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Role | Committee | Rapporteur | Shadows |
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Lead | AFCO | RANGEL Paulo (EPP) | LEINEN Jo (S&D), DUFF Andrew (ALDE), HÄFNER Gerald (Verts/ALE), FOX Ashley (ECR), SCHOLZ Helmut (GUE/NGL), MESSERSCHMIDT Morten (EFD) |
Opinion | INTA | MOREIRA Vital (S&D) | |
Opinion | JURI | LICHTENBERGER Eva (Verts/ALE) | |
Opinion | LIBE | MELO Nuno (EPP) |
Legal Basis RoP 048
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2014/03/13
Decision by Parliament, 1st reading/single reading
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2014/02/17
Committee report tabled for plenary, single reading
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A7-0120/2014
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The Committee on Constitutional Affairs adopted the own-initiative report by Paulo RANGEL (EPP, PT) on the implementation of the Treaty of Lisbon with respect to the European Parliament. Legitimacy and political accountability of the Commission: Members stressed that the potentialities for the strengthening of the European Union’s democratic legitimacy provided by the Treaty of Lisbon should be fully implemented, inter alia through the designation of candidates for the office of Commission President by the European political parties, thus further connecting the citizens’ vote to the election of the Commission President by the European Parliament. All European political parties should appoint their candidates for President of the Commission sufficiently in advance of the scheduled date for the European elections. Furthermore, the way in which the Commission was formed should be re-considered with a view to reinforcing the Commission’s democratic legitimacy. Members were of the opinion that the President-elect of the Commission should act more autonomously in the process of selecting the other Members of the Commission. They requested that as many Members of the next Commission as possible be chosen from among elected Members of the European Parliament. The European Council was asked to clarify, before the elections, how it will take account of the elections to the European Parliament and honour the citizens’ choice when putting forward a candidate for President of the Commission. Legislative initiative and activity: Members emphasised that the Lisbon Treaty should ensure that decision-making procedures were more transparent and democratic, by strengthening the role of the European Parliament and of the national parliaments. Furthermore, the drive for efficiency must not mean poorer quality of legislation or giving up Parliament’s own objectives. The committee was concerned about the problems that still existed in applying the ordinary legislative procedure, especially in the framework of the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP), the Common Fisheries Policy (CFP) and the Area of Freedom. It underlined the importance of the Council’s working methods being adapted so as to make it possible for Parliament representatives to participate in some of its meetings when this was duly justified under the principle of mutual sincere cooperation between the institutions. The committee warned against circumventing Parliamentʼs right to legislate by including provisions which should be subject to the ordinary legislative procedure in proposals for Council acts, by using mere Commission guidelines or non-applicable implementing or delegated acts or by failing to propose the legislation necessary for the implementation of the Common Commercial Policy (CCP) or international trade and investment agreements. Whilst understanding that delegated acts could be a flexible and effective tool, Members stressed the importance of the choice between delegated acts and implementing acts from the point of view of the respect of the Treaty requirements while safeguarding the rule-making prerogatives of Parliament. They reiterated the request to the Commission and the Council to agree with Parliament on the application of criteria for the use of Articles 290 and 291 TFEU, so that implementing acts were not used as a substitute for delegated acts. They urged the Commission to involve Parliament adequately in the preparatory phase of the delegated acts. International relations: the report recalled that the Lisbon Treaty increased the role and powers of the European Parliament in the field of international agreements, which fell within the scope of ordinary legislative procedures. It stressed the need to: · ensure that Parliament is informed in advance by the Commission of its intention to launch an international negotiation, that it had a genuine opportunity to express an informed opinion on the negotiating mandates, and that its opinion was taken into account; · consider the participation of Members of the European Parliament as observers in negotiations on international agreements; · see that Parliament was immediately, fully and accurately informed at all stages of the procedures for concluding international agreements, including agreements concluded in the area of CFSP, and be given access to the Union’s negotiation texts. The report called for the adoption of a Quadripartite Memorandum of Understanding between the European Parliament, the Council, the Commission and the EEAS on the coherent and effective provision of information in the area of external relations. Constitutional dynamic: Members considered that one of the major challenges to the Lisbon Treaty’s constitutional framework was the risk of intergovernmentalism jeopardising the ‘community method’, thus weakening the role of Parliament and the Commission to the benefit of the institutions representing the Member States’ governments. They drew attention to the need to involve at an earlier stage not only Parliament but also the Council in the preparation of the Commission’s annual work programme, and stressed the importance of ensuring there is realistic and reliable programming that could be effectively implemented and provide the basis for interinstitutional planning. In order to increase the political accountability of the Commission to Parliament, a mid-term review to assess the overall fulfilment by the Commission of the announced mandate could be envisaged.
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A7-0120/2014
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2014/02/11
Vote in committee, 1st reading/single reading
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2013/07/04
Committee referral announced in Parliament, 1st reading/single reading
Documents
- Decision by Parliament, 1st reading/single reading: T7-0249/2014
- Committee report tabled for plenary, single reading: A7-0120/2014
Amendments | Dossier |
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2013/2130(INI)
2013/12/17
LIBE
15 amendments...
Amendment 1 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 1 1. Points out that European Parliament
Amendment 10 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 4 a (new) 4 a. Highlights that the European Parliament should also strengthen its autonomous impact assessment on fundamental rights in relation to legislative proposals and amendments under examination in the legislative process and set a monitoring "human rights violations watch mechanisms";
Amendment 11 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 4 a (new) 4a. Reminds the Commission to act on Article 17(1) of the Treaty on European Union, according to which the Commission initiates the Union’s annual and multiannual programming with a view to achieving interinstitutional agreements;
Amendment 12 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 5 5. With a view to ensuring sincere cooperation, open and continuous dialogue between the institutions involved in the legislative process, urges the Council to consider making it possible
Amendment 13 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 5 a (new) 5a. Welcomes the fact that, with the Treaty of Lisbon, greater democratisation is also linked to greater participation by national parliaments in the procedure for adopting legislative acts, particularly in relation to the principles of proportionality and subsidiarity;
Amendment 14 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 5 b (new) 5b. Points out that Article 17(8) of the Treaty on European Union expressly enshrines the principle that the Commission is politically accountable to the European Parliament, which is crucial to the proper functioning of the EU's political system;
Amendment 15 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 5 c (new) 5c. Stresses the need for sincere cooperation between the institutions involved in the legislative procedure in relation to exchanging documents, such as legal opinions, allowing for a constructive, frank and legally valid dialogue between institutions;
Amendment 2 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 1 1. Points out that Parliament’s legislative powers have been enhanced with the increased use of the codecision procedure since the entry into force of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union (TFEU);
Amendment 3 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 1 a (new) 1 a. Underlines that Article 2 TEU contains the list of common values, on which the Union is founded; believes that the respect for those values should be properly ensured both by the Union and the Member States; points out that a proper legislative and institutional system should be established in order to protect the values of the Union;
Amendment 4 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 1 b (new) 1 b. Recalls that the Parliament is now a fully-fledged institutional actor in the field of security policies, and is therefore entitled to participate actively in determining the features and priorities of that policies and in evaluating those instruments, to be conducted jointly by the European Parliament, national parliaments and the Council; believes that the Parliament ought to play a crucial role in the evaluation and definition of internal security policies as these have a profound impact on the fundamental rights of all those living in the EU; emphasises, therefore, the need to ensure these policies fall under the remit of the only directly elected European institution for scrutiny and democratic oversight;
Amendment 5 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 2 2. Emphasises the particular significance and consequence of the inclusion of the Charter of Fundamental Rights in the Lisbon Treaty; points out that the Charter has become legally binding on the European Union institutions and on Member States when implementing Union law thus transforming basic values into concrete rights;
Amendment 6 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 2 a (new) 2 a. Calls on all EU Institutions, Member States' governments and parliaments, to build on the new institutional and legal framework created by the Treaty of Lisbon in such a way as to devise a comprehensive internal human rights policy for the Union, which ensures effective accountability mechanisms at national and EU level to address human rights violations;
Amendment 7 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 2 b (new) 2 b. Recalls that the Treaty of Lisbon introduced the new right of European Citizens' Initiative (ECI); stresses the need for the removal of all technical and bureaucratic barriers that still hinder the effective use of the ECI and encourages active participation of citizens in shaping EU policies;
Amendment 8 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 3 3. Points out that the Treaty provides that a legislative act may delegate to the Commission the power to adopt non- legislative acts; calls on the Commission to make an adequate distinction between delegated and implementing acts when proposing legislation in order to ensure that the appropriate type of act is applied; believes that measures implying urgent temporary deviation from the rules established by the basic act should be adopted by means of delegated acts, where the basic act is adopted in the ordinary legislative procedure.
Amendment 9 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 4 4. Notes the Commission’s obligation to inform Parliament
source: PE-524.619
2013/12/19
INTA
18 amendments...
Amendment 1 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 1 1. Points out that the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union (TFEU) has expanded the scope of the Union
Amendment 10 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 4 4. Invites the Commission to reflect constructively with Parliament on the existing FA and its implementation, paying particular attention to the negotiation,
Amendment 11 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 4 4. Invites the Commission to reflect constructively with Parliament on the existing FA and its implementation, paying particular attention to the negotiation, adoption and implementation of international agreements; considers it essential to ensure that Parliament be fully and accurately informed at all stages, including access to negotiating texts, and that the Commission should be proactive and do its utmost to ensure such information flow; regrets the fact that on a number of occasions relevant information has reached Parliament through alternative channels rather than from the Commission;
Amendment 12 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 5 5. Urges the institutions to work closely together as regards delegated and implementing acts; understands that delegated acts can be a flexible and effective tool, but stresses the need to respect fully Parliament
Amendment 13 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 5 5. Urges the institutions to work closely together as regards delegated and implementing acts; understands that delegated acts can be a flexible and effective tool, but stresses the need to respect fully Parliament’s prerogatives and
Amendment 14 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 5 5. Urges the institutions to work closely together as regards delegated and implementing acts; understands that delegated acts can be a flexible and effective tool, but stresses the need to respect fully Parliament
Amendment 15 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 6 6. Warns against
Amendment 16 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 7 7. Regarding international agreements, recalls the prerogative of Parliament to ask the Council not to authorise the opening of negotiations until Parliament has stated its position on a proposed negotiating mandate, and believes that consideration should be given to an FA with the Council;
Amendment 17 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 7 7. Regarding international agreements, recalls the prerogative of Parliament to ask the Council not to authorise the opening of negotiations until Parliament has stated its position on a proposed negotiating mandate, and believes that consideration should be given to an FA with the Council; reminds the Commission of the need to abstain from provisional application of trade agreements before Parliament has given its consent to the conclusion thereof
Amendment 18 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 7 – point a (new) (a) Considers that, given the interests of both sides in exchanging information and best practices concerning mixed agreements and scrutiny of the executive, serious thought should be given to involving national parliaments and national experts more in the work of Parliament;
Amendment 2 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 1 1. Points out that the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union (TFEU) has expanded the scope of the Union’s exclusive competences in the field of Common Commercial Policy (CCP), which now embraces not only all the
Amendment 3 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 1 1. Points out that the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union (TFEU) has expanded the scope of the Union
Amendment 4 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 2 2. Highlights the importance of the EU institutions cooperating in a loyal and effective manner, within their respective competences, when considering legislation and international agreements with a view to anticipating trade and economic trends, identifying priorities and options, establishing mid- and long-term strategies, determining mandates for international agreements, analysing/drafting and adopting legislation and monitoring long- term initiatives in the field of CCP; underlines the importance of continuing the process of developing effective capacities, including the allocation of the necessary staff and financial resources, in order to achieve political objectives in the field of trade and investment while ensuring legal certainty, the consistency of the EU’s external action and respect for the principles and objectives enshrined in the Treaties; in this context, attaches great importance to the inclusion of human rights clauses in international agreements and of sustainable development chapters in trade and investment agreements, and expresses satisfaction with Parliament’s key role regarding the adoption of the accompanying roadmaps;
Amendment 5 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 2 2. Highlights the importance of the EU institutions cooperating in a loyal and effective manner, within their respective competences, when considering legislation and international agreements with a view to anticipating trade and economic trends, identifying priorities and options, establishing mid- and long-term strategies, determining mandates for international agreements, analysing/drafting and adopting legislation and monitoring the implementation of trade and investment agreements as well as long-
Amendment 6 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 2 2. Stresses the need to ensure a continuous flow of timely, accurate, comprehensive and impartial information enabling the high-quality analysis necessary to enhance the competences and sense of ownership of Parliament's policy-makers leading to greater inter- institutional synergy in the field of CCP while ensuring that Parliament is fully and accurately informed at all stages with the Commission being proactive while doing its utmost to ensure such information flow; stresses furthermore the importance of information being provided to Parliament with a view to ensuring that undesired situations should not arise leading possible misunderstandings between the institutions, appreciates in this regard the regular technical briefing sessions provided by the Commission on a number of topics; (a) Highlights the importance of the EU institutions cooperating in a loyal and effective manner, within their respective competences, when considering legislation and international agreements with a view
Amendment 7 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 2 2. Highlights the importance of the EU institutions cooperating in a loyal and effective manner, within their respective competences, when considering legislation and international agreements with a view to anticipating trade and economic trends, identifying priorities and options, establishing mid- and long-term strategies, determining mandates for international agreements, analysing/drafting and adopting legislation and monitoring long- term initiatives in the field of CCP; underlines the importance of continuing the process of developing effective capacities, including the allocation of the necessary staff and financial resources, in order to actively define and achieve political objectives in the field of trade and investment while ensuring legal certainty, the consistency of the EU’s
Amendment 8 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 3 3. Reiterates the need for the institutions to work together in the implementation of the Treaties, secondary legislation and the Framework Agreement1 (FA)
Amendment 9 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 4 source: PE-526.173
2013/12/20
JURI
3 amendments...
Amendment 1 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 6 6. Points out that Parliament welcomed, in principle, the introduction of delegated acts in Article 290 TFEU as providing greater scope for oversight
Amendment 2 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 7 7. Highlights the greater role given to national parliaments in the Lisbon Treaty and stresses that, alongside the role which they play in monitoring respect for the principles of subsidiarity and proportionality, they can and do make positive contributions in the framework of the Political Dialogue; considers
Amendment 3 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 7 7. Highlights the greater role given to national parliaments in the Lisbon Treaty and stresses that, alongside the role which they play in monitoring respect for the principles of subsidiarity and proportionality, they can and do make positive contributions in the framework of the Political Dialogue; considers that the active role which the national parliaments can play in guiding the members of the Council of Ministers and good cooperation between the European Parliament and the
source: PE-526.193
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