8 Amendments of Olivier CHASTEL related to 2020/2196(INI)
Amendment 54 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Deplores the fact that internal border controls are continuing to be introduced by some Member States as a unilateral response to new challenges, before they have given proper consideration to the common European interest in maintaining Schengen as an area without internal border controls; reiterates its call on the Commission to exercise appropriate scrutiny over the application of the Schengen acquis, including through the use of infringement procedures, and underlines the urgent need to enhance mutual trust and cooperation among the Schengen states and appropriate governance for the Schengen area; recalls that despite identifying significant shortcomings in the implementation of the Schengen acquis, the Commission has been slow or outright reluctant to initiate infringement proceedings, thereby contributing to the existing enforcement gap;
Amendment 57 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Reiterates the need for Member States to respect the law as enshrined in the Treaties and the Charter of Fundamental Rights, and to implement border measures in a lawful and non-discriminatory way;
Amendment 130 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 a (new)
Paragraph 10 a (new)
10a. Points out that despite the Commission adopting 198 evaluation reports in the period 2015-2019, only 45 Schengen evaluations have been closed; calls on the Member States to step up implementation of evaluation findings and Council recommendations;
Amendment 133 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 b (new)
Paragraph 10 b (new)
10b. Calls on the Commission to allocate sufficient resources to ensure a comprehensive evaluation of the Schengen system, including by increasing the number of on-site visits in the Member States; notes that announcing to the Member State concerned an 'unannounced' visit 24 hours in advance defeats the purpose of unannounced visits and requests a change of practice;
Amendment 134 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 c (new)
Paragraph 10 c (new)
10c. Notes that a Schengen evaluation cycle takes on average two years; calls on the Commission and the Council to speed up the process, in particular the adoption of Council recommendations, which takes on average 32 weeks;
Amendment 135 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 d (new)
Paragraph 10 d (new)
10d. Highlights the recurrent deficiencies and areas of improvement in the Schengen system identified by the Commission: incomplete or non-conform transposition, implementation and application of pertinent Schengen acquis; insufficient number of staff and inadequate qualification and/or training; diverging and inconsistent national practices due to incoherent implementation of the Schengen acquis; fragmented administrative structures with insufficient coordination and integration of the different authorities; and practical, technological and regulatory barriers to cooperation within the Schengen area; recalls that these problems constitute fundamental obstacles to the proper functioning of Schengen and urges the Member States to finally give them appropriate attention;
Amendment 172 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 a (new)
Paragraph 15 a (new)
15a. Recalls that in light of the continued threats posed by transnational crime and the establishment of the European Public Prosecutor's Office, the fragmented legal framework in the area of police cooperation in Europe is insufficient; calls on the Commission to come forward with legislative proposals to strengthen police cooperation, including by enhancing the role of Europol and developing a synergistic relationship with the EPPO, supplemented with initiatives aiming to reinforce public oversight and accountability of police action;
Amendment 178 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 a (new)
Paragraph 16 a (new)
16a. Welcomes, that as of 1 January 2021, Ireland has begun to apply parts of the Schengen acquis; notes that Ireland's participation will benefit the security and well-being of citizens all over Europe, in particular in light of the UK's new status as a third country; encourages Ireland to join the Schengen system in full to further strengthen border management and security cooperation in Europe, without prejudice to the special arrangements governing the North/South border.