police, the or public authorities or by collectors and bodies concerned with the cultural and historical aspects of weapons. Nor shall it apply to commercial transfers of weapons and ammunition of warproducts of the defence industry.
Amendment 458 #
2015/0269(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 3
Article 1 – point 3
Directive 91/477/EEC
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
Amendment 518 #
2015/0269(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 6
Article 1 – point 6
Directive 91/477/EEC
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. Without prejudice to Article 3, Member States shall authorise the acquisition and possession of firearms tonly by persons who have good cause and who:
Amendment 551 #
2015/0269(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 6
Article 1 – point 6
Directive 91/477/EEC
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
Member States shall provide for standard medical tests for issuing or renewing authorisations as referred to in paragraph 1 and shall withdraw authorisationsthem if any of the conditions on the basis of which it wasthey were granted is no longer met.
Amendment 597 #
2015/0269(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 6
Article 1 – point 6
Directive 91/477/EEC
Article 6 – paragraph 1
Article 6 – paragraph 1
Member States shall take all appropriate steps to prohibit the acquisition and the possession of the firearms and ammunition classified in category A and to destroy those firearms and ammunition held in violation of this provison and seized, except in some cases permitted by Member States' authorities.
Amendment 616 #
2015/0269(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 6
Article 1 – point 6
Directive 91/477/EEC
Article 6 – paragraph 2
Article 6 – paragraph 2
Member States may authorise collectors as well as bodies concerned with the cultural and historical aspects of weapons and recognised as such by the Member State in whose territory they are established to keep in their possession firearms classified in category A acquired before [the date of entry into force of this Directive] provided they have been deactivated in accordance with the provisions that implement Article 10(b).
Amendment 626 #
2015/0269(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 6
Article 1 – point 6
Directive 91/477/EEC
Article 6 – paragraph 3
Article 6 – paragraph 3
Amendment 655 #
2015/0269(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 7
Article 1 – point 7
Directive 91/477/EEC
Article 7 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2 (new)
Article 7 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2 (new)
Amendment 683 #
2015/0269(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 8
Article 1 – point 8
Directive 91/477/EEC
Article 10 a
Article 10 a
Amendment 685 #
2015/0269(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 8
Article 1 – point 8
Directive 91/477/EEC
Article 10 a – paragraph 1
Article 10 a – paragraph 1
Member States shall take measures to ensure that alarm and signal weapons as well as salute and acoustic weapons cannot be converted into firearms.
Amendment 689 #
2015/0269(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 8
Article 1 – point 8
Directive 91/477/EEC
Article 10 b
Article 10 b
Amendment 722 #
2015/0269(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 10
Article 1 – point 10
Directive 91/477/EEC
Article 13 a – paragraph 2
Article 13 a – paragraph 2
Amendment 728 #
2015/0269(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 12
Article 1 – point 12
Directive 91/477/EEC
Article 17 – paragraph 1
Article 17 – paragraph 1
The Commission shall submit every five years submit a report to the European Parliament and the Council on the application of this Directive, accompanied, if appropriate, by proposals in particular as regards the categories of firearms of Annex I and the issues related to new technologies such as 3D printing. The first report shall be submitted by ... [two years after the date of entry into force of this Directive].
Amendment 735 #
2015/0269(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 12
Article 1 – point 12
Directive 91/477/EEC
Article 17 – paragraph 2
Article 17 – paragraph 2
The Commission shall, by [date], assess the necessary elements of a system for the exchange of information contained in the computerised data-filing systems referred to in Article 4(4) between the Member States. The Commission's assessment shall be accompanied, if appropriate, by a legislative proposal taking into account existing instruments regarding exchange of information.
Amendment 742 #
2015/0269(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 13 – point a – point i
Article 1 – point 13 – point a – point i
Directive 91/477/EEC
Annex I – part II – point A – category A – points 6 – 8
Annex I – part II – point A – category A – points 6 – 8
Amendment 789 #
2015/0269(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 13 – point a – point ii
Article 1 – point 13 – point a – point ii
Directive 91/477/EEC
Annex I – part II – point A – category B – point 7
Annex I – part II – point A – category B – point 7
Amendment 810 #
2015/0269(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 13 – point a – point iii
Article 1 – point 13 – point a – point iii
Directive 91/477/EEC
Annex I – part II – point A – category C – point 5
Annex I – part II – point A – category C – point 5
Amendment 840 #
2015/0269(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 14 – point c a (new)
Article 1 – point 14 – point c a (new)
Directive 91/477/EEC
Annex I – Part III – paragraph 3
Annex I – Part III – paragraph 3
(ca) the third paragraph is replaced by the following: "The Member States must apply their national laws to the firearms listed in this Part."
Amendment 841 #
2015/0269(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 14 a (new)
Article 1 – point 14 a (new)
Directive 91/477/EEC
Annex I a (new)
Annex I a (new)
(14a) The following Annex is inserted: "Annex Ia Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2015/2403 is repealed."
Amendment 210 #
2014/2223(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Takes the view that sustainable forest management must be based on generally acknowledged and accepted criteria and indicators which must always apply to the sector as a whole; sStrongly supports in this connection the sustainability criteria devised in the framework of Forest Europe (Ministerial Conference on the Protection of Forests in Europe)1, which form a pan-European basis for uniform reporting on sustainable forest management and a basis for sustainability certification; Calls for improved efforts in this respect, good governance and improved enforcement of laws in the forest-based sector so as to ensure effective compliance with the sustainability criteria; __________________ 1 Forest Europe – Ministerial Conference on the Protection of Forests in Europe, Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee for a Legally Binding Agreement on Forests in Europe: http://www.foresteurope.org/
Amendment 325 #
2014/2223(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
Paragraph 21
21. Welcomes the efforts of the Commission and Member States to support developing countries in their measures to improve forestry policy and forestry legislation, particularly by way of REDD+5 (Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation); stresses the negative effects of illegal logging and the associated consequences on society, the environment and the markets; in this respect calls for deeper measures for improving governance and enforcement of forestry laws; __________________ 5Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation: http://unfccc.int/methods/redd/items/7377. php 5Or. de
Amendment 330 #
2014/2223(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22
Paragraph 22
22. Stresses that the implementation of the EU’s forestry strategy will be a multi-annual process and that the European Parliament has every interest in its being implemented efficiently, coherently and with minimal red tape; Calls for the introduction of effective measures for improving cooperation in the development and implementation of the forestry policy with the appropriate involvement of stakeholders;
Amendment 78 #
2014/2153(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Believes that an improved and more robust emissions trading scheme should ensure that the investments needed to achieve the EU’s long-term energy and climate objectives are obtained without unduly damaging overall industrial competitiveness.
Amendment 25 #
2014/2151(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Stresses that in the interests of innovation, creativity and competitiveness, it is crucial that the IPR infrastructure is transparent and that full information is available to the public and to all other actors concerned; notes, in that connection, that the reciprocal protection of intellectual property must be a key component of economic cooperation with other States and groupings of States;
Amendment 2 #
2014/2146(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Points out that theto the difficult market situation described in the report is optimistic, and indeed contradicted byresulting from the latest price developments;
Amendment 3 #
2014/2146(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Stresses that the price volatility issue is the main challenge faced by milk farmers; calls for introductory measures to correct price volatility;
Amendment 6 #
2014/2146(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Notes in this regard that the recent Russian embargo on agricultural products, resulting from the sanctions recently imposed by the EU, has dramatically demonstrated that the regulatory framework for dealing with episodes of extreme market volatility should be reinforced;
Amendment 11 #
2014/2146(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Regrets the fact that it is not clear from the report whether the Commission is satisfied with the implementation of the new regulatory tool and that the Commission does not quantify how many new producer organisations, participating Member States or collective negotiations are expected; notes that the effect of the new tools on milk prices is not clear either; calls in this connection for a precise list of the effects on milk prices and an accurate record of participating producer organisations;
Amendment 4 #
2014/2075(DEC)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Regrets that the Commission has not appropriately assessed all the economic effects of Preferential Trade Agreements; strongly recommends the Commission to address the deficiencies found by the Court, including in ex ante and ex post evaluations; urges that such evaluations must be both transparent and readily understandable;
Amendment 2 #
2014/2059(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Notes that the objectives of the Europe 2020 Strategy are yet to be achieved and believes that, with a view to the update required, stronger measures should be put in place to bridge the present gapcurrently the EU is about to face complete failure regarding the objectives of the Europe 2020 Strategy and suggests to reassess the efficiency of recent methods as well as consider the development of new approaches;
Amendment 13 #
2014/2059(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Welcomes the shift in the 2014 country- specific recommendations to strengthening growth and employment, but calls for more determined efforts to guide and coordinate national and EU policies so as to complete the Single Market and reap its potential to boost growth and create jobs;
Amendment 22 #
2014/2059(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Considers that the European Semester process needs to be inclusive, and that political priorities also have to be discussed outside of government circles, in order to spread national ownership and effectively implement both economic governance and Single Market governance;
Amendment 26 #
2014/2059(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Considers thatEmphasises that a only a strong injection of EU funding is fundaor none are reasonable options, as public investmental, in order to stimulate the real economy and to foster recovery in allthe Member States, needs to be of substantial size or otherwise might prove ineffective and a futile waste of financial resources; supports the Commission’s recommendation to give priority to public investment in infrastructure, research, innovation and human capital; additionally recommends the IT and energy sector to alleviate the high dependence on foreign imports in these crucial markets;
Amendment 43 #
2014/2059(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Emphasises that the economic crisis has greatly worsened the living conditions of many European citizens and has led to a sharp increase in levels of inequality; points out that universal access to high- quality public services is kea way to fosteringsupport economic growth while guaranteeing social cohesion and allowing for more resilient economies and societies; moreover brings to mind that the massive reallocation of public money via ESM and bilateral treaties to directly or indirectly support and bail-out private entities in the financial sector is also responsible for the raising financial inequality in the EU;
Amendment 51 #
2014/2059(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Believes that Member States have to step up their efforts to modernise their public administrations, by providing more and better digital services for citizens and businesses, reducing costs and enhancing efficiency; highlights that the proper and quick implementation of EUsuggests to respect the various concerns of EU citizens in the sector of public procurement ands well as concessions legislation would provide a great opportunity to modernise public administration, at both government and local levels, by enhancing the quality and effectiveness of public spending and investmentand to reflect this in legislative initiatives.
Amendment 6 #
Amendment 11 #
2014/0279(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3
Regulation (EC) No 374/2014
Article 7 – paragraph 2
Article 7 – paragraph 2
Amendment 70 #
2014/0185(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Recital 32
Recital 32
Amendment 71 #
2014/0185(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Recital 34
Recital 34
Amendment 72 #
2014/0185(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Recital 35
Recital 35
Amendment 74 #
2014/0185(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Recital 36
Recital 36
(36) The objectives of this Decision are to facilitate efficient and effective electronic cross-border or cross-sector interaction between European public administrations and between them and citizens and businesses, to enable the delivery of electronic public services supporting the implementation of Union policies and activities. Since this cannot be sufficiently achieved by the Member States acting alone because the coordination function at the European level would be difficult and costly to set up at the level of the Member States by Member States themselThese objectives should be pursued by the European Union solely where individual solutions for Member States would be ineffectives and can therefore, by reason of the scale and effects of the proposed action, be better achieved at Union level, the Union may adopt measures, in accordance with the principle of subsidiarity as set out in Article 5 of the Treaty on European Union. In accordance with the principle of proportionality, as set out in that Article l, this Decision does not go beyond what is necessary in order to achieve those objectives,would lead to inefficient solutions with a view to the realisation of a single European internal market. The measures should therefore be confined to improving and regulating such electronic interactions as affect the transnational and pan-European level.
Amendment 102 #
2014/0185(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point b – indent 3
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point b – indent 3
– inclusion and accessibility;
Amendment 122 #
2014/0185(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 10 – paragraph 3
Article 10 – paragraph 3
Amendment 123 #
2014/0185(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 11 – paragraph 1
Article 11 – paragraph 1
1. The Commission and the ISA2 Committee shall regularly monitor the implementation and impact of the ISA2 Programme and, users’ satisfaction with it and the up-to-dateness of measures to protect users’ privacy. They shall also explore synergies with complementary Union programmes.
Amendment 126 #
2014/0185(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 11 – paragraph 4
Article 11 – paragraph 4
4. The evaluations shall examine issues such as the relevance, effectiveness, efficiency, utility, sustainability and, coherence and data protection of Programme actions. The final evaluation shall, in addition, examine the extent to which the Programme has achieved its objective.
Amendment 128 #
2014/0185(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 13
Article 13
Amendment 126 #
2014/0120(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 9
Recital 9
(9) Single-member private limited liability companies formed and operating in compliance with this Directive should add to their names a common, easily identifiable abbreviation – SUP (Societas Unius Personae)be able if they so wish to add a common abbreviation – SUP (Societas Unius Personae). Without prejudice to the arrangements in force in the Member States, the addition of the abbreviation should not be made mandatory under this Directive.
Amendment 133 #
2014/0120(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 13
Recital 13
Amendment 195 #
2014/0120(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 14 – paragraph 3
Article 14 – paragraph 3
Amendment 202 #
2014/0120(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 14 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2
Article 14 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2
Member States shall issue a certificate of registration confirming that the registration procedure has been completed. The time taken to produce the certificate of registration shall be issued no later than threand the procedure wfork doing days from the receipt of all the necessary documentation by the competent authorityso shall continue to be governed by rules laid down by the Member States.
Amendment 211 #
2014/0120(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 14 – paragraph 6
Article 14 – paragraph 6
(6) Member States shall not make the registration of an SUP conditional on obtaining any licence or authorisation. The registration of the SUP, all documents provided during the process of registration and subsequent changes to them, shall be disclosed in the relevant register of companies immediately after registration.
Amendment 161 #
2014/0108(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 27
Recital 27
(27) The CE marking should be the only marking indicating that PPE is in conformity with Union harmonisation legislation. However, other markings should be allowed as long as they contribute to the improvement of consumer protection, particularly with regard to transparency and to explaining the certification, and are not covered by Union harmonisation legislation.
Amendment 163 #
2014/0108(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 30
Recital 30
(30) In order to ensure a consistent level of quality in the performance of conformity assessment of PPE, it is also necessary to set requirements that notifying authorities and other bodies involved in the assessment, notification and monitoring of notified bodies must fulfil and to delimit their responsibilities clearly.
Amendment 165 #
2014/0108(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 33
Recital 33
(33) Member States should lay down rules on penalties applicable to infringements of the provisions of this Regulation and ensure that they are implemented. Those penalties should be effective, proportionate and dissuasive. The Member States’ efficient application of the penalties will be decisive with regard to their effectiveness and also of key importance in terms of the overall value of the Regulation.
Amendment 186 #
2014/0108(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 6
Article 8 – paragraph 6
6. Manufacturers shall indicate, on the PPE, their name, registered trade name or registered trade mark and the postal address at which they can be contacted or, where that is not possible, on its packaging or in a document accompanying the PPE. The address shall indicate a single point at which the manufacturer can be contacted. The contact details shall be in athe language easily understood by end-users and market surveillance authoritiesor languages of the Member State in which the product is to be marketed.
Amendment 199 #
2014/0108(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 7
Article 10 – paragraph 7
7. Importers shall, for at least 10 years after the PPE has been placed on the market, keep a copy of the EU declaration of conformity at the disposal of the market surveillance authorities and ensure that the technical documentation can be made available to those authorities, upon request. After five years, it shall be sufficient to keep a declaration of conformity in electronic form.
Amendment 67 #
2014/0014(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 5
Recital 5
(5) Educational measures that support the distribution are necessary in order to make the scheme effective in reaching its short- and long-term objectives of increasing the consumption of selected agricultural products and shaping healthier diets. Considering their importance, these measures should support both the fruit and vegetables including bananas and milk distribution. They should be eligible for the Union aid. As supporting measures they represent a critical tool to reconnect children with agriculture and its different products and to meet the objectives that the scheme is pursuing, Member States should be allowed to include a wider variety of agricultural products into their thematic measures. However, so as to promote healthy eating habits, the national health authorities should be involved in this process andThe health authorities of the Member States should be responsible for approveing the list of these products, as well as the two groups of products eligible for the distribution, and decide on their nutritional aspects.;
Amendment 12 #
2013/2153(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B
Recital B
B. having regard to the particular importance of utility services, the need to guaranteepromote the right of consumers to free access to such services and the need to lay down binding rules on access to such services for vulnerable consumers;
Amendment 17 #
2013/2153(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C
Recital C
C. whereas the existing legal framework is inadequate, and whereas binding rules are needed to guaranteesupport a higher level of consumer protection and access to utility services;
Amendment 24 #
2013/2153(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Takes the view that utility services have common characteristics; urges that minimum harmonisation of basic consumer rights which cover all utility services should be harmonispromoted at Community level;
Amendment 32 #
2013/2153(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
Amendment 57 #
2013/2153(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Emphasises that all consumers, irrespective of their financial circumstanccess to utility services, should be guaranteed access to utility services and that special arrangements, such as exemption from charges, should be introduced for 'vulnerable consumers'facilitated for consumers, irrespective of their financial circumstances; points out that any consumer may find him/herself in a situation in which he/she needs special protecdifficult situation;
Amendment 70 #
2013/2153(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Points out that the liberalisation of energy markets has not systematically led to greater competition and lower prices for consumers and, from consumers' point of view, has made the range of services and tariffs available more confusing; observes that, here, EU legislation has also played its part in giving undertakings genuine and specious grounds for price rises;
Amendment 87 #
2013/2153(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Calls on the Commission to force the pace of the energy transition, since renewable energies represent the most sustainable form of energy generation, and in so doing to ensure that the costs are not passed on to consumers;Does not affect the English version.
Amendment 100 #
2013/2153(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Takes the view that undertakings should be required to publish information about prices and price changes in a readily understandable form and that minimum standards are needed to govern the way accounts are drawn up and the way in which changes to contracts are communicated;
Amendment 108 #
2013/2153(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Takes the view that where smart metering is employed priority must be given to the benefits for customers and data protection and, that the relevant costs must not be passed on to consumers and that it must not lead to price discrimination among consumers by energy undertakings;
Amendment 113 #
2013/2153(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Calls for legislative measures to guaranteefacilitate for all consumers access to high- quality telecommunications services and narrow the digital divide;
Amendment 122 #
2013/2153(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Notes that data portability and interoperability are essential if consumers are to become less dependent on providers and enjoy greater freedom to choose their provider and if innovation is to be fostered; takes the view that all consumers should be able to switch provider at any time, free of chargein a cost-neutral manner, without loss of data and with a minimum of formalities;
Amendment 151 #
2013/2153(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22
Paragraph 22
22. Emphasises that an effort should also be made to provide high-quality, comprehensive and freely accessible local public transport constitutes a basic service which must also be made available in areas where it is less profitablein areas where it is less profitable and that, as an alternative, private solutions should also be announced;
Amendment 10 #
2013/2125(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Recalls that, in order to increase the competitiveness of the European defence industry, Member States urgently need to increase the transparency and openness of their defence markets; considers that Directive 2009/81/EC on defence and sensitive security procurement strengthens the single market by reducing the complexity of procurement rules in the defence sector; moreover points out that the common security and defence policy has to be further promoted and synchronised, in order to define the level of ambition for the European armed forces, deduce a corresponding composition of forces and allocate the capabilities among the Member States, thereby facilitating the standardisation of equipment and the specification of industrial foci;
Amendment 23 #
2013/2125(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Points out that specific, sometimes even useless, technical demands in invitations to tenders are particularly targeted to exclude foreign companies, in order to increase the financial and technical abilities of the national defence industry;
Amendment 24 #
2013/2125(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 b (new)
Paragraph 5 b (new)
5b. Emphasizes that so far additional formalities have not proven to diminish this effect in the defence industry sector, but rather to increase it as well as the associated costs and time for the contracting parties, therefore effectively reducing the competitiveness of the European defence industry;
Amendment 25 #
2013/2125(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 c (new)
Paragraph 5 c (new)
5c. Concludes that, based on developments in Lybia, Mali and Syria and despite the existing common security and defence policy, sovereign nations clearly tend to have sovereign defence interests and hence keep their technological know-how and their defence industry also as sovereign as possible; calls on the Commission to take these important aspects into consideration for the proposal of new or the abolishment of existing formalities in order to effectively increase the competitiveness of the European defence industry;
Amendment 28 #
2013/2125(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Notes that the fragmentation of the European defence market is an obstacle to small and medium-sized enterprises increasing their share in this market; emphasises the importance of possibilities for small and medium-sized enterprises to take part in the process of creating defence equipment sector products; urges the Commission, therefore, to adopt further proposals to facilitate their access to the European defence industry; emphasizes that the creation of additional Union standards and certifications might be detrimental for the competitiveness of small and medium-sized enterprises as they often do not have the ability to invest upfront for years and the costs for qualification and certification already tend to constitute a considerable amount of the overall development costs for new defence products;
Amendment 15 #
2013/2093(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Welcomes the Commission’s intention to create a permanent Group on Retail Competitiveness, but emphasises the importance of balanced representation, including of both big and small retailers and their suppliers, co-operatives and consumer, environmental and social interests;
Amendment 46 #
2013/2093(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Recognises the right of local authorities not to allow the establishment of new shopping centres and hypermarkets, wherever this will have negative social or environmental consequences, and encourages Member States to introduce specific rules to improve the possibilities for market access for retailers and guarantee a diversity of shops, which isas these are essential if shopping areas, in particular in town and city centres, are to remain attractive;
Amendment 70 #
2013/2093(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Welcomes the principles of good practice and the list of examples of unfair and fair practices in vertical trading relationships in the food supply chain, as well as the framework for the implementation and enforcement of these principles as a first step; emphasises that, if these are to have a practical effect, it is important that all actors in the food supply chain participate, including farmers’ organisations as well as the manufacturing and wholesale distribution industries; requests the Commission to review the effects of the voluntary initiative within two years of its entry into force, and to propose additional actions should this be necessary;
Amendment 73 #
2013/2093(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 a (new)
Paragraph 16 a (new)
16a. In addition, reminds the Commission of the likely limits to the impact of this approach, as it cannot overcome certain basic problems of the oligopsonistic market structure, which is here characterised by the small number of very large food retailers engaged in purchasing as against the large number of small suppliers engaged in selling, and therefore welcomes the proposal of various trade associations to establish an implementation mechanism;
Amendment 74 #
2013/2093(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 b (new)
Paragraph 16 b (new)
16b. Calls on the Commission to take account of the basic problem of market structure and market power in the food retail supply chain and of the fears of suppliers, and to supplement voluntary initiatives with a legally-binding implementation mechanism;
Amendment 80 #
2013/2093(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Considers, in view of the buyer power of large food retailers, that it is often difficult for weaker market parties to complain about UTPs and emphasises the important role of associations of enterprises and other organisations which should be able to submit such complaints on their behalf, anonymously or while ensuring confidentiality, to an ombudsman or adjudicator who should have the power, ex officio, to tmake ex officio actionnquiries and, where necessary, impose penalties in the case of information about certain worrying trends;
Amendment 87 #
2013/2093(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Calls on the Commission to propose EU legislation aimed at prohibiting below- cost selling in the food sector and to provide a definition of ‘economic dependency’ and other circumstances which force businesses to maintain excessive buyer power, which should make both Member States and the business community more vigilant in respect of the development of such dominant market positions, which often facilitate UTPs;
Amendment 4 #
2013/2062(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Stresses that a European action plan for the automotive industry must follow a holistic approach, complementing regulation with infrastructure investments and actions to boost demand and enhance human capital; believes, in this context, that investments in advanced technologies, including measures to improve road safety, tackle CO2 and reduce pollutant and noise emissions, are vital to support the creation of added value and jobs; notes the high level of energy costs in the energy- intensive upstream sectors such as steel and chemicals, and therefore urges that the action plan be coordinated inter alia with EU energy policy, in the interests of keeping the automotive sector competitive;
Amendment 16 #
2013/2062(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Welcomes the proposal for strengthening the market for alternative fuel and electric vehicles, and urges that priority be given to the development of appropriate infrastructures and to supporting relevant technologies through adequate investments at European and national level, and through the swift adoption of the legislative proposal and of, through a common standard on the recharging interface for electric vehicles and through the promotion of technologies and production processes that improve the performance of electric vehicles;
Amendment 23 #
2013/2062(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Believes that the development of the European automotive industry cannot rely on export alone but should also focus on boosting domestic demand, through public and private investments and the enhancement of European citizens’ purchasing power; stresses that the nature and level of public investment must not have the ultimate effect of undermining the sector’s long-term competitiveness through excessive state support;
Amendment 34 #
2013/2062(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Recognises the importance of proportionate and targeted public intervention to ensure that the negative social consequences of any restructuring in the sector are kept to a minimum; believes that a European framework for anticipating change and softening the social impact of restructuring, including a legislative act, is necessary, also in order to avoid any distortions to the internal market;
Amendment 1 #
2013/2006(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Welcomes the fact that industrial policy has moved to the centre of political attention in the EU; stresses that a strong industrial base is essential for a wealthy and economically successful Union, and serves as the best cure for recession; makes it clear that the term ‘industrial policy’ refers primarily to manufacturing (industrial sector) and recalls the particular historical significance of manufacturing for Europe and the EU;
Amendment 8 #
2013/2006(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Takes the view that only a proactive, integrated industrial policy,calculated combination of active and reactive industrial policy, as part of a global approach that links various policy fields – including consumer policy and labour market policy – can create favourable economic conditions for companies in the EU to improve their competitiveness;
Amendment 12 #
2013/2006(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Stresses in particular targeted support for structural changes in industry as part of the role of active industrial policy;
Amendment 16 #
2013/2006(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 b (new)
Paragraph 2 b (new)
2b. Stresses, with regard to reactive industrial policy, in addition to the requisite endeavours in R&D, the need to make a prudent choice of conservation measures in important sectors of manufacturing in order to counteract the geographical shift of production, for example from the USA to Asia, and the accompanying knowledge-spillover and brain drain to third countries;
Amendment 19 #
2013/2006(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 c (new)
Paragraph 2 c (new)
2c. Underlines that these measures should be carried out on the principle that the state will not substitute the planned setting of priorities for competition in its empirical discovery procedure (evolutionary economics);
Amendment 21 #
2013/2006(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 d (new)
Paragraph 2 d (new)
2d. Underlines the crucial importance to a successful industry policy of a legislative context for suitable approaches and the need to avoid long-term measures which distort competition, in particular through the exertion of disproportionate direct financial influence;
Amendment 22 #
2013/2006(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Points out that the internal market still has enormous, untapped potential to boost competitiveness and growth in the EU, and therefore urges the Commission and the Member States to accelerate their efforts to remove remaining barriers, to the benefit of EU consumers, employees and companies, particularly SMEs; also underlines the limited resources available to SMEs in their attempts to keep up and comply with the EU’s many regulatory approaches and points out in this context the need for caution when drafting new legislation;
Amendment 16 #
2013/0435(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 2
Recital 2
(2) AIn the pursuit of Union food policies priority should be given to transparency and to compliance with the precautionary principle, with a view to guaranteeing a high level of protection of human health and of consumers’ interests and the effective functioning of the internal market should be assured in the pursuit of Union food policies, whilst ensuring transparency.
Amendment 24 #
2013/0435(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11
Recital 11
(11) The placing on the market within the Union of traditional foods from third countries should be facilitated, where the history of safe food use in at least two third countryies has been demonstrated. Those foods should have been consumed in at least two third countryies for at least 25 years as a part of the customary diet within a large part of the population of the country. The history of safe food use should not include non-food uses or uses not related to normal diets.
Amendment 29 #
2013/0435(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 12
Recital 12
Amendment 30 #
2013/0435(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 16
Recital 16
(16) The determination of whether a food was used for human consumption to a significant degree within the Union before 15 May 1997 should be based on information submitted by food business operators and, where appropriate, supported by other information available in the Member States. Food business operators should consult Member States if they are unsure of the status of the food they intend to place on the market. When there is no information or insufficient information available on human consumption before 15 May 1997, a simple and transparent procedure, involving the Commission, the Member States and food business operators, should be established for collecting such information. Implementing powers should be conferred on the Commission to specify the procedural steps of such consultation process. These provisions notwithstanding, existing national arrangements governing the steps in the process may remain in force in the Member States if they are not fundamentally at odds with the requirements laid down by the Commission.
Amendment 33 #
2013/0435(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 19
Recital 19
(19) It is appropriate to authorise a novel food by updating the Union list subject to the criteria and the procedures laid down in this Regulation. A procedure that is efficient, time-limited and transparent should be put in place. As regards traditional foods from third countries having a history of safe use it is appropriate to provide for a faster and simplified procedure to update the Union list if no reasoned safety objections are expressed by the EFSA or a Member State. The need to consider scientific evidence notwithstanding, the Commission should be required to initiate an ordinary legislative procedure for the authorisation of a traditional food from a third country if objections are raised by at least one-fifth of the Member States. As the updating of the Union list implies the application of criteria laid down in this Regulation, implementing powers should be conferred on the Commission in that respect.
Amendment 50 #
2013/0435(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point b
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point b
(b) ‘traditional food from a third country’ means novel food, other than the novel food as referred to in point (a)(i) to (iii), which is derived from primary production, with a history of safe food use in at least two third countryies;
Amendment 58 #
2013/0435(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1
The Commission may, by means of implementing acts, specify the procedural steps of the consultation process provided for in paragraph 2. This provision notwithstanding, existing national arrangements governing the consultation process may remain in force in the Member States if they are not fundamentally at odds with the requirements laid down by the Commission.
Amendment 63 #
2013/0435(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) it does not, in the light of the Union’s precautionary principle and on the basis of thesufficient scientific evidence availablefrom independent sources, pose a safety risk to human health;
Amendment 69 #
2013/0435(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 2 – point c
Article 8 – paragraph 2 – point c
(c) adding, removing or changing the conditions, specifications, mandatory labelling requirements or restrictions associated with the inclusion of a novel food on the Union list.
Amendment 72 #
2013/0435(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 – point d
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 – point d
(d) where applicable, a proposal for the conditions of use and a proposal for specific labelling requirements which do not mislead the consumer.
Amendment 74 #
2013/0435(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 2
Article 9 – paragraph 2
(2) The Commission mayshall request EFSA to render its opinion if the update is liable to have an effect on human healthasked to do so by a Member State or if the update could give rise to a breach of the conditions laid down in Article 6.
Amendment 78 #
2013/0435(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 – point b
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 – point b
(b) whether the composition of the novel food and the conditions of its use are consistent with the Union’s precautionary principle and thus do not pose a safety risk to human health in the Union.
Amendment 81 #
2013/0435(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point a
Article 11 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point a
(a) the conditions provided for in Article 6 where applicable;
Amendment 84 #
2013/0435(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 2 – point d
Article 13 – paragraph 2 – point d
(d) documented data demonstrating the history of safe food use in at least two third countryies;
Amendment 88 #
2013/0435(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 2
Article 14 – paragraph 2
(2) Within foursix months from the date on which the valid notification is forwarded by the Commission in accordance with paragraph 1, a Member State or EFSA may submit to the Commission reasoned safety objections, based on scientific evidence, to the placing on the market within the Union of the traditional food concerned. The need to consider scientific evidence notwithstanding, the Commission shall be required to initiate an ordinary legislative procedure for the authorisation of a traditional food from a third country if objections are raised by at least one-fifth of the Member States.
Amendment 90 #
2013/0435(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 1
Article 16 – paragraph 1
(1) EFSA shall adopt its opinion within sixnine months from the date of receipt of a valid application.
Amendment 91 #
2013/0435(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 2 – point b
Article 16 – paragraph 2 – point b
(b) whether the composition of the novel food and the conditions of its use, are consistent with the Union’s precautionary principle and thus do not pose a safety risk to human health in the Union.
Amendment 92 #
2013/0435(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1
Article 16 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1
In duly justified cases, where EFSA requests additional information from the applicant, the period of sixnine months provided for in paragraph 1 may be extended.
Amendment 93 #
2013/0435(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 3
Article 16 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 3
Where the Commission does not object within eight working days of being informed by EFSA, the period of sixnine months provided for in paragraph 1 shall be automatically extended by that additional period. The Commission shall inform the Member States of that extension.
Amendment 95 #
2013/0435(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 6 – subparagraph 2
Article 16 – paragraph 6 – subparagraph 2
In such cases, EFSA shall give its opinion within the period of sixnine months provided for in paragraph 1.
Amendment 96 #
2013/0435(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point a
Article 17 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point a
(a) the conditions provided for in Article 6 where applicable;
Amendment 101 #
2013/0435(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 23 – title
Article 23 – title
Post-market monitoring and changes to labelling requirements
Amendment 102 #
2013/0435(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 23 – paragraph 1
Article 23 – paragraph 1
(1) The Commission may, for food safety reasons and with a view to guaranteeing transparency as regards the use of the novel food, on the basis of a properly substantiated request from a Member State or taking into account the opinion of EFSA, impose a requirement for post- market monitoring of a novel food or additional labelling requirements to ensure that the use of the authorised novel food is within safe limits and that transparency for consumers is guaranteed.
Amendment 104 #
2013/0435(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 24 – paragraph 1
Article 24 – paragraph 1
(1) On request by the applicant, supported by appropriate and verifiable information included in the application provided for in Article 9(1), newly developed scientific evidence or scientific data from independent sources supporting the application may not be used for the benefit of a subsequent application during a period of five years from the date of the authorisation and the inclusion of the novel food in the Union list without the agreement of the prior applicant.
Amendment 13 #
2013/0433(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 3
Recital 3
(3) Taking into account the objectives of the Union's agricultural policy, the results of the recent scientific assessments of EFSA and the animal welfare requirement provided in Article 13 of the Treaty, it is prudent to provisionally prohibit the use of cloning in animal production for farm purposes of certain species.
Amendment 19 #
2013/0433(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 4
Recital 4
Amendment 30 #
2013/0433(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) the placing on the market of embryo clones and, animal clones and all descendants of animal clones.
Amendment 34 #
2013/0433(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 2
Article 1 – paragraph 2
It shall apply to animals of the bovine, porcine, ovine, caprine and equineall species ('the animals') kept and reproduced for farming purposes.
Amendment 36 #
2013/0433(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – point a
Article 2 – point a
(a) animals "kept and reproduced for farming purposes" means animals kept and reproduced for the production of food, wool, skin or fur or for other farming purposes. It shall not include animals kept and reproduced exclusively for other purposes such as research, the production of medicinal products and medical devices,research purposes and for the preservation of rare breeds or endangered species, sporting and cultural events;
Amendment 45 #
2013/0433(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – point b
Article 3 – point b
(b) the placing on the market of animal clones and, embryo clones and all descendants of animal clones.
Amendment 17 #
2013/0402(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 1
Recital 1
(1) Businesses and non-commercial research institutions invest in acquiring, developing and applying know-how and information, which is the currency of the knowledge economy. This investment in generating and applying intellectual capital determines their competitiveness in the market and therefore their returns to investment, which is the underlying motivation for business research and development. Businesses have recourse to different means to appropriate the results of their innovative activities when openness does not allow for the full exploitation of their research and innovation investments. Use of formal intellectual property rights such as patents, design rights or copyright is one of them. Another is to protect access and exploit the knowledge that is valuable to the entity and not widely known. Such know-how and business information, that is undisclosed and intended to remain confidential is referred to as (a trade secret). Businesses, irrespective of their size, value trade secrets as much as patents and other forms of intellectual property right and use confidentiality as a business and research innovation management tool, covering a diversified range of information, which extends beyond technological knowledge to commercial data such as information on customers and suppliers, business plans or market research and strategies. By protecting such a wide range of know-how and commercial information, whether as a complement or as an alternative to intellectual property rights, trade secrets allow the creator to derive profit from his/her creation and innovations and therefore are particularly important for research and development and innovative performance.
Amendment 21 #
2013/0402(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 2
Recital 2
(2) Open innovation is an important lever for the creation of new knowledge and underpins the emergence of new and innovative business models based on the use of co-created knowledge. Trade secrets have an important role in protecting the exchange of knowledge between businesses within and across the borders of the internal market in the context of research and development and innovation. Collaborative research, including cross-border cooperation, is particularly important to increase the levels of business research and development within the internal market. Open innovation is a catalyst for new ideas to find their way to the market meeting the needs of consumers and tackling societal challenges. In an internal market where barriers to such cross-border collaboration are minimised and where cooperation is not distorted, intellectual creation and innovation should encourage investment in innovative processes, services and products. Such an environment conducive to intellectual creation and innovation is also important for employment growth and improving competitiveness of the Union economy. Trade secrets are amongst the most used form of protection of intellectual creation and innovative know-how by businesses, yet they are at the same time the least protected by the existing Union legal framework against their unlawful acquisition, use or disclosure by third parties.
Amendment 25 #
2013/0402(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 3
Recital 3
(3) Innovative businesses are increasingly exposed to dishonest practices aiming at misappropriating trade secrets, such as theft, unauthorised copying, economic espionage, breach of confidentiality requirements, whether from within or from outside of the Union. Recent developments, such as globalisation, increased outsourcing, longer supply chains, increased use of information and communication technology, contribute to increasing the risk of those practicesat risk. The unlawful acquisition, use or disclosure of a trade secret compromises the legitimate trade secret holder’s ability to obtain first mover returns using the outputs of its innovative efforts. Without effective and comparable legal means for defending trade secrets across the Union, incentives to engage in innovative cross- border activity within the internal market are undermined and trade secrets are unable to fulfil their potential as drivers of economic growth and jobs. Thus, innovation and creativity are discouraged and investment diminishes, affecting the smooth functioning of the internal market and undermining its growth enhancing potential.
Amendment 49 #
2013/0402(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 15
Recital 15
(15) Unlawful acquisition of a trade secret by a third party could have devastating effects on its legitimate holder since once publicly disclosed it would be impossible for that holder to revert to the situation prior to the loss of the trade secret. As a result, it is essential to provide for fast and accessible interim measures for the immediate termination of the unlawful acquisition, use or disclosure of a trade secret. Such relief must be available without having to await a decision on the substance of the case, with due respect for the rights of defence and the principle of proportionality having regard to the characteristics of the case in question. Guarantees of a level sufficient to cover the costs and the injury caused to the respondent by an unjustified request may also be required, particularly where any delay would cause irreparable harm to the legitimate holder of a trade secret. In this connection, account should also be taken, in particular, of whether and, if so, to what extent enforceability in the courts ought to be subject to time limits.
Amendment 107 #
2013/0309(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point 6
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point 6
(6) "main establishment" means the place of establishment in the Member State where the main decisions are taken as to the investments in and conduct of the provision of electronic communications services or networks in the Union;nagement activity effectively takes place. This encompasses essential, central management and control over the enterprise’s operations, personnel, accounting and assets.
Amendment 125 #
2013/0309(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 5
Article 3 – paragraph 5
Amendment 144 #
2013/0309(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 21 – paragraph 2
Article 21 – paragraph 2
(2) Providers of electronic communications to the public shall not apply any discriminatory requirements or conditions of access or use to end-users based on the end-user's nationality or place of residence unless such differences are objectively justified.
Amendment 150 #
2013/0309(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 21 – paragraph 3 – introductory part
Article 21 – paragraph 3 – introductory part
(3) Providers of electronic communications to the public shall not apply tariffs for intra-Union communications terminating in another Member State which are higher, unless objectively justified:
Amendment 217 #
2013/0309(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 24 – paragraph 1
Article 24 – paragraph 1
(1) National regulatory authorities shall closely monitor and ensure the effective ability of end-users to benefit from the freedoms provided for in Article 23 (1) and (2), compliance with Article 23 (5), and the continued availability of non- discriminatory internet access services at levels of quality that reflect advances in technology and that are not impaired by specialised services. They shall, in cooperation with other competent national authorities, also monitor the effects of specialised services on cultural diversity and innovation. National regulatory authorities shall report on an annual basis to the Commission and BEREC on their monitoring and findingspublish their reports and thus ensure that they are accessible to all market participants as a matter of principle.
Amendment 221 #
2013/0309(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 24 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
Article 24 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
In order to prevent the general impairment of quality of service for internet access services or to safeguard the ability of end- users to access and distribute content or information or to run applications and services of their choice, national regulatory authorities shall have the power to impose minimum quality of service requirements on providers of electronic communications to the public. The following shall apply with regard to these minimum requirements:
Amendment 222 #
2013/0309(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 24 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point a (new)
Article 24 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point a (new)
(a) the available bandwidth for the open internet shall be at least at the same level as for specialised services;
Amendment 223 #
2013/0309(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 24 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point b (new)
Article 24 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point b (new)
(b) the available inclusive volume of an internet connection shall be calculated on the basis of the quantity of data transmitted via broadband connection by a large proportion of users in a statistically meaningful and uniformly defined period.
Amendment 233 #
2013/0309(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point e – point i
Article 25 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point e – point i
(i) actually available data speed for download and upload in the end-user's Member State of residence, including at peak-hours; reference shall be made where appropriate to negative regional variations owing to lower technological quality of the network;
Amendment 234 #
2013/0309(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point e – point ii
Article 25 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point e – point ii
(ii) the level of applicable data volume limitations, if any; the services and specialised services included in the data volume; the prices for increasing the available data volume on an ad hoc or lasting basis; the data speed, and its cost, available after full consumption of the applicable data volume, if limited; and the means for end-users to monitor at any moment the current level of their consumption;
Amendment 238 #
2013/0309(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Article 25 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
The information shall be published in a clear, comprehensive and easily accessible form by means of a standardised customer information notice in the official language(s) of the Member State where the service is offered, and be updated regularly. The information shall, on request, be supplied to the relevant national regulatory authorities in advance of its publication. Any differentiation in the conditions applied to consumers and other end-users shall be made explicit and may not be set out in footnotes or in the general terms and conditions.
Amendment 246 #
2013/0309(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 – paragraph 4 – introductory part
Article 25 – paragraph 4 – introductory part
(4) Upon request of the relevant public authorities, providers of electronic communications to the public shall distribute public interest information free of charge to end-users, where appropriate, by the same means as those ordinarily used by them in their communications with end- users. In such a case, that information shall be provided by the relevant public authorities to the providers of electronic communications to the public in a standardised format and may, inter alia, cover the following topics: particular, cover information and the means of protection against risks to personal security or unlawful access to personal data when using electronic communications services.
Amendment 247 #
2013/0309(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 – paragraph 4 – point a
Article 25 – paragraph 4 – point a
Amendment 248 #
2013/0309(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 – paragraph 4 – point b
Article 25 – paragraph 4 – point b
Amendment 260 #
2013/0309(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 26 – paragraph 2 – point a
Article 26 – paragraph 2 – point a
(a) the level of applicable data volume limitations, if any; the services and specialised services included in the data volume; the prices for increasing the available data volume on an ad hoc or lasting basis; the data speed, and its cost, available after full consumption of the applicable data volume, if limited; and how end-users can at any moment monitor the current level of their consumption;
Amendment 272 #
2013/0309(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 28 – paragraph 5
Article 28 – paragraph 5
(5) AnyWhere there is a significant and non- temporary discrepancy between the actual performance regarding speed or other quality parameters andwith the performance indicated by the provider of electronic communications to the public in accordance with Article 26 shall be considered as non-conformity of performance for the purpose of determining the end-user's remedies in accordance with national law.in relation to:
Amendment 273 #
2013/0309(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 28 – paragraph 5 – point a (new)
Article 28 – paragraph 5 – point a (new)
(a) data transmission speed, the end-user shall have a special termination right;
Amendment 274 #
2013/0309(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 28 – paragraph 5 – point b (new)
Article 28 – paragraph 5 – point b (new)
(b) other quality parameters, this shall be considered as non-conformity of performance for the purpose of determining the end-user's remedies in accordance with national law.
Amendment 101 #
2013/0072(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11
Recital 11
(11) Regulation (EC) No 261/2004 should explicitly include the right to compensation for passengers suffering long delays, in line with the judgement of the European Court of Justice in the Joined cases C-402/07 and C-432/07 (Sturgeon). At the same time, the thresholds above which delays give rise to a right to compensation should be increased to take account of the financial impact on the sector and to avoid any increase in the frequency of cancellations as a consequence. To ensure that citizens travelling within the EU face homogenous conditions for compensation, the threshold should be the same for all travel within the Union, but it should depend upon the journey distance for travel to and from third countries to take into account the operational difficulties encountered by air carriers to deal with delays on remote airports.
Amendment 111 #
2013/0072(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 28
Recital 28
(28) Passengers are sometimes confused about the baggage they are allowed to take on board, in terms of dimensions, weight or number of items. In order to ensure that passengers are fully aware of the baggage allowances included in their ticket, both for cabin and hold baggage, air carriers should clearly indicate these allowances at booking and at the airport. In addition to a cabin trolley case, passengers should also be allowed to take a small holdall with them so that important personal items, such as a wallets/purses or medicines, do not have to be taken out of cases on board, which are usually stowed in compartments directly overhead, but, because of a lack of space, may be stowed above other passengers further away. The approach taken by Ryanair is therefore not permitted.
Amendment 143 #
2013/0072(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5
Regulation (EC) No 261/2004
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – point a
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – point a
Amendment 146 #
2013/0072(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5
Regulation (EC) No 261/2004
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – point b
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – point b
Amendment 151 #
2013/0072(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5
Regulation (EC) No 261/2004
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – point c
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – point c
Amendment 154 #
2013/0072(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5
Regulation (EC) No 261/2004
Article 6 – paragraph 5
Article 6 – paragraph 5
Subject to safety constraints, where a tarmac delay exceeds one hour, the operating air carrier shall provide free of charge access to toilet facilities and drinking water, shall ensure adequate heating or cooling of the passenger cabin, and shall ensure that adequate medical attention is available if needed. Where a tarmac delay reaches a maximum of fivthree hours, the aircraft shall return to the gate or another suitable disembarkation point where passengers shall be allowed to disembark and to benefit from the same assistance as specified in paragraph 1, unless there are safety-related or security- related reasons why the aircraft cannot leave its position on the tarmac.'
Amendment 185 #
2013/0072(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 9 – point b
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 9 – point b
Regulation (EC) No 261/2004
Article 9 – paragraph 4
Article 9 – paragraph 4
If the operating air carrier can prove that the cancellation, delay or change of schedule is caused by extraordinary circumstances and that the cancellation, delay or change of schedule could not have been avoided even if all reasonable measures had been taken, it may limit the total cost of accommodation provided according to paragraph 1(b) to EUR 100 per night and per passenger and to a maximum of 38 nights. If the operating air carrier chooses to apply this limitation, it shall nevertheless provide the passengers with information about available accommodation after the threeeight nights, in addition to the continued obligations for information specified in Article 14.
Amendment 206 #
2013/0049(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 3
Article 8 – paragraph 3
3. Proportionate to the possible risks of a product, manufacturers shall, to protect the health and safety of consumers, at least once a year, in the presence of a qualified State representative, carry out random sample testing of products made available on the market, investigate complaints and keep a register of complaints, non- conforming products and product recalls, and shall keep distributors informed of any such monitoring. In particular, manufacturers must perform tests under the same conditions for products which have been or are the subject of a Commission decision pursuant to Article 12 of the Regulation on the market surveillance of products.
Amendment 247 #
2013/0049(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 9
Article 8 – paragraph 9
9. ManufacturImporters who consider or have reason to believe that a product which they have placed on the market is not safe or is otherwise not in conformity with this Regulation shall immediately take the corrective action necessary to bring that product into conformity, to withdraw it or recall it, if appropriate. Furthermore, where the product is not saf. In addition, consumers who may potentially be affected by the non- conformity of the product must be informed effectively. Furthermore, manufacturers shall immediately inform the market surveillance authorities of the Member States in which they made the product available to that effect, giving details, in particular, of the risk to health and safety and of any corrective action taken.
Amendment 258 #
2013/0049(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 1
Article 10 – paragraph 1
1. Before placing a product on the market importers shall ensure that the product is compliant with the general safety requirement laid down in Article 4 and that the manufacturer has complied with the requirements set out in Article 8(4), (6) and (7), particularly that the technical documentation made available by the manufacturer as referred to in Article 8(4) accords with the possible risks arising from the product.
Amendment 272 #
2013/0049(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 7
Article 10 – paragraph 7
7. Importers who consider or have reason to believe that a product which they have placed on the market is not safe or is otherwise not in conformity with this Regulation shall immediately take the corrective action necessary to bring that product into conformity, to withdraw it or recall it, if appropriate. Furthermore, where the product is not saf. Furthermore, importers shall immediately inform the market surveillance authorities of the Member States in which they made the product available to that effect, giving details, in particular, of the risk to health and safety and of any corrective action taken.
Amendment 297 #
2013/0049(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 5
Article 11 – paragraph 5
5. Distributors who consider or have reason to believe that a product which they have made available on the market is not safe or is not in conformity with Article 8(6), (7) and (8) and Article 10(3), (4) and (45), as applicable, shall immediately and until further notice cease to distribute it and shall make sure that the corrective action necessary to bring that product into conformity is taken, to withdraw it or recall it, if appropriate. Furthermore, where the product is not safe, distributors shall immediately inform the manufacturer or importer, as applicable as well as. Furthermore, distributors shall immediately inform the market surveillance authorities of the Member States in which they made the product available to that effect, giving details, in particular, of the risk to health and safety and of any corrective action taken.
Amendment 300 #
2013/0049(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 5 a (new)
Article 11 – paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Alternatively, distributors may join a professional association in order to fulfil the obligations incumbent upon them pursuant to this article.
Amendment 130 #
2013/0048(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 3
Article 4 – paragraph 3
3. The implementation of market surveillance activities and external border controls shall be monitored by the Member States which shall report on these activities and controls to the Commission every year. The information reported shall include statistics regarding the number of controls carried out, the number of products queried in relation to those controls, and the number and type of remedial actions subsequently put in hand, and shall be communicated to all Member States. Member States mayshall make a summary of the results and statistics accessible to the public.
Amendment 137 #
2013/0048(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 4
Article 4 – paragraph 4
4. The results of the monitoring and assessment of market surveillance activities carried out pursuant to paragraph 3 shall be made available to the public, electronically and, where appropriate, by other means. This shall take place within three months after they have been communicated to the other Member States.
Amendment 174 #
2013/0048(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 8
Article 6 – paragraph 8
8. The protection of cConfidentiality shall not prevent the dissemination to the market surveillance authorities of information necessary to ensurrelevant for ensuring the effectiveness of market surveillance activities.
Amendment 313 #
2013/0048(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 6
Article 16 – paragraph 6
6. Market surveillance authorities may charge fees which wholly or partly cover the costs of their activities, including testing carried out for the risk assessment, where they take measures in accordance with paragraph 1. Subcontractors commissioned by market surveillance authorities to destroy or test products may also charge fees which wholly or partly cover the costs of their activities. The manufacturer or importer examined shall be directly invoiced for fees.
Amendment 389 #
2013/0048(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 33
Article 33
No later than [five] years after the date of application, the Commission shall assess the application of this Regulation and transmit an evaluation report to the European Parliament and the Council. That report shall assess if this Regulation achieved its objectives, in particular with regard to ensuring more effective and efficient enforcement of product safety rules and Union harmonisation legislation, improving cooperation between market surveillance authorities, strengthening the controls of products entering the Union and better protecting the health and safety of persons in general, health and safety in the workplace, consumer protection, the environment, public security and other public interests, taking into account its impact on business and in particular on small and medium-sized enterprises. In addition to checks by market surveillance authorities, there should be mandatory checks by independent third parties and, in particular, sampling by such testing bodies of a representative number of products.
Amendment 18 #
2012/2293(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A
Recital A
Amendment 104 #
2012/2293(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
Amendment 118 #
2012/2293(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
Amendment 158 #
2012/2293(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Advocates making priority investment in heat efficiency and in the use of renewables in social housing, as well as integrated projects for sustainable urban development, access to housing for marginalised communities and the promotion of social enterprisescommunities in need, eligible for Structural Fund support in the 2014- 2020 budgetary period;
Amendment 213 #
2012/2293(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
Amendment 240 #
2012/2293(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 – indent 3
Paragraph 16 – indent 3
– steps to address the difficulties commonly encountered by highly vulnerable sections of the population, such as migrants and young people, in seeking access to decent housing, which, however, must not result in any unjustified positive discrimination,
Amendment 252 #
2012/2293(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 – indent 4
Paragraph 16 – indent 4
– implementation of effective policies to stop tenants being evicted, on the basis that in cases in which covering rent payments and arrears of rent is a less costly option for the relevant authorities,
Amendment 7 #
2012/2134(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Notes that the financial crisis in the EU resulted in a number of European bank failures and that as a result lenders are less willing to grant a credit to SMEs, hindering SMEs' access to finance; calls on the Member States, therefore, to create legal provisions which oblige banks to give reasons for denying credit to SMEs;
Amendment 11 #
2012/2134(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Points out that special attention must be given to the fact that the economic crisis has led to the bankruptcy of several viable businesses; therefore calls on Member States and the Commission to ensure financial support as a second chance for entrepreneurs to start up a new business;
Amendment 20 #
2012/2134(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Calls on the Commission to put in place a monitoring system, which ensures that EU funds and guarantees are distributed to the smallest companies;
Amendment 33 #
2012/2134(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 10 a (new)
Paragraph 10 a (new)
10a. Adds that measures must be taken in order to ensure that the simplification of cross-border activity for SMEs does not facilitate, at the same time, the cross- border activity of fictitious self- employment, especially in the construction sector;
Amendment 74 #
2012/2056(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
Amendment 107 #
2012/2056(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Considers that a public EU-wide eCall service can coexist with private emergency services, as long as, whether or not a vehicle buyer opts for a private solution, vehicles are equipped with the public eCall service so as to ensure continuity of the service EU-wide throughout the lifetime of the vehicle;
Amendment 120 #
2012/2056(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 a (new)
Paragraph 14 a (new)
14a. Urges that consumers should be able to deactivate the eCall system entirely in the interests of data protection; also urges that drivers should be allowed to settle damages without their insurance if they so wish;
Amendment 122 #
2012/2056(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Stresses that private eCall services shouldmust also ensure respect for the principles of privacy and data protection, providing in particular for informed consent and the possibility of opting out, in line with the recommendations of the Article 29 Working Party;
Amendment 34 #
2012/2046(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Stresses that the drastic budget cuts in many Members States arecould significantly affecting female workers disproportionately and calls on the Commission to undertake an assessment of the impact of austerity measures on women in the labour market, with particular emphasis on the service sector;
Amendment 13 #
2012/2045(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. RecallBelieves that a higher level of skills and knowledge is necessaryonly one of the things that may be needed to reduce unemployment, to facilitate voluntary geographical mobility, to promote professional mobility, and to provide European industry, in particular SMEs, with an adequately educated and trained workforce;
Amendment 12 #
2012/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Welcomes the ‘sweep’ operation carried out by the Commission in September 2011, which revealed that 70 % of the financial institution websites checked failed to include relevant information in their advertising material and certain items of key information in the credit offer itself and contained misleading presentations of costs, and calls on the Commission and the Member States to take appropriate steps to remedy this problem; notes in this context in particular that banks still advertise so- called ‘teaser rates’, which are not then actually accorded to consumers; regrets that the Directive has not been implemented as intended in this field and therefore identifies an urgent need to improve the practical application of the provisions on representative interest rates in advertising material;
Amendment 14 #
2012/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Notes that more comprehensive provisions do not always make forlead to more effective consumer protection and that, in the case of inexperienced consumers in particular, too much complex and unstructured information can serve to confuse rather than help;
Amendment 19 #
2012/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Takes the view that particular attention should be paid to the complicated rules on early repayment and that the Directive has clearly not yet resulted in lower costs in the case of early termination or unscheduled repayments; calls therefore for an analysis of the reasons why costs have not fallen since the entry into force of the Directive and for corresponding proposals to improve implementation;
Amendment 4 #
2012/2016(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Stresses the need for recognition in the budget ofat the dramatic situation facing the young unemployed and the needmakes it necessary to relaunch job creation; highlights the need to provide for appropriate financing of all employment instruments, whereby the principle should be that work is provided first of all for the Member State's own citiizens;
Amendment 12 #
2012/2016(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Welcomes the decision to target unallocated European Social Fund aid at reducing youth unemployment and promoting SMEs; calls for the increased and redirected ESF programming to be taken into account in the 2013 budget in view of the end of the current multiannual financial framework;
Amendment 110 #
2012/2004(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. StatBelieves that innovative social enterprises should be financially supported on a European level after thorough examination;
Amendment 137 #
2012/2004(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Stresses that mutual societies should, by means of a European statute, be recognised as a distinct and important actor within the European economy and society; takes the view that this should only happen provided the advantages and disadvantages have been thoroughly examined;
Amendment 178 #
2012/2004(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 – indent 2
Paragraph 16 – indent 2
– while profit-making in general is allowed and even supported, profits, operating surpluses, funds and reserves are primarily to be reinvested in quality, innovation, new personnel and development;
Amendment 187 #
2012/2004(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. DeterminesPoints out that social enterprises are mainly engaged in social, health, care and home services, assisted living, education and training, repair of goods, environmental and resource efficiency, art, culture, research and innovation, tourism, crafts, etc;
Amendment 214 #
2012/2004(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
Paragraph 21
21. Supports the establishment of the ‘European Social Entrepreneurships Funds’ (EuSEF), as it will help social enterprises to secure financing and give investors the security to invest in social business; believes, however, that businesses must meet certain standards in order to be eligible for funding under the EuSEF;
Amendment 245 #
2012/2004(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26
Paragraph 26
Amendment 268 #
2012/2004(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 30
Paragraph 30
30. Points out that social business requires a maximumgreat deal of support and acceptance, and calls for a broad information campaign to be launched by means of introducing a multilingual online-platform that provides quick and easy information for citizens seeking for social products and services, and which gives a good overview of the activities and added value of this sector;
Amendment 278 #
2012/2004(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 31
Paragraph 31
31. Calls for the principles of social business, entrepreneurship and social responsibility to be included in school curriculathe curricula of schools providing general, vocational or technical secondary education;
Amendment 52 #
2012/2003(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Stresses that one of the most important features of social investments is their ability to reconcile social and economic goals and, therefore, that they should not only be treated as spending but also as investments that will give real returns in the future, provided resources are correctly deployed;
Amendment 56 #
2012/2003(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Notes therefore that targeted social investments should be an important part of the European economic and employment policies, and of the EU’s responses to the crisis, and that this requires a better implementation of the employment, social and education goals of Europe 2020;
Amendment 89 #
2012/2003(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 – point e
Paragraph 5 – point e
e) reform pension systems and create conditions for working longer,
Amendment 143 #
2012/2003(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Notes that in order to secure proper implementation of employment and social targets, the recently developed system for macroeconomic and budgetary surveillance in the EU mustcould be supplemented by an improved monitoring of employment and social policies; calls, therefore, on the Commission to consider developing a scoreboard of common social investment indicators for monitoring the progress in EU countries in this regard;
Amendment 64 #
2012/0366(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 15
Recital 15
(15) The likelihood of diverging regulation is further increased by concerns over tobacco products, including smokeless tobacco products, having a characterising flavour other than tobacco, which may facilitate uptake of tobacco consumption or affect consumption patterns. For example, in many countries, sales of mentholated products gradually increased even as smoking prevalence overall declined. A number of studies indicated that mentholated tobacco products can facilitate inhalation as well as smoking uptake among young people. Measures introducing unjustified differences of treatment between flavoured cigarettes (e.g. menthol and clove cigarettes) should be avoided.
Amendment 70 #
2012/0366(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 17
Recital 17
(17) Certain additives are used to createmay give consumers the impression that tobacco products have health benefits, present reduced health hazards or increase mental alertness and physical performance. These additives should be prohibited in order to ensure uniform rules and a high level of health protectionIn order to guarantee a high level of health protection, Member States must ensure that consumers – particularly young people – receive information about this.
Amendment 79 #
2012/0366(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 22
Recital 22
(22) The labelling provisions also need to be adapted to new scientific evidence. For example the indication of the yields for tar, nicotine and carbon monoxide on cigarette packets have proven to be misleading as it makes consumers believe that certain cigarettes are less harmful than others. Evidence also suggests that large combined health warnings are more effective than text-only warnings. In this light combined health warnings should become mandatory throughout the Union and cover significant and visible parts of the packet surface. A minimum size should be set for all health warnings to ensure their visibility and effectiveness and a maximum size in order to avoid interfering disproportionately with intellectual property (Article 17(2) of the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the EU) and entrepreneurial freedom (Article 16).
Amendment 85 #
2012/0366(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 23
Recital 23
(23) In order to ensure the integrity and the visibility of health warnings and maximise their efficacy, provisions should be made regarding the dimension of the warnings as well as regarding certain aspects of the appearance of the tobacco package, including the opening mechanism. The package and the products may mislead consumers, in particular young people, suggesting that products are less harmful. For instance, this is the case with certain texts or features, such as ‘low-tar’, ‘light’, ‘ultra-light’, ‘mild’, '‘natural'’, '‘organic'’, ‘without additives’, ‘without flavours’, '‘slim'’, names, pictures, and figurative or other signs. Likewise, the size and appearance of individual cigarettes can mislead consumers by creating the impression that they are less harmful. A recent study has also shown that smokers of slim cigarettes were more likely to believe that their own brand might be less harmful. This should be addressed.
Amendment 105 #
2012/0366(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 38
Recital 38
(38) In order to make this Directive fully operational and to keep up with technical, scientific and international developments in tobacco manufacture, consumption and regulation, the power to adopt acts in accordance with Article 290 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union should be delegated to the Commission, in particular in respect of adopting and adapting maximum yields for emissions and their measurement methods, setting maximum levels for ingredients that increase toxicity, addictiveness or attractiveness, the use of health warnings, unique identifiers and security features in the labelling and packaging, defining key elements for contracts on data storage with independent third parties, and reviewing certain exemptions granted to tobacco products other than cigarettes, roll- your-own tobacco and smokeless tobacco products and reviewing the nicotine levels for nicotine containing products. It is of particular importance that the Commission carries 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 Council.
Amendment 108 #
2012/0366(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 40
Recital 40
(40) A Member State that deems it necessary to maintain more stringent national provisions for aspects falling inside the scope of this Directive should be allowed to do so, for all products alike, on grounds of overriding needs relating to the protection of public health. A Member State should also be allowed to introduce more stringent provisions, applying to all products alike, on grounds relating to the specific situation of this Member State and provided the provisions are justified by the need to protect public health. More stringent national provisions should be necessary and proportionate, not constitute a means of arbitrary discrimination or a disguised restriction on trade between Member States. Stricter national provisions require prior notification to, and approval from, the Commission taking into account the high level of health protection achieved through this Directives may not, however, adopt any derogations regarding the appearance and sale of tobacco products. This applies in particular to labelling and packaging regulations.
Amendment 111 #
2012/0366(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 41
Recital 41
(41) Member States should remain free to maintain or introduce national legisbe able to adopt stricter regulations applyconcerning to allbacco products alike for aspects falling outside the scope of this Directive, provided they are compatible with thwhich they consider necessary to protect public health, provided that these Treaty and do not jeopardise the full application of this Directive. Accordingly, Member States could, for instance, maintain or introduce provisions providing standardisation of packaging of tobacco products provided that those provisions are compatiblegulations do not fall within the scope of the provisions of this Directive. Provided that tobacco products or related products comply with the Treaty, with WTO obligations and do not affect the full application of this Directive. A prior notification is required for technical regulations pursuant to Directive 98/34/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 22 June 1998 laying down a procedure for the provision of information in the field of technical standards and regulations and on rules on Information Society servicequirements of this Directive, Member States may neither prohibit nor restrict the import, sale or consumption of such products.
Amendment 124 #
2012/0366(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 4
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 4
(4) 'characterising flavour' means a distinguishable aroma or taste other than tobacco, resulting from an additive or combination of additives, including but not limited to fruit, spice, herb, alcohol, candy, menthol or vanilla observable before or upon intended use of the tobacco product;
Amendment 153 #
2012/0366(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 2
Article 3 – paragraph 2
Amendment 157 #
2012/0366(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 3
Article 3 – paragraph 3
Amendment 204 #
2012/0366(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 6 – paragraph 10
Article 6 – paragraph 10
10. Tobacco products other than cigarettes, roll-your-own tobacco and smokeless tobacco products shall be exempted from the prohibitions laid down in paragraphs 1 and 5. The Commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 22 to withdraw this exemption if there is a substantial change of circumstances as established in a Commission report.
Amendment 218 #
2012/0366(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 8 – paragraph 3
Article 8 – paragraph 3
3. For cigarette packets the general warning and the information message shall be printed on the lateral sides of the unit packets. These warnings shall have a width of not less than 20 mm and a height of not less than 43 mm. For roll-your-own tobacco the information message shall be printed on the surface that becomes visible when opening the unit packet. Both the general warning and the information message shallmay cover up to 50% of the surface on which they are printed.
Amendment 224 #
2012/0366(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 8 – paragraph 4 – point b
Article 8 – paragraph 4 – point b
Amendment 240 #
2012/0366(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – point c
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – point c
(c) cover 750 % of the external area of both the front and back surface of the unit packet and any outside packaging;
Amendment 248 #
2012/0366(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – point f
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – point f
Amendment 259 #
2012/0366(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – point g – point i
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – point g – point i
(i) height: not lessmore than 643 mm;
Amendment 264 #
2012/0366(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 9 – paragraph 3 – point c
Article 9 – paragraph 3 – point c
Amendment 278 #
2012/0366(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 10 – paragraph 2
Article 10 – paragraph 2
2. The general warning referred to in paragraph 1 shall cover 30 not more than 17% of the external area of the corresponding surface of the unit packet and any outside packaging. That proportion shall be increased to 32 19% for Member States with two official languages and 35 21% for Member States with three official languages.
Amendment 281 #
2012/0366(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 10 – paragraph 3
Article 10 – paragraph 3
3. The text warning referred to in paragraph 1 shall cover 40 not more than 22% of the external area of the corresponding surface of the unit packet and any outside packaging. That proportion shall be increased to 45 25% for Member States with two official languages and 50 29% for Member States with three official languages.
Amendment 286 #
2012/0366(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 10 – paragraph 4 – point c
Article 10 – paragraph 4 – point c
(c) surrounded by a black border not less than 32 mm and not more than 43 mm in width inside the surface reserved for the text of the warning.
Amendment 298 #
2012/0366(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 12 – paragraph 2
Article 12 – paragraph 2
Amendment 329 #
2012/0366(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 13 – paragraph 3
Article 13 – paragraph 3
Amendment 464 #
2012/0366(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 22 – paragraph 3
Article 22 – paragraph 3
3. The delegation of powers referred to in Articles 3(2), 3(3), 4(3), 4(4), 6(3), 6(9), 6(10), 8(4), 9(3), 10(5), 11(3), 13(3), 13(4), 14(9), 18(2) and 18(5) may be revoked at any time by the European Parliament or by the Council. A decision to revoke 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 192 #
2012/0146(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 1
Article 16 – paragraph 1
(1) Qualified trust service providers shall be audited by a recognised independent body once a year to confirm that they and the qualified trust services provided by them fulfil the requirements set out in this Regulation, and shall submit the resulting security audit report to the supervisory body. In order to provide a continual guarantee of the independence of the audit, a qualified trust service provider may not be audited by the same body for more than two successive years.
Amendment 198 #
2012/0146(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 4
Article 16 – paragraph 4
4. With reference to paragraph 3, if the qualified trust service provider does not remedy any such failure within a time limit set by the supervisory body, it shall lose its qualified status and be informed by the supervisory body that its status will be changed accordingly in the trusted lists referred to in Article 18which may not exceed three months, the supervisory body is required to withdraw the trust service provider’s qualified status, to record this withdrawal without delay in the trusted lists in accordance with Article 18 and to inform the trust service provider of this change of status in the trusted lists.
Amendment 203 #
2012/0146(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 1
Article 17 – paragraph 1
1. Qualified trust service providers shall notify the supervisory body of their intention to start providing a qualified trust service and shall submit to the supervisory body a security audit report carried out by a recognised independent body, as provided for in Article 16(1). Qualified trust service providers may start to provide the qualified trust service after they have submitted the notification and security audit report to the supervisory body and the supervisory body has certified compliance in accordance with paragraph 3.
Amendment 207 #
2012/0146(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1
Article 17 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1
The supervisory body shall verify the compliance of the qualified trust service provider and of the qualified trust services provided by it with the requirements of the Regulation. The trust service provider shall be informed of the outcome of the verification within one month from the submission of the notification and of the trust service provider’s audit report.
Amendment 215 #
2012/0146(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 1
Article 18 – paragraph 1
1. Each Member State shall establish, maintain and publish trusted lists with information related to the qualified trust service providers for which it is competent together with information related to the qualified trust services provided by them. A compulsory element of these trusted lists shall be a five-year retrospective chronological record of previous changes in a qualified trust service provider’s qualification status.
Amendment 307 #
2012/0146(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 41 – paragraph 4
Article 41 – paragraph 4
4. Qualified certificates issued under Directive 1999/93/EC shall be considered as qualified certificates for electronic signatures under this Regulation until they expire, but for no more than fivthree years from the entry into force of this Regulation.
Amendment 5 #
2011/2293(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Notes that volunteering involves citizens in local and cross-border development and therefore plays a role in fostering active citizenship, thereby strengthening cohesion and participative democracy and can often ensure the swift provision of aid when disasters occur;
Amendment 10 #
2011/2293(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Notes that volunteering can contributes to fighting poverty while helping to achieve economic and social cohesionthe consequences of poverty;
Amendment 35 #
2011/2293(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Calls on the Commission, in the context of Europe 2020, to develop and support initiatives, while chiefly focusing on the improvement and expansion of existing projects, to ensure that volunteering contributes to smart, sustainable and inclusive growth;
Amendment 50 #
2011/2293(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Proposes the setting up of a cross- border network of voluntary organisations in the various Member Statat the coordination of voluntary organisations in the Member States should be improved and that new contact points should only be opened in those Member States that do not already have such structures;
Amendment 3 #
2011/2201(DEC)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Welcomes the Commission's initiative to organise workshops in the Member States to address the problems that national administrations encounter in the implementation and enforcement of internal market legislation; beliobserves, howevesr, that it will have a positive effect on the implementation recorworkshops produce effective results if the knowledge imparted and the understanding of the subject-matter which has been gained are regularly tested and assessed;
Amendment 11 #
2011/2201(DEC)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Welcomes the continued financial support for the ECC Network, as well as the study commissioned to assess its efficiency; calls on the Commission to draw on the conclusions of that study and to take action in order both to improve the quality of the services offered and to raise awareness about the ECC-Net among consumers;
Amendment 12 #
2011/2201(DEC)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Observes that citizens remain far too unaware of SOLVIT, 'Your Europe' and the ECC Network, which therefore detracts from the efficiency of information on the internal market and the opportunities it affords; calls on the Commission, accordingly, both to take general information measures, for example through schooling, and specifically to engage in public information work concerning goods or services, e.g. for cars in automobile associations and driving schools in the Member States;
Amendment 5 #
2011/2157(INI)
Draft opinion
Citation 2
Citation 2
– whereas the efforts to initiate democratic changes in North Africa were brought about by people living in societies with unequal wealth distribution and high unemployment,
Amendment 31 #
2011/2157(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Stresses the importance of job creation through sustainable structural reforms undertaken within a secure and fair legal framework, but recalls the need to cope effectively with illegal migration of the jobless;
Amendment 42 #
2011/2157(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Stresses the usefulness of circular mobility for both the third countries and the EU, and asks for measures to avoid a potential brain drain abroad and to international aid organisations, which pay salaries far in excess of the wages available to skilled workers in the countries concerned;
Amendment 45 #
2011/2157(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Believes that momentum is critical for developing a social culture, and iInsists on the empowerment of people and communities and on strengthening social dialogue;
Amendment 49 #
2011/2157(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Urges the Commission to promote fullythe establishment of independent social partners through financial support, and training, as well as the creation of networks and capacity-building measures;
Amendment 63 #
2011/2157(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Requires the Commission to effectively evaluate on an annual basis and monitor the results of its actions and financing.
Amendment 29 #
2011/2155(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Calls for the Council to commit to reducing the transposition deficit further and to set tougher – but, at the same time, more realistic – transposition and implementation goals for all Member States to fulfil;
Amendment 34 #
2011/2155(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Calls on the Commission to carry out a qualitative assessment of the type of outstanding infringements in the Internal Market Scoreboard that distinguishes between infringements which may be easily resolved and those which result in outright disagreement between the Commission and the Member States; calls on the Commission, in particularly contentious cases, to examine the objections and difficulties arising in Member States regarding transposition and modify the directive where appropriate;
Amendment 41 #
2011/2155(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Calls on the Commission to explore new ways of ensuring timely and full application of Court judgements and procedures by Member States; at the same time, the Commission must leave open the possibility of appeal by the Member States, should one or more of them consider a judgment of the Court of Justice to be ultra vires;
Amendment 47 #
2011/2155(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Calls on the Commission to complement the Internal Market Scoreboard by providing evaluations of findings further to petitions submitted to the European Parliament on single market problems; stresses that the petitions process should be better utilisedmore account should be taken of the petitions process to improve the EU’s legislative process and bring it closer to the citizens;
Amendment 52 #
2011/2155(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Calls on the Commission to find ways to increase coordination between SOLVIT, Your Europe Advice, the Enterprise Europe Network, European Consumer Centres and the European Employment Service, and avoid duplication of structures and hence of efforts and resources;
Amendment 4 #
2011/2116(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas cooperative enterprises and other legal forms of enterprises promote the interests of their members and users as well as solutions to societal challenges, and do notan enterprising cooperative should seek to maximise financial profit for shareholders and its market share and to involve all members of the cooperative therein in order to compete successfully on the free market;
Amendment 8 #
2011/2116(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas cooperatives geared towards the private economy are an important pillar of the European economy and a key, through their member-based support, a driver for social innovation, and whereas Europe has 160 000 cooperatives, owned by more than a quarter of all Europeans, which provide work for around 5.4 million employees;
Amendment 14 #
2011/2116(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C
Recital C
C. whereas cooperative enterprises also provide high-quality, inclusive and crisis- resilient employment, often with high ratios of female and migrant employment; whereas, thanks to their cooperative business model, depending on applicants' suitability, but could increase their attractiveness to suitable candidates for posts in management and on boards of directors by providing adequate remuneration; whereas, thanks to their cooperative business model which combines the advantages of flexible small businesses and of a network, they increased turnover and growth during the crisis, with fewer bankruptcies and redundancies;
Amendment 26 #
2011/2116(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Recalls that cooperatives and other social economy enterprises are part of the European social model and there part of the European market economy and the European single market and therefore deserve strong recognition and support, as provided for in the constitutions of some Member States and various EU key documents;
Amendment 43 #
2011/2116(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. WelcomNotes the fact that employee participation provisions are considered a core element in the SCE; points out, however, that they might not meet the requirements linked to the special nature of cooperatives, as the relationship with members could be adversely affected;
Amendment 62 #
2011/2116(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Draws attention to the diversity of traditions and laws on cooperatives across the EU; stresses that the Statute should provide for an autonomous legal framework for SCEs alongside existing national law on cooperatives and that direct harmonisation is thus not taking place;
Amendment 63 #
2011/2116(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Insists on the full involvement of all stakeholders in the revision process;
Amendment 68 #
2011/2116(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Deplores the fact that, of this list of commitments, only three have been put into practice, with no significant results; stresses that such shortcominghielding cooperative systems limits the development potential of cooperatives in terms of competitiveness;
Amendment 73 #
2011/2116(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Points out that a lack ofinefficiently used resources leads to a lack of results; stresses the need for urgent improvements within the Commission in terms of organisation and the more efficient use of resources devoted to the social economy, given the current dispersion of competences and scarcity of staff;
Amendment 76 #
2011/2116(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Stresses that EU policies in all areas need to recognise the specificities and added value of social economy enterprises, including cooperative enterpriseswhich remain to be substantiated and narrowed down, including cooperative enterprises – many of which, however, are for example trade groups which centralise common purchases and whose primary purpose is thus the economic benefit of members –, specifically by adapting appropriate legislation on public procurement, State aid and financial regulation, without discriminating against other legal forms of enterprises;
Amendment 18 #
2011/2072(INI)
Paragraph 5
5. Calls on the Commission to consider the possibility of laying down training requirements in the Member States of the EU for workers involved in high- risk tasks;
Amendment 33 #
2011/2068(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Emphasizses that resource efficiency should be addressed at regional and local level, – should also takinge into account the particularities and different development levels of European regions –, and that regional and local authorities and partners, as well as citizens and entrepreneurs, should be directly involved in the planning and implementation of relevant measures; this would lead to a greater feeling of responsibility for the goals of resource efficiency at all levels;
Amendment 42 #
2011/2068(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Stresses, furthermore, the importance of creating throughout the EU specific and appropriate incentives for private individuals, such as house owners and/or landowners, to be as resource-efficient as possible in managing their property;
Amendment 48 #
2011/2068(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Notes that every year in the EU EUR 5.25 million worth of raw materials is disposed of, unused, as waste; stresses therefore the crucial role of waste management in resource efficiency; accordingly, calls for more use to be made of waste as a source of raw materials;
Amendment 36 #
2011/2052(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas poverty and social exclusion increased between 2000 and 2008 despite the undertakings given by the Union; whereas it is impossible to reduce poverty and social exclusion, or to boost inclusive growth, without combating inequality and discriminationif countries’ economies do not develop and there is no solidarity with the weakest members of society so that national wealth is not shared fairly,
Amendment BB #
2011/2052(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas poverty and social exclusion increased and involved new social categories between 2000 and 2008 despite the undertakings given by the Union such as the target, set at the Lisbon summit of 23/24 March 2000, of eradicating poverty in the EU by 2010 or the progress which the Nice European Council of 7 to 9 December 2000 agreed should be made; whereas it is impossible to reduce poverty and social exclusion, or to boost inclusive growth, without combating inequality and discrimination, or if countries’ economies do not develop and there is no solidarity with the weakest members of society so that national wealth is not shared fairly,
Amendment C #
2011/2052(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Calls for regular, critical monitoring ofthe establishment of a regular, critical evaluation mechanism, involving the European Parliament, the Committee of the Regions and the European Economic and Social Committee, based on precise indicators at national and European level, by which the multiple dimensions of poverty can be evaluated and the Member States’ progress, by gender and age, towards achieving the poverty reduction target, and towards breaking this target down into sub-targets, can be measured, in view of the fact that the lack of a precise definition of poverty leaves too much leeway for the Member States, to break this target down into sub-targets; hus risking aberrant interpretations; calls on the Commission to improve national and European indicators relating to the comparability of national statistics on the poverty of vulnerable people and to promote, with Eurostat, the production of more precise statistics within a comprehensive scoreboard on poverty and social exclusion by means of which it will be possible to track the number of people below the 50% and 40% levels of median income and on this basis to conduct an annual evaluation of the situations of poverty in the EU, the statistical approach of which should be supplemented by a qualitative and participatory approach; calls on the Commission to ensure the policies implemented are beneficial to all and not just to those close to the poverty threshold;
Amendment Q #
2011/2052(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Calls on the Member States to submit national reform programmes consistent with the aim of the Platform, and calls on the Commission to refrain from restricting the Member States’ capacity for investment and social spending in the context of economic governance, bearing in mind that poverty reduction requires smart, sustainable and inclusive growth as indicated in the Europe 2020 strategy; with the Union's objectives of social and sustainable development, and, supporting the Commission’s recognition that poverty ‘is unacceptable in 21st Century Europe’, calls on them to refrain from calling into question wage indexation systems and collective labour agreements or restricting, in an unreasonable and unjustified way, their capacity for investment and social spending in the context of economic governance, whilst ensuring the sustainability of public finances and the creation of well-paid work, bearing in mind that poverty reduction is an essential corollary of smart, sustainable and inclusive growth as indicated in the Europe 2020 strategy; calls for clarification of the status of national action plans for social inclusion and, in particular, the question of their integration into national reform programmes under the EU 2020 strategy; calls on the Commission to develop country-specific Recommendations to meet the poverty reduction target, especially in case of failure, bearing in mind that poverty reduction requires us to step up our efforts and mobilise all parties and all our resources to significantly reduce poverty and extreme poverty in the medium term and to greatly reduce or eradicate poverty by 2020 at the latest; proposes that the Commission draw up guidelines for the Member States at European level to ensure that local authorities and other stakeholders participate effectively in the drafting of national reform programmes; notes that ‘territorial pacts’ potentially offer the most comprehensive and consistent means of involving local authorities in this process, as proposed in the Fifth Cohesion Report; considers that there would be no hope of achieving the Europe 2020 strategy aim of reducing by 20 million the number of people at risk of poverty if austerity measures which are a step backwards in terms of employment and social protection were adopted by the Member States;
Amendment W #
2011/2052(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Wishes the Commission to initiate a framework directive on minimum incomelaunch, in full compliance with the principle of subsidiarity, a consultation on the possibility of a legislative initiative on a sensible minimum income that will allow economic development, designed to prevent poverty and serve as a basis for people to live in dignity, play their full part in society and make headway with finding employment or identifying training opportunities and playing an automatic stabilising role for the economy, with due regard for differing practices, collective labour agreements and legislation in the various Member States, the definition of a minimum income being the prerogative of the Member State; wishes the Commission to help Member States share best practice on minimum income levels and encourages Member States to develop minimum income schemes based on an average of 60% of the median income in each Member State;
Amendment Y #
2011/2052(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Maintains that elderly care facilitiesprogrammes, including home care, must be developed and reviewed in all the Member States so as to prevent elderly people falling into exclusion or poverty and that financial support should also be provided if possible for families caring for the elderly, in line with achieving the sustainable society and with particular regard to active ageing and improving support for solidarity between generations and encouraging accessibility and solidarity and improving the quality of long-term care; calls on the Commission to assess whether a directive on carer’s leave could help achieve this;
Amendment 124 #
2011/2052(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital N
Recital N
N. whereas migrantlarge families are being hit hard by the economic crisis,
Amendment 161 #
2011/2052(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Calls for regular, critical monitoringevaluation of the Member States’ progress towards achieving the poverty reduction target, and for the Member States to break this target down into sub-targets;
Amendment 288 #
2011/2052(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Calls on the Member States to submit national reform programmejects consistent with the aim of the Platform, and calls on the Commission to refrain from restricting the Member States’ capacity for investment and social spending in the context of economic governance, bearing in mind that poverty reduction requires smart, sustainable and inclusive growth as indicated in the Europe 2020 strategy;
Amendment 373 #
2011/2052(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Wishes the Commission to initiate a framework directive on a sensible minimum income, that will allow economic development, designed to prevent poverty and serve as a basis for people to live in dignity and make headway with finding employment or identifying training opportunities, with due regard for differing practices, collective labour agreements and legislation in the various Member States;
Amendment 384 #
2011/2052(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Maintains that elderly care facilities must be developed in all the Member States, and that financial support should also be provided if possible for families caring for the elderly, so as to prevent elderly people falling into exclusion or poverty;
Amendment 3 #
2011/2051(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Takes the view that Europe and its regions need a new, strong CAP that will boost development and improve competitiveness on the international market, will be more market-oriented and will take account of public goods including food security, biodiversity conservation, sound water and forest management and sustainable development based on education and knowledge, as well as driving cohesionthe promotion of forms of small-scale organic farming, animal welfare and sustainable water and forest management, as well as driving cohesion and helping to increase public recognition of the importance of agricultural occupations;
Amendment 58 #
2011/2051(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Calls for the CAP to support only agricultural production that is carried out without recourse to GMOs, because otherwise Member States that reject the use of GMOs would nonetheless be helping to finance it via the CAP; notes too that the possibility of dangers to human and animal health and the environment from the consumption of GMOs cannot be scientifically ruled out;
Amendment 26 #
2011/2046(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 – indent 7
Paragraph 6 – indent 7
– irrespective of individual employment contracts or rights derived from existing employment relationships, the legislation of the host Member State should apply, except where it specifically provides for a lower level of employee involvement and joint decision-making.
Amendment 41 #
2011/2035(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E
Recital E
E. whereas the incidence of errors and misuse of funds has been significantly lower in the most recent funding periods; whereas, regrettably, structural policy nonetheless remains an area with a continuing poor record in this respect, and some Member States still lack effective machinery for countering the misuse of funding and recovering money wrongly paid out, and whereas irregularities may not be reported, either through negligence or deliberately,
Amendment 176 #
2011/2035(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Rejects the use of quotas in particular for national allocations under ESF/ERDF programmes, for urban development, for the countryside or otherwise according to categorisation on the basis of population density or territorial function; also regards as questionable the requirement to specify already at operational programme level which urban and other areas are to be eligible for support, and calls for the Member States and regions to be allowedgiven more responsibility to organise competitive and performance-based selection procedures in this respect as well;
Amendment 197 #
2011/2035(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Emphasises that support from the cohesion and structural funds must be more strongly oriented towards the educational and socio-political challenges of the EU 2020 strategy; takes the view, however, that across-the-board ‘Europeanisation’ of the relevant policy areas would be a doomed endeavour purely on financial grounds, apart from failing on financial grounds, would be against the subsidiarity principle and would not have sufficient democratic legitimacy; calls, therefore, for the further development of approaches that could serve as models, while retaining existing national and regional competences;
Amendment 204 #
2011/2035(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Calls, in the light of the necessary shift towards renewable sources of energy and of the climate debate, for cohesion policy to make a greater contribution to the rapid development of renewables and to ending the use of nuclear power; in that connection, supports the plans for decentralised energy strategies involving effective energy storage technologies in the regions;
Amendment 280 #
2011/2035(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23
Paragraph 23
Amendment 420 #
2011/2035(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 39
Paragraph 39
39. Calls for the indicators to concentrate on areas of impact with European added value (increases in productivity, research, transport services, regional growth and relevant environmental improvements); calls for, in addition to an assessment of quantitative targets to be eschewed when measuring progress in areas where responsibility rests largely with national authorities (i.e. on educational standards, poverty thresholds and integration) and, for an assessment, inste also to be mad,e of projects’ potential as models and of the degree of innovation they display;
Amendment 503 #
2011/2035(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 51
Paragraph 51
51. Calls, in respect of Member States that are falling significantly short of the EU stability criteria requirements and also have a poor record on the use of monies from the structural funds, for a proposal for the automatic application of more stringent rules in order to monitor the use of such monies in accordance with the law and the relevant objectives; calls also for specific penalty mechanisms in the case of persistent irregularities and for consistent recovery of any undue payments of structural fund support;
Amendment 566 #
2011/2035(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 60
Paragraph 60
60. Draws attention – with up-to-date figures in support of its contention – to the extremely severe financial consequences for cohesion policy of the accession of new Member States;11 emphasises that, from a cohesion policy point of view, the Union’s capacity to absorb new members would, on the basis of these figures, be severely overstretched; calls for use of the IPA to be extended to special preliminary forms of EU neighbourhood status or membership and reiterates its call for graduated cohesion policy arrangements for large candidate countries such assubstantially restricted and redirected away from preparation for accession and towards preparation of a special form of EU neighbourhood status for Turkey;
Amendment 39 #
2011/2034(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Notes that the abandonment of nuclear power by the European Union in the medium term is both desirable and necessary; calls, therefore, for corresponding changes to be made to energy infrastructure policy as of now;
Amendment 11 #
2011/2024(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Encourages allcertain initiatives that aim to facilitate cross-border mobility as a means to the efficient functioning of labour markets and as a means to enhance economic growth and competitiveness within the EU; recognises the need for modernisata revision of Directive 2005/36/EC;
Amendment 21 #
2011/2024(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Is not convinced that the number of regulated professions shall be reduced and, but regards it as reasonable that the scope for automatic recognition of qualifications to new professions should be expanded with special attention being given to, in particular those in innovative sectors and digital industries, should be expanded;
Amendment 36 #
2011/2024(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Calls on the Commission for further improvement and proper use of the Internal Market Information System (IMI), in order to have a centralized andn interoperable e- system of regulated professions, easily accessible for professionals and public authorities, while safeguarding principles of data protection;
Amendment 46 #
2011/2024(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
Amendment 55 #
2011/2024(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Is convinced that an obligatory register is necessary in order to monitor persons whose professional licence has been revoked within any Member State; this register should be accessible to all the relevant public authorities concerned across all Member States;
Amendment 63 #
2011/2024(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Calls for a pragmatic approach to language tests, where registration is possible without proof of language but are permitted upon an offer of employment;
Amendment 3 #
2011/2023(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Invites the Commission, when setting up the European disaster response, to take into account the Solidarity Clause and its implementation arrangements, which are due to be adopted; nevertheless opposes the creation of a permanent EU Civil Protection Force; stresses, instead, the principle of helping others to help themselves, and the necessary exchange of best practice in areas such as developing volunteer fire brigade structures similar to those that have been operating successfully for hundreds of years in the German-speaking countries in particular;
Amendment 19 #
2011/2023(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Supports the Commission’s efforts to includeDeclares itself in favour of prevention aspects being itsncluded in disaster response sincefrom the very beginning; points out, therefore, that regional and local authorities play a key role in disaster prevention by implementing, through the Cohesion Policy, risk prevention strategies at territorial level; points to the need for timely cross-border cooperation in disaster prevention, particularly in connection with incidents in nuclear power stations or extensions to their life span, and the final storage of nuclear waste in border regions;
Amendment 28 #
2011/2023(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Points to the key role of the regional and local authorities, which are in the front line when disasters occur and whose involvement can raise the EU’s visibility among its citizens, whereby the EU should make a contribution towards increasing the social visibility in particular of voluntary and honorary activities in this area;
Amendment 16 #
2011/2006(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Notes with regret the increasing number of workers affected by insolvency proceedings which can be attributed to the financial and economic crisis, and notes that systemically-relevant cross-border financial institutions play a crucial role in this area;
Amendment 16 #
2011/0459(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 2
Recital 2
(2) In accordance with that Regulation, the European statistical programme should provide the framework for the development, production and dissemination of European statistics, the main fields and the objectives of the actions envisaged for a period not exceeding five years. It should lay down priorities concerning the needs for information for the purpose of carrying out the activities of the European Union. Those needs shouldmust be weighed against the resources needed at Union and national level to provide the required statistics, and also against the response burden and the respondents’ associated costs, paying particular attention to cost-effectiveness.
Amendment 22 #
2011/0459(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 5 – indent 4
Recital 5 – indent 4
Amendment 23 #
2011/0459(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 10
Recital 10
Amendment 24 #
2011/0459(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 14
Recital 14
(14) An ex-ante evaluation has been performed in accordance with the principle of sound financial management, in order to focus the programme established by this Regulation on the need for effectiveness in achieving the objectives and in order to incorporate budgetary constraints from the design phase of the programme onwards. The value and impact of the measures taken under the Programme should be regularly monitored and evaluated, including by independent external evaluators and the necessary conclusions must be drawn from their results . For the purpose of evaluating the programme, measurable objectives have been formulated and indicators developed.
Amendment 27 #
2011/0459(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1
Article 4 – paragraph 1
1. The general objective of the programme is forto secure and promote the status of the European Statistical System to be the leadingas a high- quality provider of high-quality statistics on Europe.
Amendment 33 #
2011/0459(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1
Article 5 – paragraph 1
The programme shall be implemented in accordance with the principles of the European Statistics Code of Practice with a view to producing and disseminating high- quality, harmonised European statistics and ensuring the proper functioning of the European Statistical System as a whole. Appropriate measures shall be taken to ensure good coordination and effective priority setting within the ESS in order to contribute to the reduction of administrative burden on statistical respondentburden on respondents so as to ensure the better use of the limited resources of the EU and the Member States. National authorities and the Union statistical authority shall ensure that European statistics comply with the European quality standards and serve the needs of European Union institutional users, governments, regional authorities, research institutions, civil society organisations, enterprises and the public. The selected priorities shall be set in agreement with the Member States. Furthermore the Commission, when introducing new measures, shall justify its action to the Council and the European Parliament and shall provide all relevant information in good time.
Amendment 310 #
2011/0435(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5
Directive 2005/36/EC
Article 4 d – paragraph 5
Article 4 d – paragraph 5
5. Where the host Member State fails to take a decision within the time limits set out in the paragraphs 2 and 3 or to request additional information within onthree months from the date of receipt of the European Professional Card by the home Member State, the European Professional Card shall be deemed to be validated by the host Member State and to constitute recognition of the professional qualification to the regulated profession concerned in the host Member State. However, the lawyer's Establishment Directive 98/5/EU and lawyers' Service Directive 77/249/EEC should take precedence over this provision.
Amendment 369 #
2011/0435(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 Directive 2005/36/ECArticle 4f – paragraph 4
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 Directive 2005/36/ECArticle 4f – paragraph 4
4. Applications for provision of temporary services in the host Member State concerning professional activities having public health and safety implications or regarding the sound administration of justice shall be examined in accordance with Title II.
Amendment 21 #
2011/0430(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 10
Recital 10
(10) The scope of application of the Directive is extended to libraries (including university libraries), museums and archives. The Directive does not apply to other cultural institutions, such as operas, ballets or theatres, including the archives that are part of these institutions. Publicly- funded research findings are also excluded from the scope of the Directive.
Amendment 32 #
2011/0430(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point 2
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point 2
Amendment 31 #
2011/0404(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 2
Recital 2
(2) As Council Regulation (EC) No 1085/2006 of 17 July 2006 establishing an Instrument for Pre-Accession Assistance (IPA) expires on 31 December 2013 and in order to make the external action of the Union more effective, a framework for planning and delivering external assistance should be maintained for the period 2014– 2020. However, account should be taken of the Union's current financial situation under the impact of the financial and euro crisis. The enlargement policy of the Union should continue to be supported by a specific and economically prudent financial instrument. The Instrument for Pre-accession Assistance (IPA) should therefore be renewed.
Amendment 34 #
2011/0404(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6
Recital 6
(6) The European Council has granted the status of candidate country to Iceland, Montenegro, the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia and Turkey. It has confirmed the European perspective for Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia as well as Kosovo, which are considered potential candidates.
Amendment 36 #
2011/0404(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 7
Recital 7
(7) Financial assistance under this Regulation should be granted to both candidate countries and potential candidates (the ‘beneficiary countries’) listed in the Annex to this Regulation, irrespective of their statulisted in the Annex to this Regulation. Financial assistance should be based on the principles of more for more and less for less.
Amendment 38 #
2011/0404(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 8
Recital 8
(8) Assistance under this Regulation should be provided in accordance with the enlargement policy framework defined by the Union for each beneficiary country reflected in the annual enlargement package of the Commission, which includes the Progress Reports and the Enlargement Strategy, in the Stabilisation and Association agreements and in the European or Accession Partnerships. Assistance should mainly focus on a limited number of policy areas that will help beneficiary countries strengthen democratic institutions and the rule of law, reform the judiciary and public administration, respect fundamental rights and promote gender equality and non- discriminationcombat illegal immigration into the EU. It should also enhance their economic and social development, underpinning a smart, sustainable and inclusive growth agenda in line with the Europe 2020 strategy and to align progressively with the Copenhagen criteria. The coherence between the financial assistance and the overall progress made in the implementation of the pre-accession strategy should be strengthened. Assistance must be restructured in the event of persistent problems with the implementation of the pre-accession strategy, above all in respect of the Union's fundamental principles.
Amendment 40 #
2011/0404(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 9
Recital 9
(9) Candidate countries and potential candidates need to be better prepared to withstand global challenges, such as sustainable development and climate change, and align with the Union’s efforts to address these issues. Union assistance under this Regulation should also contribute to the goal of raising the climate-related proportion of the Union budget to at least 20 %.
Amendment 43 #
2011/0404(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 10
Recital 10
(10) The Commission and the Member States should ensure the compliance, coherence, and complementarity of their assistanceall assistance from international organisations that the beneficiary country receives, in particular through regular consultations and frequent exchanges of information during the different phases of the assistance cycle.
Amendment 45 #
2011/0404(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 12
Recital 12
(12) The objectives of the assistance should be defined in indicative country and multi–country strategy papers established by the Commission for the duration of the Union’s Multi-annual Financial Framework in partnership with the beneficiary countries, based on their specific needs and enlargement agenda. The strategy papers should identify the policy areas for assistance and, without prejudice to the prerogatives of the budgetary authority, lay down the indicative allocations of funds per policy area, broken down per year, including an estimate of climate related expenditure. Sufficient flexibility should be built in to cater for emerging needs and to give incentives to improve performance. The strategy papers should ensure coherence and consistency with the efforts of beneficiary countries as reflected in their national budgets and should take into account the support provided by other donors. In order to take into account internal and external developments, the multiannual indicative strategy papers should be revised as appropriate.
Amendment 47 #
2011/0404(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13
Recital 13
(13) It is in the Union’s interest to assist beneficiary countries in their efforts to reform their systems in order to align themgradually to bring them closer to those of the Union. Since the objective of this Regulation cannot be sufficiently achieved by the Member States and can be better achieved at Union’s level, the Union may adopt measures in accordance with the principle of subsidiarity as set out in Article 5 of the Treaty on European Union. In accordance with the principle of proportionality as set out in that Article, this Regulation does not go beyond what is necessary in order to achieve this objective.
Amendment 48 #
2011/0404(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 14
Recital 14
Amendment 49 #
2011/0404(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 15
Recital 15
(15) While Regulation (EU) No …/…of the European Parliament and of the Council of …. (hereinafter ‘the Common Implementing Regulation’) establishes common rules and procedures for the implementation of the Union’s instruments for external action, delegated powers to adopt more detailed rules establishing uniform conditions for implementing this Regulation, in particular as regards management structures and procedures, should also be conferred on the Commission. Such rules should take into account the lessons learnt from the management and implementation of past pre-accession assistance and be adapted to the evolution of the situation in the beneficiary countries.
Amendment 50 #
2011/0404(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 17
Recital 17
(17) Assistance should continue to make use of the structures and instruments that have proved their worth in the pre- accession process. TIn the short term the transition from direct management of pre- accession funds by the Commission to decentralised management delegated to the beneficiary countries should be progressive and in line with each beneficiary country’snot take place, and should be degressive in the event of a deterioration in capacities.
Amendment 53 #
2011/0404(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1
Article 1 – paragraph 1
The Instrument for Pre–accession Assistance (‘IPA’) aims to support candidate countries and potential candidates (‘beneficiary countries’) listed in the Annex in implementing the political, institutional, legal, administrative, social and economic reforms required to bring the countries closer to Union values and to progressively align to Union rules, standards, policies and practices with a view to Union membership.
Amendment 57 #
2011/0404(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point a – point ii
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point a – point ii
(ii) promotion and protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms, enhanced respect for minority rights, promotion of gender equality, non-discrimination and freedom of the press, and promotion of good neighbourly relations;
Amendment 62 #
2011/0404(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point b – point iv
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point b – point iv
(iv) social and economic inclusion, in particular of minorities and vulnerable groups;
Amendment 72 #
2011/0404(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – indent 4 a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – indent 4 a (new)
- Cooperation with the EU, and with Frontex in particular, in combating illegal immigration into the EU;
Amendment 74 #
2011/0404(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 1
Article 7 – paragraph 1
Union assistance under this Regulation shall be implemented through programmes and measures as referred to in Articles 2 and 3 of the Common Implementing Regulation and in accordance with specific rules establishing uniform conditions for implementing the present Regulation, in particular as regards management structures and procedures, which the Commission shall adopt in accordance with Articles 10 and 11 of the present Regulation. Implementation shall, as a rule, take the form of annual or multiannual, country specific or multi- country programmes established in accordance with the strategy papers referred to in Article 6 and drawn up by the beneficiary countries and/or the Commission, as appropriate.
Amendment 75 #
2011/0404(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 1
Article 9 – paragraph 1
Amendment 76 #
2011/0404(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10
Article 10
Amendment 77 #
2011/0404(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11
Article 11
Amendment 79 #
2011/0404(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 1
Article 14 – paragraph 1
(1) The financial reference amount for the implementation of this Regulation for the period from 2014 to 2020 shall be EUR 14 110 000 1000 000 (current prices). Up to 3% of the financial reference amount shall be allocated to cross-border cooperation programmes between beneficiary countries and EU Member States.
Amendment 81 #
2011/0404(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1
Article 14 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1
As referred to in Article 13, paragraph 2 of the "Erasmus for All" Regulation, in order to promote the international dimension of higher education, an indicative amount of EUR 1 812 1000 000 000 from the different external instruments (Development Cooperation Instrument, European Neighbourhood Instrument, Instrument for Pre-accession Assistance, Partnership Instrument and the European Development Fund), will be allocated to actions of learning mobility to or from non EU countries and to cooperation and policy dialogue with authorities/institutions/organisations from these countries. The provisions of the "Erasmus for All" Regulation will apply to the use of those funds.
Amendment 82 #
Amendment 83 #
Amendment 84 #
Amendment 85 #
Amendment 75 #
2011/0340(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 2
Recital 2
(2) The Union should contribute to putting consumers at the centre of the internal market by supporting and complementing Member States' policies in seeking to ensure that citizens can fully reap the benefits of the internal market and that, in so doingthat connection, their safety and economic interests are properly protected by means of concrete actions.
Amendment 78 #
2011/0340(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 3
Recital 3
(3) This Regulation takes into account the economic, social and technical environment and the concomitant emerging challenges. In particular, actions funded under this programme will seek to address issues linked to globalisation, digitalisation, the need to move towards more sustainable patterns of consumption, population ageing, social exclusion and the issue of particularly vulnerable consumers. Integrating consumer interests into all Union policies, in accordance with Article 12 TFEU, should be given high priority. Coordination with other Union policies and programmes is a key part ofIn order to ensuringe that consumer interests are taken fully into account in, coordination with other Union policies and programmes is essential. In order to promote synergies and avoid duplication, other Union funds and programmes should provide for financial support for the integration of consumer interests in their respective fields.
Amendment 83 #
2011/0340(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 5
Recital 5
(5) It is important to improve consumer protection. To achieve this general objective, specific objectives should be set as regards safety, consumer information and education, rights and redress as well as enforcement in respect of consumer rightindications of origin, misleading advertising, warranties, guarantees and other consumer rights and their enforcement, online purchases and hotlines. The value and impact of the measures taken under the Programme should regularly be monitored and evaluated. For the purposes of evaluating consumer policy indicators should be developed. and spot checks carried out on various undertakings. The results should be published on the internet, so that consumers can ascertain which undertakings in which sectors are particularly consumer friendly or unfriendly.
Amendment 85 #
2011/0340(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6
Recital 6
(6) It is necessary to provide forspecify in advance the eligible actions by which those objectives are to be achieved.
Amendment 86 #
2011/0340(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 7
Recital 7
(7) It is necessary to define the categories of potential beneficiaries eligible for granteligible bodies.
Amendment 89 #
2011/0340(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) Objective 2 -– information and education, education, indications of origin and the prevention of misleading advertising: to improve consumers' education, information and awareness of their rights, to develop the evidence base for consumer policy and to provide support to consumer organisations, checks on the accuracy of indications of origin, in particular in the food sector, in which connection the place of origin of the raw material, and not the place of processing, should be the decisive factor.
Amendment 92 #
2011/0340(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point d – introductory part
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point d – introductory part
(d) Objective 4 - enforcement: to support enforcement of consumer rights by strengthening cooperation between national enforcement bodies and by supporting consumers with advice, in particular the more effective enforcement of warranty claims, above all in cases where complaints are made by ringing hotlines or in the context of online trading.
Amendment 12 #
2011/0300(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6
Recital 6
(6) Accelerating the refurbishment of existing and deployment of new energy infrastructure is vital to achieve the Union's energy and climate policy objectives, consisting in completing the internal market in energy, guaranteeing security of supply, notably for gas and oil, reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 20%19, while at the same time ensuring site protection, the competitiveness of European undertakings and ongoing employment protection, increasing the share of renewable energy in the final energy consumption to 20% and achieving a 20% increase in energy efficiency by 2020. At the same time, the Union has to prepare its infrastructure for further decarbonisation of its energy system in the longer term towards 2050. ____________________ 19 30% if the conditions are right
Amendment 15 #
2011/0300(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 10
Recital 10
(10) The communication from the Commission "The EU Energy Policy: Engaging with Partners beyond Our Borders" underlined the need for the Union to include the promotion of energy infrastructure development in its external relations with a view to supporting the socio-economic development beyond the Union borders. TFirst and foremost, however, the Union should facilitatepromote energy infrastructure projects linking the Union's energy networks with third country networks, in particular in neighbouringin third countries in the countries and in countries, with which the Union has establishedext of its foreign policy, thereby helping to ensure its specific energy cooperationurity of supply.
Amendment 16 #
2011/0300(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 24
Recital 24
(24) Given the urgency to develop energy infrastructures, the simplification of permit granting procedures must be accompanied by a clear deadline for the decision to be taken by the respective competent authorities regarding the construction of the project. This time limit should stimulfacilitate a more efficient definition and handling of procedures, and should under no circumstancesneither compromise on the high standards for the protection of the environment and public participation nor promote nuclear energy through the more rapid transmission of nuclear power.
Amendment 373 #
2011/0284(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 (new)
In the case of agreements going beyond the Common European Sales Law, which are not covered by its scope, the relevant clauses shall be deemed not to be a valid option.
Amendment 386 #
2011/0284(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) contracts where the habitual residence of the traders or, in the case of a contract between a trader and a consumer, the habitual residence of the trader, the address indicated by the consumer, the delivery address for goods and the billing address, areis located in that Member State;, and/or
Amendment 442 #
2011/0284(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – Article 82 – introductory part
Annex 1 – Article 82 – introductory part
Where a trader supplies contract terms which have not been individually negotiated with the consumer within the meaning of Article 7, it has a duty to ensure that they are drafted and communicated in plain, intelligible language and that the context of each contract term is easily and logically recognisable.
Amendment 443 #
2011/0284(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – Article 84 – title
Annex 1 – Article 84 – title
Contract terms which are always unfairgrossly disadvantageous
Amendment 444 #
2011/0284(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – Article 84 – introductory part
Annex 1 – Article 84 – introductory part
A contract term is always unfairgrossly disadvantageous for the purposes of this Section if its object or effect is to:
Amendment 445 #
2011/0284(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – Article 84 – point k a (new)
Annex 1 – Article 84 – point k a (new)
(ka) extend fixed-duration contracts automatically, unless the trader has drawn the consumer's attention to this and made it possible for the consumer to react within a reasonable period and prevent the extension;
Amendment 446 #
2011/0284(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – Article 84 – point k b (new)
Annex 1 – Article 84 – point k b (new)
(kb) subsequently adjust the agreed contract price, unless the parameters governing changes to the price are precisely specified in the contract, are objectively justified and cannot be set arbitrarily by the trader.
Amendment 447 #
2011/0284(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – Article 85 – title
Annex 1 – Article 85 – title
Contract terms which are presumed to be unfairgrossly disadvantageous
Amendment 448 #
2011/0284(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – Article 85 – introductory part
Annex 1 – Article 85 – introductory part
A contract term is presumed to be unfairgrossly disadvantageous for the purposes of this Section if its object or effect is to:
Amendment 501 #
2011/0284(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – Article 167– paragraph 2
Annex 1 – Article 167– paragraph 2
2. Interest does not start to run until 320 days after the creditor has given notice to the debtor specifying the obligation to pay interest and its rate. Notice may be given before the date when payment is due.
Amendment 13 #
2011/0261(CNS)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 1
Recital 1
(1) The recent financial crisis has led to debates at all levels about a possible additional tax on the financial sector and in particular a financial transactions tax (FTT). This debate stems from the desire to ensure that the financial sector, where the crisis largely originated, contributes to covering the costs of the crisis and that it is taxed in a fair way vis-à-vis other sectors for the future; to dis-incentivise excessively risky activities by financial institutions; to complement regulatory measures aimed at avoiding future crises and to generate additional revenue for general budgets , particularly for specific policy purposesmeasures to mitigate the negative effects of the crisis on the real economy.
Amendment 22 #
2011/0261(CNS)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 3
Recital 3
(3) For the internal market to function properly, FTT should apply to trade in a wide range of financial instruments, including structured products, both in the organised markets and "over-the- counter", as well as to the conclusion and modification of all derivative contracts. For the same reason, it should apply to a broadly determined range of financial instituand given that a large proportion of the revenue from a FTT would come from the United Kingdom, such a tax should apply to all financial centres in the EU. Otherwise there is a risk that it might not achieve the hoped- for regulatory effect and that harmful distortions of competition could emerge within the Single Market. In view of the wide range of financial instruments, a differentiated approach should be taken. Particularly high-risk financial products such as derivatives should be treated differently (taxed at a higher rate) than pension funds and other forms of long- term asset protections.
Amendment 24 #
2011/0261(CNS)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 11
Recital 11
(11) In the interest of equal treatment, a single tax rate should apply within each category of transactions, namely trade in financial instruments other than derivatives, on the one hand, and the purchase/sale, transfer, conclusion and modification of derivatives agreemencurbing excessively risky financial activities and thus preventing future crises, a higher tax rate should apply to specially high-risk financial products than to less speculative products.
Amendment 29 #
2011/0217(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Recital 7
Recital 7
(7) In particular, fFree movement and workers' mobility help addressingave helped mitigate somewhat the consequences of demographic change on the labour market, while also increasing the employability of people and improving the competitiveness of European industriesbut cannot offer a permanent solution to the problem in this respect. At the same time, free movement either enables, as an essential condition, or stimulates the exercise by citizens of a broad range of rights available to them under Union law, such as their rights as consumers to access goods and services or their rights as passengers and tourists. Facilitating free movement has therefore the potential to enhance citizens' possibilities to fully benefit from the single market, whilst being a key driver for growth.
Amendment 38 #
2011/0217(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Recital 8
Recital 8
(8) The right to move and reside freely within the territory of the Member States is highly valued by Union citizens as a core individual right deriving from Union citizenship. As such, it demonstrates and promotes a better understanding of the valuepositive aspects of European integration, as well as citizens' participation in shaping the European Union. When extending aspects of their lives beyond national borders by travelling to other Member States or settling there, citizens become aware and take advantage of the broad array of rights granted to them under Union law in cross- border situations. Exercising the right to free movement and residence therefore contributes to making Union citizenship a tangible reality in the daily life of citizens.
Amendment 51 #
2011/0217(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Recital 11
Recital 11
(11) Given that the right to free movement significantly improves individuals' lives, it is vitalfor EU citizens can make mobility easier in all sorts of ways, it is of key importance that information about the existence of this right and the conditions for exercising it is available as broadly as possible. As all Union citizens are potential beneficiaries of this right, awareness raising efforts should be made across the Union.
Amendment 67 #
2011/0150(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 2
Recital 2
(2) European standardisation can also helps to boost the competitiveness of enterprises by facilitating in particular the free movement of goods and services, network interoperability, means of communication, technological development and innovation. Standards produce significant positive economic effects, for example by promotingmote economic interpenetration on the internal market and can encouraginge the development of new and improved products or markets and improved supply conditions. Standards thus normally increase competition and lower output and sales costs, benefiting economies as a whole. Standards may help to maintain and enhance quality, provide information and ensure and function as an indicator of interoperability and compatibility, thereby increasing value for consumers.
Amendment 68 #
2011/0150(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 3
Recital 3
(3) European standards should continue to be adopted by the European sStandardisation bodieOrganisations, namely the European Committee for Standardisation (CEN), the European Committee for Electrotechnical Standardisation (CENELEC) and the European Telecommunications Standards Institute (ETSI), while ensuring that stakeholder groups, including representatives of SMEs and consumer protection bodies, are involved in the process upstream and that their views are heard.
Amendment 73 #
2011/0150(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6 a (new)
Recital 6 a (new)
(6a) When developing harmonised standards, the Commission should always observe the principle of proportionality; standards that seem pointless and incomprehensible to ordinary people should be avoided.
Amendment 52 #
2010/2305(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Calls on the Commission to review the level of co-financing, to reflect better the level of development; calls on the Member States to create mechanisms for helping the small beneficiaries preparing for applications and during the period of implementation, thereby ensuring a more efficient process;
Amendment 17 #
2010/2304(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Considers that full broadband coverage must be made a universal service, as it is essential to helping create equal living conditions in Europeopportunities as regards access to digital information;
Amendment 12 #
2010/2301(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Notes the competition between different social systems resulting from the opening up of the world market; notes with surprise and displeasure a rise in the level of informal work in urban areas as well as violations of the principles of decent work despite the existence of a legislative framework governing employment conditions; notes better access to the employment market and a fall in rural unemployment as a result of the opening up of the Chinese economy;
Amendment 23 #
2010/2301(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Stresses the impact which China, as the biggest exporting country, has on the world economy and the responsibility which this entails to comply with minimum social standards; welcomes the efforts made by Chinese central and local government in this area; emphasises the importance ofat a comprehensive law on social protection and health care and strict and efficient monitoring of compliance with legislation on employment conditions are indispensable; underlines the importance of compliance with International Labour Organisation rules and respect for the right to freely form trade unions;
Amendment 54 #
2010/2301(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Notes that European direct foreign investment in China idoes not having any measurablyalways have a negative impact on employment in Europe, but, on the contrary, is havingsometimes also has a positive effect on employment in the European branches of the companies concerned.
Amendment 30 #
2010/2277(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Underlines that regions situated on the internal borders of the single market are the first to experience the consequences of removing those borders; asks the Commission to take into account concerns regarding the ‘threshold effect’ between border regions that enjoy comparable degrees of development but receive significantly different levels of financial support under the Union's regional policy; calls for a debate on creating a fair intermediate category between the current ‘convergence’ and ‘regional competitiveness and employment’ objectives, in which connection it must be ensured that, in particular, regions whose GDP since the EU’s enlargement to the East has amounted to more than 75% of the EU’s mean GDP per capita should receive targeted support, while poorer areas within the richest regions of the EU, such as poorer districts within towns, likewise require special support;
Amendment 37 #
2010/2277(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Asks the Commission to clarify the ‘conditionality principle’ mentioned in the debate on the future of the Union's regional policy, which, if it is not adequately implemented, could lead to the imposition of damaging and uselesmay possibly have an adverse impact on those to whom it is wrongly addressed, such as enterprises sanctions on potential beneficiaries under regional policy, i.e. enterprises and EU citizensd EU citizens; stresses, however, that, in the extreme case, failure to implement necessary structural reforms and to comply with the Stability Pact could also lead to sanctions in the field of regional funding, as, without the requisite structures and budgetary discipline, this funding is liable to be dissipated ineffectively;
Amendment 54 #
2010/2277(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Welcomes the proposed creation of a European Foundation Statute; calls for the creation of a European Association Statute in order to facilitate cross-border citizens’ initiatives and to contribute to the development of EU citizenship beyo; calls in this context for it to be possible to design all these forms of citizens’ activity, within their legal framework, in a manner which is free in terms of substance and should be treated by the Commission with the appropriate seriousness, and fprontiersmoted by it, as participation by citizens in political life;
Amendment 5 #
2010/2276(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
Amendment 10 #
2010/2276(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Calls –, in the interest of ensuring that funds reach the Roma in need and make long-lasting advances in their lives -improving the situation of the Roma, for real commitment on the part of the Commission and the Member States to launching more target- oriented, complex and flexible programmes withdesigned to have a longer time coverage and more territorial relevance, addressing the problem of suburban and rural poverty, assuring sustainability, and with special emphasis on improving substandard housing and the desegregation of Roma neighbourhoods, where this is possible and is accepted by a majority of those affected; stresses, however, that this process also presupposes action on the part of the Roma community to ensure that the issue of Roma integration is addressed equally by both sides;
Amendment 17 #
2010/2276(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Calls for surveys on the socio-economic situation (mainly regarding education, health, housing and employment) of the Roma and their wishes for change, and invites international organisations to elaborate on these issues as part of their general surveys, to help set specific targets;
Amendment 34 #
2010/2276(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Calls on the Commission to establish a special body to monitor Member States’ performance in absorbing EU funds, and also calls urgently for the collection of data, taking into consideration the data protection directives, on the effectiveness of EU funds, in order to develop evidence- based policies; notes in this connection that very careful checks are carried out, specifically with funds intended for Roma, on how this money is allocated among the Roma population, so as to ensure that all those involved benefit from the funds and that they are fairly shared out;
Amendment 38 #
2010/2276(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Deems that there is also a need forit also makes sense to issue new regulations on the allocation of the Structural Funds towhich set conditionality concerning the elimination of segregationtaking account of the housing situation of the Roma and the assurance ofing equal access of the Roma to public services;
Amendment 42 #
2010/2276(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Calls on the Commission to gradually introduce compulsory institutional guarantees for the mainstreaming of non- discrimination and anti- segregation measures, and also to monitor such mainstreamingeasures;
Amendment 46 #
2010/2276(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Urges the Commission to provide appropriate instruments to guide Member States in securing complementarityoperation between the ESF, the ERDF, and the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development (EAFRD) to advance Roma inclusionin the interests of the Roma;
Amendment 49 #
2010/2276(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Calls on the Commission to change the regulatory framework of cross-financing, decrease bureaucratic burdens, simplify procedures for EU funds, and also require Member States to introduce simple and normative funding procedures and utilise Global Grants;
Amendment 55 #
2010/2276(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Calls for the setting up of EU Development bodies with local decision- making power in the Member States, with large Roma communities in order to secure development-oriented EU funding ihich can support of good local initiatives and thus help the Roma;
Amendment 63 #
2010/2276(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
Amendment 77 #
2010/2276(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Stresses that complex programmes adapted to the specific needs of Roma communities are crucial, and that in this context there is a need to provide the Roma Roma should be provided with access to personalised services on the site;
Amendment 88 #
2010/2276(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Considers that social inclusion of the Roma is not possible without creating and strengthening their interest representation and civil activities through NGOs at national and European level; further considers that, if this is to happen, both sides must send clear signals of a willingness in principle to participate, chiefly to prevent mutual rejection from being reinforced by outside pressure;
Amendment 92 #
2010/2276(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Deems it necessary to design, develop, implement and evaluate policies for possible Roma inclusion policies in cooperation with local authorities and with Roma and non-Roma population groups in order to improve acceptance of policies;.
Amendment 7 #
2010/2239(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas people are entering the labour force at a later age than before due to longer and higher education, on average people leave the labour market earlier than the legal pension age, and longevity is increasing,
Amendment 11 #
2010/2239(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas the number of people entering the labour market is declining (the EU population of a working age will start to shrink from 2012) and the number of pensioners is rising (according to reliable estimates in 2008 there will be four EU citizens of working age for every one aged 65 or over, by 2020 this figure will be five to one, and by 2060 two to one),
Amendment 86 #
2010/2239(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Stresses that pensions and pension systems areshould remain a primary responsibility of the Member States;
Amendment 108 #
2010/2239(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Regrets that the Green Paper does not devote any attention to the gender issue, in particularly bearing in mind that, because of disparities in careers, women have smaller pensions on aver as regards gender equality in respect of statutory retirement ages;
Amendment 156 #
2010/2239(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Considers that Member States are themselvesshould continue to be responsible for making adequate, sustainable pension provision for their citizens as part of their social and economic policies;
Amendment 232 #
2010/2239(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Considers that, in view of demographic trends and the need to ensure that pensions can be paid forlikely problems in paying for statutory pensions, it is necessary for more people to participate in the labour market and to do so for longer; calls on Member States in this context to take measures to increase the birth rate, which in nearly all European States is below the replacement rate of 2.1 births per woman; observes that life expectancy is growing and calls on Member States to consider linkingadjust the statutory retirement age toin accordance with the rise in life expectancy;
Amendment 255 #
2010/2239(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Notes that there are major disparities in the statutory retirement age and in the actual age at which older people cease to be employed, which must be eliminated; calls on Member States and the two sides of industry, therefore, to exchange information about good experiences and to conclude agreements leading to a prolongation of working life, for example by rewarding people who work for longer;
Amendment 277 #
2010/2239(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 a (new)
Paragraph 18 a (new)
18a. Observes that older workers often find it difficult to adjust to the changing conditions on the labour market, which is why they are to some extent less in demand; stresses, however, that, because of their many years of experience, they can be very useful to the economy, a fact which is far too often overlooked; considers, therefore, that the use of older workers in part-time retirement can be an excellent approach;
Amendment 294 #
2010/2239(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Considers that, if the 2020 Strategy is successful, this will mean that more people are in work and that economic growthwith appropriate wages and terms of employment and that not only economic growth but also the quality of life will benefit from this, thus enhancing the sustainability of pension systems;
Amendment 328 #
2010/2239(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22
Paragraph 22
22. Stresses the growing importance of labour-market mobility in the EU, as well as the need for such mobility, which sometimes also has a negative impact on employees;
Amendment 34 #
2010/2206(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Reiterates that the development of sustainable forms of tourism would provide local economies with a lasting source of income and a means of promoting stable employment, while at the same time making it possible to safeguard and enhance the landscape and the cultural, historical and social heritage of every region; stresses in particular, in the context of Alpine tourism, the importance of mountain and hill farmers, who make a key contribution to preserving the landscape and culture in Alpine regions despite the difficulties imposed by their geographical location and who therefore deserve special support for what they are doing, in the form of an integrated approach;
Amendment 2 #
2010/2171(DEC)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Regrets that, according to the Court of Auditors, EUR 700 000 of operating expenditure had to be cancelled, which is 18% of the appropriations, and that, according to the Court of Auditors, EUR 3 500 000 of operating expenditure had to be carried over to the next year; joins in the Court of Auditor's' request for improvements in the programming and monitoring of activities with a view to maximising the use ofusing the available appropriations as efficiently as possible and in order better to respect the principle of annuality;
Amendment 1 #
2010/2167(DEC)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Regrets that the Court of Auditors was compelled to comment on the budgetary and financial statement of Eurofound, especially to the effect that the initial provisional accounts presented by Eurofound contained serious shortcomings, pointing to significant weaknesses in Eurofound's financial organisation; welcomes Eurofound's confirmation that it will ensure, through additional training and resources, that its implementation of year- end procedures and its adherence to the deadlines for the presentation of its accounts is correct; is of the opinion that any recurrence of serious shortcomings as a result of weaknesses in the financial organisation of a European foundation must have consequences for the staff concerned;
Amendment 2 #
2010/2166(DEC)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Regrets that, according to the Court of Auditors, EUR 1 600 000 of operating expenditure had to be cancelled and joins in its request for improvements in the programming and monitoring of activities with a view to maxoptimising the use of the available appropriations and in order better to respect the principle of annuality;
Amendment 6 #
2010/2160(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. AffirmsPoints out that the goal of cohesion policies should be sustainable economic growth evenly spread both territorially and socially, job creation and the implementation of the European social model, which constitutes a factor of cohesion and competitiveness for the European economy;
Amendment 7 #
2010/2160(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Affirms that the goal of cohesion policies should be sustainable economic growth evenly spread both territorially and socially, job creation, improved quality of life and the implementation of the European social model, which constitutes a factor of cohesion and competitiveness for the European economy;
Amendment 25 #
2010/2160(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Considers that, in order to be used profitably, the ESF must focus on investing in skills, ongoing training and retraining, the proper functioning of the labour market and social conditions, with a view to promoting employability, productivity, growth, fair pay, quality of life and employment in Europe;
Amendment 38 #
2010/2160(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Acknowledges the uneven impact of the economic crisis on the EU’s territory, social groups and population; believes that the new strategy for the use of funds will be more effective if it involves regional and local levels of governance, which are capable of applying the strategic objectives to local conditions, inter alia through a structured dialogue with all stakeholders;
Amendment 40 #
2010/2156(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Favours initiatives on mobility, particularly for students and young creators whetherprovided they are qualified or not, as well as the development of residencies and workshops for artists, and calls onrecommends that the Member States to remove barriers to free movement, particularly with reference to exchanges between EU artists and between EU and non-EU countries; calls on the Commission to ensure that the right to free movement can be exercised;
Amendment 60 #
2010/2156(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Advocates the responsible mobilisation of EU funds and programmes for the development of the cultural and creative sector;
Amendment 5 #
2010/2139(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Calls for more effective implementation of programmes in the environmental sector, especially in cross-cutting areas which provide European added value, such as action to combat climate change, investment in cleaner and low-carbon technology, the promotion of energy efficiency and renewable energies with a view to achieving the renewable energy targets by 2020 and the promotion of green jobthe promotion of energy efficiency, the development of improved energy sources and preparation for environmental disasters;
Amendment 13 #
2010/2139(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Calls for the relevant funds to be used forto prepare for and prevent environmental disaster preventions and calls on the Member States to speed up investment in prevention and in the rehabilitation of industrial sites and contaminated land, given the low rate of implementation;
Amendment 20 #
2010/2139(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Points out that, when making comparative analyses, it should be taken into consideration that five Member States extracted their data at a more recent date and one at an earlier date; considers that it is more appropriate to compare the progress made by individual Member States with the EU average; stresses that there should be a strong requirement for all Member States to submit their data on the same date in future;
Amendment 24 #
2010/2139(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Calls on Member States to reduce excessive administrative costs and obstacles that hamper policy goals regarding access to employment, combating poverty, improved social integration and development of skills; recognises that ‘earmarking’ discipline has improved implementation of the programmes;
Amendment 35 #
2010/2139(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Calls on the Commission to boost the effectiveness of the ESF in guaranteeing opportunities for European citizens to make themselves more employable and adaptable and in generating the conditions for sustainable growth;
Amendment 94 #
2010/2139(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23
Paragraph 23
23. Encourages Member States to enhance capacity-building and, in particular, to ensure the cofinancing of projects by national contributions and with financial engineering support, in order to increase the absorption of the funds and to avoid further major delays in investing and bad investments;
Amendment 98 #
2010/2139(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24
Paragraph 24
24. Stresses that the Strategic Report 2013 shouldmust be result-oriented and focused more on qualitative analysis of outputs, outcomes, early impacts and the effectiveness of cohesion policy programmes rather than on excessive presentation of statistical data;
Amendment 27 #
2010/2138(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Welcomes the factNotes that almost everywhere, women are now obtaining a higher level of educational qualifications than men; regrets, however, that this has not led to a narrowing of the gender-related pay gap that is a factor in women being at higher risk of poverty;
Amendment 36 #
2010/2138(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Calls on the Member States to increase their efforts to interest boys and girls at school in the whole spectrum of possible occupations, in order to prevent segregation of job marketsduce the number of job markets which are segregated by gender and counter the trend for women often to work in worse-paid occupations; appreciates, however, that in certain occupations sex-specific advantages are in demand for good reasons and that it makes sense to put them to use in such cases;
Amendment 44 #
2010/2138(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Calls on the Commission to support the Member States in increasing the employment prospects of female immigrants and thus increasing their chance of leading an independent life, by improving their access to education and vocational training; regrets that female immigrants themselves are often unwilling to qualify for occupations and lack encouragement from their associates to do so;
Amendment 64 #
2010/2138(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
Amendment 9 #
2010/2095(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Notes that the vast majority of our industrial market is made up of small and medium-sized enterprises: any integrated strategy on the future of European industries should therefore focus primarily on an enhanced approach toward SMEs as the key to territorial cohesion; emphasises, in that connection, that SMEs throughout Europe are having to cope with administrative burdens and problems in obtaining funding and skilled workers and in gaining access to the internal market; calls, therefore, for particular attention to be paid to these problems;
Amendment 19 #
2010/2095(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Emphasises that the global economic crisis is affecting employment rates all over Europe, thus worsening the socio- economic prospects of the EU and increasing regional disparities; in this respect, emphasises that a fair and sustainable industrial sector is essential for the future of workers and businessmen Europe-wide;
Amendment 29 #
2010/2095(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Considers it decisive for the economic, social and ecological future of the Union, that young people are made aware of the high level of specialised and general education needed, with regard to their later employment in industry;
Amendment 30 #
2010/2095(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 b (new)
Paragraph 6 b (new)
6b. Calls emphatically on the Commission to take urgent steps against the hiring of foreign workers from low- wage countries as employees in low-wage sectors of high-wage countries on the one hand and against the relocation of factories from high-wage countries to low-wage countries on the other hand, as both phenomena badly damage the economic structures in each category of country, whilst also gravely undermining the employment market in high-wage countries;
Amendment 32 #
2010/2095(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Points out that the increase in regional disparities in terms of research and development potential is a challenge that has to be addressed not only in the framework of cohesion policy, but also through research and innovation policy; emphasises, further, that disparities in research and development potential between regions and Member States widen if differences in Member States' university systems are exploited unfairly; calls, therefore, for the country of origin principle to be made a central aspect of and strictly applied in EU further education policy;
Amendment 6 #
2010/2087(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Believes that in order to launch an effective Strategy for the Black Sea, it is vital to involve fully all the countries concerned, with no distinction betweenincluding both EU and non-EU countries; calls for cooperation between all the relevant regions, through the involvement of existing organisations, such as the BSEC, the PABSEC and the Commission on the Black Sea, but also through the creation of new ones where necessary, with the aim of identifying common challenges and available resources, as well as areas where coordinated action can bring significant added value;
Amendment 24 #
2010/2087(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Takes the view that all infrastructure projects, whether in the area of transport or energy, should be negotiated betwagreend allmong the Black Sea countries concerned, and that coordination should be ensured especially with regard to TEN-T projects and to projects relating to the development of harbours;
Amendment 32 #
2010/2087(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Having regard to the importance of the Black Sea region for Europe’s energy supply, considers a thorough evaluation of all the benefits and environmental implications of currently planned and future energy projects essential; believes that all possible measures should be taken to facilitate a prompt and effective response to all potential environmental disasters or technical accidents; in this regard, regardconsiders it as crucial that all the countries and regions concerned agree well in advancenow on how to deal with these events from an environmental, economic and technical point of view;
Amendment 38 #
2010/2087(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Given that the Black Sea is highly polluted, and that pollution knows no frontiers, calls for a joint solution to be found to the problem through the use of all existing instruments and on the basis of EU standards, removing existing pollution as well as preventing further pollution.
Amendment 33 #
2010/2072(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Urges the Member States to use the EGF to implement European objectives, to promote new skills for new, in particular for new, sustainable and forward-looking jobs and to promote lifelong learning, so as to allow workers to develop their individual careers and to contribute to improving the competitiveness of the EU in the context of globalisation;
Amendment 39 #
2010/2072(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 c (new)
Paragraph 7 c (new)
7c. Points out that, in the context of globalisation, the EU's future competitiveness can be guaranteed only if targeted efforts are made to create the greatest possible mass of skills among workers in the EU area; considers that the EGF must accordingly also help to bridge periods of unemployment in a constructive way through intensive further training and retraining measures;
Amendment 40 #
2010/2072(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 d (new)
Paragraph 7 d (new)
7d. Points out, further, that in many cases wide disparities (wage levels, social benefits, etc.) also exist on labour markets in individual Member States within the EU, particularly between western and eastern Europe; notes that these disparities lead to mass redundancies in those Member States where labour market conditions are less favourable for business; considers that these cases of redundancies due to globalisation should also be covered by the EGF as events eligible for support;
Amendment 42 #
2010/2072(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Reminds undertakings of their responsibility to do all they can to ensure that workers can, right from the start of their period of unemployment, authenticate their experience and training acquired, so as to ensure that their retraining is as specific and as rapid as possible and that they obtain new, stable jobs with a promising future;
Amendment 27 #
2010/2039(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital G
Recital G
Amendment 41 #
2010/2039(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital K
Recital K
Amendment 64 #
2010/2039(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Highlights the need for concrete measures to effectively and significantly reduce poverty and social exclusion, ensuring a fair reer distribution of income and wealth and also giving meaning and content to the European Year for Combating Poverty and to the achievement of the Millennium Development Goals, including guaranteeing an adequate minimum income throughout the European Union;
Amendment 113 #
2010/2039(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Points out that there are a number of reasons for the serious poverty experienced by immigrants in the European Union: on the one hand, because of the current economic situation there are not enough decent jobs available, and, on the other, immigrants are often sorely lacking in qualifications, language skills and willingness to integrate; emphasises that if poverty in the European Union is to be combated, more targeted immigration is needed; takes the view that unskilled immigrants with little chance of finding a job should be barred from entering the European Union, so that the problems of unemployment, poverty and social exclusion are dealt with even before they arise;
Amendment 146 #
2010/2039(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Believes that the various experiments with minimum incomes, accompanied by social integration measures, show that this is a further essential way of combating poverty and social exclusion; therefore calls on the European Commission to prepare an initiative supporting these experiments, taking into account best practices and ensuring an adequate minimum income throughout the European Union as a means to prevent poverty and guarantee social justice and equal opportunities for all, in keeping with the subsidiarity principle and without calling into question the specific situations in each Member State;
Amendment 21 #
2010/2010(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. recognises the important role of local and regional authorities in the education and training of young people, which forms the basis for the acquisition of further skills; points out that the general conditions governing education and further training in many countries are the responsibility of the regional authorities; therefore encouragescalls on the regions to use the Structural Funds to create sustainable jobs in the fields of local transport, urban mobility and education;
Amendment 45 #
2010/2010(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. reiterates its support for the pilot project ‘Erasmus for elected local and regional representatives’, which could help local and regional authorities to exchange best- practice models and could also have a multiplier effect in the area of labour market policy, provided that the project does not entail a disproportionately high administrative cost.
Amendment 5 #
2010/2009(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Calls on the Commission to reinforceimplement its Recommendations of 30 April 2009 on pay structure and risk alignment as required by the principles established by the Financial Stability Board and endorsed by the G-20 in September 2009 ;
Amendment 13 #
2010/2009(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Suggests includingCalls for the inclusion of corporate social responsibility targets in the long- term criteria justifying the payment of deferred variable remuneration;
Amendment 25 #
2010/2009(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Calls for complete transparency with regard to remuneration policies for directors and urges the Commission to explore the possibilities of standardising such regular disclosure;
Amendment 59 #
2010/0115(NLE)
Proposal for a decision
Recital 8
Recital 8
(8) As part of comprehensive ‘exit strategies’ for the economic crisis, Member States shouldmust carry out ambitious reformreforms geared to results to ensure macroeconomic stability and the sustainability of public finance, improve competitiveness, reduce macroeconomic imbalances and enhance labour market performance. The withdrawal of the fiscal stimulus should be implemented and coordinated within the framework of the Stability and Growth Pact.
Amendment 93 #
2010/0115(NLE)
Proposal for a decision
Recital 11
Recital 11
(11) Member States’ reform programmes should also aim at ‘inclusive growth’. Inclusive growth means building a cohesive society in which people are empowered to anticipate and manage change, thus to actively participate in society and economy. Member States’ reforms should therefore ensure access and opportunities for all throughout the lifecycle, thus reducing poverty and social exclusion, through removing barriers to labour market participation especially for women, older workers, young people, disabled and legal migrantsimmigrants, insofar as members of these groups meet the requirements of the labour market and social integration is possible. They should also make sure that the benefits of economic growth reach all citizens and all regions. Ensuring effective functioning of the labour markets through investing in successful transitions, appropriate skills development, rising job quality and fighting segmentation, structural unemployment and inactivity while ensuring adequate, sustainable social protection and active inclusion to reduce poverty should therefore be at the heart of Member States’ reform programmes.
Amendment 109 #
2010/0115(NLE)
Proposal for a decision
Recital 12 a (new)
Recital 12 a (new)
(12a) Member States should gear their national objectives to raising the employment rate of both women and men to 75% by 2020, in particular by increasing the employment of young people, older workers and people with disabilities. In addition, Member States should gear their national objectives to increasing the proportion of women and men in the age group 20 to 24 who are undergoing training or are employed to 90%.
Amendment 116 #
2010/0115(NLE)
Proposal for a decision
Recital 13 a (new)
Recital 13 a (new)
(13a) In order to attain this objective, the Member States should commit themselves to promoting growth and increasing the potential for innovation of industry – particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) – especially by providing them with financial incentives to create new jobs and by relieving industry of administrative and non-tariff barriers. In order to ease access to the labour market for women and young people, the preconditions should be created for adequate child care provision so that every child of pre-school age can be provided with a place where they can be looked after outside the family; moreover, every young person should be provided with a job or a training/further training opportunity within six months of completing their schooling, which should be arranged in close cooperation with the social partners.
Amendment 122 #
2010/0115(NLE)
Proposal for a decision
Recital 14 a (new)
Recital 14 a (new)
(14a) Member States should increase the employment rate by means of activation measures, particularly for less highly qualified people, by means of occupational guidance, by means of training and upgrading of skills to meet the needs of the labour market, and by means of subsidised jobs for people with disabilities and people in need of special protection. Insofar as the labour market situation permits, Member States should increase the employability of immigrants who are already in the country by means of appropriate programmes. In addition, innovative programmes are needed to reintegrate people with disabilities into the labour market. Moreover, Member States should eliminate obstacles which make it more difficult to enter working life for the first time, and they should support job creation and social innovation and improve the quality of employment services. In particular, employment regulations should become more flexible, permitting working practices which correspond to the need to reconcile family life and work and permitting more flexible retirement arrangements. Opportunities to re-enter employment after a protracted interruption of working life occasioned by childcare responsibilities should also be improved. Flexicurity strategies to increase flexibility, in order to be able to respond more efficiently to production cycles, should be more effectively guaranteed by means of active labour market policy and appropriate social protection systems, so that moving between jobs does not result in disproportionate financial sacrifices. This should be supplemented by an unequivocal commitment to active assistance in finding work. New forms of employment such as atypical temporary work, part-time work and home work are becoming increasingly common, although no legislation exists to regulate them. They should not as a result reduce the social security of the persons concerned.
Amendment 126 #
2010/0115(NLE)
Proposal for a decision
Recital 15 a (new)
Recital 15 a (new)
(15a) In this context full use should be made of the resources of the European Social Fund to increase employability by means of measures to develop personal skills and meet the quality requirements applicable in occupations with a promising future. In order to promote occupational mobility, it is necessary for the Member States to improve willingness to be mobile by means of incentives, particularly measures to optimise public passenger transport between conurbations.
Amendment 72 #
2010/0039(COD)
Proposal for a regulation – amending act
Recital 1
Recital 1
(1) The development of a forward-looking and comprehensive European migration policy, based on surveillance, solidarity and responsibility, remains a key policy objective for the European Union.
Amendment 89 #
2010/0039(COD)
Proposal for a regulation – amending act
Recital 19
Recital 19
(19) The Agency should provide training, including on effective denial of admission to or apprehension of people crossing the border illegally, while respecting fundamental rights, at European level for national instructors of border guards and additional training and seminars related to control and surveillance at the external borders and removal of third-country nationals illegally present in the Member States for officers of the competent national services. The Agency may organise training activities in cooperation with Member States on their territory. Member States should integrate the results of the Agency’s work in this perspective in the national training programs of their border guards.
Amendment 122 #
2010/0039(COD)
Proposal for a regulation – amending act
Article 1 – point 3 – point b
Article 1 – point 3 – point b
Regulation (EC) No 2007/2004
Article 2 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 1 a (new)
"All border guards and other personnel of the Member States, as well as the staff of the Agency shall, prior to their participation in operational activities organised by the Agency, have received training in relevant EU and international law, including fundamparticularly concerning effective dential rights and access to international protectionof admission to or apprehension of people crossing the border illegally, while respecting fundamental rights."
Amendment 163 #
2010/0039(COD)
Proposal for a regulation – amending act
Article 1 – point 5
Article 1 – point 5
Regulation (EC) No 2007/2004
Article 3b (new) – paragraph 4
Article 3b (new) – paragraph 4
4. Members of the Frontex Joint Support Teams shall, in the performance of their tasks and in the exercise of their powers, fully respect fundamental rights and human dignity. Any measures taken in the performance of their tasks and in the exercise of their powers shall be proportionate to the objectives pursued by such measures. While performing their tasks and exercising their powers, members of the teams shall not discriminate against persons on grounds of sex, racial or ethnic origin, social status, religion or belief, disability, age or sexual orientation.
Amendment 178 #
2010/0039(COD)
Proposal for a regulation – amending act
Article 1 – point 7
Article 1 – point 7
Regulation (EC) No 2007/2004
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
The Agency shall establish and further develop common core curricula for border guards' training and provide training at European level for instructors of the national border guards of Member States, including with regard to fundameffective dential rights and access to international protectionof admission to or apprehension of people crossing the border illegally, while respecting fundamental rights.
Amendment 204 #
2010/0039(COD)
Proposal for a regulation – amending act
Article 1 – point 13 a (new)
Article 1 – point 13 a (new)
Regulation (EC) No 2007/2004
Article 10 – paragraph 3
Article 10 – paragraph 3
(13a) In Article 10 paragraph 3 is replaced by the following: "3. It is recommended that host Member States grant border control officers of the Agency appropriate executive powers which enable them to perform effectively the duties assigned to them.”
Amendment 25 #
2009/2243(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Regrets that existing opportunities for synergies in funding are still not well known; calls onshould oblige regions and Member States to step up efforts to improve communication;
Amendment 60 #
2009/2243(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Highlights the need for place-based policies and considers that regions shouldmust pursue smart and green specialisation by defining a few innovation priorities based on the EU objectives and on their needs, and concentrate earmarked EU resources on these identified priorities;
Amendment 70 #
2009/2243(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Reiterates its call on the Commission to develop specific evaluation criteria for the assessment of innovative projects, and to consider proposingdraw up and decide on future regulatory incentives for implementing innovation measures;
Amendment 31 #
2009/2234(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Acknowledges the significant problem posed by the reduction in the contribution of national co-financing to programmes, which affects Objective 2, due to the major financial problems of many Member States, and supports Commission policy regarding a ‘100%partial compensation’ option, following a request by Member States concerning their public expenditure share in co-financed projects;
Amendment 40 #
2009/2234(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Regrets the fact that the Sixth progress report from the Commission on economic and social cohesion does not include specific qualitative and quantitative data on the short-term and long-term impact of the financial and economic crisis in the EU regions, particularly with regard to the most significant economic and social indicators; therefore calls on the Commission to present a special report/study on the effects of the financial and economic crisis in the EU regions, in particular the Objective 2 regions; those evaluations must be carried out without delay in order to be able to counter undesirable developments;
Amendment 53 #
2009/2234(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Welcomes Commission policy on (a) extending the eligibility period under the operational programmes 2000-2006 to allow maximum take-up of all cohesion policy resources, (b) simplifying the administrative requirements and procedures and the financial management of the programmes, while, at the same time, still ensuring the necessary checking for any instances of errors or fraud; in this regard conditions should be created with a view to encouraging reasonable projects and preventing unlawful behaviour in advance;
Amendment 33 #
2009/2230(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Draws attention to the need to create an effective, sustainable and environmentally friendly transport and communication network (sea, land and inland);
Amendment 104 #
2009/2230(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
Paragraph 21
21. Calls on the European Commission, the Member States and its own members to find answers to the questions of what nature macro-regional policies should take and how they should be programmed (separately or as part of cohesion policy), who should implement them and how, and with what sources of funding they should be financed; particular attention should be paid to the aspect of transnational cooperation;
Amendment 20 #
2009/2201(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Considers CSR to be an effective tool for improving competitiveness, occupational safety and the working environment and for promoting a sustainable environmental policy;
Amendment 30 #
2009/2201(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Points out that CSR should address new areas such as the organisation of work, equal opportunities and social inclusion, as well as the specific promotion of innovative and sustainable projects;
Amendment 9 #
2009/2175(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Considers that it is not only costs and complexity which can be prohibitive, but also the time needed to complete the public procurement process, not least because the lengthy appeal procedures are obstructed by various actors, and for this reason, calls for e-procurement and the standardisation of forms to be stepped up; hence welcomes the fact that the recovery plan makes it possible to apply accelerated versions of the procedures outlined in the public procurement directives to major public projects specifically in 2009 and 2010; calls on the Member States to support and assist local authorities in using these new procedures, in each case in compliance with the standard public procurement rules and regulations;
Amendment 17 #
2009/2175(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Recognises the right of local and regional authorities to decide democratically on the best means of delivering public services, including decisions to use companies they own or control; believes that even without compulsory tendering inter-communal cooperation for service delivery should be accepted as a legitimate way of delivering in-house services and that sub-national actors should be able to assign tasks relating to service provision to companies they own or control, provided that those companies do not compete on external markets; proposes that the Commission should assess whether there is any remaining legal uncertainty regarding the concepts of ‘public authority’ and ‘in- house services’ in the light of various judgments of the Court of Justice and, if necessary, take steps to clarify them so that the principle of subsidiarity is observed; calls for the ‘in- house’ concept to be defined, particularly with respect to local public transport;
Amendment 2 #
2009/2156(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Urges the Commission to draw up a global strategy for intermediate disadvantaged areas, reducing the existing disparities between Member States as regards the support granted to such areas; , and to establish a specific definition of intermediate areas in particular with regard to the transitional periods;
Amendment 7 #
2009/2156(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Takes the view thatCalls for the fight against the depopulation of rural areas shouldto form part of the strategy to support disadvantaged areas in the EU; considers it, for which purpose it is necessary to take a 'depopulation' criterion into account in the ‘fine-tuning’ that the Member States are to carry out when drawing up the map of intermediate disadvantaged areas;
Amendment 23 #
2009/2156(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Calls for technical procedures intended to offset natural handicaps not only to take account of short-term advantages, but also to be subject to a Sustainability Impact Assessment.
Amendment 3 #
2009/2151(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Stresses the crucial role played by regional and local authorities in the disaster management cycle; strongly believes that active involvement of those authorities in the design and implementation of disaster prevention strategies is the best way to ensure that the most effective and functional solutions are devised; stresses also the importance of consulting and involving public and private stakeholders in this process; regards it as particularly important, in the context of disaster management, to encourage volunteering and to involve volunteers at all levels;
Amendment 9 #
2009/2151(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Takes the view that only a common strategy and coordinated actions between the different sectors and the different actors involved in the disaster management cycle can lead to real advances in the field of disaster prevention; calls on the Member States to foster cooperation to this end at national, regional and local level; with a view to learning from the experience gained, a single European database should be established, early-warning systems shoud be improved and targeted support should be given to research in this area;
Amendment 22 #
2009/2151(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Supports the Commission’s initiative aimed at assessing the possibility of improving the integration of disaster prevention in the Operational Programmes set up for the period 2007-2013, and calls on the Member States to make use of the structural funds directly allocated to risk prevention so that actions in this field are taken without delay during the current programming period; recalls, however, the need for coordinated action in this respect; regards it as essential, therefore, as part of an integrated approach in the context of the European Year of Volunteering 2011, to create conditions conducive to formalising and/or developing cooperation and exchanges of experience between existing national and regional voluntary aid organisations;
Amendment 5 #
2009/2096(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Notes that an integrated approach to infrastructure planning, project financing and development can play a central role in developing a competitive and sustainable transport sector; stresses that the regions and local authorities should already take on responsibility in a preventive role by ensuring at the planning stage (residential areas/work/leisure facilities) that sensible structures are created that will minimise, or at least reduce, the volume of traffic (especially cars) from the outset; stresses that local and regional authorities often cannot meet transport challenges without co-operation, calling therefore for their and the stakeholders’ active involvement in the policy development and implementation process;
Amendment 33 #
2009/2096(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Notes that rail liberalisation is linked with the challenge of reducing greenhouse gas emissions from the transport sector as a whole and promoting regional development; notes however, that liberalisation should not have the unintended consequence of making rail transport less competitive vis-a-vis road transport and that due regard must be given to ensuring that peripheral regions do not lose rail connectivity; stresses also the need for improved consumer protection in rail transport, in particular to ensure the provision of sufficient consumer information about legal redress and compensation in the event of long delays on train journeys;
Amendment 35 #
2009/2096(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Stresses in general terms the central role of multimodal transport, and especially of shipping as an environmentally friendly and sustainable form of transport; stresses specifically the importance of short-sea shipping as a sustainable mode of transport which can also improve the connectivity and development of peripheral and outermost regions;
Amendment 3 #
2009/2068(DEC)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Points out that the Court of Auditors also criticised the pre-accession assistance to Turkey in its Special Report No 16/2009, finding weaknesses in relation to implementation, monitoring and evaluation, inter alia; points out, further, that Turkey has failed to meet many of the conditions for the opening of new negotiating chapters; proposes, consequently, that the pre-accession assistance to Turkey should be reviewed and possibly cut or stopped;
Amendment 8 #
2009/2068(DEC)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Notes that no fraud case was communicated to the Commission in respect of projects audited and stresses that the level of errors outlined in the Court's report does not necessarily refer to fraud; notes, however, that it is important to combat corruption and fraud in the field of cohesion policy in particular;
Amendment 26 #
2009/0107(COD)
Proposal for a regulation – amending act
Article 1– point 8 – point a
Article 1– point 8 – point a
Regulation (EC) No 1083/2006
Article 57 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 3
Article 57 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 3
Member States may reduce the time limits set out in the first subparagraph to three years in case of the maintenance of an investment orin SMEs, especially where jobs created by SMEsion is involved.”
Amendment 27 #
2009/0107(COD)
Proposal for a regulation – amending act
Article 1 - point 12
Article 1 - point 12
Regulation (EC) No 1083/2006
Article 88 – paragraph 3
Article 88 – paragraph 3
“However, in cases where the Member State has detected and rectified irregularities in operations which have been subject to a declaration of partial closure are detected by controls carried out by the Member State, Article 98(2) and (3) shall apply. The statement of expenditure referred to in point (a) of paragraph 2 of this Article shall be adjusted accordingly.”