Activities of Gilles LEBRETON related to 2022/2051(INL)
Plenary speeches (1)
Proposals of the European Parliament for the amendment of the Treaties (debate)
Shadow opinions (1)
OPINION on proposals of the European Parliament for the amendment of the Treaties
Legal basis opinions (0)
Amendments (37)
Amendment 2 #
Draft opinion
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas the common agricultural policy (‘CAP’) has a central role in the developrole of the CAP is to support the Member States in implement ofing the Union’s rural areas, where it constitutes a crucial element in the development of agricultural activityir national strategic plans, so that they can ensure food self- sufficiency in Europe, the economic sustainability of agriculture, the development of rural areas, a decent income for farmers and sufficient generational renewal;
Amendment 12 #
Draft opinion
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas the CAP objectives have remained untouchchanged over the last six decades despite the far-reaching changes undergone by it in line with the changes in society’s priorities and expectations;
Amendment 19 #
Draft opinion
Recital C
Recital C
C. whereas the Conference puts forward proposals and measures impacting agriculture and rural areas towards food self-sufficiency and more climate and environmental sustainability;
Amendment 43 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 – indent 1 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Paragraph 2 – indent 1 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Amendment 76 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 – indent 1 – paragraph 1 – point e
Paragraph 2 – indent 1 – paragraph 1 – point e
(e) to ensure a socially sustainable agriculture by promoting decent working and employment conditions and sufficient generational renewal.
Amendment 278 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas amending the Treaties is necessary, not as an end in itself, but in the interest of all Union citizens, as these amendments aim to reshape the Union in a way that will enhance its capacity to actstrengthen the sovereignty of the Member States, asnd weill as itsenhance its effectiveness, flexibility, democratic legitimacy and accountability;
Amendment 278 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas amending the Treaties is necessary, not as an end in itself, but in the interest of all Union citizens, as these amendments aim to reshape the Union in a way that will enhance its capacity to actstrengthen the sovereignty of the Member States, asnd weill as itsenhance its effectiveness, flexibility, democratic legitimacy and accountability;
Amendment 281 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital D
Recital D
D. whereas the Union’s institutional framework, and in particular its decision -making process, especially that in the Council, is barely adequate for a Union ofcontinues to be effective in protecting the sovereignty and interests of the 27 Member States; whereas the prospect of future enlargements makes a reform of the Treaties inevitablikely; whereas this reform must move towards a Union that is more flexible with regard to specific national characteristics and more respectful of an enhanced subsidiarity principle;
Amendment 281 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital D
Recital D
D. whereas the Union’s institutional framework, and in particular its decision -making process, especially that in the Council, is barely adequate for a Union ofcontinues to be effective in protecting the sovereignty and interests of the 27 Member States; whereas the prospect of future enlargements makes a reform of the Treaties inevitablikely; whereas this reform must move towards a Union that is more flexible with regard to specific national characteristics and more respectful of an enhanced subsidiarity principle;
Amendment 288 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Highlights the importance of reforming decision-making in the Union to more accurately reflect a bicameral system by further empowering the European Parliament, and by changing the voting mechanism in the Councildemocratic system based on the Member States, in which the citizens rightfully put their trust;
Amendment 288 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Highlights the importance of reforming decision-making in the Union to more accurately reflect a bicameral system by further empowering the European Parliament, and by changing the voting mechanism in the Councildemocratic system based on the Member States, in which the citizens rightfully put their trust;
Amendment 292 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. DemandRejects the strengthening of the Union’s capacity to act by considerably increasing the number of areas where actions are decided by qualified majority voting (QMV) and through the ordinary legislative procedure (OLP); considers that these proposals bear no relation to the citizens’ priorities and form part of a federalist political agenda that is in no way appropriate for the Union’s organisation and identity;
Amendment 292 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. DemandRejects the strengthening of the Union’s capacity to act by considerably increasing the number of areas where actions are decided by qualified majority voting (QMV) and through the ordinary legislative procedure (OLP); considers that these proposals bear no relation to the citizens’ priorities and form part of a federalist political agenda that is in no way appropriate for the Union’s organisation and identity;
Amendment 295 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
Amendment 295 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
Amendment 317 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. ProposesQuestions the relevance of the introduction of an consultative EU referendum on matters relevant to the Union’s actions and policies; calls forrejects the strengthening of the instruments for citizens’ participation in the EU decision- making process within the framework of representative democracyas they are a serious breach of the actual democratic will expressed in elections; opposes any creation of citizens’ panels, which cannot under any circumstances be regarded as representative of the citizens of the Member States; points out that such an idea poses serious problems in terms of the selection of citizens, the organisation of such agoras in the EU Member States, the costs associated with the contributions and payment of the citizens, and the real and continuous participation of those citizens throughout the process;
Amendment 317 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. ProposesQuestions the relevance of the introduction of an consultative EU referendum on matters relevant to the Union’s actions and policies; calls forrejects the strengthening of the instruments for citizens’ participation in the EU decision- making process within the framework of representative democracyas they are a serious breach of the actual democratic will expressed in elections; opposes any creation of citizens’ panels, which cannot under any circumstances be regarded as representative of the citizens of the Member States; points out that such an idea poses serious problems in terms of the selection of citizens, the organisation of such agoras in the EU Member States, the costs associated with the contributions and payment of the citizens, and the real and continuous participation of those citizens throughout the process;
Amendment 325 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Proposes to establish exclusive UnionMember State competence for the environment and biodiversity as well as negotiations on climate change, in accordance with the subsidiarity principle;
Amendment 325 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Proposes to establish exclusive UnionMember State competence for the environment and biodiversity as well as negotiations on climate change, in accordance with the subsidiarity principle;
Amendment 329 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. PropoRefuses to further develop Union shared competences in the areas of energy, foreign affairs, external security and defence, external border policy in the area of as they are integral to the sovereignty, freedom, and security and justice, and cross-border-infrastructureof the Member States;
Amendment 329 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. PropoRefuses to further develop Union shared competences in the areas of energy, foreign affairs, external security and defence, external border policy in the area of as they are integral to the sovereignty, freedom, and security and justice, and cross-border-infrastructureof the Member States;
Amendment 331 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. ProOpposes that the subsidiarity review by the European Court of Justice being strengthened; calls for the opinion of regional parliaments with legislative powers to be taken into account in thsocial and political issues to be dealt with at the most immediate or closest level to the citizens that enables them to be reasoned opinions on legislative drafts of national parliaments; proposes to extend the deadline for “yellow card” procedures to 12 weekslved; proposes, therefore, that the EU’s competences in the fields of defence, foreign affairs, taxation, the environment, culture, education and energy be reduced;
Amendment 331 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. ProOpposes that the subsidiarity review by the European Court of Justice being strengthened; calls for the opinion of regional parliaments with legislative powers to be taken into account in thsocial and political issues to be dealt with at the most immediate or closest level to the citizens that enables them to be reasoned opinions on legislative drafts of national parliaments; proposes to extend the deadline for “yellow card” procedures to 12 weekslved; proposes, therefore, that the EU’s competences in the fields of defence, foreign affairs, taxation, the environment, culture, education and energy be reduced;
Amendment 335 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
Amendment 335 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
Amendment 353 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
Paragraph 21
21. Calls forRejects categorically the establishment of a defence union including permanently stationed European military units, a permanent rapid deployment capacity, under the operational command of the Union; proposes that joint procurement and the development of armaments be financed by the Union through a dedicated budget under parliamentary co- decision and scrutiny and proposes that the competences of the European Defence Agency be adjusted accordingly; notes that clauses with regard to national traditions of neutrality and NATO membership would not be affected by these changes;
Amendment 353 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
Paragraph 21
21. Calls forRejects categorically the establishment of a defence union including permanently stationed European military units, a permanent rapid deployment capacity, under the operational command of the Union; proposes that joint procurement and the development of armaments be financed by the Union through a dedicated budget under parliamentary co- decision and scrutiny and proposes that the competences of the European Defence Agency be adjusted accordingly; notes that clauses with regard to national traditions of neutrality and NATO membership would not be affected by these changes;
Amendment 372 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 28
Paragraph 28
28. Suggests that the promotion of democratic values, good governance, human rights and sustainability as well as foreign investment, investment protection and economic security be included in the scope of the common commercial policy; proposes that the European Parliament and the Council, upon a recommendation from the Commission, open trade negotiations; proposes to establish a permanent mechanism for the screening of foreign direct investmentProposes that the Council, upon a recommendation from the Commission, open trade negotiations;
Amendment 372 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 28
Paragraph 28
28. Suggests that the promotion of democratic values, good governance, human rights and sustainability as well as foreign investment, investment protection and economic security be included in the scope of the common commercial policy; proposes that the European Parliament and the Council, upon a recommendation from the Commission, open trade negotiations; proposes to establish a permanent mechanism for the screening of foreign direct investmentProposes that the Council, upon a recommendation from the Commission, open trade negotiations;
Amendment 380 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 32
Paragraph 32
32. Calls forOpposes the creation of an integrated European energy union; suggests that the Union’s energy system must be affordable and based on energy efficiency, renewable energieslow-carbon energies, including nuclear, and in conformity with international agreements to mitigate climate change;
Amendment 380 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 32
Paragraph 32
32. Calls forOpposes the creation of an integrated European energy union; suggests that the Union’s energy system must be affordable and based on energy efficiency, renewable energieslow-carbon energies, including nuclear, and in conformity with international agreements to mitigate climate change;
Amendment 389 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 34
Paragraph 34
34. Calls for common minimum standards for the acquisition of Union citizenship by third-country nationals, as well as for commonEncourages Member States to discuss strict minimum standards for long- term visas and residency permits to prevent the sale and abuse of citizenship and residency;
Amendment 389 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 34
Paragraph 34
34. Calls for common minimum standards for the acquisition of Union citizenship by third-country nationals, as well as for commonEncourages Member States to discuss strict minimum standards for long- term visas and residency permits to prevent the sale and abuse of citizenship and residency;
Amendment 391 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 35
Paragraph 35
35. Proposes that the Union’s common immigration policy be strengthened by taking appropriate and necessary measures to ensure theies of the Member States and the Union be strengthened by taking drastic measures aimed at completely prevention ofng illegal crossings and for; proposes that the Union’s migration policy to take into account the economic and social stability of Member States, the availability of skilled labour to the single market, as well as the efficient management of migration, taking into account the fair treatment of thirdMember States’ right to cultural and political continuity, and the preservation of historical demographic balances within the nations on our country nationalsinent;
Amendment 391 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 35
Paragraph 35
35. Proposes that the Union’s common immigration policy be strengthened by taking appropriate and necessary measures to ensure theies of the Member States and the Union be strengthened by taking drastic measures aimed at completely prevention ofng illegal crossings and for; proposes that the Union’s migration policy to take into account the economic and social stability of Member States, the availability of skilled labour to the single market, as well as the efficient management of migration, taking into account the fair treatment of thirdMember States’ right to cultural and political continuity, and the preservation of historical demographic balances within the nations on our country nationalsinent;
Amendment 398 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 40 a (new)
Paragraph 40 a (new)
40a. Emphasises that, if allowed under their constitutions, Member States should put to a referendum any changes to the EU Treaties;
Amendment 398 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 40 a (new)
Paragraph 40 a (new)
40a. Emphasises that, if allowed under their constitutions, Member States should put to a referendum any changes to the EU Treaties;