Pierre KARLESKIND

Proposal for a decision
Recital 5

(5) The reporting requirements for certain third-country undertakings only apply as of financial year 2028. Since the time limit for the adoption of the delegated acts containing the complementary sustainability reporting obligations referred to in Article 29b(1), third subparagraph, of Directive 2013/34/EU will be postponed by 2 years, the time limit for the adoption of the sustainability reporting standards for certain third-country undertakings standards should also be postponed ~~by 2 years~~.

2023/12/15
Committee: JURI

2023/0368(COD)

Pierre KARLESKIND

Proposal for a decision
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1

Directive 2013/34/EU
Article 29b – paragraph 1 – third subparagraph

(1) In Article 29b(1), third subparagraph, introductory wording, ‘30 June 2024’ is replaced by ~~‘30 June 2026~~the following: ‘30 June 2025 for the sectors associated with oil and gas activities (upstream and mid-downstream), coal mining and mining activities, and financial activities that are included in Sections A to H and Section L of Annex I to Regulation (EC) No 1893/2006, and otherwise by March 2026'’;

2023/12/15
Committee: JURI

2023/0368(COD)

Pierre KARLESKIND

Bergur Løkke RASMUSSEN, Pierre KARLESKIND, Caroline NAGTEGAAL

Proposal for a directive
Recital 15 a (new)

(15a) Container loss reporting in Europe should improve data and knowledge on ocean container pollution to inform future international, European and national initiatives to reduce it.

Pierre KARLESKIND

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point a

Directive 2009/16
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – mb (new)

(m a) The Hong Kong International Convention for the Safe and Environmentally Sound Recycling of Ships (The Hong Kong Convention)

2023/10/13
Committee: TRAN

2023/0165(COD)

Pierre KARLESKIND

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point a a (new)

Directive 2009/16
Article 2 – paragraph 1a (new)

(a a) the following paragraph is inserted: 1a. MEPC80 (IMO standards) revised guidelines for the reduction of underwater noise from commercial shipping to address adverse impacts on marine life

2023/10/13
Committee: TRAN

2023/0165(COD)

Pierre KARLESKIND

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point a b (new)

Directive 2009/16
Article 2 – paragraph 25a (new)

(a b) the following paragraph is inserted: 25a ‘host State’ means a Member State to or from whose port(s) a ship or craft, flying a flag other than the flag of that Member State, is carrying out a short sea shipping voyage;

2023/10/13
Committee: TRAN

Pierre KARLESKIND

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 9 a (new)

(9 a) "(a) checks the certificates and documents listed in Annex IV required to be kept on board in accordance with Community maritime legislation and Conventions relating to safety ~~and security.~~ , security, seafarers working and living conditions, records of ship strike between cetaceans and vessels and records of container loss. " Or. en (Directive 2009/16/EC)

2023/10/13
Committee: TRAN

2023/0165(COD)

Pierre KARLESKIND

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 11

Directive 2009/16/EC
Article 11 – paragraph 4a (new)

4 a. Member States shall carry out an inspection in accordance with Annex II of Directive (EU) 2017/21101a each time the ro-ro passenger ship or high-speed passenger craft undergoes repairs, alterations and modifications of a major character, or when there is a change of management, a significant crew turnover or a transfer of class. __________________ 1a Directive (EU) 2017/2110 on a system of inspections for the safe operation of ro- ro passenger ships and high-speed passenger craft in regular service and amending Directive 2009/16/EC and repealing Council Directive 1999/35/EC

2023/10/13
Committee: TRAN

2023/0165(COD)

Pierre KARLESKIND

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 11 a (new)

Directive 2009/16
Article 15 – paragraph 1

~~Article 15 Safety and security guidelines and procedures~~ (11 a) paragraph 1 of Article 15 is replaced as follows: "1. Member States shall ensure that their inspectors follow the procedures and guidelines specified in Annex VI. and in article 24 of Directive (EU) 2022/9931a. " __________________ 1a Directive (EU) 2022/993 on the minimum level of training of seafarers Or. en (directive 2009/16)

2023/10/13
Committee: TRAN

Izaskun BILBAO BARANDICA, Pierre KARLESKIND, Catherine CHABAUD

Proposal for a directive
Recital 7

(7) Fishing vessels less than 15 metres in length are at present excluded from the scope of Directive 2009/18/EC, therefore the conduct of maritime accident investigations involving such fishing vessels is non-systematic and non- harmonised. Such vessels are more prone to capsizing and members of the crew falling overboard is relatively common. Therefore, there is a need to protect those fishing vessels, their crew and the environment as well as gathering data to be able to better prevent future accidents by introducing a preliminary assessment of very serious marine casualties involving fishing vessels less than 15 metres loength to determine whether the authorities should open a safety investigation as well as collecting data on the type of fisheries involved in accidents leading to very serious marine casualties.

2023/10/13
Committee: PECH

2023/0164(COD)

Izaskun BILBAO BARANDICA, Pierre KARLESKIND, Catherine CHABAUD

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3

Directive 2009/18/EC
Article 3 – paragraph 7 a (new)

7a. “fishing vessel” shall be understood in accordance with the definition contained in Article 4 of Regulation 1224/2009

2023/10/13
Committee: PECH

2023/0164(COD)

Izaskun BILBAO BARANDICA, Pierre KARLESKIND, Catherine CHABAUD

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 11

Directive 2009/18/EC
Article 14 – paragraph 1

1. Safety investigations carried out under this Directive shall result in a published report presented in a format defined by the competent investigation authority and in accordance with the relevant sections of Annex I. When the report concerns a fishing vessel, it shall also contain information on the type of fisheries it conducted at the time of the accident.

2023/10/13
Committee: PECH

2023/0164(COD)

Izaskun BILBAO BARANDICA, Pierre KARLESKIND, Catherine CHABAUD

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 14 – point b

Directive 2009/18/EC
Article 17 – paragraph 3

3. The investigation authorities of the Member States shall notify all very serious marine casualties to EMCIP. The Member States may decide upon and nominate the competent national authority or authorities to report on all other marine casualties and incidents. When the Commission is aware of a marine casualty or incident, it shall also report thereon to EMCIP. When the notification concerns a fishing vessel, it shall also contain information on the type of fisheries it conducted at the time of the accident.

2023/10/13
Committee: PECH

2023/0164(COD)

Izaskun BILBAO BARANDICA, Pierre KARLESKIND, Catherine CHABAUD

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 18

Directive 2009/18/EC
Article 23

The Commission shall by [OP: Please insert a date: ten years from the date of entry into force of this amending Directive] and every five years thereafter submit a report to the European Parliament and the Council on the implementation of, and compliance with, this Directive and, where appropriate, present proposals for improvements. When preparing this report the Commission shall, where appropriate, make use of information gathered by EU agencies such as EFCA and EMSA.

2023/10/13
Committee: PECH

Izaskun BILBAO BARANDICA, Pierre KARLESKIND, Catherine CHABAUD

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 1

(1) A number of legislative measures have been adopted at the Union in order to enhance maritime safety and security, to promote the sustainability, by also preventing pollution, and the decarbonisation of shipping and other maritime activities such as fisheries, and to facilitate the exchange of information and the digitalisation of the maritime sector. In order to be effective, such legislation should be applied in a proper and uniform manner throughout the Union. That would ensure a level playing field, reduce the distortion of competition resulting from the economic advantages enjoyed by non- complying ships and would reward the serious maritime players.

2023/10/13
Committee: PECH

2023/0163(COD)

Izaskun BILBAO BARANDICA, Pierre KARLESKIND, Catherine CHABAUD

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 1

(1) A number of legislative measures have been adopted at the Union in order to enhance maritime safety and security, to promote the sustainability, by also preventing pollution, and the decarbonisation of shipping and other maritime activities such as fisheries, and to facilitate the exchange of information and the digitalisation of the maritime sector. In order to be effective, such legislation should be applied in a proper and uniform manner throughout the Union. That would ensure a level playing field, reduce the distortion of competition resulting from the economic advantages enjoyed by non- complying ships and would reward the serious maritime players.

2023/10/13
Committee: PECH

2023/0163(COD)

Izaskun BILBAO BARANDICA, Pierre KARLESKIND, Catherine CHABAUD

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 9

(9) These objectives should define the areas of the Agency’s engagement in supporting the Commission and the Member States with technical and operational assistance in order to implement the Union’s policies in the maritime domain as well as its cooperation with other EU agencies such as EFCA.

2023/10/13
Committee: PECH

2023/0163(COD)

Izaskun BILBAO BARANDICA, Pierre KARLESKIND, Catherine CHABAUD

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 9

(9) These objectives should define the areas of the Agency’s engagement in supporting the Commission and the Member States with technical and operational assistance in order to implement the Union’s policies in the maritime domain as well as its cooperation with other EU agencies such as EFCA.

2023/10/13
Committee: PECH

2023/0163(COD)

Izaskun BILBAO BARANDICA, Pierre KARLESKIND, Catherine CHABAUD

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 10

(10) For the proper achievement of these objectives, it is appropriate that the Agency carries out specific tasks in the area of maritime safety, sustainability, decarbonisation of the maritime sector, maritime security and cybersecurity, maritime surveillance and maritime crises and the promotion of the digitalisation and facilitation of exchanges of data in the maritime domain. While carrying out these task the Agency should pay attention to the specificities of the differents types of maritime activities with a specific attention to the conditions applicable to the fishing sector.

2023/10/13
Committee: PECH

2023/0163(COD)

Izaskun BILBAO BARANDICA, Pierre KARLESKIND, Catherine CHABAUD

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 10

(10) For the proper achievement of these objectives, it is appropriate that the Agency carries out specific tasks in the area of maritime safety, sustainability, decarbonisation of the maritime sector, maritime security and cybersecurity, maritime surveillance and maritime crises and the promotion of the digitalisation and facilitation of exchanges of data in the maritime domain. While carrying out these task the Agency should pay attention to the specificities of the differents types of maritime activities with a specific attention to the conditions applicable to the fishing sector.

2023/10/13
Committee: PECH

2023/0163(COD)

Izaskun BILBAO BARANDICA, Pierre KARLESKIND, Catherine CHABAUD

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 17

(17) In this regard, while the Agency should continue assisting the Commission and the Member States in the implementation of Regulation (EU) 2015/757 of the European Parliament and of the Council25 it should further assist in the implementation of the new regulatory measures to decarbonise the shipping sector and other maritime activities such as fisheries, as stemming from the Fit for 55 legislative package, such as the Regulation [..] on the use of renewable and low-carbon fuels in maritime transport and the shipping-related elements of Directive 2003/87/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council26 establishing a scheme for greenhouse gas emission allowance trading within the Community. The Agency should continue to be at the forefront of expertise at Union level to assist in the transition of the sector into renewable and low carbon fuels by conducting research and providing guidance on the uptake and deployment of sustainable alternative sources of power for ships, including onshore power supply to ships and in relation to the deployment of energy efficiency and wind propulsion assistance solutions. In order to monitor progress in the area of decarbonisation of the ~~shipping~~maritime sector, the Agency should report to the Commission on the greenhouse gas reduction efforts and any recommendations that might have every three years. _________________ 25 Regulation (EU) 2015/757 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 29 April 2015 on the monitoring, reporting and verification of carbon dioxide emissions from maritime transport, and amending Directive 2009/16/EC (OJ L 123, 19.5.2015, p. 55). 26 Directive 2003/87/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 13 October 2003 establishing a system for greenhouse gas emission allowance trading within the Union and amending Council Directive 96/61/EC (OJ L 275, 25.10.2003, p. 32).

2023/10/13
Committee: PECH

2023/0163(COD)

Izaskun BILBAO BARANDICA, Pierre KARLESKIND, Catherine CHABAUD

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 17

(17) In this regard, while the Agency should continue assisting the Commission and the Member States in the implementation of Regulation (EU) 2015/757 of the European Parliament and of the Council25 it should further assist in the implementation of the new regulatory measures to decarbonise the shipping sector and other maritime activities such as fisheries, as stemming from the Fit for 55 legislative package, such as the Regulation [..] on the use of renewable and low-carbon fuels in maritime transport and the shipping-related elements of Directive 2003/87/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council26 establishing a scheme for greenhouse gas emission allowance trading within the Community. The Agency should continue to be at the forefront of expertise at Union level to assist in the transition of the sector into renewable and low carbon fuels by conducting research and providing guidance on the uptake and deployment of sustainable alternative sources of power for ships, including onshore power supply to ships and in relation to the deployment of energy efficiency and wind propulsion assistance solutions. In order to monitor progress in the area of decarbonisation of the ~~shipping~~maritime sector, the Agency should report to the Commission on the greenhouse gas reduction efforts and any recommendations that might have every three years. _________________ 25 Regulation (EU) 2015/757 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 29 April 2015 on the monitoring, reporting and verification of carbon dioxide emissions from maritime transport, and amending Directive 2009/16/EC (OJ L 123, 19.5.2015, p. 55). 26 Directive 2003/87/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 13 October 2003 establishing a system for greenhouse gas emission allowance trading within the Union and amending Council Directive 96/61/EC (OJ L 275, 25.10.2003, p. 32).

2023/10/13
Committee: PECH

2023/0163(COD)

Izaskun BILBAO BARANDICA, Pierre KARLESKIND, Catherine CHABAUD

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 2

2. The Agency shall assist the Member States and the Commission in the effective application and implementation of Union law related to maritime tra~~nsport~~ffic across the Union. To that end, the Agency shall cooperate with the Member States and the Commission and provide them with technical, operational and scientific assistance within the scope of the Agency’s objectives and tasks set out in Article 2 and Chapters II and III.

2023/10/13
Committee: PECH

2023/0163(COD)

Izaskun BILBAO BARANDICA, Pierre KARLESKIND, Catherine CHABAUD

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 2

2. The Agency shall assist the Member States and the Commission in the effective application and implementation of Union law related to maritime tra~~nsport~~ffic across the Union. To that end, the Agency shall cooperate with the Member States and the Commission and provide them with technical, operational and scientific assistance within the scope of the Agency’s objectives and tasks set out in Article 2 and Chapters II and III.

2023/10/13
Committee: PECH

2023/0163(COD)

Izaskun BILBAO BARANDICA, Pierre KARLESKIND, Catherine CHABAUD

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 3

3. By providing the assistance referred to in paragraph 2, the Agency shall in particular provide support to the Member States and the Commission to apply the relevant Union legal acts properly while contributing to the overall efficiency of maritime traffic and maritime transport as set out in this Regulation, so as to facilitate the achievement of the Union’s objectives in the maritime ~~transport~~ domain.

2023/10/13
Committee: PECH

2023/0163(COD)

Izaskun BILBAO BARANDICA, Pierre KARLESKIND, Catherine CHABAUD

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 3

3. By providing the assistance referred to in paragraph 2, the Agency shall in particular provide support to the Member States and the Commission to apply the relevant Union legal acts properly while contributing to the overall efficiency of maritime traffic and maritime transport as set out in this Regulation, so as to facilitate the achievement of the Union’s objectives in the maritime ~~transport~~ domain.

2023/10/13
Committee: PECH

2023/0163(COD)

Izaskun BILBAO BARANDICA, Pierre KARLESKIND, Catherine CHABAUD

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 5

5. Where required for the implementation of its tasks, the Agency shall undertake studies, involving the Commission and where applicable, through consultation steering groups, the Member States, and where appropriate, the social partners and industry representatives with expertise in the relevant topics as well as consulting other relevant EU Agencies such as EFCA.

2023/10/13
Committee: PECH

2023/0163(COD)

Izaskun BILBAO BARANDICA, Pierre KARLESKIND, Catherine CHABAUD

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 5

5. Where required for the implementation of its tasks, the Agency shall undertake studies, involving the Commission and where applicable, through consultation steering groups, the Member States, and where appropriate, the social partners and industry representatives with expertise in the relevant topics as well as consulting other relevant EU Agencies such as EFCA.

2023/10/13
Committee: PECH

2023/0163(COD)

Izaskun BILBAO BARANDICA, Pierre KARLESKIND, Catherine CHABAUD

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 6

6. On the basis of the research and studies conducted by the Agency, but also on the basis of the experience gained through its own activities, especially the visits and inspections, and exchange of information and good practices with the Member States ~~and~~, the Commission and other relevant EU Agencies, the Agency may issue, after prior consultation with the Commission, relevant non-binding recommendations, guidelines or manuals to support and facilitate Member States, and where appropriate the industry, in the implementation of the Union legislation.

2023/10/13
Committee: PECH

2023/0163(COD)

Izaskun BILBAO BARANDICA, Pierre KARLESKIND, Catherine CHABAUD

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 6

6. On the basis of the research and studies conducted by the Agency, but also on the basis of the experience gained through its own activities, especially the visits and inspections, and exchange of information and good practices with the Member States ~~and~~, the Commission and other relevant EU Agencies, the Agency may issue, after prior consultation with the Commission, relevant non-binding recommendations, guidelines or manuals to support and facilitate Member States, and where appropriate the industry, in the implementation of the Union legislation.

2023/10/13
Committee: PECH

2023/0163(COD)

Pierre KARLESKIND

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1

The Agency shall assist the Commission in the development and maintenance of the databases provided for in Articles 24 and 24a of Directive 2009/16/EC. On the basis of the data collected, the Agency shall assist the Commission in the analysis of the relevant information and the publication of information concerning ships and companies with low and very low performance pursuant to Directive 2009/16/EC. The publication of information will include the name of the ship, company ownership, CII notes, FuelEU marine penalties, container losses, collisions with cetaceans and general working conditions as described in the MLC 2006 agreement.

2023/10/12
Committee: TRAN

2023/0163(COD)

Izaskun BILBAO BARANDICA, Pierre KARLESKIND, Catherine CHABAUD

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 9

9. The Agency shall gather and analyse data on seafarers and fishers provided and used in accordance with Directive (EU) 2022/993 of the European Parliament and of the Council40 . It ~~may~~shall also gather and analyse data on the implementation of the Maritime Labour Convention, 2006 (MLC, 2006) with the aim of assisting in the improvement of the onboard working and living conditions of seafarers.. and fishers. _________________ 40 Directive (EU) 2022/993 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 8 June 2022 on the minimum level of training of seafarers (OJ L 169, 27.6.2022, p. 45).

2023/10/13
Committee: PECH

2023/0163(COD)

Izaskun BILBAO BARANDICA, Pierre KARLESKIND, Catherine CHABAUD

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 9

9. The Agency shall gather and analyse data on seafarers and fishers provided and used in accordance with Directive (EU) 2022/993 of the European Parliament and of the Council40 . It ~~may~~shall also gather and analyse data on the implementation of the Maritime Labour Convention, 2006 (MLC, 2006) with the aim of assisting in the improvement of the onboard working and living conditions of seafarers.. and fishers. _________________ 40 Directive (EU) 2022/993 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 8 June 2022 on the minimum level of training of seafarers (OJ L 169, 27.6.2022, p. 45).

2023/10/13
Committee: PECH

2023/0163(COD)

Izaskun BILBAO BARANDICA, Pierre KARLESKIND, Catherine CHABAUD

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – point d a (new)

(da) sharing and recieveing relevant information from other EU Agencies, such as EFCA, especially in relation to lost fishing gear

2023/10/13
Committee: PECH

2023/0163(COD)

Izaskun BILBAO BARANDICA, Pierre KARLESKIND, Catherine CHABAUD

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – point d a (new)

(da) sharing and recieveing relevant information from other EU Agencies, such as EFCA, especially in relation to lost fishing gear

2023/10/13
Committee: PECH

2023/0163(COD)

Izaskun BILBAO BARANDICA, Pierre KARLESKIND, Catherine CHABAUD

Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 6

6. The Agency shall every three years present to the Commission a report on the progress made in achieving the decarbonisation of maritime ~~transp~~sectort at the Union level. Where possible, the report shall include technical analysis on identified issues that could to be addressed at the Union level taking into account the specificities of different fleet segments and types for ships.

2023/10/13
Committee: PECH

2023/0163(COD)

Izaskun BILBAO BARANDICA, Pierre KARLESKIND, Catherine CHABAUD

Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 6

6. The Agency shall every three years present to the Commission a report on the progress made in achieving the decarbonisation of maritime ~~transp~~sectort at the Union level. Where possible, the report shall include technical analysis on identified issues that could to be addressed at the Union level taking into account the specificities of different fleet segments and types for ships.

2023/10/13
Committee: PECH

2023/0163(COD)

Izaskun BILBAO BARANDICA, Pierre KARLESKIND, Catherine CHABAUD

Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 2

2. The Agency shall assist the Commission and the Member States, together with any other relevant Union body, especially EFCA, in developing resilience against cybersecurity incidents in the maritime sector in particular by facilitating the exchange of best practices and information on cyber security incidents between the Member States.

2023/10/13
Committee: PECH

2023/0163(COD)

Izaskun BILBAO BARANDICA, Pierre KARLESKIND, Catherine CHABAUD

Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 2

2. The Agency shall assist the Commission and the Member States, together with any other relevant Union body, especially EFCA, in developing resilience against cybersecurity incidents in the maritime sector in particular by facilitating the exchange of best practices and information on cyber security incidents between the Member States.

2023/10/13
Committee: PECH

2023/0163(COD)

Izaskun BILBAO BARANDICA, Pierre KARLESKIND, Catherine CHABAUD

Proposal for a regulation
Article 41 – paragraph 1

1. No later than 5 years after the [date of entry into force], and every 5 years thereafter, the Commission shall conduct an evaluation to assess particularly the impact, effectiveness and efficiency of the Agency and its working practices, including its cooperation with other EU Agencies and especially those refered to in Article 12. The evaluation shall, in particular, address the possible need to modify the mandate of the Agency, including how cooperation with other EU Agencies can be improved, and the financial implications of any such modification.

2023/10/13
Committee: PECH

2023/0163(COD)

Izaskun BILBAO BARANDICA, Pierre KARLESKIND, Catherine CHABAUD

Proposal for a regulation
Article 41 – paragraph 1

1. No later than 5 years after the [date of entry into force], and every 5 years thereafter, the Commission shall conduct an evaluation to assess particularly the impact, effectiveness and efficiency of the Agency and its working practices, including its cooperation with other EU Agencies and especially those refered to in Article 12. The evaluation shall, in particular, address the possible need to modify the mandate of the Agency, including how cooperation with other EU Agencies can be improved, and the financial implications of any such modification.

2023/10/13
Committee: PECH

2023/0081(COD)

Caroline NAGTEGAAL, Bergur Løkke RASMUSSEN, Pierre KARLESKIND

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6

(6) The net-zero transformation is already causing huge industrial, economic, and geopolitical shifts across the globe, which will become ever more pronounced as the world advances in its decarbonisation efforts. The road to net zero translates into strong opportunities for the expansion of Union’s net-zero industry, making use of the strength of the Single Market, by promoting investment in technologies in the field of renewable energy technologies , electricity and heat storage technologies, heat pumps, grid technologies, sustainable aviation and maritime fuel technologies including renewable fuels of non- biological origin technologies, electrolysers and fuel cells, fusion, small modular reactors and related best-in-class fuels, carbon capture, utilisation, and storage technologies, and energy-system related energy efficiency technologies and their supply chains, allowing for the decarbonisation of our economic sectors, from energy supply to transport, buildings, and industry. A strong net zero industry within the European Union can help significantly in reaching the Union’s climate and energy targets effectively, as well as in supporting other Green Deal objectives, while creating jobs and growth.

2023/06/28
Committee: TRAN

2023/0081(COD)

Caroline NAGTEGAAL, Bergur Løkke RASMUSSEN, Jan-Christoph OETJEN, Pierre KARLESKIND

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 10

(10) To achieve the 2030 objectives a particular focus is needed on some of the net-zero technologies, also in view their significant contribution towards the path to net zero by 2050. These technologies include solar photovoltaic and solar thermal technologies, onshore and offshore renewable technologies, battery/storage technologies, heat pumps and geothermal energy technologies, electrolysers and fuel cells, sustainable biogas/biomethane, carbon capture and storage technologies ~~and grid~~, smart grid technologies, and sustainable aviation and maritime fuel technologies. These technologies play a key role in the Union’s open strategic autonomy, ensuring that citizens have access to clean, affordable, secure energy. Given their role, these technologies, including their transportation infrastructure, should benefit from even faster permitting procedures, obtain the status of the highest national significance possible under national law and benefit from additional support to crowd-in investments.

2023/06/28
Committee: TRAN

2023/0081(COD)

Caroline NAGTEGAAL, Bergur Løkke RASMUSSEN, Jan-Christoph OETJEN, Pierre KARLESKIND

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 2 – point b a (new)

ba) the corresponding upgrading and adaptation of supply chain and transport connectivity infrastructure as well as maritime and hinterland connections, in view of ensuring the trade flows to and from the manufacturing sites to the Union’s markets.

2023/06/28
Committee: TRAN

2023/0081(COD)

Caroline NAGTEGAAL, Bergur Løkke RASMUSSEN, Pierre KARLESKIND

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point a a (new)

(aa) ‘sustainable aviation and maritime fuel technology’ means fuels eligible under Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on ensuring a level playing field for sustainable air transport, [XXXX] and by Regulation of the European Parliament and Council on the use of renewable and low-carbon fuels in maritime transport [XXXX].

2023/06/28
Committee: TRAN

2023/0081(COD)

Caroline NAGTEGAAL, Bergur Løkke RASMUSSEN, Jan-Christoph OETJEN, Pierre KARLESKIND

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 2 – introductory part

2. Member States ~~may~~shall provide administrative support to net-zero strategic projects to facilitate their rapid and effective implementation, including by providing:

2023/06/28
Committee: TRAN

2023/0081(COD)

Caroline NAGTEGAAL, Pierre KARLESKIND, Jan-Christoph OETJEN

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I

Strategic net-zero technologies 1 Solar photovoltaic and solar thermal technologies 2 Onshore wind and offshore renewable technologies 3 Battery/storage technologies 4 Heat pumps and geothermal energy technologies 4a Hydrogen storage and transportation technologies 5 Electrolysers and fuel cells 6 Sustainable biogas/biomethane technologies 7 Carbon Capture ~~and~~ storage (CCS) ~~technologies 8 Grid technologies~~ and Utilisation (CCU) technologies, including transportation technologies 8 Grid technologies and fast charging technologies 8a Sustainable aviation and maritime fuel technologies 8b Sustainable propulsion systems such as electric motors, wind-assisted propulsion for ships, engines for sustainable aviation and waterborne transport

2023/06/28
Committee: TRAN

2022/2195(INI)

Fabio Massimo CASTALDO, Pierre KARLESKIND, Kim VAN SPARRENTAK, Emmanuel MAUREL, Ernest URTASUN, Vladimír BILČÍK, Viola VON CRAMON-TAUBADEL

Motion for a resolution
Recital E a (new)

Ea. whereas under the Criminal Code of Uzbekistan, consensual same-sex conduct between men is a criminal offense punishable by up to three years in prison; whereas this law not only violates the human rights of gay and bisexual men, but also has a harmful impact on the broader LGBTIQ community, making it challenging for them to live their lives freely and openly; whereas the criminalisation of same-sex relations between men in Uzbekistan creates a hostile and discriminatory environment, further marginalising LGBTIQ people and hindering their ability to access basic rights and services;

2023/04/26
Committee: AFET

2022/2195(INI)

Fabio Massimo CASTALDO, Pierre KARLESKIND, Kim VAN SPARRENTAK, Emmanuel MAUREL, Ernest URTASUN, Vladimír BILČÍK, Viola VON CRAMON-TAUBADEL

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 a (new)

10a. Condemns, in the strongest possible terms, that consensual same-sex sexual relations between men remain criminalised and is deeply worried about the prevalence of intimidation, harassment, violence and stigma against LGBTIQ people in the country; urges the authorities of Uzbekistan to decriminalise same-sex sexual conduct by repealing article 120 of the criminal code, in line with the ICCPR, to exclude any provisions criminalising same-sex conduct from its new criminal code and to adopt a comprehensive anti-discrimination law that includes sexual orientation and gender identity as protected grounds;

2023/04/26
Committee: AFET

2022/2188(INI)

Pierre KARLESKIND

Draft opinion
Paragraph 5

5. Calls on the Commission to assist Member States in making full use of the funds under the BAR to promote and support the fisheries sector and the coastal communities affected and to compensate for the losses suffered, including those suffered by small-scale fisheries; regrets that the BAR is not being used to help the wholesale and processing sectors, which have been badly affected by this crisis;

2023/05/12
Committee: PECH

2022/2153(INI)

Alin MITUȚA, Ramona STRUGARIU, Olivier CHASTEL, Pierre KARLESKIND, Michal WIEZIK

Motion for a resolution
Recital B a (new)

B a. whereas the EIB is bound by the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights and that human rights principles are integrated into its due diligence procedures and standards, including publicly available ex-ante assessments;

2022/11/16
Committee: CONT

2022/2153(INI)

Alin MITUȚA, Ramona STRUGARIU, Olivier CHASTEL, Pierre KARLESKIND, Michal WIEZIK

Motion for a resolution
Recital B b (new)

B b. whereas EIB investment has the capacity to support the social sector, including health, housing and education;

2022/11/16
Committee: CONT

2022/2153(INI)

Alin MITUȚA, Ramona STRUGARIU, Olivier CHASTEL, Pierre KARLESKIND, Michal WIEZIK

Motion for a resolution
Recital C

C. whereas ~~sustainability and support for cohesion ar~~territorial and social cohesion, sustainable development and tackling unemployment, poverty and social exclusion should be at the heart of the EIB’s activity – sustainability is required to be integrated into any lending, borrowing and advisory activities because the EIB’s remit is to foster sustainable growth within the European Union and abroad, and support for cohesion is enshrined in its Statute;

2022/11/16
Committee: CONT

2022/2153(INI)

Alin MITUȚA, Ramona STRUGARIU, Olivier CHASTEL, Pierre KARLESKIND, Michal WIEZIK

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18

18. Notes that the InvestEU programme, the successor to the European fund for strategic investments (EFSI), is to be deployed under the European Union’s 2021-2027 MFF and that the EIB will also be the key implementing partner, responsible for managing 75 % of the overall budget of the mandate; understands that over the 2021-2027 period, InvestEU’s EUR 26.2 billion guarantee, with provisioning from the MFF and NGEU, is expected to mobilise more than EUR 372 billion in additional private and public investment in Europe, mainly for sustainable infrastructure, research innovation, digitalisation, SMEs’ access to finance, social investment and skills;

2022/11/16
Committee: CONT

2022/2153(INI)

Alin MITUȚA, Ramona STRUGARIU, Olivier CHASTEL, Pierre KARLESKIND, Michal WIEZIK

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 a (new)

19 a. Reiterates its call for a fair and transparent geographical distribution of projects and investment, with a focus on less-developed regions, especially in innovation, digitalisation and infrastructure, with the view to promote inclusive growth and economic, social and territorial convergence and cohesion; calls for the EIB to be more active in addressing recurring shortcomings that prevent certain regions or countries from taking full advantage of the EIB's financial activities;

2022/11/16
Committee: CONT

2022/2153(INI)

Alin MITUȚA, Ramona STRUGARIU, Olivier CHASTEL, Pierre KARLESKIND, Michal WIEZIK

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 b (new)

19 b. Notes that in the present difficult context (the post pandemic crisis and the Russian aggression against Ukraine), the gap between economic situations and capacities of the Member States has deepened and underlines the importance to ensure that most affected regions and countries will adjust to the new circumstances so that no one is left behind;

2022/11/16
Committee: CONT

2022/2153(INI)

Alin MITUȚA, Ramona STRUGARIU, Olivier CHASTEL, Pierre KARLESKIND, Michal WIEZIK

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21

21. Is concerned that the current high energy prices ~~could~~are seriously affecting European SMEs’ competitiveness; calls on the EIB to assess whether the current level of support for SMEs is sufficient in the context of high energy prices and rising costs of raw materials and to inform Parliament about how it intends to adapt its actions to tackle these new challenges;

2022/11/16
Committee: CONT

2022/2153(INI)

Alin MITUȚA, Ramona STRUGARIU, Olivier CHASTEL, Pierre KARLESKIND, Michal WIEZIK

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22 a (new)

22 a. Reiterates its call for the strengthening of technical assistance for and the financial expertise of local and regional authorities, especially in regions with low investment capacity, and for projects of common interest to several Member States which are of such a size or nature that they cannot be entirely financed by the various means available in the individual Member States, before project approval, in order to improve accessibility to EIB funding;

2022/11/16
Committee: CONT

2022/2153(INI)

Alin MITUȚA, Ramona STRUGARIU, Olivier CHASTEL, Pierre KARLESKIND

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23

23. Stresses that the requirement for financial intermediaries and corporate clients to draw up decarbonisation plans as soon as possible and at the latest by the end of 2025 must ~~not prevent SMEs from~~facilitate access~~ing~~ to finance to SMEs;

2022/11/16
Committee: CONT

2022/2153(INI)

Alin MITUȚA, Ramona STRUGARIU, Olivier CHASTEL, Pierre KARLESKIND, Michal WIEZIK

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24 a (new)

24 a. Emphasises the need to achieve an adequate level of energy security, for being able to achieve a fast and stable independence of European countries;

2022/11/16
Committee: CONT

2022/2153(INI)

Alin MITUȚA, Ramona STRUGARIU, Olivier CHASTEL, Pierre KARLESKIND, Michal WIEZIK

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25

25. Calls on the EIB to increase financing in order to boost the technological transition, provide funds to SMEs for long-term research and innovation, support the development of skills adapted to real labour market needs, and promote investment in employees’ and entrepreneurs’ digital skills, digital infrastructure and capacity-building for digitalisation; stresses, that European SMEs are lagging behind in embracing digital technologies with only 55% of EU SMEs have at least a basic level in digitalisation;

2022/11/16
Committee: CONT

2022/2153(INI)

Alin MITUȚA, Ramona STRUGARIU, Olivier CHASTEL, Pierre KARLESKIND, Michal WIEZIK

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25 a (new)

25 a. Calls on the EIB to continue to prioritise investments in the health infrastructure, personnel training and in the quality of the health services, in order to reduce inequalities between countries

2022/11/16
Committee: CONT

2022/2153(INI)

Alin MITUȚA, Ramona STRUGARIU, Olivier CHASTEL, Pierre KARLESKIND, Michal WIEZIK

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26 a (new)

26 a. Underlines the crucial role of the EIB in meeting the goals of the Just Transition Mechanism and asks for more involvement and concrete actions in this respect;

2022/11/16
Committee: CONT

2022/2153(INI)

Alin MITUȚA, Ramona STRUGARIU, Olivier CHASTEL, Pierre KARLESKIND

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26 b (new)

26 b. Underlines that agriculture, forestry and fisheries sectors are key players for growth and development in rural areas; calls on the EIB to provide better assistance and support innovation in these relevant sectors, which can significantly contribute to food security; underlines that financial needs of farmers, especially young and new entrants are significant, and that farmers and enterprises in this sector have a lower rate of success when applying for financing; calls for the EIB to further work on new financial tools that will boost accessibility for the agricultural sector;

2022/11/16
Committee: CONT

2022/2153(INI)

Alin MITUȚA, Ramona STRUGARIU, Olivier CHASTEL, Pierre KARLESKIND, Michal WIEZIK

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26 d (new)

26 d. Is concerned about the energy dependency and vulnerability of the Republic of Moldova that the current energy crisis has exacerbated; urges the EIB to support investments in the Republic of Moldova’s long-term energy autonomy and diversification;

2022/11/16
Committee: CONT

2022/2153(INI)

Alin MITUȚA, Ramona STRUGARIU, Olivier CHASTEL, Pierre KARLESKIND

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26 c (new)

26 c. Considers that the Commission should provide more transparency on its opinions on the projects financed by the EIB, as this would help clarify their role to the Union’s policy objectives;

2022/11/16
Committee: CONT

2022/2153(INI)

Alin MITUȚA, Ramona STRUGARIU, Olivier CHASTEL, Pierre KARLESKIND, Michal WIEZIK

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 45

45. ~~Acknowled~~Is concerned that the targets the efforts made by the EIB in recent years to improve the gender balance of its staff, in particular at management and senior official levels; notes that the targets set in the Diversity and Inclusion Strategy 2018-2021 were not fully achievedset in the Diversity and Inclusion Strategy 2018- 2021 were not fully achieved; calls on the EIB to make concrete efforts to improve the gender balance of its staff, in particular at management and senior official levels;

2022/11/16
Committee: CONT

2022/2153(INI)

Alin MITUȚA, Ramona STRUGARIU, Olivier CHASTEL, Pierre KARLESKIND

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 49 – point 3

3. measures to strengthen support for SMEs and eligible economic operators when implementing EU policies; and avoid any new requirements that should create more bureaucracy for SMEs;

2022/11/16
Committee: CONT

2022/2152(INI)

Katalin CSEH, Olivier CHASTEL, Pierre KARLESKIND, Alin MITUȚA, Ramona STRUGARIU, Michal WIEZIK

Motion for a resolution
Citation 11 a (new)

— having regard to Decision (EU) 2019/1798 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 October 2019 appointing the European Chief Prosecutor of the European Public Prosecutor’s Office,

2022/11/17
Committee: CONT

2022/2152(INI)

Katalin CSEH, Olivier CHASTEL, Pierre KARLESKIND, Alin MITUȚA, Ramona STRUGARIU, Michal WIEZIK

Motion for a resolution
Citation 12 a (new)

— having regard to the Commission’s Proposal for a Council Implementing Decision on measures for the protection of the Union budget against breaches of the principles of the rule of law in Hungary adopted 18 September 2022,

2022/11/17
Committee: CONT

2022/2152(INI)

Katalin CSEH, Olivier CHASTEL, Pierre KARLESKIND, Alin MITUȚA, Ramona STRUGARIU, Michal WIEZIK

Motion for a resolution
Citation 14 a (new)

— having regard to Commission communication of 14 December 2020 on the review of the European Union under the Implementation Review Mechanism of the United Nation Conventions against Corruption (UNCAC) (COM(2020)0793),

2022/11/17
Committee: CONT

2022/2152(INI)

Katalin CSEH, Olivier CHASTEL, Pierre KARLESKIND, Alin MITUȚA, Ramona STRUGARIU

Motion for a resolution
Citation 15 a (new)

— having regard to its recommendation of 17 February 2022 to the Council and the Vice-President of the Commission/High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy concerning corruption and human rights,

2022/11/17
Committee: CONT

2022/2152(INI)

Katalin CSEH, Olivier CHASTEL, Pierre KARLESKIND, Alin MITUȚA, Ramona STRUGARIU

Motion for a resolution
Recital E

E. whereas the implementation of the RRF will increase the pressure on European and national administrations in the coming years, as it coincides with the 2021-2027 spending programmes, and whereas the Member States will need to master different management modes linked to the implementation of the various funds and the Commission will need to improve its monitoring skills;

2022/11/17
Committee: CONT

2022/2152(INI)

Katalin CSEH, Olivier CHASTEL, Pierre KARLESKIND, Alin MITUȚA, Ramona STRUGARIU, Michal WIEZIK

Motion for a resolution
Recital H

H. whereas the diversity of legal and administrative systems in the Member States ~~needs to be adequately addressed in~~ is a disadvantage and whereas it needs to be adequately addressed to be able to create more unified, interoperable and comparable administrative and reporting systems in the EU to effectively prevent and fight in order to overcome irregularities and combat fraud and corruption;

2022/11/17
Committee: CONT

2022/2152(INI)

Katalin CSEH, Olivier CHASTEL, Pierre KARLESKIND, Alin MITUȚA, Ramona STRUGARIU, Michal WIEZIK

Motion for a resolution
Recital L

L. whereas the Commission’s knowledge of the extent, nature, and causes of fraud is somewhat limited and many potential frauds are not reported through the irregularity management system; whereas corruption undermines citizens’ trust in the EU and ~~represents a burden on~~jeopardise the Union’s financial interests and the EU economy as a whole, as well as posing a serious threat to democracy and the rule of law in the EU;

2022/11/17
Committee: CONT

2022/2152(INI)

Katalin CSEH, Olivier CHASTEL, Pierre KARLESKIND, Alin MITUȚA, Ramona STRUGARIU

Motion for a resolution
Recital N

N. whereas the unprecedented increase in EU spending under Multiannual Framework 2021-2027 the NextGenerationEU (NGEU) recovery plan offers significant potential for misuse of funds by organised criminals; however the Commission is capable of monitoring approximately 10% of all expenditures;

2022/11/17
Committee: CONT

2022/2152(INI)

Katalin CSEH, Olivier CHASTEL, Pierre KARLESKIND, Alin MITUȚA, Ramona STRUGARIU, Michal WIEZIK

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 a (new)

12 a. Reiterates its concern that the occurrence of oligarchic groups has reached an unprecedented magnitude in the past several years; is concerned that oligarchic systems are often connected to widespread corruption, tight control over media and a judicial system which is not independent from the oligarchs themselves; emphasises that, in order to protect themselves, oligarchic groups seek to gain control over the media and the judiciary so as to avoid media exposure of possible criminal activities and prosecution;

2022/11/17
Committee: CONT

2022/2152(INI)

Katalin CSEH, Olivier CHASTEL, Pierre KARLESKIND, Alin MITUȚA, Ramona STRUGARIU

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17

17. Stresses that corruption, especially high level corruption is a particularly serious crime with a cross- border ~~dimension~~possibilities, whose impact affects the Union’s financial interests and the EU economy as a whole, representing a serious threat to democracy, fundamental rights and the rule of law across Europe, undermining citizens’ trust in democratic institutions in the EU and in the Member States;

2022/11/17
Committee: CONT

2022/2152(INI)

Katalin CSEH, Olivier CHASTEL, Pierre KARLESKIND, Alin MITUȚA, Ramona STRUGARIU, Michal WIEZIK, Gilles BOYER

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 a (new)

17 a. Recalls that weakening of the independence of the institutions responsible for monitoring and controlling finances in certain Member States seriously harm the Union’s financial interests while also representing a threat to the rule of law;

2022/11/17
Committee: CONT

2022/2152(INI)

Katalin CSEH, Olivier CHASTEL, Pierre KARLESKIND, Alin MITUȚA, Ramona STRUGARIU, Michal WIEZIK, Gilles BOYER

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 35 a (new)

35 a. Emphasizes that the Early Detection and Exclusion System (EDES), as the EU’s Blacklist, has a huge potential flagging people and companies that misuse EU funds; welcomes the Commission's proposal to change of the Financial Regulation in order to allow EDES to be operational not only in direct management but also in indirect and shared management as well;

2022/11/17
Committee: CONT

2022/2152(INI)

Katalin CSEH, Olivier CHASTEL, Pierre KARLESKIND, Alin MITUȚA, Ramona STRUGARIU, Michal WIEZIK, Gilles BOYER

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 40 a (new)

40 a. Regrets that the participation of Member States in EPPO is not obligatory; reiterates its call on the Member States which refused so far to join the EPPO as soon as possible; calls on the Commission to incentivise participation in the EPPO through positive measures;

2022/11/17
Committee: CONT

2022/2152(INI)

Katalin CSEH, Olivier CHASTEL, Pierre KARLESKIND, Alin MITUȚA, Ramona STRUGARIU, Michal WIEZIK, Gilles BOYER

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 46

46. Acknowledges, on customs-related matters, the extremely close operational coordination between OLAF, EUIPO, Interpol and the World Customs Organization (WCO); regrets the weakness of the alert systems of the Member States;

2022/11/17
Committee: CONT

2022/2152(INI)

Katalin CSEH, Olivier CHASTEL, Pierre KARLESKIND, Alin MITUȚA, Ramona STRUGARIU

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 49 a (new)

49 a. Calls on the Commission to establish a complaint mechanism for SMEs faced with high level of corruption, severe misconduct by national authorities, irregular or biased treatment intenders or the distribution of subsidies, pressure or intimidation from criminal structures, organised crime or oligarchic structures, or another severe infringement of their rights to lodge a complaint directly with the Commission;

2022/11/17
Committee: CONT

2022/2152(INI)

Katalin CSEH, Olivier CHASTEL, Pierre KARLESKIND, Alin MITUȚA, Ramona STRUGARIU, Michal WIEZIK

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 50

50. Underlines the important role the Member States play in protecting the Union’s financial interests; is aware that, under the new delivery model adopted with the RRF, the Member States have ~~the biggest~~increased responsibility in preventing and countering fraud, corruption, conflicts of interest and double funding; however, it believes that the European level of protection is also crucial for the protection of the EU’s financial interest and believes that cooperation between the EU and the national authorities is essential for proper delivery;

2022/11/17
Committee: CONT

2022/2152(INI)

Katalin CSEH, Olivier CHASTEL, Pierre KARLESKIND, Alin MITUȚA, Ramona STRUGARIU, Michal WIEZIK

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 51

51. Believes that uneven and fragmentary legislations, controlling mechanisms and reporting systems across EU Member States represent~~s an~~ obstacles to the effectiveness of the protection of the Union’s financial interests;

2022/11/17
Committee: CONT

2022/2152(INI)

Katalin CSEH, Olivier CHASTEL, Pierre KARLESKIND, Alin MITUȚA, Ramona STRUGARIU, Michal WIEZIK, Gilles BOYER

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 51 a (new)

51 a. Stresses the need for complete transparency in accounting for the transfers and loans provided for under the Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF), so that any potential fraud to EU financial interest be pursued by the EPPO and/or OLAF and calls on the Commission to provide for the European Parliament to have full access to all relevant information;

2022/11/17
Committee: CONT

2022/2152(INI)

Katalin CSEH, Olivier CHASTEL, Pierre KARLESKIND, Alin MITUȚA, Ramona STRUGARIU, Michal WIEZIK, Gilles BOYER

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 51 b (new)

51 b. Asks the Commission to increase the EPPO’s and OLAF’s financial and staff resources to enable it to tackle the challenges that will arise from the spending of the exceptionally large recovery fund; asks the EPPO and OLAF to avoid any overlapping of work and any delays in proceedings; is of the opinion that OLAF and the EPPO should complement each other’s work and focus their investigations on those fields where the other institution has no competences;

2022/11/17
Committee: CONT

2022/2152(INI)

Katalin CSEH, Olivier CHASTEL, Pierre KARLESKIND, Alin MITUȚA, Ramona STRUGARIU, Michal WIEZIK, Gilles BOYER

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 51 c (new)

51 c. Is of the opinion that OLAF should also follow up on its financial recommendations in order to compare them with the amounts recovered at the end of the procedures by the Commission and contribute to the overall monitoring of the recovery of funds;

2022/11/17
Committee: CONT

2022/2152(INI)

Katalin CSEH, Olivier CHASTEL, Pierre KARLESKIND, Alin MITUȚA, Ramona STRUGARIU, Michal WIEZIK

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 51 d (new)

51 d. Recognises the principle of confidentiality of OLAF investigations; is of the opinion, however, that there is an overarching public interest and that EU citizens also have the right to access the reports and recommendations relating to closed OLAF investigations and national follow-up procedures, as recognised by the CJEU in Case T-517/19; therefore asks OLAF to set up a mechanism to publish the reports and recommendations for which there is no longer any legitimate reason to maintain the principle of confidentiality;

2022/11/17
Committee: CONT

2022/2152(INI)

Katalin CSEH, Olivier CHASTEL, Pierre KARLESKIND, Alin MITUȚA, Ramona STRUGARIU, Michal WIEZIK

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 53 a (new)

53 a. Notes with concerns that the European Commission opened infringement proceedings against 15 EU Member States for not having transposed the Directive on the protection of persons who report breaches of Union law (the "EU Whistleblower’s Directive" (2019/1937)).

2022/11/17
Committee: CONT

2022/2152(INI)

Katalin CSEH, Olivier CHASTEL, Pierre KARLESKIND, Alin MITUȚA, Ramona STRUGARIU, Michal WIEZIK

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 61

61. Recalls that Member States’ ineffective or untimely cooperation or non- cooperation with the EPPO and OLAF constitutes grounds for action under the Conditionality Regulation, therefore calls on the EPPO and OLAF to report each case of lack of compliance with the Member States’ obligations to inform, to assist, to take appropriate action and precautionary measures and to ensure appropriate and timely follow up of reports and recommendations;

2022/11/17
Committee: CONT

2022/2152(INI)

Katalin CSEH, Olivier CHASTEL, Pierre KARLESKIND, Alin MITUȚA, Ramona STRUGARIU, Michal WIEZIK

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 62 a (new)

62 a. Considers that the Conditionality regulation is sufficient only and able to prevent or remedy democratic backsliding, if it is used in a timely manner with strict and clear conditions and if the national remedial measures are followed up with strong monitoring of the implementation of those measures;

2022/11/17
Committee: CONT

2022/2152(INI)

Katalin CSEH, Olivier CHASTEL, Pierre KARLESKIND, Alin MITUȚA, Ramona STRUGARIU, Michal WIEZIK

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 62 b (new)

62 b. Deeply regrets that under the Rule of Law Conditionality mechanism the Commission presented Hungary with a set of 17 conditions as remedial measures, which are not sufficient enough to restore the serious breaches of the rule of law; regrets that the Commission did not request more substancial changes and safeguards to restore the independence of the judiciary, to improve the level of corruption and to guarantee the adequare protection of the EU's financial interest;

2022/11/17
Committee: CONT

2022/2148(INI)

Pierre KARLESKIND, Izaskun BILBAO BARANDICA, Catherine CHABAUD

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1

1. Deplores the lack of transparency concerning the number of vessels making up China’s distant-water fleet; notes that the total Chinese fishing fleet amounts to ~~almost 27~~roughly 564 000 vessels, according to the FAO; regrets that the ‘'control’' regulation adopted by China applies only to its distant-water vessels, which represent a mere fraction of its entire fleet;

2023/05/23
Committee: PECH

2022/2148(INI)

Pierre KARLESKIND, Izaskun BILBAO BARANDICA, Catherine CHABAUD

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 a (new)

7a. Calls more generally for the fight against IUU fishing to be stepped up in international waters and in the areas covered by authorities of coastal states that do not have sufficient control capabilities; considers that such stepping up can be achieved through joint operations such as PESCAO; notes that navies have specific distant-water capabilities and that some Member States entrust fishing control operations to their navies; stresses that the European fisheries control funding framework should change to allow navies to take part in anti-illegal fishing operations in the areas mentioned, alongside their operations to combat piracy;

2023/05/23
Committee: PECH

2022/2148(INI)

Pierre KARLESKIND, Catherine CHABAUD

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9

9. Stresses that China has considerably increased its imexports into the EU of some products such as tuna by means of autonomous tariff quotas; ~~tak~~notes the view that this creates market distortions, such as the wholesale imports in January, that are out of line with the specific demands; observes that these imports have gradually increased from 25 000 tonnes in 2017 to 50 000 tonnes in 2020at the autonomous tariff quotas mechanism is subject to market distortions; considers that autonomous tariff quotas can cause unfair competition with EU fleets and with countries that enjoy preferential access (ACP, GSP);

2023/05/23
Committee: PECH

2022/2148(INI)

Pierre KARLESKIND, Izaskun BILBAO BARANDICA, Catherine CHABAUD

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 a (new)

13a. Calls on China to ratify the ILO's Work in Fishing Convention (No 188);

2023/05/23
Committee: PECH

2022/2111(DEC)

Pierre KARLESKIND

Draft opinion
Paragraph 3

3. Welcomes the Agency’s continued implementation of its 2020-2024 strategy that will enable it to fulfil its maritime surveillance, safety and security tasks while contributing efficiently to the Union’s digital and environmental priorities; welcomes EMSA’s efforts to contribute to the implementation of the European green agenda for maritime transport; welcomes in particular the Agency’s publication - with the European Environment Agency - of the first European Maritime Transport Environmental Report, collecting verified information on the environmental footprint of shipping activities;

2022/12/06
Committee: TRAN

2022/2111(DEC)

Pierre KARLESKIND

Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 a (new)

5 a. Welcomes the fact that, since 2017, the tripartite working arrangement between the Agency, the European Fisheries Control Agency (EFCA) and the European Border and Coast Guard Agency (Frontex) has functioned well; considers the arrangement an example of synergy between EU agencies that should inspire agencies in other areas, calls on the Agency to continue its efforts in that regard and considers it appropriate to also increase the cooperation between the Agency, the European Environmental Agency and the European Fisheries Control Agency in order to collect data for scientific research on marine ecosystems;

2022/12/06
Committee: TRAN

2022/2111(DEC)

(9a) in Article 4, paragraph 2 is replaced by the following: 2. A design applied to or incorporated in a product which constitutes a component part of a complex product shall only be considered to be new and to have individual character: (a) if the component part, once it has been incorporated into the complex product, remains perceptible during normal use of the latter; and (b) to the extent that those perceptible features of the component part fulfil in themselves the requirements as to novelty and individual character.

2023/07/13
Committee: JURI

2022/0391(COD)

Pierre KARLESKIND

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 11

Regulation (EC) No 6/2002
Article 12, paragraph 2

2. A registered EU design shall be registered ~~for a period of five years calculated~~ from the date of filing of the application for registration and until five years after the date of registration by the Office. The right holder may have the term of protection renewed for one or more periods of 5 years each, up to a total term of 25 years from the date of ~~filing of the application for registration~~registration by the Office.;

2023/07/13
Committee: JURI

2022/0391(COD)

Pierre KARLESKIND

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 16

Regulation (EC) No 6/2002
Article 20a – paragraph 2

2. Paragraph 1 cannot be invoked by the manufacturer or the seller of a component part of a complex product who have failed to duly inform consumers, through a clear and visible indication on the product or in another appropriate form, about the ~~origin~~producer of the product to be used for the purpose of the repair of the complex product, so that they can make an informed choice between competing products that can be used for the repair.

2023/07/13
Committee: JURI

2022/0391(COD)

Pierre KARLESKIND

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 21

Regulation (EC) No 6/2002
Article 26a

(21) the following Article 26a is inserted after the heading of Section 6: ‘Article 26a Registration symbol The holder of a registered EU design may inform the public that the design is registered by displaying on the product in which the design is incorporated or to which it is applied the letter D enclosed within a circle. Such design notice may be accompanied by the registration number of the design or hyperlinked to the entry of the design in the Register.;’deleted

2023/07/13
Committee: JURI

Proposal for a directive
Recital 5

(5) The measures under this Directive have been designed to address the specific needs of women and girls, given that they are disproportionately affected by the forms of violence covered under this Directive, namely violence against women and domestic violence. This Directive, however, acknowledges that other persons may also fall victim to these forms of violence and should benefit from the measures provided for therein without discrimination on account of any ground. Therefore, the term ‘victim’ should refer to all persons, regardless of their sex or gender.

2023/02/02
Committee: LIBE FEMM

2022/0066(COD)

Ilana CICUREL, Pierre KARLESKIND, Karen MELCHIOR

Proposal for a directive
Article 36 – paragraph 2 a (new)

2a. 2.a. Preventive measures include research into the risk factors favouring violence against women, including domestic violence, and protection mechanisms as well as programme evaluation.

2023/01/24
Committee: JURI

2022/0066(COD)

Ilana CICUREL, Pierre KARLESKIND, Karen MELCHIOR

Proposal for a directive
Article 36 – paragraph 3

3. Member States shall make information on preventive measures, the rights of victims, access to justice and to a lawyer, and the available protection and support measures available to the general public and in formats accessible to persons with disabilities.

2023/01/24
Committee: JURI

Proposal for a directive
Recital 7

(7) Violence against women is a persisting manifestation of structural discrimination against women in all their diversity, resulting from historically unequal power relations between women and men. It is a form of gender-based violence, which is inflicted primarily on women and girls, by men. It is rooted in the socially constructed roles, behaviours, activities and attributes that a given society considers appropriate for women and men, generally referred to under the term ‘gender’.

2023/02/02
Committee: LIBE FEMM

2022/0066(COD)

Ilana CICUREL, Pierre KARLESKIND, Karen MELCHIOR

Proposal for a directive
Article 43 – paragraph 1 – point a

(a) exchanging best practices, including on preventive measures as referred to in article 36, in particular education programmes, and consulting each other in individual cases, including through Eurojust and the European Judicial Network in criminal matters;

2023/01/24
Committee: JURI

Proposal for a directive
Recital 46

(46) Specialised support services should provide support to victims of all forms of violence against women and domestic violence, including sexual violence, female genital mutilation, intersex genital mutilation, forced marriage, forced abortion and sterilisation, sexual harassment and of various forms of cyber violence.

2023/02/02
Committee: LIBE FEMM

2022/0066(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Recital 50

(50) The traumatic nature of sexual violence, including rape, requires a particularly sensitive response by trained and specialised staff. Victims of this type of violence need immediate medical care and trauma support combined with immediate forensic examinations to collect the evidence needed for prosecution. Rape crisis centres or sexual violence referral centres should be available in sufficient numbers and adequately spread over the territory of each Member State. Similarly, victims of female genital mutilation, who are often girls, and of intersex genital mutilation, typically are in need of targeted support. Therefore, Member States should ensure they provide dedicated support tailored to these victims.

2023/02/02
Committee: LIBE FEMM

2022/0066(COD)

Marc ANGEL, Kim VAN SPARRENTAK, Malin BJÖRK, Fabio Massimo CASTALDO, Maria WALSH, Pierre KARLESKIND, Matjaž NEMEC, Cyrus ENGERER, Gwendoline DELBOS-CORFIELD, Dietmar KÖSTER, Karen MELCHIOR, Radka MAXOVÁ, Diana RIBA I GINER, Robert BIEDROŃ, Irène TOLLERET, Silvia MODIG, Sirpa PIETIKÄINEN, Michal ŠIMEČKA, Maria-Manuel LEITÃO-MARQUES

Proposal for a directive
Article 17 – paragraph 4

4. The competent authorities shall promptly refer victims to relevant health care professionals or specialised support services referred to in Articles 27, 28 and 29 to assist in securing evidence, in particular in cases of sexual violence, where the victim wishes to bring charges and make use of such services.

2023/02/02
Committee: LIBE FEMM

2022/0066(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 18 – paragraph 4

4. The assessment shall take into account the victim’s individual circumstances, including whether they experience discrimination based on a combination of sex or gender and other grounds and therefore face a heightened risk of violence, as well as the victim’s own account and assessment of the situation. It shall be conducted in the best interest of the victim, paying special attention to the need to avoid secondary or repeated victimisation.

2023/02/02
Committee: LIBE FEMM

2022/0066(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 20 – paragraph 1

1. If the assessments referred to in Articles 18 and 19 have identified specific support or protection needs or if the victim requests support, Member States shall ensure that specialised support services contact victims to offer support.

2023/02/02
Committee: LIBE FEMM

2022/0066(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 23 – paragraph 1 – point e

(e) how to cater to the enhanced protection and support needs of victims experiencing discrimination based on a combination of sex or gender and other grounds;

2023/02/02
Committee: LIBE FEMM

Marc ANGEL, Terry REINTKE, Pierre KARLESKIND, Malin BJÖRK, Maria WALSH, Tanja FAJON, Dietmar KÖSTER, Fabio Massimo CASTALDO, Frédérique RIES, Tineke STRIK, Petras AUŠTREVIČIUS, Stelios KOULOGLOU

21 a. Calls on the government to urgently adopt the national action plan for LGBTI persons and to ensure proper budgeting for its implementation; stresses its support for the inclusion of legislation on same-sex partnerships in this action plan; recalls its position from last year and urges all political actors to amend the Law on Civil Registry to ensure swift and unimpeded legal gender recognition1a based on self-determination and in line with the WHO’s ICD-11;1b welcomes the organisation of the second Skopje Pride in 2021; _________________ 1a This is a requirement by the European Court of Human Rights in case of X v. the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia (17 January 2019), Application no. 29683/16, accessible at https://hudoc.echr.coe.int/eng#{%22fullte xt%22:[%22x%20v%20macedonia%22],% 22documentcollectionid2%22:[%22GRAN DCHAMBER%22,%22CHAMBER%22], %22itemid%22:[%22001-189096%22]} 1b WHO Europe brief - transgender health in the context of ICD-11, accessible at https://www.euro.who.int/en/health- topics/health- determinants/gender/gender- definitions/whoeurope-brief-transgender- health-in-the-context-of-icd-11

2022/03/09
Committee: AFET

2021/2248(INI)

Marc ANGEL, Terry REINTKE, Pierre KARLESKIND, Malin BJÖRK, Maria WALSH, Tanja FAJON, Dietmar KÖSTER, Fabio Massimo CASTALDO, Frédérique RIES, Tineke STRIK, Andrey KOVATCHEV, Petras AUŠTREVIČIUS, Stelios KOULOGLOU

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24

24. Urges the relevant bodies to proactively prevent and systematically prosecute all instances of hate speech, hate crimes and intimidation, to thoroughly investigate related attacks and to ensure the safety and security of their targets, such as journalists, people belonging to minorities and other vulnerable groups; calls for the government and the judiciary to improve institutional capacity in this area and ensure increasing hate speech is addressed in accordance with international standards;

2022/03/09
Committee: AFET

2021/2248(INI)

Marc ANGEL, Terry REINTKE, Pierre KARLESKIND, Malin BJÖRK, Maria WALSH, Tanja FAJON, Dietmar KÖSTER, Fabio Massimo CASTALDO, Frédérique RIES, Tineke STRIK, Petras AUŠTREVIČIUS, Stelios KOULOGLOU

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24 a (new)

24 a. Is concerned by the stark increase of misinformation and discriminatory speech against LGBTI people and human rights defenders in the media and political sphere; condemns the hate speech and death threats levelled at LGBTI human rights defenders and urges full investigation and sanctioning of these incidents; stresses the importance of updating and adopting education laws which remove discriminatory and stigmatising contents and are harmonized with the Law on Prevention and Protection against Discrimination;

2022/03/09
Committee: AFET

2021/2247(INI)

Marc ANGEL, Terry REINTKE, Pierre KARLESKIND, Fabio Massimo CASTALDO, Maria WALSH, Klemen GROŠELJ, Tanja FAJON, Dietmar KÖSTER, Frédérique RIES, Andreas SCHIEDER, Mounir SATOURI, Giorgos GEORGIOU, Thomas WAITZ

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 a (new)

16 a. Notes that the collection of disaggregated data relating to racism and homo/transphobic hate speech and crime remains suboptimal; recalls the 2020 conclusions from the ECRI monitoring report, which stated that prior recommendations had not been implemented;1a recalls the Parliament’s position in the last report on Montenegro, which already called for this measure, and encourages authorities to implement it;1b _________________ 1a ECRI conclusions on the implementation of the recommendations in respect of Montenegro subject to interim follow-up (2 June 2020), accessible at https://rm.coe.int/ecri- conclusions-on-the-implementation-of- the-recommendations-in- respe/16809e8273 1b Texts adopted, P9_TA(2021)0244

2022/03/23
Committee: AFET

2021/2247(INI)

Marc ANGEL, Terry REINTKE, Pierre KARLESKIND, Fabio Massimo CASTALDO, Maria WALSH, Klemen GROŠELJ, Tanja FAJON, Dietmar KÖSTER, Frédérique RIES, Andreas SCHIEDER

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23

23. Welcomes progress on the protection and promotion of LGBTIQ rights and the first same-sex ~~marriage in July 2021~~registered partnership in July 2021; calls on the government to continue making the appropriate amendments to other laws and bylaws required for the full implementation of the Law on registered partnership, which continue to pose problems for some partners’ access to it; underlines that the promotion of LGBTIQ rights is a responsibility of the Ministry of Justice, Human and Minority Rights, and is therefore concerned that neither the National LGBTI Strategy nor LGBTI rights are referenced in the description of its directorates work programmes;

2022/03/23
Committee: AFET

2021/2247(INI)

Marc ANGEL, Terry REINTKE, Pierre KARLESKIND, Fabio Massimo CASTALDO, Maria WALSH, Klemen GROŠELJ, Tanja FAJON, Dietmar KÖSTER, Frédérique RIES, Andreas SCHIEDER, Mounir SATOURI, Giorgos GEORGIOU, Thomas WAITZ

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23 a (new)

23 a. Calls on Montenegro to properly include LGBTIQ civil society in the work of the new legal gender recognition working group, which should work towards legal gender recognition based on self-determination, in accordance with ECHR practice and the WHO’s ICD-11, which depathologizes trans identities in all areas of life;1a _________________ 1a WHO Europe brief - transgender health in the context of ICD-11, accessible at https://www.euro.who.int/en/health- topics/health- determinants/gender/gender- definitions/whoeurope-brief-transgender- health-in-the-context-of-icd-11

2022/03/23
Committee: AFET

2021/2247(INI)

Marc ANGEL, Terry REINTKE, Pierre KARLESKIND, Fabio Massimo CASTALDO, Maria WALSH, Klemen GROŠELJ, Tanja FAJON, Dietmar KÖSTER, Frédérique RIES, Andreas SCHIEDER, Mounir SATOURI, Giorgos GEORGIOU

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23 b (new)

23 b. Notes with concern the unavailability of hormone therapy for trans people in state health institutions and private pharmacies; is aware that this is a consequence of shortage of medicines caused by the Covid-19 pandemic, but calls on the responsible authorities to provide a response that ensures trans persons’ access to health, respecting their physical and mental integrity;

2022/03/23
Committee: AFET

2021/2244(INI)

Marc ANGEL, Pierre KARLESKIND, Malin BJÖRK, Terry REINTKE, Maria WALSH, Dietmar KÖSTER, Fabio Massimo CASTALDO, Frédérique RIES, Thomas WAITZ, Andrey KOVATCHEV, Tanja FAJON, Stelios KOULOGLOU

Motion for a resolution
Citation 15 a (new)

— having regard to the Council of Europe’s report ‘Beyond Definitions: a call for action against hate speech in Albania – a comprehensive study’, published in November 2021;1a _________________ 1a https://rm.coe.int/beyond-definitions- eng/1680a464b2

2022/03/11
Committee: AFET

2021/2244(INI)

Marc ANGEL, Pierre KARLESKIND, Malin BJÖRK, Terry REINTKE, Maria WALSH, Dietmar KÖSTER, Fabio Massimo CASTALDO, Frédérique RIES, Tanja FAJON, Stelios KOULOGLOU

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16

16. Urges the relevant bodies to systematically and proactively prevent and prosecute all instances of hate speech, hate crimes and intimidation; encourages the office of the Commissioner for Protection from Discrimination to be more proactive in combatting discriminatory hate speech, in particular against LGBTI persons, and to develop disaggregated data collection on the matter;

2022/03/11
Committee: AFET

2021/2244(INI)

Marc ANGEL, Pierre KARLESKIND, Malin BJÖRK, Terry REINTKE, Maria WALSH, Dietmar KÖSTER, Fabio Massimo CASTALDO, Frédérique RIES, Tanja FAJON, Stelios KOULOGLOU

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 a (new)

16a. Notes with concern that hate speech in Albania targeting LGBTI or Roma people is prevalent and that Albanian jurisprudence lacks a consolidated stance with regards to the definition of ‘hate speech’; condemns the hate speech and death threats levelled at LGBTI human rights defenders and urges full investigations to be undertaken with a view to effective prosecution and sanctions; encourages the government to consider defining hate speech in its Criminal Code to better allow law enforcement to address it through the use of criminal law;1a _________________ 1a https://rm.coe.int/beyond-definitions- eng/1680a464b2 p.98

2022/03/11
Committee: AFET

2021/2244(INI)

Marc ANGEL, Pierre KARLESKIND, Malin BJÖRK, Terry REINTKE, Maria WALSH, Dietmar KÖSTER, Fabio Massimo CASTALDO, Frédérique RIES, Thomas WAITZ, Tanja FAJON, Stelios KOULOGLOU

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17

17. Welcomes advances in ensuring equal opportunities and calls for further improvements in the enforcement of gender equality, property rights, data protection, rights of people with disabilities and minority rights, including especially the rights of Roma and LGBTI persons, who are exposed to multiple discrimination;

2022/03/11
Committee: AFET

2021/2244(INI)

Marc ANGEL, Pierre KARLESKIND, Malin BJÖRK, Terry REINTKE, Maria WALSH, Dietmar KÖSTER, Fabio Massimo CASTALDO, Frédérique RIES, Thomas WAITZ, Tanja FAJON, Stelios KOULOGLOU

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 a (new)

17a. Commends the adoption of the new LGBTI National Action Plan 2021- 2027 and encourages full implementation and proper budgeting via a coordination and monitoring body which shall oversee it;

2022/03/11
Committee: AFET

2021/2244(INI)

Marc ANGEL, Pierre KARLESKIND, Malin BJÖRK, Terry REINTKE, Maria WALSH, Dietmar KÖSTER, Fabio Massimo CASTALDO, Frédérique RIES, Andrey KOVATCHEV, Tanja FAJON, Stelios KOULOGLOU

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 b (new)

17b. Considers that reports of numbers of HIV infections doubling since last year are highly concerning; recalls that the National Strategy for People Living with HIV expired in 2020 and has not been renewed; recalls that access to PEP and PrEP for those most at risk can significantly contribute to decreasing new infections, and recalls that these are still unavailable to LGBTI persons; calls on the government to take appropriate measures, in liaison with civil society, to address the rising numbers of HIV infections and ensure access to healthcare of those most vulnerable;

2022/03/11
Committee: AFET

2021/2243(INI)

Marc ANGEL, Pierre KARLESKIND, Terry REINTKE, Fabio Massimo CASTALDO, Maria WALSH, Malin BJÖRK, Maria NOICHL, Monika VANA, Michal ŠIMEČKA, Gwendoline DELBOS-CORFIELD, Alice KUHNKE, Radka MAXOVÁ

Motion for a resolution
Recital H a (new)

Ha. whereas lesbophobia must be understood as violence at the intersection of homophobia and misogyny, constituting a type of violence with its own roots, patterns, modes and consequences formed by this intersectional experience; whereas one in six (16%) lesbian or bisexual women reported episodes of discrimination when accessing healthcare or social services;

2022/04/04
Committee: FEMM

2021/2243(INI)

Marc ANGEL, Pierre KARLESKIND, Terry REINTKE, Fabio Massimo CASTALDO, Maria WALSH, Malin BJÖRK, Maria NOICHL, Monika VANA, Michal ŠIMEČKA, Gwendoline DELBOS-CORFIELD, Silvia MODIG, Alice KUHNKE, Radka MAXOVÁ

Motion for a resolution
Recital K a (new)

Ka. whereas social and legal changes, as well as research in the medical and biological field, have led to the recognition of diversity in the definition of ‘sex’ in addition to women and men; whereas sex discrimination has been interpreted in the case-law of the CJEU more broadly to include transgender persons who undergo medical transition;

2022/04/04
Committee: FEMM

2021/2243(INI)

Marc ANGEL, Pierre KARLESKIND, Terry REINTKE, Fabio Massimo CASTALDO, Maria WALSH, Malin BJÖRK, Maria NOICHL, Monika VANA, Michal ŠIMEČKA, Gwendoline DELBOS-CORFIELD, Silvia MODIG, Alice KUHNKE, Radka MAXOVÁ

Motion for a resolution
Recital L

L. whereas intersecting types of discrimination can have a serious impact on the life of survivors of gender-based violence such as female or intersex genital mutilation, for example by limiting or impeding their access to the prevention, support and protection services they need as a result of a combination of types of discrimination and cultural and linguistic barriers;

2022/04/04
Committee: FEMM

2021/2243(INI)

Marc ANGEL, Pierre KARLESKIND, Terry REINTKE, Fabio Massimo CASTALDO, Maria WALSH, Malin BJÖRK, Maria NOICHL, Monika VANA, Michal ŠIMEČKA, Gwendoline DELBOS-CORFIELD, Silvia MODIG, Alice KUHNKE, Radka MAXOVÁ

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4

4. Calls on the Member States to collect equality data, including data disaggregated by gender, racial and ethnic origin, based on voluntary participation, anonymity, confidentiality, self- identification and informed consent, while respecting the key principles of data protection and fundamental rights; takes note of the ongoing revision of the European statistics on population; calls on the Commission to ensure that this revision encompasses as many explicit grounds as possible, so as to ensure the collection of reliable equality data;

2022/04/04
Committee: FEMM

2021/2243(INI)

Marc ANGEL, Pierre KARLESKIND, Terry REINTKE, Fabio Massimo CASTALDO, Maria WALSH, Malin BJÖRK, Maria NOICHL, Monika VANA, Michal ŠIMEČKA, Gwendoline DELBOS-CORFIELD, Silvia MODIG, Alice KUHNKE, Radka MAXOVÁ

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5

5. Welcomes the appointment of a Commissioner for Equality and EU coordinators for combating racism, as well as for combating antisemitism and fostering Jewish life; stresses that in order to institutionalise an approach that takes intersectionality into account, the Commission should appoint coordinators aligned with all of the individual Equality Strategies; believes that the collective work of such coordinators will help to institutionalise intersectionality, contribute to the important work of the Commissioner for Equality and strengthen the implementation of each Strategy;

2022/04/04
Committee: FEMM

2021/2243(INI)

Marc ANGEL, Pierre KARLESKIND, Terry REINTKE, Fabio Massimo CASTALDO, Maria WALSH, Malin BJÖRK, Maria NOICHL, Monika VANA, Michal ŠIMEČKA, Gwendoline DELBOS-CORFIELD, Silvia MODIG, Alice KUHNKE, Radka MAXOVÁ

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6

6. Calls for the role and cooperation of the Commission’s Task Force on Equality to be reinforced and its cooperation with other bodies to be stepped up in order to ensure that all policy measures include an intersectional perspective based on impact assessments of policies and legislation; invites the Commission to reflect further on how to best draw the strategic potential of this initiative, which can be further developed with the inclusion of the Coordinators of each equality field;

2022/04/04
Committee: FEMM

2021/2243(INI)

Marc ANGEL, Pierre KARLESKIND, Terry REINTKE, Fabio Massimo CASTALDO, Maria WALSH, Malin BJÖRK, Maria NOICHL, Monika VANA, Michal ŠIMEČKA, Gwendoline DELBOS-CORFIELD, Silvia MODIG, Alice KUHNKE, Radka MAXOVÁ

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 a (new)

6a. Considers the EC Platform on Disability to be a flagship initiative with strategic potential; invites the EC to set up similar structures to ensure full implementation of all strategies under the ‘Union of Equality’ framework;

2022/04/04
Committee: FEMM

2021/2243(INI)

Marc ANGEL, Pierre KARLESKIND, Terry REINTKE, Fabio Massimo CASTALDO, Maria WALSH, Malin BJÖRK, Maria NOICHL, Monika VANA, Michal ŠIMEČKA, Gwendoline DELBOS-CORFIELD, Silvia MODIG, Alice KUHNKE, Radka MAXOVÁ

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7

7. Highlights the need for a comprehensive directive on gender-based violence with an intersectional approach, covering all women and girls in all their diversity and LGBTIQ people on the grounds of gender identity, gender expression or sex characteristics; calls on Member States to ensure that instances of gender-based violence are appropriately investigated, prosecuted and sanctioned and that victim-support services are comprehensive enough to address all forms of violence with a victim-centred perspective, particularly that which results from intersectional discrimination;

2022/04/04
Committee: FEMM

2021/2243(INI)

Marc ANGEL, Pierre KARLESKIND, Terry REINTKE, Fabio Massimo CASTALDO, Maria WALSH, Malin BJÖRK, Maria NOICHL, Monika VANA, Michal ŠIMEČKA, Gwendoline DELBOS-CORFIELD, Silvia MODIG, Alice KUHNKE, Radka MAXOVÁ

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 a (new)

7a. Recalls that the principle of equal treatment for men and women cannot be confined to the prohibition of discrimination based on a person’s given sex, and that it also applies to discrimination arising from the person’s gender identity; recalls that the CJEU has interpreted sex discrimination within the principle of equal treatment as encompassing transgender persons who undergone medical transition, yet notes that no such judgements were issued concerning non-binary or intersex persons, questioning the utility and capacity of EU non-discrimination legislation for the large trans population in Europe who cannot or will not access gender affirmation healthcare or for intersex persons; recalls that such individuals will be without remedy if they suffer discrimination compared to those who have physically altered their bodies; recalls the need for EU anti- discrimination to go beyond the gender binary and recognise gender discrimination; calls on the Commission to come up with a legislative proposal that avoid any risk of legal uncertainty in this matter;

2022/04/04
Committee: FEMM

2021/2243(INI)

Marc ANGEL, Pierre KARLESKIND, Terry REINTKE, Fabio Massimo CASTALDO, Maria WALSH, Malin BJÖRK, Maria NOICHL, Monika VANA, Michal ŠIMEČKA, Gwendoline DELBOS-CORFIELD, Silvia MODIG, Alice KUHNKE, Radka MAXOVÁ

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12

12. Calls on the Member States to ensure that the Council Framework Decision on combating racism and xenophobia13 , the Victim’s Rights Directive, the Racial Equality Directive and the Employment Equality Directive are consistently implemented; _________________ 13 Council Framework Decision 2008/913/JHA of 28 November 2008 on combating certain forms and expressions of racism and xenophobia by means of criminal law, OJ L 328, 6.12.2008, p. 55.

2022/04/04
Committee: FEMM

2021/2243(INI)

Marc ANGEL, Pierre KARLESKIND, Terry REINTKE, Fabio Massimo CASTALDO, Maria WALSH, Malin BJÖRK, Maria NOICHL, Monika VANA, Michal ŠIMEČKA, Gwendoline DELBOS-CORFIELD, Silvia MODIG, Alice KUHNKE, Radka MAXOVÁ

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15

15. CNotes that access to health can be impaired by the compounded effect of intersectional discrimination; calls on the Member States to ensure universal health coverage and to urgently remove the barriers that exist to healthcare for all, including for undocumented migrants;

2022/04/04
Committee: FEMM

2021/2243(INI)

Marc ANGEL, Pierre KARLESKIND, Terry REINTKE, Fabio Massimo CASTALDO, Maria WALSH, Malin BJÖRK, Maria NOICHL, Monika VANA, Michal ŠIMEČKA, Gwendoline DELBOS-CORFIELD, Silvia MODIG, Alice KUHNKE, Radka MAXOVÁ

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17

17. Encourages the Member States to ensure accessible and transparent legal gender recognition procedures based on self-determination and in line with WHO’s ICD-11, and to recognise trans, non-binary and intersex people in law; urges Member States to ban intersex genital mutilation and to ensure that intersex infants are not subjected to non-vital medical or surgical treatment during infancy or childhood;

2022/04/04
Committee: FEMM

2021/2231(INI)

Marc ANGEL, Terry REINTKE, Fabio Massimo CASTALDO, Malin BJÖRK, Pierre KARLESKIND, Markéta GREGOROVÁ, Maria WALSH, Malik AZMANI, Isabel SANTOS, Frédérique RIES, Thijs REUTEN

Motion for a resolution
Citation 7 a (new)

— having regard to the European Convention on Human Rights (‘ECHR’),

2022/11/17
Committee: AFET

2021/2231(INI)

Marc ANGEL, Terry REINTKE, Fabio Massimo CASTALDO, Malin BJÖRK, Pierre KARLESKIND, Markéta GREGOROVÁ, Maria WALSH, Malik AZMANI, Isabel SANTOS, Frédérique RIES, Thijs REUTEN

Motion for a resolution
Citation 8

— having regard to the reports of the European Commission against Racism and Intolerance (ECRI) of the Council of Europe, notably the 2016 country monitoring report on Azerbaijan,1a _________________ 1a https://rm.coe.int/fourth-report-on- azerbaijan/16808b5581

2022/11/17
Committee: AFET

2021/2231(INI)

Marc ANGEL, Terry REINTKE, Fabio Massimo CASTALDO, Malin BJÖRK, Pierre KARLESKIND, Markéta GREGOROVÁ, Maria WALSH, Malik AZMANI, Isabel SANTOS, Frédérique RIES, Thijs REUTEN

Motion for a resolution
Citation 8 a (new)

— having regard to the report of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe ('PACE’) titled ‘Alleged violations of the rights of LGBTI people in the Southern Caucasus’,1a _________________ 1a https://pace.coe.int/en/files/29711/html

2022/11/17
Committee: AFET

2021/2231(INI)

Marc ANGEL, Terry REINTKE, Fabio Massimo CASTALDO, Malin BJÖRK, Pierre KARLESKIND, Markéta GREGOROVÁ, Maria WALSH, Malik AZMANI, Isabel SANTOS, Frédérique RIES, Thijs REUTEN

Motion for a resolution
Citation 8 b (new)

— having regard to the report of the Commissioner for Human Rights of the Council of Europe following her visit to Azerbaijan from 8 to 12 July 2019,1a _________________ 1a https://rm.coe.int/report-on-the-visit-to- azerbaijan-from-8-to-12-july-2019-by- dunja-mija/168098e108

2022/11/17
Committee: AFET

2021/2231(INI)

Marc ANGEL, Terry REINTKE, Fabio Massimo CASTALDO, Malin BJÖRK, Pierre KARLESKIND, Markéta GREGOROVÁ, Maria WALSH, Malik AZMANI, Isabel SANTOS, Frédérique RIES, Thijs REUTEN

Motion for a resolution
Recital H a (new)

Ha. whereas the EU and Azerbaijan have jointly agreed, through the 1996 Partnership and Cooperation Agreement, on the general principle of respect for democracy, principles of international law and human rights; whereas the parties foresaw to cooperate on the respect and promotion of human rights particularly to those belonging to minorities;

2022/11/17
Committee: AFET

2021/2231(INI)

Marc ANGEL, Terry REINTKE, Fabio Massimo CASTALDO, Malin BJÖRK, Pierre KARLESKIND, Markéta GREGOROVÁ, Maria WALSH, Isabel SANTOS, Frédérique RIES, Thijs REUTEN

Motion for a resolution
Recital H b (new)

Hb. whereas the human rights of LGBTIQ people in Azerbaijan are at best discarded and at worst actively fought against by government and state institutions; whereas ILGA Europe’s Rainbow Index shows Azerbaijan as having the worst deficit in legislation and policy aiming to protect LGBTIQ people, ranking it in the worst place among all Council of Europe countries;

2022/11/17
Committee: AFET

2021/2231(INI)

Marc ANGEL, Terry REINTKE, Fabio Massimo CASTALDO, Malin BJÖRK, Pierre KARLESKIND, Markéta GREGOROVÁ, Maria WALSH, Malik AZMANI, Isabel SANTOS, Frédérique RIES, Thijs REUTEN

Motion for a resolution
Recital H c (new)

Hc. whereas hate speech and hate crime against LGBTIQ persons in Azerbaijan persist, often perpetrated by religious or political actors, leading to continued violation of their human rights; whereas in February 2022, Avaz Hafizli, a journalist and LGBTIQ human rights activist, was murdered by a family member, which spurred indignation on social media vis-à-vis the government’s poor track record of fighting against hate crime;1a whereas this is only one of the many examples of hate crimes, which due to lack of trust in law enforcement and their inaction, usually go unreported and unsanctioned; _________________ 1a https://globalvoices.org/2022/02/24/azerba ijani-journalist-and-queer-activist- murdered/

2022/11/17
Committee: AFET

2021/2231(INI)

Marc ANGEL, Terry REINTKE, Fabio Massimo CASTALDO, Malin BJÖRK, Pierre KARLESKIND, Markéta GREGOROVÁ, Maria WALSH, Malik AZMANI, Isabel SANTOS, Frédérique RIES, Thijs REUTEN

Motion for a resolution
Recital H d (new)

Hd. whereas PACE adopted in 2022 a resolution on violations of the rights of LGBTI persons in the Southern Caucasus and has made a number of requests to authorities to reform legislation in order to address such violations; whereas the PACE recommendations reflect the 2016 ECRI findings, which had noted an inexistence of data on LGBTI persons and their living conditions and that hate speech against them was widespread; whereas ECRI encouraged the government to develop an LGBTI Action Plan in order to raise awareness and promote understanding for equal treatment;

2022/11/17
Committee: AFET

2021/2231(INI)

Marc ANGEL, Terry REINTKE, Fabio Massimo CASTALDO, Malin BJÖRK, Pierre KARLESKIND, Markéta GREGOROVÁ, Maria WALSH, Malik AZMANI, Isabel SANTOS, Frédérique RIES, Thijs REUTEN

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16

16. CRecalls that the 1996 Partnership and Cooperation Agreement is predicated on respect for democracy, principles of international law and human rights, and that the former have not been systematically upheld in Azerbaijan; calls on EU institutions to ensure that any deepening of relations between the EU and Azerbaijan remains conditional on the country making substantial progress on respect for the core values and principles of democracy, human rights and fundamental freedoms;

2022/11/17
Committee: AFET

2021/2231(INI)

Marc ANGEL, Terry REINTKE, Fabio Massimo CASTALDO, Malin BJÖRK, Pierre KARLESKIND, Markéta GREGOROVÁ, Maria WALSH, Malik AZMANI, Isabel SANTOS, Frédérique RIES, Thijs REUTEN

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17

17. Deeply regrets the current state of press freedom in Azerbaijan; expresses its concern at the new law on media adopted in December 2021; calls for a swift review of that law in accordance with the recommendations included in the opinion of the Venice Commission of 17-18 June 2022; urges Azerbaijan to stop persecuting bloggers ~~and~~, journalists and rights defenders;

2022/11/17
Committee: AFET

2021/2231(INI)

Marc ANGEL, Terry REINTKE, Fabio Massimo CASTALDO, Malin BJÖRK, Pierre KARLESKIND, Markéta GREGOROVÁ, Maria WALSH, Malik AZMANI, Isabel SANTOS, Frédérique RIES, Thijs REUTEN

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 a (new)

20a. Recalls that the European Parliament’s position has been clear on non-discrimination with regard to LGBTIQ people, their protection against discrimination in law and practice, and the prosecution of all acts of abuse, hate speech and physical violence perpetrated against them;1a _________________ 1a Texts adopted: P9_TA(2020)0167

2022/11/17
Committee: AFET

2021/2231(INI)

Marc ANGEL, Terry REINTKE, Fabio Massimo CASTALDO, Malin BJÖRK, Pierre KARLESKIND, Markéta GREGOROVÁ, Maria WALSH, Malik AZMANI, Isabel SANTOS, Frédérique RIES, Thijs REUTEN

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 b (new)

20b. Urges Azerbaijani authorities to adopt anti-discrimination legislation adding sexual orientation, gender identity and expression and sex characteristics as prohibited grounds, alongside the adoption of civil, administrative and/or criminal proceedings to protect people from hate speech and hate crimes; calls on authorities to reform criminal legislation by adding the previous grounds as aggravating circumstances and to combat LGBTIQ-phobic violence;

2022/11/17
Committee: AFET

2021/2231(INI)

Marc ANGEL, Terry REINTKE, Fabio Massimo CASTALDO, Malin BJÖRK, Pierre KARLESKIND, Markéta GREGOROVÁ, Maria WALSH, Malik AZMANI, Isabel SANTOS, Frédérique RIES, Thijs REUTEN

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 c (new)

20c. Reiterates the call by PACE on the authorities of Azerbaijan to investigate cases of wrongful arrest of LGBTIQ people and prevent and combat police violence against these people;

2022/11/17
Committee: AFET

2021/2230(INI)

Marc ANGEL, Pierre KARLESKIND, Fabio Massimo CASTALDO, Malin BJÖRK, Terry REINTKE, Dietmar KÖSTER, Viola VON CRAMON-TAUBADEL, Robert HAJŠEL, Robert BIEDROŃ, Malik AZMANI, Andrey KOVATCHEV, Thijs REUTEN

Motion for a resolution
Citation 7 a (new)

— having regard to the European Convention on Human Rights (‘ECHR’),

2022/11/24
Committee: AFET

2021/2230(INI)

Marc ANGEL, Pierre KARLESKIND, Fabio Massimo CASTALDO, Malin BJÖRK, Terry REINTKE, Dietmar KÖSTER, Viola VON CRAMON-TAUBADEL, Robert HAJŠEL, Robert BIEDROŃ, Malik AZMANI, Andrey KOVATCHEV, Thijs REUTEN

Motion for a resolution
Citation 8

— having regard to the reports of the European Commission against Racism and Intolerance (ECRI) of the Council of Europe, notably the 2016 country monitoring report on Armenia1a and its adopted 2019 conclusions on the adoption of the recommendations,1b _________________ 1a https://rm.coe.int/fourth-report-on- armenia/16808b5539 1b https://rm.coe.int/conclusions-5th- cycle-on-armenia/1680972faa

2022/11/24
Committee: AFET

2021/2230(INI)

Marc ANGEL, Pierre KARLESKIND, Fabio Massimo CASTALDO, Malin BJÖRK, Terry REINTKE, Dietmar KÖSTER, Viola VON CRAMON-TAUBADEL, Robert HAJŠEL, Robert BIEDROŃ, Malik AZMANI, Andrey KOVATCHEV, Thijs REUTEN

Motion for a resolution
Citation 8 a (new)

— having regard to the report of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe ('PACE’) titled ‘Alleged violations of the rights of LGBTI people in the Southern Caucasus,1a _________________ 1a https://pace.coe.int/en/files/29711/html

2022/11/24
Committee: AFET

2021/2230(INI)

Marc ANGEL, Pierre KARLESKIND, Fabio Massimo CASTALDO, Malin BJÖRK, Terry REINTKE, Dietmar KÖSTER, Viola VON CRAMON-TAUBADEL, Robert HAJŠEL, Robert BIEDROŃ, Malik AZMANI, Andrey KOVATCHEV, Thijs REUTEN

Motion for a resolution
Citation 8 b (new)

— having regard to the report of the Commissioner for Human Rights of the Council of Europe following her visit to Armenia from 16 to 20 September 2018,1a _________________ 1a https://rm.coe.int/report-on-the-visit-to- armenia-from-16-to-20-september-2018- by-dunja-m/168091f9d5

2022/11/24
Committee: AFET

2021/2230(INI)

Marc ANGEL, Pierre KARLESKIND, Fabio Massimo CASTALDO, Malin BJÖRK, Terry REINTKE, Dietmar KÖSTER, Viola VON CRAMON-TAUBADEL, Robert HAJŠEL, Robert BIEDROŃ, Malik AZMANI, Andrey KOVATCHEV, Thijs REUTEN

Motion for a resolution
Recital E a (new)

Ea. whereas the defence of human rights and fundamental freedoms, including through the respect of the United Nations Charter, the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the European Convention of Human Rights, is a crucial tenet of the Comprehensive and Enhanced Partnership Agreement between the EU and Armenia ('CEPA');

2022/11/24
Committee: AFET

2021/2230(INI)

Marc ANGEL, Pierre KARLESKIND, Fabio Massimo CASTALDO, Malin BJÖRK, Terry REINTKE, Dietmar KÖSTER, Viola VON CRAMON-TAUBADEL, Robert HAJŠEL, Robert BIEDROŃ, Malik AZMANI, Andrey KOVATCHEV, Thijs REUTEN

Motion for a resolution
Recital E b (new)

Eb. whereas, on the evening of October 20, a young gay couple aged 16 and 21 committed double suicide owing to the pervasive discrimination in Armenian society, largely as a result of inaction on anti-discrimination and equality initiatives by the governments over the years; whereas hate speech spread on social media and messaging apps thereafter with impunity, fuelling existing discrimination towards LGBTIQ persons; whereas attacks recently took place against transgender human rights defender “Right Side” NGO in social media, spreading false information, inciting to hatred and issuing death threats to its founder, trans human rights defender Lilit Martirosyan1a; whereas violent attacks against trans women repeatedly took place since summer 2022, including an incident in July 2022 in Yerevan where the perpetrator livestreamed the attack on social media, receiving positive praise; _________________ 1a http://rightsidengo.com/news/a- number-of-forces-want-to-involve-lilit- martirosyan-in-various-political- discussions-by-spreading-false-and- discriminatory-information-about-her- that-endangers-her-life-and-activism/

2022/11/24
Committee: AFET

2021/2230(INI)

Marc ANGEL, Pierre KARLESKIND, Fabio Massimo CASTALDO, Malin BJÖRK, Terry REINTKE, Dietmar KÖSTER, Viola VON CRAMON-TAUBADEL, Robert BIEDROŃ, Thijs REUTEN

Motion for a resolution
Recital E c (new)

Ec. whereas the human rights of LGBTIQ people in Armenia are at best discarded and at worst actively fought against by government and state institutions; whereas ILGA Europe’s Rainbow Index shows Armenia as having one of the largest deficits in legislation and policy aiming to protect LGBTIQ people, ranking it in the 3rd worst place among all Council of Europe countries, tied with the Russian Federation;

2022/11/24
Committee: AFET

2021/2230(INI)

Marc ANGEL, Pierre KARLESKIND, Fabio Massimo CASTALDO, Malin BJÖRK, Terry REINTKE, Dietmar KÖSTER, Viola VON CRAMON-TAUBADEL, Robert BIEDROŃ, Malik AZMANI, Andrey KOVATCHEV, Thijs REUTEN

Motion for a resolution
Recital E d (new)

Ed. whereas PACE adopted in 2022 a resolution on violations of the rights of LGBTI persons in the Southern Caucasus and made several calls to authorities to reform legislation in order to address them; whereas the recommendations reflect the 2016 ECRI findings; whereas already in 2019 ECRI had concluded that its recommendations had not been addressed sufficiently, including that none of the relevant provisions of the new Criminal Code had been adopted; whereas the lack of response of the government to international bodies’ recommendations is alarming;

2022/11/24
Committee: AFET

2021/2230(INI)

Marc ANGEL, Pierre KARLESKIND, Fabio Massimo CASTALDO, Malin BJÖRK, Terry REINTKE, Dietmar KÖSTER, Viola VON CRAMON-TAUBADEL, Robert BIEDROŃ, Malik AZMANI, Andrey KOVATCHEV, Thijs REUTEN

Motion for a resolution
Recital E e (new)

Ee. whereas the European Court of Human Rights recognized in its judgement on Cases 1367/12 and 72961/12 (Ogazenova v Armenia) that criminal law measures are required with respect to hate speech, notably on grounds of sexual orientation and sexual life; whereas domestic law currently prohibits hate speech, yet sexual orientation and gender identity continue not to be included in the characteristics of victims of the offence despite the recommendations of the relevant international bodies in that respect;1a _________________ 1a ECtHR, Cases 1367/12 and 72961/12 (Ogazenova v Armenia), ¶121-122

2022/11/24
Committee: AFET

2021/2230(INI)

Marc ANGEL, Pierre KARLESKIND, Fabio Massimo CASTALDO, Malin BJÖRK, Terry REINTKE, Dietmar KÖSTER, Viola VON CRAMON-TAUBADEL, Robert BIEDROŃ, Malik AZMANI, Andrey KOVATCHEV, Thijs REUTEN

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16

16. UHighlights that Article 1 of CEPA includes as an objective to enhance cooperation in the area of freedom, security and justice with the aim of reinforcing the rule of law and respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms; underlines the importance of media freedom, anti-discrimination, freedom of expression and freedom of assembly for preserving a vibrant democracy; is concerned by the pervasive presence of discrimination, disinformation and harsh rhetoric; , as well as hate speech towards certain social groups; urges authorities to categorically uphold all human rights enshrined in the ECHR, notably when they concern vulnerable groups such as women, children, persons with disabilities and LGBTIQ persons1a; _________________ 1a Referring to Commissioner’s for Human Rights country reporting on Armenia: https://www.coe.int/en/web/commissioner/ -/report-on-armenia-recommends- measures-to-improve-women-s-rights- protection-of-disadvantaged-or- vulnerable-groups-and-establishing- accountability-for-p

2022/11/24
Committee: AFET

2021/2230(INI)

Marc ANGEL, Pierre KARLESKIND, Fabio Massimo CASTALDO, Malin BJÖRK, Terry REINTKE, Dietmar KÖSTER, Viola VON CRAMON-TAUBADEL, Robert BIEDROŃ, Andrey KOVATCHEV, Thijs REUTEN

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 a (new)

16a. Recalls that the fight against discrimination is a cornerstone of democratic systems; considers that the democratic transition in Armenia is an opportunity to strengthen the human rights system; recalls that the Commissioner for Human Rights of the Council of Europe encouraged the government to take a prompt stance and adopt several legal reforms1a; considers that the authorities have all recommendations at their disposal to make progress on human rights and calls for their implementation; _________________ 1a https://rm.coe.int/report-on-the-visit-to- armenia-from-16-to-20-september-2018- by-dunja-m/168091f9d5, ¶106-107

2022/11/24
Committee: AFET

2021/2230(INI)

Marc ANGEL, Pierre KARLESKIND, Fabio Massimo CASTALDO, Malin BJÖRK, Terry REINTKE, Dietmar KÖSTER, Viola VON CRAMON-TAUBADEL, Robert BIEDROŃ, Malik AZMANI, Andrey KOVATCHEV, Thijs REUTEN

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 b (new)

16b. Considers that LGBTIQ persons are in dire need of protection; calls for the adoption of anti-discrimination legislation adding sexual orientation, gender identity and expression and sex characteristics as prohibited grounds, alongside the adoption of civil, administrative and/or criminal proceedings to protect people from hate speech and hate crimes; calls on authorities to reform criminal legislation by adding the previous grounds as aggravating circumstances; urges Armenia to stop considering homosexuality as a mental illness1a; _________________ 1ahttps://pace.coe.int/en/files/29711/html ¶10-11

2022/11/24
Committee: AFET

2021/2230(INI)

Marc ANGEL, Pierre KARLESKIND, Fabio Massimo CASTALDO, Malin BJÖRK, Terry REINTKE, Dietmar KÖSTER, Viola VON CRAMON-TAUBADEL, Robert BIEDROŃ, Thijs REUTEN

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 c (new)

16c. Calls on the Armenian government, including the Human Rights Defender of Armenia, to raise public awareness around the issue of LGBTIQ- phobia and the need to change prevailing patriarchal structures to counter gender stereotypes; calls on the Armenian government to adopt and implement action plans with the aim of strengthening the rights of LGBTIQ persons and their living conditions, and preventing and combating social exclusion, stigmatisation and all forms of discrimination against them;

2022/11/24
Committee: AFET

2021/2206(INI)

Marc ANGEL, Fabio Massimo CASTALDO, Malin BJÖRK, Terry REINTKE, Pierre KARLESKIND, Marisa MATIAS, Evin INCIR

Motion for a resolution
Citation 1

— having regard to the Council conclusions of 10 May 2021 entitled ‘The Horn of Africa: a geo-strategic priority for the EU’, and particularly to action 28 regarding access to and respect for sexual and reproductive health and rights,

2022/04/27
Committee: AFET

2021/2206(INI)

Marc ANGEL, Fabio Massimo CASTALDO, Malin BJÖRK, Terry REINTKE, Pierre KARLESKIND, Marisa MATIAS, Evin INCIR

Motion for a resolution
Citation 18

— having regard to Resolution ~~376~~s 275 (LV) 2014 on Protection against Violence and other Human Rights Violations against Persons on the basis of their real or imputed Sexual Orientation or Gender Identity and 376 (LX) 2017 on the Situation of Human Rights Defenders in Africa of the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights, ~~adopted in May 2017,~~

2022/04/27
Committee: AFET

2021/2206(INI)

Marc ANGEL, Fabio Massimo CASTALDO, Malin BJÖRK, Terry REINTKE, Pierre KARLESKIND, Marisa MATIAS

Motion for a resolution
Recital A a (new)

A a. whereas LGBTIQ people continue to face harassment, arrest, prosecution, gender-based violence and sometimes even killing for their real or perceived sexual orientation, gender identity or expression and sex characteristics; whereas, with the exception of Djibouti, consensual sexual acts between same-sex persons are criminalized in all the countries of the Horn of Africa;

2022/04/27
Committee: AFET

2021/2206(INI)

Marc ANGEL, Fabio Massimo CASTALDO, Malin BJÖRK, Terry REINTKE, Pierre KARLESKIND, Marisa MATIAS

Motion for a resolution
Recital A b (new)

A b. whereas this criminalisation is used to legitimise discriminatory treatment towards LGBTIQ people, and repealing discriminatory provisions from the Criminal Code is a necessary first step towards protecting them from violence; whereas none of the countries contemplated have in place legal provisions to legally recognise trans persons or to protect intersex persons from intersex genital mutilation;

2022/04/27
Committee: AFET

2021/2206(INI)

Marc ANGEL, Fabio Massimo CASTALDO, Malin BJÖRK, Terry REINTKE, Pierre KARLESKIND, Marisa MATIAS

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point m a (new)

(m a) call on national authorities to provide a conductive working environment for civil society, as per Res. 376 (LX) 2017 adopted by the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ rights, as well as specific legislative measures to recognise and protect the status of HRDs, prevent their harassment and arbitrary detention, including those working on LGBTIQ rights; urge national authorities to drop all charges against HRDs facing prosecution and immediately and unconditionally release those who are arbitrarily detained or imprisoned;

2022/04/27
Committee: AFET

2021/2206(INI)

Marc ANGEL, Fabio Massimo CASTALDO, Malin BJÖRK, Terry REINTKE, Pierre KARLESKIND, Marisa MATIAS

(m b) express concern about the persistent violence and discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation, gender identity, expression and sex characteristics; call on the national authorities to repeal discriminatory provisions, including through review of their criminal codes; ensure protection and freedom from discrimination and to strengthen engagement with civil society, namely through promoting civic space, providing financial resources and the framework required to enable the participation of civil society representatives at all levels, including local and grassroots actors;

2022/04/27
Committee: AFET

2021/2206(INI)

Marc ANGEL, Fabio Massimo CASTALDO, Malin BJÖRK, Terry REINTKE, Pierre KARLESKIND, Marisa MATIAS

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point m c (new)

(m c) commend the progress experienced in access to health in Kenya and Uganda, namely when ensuring access to life- saving HIV treatment and access to other sexual and reproductive health services, which are indispensable to achieve the SDGs and achieve gender equality; recall that access to and respect for SRHR are a crucial component of the EU-Africa partnership and urge national authorities to ensure universal access to health based on the principles of non-discrimination and equal treatment;

2022/04/27
Committee: AFET

2021/2188(INI)

Pierre KARLESKIND, Stéphanie YON-COURTIN, Søren GADE

Motion for a resolution
Citation 8

— having regard to the Commission communication of 20 May 2020 entitled ‘EU Biodiversity Strategy for 2030 - bringing nature back into our lives’ (COM(2020)0380), and to the European Parliament resolution of 9 June 2021 regarding this strategy,

2021/12/15
Committee: PECH

2021/2188(INI)

Pierre KARLESKIND, Stéphanie YON-COURTIN, Søren GADE

Motion for a resolution
Citation 9

— having regard to the Commission communication of 20 May 2020 entitled ‘A Farm to Fork Strategy for a fair, healthy and environmentally-friendly food system’ (COM(2020)0381), and to the European Parliament resolution of 20 October 2021 regarding this strategy,

2021/12/15
Committee: PECH

28. Considers that co-management with the ACs must be developed to foster a bottom-up approach; emphasises that co- management has also proven to be highly successful in the management of marine protected areas; stresses that the Commission must ensure that regional stakeholders and ACs play a greater role in the negotiations and consultations with third countries, especially the United Kingdom and Norway; points out that the Commission is responsible for organising the negotiations with third countries in such a way as to allow for direct interactions and exchanges between stakeholders on both sides;

2023/03/15
Committee: PECH

2021/2169(INI)

Catherine CHABAUD, Pierre KARLESKIND, Asger CHRISTENSEN

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 28

28. Considers that co-management with the ACs must be developed to foster a bottom-up approach; welcomes the Commission's proposal announced in its Communication on The common fisheries policy today and tomorrow1ato conduct between spring 2023 and summer 2024 an EU-wide participatory foresight project on "Fisheries of the Future" based on interviews on the ground; _________________ 1a Communication of the European Commission of 21 February 2023 on The common fisheries policy today and tomorrow: a Fisheries and Oceans Pact towards sustainable, science-based, innovative and inclusive fisheries management (COM(2023) 103 final).

2023/03/15
Committee: PECH

2021/2169(INI)

Pierre KARLESKIND, Asger CHRISTENSEN, Catherine CHABAUD, Izaskun BILBAO BARANDICA

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 31

31. Calls on the Commission to systematically inform the European Parliament about these requests, in particular the way in which they contribute to the objectives of the CFP;

2023/03/15
Committee: PECH

2021/2169(INI)

Pierre KARLESKIND, Asger CHRISTENSEN, Catherine CHABAUD, Izaskun BILBAO BARANDICA

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 31 a (new)

31a. Calls on the Commission to propose a general framework for the negotiating mandates for participation in Regional Fisheries Management Organisations (RFMOs);

2023/03/15
Committee: PECH

2021/2169(INI)

Catherine CHABAUD, Pierre KARLESKIND, Asger CHRISTENSEN

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 32

32. Stresses the need to ensure that fisheries and aquaculture are given fair place in comparison with other sectors in policy design and in spatial planning; recalls the need to seek cooperation with other maritime activities in order to avoid conflicts and foster synergies, in particular with marine energy infrastructures, as promoted in the Directive on maritime spatial planning2a; _________________ 2a Directive 2014/89/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 July 2014 establishing a framework for maritime spatial planning.

2023/03/15
Committee: PECH

2021/2169(INI)

Pierre KARLESKIND, Asger CHRISTENSEN, Catherine CHABAUD, Izaskun BILBAO BARANDICA

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 32

32. Stresses the need to ensure that fisheries and aquaculture are given fair place in comparison with other sectors in policy design and in spatial planning; points out that this requires broad and inclusive stakeholder participation;

2023/03/15
Committee: PECH

2021/2169(INI)

Pierre KARLESKIND, Asger CHRISTENSEN, Catherine CHABAUD

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 34

34. Underlines that it is important to align the fisheries and environmental polic~~y must be aligned, but that environmental objectives cannot prevail over the CFP objectives~~ies in order to achieve the objectives of the CFP and the three pillars of sustainable development, in other words the environment, the economy and society;

2023/03/15
Committee: PECH

2021/2169(INI)

Catherine CHABAUD, Pierre KARLESKIND, Asger CHRISTENSEN

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 35

~~35.~~ Calls on the Commission to ~~35.~~ promote the CFP as a policy model for ocean governance and to defend the EU fishing sector’s interests in Regional Fisheries Management Organisations and Sustainable Fisheries Partnership Agreements, and more generally in international forums; calls on the Commission to monitor the proper redistribution of the EU's financial contributions, ensuring that all of these contributions are allocated to the fisheries and aquaculture sectors, to the better integration of young people and women in these sectors, to the restoration of nature and to the improvement of knowledge about the state of the climate and the marine environment.

2023/03/15
Committee: PECH

2021/2169(INI)

Pierre KARLESKIND, Asger CHRISTENSEN, Catherine CHABAUD, Izaskun BILBAO BARANDICA

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 35

35. Calls on the Commission to promote the CFP as a policy model for ocean governance and to ~~defend~~use the EU ~~fishing sector’s interests~~'s position in Regional Fisheries Management Organisations, free trade agreements and Sustainable Fisheries Partnership Agreements, and more generally in international forums, as the main tool for promoting the CFP as a policy model; stresses that that will be essential to ensure fair competition for EU operators and to defend the interests of the EU's fisheries sector on a global level;

2023/03/15
Committee: PECH

2021/2169(INI)

Pierre KARLESKIND, Asger CHRISTENSEN, Catherine CHABAUD, Izaskun BILBAO BARANDICA

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 37

37. Considers that imported seafood products must be subject to high environmental and social standards, similar to those applied in the EU; points out that it is essential to have a traceability system for food imported into the Union in order to meet consumers' expectations through information with a view to improving food safety and allowing checks on third- country imports, alongside measures to reduce IUU fishing; calls for a more harmonised approach within the Union;

2023/03/15
Committee: PECH

2021/2169(INI)

Pierre KARLESKIND, Asger CHRISTENSEN, Catherine CHABAUD, Izaskun BILBAO BARANDICA

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 37 a (new)

37a. Underlines the importance of the EU's zero-tolerance policy regarding IUU fishing and regrets that unauthorised seafood continues to be sold on a number of EU markets; points out that the Commission and the Member States must redouble their efforts to tackle IUU fishing and ensure that seafood consumption in the EU does not contribute to it; considers that the existing measures to reduce IUU fishing are inadequate; calls on the Commission to strengthen the EFCA's mandate to reduce IUU fishing in EU and non-EU waters; calls for the free trade agreements with the countries concerned to include a section on tackling IUU fishing;

2023/03/15
Committee: PECH

2021/2169(INI)

Pierre KARLESKIND, Asger CHRISTENSEN, Catherine CHABAUD, Izaskun BILBAO BARANDICA

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 38

38. Considers that the implementation of the CFP does not sufficiently address the specific needs of the outermost regions; calls on the Commission to address this situation and, if necessary, to make the adjustments needed;

2023/03/15
Committee: PECH

2021/2169(INI)

Pierre KARLESKIND, Asger CHRISTENSEN, Catherine CHABAUD, Izaskun BILBAO BARANDICA

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 40 a (new)

40a. Underlines the importance of carrying out robust studies to assess the stocks of fish caught in outermost waters;

2023/03/15
Committee: PECH

2021/2162(INI)

Pascal DURAND, Nicolae ŞTEFĂNUȚĂ, Valérie HAYER, Pierre KARLESKIND, Olivier CHASTEL, Alin MITUȚA, Ramona STRUGARIU, Katalin CSEH, Gilles BOYER

Motion for a resolution
Recital B a (new)

B a. whereas the Commission acknowledged1a the need to reflect on amendments to the Financial Regulation that prevent selecting bidders that can be in a situation of conflict of interests and to improve implementation guidelines (Vademecum on public procurement) on the application of the notion of conflicting professional interests; _________________ 1a Case 853/2020/KR