Activities of Roberta ANGELILLI related to 2011/0344(COD)
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REPORT on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing for the period 2014 to 2020 the Rights and Citizenship Programme PDF (651 KB) DOC (638 KB)
Amendments (29)
Amendment 48 #
Proposal for a regulation
Title 1
Title 1
Proposal for a REGULATION OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL establishing for the period 2014 to 2020 the Equality, Rights and Citizenship Programme (Text with EEA relevance)
Amendment 61 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 5
Recital 5
(5) Non-discrimination based on sex, racial or ethnic origin religion or belief, disability, age or sexual orientation, protection of children and equality between women and men, as enshrined in Articles 2 and 3 of the Treaty on European Union, Articles 8, 10 and 19 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union and Articles 21, 23 and 24 of the Charter of Fundamental rights of the European Union, are values common to the Member States. Combating all forms of discrimination is an ongoing goal which requires coordinated action, including by the allocation of funding.
Amendment 73 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 7
Recital 7
(7) Violence against women in all its formsPhysical, sexual and psychological violence against children, young people, women, other groups at risk and vulnerable persons, including threats of such acts, coercion or arbitrary deprivation of liberty, whether occurring in public or private life, constitutes a violation of fundamental rights and a serious health scourge. Such violence is present throughout the Union andbreach of their right to life, safety, freedom, dignity and physical and emotional integrity and a serious threat to the physical and mental health of the victims of such violence. Such violence, being so widespread throughout the Community, constitutes a genuine violation of fundamental rights, a health scourge and an obstacle to the enjoyment of safe, free and just citizenship. Therefore, building on the experience of the previous DAPHNE programmes, coordinated action is necessary in order to address it. Taking action to combat violence against women contributes to the promotion of equality between women and men.
Amendment 80 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 8
Recital 8
(8) The Treaty requires the Union to promote the protection of the rights of the child pursuant to Article 3(3) of the Treaty on European Union, while combating discrimination. Children are more vulnerable, in particularespecially in a situation of poverty, social exclusion, disability or specific situations putting them at risk such as situations of neglect, abduction, disappearance, coercion, arbitrary deprivation of liberty and trafficking. Action should be taken to promote the rights of the child in all EU actions and contribute to the protection of children from exploitation, abuse, harm and violence, which pose a danger to theirconstitute a breach of their rights to survival, development, protection, dignity and physical or, mental healthand emotional integrity.
Amendment 90 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 10
Recital 10
(10) The Communication from the Commission on Europe 20207 sets out a strategy for smart, sustainable and inclusive growth. Supporting and promoting the rights of persons within the Union, the equality between women and men, tackling discrimination and inequalities, protecting the rights of more vulnerable persons and persons at risk, such as children, older and persons with disabilities and promoting citizenship contribute to the promotion of the specific objectives and flagship initiatives of the Europe 2020 Strategy.
Amendment 99 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13 a (new)
Recital 13 a (new)
(13a) Organisations - including non- governmental organisations - bodies, European level networks and harmonised services of social value, including those using Pan-European numbers, pursuing activities related to the objectives of the Programme, should be able to apply for appropriate funding for action grants and operating grants.
Amendment 102 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 17
Recital 17
(17) Implementing powersn order to operate the Programme, the power to adopt acts in accordance with Article 290 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union should be conferrdelegated ton the Commission in respect of the adoption of annual work programmes. Those powers should be exercised in accIt is of particular impordtance with Regulation (EU) No 182/2011 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 February 2011, laying down the rules and general principles concerning mechanisms for control by Member States of the Commission's exercise of implementing powers. Given the annual amounts concerned, the budgetary implications can be considered as non-substantial. Therefore, the advisory procedure should applythat the Commission carry 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 to the Council.
Amendment 104 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1
Article 1 – paragraph 1
1. This Regulation establishes the European Union Programme on Equality, Rights and Citizenship, hereinafter referred to as ‘the Programme’.
Amendment 105 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. The European added value of an action shall be assessed on the dissemination and exchange of information, experience and good practices; the promotion of an innovative approach; the joint establishment of priorities; the development of networking as appropriate; the motivation and mobilisation of all parties concerned and Europe-wide awareness-raising campaigns against violence and discrimination.
Amendment 117 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) to promote the effective implementation of the principles of non discrimination on the grounds of sex, racial or ethnic origin, religion or belief, disability, age or sexual orientation, including equality between women and men and the rights of persons with disabilities and of the elderly;
Amendment 124 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point b a (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point b a (new)
(ba) to promote equality between women and men and ensure that a gender equality perspective is taken into account in defining and implementing all the policies and activities of the Union;
Amendment 129 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point b b (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point b b (new)
(bb) to prevent and combat all forms of violence against and harassment, neglect, abuse and exploitation of young people, women, children and other vulnerable persons and persons at risk; to fight against all forms of violence (including domestic violence), as well as to protect victims of such violence;
Amendment 133 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point c
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point c
(c) to contribute to ensuring a high level of protection of personal data, including online data;
Amendment 136 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point c a (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point c a (new)
(ca) to fight against trafficking in human beings and sexual exploitation;
Amendment 142 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2
Article 4 – paragraph 2
2. The indicators to measure the achievement of the objectives set out in paragraph 1 shall be, inter alia, the European perceptionquantitative, qualitative, disaggregated and comparative data shall be collected periodically ofn the respect, exercise and implementation of these rights and the number of complaints.
Amendment 158 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – point c
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – point c
(c) Mutual learning, cooperation, coordination mechanism for cross-border cooperation, awareness raising and dissemination activities, such as identification of, and exchanges on, good practices, innovative approaches and experiences, organisation of peer review and mutual learning; organisation of conferences and seminars; organisation of awareness-raising and information campaigns, media campaigns and events, including corporate communicationtargeting specific audiences, including campaigns in the field of the prevention and the fight against violence, and the corporate communication of the legislation and of the political priorities of the European Union; compilation and publication of materials to disseminate information as well as results of the Programme; development, operation and maintenance of systems and tools using information and communication technologies;
Amendment 161 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – point d
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – point d
(d) Support for main actors, such as support for Member States when implementing Union law and policies; support for key European level networks and harmonised services of social value, including those using Pan-European numbers, organisations, including NGOs, whose activities are linked to the implementation of the objectives of the Programme; networking among specialised bodies and organisations, national, regional and local authorities at European level; funding of experts' networks; establishment and implementation of programmes of assistance to victims and groups at risk in the field of the prevention and the fight against violence; funding of European level observatories.
Amendment 168 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – title
Article 8 – title
Amendment 169 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 1
Article 8 – paragraph 1
1. The Commission shall implement the Union financial support in accordance with the Regulation (EU, Euratom) No XX/XX of XX on the financial rules applicable to the annual budget of the European Unionbe empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 9 concerning the adoption of annual work programmes.
Amendment 170 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 2
Article 8 – paragraph 2
Amendment 172 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 3
Article 8 – paragraph 3
Amendment 176 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – title
Article 9 – title
Amendment 177 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 1
Article 9 – paragraph 1
1. The Commission shall be assisted by a committee. That committee shall be a committee within the meaning of Regulation (EU) No 182/2011power to adopt delegated acts is conferred on the Commission subject to the conditions laid down in this Article.
Amendment 178 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 2
Article 9 – paragraph 2
2. WThere reference is made to this paragraph, Article 4 of Regulation (EU) No 182/2011 shall apply delegation of power referred to in Article 8 shall be conferred on the Commission from the date of entry into force of this Regulation until 31 December 2020.
Amendment 179 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 9 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. The delegation of power referred to in Article 8 may be revoked at any time by the European Parliament or by the Council. A decision of revocation 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 180 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 2 b (new)
Article 9 – paragraph 2 b (new)
2b. As soon as it adopts a delegated act, the Commission shall notify it simultaneously to the European Parliament and to the Council.
Amendment 181 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 2 c (new)
Article 9 – paragraph 2 c (new)
2c. A delegated act adopted pursuant to Article 8 shall enter into force only if no objection has been expressed either by the European Parliament or the Council within a period of 2 months of notification of that act to the European Parliament and the Council or if, before the expiry of that period, the European Parliament and the Council have both informed the Commission that they will not object. That period shall be extended by 2 months at the initiative of the European Parliament or the Council.
Amendment 183 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 1
Article 12 – paragraph 1
1. The Commission shall monitor the Programme regularly in order to follow the implementation of actions carried out under it in the areas of actions referred to in Article 5(1) and the achievement of the specific objectives referred to in Article 4. The monitoring shall also provide a means of assessing the way in which gender equality, child protection and anti- discrimination issues have been addressed across the programme's actions. Where relevant, indicators should be disaggregated by sex, age and disability.
Amendment 184 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 12 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Civil Society and Stakeholder consultations shall help providing indicators to measure the impact of the Programme and the achievement of its objectives.