48 Amendments of Jean-François JALKH related to 2018/0243(COD)
Amendment 7 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 8
Recital 8
(8) The implementation of this Regulation should be guided by the five priorities established in the Global Strategy for the European Union’s Foreign and Security Policy (the 'Global Strategy')59, presented on 19 June 2016, which represents the Union's vision and the framework for united and responsible external engagement in partnership with others, to advance its values and interests. The Union should enhance partnerships, promote policy dialogue and collective responses to challenges of global concern. Its action should support the Union’s interests and values in all its aspects, including preserving peace, preventing conflicts, strengthening international security, fighting root causes of irregular migration and assisting populations, countries and regions confronting natural or man-made disasters, supporting trade policy, economic diplomacy and economic cooperation, promoting digital solutions and technologies, and fostering the international dimension of Union’s policies. In promoting its interests, the Union should comply with, and promote, the principles of respect for high social and environmental standards, for the rule of law, for international law and for human citizens’ rights. _________________ 59 "“Shared Vision, Common Action: A Stronger Europe. A gGlobal Strategy for the European Union's Foreign and Security Policy"”, June 2016.
Amendment 13 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 17
Recital 17
(17) This Regulation should reflect the need to focus on strategic priorities, both geographically – the European Neighbourhood and Africa, as well as countries that are fragile and most in need, but also thematically – security, migration, and climate change and human rights.
Amendment 14 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 19
Recital 19
(19) The European Neighbourhood Policy, as reviewed in 201562, aims at the stabilisation of neighbouring countries and strengthening resilience, particularly by boosting economic development, as the Union's main political priorities. In order to attain its objective, the reviewed European Neighbourhood Policy has been focusing on four priority areas: good governance, democracy, the rule of law and humanand citizens’ rights, with a particular focus ion engaging further with civil society, but without interfering in any State’s internal affairs; economic development; security; migration and mobility, including tackling the root causes of irregular migration and forced displacement. Differentiation and enhanced mutual ownership are the hallmark of the European Neighbourhood Policy, recognising different levels of engagement, and reflecting the interests of each country concerning the nature and focus of its partnership with the Union. _________________ 62 Joint communication to the European Parliament, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions, "Review of the European Neighbourhood policy", 18 November 2015.
Amendment 15 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 20
Recital 20
(20) This Regulation should support the implementation of a modernised association agreement with countries of the African, Caribbean and Pacific (ACP) Group of States and allow the EU and its ACP partners to develop further strong alliances on key global challenges, including migration. In particular, this Regulation should support the continuation of the established cooperation between the Union and the African Union in line with the Joint Africa- EU Strategy and build on the future EU- ACP agreement after 2020, including through a continental approach towards Africa.
Amendment 18 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 25
Recital 25
(25) Whilst democracy and human rights, including gender equality and women's empowermentcitizens’ rights should be reflected throughout the implementation of this Regulation, Union assistance under the thematic programmes for human rights and democracy and civil society organissecurity and migrations should have a specific complementary and additional role by virtue of its global nature and its independence of action from the consent of the governments and public authorities of the third countries concerned.
Amendment 22 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 29
Recital 29
(29) It is essential to further step up cooperation on migration with partner countries, reaping the benefits of well- managed and regular migration and effectively addressing irregular migrati the migration phenomenon. Such cooperation should contribute to ensuring access to international protection, addressing the root causes of irregular migrationemigration to Europe, enhancing border management and pursuing efforts in the fight against irregular migration, trafficking in human beings and migrant smuggling, and working on returns, readmission and reintegration where relevant, on the basis of mutual accountability and full respect ofor humanitarian and human rights obligations. Therefore, third countries' effective cooperation with the Union in this area should be an integral element in the general principles of this Regulation. An iIncreased coherence between immigration and development cooperation policies is important to ensure that development assistance supports partner countries in their efforts to manage their migration flows more effectively. This cooperation should accordingly be made subject to the requirement that the State concerned exercise strict control at its borders and over migrant flows moving through its territory. This Regulation should contribute to a coordinated, holistic and structured approach to immigration, maximising the synergies and applying the necessary leverage.
Amendment 23 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 30
Recital 30
(30) This Regulation should enable the Union to respond to challenges, needs and opportunities related to migration, in complementarity with Union migration policy. To contribute to that end, and without prejudice to unforeseen circumstances, 10% of its financial envelope is expected to be dedicated to addressing the root causes of irregular mass immigration and forced displacement and to supporting migrationthe management and governanceof migration flows, including the protecremigration of refugees and migrants' rights within the objectives of this Regulationillegal immigrants and rejected asylum seekers.
Amendment 25 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 39
Recital 39
(39) External actions are often implemented in a highly volatile environment requiring continuous and rapid adaptation to the evolving needs of Union partners and to global challenges to humancitizens’ rights, democracy and good governance, security and stability, climate change and environment, oceans, and the migration crisis and its root causes. Reconciling the principle of predictability with the need to react rapidly to new needs consequently means adapting the financial implementation of the programmes. To increase the ability of the EU to respond to unforeseen needs, building on the successful experience of the European Development Fund (EDF), an amount should be left unallocated as an emerging challenges and priorities cushion. It should be mobilised in accordance with the procedures established in this Regulation.
Amendment 28 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point b
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point b
(b) at global level, to consolidate and support democracy, rule of law and human rights, support civil society organisations, further stability and peace and address other global challenges including migration and mobility;
Amendment 29 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point a
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point a
(a) HumanCitizens’ Rights and Democracy;:
Amendment 32 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – point b – indent 1
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – point b – indent 1
– Human RightMigration Crisis Mand Democracyagement EUR 1 500 million,
Amendment 34 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 1
Article 8 – paragraph 1
1. The Union shall seek to promote, develop and consolidate the principles of democracy, the rule of law and respect for humancitizens’ rights and fundamental freedoms on which it is founded, through dialogue and cooperation with partner countries and regions.
Amendment 35 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 2
Article 8 – paragraph 2
Amendment 36 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 4 – point a
Article 9 – paragraph 4 – point a
(a) where requirements cannot be met by recourse to non-military actors to adequately reach Union objectives under this Regulation and there is a threat to the existence of functioning State institutions or to the protection of humancitizens’ rights and fundamental freedoms and State institutions cannot cope with that threat; and
Amendment 37 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – point d
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – point d
Amendment 38 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 1
Article 17 – paragraph 1
1. Indicatively 10 % of the financial envelope set out in Article 4(2)(a) to supplement the country financial allocations referred to in Article 12 shall be allocated to partner countries listed in Annex I in order to implement the performance-based approach. The performance-based allocations shall be decided on the basis of their progress towards democracy, human rights, rule of law, cooperation on migration, economic governance and reforms. The progress of partner countries shall be assessed annually.
Amendment 39 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 2
Article 17 – paragraph 2
2. The performance-based approach shall not apply to support to civil society, people-to-people contacts, including cooperation between local authorities, support for the improvement of human rights, or crisis-related support measures. In the event of serious or persistent degradation of democracy, human rights or rule of law, support to these actions may be increased.
Amendment 40 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 21 – paragraph 4
Article 21 – paragraph 4
4. In the event of duly justified imperative grounds of urgency, such as crises including natural or man-made disasters, immediate threats to democracy, the rule of law, human rights or fundamental freedoms, the Commission may adopt action plans and measures or amendments to existing action plans and measures, as immediately applicable implementing acts, in accordance with the procedure referred to in Article 35(4).
Amendment 41 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 23 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point a
Article 23 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point a
Amendment 42 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 23 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point b
Article 23 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point b
(b) grants, where appropriate without the need for co-financing, to finance actions in the most difficult conditions where the publication of a call for proposals would be inappropriate, including situations where there is a serious lack of fundamental freedoms, or where human security is most at risk or where human rights organisations and defenders operate under the most difficult conditions. Such grants shall not exceed EUR 1 000 000 and shall have a duration of up to 18 months, which may be extended by a further 12 months in the event of objective and unforeseen obstacles to their implementation;
Amendment 43 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 23 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point c
Article 23 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point c
Amendment 44 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 23 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2
Article 23 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2
Budget support as referred to in point (c) of paragraph 1, including through sector reform performance contracts, shall be based on country ownership, mutual accountability and shared commitments to universal values, democracy, human rights, the rule of lawsovereignty, and the preservation of peoples, and aims at strengthening partnerships between the Union and partner countries. It shall include reinforced policy dialogue, capacity development, and improved governance, complementing partners' efforts to collect more and spend better in order to support sustainable and inclusive economic growth and jobs and poverty eradication.
Amendment 45 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 24 – paragraph 2
Article 24 – paragraph 2
2. Without prejudice to the limitations inherent to the nature and objectives of the action, participation in procurement, grant and prize award procedures for actions financed under the Human Rights and Democracy and Stability and Peace programmes as well as rapid response actions, shall be open without limitations.
Amendment 46 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 24 – paragraph 12
Article 24 – paragraph 12
Amendment 48 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – part A – point 1 – point b
Annex II – part A – point 1 – point b
(b) Strengthening the protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms;:
Amendment 49 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – part A – point 1 – point c
Annex II – part A – point 1 – point c
(c) Promoting the fight against discrimination in all its forms, and the principle of equality, in particular gender equality and the rights of persons belonging to minorities;
Amendment 50 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – part A – point 2 – point b
Annex II – part A – point 2 – point b
(b) Enhancing efforts for the adoption of policies and appropriate investment to promote women and young people’s rightsthe rights of the most vulnerable, to facilitate their engagement in social, civic and economic life, and to ensure their full contribution to inclusive growth and sustainable development;
Amendment 51 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – part A – point 2 – point d
Annex II – part A – point 2 – point d
(d) Giving special attention to those who are disadvantaged, vulnerable and marginalised, inter aliaos children, older persons, persons with disabilities, LGBTI persons and indigenous peoples. This includes promoting the transition from institutional to community-based care for children;
Amendment 52 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – part A – point 2 – point r
Annex II – part A – point 2 – point r
(r) Promoting the dignity and resilience of long-term forcibly displaced persons and their temporary inclusion in the economic and social life of host countries and host communities, and preparing in the best possible way for their readmission to their countries of origin.
Amendment 53 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – part A – point 3 – point a
Annex II – part A – point 3 – point a
(a) Strengthening partnerships on migration and mobility based on an integrated and balanced approach, covering all aspects of migration including assistance in implementing Union bilateral or regional agreements and arrangements, including, mobility partnerships and remigration;
Amendment 54 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – part A – point 3 – point c
Annex II – part A – point 3 – point c
(c) Addressing and mitigating root causes of irregular migration and forced displacement; by fostering partnerships with third countries with a view to readmission of their nationals;
Amendment 55 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – part A – point 3 – point d
Annex II – part A – point 3 – point d
(d) Tackling irregular migration, trafficking in human beings, smuggling of migrants, and smugglers; stepping up cooperation on integrated border management;
Amendment 56 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – part A – point 3 – point e
Annex II – part A – point 3 – point e
(e) Strengthening scientific, technical, human and institutional capacity for the management of migration in order to protect European States from harmful effects;
Amendment 57 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – part A – point 3 – point f
Annex II – part A – point 3 – point f
(f) Supporting effective and human rights based migration policies including protection programmesmigration policies providing for sound management of Union borders and the remigration of every illegal immigrant;
Amendment 58 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – part A – point 3 – point g
Annex II – part A – point 3 – point g
(g) Promoting conditions for facilitating legal remigration and well- managed mobility, people-to-people contacts,; maximising the development impact of remigration on the development of States;
Amendment 59 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – part A – point 3 – point h
Annex II – part A – point 3 – point h
(h) Ensuring protection of migrants and forcibly displaced personsrefugees admitted temporarily to European soil;
Amendment 60 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – part A – point 3 – point i
Annex II – part A – point 3 – point i
(i) Supporting development-based solutions forsolutions to develop processes for the return of forcibly displaced persons andto their host communitiescountries of origin;
Amendment 61 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – part A – point 3 – point j
Annex II – part A – point 3 – point j
Amendment 62 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – part A – point 5 – point j
Annex II – part A – point 5 – point j
(j) Fostering universal access to sustainable energy, promoting a low- carbon, climate -resilient, resource- efficient and circular economy in line with the Paris Agreement on Climate Change;
Amendment 63 #
— Contributing to advancing the fundamental values of democracy, the rule of law, the universality and indivisibility of human rights, respect for human dignity, the principles of non- discrimination, equality and solidarity, and respect for the principles of the United Nations Charter and international law.
Amendment 64 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – point 1 – indent 2
Annex III – point 1 – indent 2
Amendment 65 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – point 1 – indent 3
Annex III – point 1 – indent 3
— Upholding human rights and fundamental freedoms for all, contributing to forging societies in which participation, non-discrimination, tolerance, justice and accountability, solidarity and equality prevail. Respect for and observance of human rights and fundamental freedoms for all shall be monitored, promoted and strengthened in accordance with the principles of universality, indivisibility and interdependence of human rights. The scope of the programme includes civil, political, economic, social and cultural rights. Human rights challenges shall be addressed while invigorating civil society and protecting and empowering human rights defenders, also in relation to shrinking space for their action. The scope of the programme includes civil, political, economic, social and cultural rights.
Amendment 66 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – point 1 – indent 5
Annex III – point 1 – indent 5
Amendment 67 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – point 3 – point 1 – paragraph 1 – point d
Annex III – point 3 – point 1 – paragraph 1 – point d
(d) conflict prevention and crisis response, including migration crises;
Amendment 68 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – point 4 – part A – point 2 – point c
Annex III – point 4 – part A – point 2 – point c
(c) Supporting global action on reducing all dimensions of inequalities, such as the gapspromoting a complementary relationship between girls/women and boys/women, to ensure that everyone has an equal opportunity to take part in economic and social life.
Amendment 69 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – point 4 – part A – point 4 – point d a (new)
Annex III – point 4 – part A – point 4 – point d a (new)
(da) Working on a global approach to the challenge of African demography;
Amendment 70 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – point 1 – paragraph 1 – point b
Annex IV – point 1 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) a situation posing a threat to democracy, law and order, the protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms, or the security and safety of individuals, in particular those exposed to gender-based violence in situations of instability;
Amendment 71 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex V – paragraph 1 – point f
Annex V – paragraph 1 – point f
(f) contribute, by promoting sustainable development, to addressing specific root causes of irregular migration, as well as fostering the resilience of transit and host communities, and contributing to the sustainable reintegration of migrants returning to their countries of origin, with due regard to the strengthening of the rule of law, good governance and humanhile promoting good governance and respect for citizens’ rights.