2011/2058(REG) | [ParlTrack]

Proposal for a decision
Recital C

C. written declarations are used regularly but not in very great numbers; whereas in the past only a small percentage of them obtained the required support of a majority of Parliament's component members, this percentage has been rising sharply during the present electoral period;

Amendment 11 #

Proposal for a decision
Recital C

C. written declarations are ustabled regularly ~~but not in very great numbers;~~on a very wide variety of topics; naturally only a ~~small~~ percentage of them obtain the required support of a majority of Parliament's component members;

Amendment 12 #

Proposal for a decision
Recital D

~~D. most written declarations lapse after the period laid down in the Rules of Procedure;~~deleted

Amendment 13 #

Proposal for a decision
Recital D

D. ~~most~~the majority of written declarations lapse after the period laid down in the Rules of Procedure;

Amendment 14 #

Proposal for a decision
Recital E

~~E. the majority of adopted written declarations are addressed to the Commission, which is recognised to be the only institution that has responded to the issues raised therein;~~deleted

Amendment 15 #

Proposal for a decision
Recital E

E. the majority of adopted written declarations are addressed to the Commission~~, which is recognised to be the only institution that has responded to the issues raised therein~~;

Amendment 16 #

Proposal for a decision
Recital E a (new)

Ea. further efforts should be made to involve other Union institutions and bodies as addressees in the process;

Amendment 17 #

Proposal for a decision
Recital F

~~F. those responses are in most cases limited to reiterating ongoing activities of the Commission, and only in exceptional cases include a specific activity prompted by a written declaration;~~deleted

Amendment 18 #

Proposal for a decision
Recital F

F. however, at present those responses are in most cases limited to reiterating ongoing activities of the Commission, and only in exceptional cases include a specific activity prompted by a written declaration;

Amendment 19 #

Proposal for a decision
Recital G

G. ~~in light of Parliament's growing powers, the significance of written declarations has substantially diminished~~written declarations represent an effective tool enabling European citizens to communicate their concerns directly to the European Parliament;

Amendment 20 #

Proposal for a decision
Recital G

G. in ~~light~~spite of Parliament's growing powers, the significance of written declarations has ~~substantially~~not diminished;

Amendment 21 #

Proposal for a decision
Recital G

G. in light of Parliament's growing ~~powers~~law- making powers, as well as the introduction of the European citizens' initiative, the significance of written declarations has ~~substantially diminish~~changed;

Amendment 22 #

Proposal for a decision
Recital G

Amendment 23 #

Proposal for a decision
Recital G

G. in light of Parliament's growing powers, the significance of written declarations has ~~substantially diminish~~tended to diminish, though their importance as an instrument for addressing, independently of group and national allegiances, topics which are not the subject of immediate attention by Parliament and its committees, remains unaffected;

Amendment 24 #

Ramon TREMOSA i BALCELLS

Proposal for a decision
Recital H

~~H. written declarations have a very limited impact, in terms of both agenda-setting and influencing decisions taken by the institutions, and may give a misleading impression as to their effectiveness;~~deleted

Amendment 25 #

Proposal for a decision
Recital H

H. written declarations can have a ~~very limited~~positive impact, in terms of both agenda-setting and influencing decisions taken by the institutions~~, and may give a misleading impression as to their effectiveness~~;

Amendment 26 #

Proposal for a decision
Recital H

H. the impact of written declarations ~~have a very limited impact,~~ consists particularly in addressing t~~erms of both agenda-setting and influencing decisi~~opics which for various reasons have not found their way ons t~~aken by the institutions, and may give a misleading impression as to their effectiveness~~o the agenda, and they thus constitute an effective additional parliamentary instrument;

Amendment 27 #

Proposal for a decision
Recital H

H. written declarations have ~~a very~~so far had a limited impact, in terms of both agenda- setting and influencing decisions taken by the institutions, ~~and may give a misleading impression as to their effectivenes~~though this impact may be increased by more binding rules for incorporating successful written declarations into the work of relevant committees;

Amendment 28 #

Proposal for a decision
Recital H

H. written declarations in the current legislature have a ~~very~~ limited impact, in terms of both agenda-setting and influencing decisions taken by the institutions, and ~~may give a misleading impression as to their effectiveness~~therefore must be the subject of careful consideration, so that their effectiveness can rapidly increase;

Amendment 29 #

Proposal for a decision
Recital H

H. written declarations may have a ~~very~~ limited impact, in terms of both agenda-setting and influencing decisions taken by the institutions, ~~and may give a misleading impression as to their effectiveness~~but retain value as a popular campaigning tool;

Amendment 30 #

Proposal for a decision
Recital I

~~I. written declarations should be gradually restricted and in the next term Parliament should examine whether they should not be completely abolished;~~deleted

Amendment 31 #

Ramon TREMOSA i BALCELLS

Proposal for a decision
Recital I

~~I. written declarations should be gradually restricted and in the next term Parliament should examine whether they should not be completely abolished;~~deleted

Amendment 32 #

Proposal for a decision
Recital I

I. accordingly written declarations should ~~be gradually~~not be restricted and in the next term Parliament should examine ~~whether they should not be completely abolished~~how they might be rendered more attractive;

Amendment 33 #

Proposal for a decision
Recital I

I. the Rules of Procedure for written declarations should be ~~gradually restricted and in the next term Parliament should examine whe~~regularly examined with a view to improving their ~~they should not be completely abolished~~effectiveness and impact if necessary;

Amendment 34 #

Proposal for a decision
Recital I

I. the use of written declarations should be gradually ~~restricted and in the next term Parliament should examine whether they should not be completely abolished~~developed, with a view to incorporating successful written declarations into the work of the relevant committees;

Amendment 35 #

Constance LE GRIP

Proposal for a decision
Recital I

I. ~~written declarations should be gradually restricted and in the next term Parliament shoul~~in the next term Parliament should assess the impact of the new provisions of its Rules of Procedure concerning written declarations and examine whether they should not be restricted or even completely abolished;

Amendment 36 #

Proposal for a decision
Recital I

I. ~~written declarations should be gradually restricted and in the next term Parliament should examine whether they should not be completely abolished~~the quality and relevance of some written declarations, and in particular their concordance with the competences of the Union as set out in Title I of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, can be underwhelming;

Amendment 37 #

Proposal for a decision
Recital I a (new)

Ia. written declarations have a positive impact on Members' work which is directly aimed at their constituencies;

Amendment 38 #

Proposal for a decision
Recital I a (new)

Ia. Greater use should be made of Rule 42(2) of the Rules of Procedures, which gives individual Members a real opportunity to influence Union legislation;

Amendment 39 #

Proposal for a decision
Paragraph 1 a (new)

1a. Takes the view that the institutions to which a written declaration is addressed should inform Parliament about the intended follow up within three months from the receipt of such a declaration; intends, moreover, to seek an agreement with the Commission on this principle on the occasion of the next negotiations on the revision of the Framework Agreement on relations between the European Parliament and the Commission;

Amendment 40 #

Proposal for a decision
Paragraph 3

3. Calls on the Bureau to examine the existing rules governing security so as to avoid ~~extensive~~over-zealous advertising of written declarations, including the wearing of unseemly T-shirts, and to allow untroubled access to Parliament's Chamber for its Members;

Amendment 41 #

Proposal for a decision
Paragraph 3

3. Calls on the Bureau to examine the existing rules governing security so as to avoid extensive advertising of written declarations via electronic and other media and to allow untroubled access to Parliament's Chamber for its Members;

Amendment 42 #

Proposal for a decision
Paragraph 3

3. ~~Calls on the Bureau to examine the existing rules governing security so as to avoid~~Welcomes the decision of the Bureau to limit extensive advertising of written declarations ~~and to~~, thus allowing untroubled access to Parliament's Chamber for its Members;

Amendment 43 #

Alexandra THEIN

Parliament's Rules of Procedure
Rule 123 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1

1. ~~Up to five Member~~A minimum of 40 Members from a minimum of three political groups may submit a written declaration of not more than 200 words on a matter falling exclusively within the competence of the European Union which does not cover issues that are the subject of an ongoing legislative ~~process. A~~or non-legislative procedures. Specific and reasoned authorisation shall be given by the President on a case-by-case basis. Written declarations shall be ~~printed in the~~translated into all official languages and distributed electronically to all Members. They shall be entered with the names of the signatories, in a ~~register. This~~n electronic register sthat shall be public ~~and shall be kept outside the entrance to the Chamber during part-sessions and in an appropriate location, to be determined by the College of Quaestors, between part- sessions~~.

Amendment 44 #

Parliament's Rules of Procedure
Rule 123 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1

1. ~~Up to five Member~~A minimum of 40 Members from a minimum of three political groups may submit a written declaration of not more than 200 words on a matter falling within the competence of the European Union which does not cover issues that are the subject of an ongoing legislative process. Authorisation shall be given by the President on a case-by-case basis. Written declarations shall be printed in the official languages and distributed. They shall be entered with the names of the signatories, in a register. This register shall be public and shall be kept outside the entrance to the Chamber during part-sessions and in an appropriate location, to be determined by the College of Quaestors, between part- sessions.

Amendment 45 #

Parliament's Rules of Procedure
Rule 123 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1

1. ~~Up to~~A minimum of 10 Members from at least three political groups and five Member States may submit a written declaration of not more than 200 words on a matter falling within the competence of the European Union which does not cover issues that are the subject of an ongoing legislative process. Authorisation shall be given by the President on a case-by-case basis. Written declarations shall be printed in the official languages and distributed. They shall be entered with the names of the signatories, in a register. This register shall be public and shall be kept outside the entrance to the Chamber during part- sessions and in an appropriate location, to be determined by the College of Quaestors, between part- sessions.

Amendment 46 #

Parliament's Rules of Procedure
Rule 123 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1

1. ~~Up to five Member~~At least ten Members from at least three political groups may submit a written declaration of not more than 200 words on a matter falling within the competences of the European Union which does not cover issues that are the subject of an ongoing legislative process. ASpecific and reasoned authorisation shall be given by the President on a case-by-case basis. Written declarations shall be printed in the official languages and distributed electronically. They shall be entered with the names of the signatories, in a register. This register shall be public and shall be kept outside the entrance to the Chamber during part- sessions and in an appropriate location, to be determined by the College of Quaestors, between part- sessions.

Amendment 47 #

Parliament's Rules of Procedure
Rule 123 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1

1. Up to five Members may submit a written declaration of not more than 200 words exclusively on a matter falling within the competence of the European Union which does not cover issues that are the subject of an ongoing legislative or non-legislative processdure. Authorisation shall be given by the President on a case- by-case basis. Written declarations shall be p~~rint~~ublished in the official languages ~~and distributed. They shall be entered with the names of the signatories, in a regist~~on Parliament's website and distributed electronically to all Members. The President shall keep a register containing the declarations signed by Members. This register shall be public and shall be kept outside the entrance to the Chamber during part-sessions and in an appropriate location, to be determined by the College of Quaestors, between part- sessionse declarations in the official languages and the names of the signatories shall also be entered in an electronic register which shall be accessible to the public through Parliament's website.

Amendment 48 #

Parliament's Rules of Procedure
Rule 123 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1

1. Up to five Members may submit a written declaration of not more than 200 words on a matter falling within the competence of the European Union which does not cover issues that are the subject of an ongoing legislative processes. Authorisation shall be given by the President on a case-by-case basis. Written declarations shall be p~~rint~~ublished in the official languages ~~and distributed~~on Parliament's website and distributed electronically to all Members. They shall be entered with the names of the signatories, in an electronic register. This register shall be public and shall be ~~kept outside the entrance to the Chamber during part-sessions and in an appropriate location, to be determined by the College of Quaestors, between part- sessions~~accessible through Parliament's website.

Amendment 49 #

Parliament's Rules of Procedure
Rule 123 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1

1. Up to five Members may submit a written declaration of not more than 200 words on a matter falling within the competence of the European Union which does not cover issues that are the subject of an ongoing legislative process. Authorisation shall be given by the President on a case-by-case basis. Written declarations shall be printed in the official languages and distributed. They shall be entered with the names of the signatories, in a register. This register shall be public and shall be kept outside the entrance to the Chamber during part-sessions and in an appropriate locationtranslated into all official languages. All linguistic versions shall be kept in a specific register both electronically and on paper. The electronic version of every written declaration shall be distributed electronically to all Members. The paper version shall be kept in a special, easily accessible location within Parliament, to be determined by the College of Quaestors, between part- sessions.

Amendment 5 #

Proposal for a decision
Recital A

A. Parliament has over the years ~~considerably~~ extended its powers, securing for itself substantial tools enabling it to influence the decision- making process of the European Union in m~~ost~~any of the Union's activities;

Amendment 50 #

Roberto GUALTIERI

Parliament's Rules of Procedure
Rule 123 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1

1. Up to five Members may submit a written declaration of not more than 200 words on a matter falling within the competence of the European Union ~~which does not cover issues that are the subject of an ongoing legislative process~~but for which no specific procedures are laid down in these Rules of Procedure. Authorisation shall be given by the President on a case-by-case basis. Written declarations shall be printed in the official languages and distributed. They shall be entered with the names of the signatories, in a register. This register shall be public and shall be kept outside the entrance to the Chamber during part-sessions and in an appropriate location, to be determined by the College of Quaestors, between part- sessions.

Amendment 51 #

Roberto GUALTIERI

Parliament's Rules of Procedure
Rule 123 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1

Amendment 52 #

Parliament's Rules of Procedure
Rule 123 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1

Amendment 53 #

Parliament's Rules of Procedure
Rule 123 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1

Amendment 54 #

Alexandra THEIN

Parliament's Rules of Procedure
Rule 123 – paragraph 2

2. The signature of any Member may be added to a declaration entered in the register. Members shall sign the register by hand on a paper list accessible outside the entrance to the Chamber during part- sessions and in an appropriate location, to be determined by the College of Quaestors, between part-sessions. A signature is to be seen as final and cannot be withdrawn. The signatures on the paper list shall be transferred to the electronic register at the end of each day. Paper lists must be archived for one year.

Amendment 55 #

Parliament's Rules of Procedure
Rule 123 – paragraph 2

2. The signature of any Member may be added to a declaration entered in the register. It may be withdrawn at any time before the end of a period of three months from the entry of the declaration into the register. Signing, and withdrawal of the signature, may take place electronically;

Amendment 56 #

Parliament's Rules of Procedure
Rule 123 – paragraph 2

2. ~~The signature of any Member may be added~~Any Member may add his or her signature to a declaration entered in the register. , either electronically or on the spot. Both forms of the register shall be kept equally updated.

Amendment 57 #

Parliament's Rules of Procedure
Rule 123 – paragraph 2 a (new)

2a. Any signature may be withdrawn, either electronically or on the spot, at any time before the end of a period of three months from the entry of the declaration in the register. Such withdrawal shall be allowed only once and as an exception. In such cases the Member concerned shall not be permitted to add his or her signature again.

Amendment 58 #

Alexandra THEIN

Parliament's Rules of Procedure
Rule 123 – paragraph 3

3. Where, at the end of a period of three months from its entry in the register, a declaration is signed by a majority of Parliament's component Members, the President shall notify Parliament accordingly and publish the names of the signatories in the minutes and the declaration as a text adopted, together with a statement that the opinions expressed in it do not constitute the official opinion of the European Parliament but the opinions of the signatories, and that the declaration is a non-binding instrument.

Amendment 59 #

Parliament's Rules of Procedure
Rule 123 – paragraph 3

3. Where a declaration is signed by a majority of Parliament's component Members, the President shall notify Parliament accordingly and publish the ~~names of the signatories in the minu~~declaration in the minutes with the names of its supporters a~~nd the declaration as a text adopted~~longside a disclaimer stating that the declaration expresses the view of its signatories and does not bind Parliament.

Amendment 6 #

Proposal for a decision
Recital A a (new)

Aa. the institutions to which a written declaration is addressed should ensure that it is properly followed up;

Amendment 60 #

Parliament's Rules of Procedure
Rule 123 – paragraph 3

3. Where a declaration is signed by a majority of Parliament's component Members within a period of three months from its entry into the register, the President shall notify Parliament accordingly ~~and~~, shall publish the names of the signatories in the minutes and the declaration as a text adopted., and shall forward it, together with the names of the signatories, to its addressees and to Parliament’s relevant committee for further treatment;

Amendment 61 #

Parliament's Rules of Procedure
Rule 123 – paragraph 3

3. Where, within three months from its entry in the register, a declaration is signed by a majority of Parliament's component Members, the President shall notify Parliament accordingly and publish the names of the signatories in the minutes and the declaration as a text adopted.

Amendment 62 #

Parliament's Rules of Procedure
Rule 123 – paragraph 4

~~4. The procedure shall be closed by the forwarding to the addressees, at the end of the part-session, of the declaration, together with the names of the signatories.~~deleted

Amendment 63 #

Parliament's Rules of Procedure
Rule 123 – paragraph 4

4. The ~~procedure shall be closed by th~~declaration, together with the names of the signatories, shall be forward~~ing~~ed to the addressees, at the end of the part-session~~, of the declaration, together with the names of the signatories~~.

Amendment 64 #

Stanimir ILCHEV, Alexandra THEIN

Parliament's Rules of Procedure
Rule 123 – paragraph 4 a (new)

4a. On the basis of a successful written declaration, Parliament shall have a debate on the matter in question at an appropriate time in accordance with its agenda.

Amendment 65 #

Parliament's Rules of Procedure
Rule 123 – paragraph 4 b (new)

4b. All language versions of a successful written declaration shall be published and stored in a special location on Parliament's website.

Amendment 66 #

Parliament's Rules of Procedure
Rule 123 – paragraph 4 a (new)

4a. Where the institutions to which the adopted text has been addressed do not inform Parliament about the intended follow-up within three months from its receipt, the matter shall, at the request of one of the authors of the declaration, be placed on the agenda of a subsequent meeting of the committee responsible.

Amendment 67 #

Evelyn REGNER

Parliament's Rules of Procedure
Rule 123 – paragraph 5

5. A written declaration that has remained in the register for over t~~hree~~wo months and has not been signed by at least ~~one half~~two thirds of the component Members of Parliament shall lapse.

Amendment 68 #

Roberto GUALTIERI

Parliament's Rules of Procedure
Rule 42 – paragraphs 2 and 3

2. ~~Any~~Up to five Members may table a proposal for a Union act on the basis of the right of initiative granted to Parliament under Article 225 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union. ~~3. The proposal shall be submitted to the President, who~~The proposal shall indicate its legal basis and may be accompanied by an explanatory statement of no more than 150 words. 3. The proposal shall be submitted to the President, who shall decide if the legal requirements are fulfilled. He may refer the proposal to the committee responsible for verification of the legal basis for advice. If the President declares the proposal admissible, he shall announce it in plenary. The signature of any Member may then be added to the proposal, in accordance (mutatis mutandis) with the provisions of Rule 123(1) and 123(5). Where a proposal is signed by a majority of Parliament's component members, the Conference of Presidents shall refer it to the committee responsible for drawing up a report in accordance with paragraph 1. The committee shall draw up a report in accordance with Rule 48, having heard the author of the proposal. Where a proposal is not submitted to additional signatures or is not signed by a majority of Parliament's component Members, the President shall refer it to the committee responsible for consideration. Before such referral, the proposal shall be translated into those official languages which the Chair of that committee considers necessary in order to make summary consideration possible. The committee shall take a decision on further action within three months of the referral, and after having heard the author of the proposal. ~~Where the committee decides to submit the proposal to Parliament in accordance with the procedure set out in Rule 48, t~~The authors of the proposal shall be named in the title of the report.

Amendment 7 #

Proposal for a decision
Recital B

B. written declarations ~~have in the past~~ served as a useful vehicle for raising issues of particular concern to Union citizens;

Amendment 8 #

Proposal for a decision
Recital B

B. written declarations ~~have in the past~~ served as a useful vehicle for raising issues of particular concern to Union citizens;

Amendment 9 #

Proposal for a decision
Recital B

B. written declarations ~~have in the past~~still served as a useful vehicle for raising issues of particular concern to Union citizens;

source: PE-486.057

2012/06/25 AFCO 6 amendments...

Amendment A #

Parliament's Rules of Procedure
Rule 123 – paragraph 1

1. ~~Up to five Member~~At least 10 Members from at least three political groups may submit a written declaration of not more than 200 words on a matter falling exclusively within the competence of the European Union ~~which does not cover issues that are~~. The contents of such a declaration may not go beyond the form of a declaration. In particular, it may not call for any legislative action, contain any decision on matters for which specific procedures and competences are laid down in these Rules of Procedure or deal with the subject of an ongoing ~~legislative process. Authorisation shall be given by the President on a case-by-case basis~~proceedings in Parliament 1a. The authorisation to proceed further shall be subject to a reasoned decision by the President pursuant to paragraph 1 in any given case. Written declarations shall be p~~rint~~ublished in the official languages ~~and distributed~~on Parliament's website and distributed electronically to all Members. They shall be entered, with the names of the signatories, in an electronic register. This register shall be public and shall be ~~kept outside the entrance to the Chamber during part-sessions and in an approp~~accessible through Parliament's website. Hard copies of wriatte ~~location, to be determined by the College of Quaestors, between part- sessions~~n declarations with signatures will be also kept by the President.

Amendment B #

Parliament's Rules of Procedure
Rule 123 – paragraph 2

2. The signature of any Member may be added to a declaration entered in the ~~register~~electronic register. It may be withdrawn at any time before the end of a period of three months from the entry of the declaration in the register. In the event of such a withdrawal the Member concerned shall not be permitted to add his or her signature again to the declaration.

Amendment C #

Parliament's Rules of Procedure
Rule 42 – paragraphs 2 and 3

2. Any Member may table a proposal for a Union act on the basis of the right of initiative granted to Parliament under Article 225 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union. ~~3. The proposal shall be submitted to the President, who shall refer it to the committee responsible for consideration~~Such a proposal may be tabled together by up to 10 Members. The proposal shall indicate its legal basis and may be accompanied by an explanatory statement of no more than 150 words. 3. The proposal shall be submitted to the President, who shall verify whether the legal requirements are fulfilled. He may refer the proposal for an opinion on the appropriateness of the legal basis to the committee responsible for such verification. If the President declares the proposal admissible, he shall announce it in plenary and refer it to the committee responsible. Before such referral, the proposal shall be translated into those official languages which the Chair of that committee considers necessary in order to make summary consideration possible. The committee ~~shall take a decision on further action within three m~~may recommend to the President that the proposal be opened for signature by any Member, subject to the modalities and deadlines set out in Rule 123(1a), 123(2) and 123(5). Where such a proposal is signed by a majority of Parliament's component members, the report on th~~s of the referral, and after~~e proposal shall be deemed to be authorised by the Conference of Presidents. The committee shall draw up a report in accordance with Rule 48, having heard the authors of the proposal. Where ~~the committee decides to submit the proposal to Parliament in accordance with the procedure set out in Rule 48, t~~a proposal is not opened for additional signatures or is not signed by a majority of Parliament's component Members the committee responsible shall take a decision on further action within three months of the referral, and after having heard the authors of the proposal. The authors of the proposal shall be named in the title of the report.

Amendment D #

Proposal for a decision
Recital G

G. In light of Parliament's ~~growing powers, the significance of written declarations has substantially diminished~~increased prerogatives, as well as the introduction of the European citizens' initiative, the significance of written declarations has changed, though they still can be a useful tool enabling Members to raise awareness on issues of public concern;

Amendment E #

Proposal for a decision
Recital H

H. Written declarations have a very limited impact, in terms of both agenda-setting and influencing decisions taken by the institutions, and may give a misleading impression as to their effectiveness. However, when properly used, they still retain value as a popular campaigning tool. For proposals calling for a legislative action Rule 42(2) should be used, giving individual Members a real opportunity to influence Union legislation and to incorporate a given proposal into the work of Parliament's committees;

Amendment F #