Activities of Jelko KACIN
Plenary speeches (100)
One-minute speeches on matters of political importance
One-minute speeches on matters of political importance
One-minute speeches on matters of political importance
Croatia: progress report 2008 - Turkey: progress report 2008 - Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia: progress report 2008 (debate)
One-minute speeches on matters of political importance
One-minute speeches on matters of political importance
Situation in the Middle East/Gaza Strip (debate)
Commemorating 11 July as a day of remembrance for the victims of the massacre in Srebrenica (debate)
Commemorating 11 July as a day of remembrance for the victims of the massacre in Srebrenica (debate)
One-minute speeches on matters of political importance
One-minute speeches on matters of political importance
EC-Bosnia Herzegovina Stabilisation and Association Agreement − EC-Bosnia Herzegovina Stabilisation and Association Agreement (debate)
One-minute speeches on matters of political importance
Results of the European Council meeting of 19 and 20 June 2008 in Brussels - Slovenian Presidency's term of office (debate)
Measures to combat the rise in oil prices (debate)
One-minute speeches on matters of political importance
Croatia: 2007 progress report - Progress Report on the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia (debate)
Kosovo (debate)
Presentation of the programme of the Slovenian Presidency (debate)
One-minute speeches on matters of political importance
Montenegro - EC/Montenegro: Stabilisation and Association Agreement (debate)
EU-Serbia relations (vote)
EU-Serbia relations (debate)
Progress report on Croatia (debate)
The future of Kosovo and the role of the EU (debate)
Bosnia-Herzegovina (debate)
Moldova (Transnistria), Georgia (South Ossetia) (debate)
European Agency for Reconstruction (debate)
EU preparation for its future role in Kosovo (debate)
Albania - Stabilisation and Association Agreement with Albania(debate)
Visa policy with regard to western Balkan countries (debate)
One-minute speeches on matters of political importance
Outlook for Bosnia and Herzegovina (debate)
Question Time (Commission)
A world without landmines
Elections in Moldova
Bulgaria's progress towards accession
Turkey's progress towards accession
Situation in Ukraine
Situation in Ukraine (debate)
Situation in Iraq (debate)
Occurrence reporting in civil aviation (debate)
One-minute speeches (Rule 150)
2013 progress report on Serbia - European integration process of Kosovo (debate)
Common rules and procedures for the implementation of the Union's instruments for external action - Instrument for stability - Financing instrument for the promotion of democracy and human rights worldwide - Partnership instrument for cooperation with third countries - Establishing a financing instrument for development cooperation - European neighbourhood instrument - Instrument for Pre-accession Assistance (debate)
One-minute speeches (Rule 150)
One-minute speeches on matters of political importance
Freedom of press and media in the world - Annual Report on human rights and democracy in the world 2012 and the European Union's policy on the matter - Promotion and protection of freedom of religion or belief
One-minute speeches (Rule 150)
2012 progress report on Bosnia and Herzegovina (debate)
2012 progress report on the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia (debate)
2012 progress report on the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia (debate)
2012 progress report on Serbia (B7-0090/2013) (vote)
2012 comprehensive monitoring report on Croatia (debate)
2012 progress report on Montenegro (debate)
2012 progress report on Serbia (debate)
European integration process of Kosovo (debate)
Nuclear threats and human rights in North Korea (debate)
One-minute speeches (Rule 150)
Dialogue for a peaceful solution of the Kurdish issue in Turkey (debate)
EU-Iraq partnership and cooperation agreement (debate)
Corruption, misuse of EU funds and effects on the political decision-making processes (debate)
Information and consultation of workers, anticipation and management of restructuring (debate)
Enlargement: policies, criteria and the EU’s strategic interests (debate)
One-minute speeches (Rule 150)
One-minute speeches on matters of political importance
Enlargement report for Serbia (B7-0188/2012) (vote)
Enlargement report for Serbia (debate)
Enlargement report for Kosovo (debate)
Enlargement report for the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia (debate)
Enlargement report for Bosnia and Herzegovina (debate)
Conclusions of the European Council meeting (1-2 March 2012) (debate)
Accession Treaty : Treaty concerning the accession of the Republic of Croatia - Application of Croatia to become a member of the European Union (debate)
Civilian invalids of war (written declaration)
Main aspects of the common foreign and security policy and the common security and defence policy - Situation in Syria and in Camp Ashraf - Report: Albertini - Annual report from the Council to Parliament on the main aspects of CFSP in 2009 - Report: Gualtieri - Development of CSDP following the entry into force of the Lisbon Treaty - Report: Muñiz De Urquiza - The EU as a global actor: its role in multilateral organisations (debate)
2010 progress report on Turkey (debate)
2010 progress report on Croatia (debate)
Stabilisation and Association Agreement between the EC and Serbia (B7-0021/2011) (vote)
EC-Serbia Stabilisation and Association Agreement - Stabilisation and Association Agreement between the EC and Serbia (debate)
EC-Serbia Stabilisation and Association Agreement - Stabilisation and Association Agreement between the EC and Serbia (continuation of debate)
Third countries whose nationals must be in possession of visas when crossing the external borders of Member States (debate)
Investigation and prevention of accidents and incidents in civil aviation (debate)
Investigation and prevention of accidents and incidents in civil aviation (debate)
One-minute speeches on matters of political importance
Kosovo (B7-0409/2010) (vote)
Kosovo - Albania (debate)
One-minute speeches (Rule 150)
Situation in the Korean Peninsula (B7-0358/2010) (vote)
Situation in the Korean Peninsula (debate)
2008 annual report on the CFSP - The implementation of the European Security Strategy and the Common Security and Defence Policy - Non-proliferation Treaty (debate)
2009 progress report on Croatia - 2009 progress report on the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia - 2009 progress report on Turkey (debate)
One-minute speeches on matters of political importance
Enlargement strategy 2009 concerning the countries of the western Balkans, Iceland and Turkey (debate)
One-minute speeches on matters of political importance
Report of the Independent International Fact-Finding Mission on the Conflict in Georgia (debate)
Question Time (Commission)
One-minute speeches on matters of political importance
Conclusion of a Partnership and Cooperation Agreement between the EC and the Republic of Tajikistan (debate)
New regulations on visas for Western Balkan countries (Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Montenegro, Serbia) (debate)
One-minute speeches on matters of political importance
Reports (3)
REPORT Report with a proposal for a European Parliament recommendation to the Council on relations between the European Union and Serbia PDF (169 KB) DOC (107 KB)
REPORT Report on the proposal for a Council regulation amending Regulation (EC) No 2667/2000 on the European Agency for Reconstruction PDF (164 KB) DOC (118 KB)
REPORT Recommendation on the draft Council and Commission decision on the conclusion of the Stabilisation and Association Agreement between the European Communities and their Member States, of the one part, and the Republic of Serbia, of the other part PDF (127 KB) DOC (60 KB)
Shadow reports (6)
REPORT on effective labour inspections as a strategy to improve working conditions in Europe PDF (226 KB) DOC (115 KB)
REPORT on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on occurrence reporting in civil aviation amending Regulation (EU) No 996/2010 and repealing Directive No 2003/42/EC, Commission Regulation (EC) No 1321/2007 and Commission Regulation (EC) No 1330/2007 PDF (396 KB) DOC (493 KB)
RECOMMENDATION on the draft Council decision on the conclusion of a Partnership and Cooperation Agreement between the European Union and its Member States, of the one part, and the Republic of Iraq, of the other part PDF (153 KB) DOC (79 KB)
REPORT with recommendations to the Commission on information and consultation of workers, anticipation and management of restructuring PDF (224 KB) DOC (158 KB)
REPORT on the proposal for a decision of the European Parliament and of the Council on the European Year for Active Ageing (2012) PDF (416 KB) DOC (633 KB)
REPORT Report on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on investigation and prevention of accidents and incidents in civil aviation PDF (413 KB) DOC (571 KB)
Opinions (4)
OPINION European Commission: Final annual accounts of the European Communities - Financial Year 2006 - European Agency for Reconstruction
OPINION Proposal for a Council decision concerning the signing of the Agreement between the European Community and the Republic of Serbia on readmission
OPINION Proposal for a Council decision on the conclusion of the Agreement between the European Community and the Republic of Serbia on the facilitation of issuance of short-stay visas
OPINION on budgetary management of European Union pre-accession funds in the areas of judicial systems and the fight against corruption in the candidate and potential candidate countries
Shadow opinions (7)
OPINION on gender aspects of the European Framework for National Roma Inclusion Strategies
OPINION on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing a European Neighbourhood Instrument
OPINION on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on the Instrument for Pre-accession Assistance (IPA II)
OPINION on the review of the European Neighbourhood Policy
OPINION with recommendations to the Commission on insolvency proceedings in the context of EU company law
OPINION Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions Cohesion policy: Strategic Report 2010 on the implementation of the programmes for 2007-2013
OPINION Proposal for a Council Decision providing macro-financial assistance to Ukraine
Written declarations (3)
Amendments (269)
Amendment 6 #
2013/2945(RSP)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 8 a (new)
Citation 8 a (new)
– having regard to Decision No 1/95 of the EC-Turkey Association Council of 22 December 1995 on implementing the final phase of the Customs Union (Decision 1/95),
Amendment 21 #
2013/2945(RSP)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 13 a (new)
Citation 13 a (new)
– having regard to the visa dialogue between the EU and Turkey, which has been launched in December 2013 and is paving the way for visa free travel for Turkish citizens,
Amendment 27 #
2013/2945(RSP)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 15
Citation 15
– having regard to the fact that Turkey, for the eighth consecutive year, has still not implemented the provisions stemming from the EC-Turkey Association Agreement and the Additional Protocol thereto as well as the failure of the European Union to lift the isolation of the Turkish Cypriot community promised in the EU Council Conclusions of 26 April 2004,
Amendment 52 #
2013/2945(RSP)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Believes that a renewed mutual engagement in the context of the negotiation process is needed to maintain a constructive relationship; stresses the importance of creating the conditions for a constructive dialogue and the foundations for a common understanding;
Amendment 60 #
2013/2945(RSP)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Notes the transformative power of accession negotiations between the Union and Turkey, which have provided Turkey with a clear reference for its reform process; stresses therefore the importance of credible negotiations based on a mutual commitment by Turkey and the Union to effective reforms furthering the democratic foundations of Turkish society, promoting fundamental values and producing positive change in the institutions, in legislation and, in the mentality of society; welcomes, therefore the opening of Chapter 22;
Amendment 67 #
2013/2945(RSP)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. StressWelcomes the importance of achieving a common understanding between Turkey and the EU on the relevance for both the EU and Turkey of the readmission agreement and the roadmap leading to visa liberalisation; recalls that Turkey is one of the key transit countries for irregular migration to the EU and therefore calls on Turkey to sign and implement the readmission agreement without further delay; calls on the Commission in parallel to take steps towards visa liberalisationsignature by Turkey of the readmission agreement on 16 December 2013 , which enables the launch of the roadmap leading to visa liberalisation; welcomes the establishment of the General Directorate of Migration Management with the enacted Law on Foreigners and International Protection; recalls that Turkey is one of the key transit countries for irregular migration to the EU and stresses the clear benefits of facilitating access to the EU for business people, academics, students and representatives of civil society;
Amendment 131 #
2013/2945(RSP)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. Welcomes the establishment of new institutions, namely the Ombudsman Institution and the Turkish National Human Rights Institution which have become operational in 2013, thus creating additional mechanisms for individuals to apply for the protection of their fundamental rights and freedoms;
Amendment 170 #
2013/2945(RSP)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 a (new)
Paragraph 10 a (new)
10a. Welcomes the establishment of individual application to the Turkish Constitutional Court which enables Turkish citizens to use their right of individual application first in the Constitutional Court before they applied to the ECHR;
Amendment 177 #
2013/2945(RSP)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Welcomes the initiatives taken by the High Council of Judges and Prosecutors to promote the training of a large number of judges and prosecutors in the field of human rights and to promote a thorough, operational understanding of the ECtHR case law; encourages the Government to adopt the Human Rights Action Plan based on the ECtHR case law and aimed at addressing issues raised in judgements of the Court where Turkey was found to have violated ECHR provisions; encourages the Government to continue with ambitious judicial reforms built on the need to advance the defence and the promotion of fundamental rights; stresses, in this regard, the need to continue to reform the anti- terror law as a matter of priority;
Amendment 232 #
2013/2945(RSP)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Is of the opinion that social dialogue and involvement of social partners are vital for the development of a prosperous society; Underlines the importance of further progress in the areas of social policy and employment, in particular to remove all obstacles to the effective functioning of trade unions, to establish a national employment strategy, address undeclared work, widen the coverage of social protection mechanisms, and increase employment rates among women and people with disabilities; stresses the importance of opening Chapter 19 on social policy and employment;
Amendment 257 #
2013/2945(RSP)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Reiterates its strong support for the reunification of Cyprus, based on a fair and viable settlement with established UN parameters of bi-zonality, bi-communality and political equality for both communities; asks Turkey to continue supporting actively support the negotiations aimed at a fair, comprehensive and viable settlement under the auspices of the UN Secretary-General and in accordance with the relevant UNSC resolutions; calls on Turkey to begin withdrawing its forces from Cyprus and to transfer the sealed-off area of Famagusta to the UN in accordance with UNSC Resolution 550 (1984); calls on the Republic ofthe Republic of Cyprus to allow the adoption of the Direct Trade Regulation which would enable the Turkish Cypruiots to open the port of Famagusta, under EU customs supervision, in ordertrade directly with the EU, in a manner that is acceptable to all and to promote a positive climate for the successful solution of the ongoing reunification negotiations, and to allow Turkish Cypriots to trade directly in a legal manner that is acceptable to all; takes note of the proposals by the Government of Cyprus to address the above issues;
Amendment 312 #
2013/2945(RSP)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25 a (new)
Paragraph 25 a (new)
25a. Stresses the importance of free trade agreements (FTA) to establish global value chains and boost the EU’s global competitiveness; calls on the Commission to develop a comprehensive dialogue and cooperation with Turkey regarding FTA negotiations with third countries, to fully benefit from these agreements taking into account the high level of economic and industrial integration between the EU and Turkey, as well as the obligation to conduct the Common Commercial Policy within the Customs Union that requires the Parties to have the same preferential trade regimes;
Amendment 315 #
2013/2945(RSP)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25 c (new)
Paragraph 25 c (new)
25c. Notes that road transportation restrictions between the EU and Turkey create an obstacle to further development of bilateral trade between the parties; asks the Commission, the Member States and Turkey to find a mutually acceptable solution for those issues;
Amendment 77 #
2013/2112(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Calls on the Member States to criminalisesanction the non-respect of working conditions;
Amendment 102 #
2013/2112(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
Amendment 127 #
2013/2112(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Recognises that there is a growing trend towards self-employment, outsourcing und subcontracting; considers that systems of general contractor liability for the entire subcontracting chain could constitute a useful tool for improved monitoring of public procurement, and that they should be introduced in all Member States;
Amendment 154 #
2013/2112(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Calls on the Commission to introduce a European Agency forcoordinate and facilitate cooperation between Member States on cross-border matters concerning the abuse of employment protection rules and undeclared work, with a remit including inter alia the identification of letter-box companies, the control of transnational service providers, the introduction of further-training programmes, the identification of new ways of circumventing the rules, and the organisation of cross-border controls;
Amendment 164 #
2013/2112(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Calls on the Commission to introducmake available a forgery-proof European social security card, on which would be stored all the data needed to verify the bearer's employment relationship, including details of social security cover and working hours, for example, and which would be subject to strict data-protection rules;
Amendment 173 #
2013/2112(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22
Paragraph 22
22. Considers that a European databaseincreased cooperation and sharing of information between Member States on illegal employment can offer significant European added value in the effort to combat undeclared work;
Amendment 190 #
2013/2112(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25
Paragraph 25
Amendment 199 #
2013/2112(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26
Paragraph 26
26. Calls on the Commission to propose a directive providing for the comprehensive control of employment agencies, whereby such companies will be subject to certification and to a requirement of central reporting ofdesign and provide Member States with best practice guidance and facilitate the cooperation and exchange of information between them so they could more effectively scrutinize and control their activities of employment agencies;
Amendment 206 #
2013/2112(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27
Paragraph 27
27. Calls on the Commission, without prejudice to the principle of subsidiarity, to propose a directiveguiding principles underpinning the role of labour inspectors and laying down European labour-inspection standards;
Amendment 211 #
2013/2112(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 28
Paragraph 28
Amendment 47 #
2012/2870(RSP)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 16
Citation 16
– having regard to the fact that there is an economic interdependence between the European Union and Turkey with trade between the EU and Turkey totalling EUR 120 billion in 2011; having regard to the current problems hindering the effective functioning of the Customs Union,
Amendment 53 #
2012/2870(RSP)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 20
Citation 20
– having regard to the fact that EU dialogue and cooperation with Turkey on stability, democracy and security with particular reference to the broader Middle East are strategic; having regard to Turkey's fundamental role as a source of inspiration for the democratisation of the Arab countries in essential areas such as political and economic reforms and the establishment of institutional capacity; having regard to the fact that Turkey strongly and repeatedly condemned the Syrian regime's violence against civilians and provides vital humanitarian assistance to Syrians fleeing violence across the border,
Amendment 97 #
2012/2870(RSP)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Welcomes the Council decision to iInvites the Commission to take steps towards visa liberalisation as a gradual and long term perspectiveresult- oriented process, in parallel with the signature of the readmission agreement; urges Turkey to sign and implement the readmission agreement without further delay and to ensure that, until this agreement enters into force, existing bilateral agreements are fully implemented; recalls that Turkey is one of the key transit countries for illegal migration to the EUcombating illegal migration in a determined way and underlines the need to intensify cooperation with the EU on migration management, the fight against human trafficking and border controls; stresses once again before visa liberalisation the importance of facilitating access to the EU for business people, academics, students and representatives of civil society from Turkey; supports the efforts of the Commission and the Member States to implement the visa code, harmonise and simplify visa requirements and create visa facilitating centres in Turkey as a basis for bringing closer the citizens of both sides ; Reminds the Member States of their commitments to implement visa exemption under the association agreement in line with the Soysal and Savatli Ruling of the European Court of Justice of 19 February 2009;
Amendment 114 #
2012/2870(RSP)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. CommendsNotes the commitment of the Constitution Conciliation Committee for its commitment totowards the drafting of a new Constitution and for the inclusive process of consultation of civil society, which reflected the diversity of Turkish society; encourages the Committee to continue its workis concerned, nevertheless, at the apparent lack of progress made by the Committee so far; encourages the Committee to review its working methods with the aim of reaching genuine consensus based on compromise, and to tackle in a collegial way, and in line with the values of the EU, key issues such as (i) the separation of power and an adequate system of checks and balances, (ii) relations between the State, society and religion, (iii) an inclusive system of governance securing the basic rights of all citizens and (iv) an inclusive concept of citizenship;
Amendment 226 #
2012/2870(RSP)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16a (new)
Paragraph 16a (new)
16a. Notes the increasing difficulties in buying alcoholic drinks; calls on the public authorities to actively defend secular lifestyles throughout the country;
Amendment 267 #
2012/2870(RSP)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Reiterates the need to strengthen cohesion among Turkish regions and between rural and urban areas to open opportunities for the population at large and promote economic and social inclusion; highlights the particular role of education and the need to tackle persistent and substantial regional disparities in the quality of education and enrolment rates; calls for steps conducive to the opening ofto be taken to open Chapter 22 on Regional Policy, and hopes that the impending visit of President Hollande to Turkey will provide the occasion for progress in this regard;
Amendment 298 #
2012/2870(RSP)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22a (new)
Paragraph 22a (new)
22a. Calls on Ankara and Nicosia to start a direct dialogue on all outstanding issues at the highest political level, following the success of Belgrade-Pristina dialogue which is mediated by the VP/HR Catherine Ashton and which has opened the way for further integration of Serbia and Kosovo with the EU; considers that direct contact between political leaders would create a positive political climate facilitating comprehensive solution to all open issues between Turkey and Cyprus; furthermore, is of the opinion that high- level dialogue with Turkish Kurds representatives would also create conditions for a wide-ranging and lasting solution to the Kurdish problem and a genuine reconciliation among Turkish citizens of all ethnic and national backgrounds;
Amendment 303 #
2012/2870(RSP)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23
Paragraph 23
23. Expresses once again its strong support to the reunification of Cyprus, based on a fair and viable settlement with agreed UN parameters of bi-zonality, bi-communality and political equality for both communities; underlines the urgency of an agreement between the two communities on how to proceed with the substantive settlement negotiations and stresses the importance of setting up a timeframe, so that the negotiating process, under the auspices of the UN Secretary-General, can soon regain momentum; at leaders level; recalls onthat Turkey to beginhas often expressed its readiness to withdrawing its forces from Cyprus and transfer Famagusta to the UN in accordance with UNSC Resolution 550 (1984); calls, in parallel, on the Republic of Cyprus to open the port of Famagusta under EU customs supervision in order to promote a positive climate for the successful solution of the ongoing reunification negotiations and allowupon a comprehensive settlement in Cyprus as also stipulated in the 2004 Annan Plan; calls on the Republic of Cyprus to allow the adoption of the Direct Trade Regulation which would enable Turkish Cypriots to trade directly with the EU in a legal manner that is acceptable to all;
Amendment 322 #
2012/2870(RSP)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24
Paragraph 24
24. Encourages Turkey to intensify itsand all other sides to continue their intensive support for the Committee on Missing Persons in Cyprus (CMP) which is one of the most sensitive and important projects in the island as its work affects equally lives of thousands of people on both sides of the island;
Amendment 364 #
2012/2870(RSP)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26
Paragraph 26
26. Deplores Turkey's refusal to fulfil its obligation of full, non-discriminatory implementation of the Additional Protocol to the EC-Turkey Association Agreement towards all Member States; recalls that this refusal continues to deeply affect the process of negotiationsEmphasizes that the difference of interpretation between the EU Commission and Turkey as regards the implementation of the Additional Protocol to the EC-Turkey Association Agreement negatively affects the process of the EU- Turkey relations and therefore calls on all sides concerned to make a concerted effort towards the resolution of the Cyprus problem;
Amendment 394 #
2012/2870(RSP)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 28
Paragraph 28
28. SRecognizes the fact that the repercussions of the rapidly deteriorating situation in Syria on the security and stability of the region are multiplying; supports Turkey's commitment to democratic forces in Syria and the provision of humanitarian assistance to Syrians who fled the country; asks the Commission, the Member States and the international community to support Turkey's efforts to cope with the growing humanitarian dimension of the Syrian crisis; underlines the importance of a common understanding between the EU and Turkey on how to deliver the available humanitarian assistance to the displaced Syrians currently on Turkish territory or waiting at its borders;
Amendment 5 #
2012/2296(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E
Recital E
E. whereas the EU must encourage road charging which does not discriminate against road users who are notcorresponds proportionally to the road use regardless of whether the road user is a resident in the country charging the toll or in transit;
Amendment 2 #
2012/2061(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Heading 1
Heading 1
with recommendations to the Commission on a Code of Practice on the Information and consultation of workers, anticipation and managem in the event of restructuring,
Amendment 13 #
2012/2061(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas the crisis which began in 2008 has served to speed up the rate of change sharply; whereas ithat crisis has added to the structural pressures to adapt to change resulting from globalisation's more immediate constraints which subject undertakings, workers, territories and governments to critical tensionrequire companies and their employees to make such changes as are necessary to safeguard competitiveness and protect jobs;
Amendment 43 #
2012/2061(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital J
Recital J
Amendment 46 #
2012/2061(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital K
Recital K
K. whereas this resolution is without prejudice to information and consultation obligations resulting from other Union and national law; insofar as Union and national law so provide, information and consultation procedures should be fully used to apply the ruleimplement the recommendations laid down in the present Resolution;
Amendment 49 #
2012/2061(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital L
Recital L
Amendment 54 #
2012/2061(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital M
Recital M
M. whereas good information and consultation in relation to restructuring means a more intelligent, proactive, responsible and strategic manner, which willcan contribute to making undertakings and the Union more competitive, as well as sending out a message of certainty and transparency to European citizens at a time of crisis;
Amendment 65 #
2012/2061(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Requests the Commission to submit to the Parliament within three months of the date of adoption of this resolution on the basis of Article 225 of the Treaty, a legislative proposal for a direCode of Good Practivce as recommended in the Annexon Restructuring;
Amendment 78 #
2012/2061(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Instructs its President to forward this legislative proposal and the accompanying detailed recommendations to the Commission and the Council.
Amendment 80 #
2012/2061(INI)
Proposal for a recommendation
Recommendation 1 Recital 1
Recommendation 1 Recital 1
(1) When dealing with anticipation, preparation and management of restructuring, companies, workers' representatives and the other stakeholderpublic authorities act in a spirit of cooperation, based on timely and comprehensive information and consultation, as required by existing European Union laws such as the Collective Redundancies, Transfer of Undertakings, Framework Information and Consultation and the European Works Councils Directives.
Amendment 85 #
2012/2061(INI)
Proposal for a recommendation
Recommendation 1 Recital 2
Recommendation 1 Recital 2
Amendment 89 #
2012/2061(INI)
Proposal for a recommendation
Recommendation 1 Recital 3
Recommendation 1 Recital 3
(3) There is a need to envisage, promote and enhance anticipatory measures concerning the company situation and likely development of employment, in particular where employment may be under threat.
Amendment 95 #
2012/2061(INI)
Proposal for a recommendation
Recommendation 1, Recital 5
Recommendation 1, Recital 5
(5) Good restructuring practices require preparation as early as possible and starting as soon as the need to restructure is envisagcontemplated, making it possible to avoid or to reduce to a minimum its economic, social and territorial impact.
Amendment 97 #
2012/2061(INI)
Proposal for a recommendation
Recommendation 1, Recital 6
Recommendation 1, Recital 6
Amendment 104 #
2012/2061(INI)
Proposal for a recommendation
Recommendation 1, Recital 6 a (new)
Recommendation 1, Recital 6 a (new)
(6a) Such information as is required by existing European Union Laws concerning the contemplated restructuring should be provided to employees' representative in good time to enable them to prepare for consultations. The public authorities should also be notified, in accordance with the requirements of national law.
Amendment 105 #
2012/2061(INI)
Proposal for a recommendation
Recommendation 1, Recital 8
Recommendation 1, Recital 8
Amendment 111 #
2012/2061(INI)
Proposal for a recommendation
Recommendation 1, Recital 8 a (new)
Recommendation 1, Recital 8 a (new)
(8a) The involvement of the public authorities in managing the consequences of restructuring can assist with economic conversion and the retaining of workers.
Amendment 112 #
2012/2061(INI)
Proposal for a recommendation
Recommendation 1, Recital 9
Recommendation 1, Recital 9
Amendment 118 #
2012/2061(INI)
Proposal for a recommendation
Recommendation 1, Recital 10
Recommendation 1, Recital 10
(10) Such an Union framework should apply to major companies and groups of companies, those which employ on the territory of the Union at least 500 workers, and to restructuring operations of a certain dimension, covering at least 100 workers in a single company or 500 employees in a company and its dependent comp. Restructuring is defined as any change in a company that falls within the scope of the Collective Redundancies or one or more Member States over a period of three monthTransfer of Undertakings Directives.
Amendment 120 #
2012/2061(INI)
Proposal for a recommendation
Recommendation 1, Recital 11
Recommendation 1, Recital 11
(11) Any Union framework on anticipation, preparation and management of change and restructuring should encourage and give precedent to agreement between the most concerned parcompany and its employees' representatives, o at local level. Only in the absence of such agreement should standard rule apply.
Amendment 123 #
2012/2061(INI)
Proposal for a recommendation
Recommendation 2, paragraph 1
Recommendation 2, paragraph 1
1. The purpose of the DirectiveRecommendation is to promote and facilitate information and consultation in economic change and improvegood practice in the way in which companies, employees' representatives, public authorities and other relevant stakeholders throughout the Union anticipate, prepare and manage in a socially responsible way corporate restructuring.
Amendment 142 #
2012/2061(INI)
Proposal for a recommendation
Recommendation 3, paragraph 1, point d
Recommendation 3, paragraph 1, point d
(d) "agreements" mean agreements concluded at the relevant level (European, national, sectoral, regional or company- level) by, on one hand, representatives of the companies or their organisations, and, on the other hand, representatives of the employees with the capacity to conclude collective agreements under national law or practice or under the procedures laid down by the competent trade union organisations at European level;
Amendment 145 #
2012/2061(INI)
Proposal for a recommendation
Recommendation 3, paragraph 1, point e
Recommendation 3, paragraph 1, point e
(e) "employees" mean the employees of the companies covered by the Directive, irrespective of the type of employment contractRecommendation, as defined by national law;
Amendment 151 #
2012/2061(INI)
Proposal for a recommendation
Recommendation 3, paragraph 1, point g
Recommendation 3, paragraph 1, point g
(g) "restructuring operation" means any re- organisation of the structure, of work processes and organisation,changes which falls within the scope of the Collective Redundancies ofr the location with a quantitative or qualitative impact on employmentransfer of Undertaking Directives;
Amendment 156 #
2012/2061(INI)
Proposal for a recommendation
Recommendation 3, paragraph 2
Recommendation 3, paragraph 2
Amendment 160 #
2012/2061(INI)
Proposal for a recommendation
Recommendation 4, Title
Recommendation 4, Title
Amendment 161 #
2012/2061(INI)
Proposal for a recommendation
Recommendation 4, paragraph 1
Recommendation 4, paragraph 1
Amendment 165 #
2012/2061(INI)
Proposal for a recommendation
Recommendation 4, paragraph 1 a (new)
Recommendation 4, paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. It is recognised that in most cases companies are forced to restructure because of unforeseen changes in market conditions or because of developments in technology.
Amendment 166 #
2012/2061(INI)
2. Long-term strategic planning shall includGood practice require that companies should put in place human resources, employment and skills objectives that focus on developing, on a permanent basis, the skills and competences of the workforce in order to increase the competitiveness of the company and its capacity of adaptation, as well as to increase the employability of employees and to managenhance their internal and external mobility.
Amendment 173 #
2012/2061(INI)
Proposal for a recommendation
Recommendation 4, paragraph 3
Recommendation 4, paragraph 3
3. To that end, companies shall recognise the right of every employee to benefit from appropriate training. Eand employees shall recognise that education and lifelong learning are necessary to enhance their employability and shall accept relevant training offers.
Amendment 180 #
2012/2061(INI)
Proposal for a recommendation
Recommendation 5, title
Recommendation 5, title
Amendment 181 #
2012/2061(INI)
Proposal for a recommendation
Recommendation 5, paragraph 1
Recommendation 5, paragraph 1
1. Companies shall develop, in cooperation with employees' representatives and, where applicable, with public authorities and other relevant stake-holders, mechanisms that anticipate and plan forould discuss, within the framework of existing European union information and consultation laws with employees' representatives future employment and skills needs.
Amendment 185 #
2012/2061(INI)
Proposal for a recommendation
Recommendation 5, paragraph 2, introductory part
Recommendation 5, paragraph 2, introductory part
2. To that end,Good practice provides for companies shallto establish, in co-operation with employees' representatives and other relevant stakeholders human resource development plans tailored to their own individual circumstances. Examples of such good practice include, but are not limited to:
Amendment 188 #
2012/2061(INI)
Proposal for a recommendation
Recommendation 5, paragraph 2, point a
Recommendation 5, paragraph 2, point a
Amendment 193 #
2012/2061(INI)
Proposal for a recommendation
Recommendation 5, paragraph 2, point b
Recommendation 5, paragraph 2, point b
Amendment 204 #
2012/2061(INI)
Proposal for a recommendation
Recommendation 5, paragraph 2 b, subpoint 6
Recommendation 5, paragraph 2 b, subpoint 6
– training packages, if needed, in co- operation with external stakeholdersrograms, both in-house and externally;
Amendment 206 #
2012/2061(INI)
Proposal for a recommendation
Recommendation 5, paragraph 2, point b subpoint 8
Recommendation 5, paragraph 2, point b subpoint 8
– specific training measures to tackle possible negative or problematic developmentdeal with identified problems.
Amendment 208 #
2012/2061(INI)
Proposal for a recommendation
Recommendation 5, paragraph 3
Recommendation 5, paragraph 3
Amendment 213 #
2012/2061(INI)
Proposal for a recommendation
Recommendation 5, paragraph 3 a (new)
Recommendation 5, paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. The training needs of individual employees should be reviewed on a regular basis and appropriate training solutions identified, where necessary.
Amendment 215 #
2012/2061(INI)
Amendment 219 #
2012/2061(INI)
Proposal for a recommendation
Recommendation 5, paragraph 4 a (new)
Recommendation 5, paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Companies should discuss employment and training plans with existing employees' representatives, as provided for by national law or practice.
Amendment 221 #
2012/2061(INI)
Proposal for a recommendation
Recommendation 5, paragraph 5
Recommendation 5, paragraph 5
Amendment 227 #
2012/2061(INI)
Proposal for a recommendation
Recommendation 6, title
Recommendation 6, title
Amendment 228 #
2012/2061(INI)
Proposal for a recommendation
Recommendation 6, paragraph 1
Recommendation 6, paragraph 1
Amendment 235 #
2012/2061(INI)
Proposal for a recommendation
Recommendation 6, paragraph 1 a (new)
Recommendation 6, paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Restructuring is in general triggered by exceptional circumstances resulting from changes in markets or developments in technology. It is in the interest of all concerned that when such exceptional circumstances occur management and employees engage in timely discussions in line with the information and consultation requirements of existing European Union legislation.
Amendment 236 #
2012/2061(INI)
Proposal for a recommendation
Recommendation 6, paragraph 1 b (new)
Recommendation 6, paragraph 1 b (new)
1b. Any proposed restructuring operation should be fully explained to employees' representatives who should be given such information about the proposed restructuring as to enable them to undertake an in-depth assessment and to prepare for consultations, where appropriate.
Amendment 237 #
2012/2061(INI)
Proposal for a recommendation
Recommendation 6, paragraph 1 b (new)
Recommendation 6, paragraph 1 b (new)
1b. After having considered the information provided the employees' representatives may, within a reasonable time, offer an opinion on the measures envisaged which can be taken into account by the company when finalising its decisions.
Amendment 238 #
2012/2061(INI)
Proposal for a recommendation
Recommendation 6, paragraph 1 c (new)
Recommendation 6, paragraph 1 c (new)
1c. Companies shall, from the outset, inform the public authorities at the relevant level, in particular at local level.
Amendment 239 #
2012/2061(INI)
Proposal for a recommendation
Recommendation 6, paragraph 1 c (new)
Recommendation 6, paragraph 1 c (new)
1c. The local economic actors, in particular companies and their employees in a situation of dependence in relation to the restructuring company should also be informed from the beginning about the proposed restructuring.
Amendment 240 #
2012/2061(INI)
Proposal for a recommendation
Recommendation 6, paragraph 2
Recommendation 6, paragraph 2
Amendment 247 #
2012/2061(INI)
Proposal for a recommendation
Recommendation 7, Title
Recommendation 7, Title
Amendment 250 #
2012/2061(INI)
Proposal for a recommendation
Recommendation 7, paragraph 1
Recommendation 7, paragraph 1
Amendment 257 #
2012/2061(INI)
Proposal for a recommendation
Recommendation 7, paragraph 2
Recommendation 7, paragraph 2
Amendment 263 #
2012/2061(INI)
Proposal for a recommendation
Recommendation 7, paragraph 3
Recommendation 7, paragraph 3
Amendment 270 #
2012/2061(INI)
Proposal for a recommendation
Recommendation 7, paragraph 4
Recommendation 7, paragraph 4
Amendment 275 #
2012/2061(INI)
Proposal for a recommendation
Recommendation 8, Title
Recommendation 8, Title
Amendment 277 #
2012/2061(INI)
Proposal for a recommendation
Recommendation 8, paragraph 1
Recommendation 8, paragraph 1
1. When the need to restructure occurs as a result of the need to preserve their competitiveness and long-term prosperity, companies shallould consider redundancies only as last resort and only after considering all possible alternative options and identifying and, where available, implementing supporting measurexamining all other alternatives.
Amendment 281 #
2012/2061(INI)
Proposal for a recommendation
Recommendation 8, paragraph 2
Recommendation 8, paragraph 2
2. In particular, good practice suggests that companies shallould consider the following options as alternatives for redundancies:
Amendment 291 #
2012/2061(INI)
Proposal for a recommendation
Recommendation 8, paragraph 3
Recommendation 8, paragraph 3
3. When redundancies cannot be avoided or as part of the package to be implemented in the context of alternative options, companies shallould make available to the employees concerned measures that aimsuch assistance as is appropriate in the circumstances to enhance their employability and help them to re-enter the labour market as quickly as possible.
Amendment 302 #
2012/2061(INI)
Proposal for a recommendation
Recommendation 9
Recommendation 9
Amendment 306 #
2012/2061(INI)
Proposal for a recommendation
Recommendation 9 a (new)
Recommendation 9 a (new)
9a. Companies and their employees' representatives should, where appropriate, negotiate collective agreements to cover the issues arising from the proposed restructuring.
Amendment 308 #
2012/2061(INI)
Proposal for a recommendation
Recommendation 10, paragraph 1
Recommendation 10, paragraph 1
1. When a restructuring operation has major local effects, companies shall seek to develop complementarities and synergies betweenis being contemplated the company should actively engage with its employees and their preparatory action and the actions of the all the otresentatives, and with the public authorities where actors, with a view toppropriate, to discuss ways of maximising the re- employment opportunities of employees at risk of being or to be made redundant, in order to encouraging economic and social re-conversion and to developing new economic activities generating jobsthose who may be made redundant.
Amendment 314 #
2012/2061(INI)
Proposal for a recommendation
Recommendation 10, paragraph 2
Recommendation 10, paragraph 2
2. The measures referred to in Recommendation 7 shall cover, as far as possible, the employees of companies that are dependent, in particular as a result of subcontracting or a supply contract. Dependent companies and their workers shall, in any event, be informed of those measuresDependent companies and their workers should, be kept fully informed about the restructuring insofar as such information is required or useful for their own adaptation and for the management of the restructuring process within those companies.
Amendment 321 #
2012/2061(INI)
Proposal for a recommendation
Recommendation 11, paragraph 1
Recommendation 11, paragraph 1
1. Public authorities at different levels shallmay intervene in an anticipation and management capacity by:proposed restructurings, with a view to alleviating their economy and social impact.
Amendment 324 #
2012/2061(INI)
Proposal for a recommendation
Recommendation 11, paragraph 1, point a
Recommendation 11, paragraph 1, point a
Amendment 327 #
2012/2061(INI)
Proposal for a recommendation
Recommendation 11, paragraph 1, point b
Recommendation 11, paragraph 1, point b
Amendment 331 #
2012/2061(INI)
Proposal for a recommendation
Recommendation 11, paragraph 2
Recommendation 11, paragraph 2
2. Public authorities shall monitor the mechanisms for long-term planning and multi-annual plans of employment and skills needs developed within companieould engage in dialogue with companies on a regular basis about training needs and about how the public services can assist with identified training requirements.
Amendment 338 #
2012/2061(INI)
Proposal for a recommendation
Recommendation 11, paragraph 3
Recommendation 11, paragraph 3
3. In regions affected by structural change, public authorities shallould consider, as appropriate:
Amendment 341 #
2012/2061(INI)
Proposal for a recommendation
Recommendation 11, paragraph 3, point a
Recommendation 11, paragraph 3, point a
a) createing permanent bodies, networks or observatories to monitor change processes;
Amendment 343 #
2012/2061(INI)
Proposal for a recommendation
Recommendation 11, paragraph 3, point b
Recommendation 11, paragraph 3, point b
b) promoteing territorial employment pacts aimed at favouring employment creation and adaptation;
Amendment 348 #
2012/2061(INI)
Proposal for a recommendation
Recommendation 11, paragraph 3, point c
Recommendation 11, paragraph 3, point c
c) promoteing or create mechanisms facilitating employment transitions;
Amendment 351 #
2012/2061(INI)
Proposal for a recommendation
Recommendation 11, paragraph 3, point d
Recommendation 11, paragraph 3, point d
d) implementing training actions benefiting small and medium-sized companies and their employees and support dialogue and co-operation between these and large companies;
Amendment 353 #
2012/2061(INI)
Proposal for a recommendation
Recommendation 11, paragraph 3, point e
Recommendation 11, paragraph 3, point e
e) favouring regional employment and economic and social re-conversion.
Amendment 361 #
2012/2061(INI)
Proposal for a recommendation
Recommendation 12, paragraph 1
Recommendation 12, paragraph 1
1. Without prejudice to the obligations of companies resulting from national laws or practices, public authorities shall co- ould, where possible and subject to national budgetary constraints, co-finance employability measures that favour employees of companies undergoing restructuring, insofar as this type of support is necessary or appropriate for allowing them to quickly re-enter the labour market.
Amendment 364 #
2012/2061(INI)
Proposal for a recommendation
Recommendation 12, paragraph 2
Recommendation 12, paragraph 2
2. In accordance with the rules governing them, European Union Funds, and in particular ERDF, ESF and EGF funds, may be used in supporting integrated action to anticipate and to prepare for restructuring, as well as to help employers to adapt to change for the purposes of paragraphs 1 and 2.
Amendment 368 #
2012/2061(INI)
Proposal for a recommendation
Recommendation 13
Recommendation 13
Member States shall designate the public authorities, at national, regional or local level that are responsible for the purposes of the Direis Code of Practivce.
Amendment 369 #
2012/2061(INI)
Proposal for a recommendation
Recommendation 14, Title
Recommendation 14, Title
Amendment 370 #
2012/2061(INI)
Proposal for a recommendation
Recommendation 14, Title
Recommendation 14, Title
Amendment 371 #
2012/2061(INI)
Proposal for a recommendation
Recommendation 14, paragraph 1
Recommendation 14, paragraph 1
Amendment 376 #
2012/2061(INI)
Proposal for a recommendation
Recommendation 14, paragraph 2
Recommendation 14, paragraph 2
2. Companies shall create tools for the regular evaluation and reporting on their restructuring practices, in co-operation with employees' representatives and the external organisations involved in that procesould engage in an on- going dialogue with their employees and their representatives about the consequences of restructurings so as to learn from experience and to assist in the development of "best practice" policies and processes to assist with possible future restructurings.
Amendment 394 #
2012/2061(INI)
Proposal for a recommendation
Recommendation 16, Title
Recommendation 16, Title
Amendment 396 #
2012/2061(INI)
Proposal for a recommendation
Recommendation 16, paragraph 1
Recommendation 16, paragraph 1
1. Member States shall provide fortake such measures as are appropriate measures to bring the event of failure to comply with the Directive; in particular, they shall ensure that adequate admiis Code to the attention of their national social partners' organistrative or judicial procedures are available to enable the obligations deriving from the Directive to be enforcedons who, in turn, should be encouraged to publicise it widely among their members.
Amendment 401 #
2012/2061(INI)
Proposal for a recommendation
Recommendation 16, paragraph 2
Recommendation 16, paragraph 2
Amendment 409 #
2012/2061(INI)
Proposal for a recommendation
Recommendation 16, paragraph 3
Recommendation 16, paragraph 3
Amendment 416 #
2012/2061(INI)
Proposal for a recommendation
Recommendation 16, paragraph 4
Recommendation 16, paragraph 4
Amendment 107 #
2012/2025(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Takes the view that strict conditionality requires that the progress of a country is effectively assessed at every stage of the process, and that countries wishing to join the EU should proceed from one stage to the next only once all the conditions have been met at each stage; notes, however, certain tendencies to exaggeration, and recommends avoiding requiring of candidate and potential candidate countries higher standards than those applying in the EU; stresses the importance of setting transparent and fair benchmarks throughout the process;
Amendment 242 #
2012/2025(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 a (new)
Paragraph 15 a (new)
15 a. Emphasizes the utmost importance of the fight against corruption and organized crime for the success of the accession process; calls on the Commission to adopt a new approach to this issue by drawing attention of the authorities of aspirant countries to individual cases of systemic corruption; calls on to Commission to closely cooperate with GRECO and anti- corruption bodies in these countries; underlines that the new approach would be highly beneficial for the image of the Union among the citizens of the aspirant countries and would potentially facilitate the fight against corruption;
Amendment 101 #
2012/0361(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 4
Article 4 – paragraph 4
4. Every person listed in paragraph 3 shall report occurrences within the time-limit and in accordance with the requirements specified in Annex II point1scales required by Regulation 216/2008EC; where a particular sector is not covered by Regulation 2016/2008 then they shall report within 72 hours of becoming aware of the occurrence, unless exceptional circumstances prevent this.
Amendment 106 #
2012/0361(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 5
Article 4 – paragraph 5
5. Each organisation certified or approved by a Member Stateestablished in a Member State which is not covered by paragraph 6 shall report to the competent authority of that Member State, as referred to in Article 6(2) the details on occurrences collected in accordance with paragraph 1. Reports shall be made within the timescales required by Regulation 2016/2008EC; where a particular sector is not covered by Regulation 216/2008 then their reports shall be made within 72 hours of becoming aware of the occurrence.
Amendment 110 #
2012/0361(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 6
Article 4 – paragraph 6
6. Each organisation certified or approved by EASA shall report to the EASA the details on occurrences collected in accordance with paragraph 1. Reports shall be made within the timescales required by Regulation 216/2008EC.
Amendment 113 #
2012/0361(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 4
Article 5 – paragraph 4
4. Each organisation certified or approved by a Member Stateestablished in a Member State and not covered by paragraph 5 shall report to the competent authority of that Member State, as referred to in Article 6(2), the details on occurrences collected in accordance with paragraph 1.
Amendment 121 #
2012/0361(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1
Article 6 – paragraph 1
1. Each organisation established in a Member State shall designate one or more persons and put in place a mechanism to handle the collection, evaluation, processing, analysis and storage of details on occurrences reported in accordance with Articles 4 and 5. These designated persons shall workensure that the handling of the reports shall be organized separately and independently from other departments of the organisation so as to appropriately safeguard the confidentiality of the reporter and of the involved personnel with a view to fostering a Just Culture. .
Amendment 148 #
2012/0361(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 1
Article 17 – paragraph 1
The Commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 18 concerning the Annexes to this Regulation in order to adapt the Annexes to technical progress, to align the Annexes with the international agreed taxonomy ADREP, with other legislations adopted by the Union and with international agreements, to update the list of interested parties and the request for European Central Repository information form, and to ensure that the scope of incidentlist of occurrences to be reported under the mandatory scheme remains appropriate, contains a specific section on operations involving non- complex aircraft, and in particular reflects the emergence of new safety risks; and to supplement and update the list of mandatory data fields. Before making any proposal for a delegated act, the Commission shall request the opinion of the Network of Aviation Safety Analysts for the review of Annexes I and II of this regulation. At this stage, the Commission shall involve EASA according to its competencies.
Amendment 12 #
2011/2191(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C
Recital C
C. whereas Croatian membership will make the EU stronger, enrich its European culture and heritage and make an important contribution to maintaining the credibility of the enlargement process, while, at the same time, being a good example of how the conscientious implementation of all commitments taken can lead to the achievement of all predefined goals;
Amendment 20 #
2011/2191(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital G
Recital G
G. whereas Croatia’s successful accession would have wider regional implications and give positive impetus to the process of European integration in the Western Balkan region; whereas the prospect of EU membership is a powerful incentive for candidate and potential candidate countries in the region on the path to European integration to pursue the necessary political, economic and legislative reforms and the strengthening of peace, stability and reconciliation based on good- neighbourly relations; whereas the EU should reinforce the European perspective for Croatia’s neighbouring countries and constantly encourage these countries to fulfil their obligations on their own route towards full EU membership;
Amendment 26 #
2011/2191(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Strongly believes that the conclusion of the accession negotiations is proof of the credibility of the EU’s enlargement process; underlines that the progress on the road to membership reflects the fact that accession prospects continue to promote political and economic reforms and that European integration serves as a means of reconciling countries even beyond EU borders;
Amendment 29 #
2011/2191(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Calls on the Commission to closely monitor further preparations for accession with rigour and objectivity and to help the Croatian authorities fulfil their commitments and obligations entered into in the negotiations; is of the view that the pre-accession monitoring mechanism is a way to provide Croatia with additional support in its continued reform efforts;
Amendment 35 #
2011/2191(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Underlines the need to focus in particular on commitments undertaken in the area of the judiciary, fundamental rights, freedom and security, including the continued implementation of judicial reform and efficiency, impartial handling of war crimes cases, the fight against corruption, border management, police cooperation, the fight against organised crime, judicial cooperation in civil and criminal matters, as well as on commitments in the area of competition policy with a view to the adequate and efficient restructuring of the shipbuilding and steel industries;
Amendment 49 #
2011/2191(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Considers it one of the highest priorities to combat corruption, particularly high- level corruption, corruption at every level of the judiciary, law-enforcement agencies and the public administration, as well as large-scale corruption, which must be pursued with determination at all levels, by rigorous enforcement of the law and successful prosecutions; calls on the Croatian authorities to further strengthen the administrative capacities of anti- corruption bodies by following EU best practice and foster a culture of political accountability;
Amendment 50 #
2011/2191(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Considers it one of the highest priorities to combat corruption, particularly high- level corruption, corruption at every level of the judiciary, law-enforcement agencies and the public administration, as well as large-scale corruption, which must be pursued with determination at all levels, by rigorous enforcement of the law and successful prosecutions; calls on the Croatian authorities to further strengthen the administrative capacities of anti- corruption bodies and foster a culture of political accountability as a prerequisite for building and strengthening the rule of law;
Amendment 72 #
2011/2191(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Encourages the Croatian authorities to continue their efforts to combat discrimination and to enforce the anti- discrimination legislation as well as to address resolutely cases of hate crimes, racial threats and intolerance against sexual minorities; further invites Croatia to continue to act in the spirit of tolerance and take appropriate measures tofor the protection of those who may still be subject to threats or acts of intimidation;
Amendment 104 #
2011/2191(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Calls for progress in the resolution of outstanding bilateral issues with some neighbouring countries, in particular aswith Serbia, mainly regardsing border demarcation, missing persons, property restitution and refugees, and strongly believes that open issues of a bilateral nature must not halt the process of EU accession of candidate and potential candidate countries in the Western Balkans;
Amendment 8 #
2011/2157(INI)
Draft opinion
Citation 2
Citation 2
– whereas the democratic changes in North Africa were brought about by predominantly young people living in societies with unequal wealth distribution and high unemployment,
Amendment 12 #
2011/2157(INI)
Draft opinion
Citation 2 a (new)
Citation 2 a (new)
- whereas demographic trends in different regions of the European Neighbourhood Policy differ significantly,
Amendment 24 #
2011/2157(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
Amendment 44 #
2011/2157(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Welcomes student and vocational training exchange initiatives such as the recently adopted Written Declaration on the establishment of Euro-Mediterranean Erasmus and Leonardo da Vinci programmes;
Amendment 58 #
2011/2157(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Urges the Commission to support administration building in employment and social affairs, with special attention to building capacity in legal services, which will prepare for and lead the reforms;
Amendment 12 #
2011/2033(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4 a. Considers freedom of the press and media and digital freedom to be a crucial check on power and an important component in the fight against corruption, both by providing a platform for freedom of expression and by providing the public with access to information; calls, therefore, for these freedoms to be actively pursued through programs under IPA, aimed both at governments, citizens and press and media outlets;
Amendment 13 #
2011/2033(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 b (new)
Paragraph 4 b (new)
4 b. Underlines that the Parliament should be actively involved in the supervision of the allocation and spending of pre-accession funds in the candidate and potential candidate countries in all areas, including judicial systems and the fight against corruption; stresses, therefore, that the Parliament should be kept informed on the implementation of the IPA and the allocation of funds for candidate and potential candidate countries;
Amendment 1 #
2011/2006(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Notes that the rules governing receivership proceedings concern a number of areas of the law, such as land, employment and contract law, some of which are very complex and which differ from one Member State to another depending on national traditions, which prevents both the simplification of insolvency and restructuring proceedings and the equal treatment of creditors located in the EU;
Amendment 2 #
2011/2006(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Notes that freedom of establishment and the increased mobility of companies between Member States have highlighted the need for better coordina degree of harmonisation of insolvency law in order to combat the negative effects of ‘insolvency tourism’ on employees;
Amendment 3 #
2011/2006(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
Amendment 11 #
2011/2006(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Emphasises that employment law is the responsibility of the Member States and that any debate surrounding the establishment of common rules on insolvency must not include any reference to common rules on employment law; however, differing definitions of 'employment' and 'employee' in Member States should not undermine the rights of employees in the event of insolvency;
Amendment 17 #
2011/2006(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Takes the view that Directive 2008/94/EC has met its objective of ensuringes a minimum degree of protection for employees in the event of insolvency, whilst maintaining adequate flex; however, considers it necessary to increase the priority of employees' claims relative to other creditors' claims and to better coordinate the priority of creditors' claims in order to reduce the possibilityies for Member States to compete with workers' security in events of insolvency;
Amendment 29 #
2011/2006(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Does not consider it necessary to set an absolute minimum figure for the payments made by the guarantee institution at European level;
Amendment 32 #
2011/2006(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Highlights the changing nature of employment contracts across the EU and the diversity of such contracts within Member States; considers it counterproductive, therefore,unnecessary to seek to define ‘employee’ at European level in order to ensure employees' protection in case of insolvency;
Amendment 42 #
2011/0405(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point c
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point c
(c) creating conditions for well managed mobility of people and promotion of people-to-people contacts, inter alia by liberalising visa regimes and by promoting student and traineeship exchanges;
Amendment 48 #
2011/0405(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point e
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point e
(e) promoting cultural, ethnic and religious awareness and tolerance, confidence building and other measures contributing to security and the prevention and settlement of conflicts;
Amendment 35 #
2011/0404(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6
Recital 6
(6) The European Council has granted the status of candidate country to Iceland, Montenegro, the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia and, Turkey and Serbia. It has confirmed the European perspective for Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia as well as Kosovo13 , which are considered potential candidates.
Amendment 60 #
2011/0404(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point b – point iii
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point b – point iii
(iii). fostering employment and developing human capital through education, quality traineeship programmes and also by promoting volunteering as a way of gaining skills, experience and enhancing social cohesion of the societies;
Amendment 64 #
2011/0404(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point b – point iv
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point b – point iv
(iv). social and economic inclusion, in particular of minorities and vulnerable groups; encouraging and enabling active ageing of citizens and solidarity between generations;
Amendment 81 #
2011/0404(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 4
Recital 4
(4) A European State which has applied to join the Union can become a member only when it has been confirmed that it meets the membership criteria agreed at the Copenhagen European Council in June 1993 and provided that the accession does not overstretch the capacity of the Union to integrate the new member. These criteria relate to the stability of institutions guaranteeing democracy, the rule of law, respect of human rights and respect for, and protection of, minorities, the development of the economy that must be sufficient to withstand the competitive pressure in the internal market, and the ability to assume not only the rights but also the obligations under the Treaties.
Amendment 90 #
2011/0404(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 9
Recital 9
(9) Candidate countries and potential candidates need to be better prepared to withstand global challenges, such as sustainable development and climate change, and align with the Union's efforts to address these issues. Union assistance under this Regulation should also contribute to the goal of raising of the climate-related proportion of the Union budUnion budget related to mitigation of and adaptation to the effects of climate changet to at least 20 %.
Amendment 95 #
2011/0404(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11
Recital 11
(11) In order to ensure coherence between the accession process and the financial and technical assistance provided under this Regulation and achieve the objectives of the accession agenda, a common strategic framework for using the Instrument for Pre-Accession Assistance should be established by the Commission. This framework should define, inter alia, the listtypes of key actions which may be supported under this Regulation and the criteria for the allocation of funds. The cs well as the detailed criteria and performance indicators used for the allocation of funds. Up to 3 % of the overall allocations should be set aside to incentives to improve performance. The Common sStrategic fFramework should constitute the reference framework for the country and multi-country strategy papers.
Amendment 96 #
2011/0404(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 12
Recital 12
(12) The objectives of the assistance should be defined in indicative country and multi–country strategy papers established by the Commission for the duration of the Union's Multi-annual Financial Framework in partnership with the beneficiary countries, based on their specific needs and enlargement agenda. The strategy papers should identify the policy areas for assistance and, without prejudice to the prerogatives of the budgetary authority, lay down the indicative allocations of funds per policy area, broken down per year, including an estimate of climate related expenditurthe expenditure related to mitigation of and adaptation to the effects of climate change. Sufficient flexibility should be built in to cater for emerging needs and to give incentives to improve performance. The strategy papers should ensure coherence and consistency with the efforts of beneficiary countries as reflected in their national budgets and should take into account the support provided by other donors. In order to take into account internal and external developments, the multiannual indicative strategy papers should be revised as appropriate.
Amendment 109 #
2011/0404(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 19
Recital 19
(19) The committees established under this Regulation should be also competent for acts relating to the implementation of the previous Instrument for Pre-Accession Assistance, as well as for the implementation of financial assistance to the Turkish Cypriot community. The assistance should aim at supporting confidence building measures between the two communities, facilitate the efforts to reach a comprehensive settlement and prepare the Turkish Cypriot community to enter the European Union as a part of such settlement.
Amendment 141 #
2011/0404(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point b – point v b (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point b – point v b (new)
(vb) the promotion of the principle of sustainable development and environmental protection, in particular through climate mitigation and adaptation measures.
Amendment 164 #
2011/0404(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 5
Article 4 – paragraph 5
5. When preparing, implementing and, monitoring and evaluating assistance under this Regulation, the Commission shall in principle act in partnership with the beneficiary countries. The partnership shall involve, as appropriate, competent national, regional and local the following partners: (i) competent regional, local, urban and other public authorities,; (ii) economic and social partners, civil society and; (iii) bodies representing civil society, including environmental partners, non- governmental organisations, and bodies responsible for promoting equality and non-discrimination; (iv) non-state actors.
Amendment 168 #
2011/0404(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 5 a (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. The partners shall participate in the monitoring committees for programmes.
Amendment 170 #
2011/0404(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 5 b (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 5 b (new)
5b. The involvement of partners shall be ensured in accordance with the European code of conduct.
Amendment 194 #
2011/0404(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 a (new)
Article 13 a (new)
Article 13a Performance Reserve 1. A Performance Reserve shall be provided for in the Common Strategic Framework referred to in Article 5. An indicative amount, corresponding to up to 3 % of the overall financial allocation, shall be earmarked to the Performance Reserve. That amount shall not be pre- allocated. 2. The allocation of the funds from the Performance Reserve shall be decided in accordance with the IPA Common Strategic Framework, the strategy papers and the Common Implementing Regulation. In cases to be specified in full in the IPA Common Strategic Framework, where exceptional progress is made in meeting the objectives specified in the strategy papers, funds shall be disbursed from the Performance Reserve. Progress shall be assessed on the basis of the performance indicators referred to in Article 2(2) of this Regulation and specified in the strategy papers. 3. The decision on disbursement of funds from the Performance Reserve shall be taken following a revision of the strategy paper relating to the beneficiary concerned, in accordance with Article 6.
Amendment 240 #
2011/0302(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 12
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 12
(12) ‘"bottleneck’" in the transport sector means a physical or technical barrier that leads to a system break affecting the continuity and disruption of long-distance and cross-border flows. Such a barrier can be absorbed by new infrastructurecreating new or substantially upgrading existing infrastructure in order to increase its capacity such as bridges or tunnels that address problems as for example gradients, curve radii, gauge. The need to upgrade existing infrastructure shall not be considered as a bottleneck;
Amendment 364 #
2011/0302(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 a (new)
Article 7 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 a (new)
actions implementing the comprehensive network according to Chapter II of Regulation (EU) No XXXX/2012 [TEN-T Guidelines] when such actions contribute to facilitating cross-border traffic flows or removing bottlenecks, up to a ceiling of 5% of the financial envelope for transport as specified in Article 5 of this Regulation;
Amendment 449 #
2011/0302(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – point b a (new)
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – point b a (new)
(b a) for actions to support cross-border road sections, 30 % of the eligible cost;
Amendment 600 #
2011/0302(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex – Part I - point 1 - introductory part
Annex – Part I - point 1 - introductory part
Helsinki – Tallinn – Riga – Kaunas – Warszawa – Katowice Gdynia – Katowice Katowice – Ostrava – Brno – Wien Katowice – Žilina – Bratislava – Wien Wien – Graz – Klagenfurt – Villach – Udine – Venezia – Bologna – Ravenna Graz – Maribor – Ljubljana – Koper/Trieste
Amendment 612 #
2011/0302(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex – Part I - point 1 - row 8 a (new)
Annex – Part I - point 1 - row 8 a (new)
Graz - Maribor - Rail studies and works for Pragersko second track
Amendment 615 #
2011/0302(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex – Part I - point 1 - row 9
Annex – Part I - point 1 - row 9
Trieste, Venice, Ravenna , Ports port interconnections, Koper (further) development of multimodal platforms
Amendment 641 #
2011/0302(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex – Part I - point 3 - row 13
Annex – Part I - point 3 - row 13
Koper - Divača - Rail studies and Ljubljana - Maribor Pragersko upgrading/partially new line
Amendment 697 #
2011/0302(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex – Part I - Point b - row 8
Annex – Part I - Point b - row 8
Amendment 115 #
2011/0294(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11 a (new)
Recital 11 a (new)
(11 a) When carrying out the review of the implementation of the core network by 2023, the Commission should take into account national implementation plans and future enlargements.
Amendment 359 #
2011/0294(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 3 – point c
Article 13 – paragraph 3 – point c
(c) railway infrastructure complies with the requirements of the technical specification for Interoperability (TSI) adopted pursuant to Article 6 of Directive 2008/57/EC for new and upgraded lines, except in duly justified cases,, except where allowed by the relevant TSI or under the procedure provided for in Article 9 of Directive 2008/57/EC. In any case, the railway infrastructure shall comply with the following requirements:;
Amendment 364 #
2011/0294(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 3 –point c – subpoint 1
Article 13 – paragraph 3 –point c – subpoint 1
Amendment 372 #
2011/0294(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 3–point c – subpoint 2
Article 13 – paragraph 3–point c – subpoint 2
Amendment 381 #
2011/0294(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 3–point c – subpoint 3
Article 13 – paragraph 3–point c – subpoint 3
Amendment 387 #
2011/0294(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 3–point c – subpoint 3 – footnote 41
Article 13 – paragraph 3–point c – subpoint 3 – footnote 41
Amendment 388 #
2011/0294(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 3 – point c – subpoint 4
Article 13 – paragraph 3 – point c – subpoint 4
Amendment 392 #
2011/0294(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 3– point c – subpoint 4 – footnote 42
Article 13 – paragraph 3– point c – subpoint 4 – footnote 42
Amendment 619 #
2011/0294(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 45 – paragraph 2 – point a – indent 2
Article 45 – paragraph 2 – point a – indent 2
– lines with regular freight trafficfreight lines of the core network: at least 22.5 t axle load, 100 km/h line speed and 750 m train lengththe possibility to run trains with a length of 600 m;
Amendment 843 #
2011/0294(COD)
To add the multimodal link (railway and road) between Ljubljana (SI) and Salzburg (AT) to the core network
Amendment 36 #
2010/2124(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Reiterates its position in favour of developing a coherent EU foreign policy strategy, based on the objectives and principles establishedlaid down in Article 21 of the Treaty on European Union (TEU), which should clearly identify the common foreign and security policy interests of the EU; calls on the VP/HR to use to the full her powers to initiate, implement and ensure compliance with CFSP, involveing Parliament's relevant bodies fully in that endeavour;
Amendment 54 #
2010/2124(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Notes, however, that full coherence and consistency across EU foreign policy will not be achieved simply by setting up the EEAS, but will also require EU Member States to overcome their differing outlooks on key foreign policy issues such as Russia, Turkey and Kosovo; considers it essential, in this regard, that EU Member States not only agree on a common strategy for foreign and security policy, but also ensure thaadjust their national policies areto supportive of EU positions EU common guidelines, actions and positions and to avoid national actions which are contrary to the interests of the Union;
Amendment 68 #
2010/2124(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 a (new)
Paragraph 12 a (new)
12a. Notes its Treaty obligation to determine, together with national parliaments, the organisation and promotion of effective and regular interparliamentary cooperation, in particular in the field of the common foreign, security and defence policy;
Amendment 125 #
2010/2124(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 a (new)
Paragraph 19 a (new)
19a. Takes the view that, in order to speak with a strong single voice on global issues within the UN system, the EU should be granted complementary recognition and participatory rights at the UN as a logical consequence of the entry into force of the Lisbon Treaty; calls on all EU States to back the VP/HR in securing the necessary enhanced status for the EU throughout the UNO; urges France and the United Kingdom, as permanent members of the UN Security Council, and in accordance with Article 34 (2) TEU, to invite the VP/HR to represent the EU whenever a common position has been defined; insists that the President of the European Council should be enabled to address the General Assembly after the manner of heads of states or government; recommends placing the issue of EU's position at the UN high on the agenda for bilateral and multilateral summits with strategic partners;
Amendment 148 #
2010/2124(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22 a (new)
Paragraph 22 a (new)
22a. Urges the development of a comprehensive EU-US strategy for the improvement of the security situation throughout the greater Middle East, Iran, Afghanistan and Pakistan which involves cooperation with Turkey, Russia and China;
Amendment 152 #
2010/2124(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23
Paragraph 23
23. Draws attention to the EU membershipvariable prospects of allEU membership of the Western Balkan countries and underlines the importance of a continuous commitment to the EU enlargement process from both the countries of the region and the EU; deplores in this regard the continuing dispute between Greece and Macedonia on the matter of the latter country's name;
Amendment 220 #
2010/2124(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 34
Paragraph 34
34. Is monitoring the situation in Tunisia closely, and calls on the EU to support the Tunisian people in its democratic transition, including byWelcomes the flight of Zine el-Abidine Ben Ali from Tunisia and the installation of the transitional government; expects the early resignation of Hosni Mubarak in Egypt; looks forward to the transition to liberal democracy in both these countries, and supports the Arab people in extending and consolidating their efforts to achieve liberty and justice at home and across their region; commits the EU to providing appropriateny assistance that may be needed; emphasises the need to adjust funding to help alleviate the social and economic crisis in the country to enhance the political, social and economic development;
Amendment 237 #
2010/2124(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 37
Paragraph 37
37. Reiterates its view that Pakistan has a key role in the region and that a stable, secular, democratic and prosperous Pakistan is of vital importance to stability in Afghanistan and the wider region; stresses, furthermore, Pakistan's key role in the Afghan peace process; recognises that the devastating floods of August 2010 have been a setback for Pakistan's new government, which had been starting to make progress in dealing with numerous challenges; urges the Council and the Commission, together with the wider international community, to respond with a strong show of solidarity and concrete support to Pakistan's urgent need for post- flood reconstruction and rehabilitation and the country's aspirations to build a strong and prosperous society; welcomes and further encourages EU efforts to bolster political support for stepping up institution- and capacity- building in Pakistan and helping Pakistan's democratic institutions to combat extremism;
Amendment 29 #
2010/2027(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Defines justice between the generations as an even, faire and conscious intergenerational sharing of advantages and burdens;
Amendment 39 #
2010/2027(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Recognises that, happily, life expectancy is increasing and that, for more of their lives, people are active and involved in an independent and committed way in the life of society, but also that birth rates in the Member States have remained low for a number of decades,; a situation that maywhich, if not tackled in a timely manner is most likely to place a heavy burden on rising generations and lead to conflict over burden sharing;
Amendment 46 #
2010/2027(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Takes the view that a policy for justice between the generations must aim to create theinstil necessary bases and tools for conducting an open and frank intergenerational dialogue with a view to achieving win-win situationsmeasures leading to a fair intergenerational sharing in the context of an open and frank intergenerational dialogue;
Amendment 85 #
2010/2027(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Is convinced that flexisecurity can ease the transitions between the various stages of people'’s working lives, provided that it is based on solidarity and shared responsibility between the generations and takes the concerns and needs of all age groups into account;
Amendment 141 #
2010/2027(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Argues that older people'’s employability depends on initiatives on the part of employers in the fields of health, the level of income and contributions in cash and in-kind in comparison to pension and other retirement benefits, further training, work patterns, job satisfaction uand management behaviour, and that such initiatives should be devised jointly by the social partners;
Amendment 1 #
2010/2018(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas it is primarily women who work in precarious employment, and whereas despite the existing legislative framework, there continue to be major differences for women throughout the worldin the EU for women with regard to employment opportunities, quality of work and pay1 equal pay for equal work and work of equal value,
Amendment 4 #
2010/2018(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital A a (new)
Recital A a (new)
Aa. whereas the EU remains committed to gender equality mainstreaming,
Amendment 12 #
2010/2018(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Calls on the Council, the Commission and the Member States to implement Directive 2006/54/EC immediately in all the Member StatesMember States to enforce more effectively provisions of Directive 2006/54/EC;
Amendment 20 #
2010/2018(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Calls on the Member States to create childcare and carers' networks so as to facilitate full-time work and avoid part- time work which is an unwilling choiceprovide an alternative where a lack of childcare and carers' networks hampers desired full-time employment of individuals;
Amendment 38 #
2010/2018(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
Amendment 49 #
2010/2018(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8 a (new)
Paragraph 8 a (new)
8a. In accordance with results achieved on the ground, calls on the Commission to provide Member States with guidelines on best practises in combating direct and indirect discrimination, mainstreaming gender equality and reducing precarious employment among women;
Amendment 33 #
2010/0242(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Recital 4
Recital 4
(4) Successive European Councils have recognised the need to tackle the effect of ageing populations on European social models. A key response to this rapid change in the age structure consists in promoting active ageing and thus ensuring that the baby boom cohorts, who are, on the whole, healthier and better educated than any such cohort before them, have good opportunities for employment and active participation in societyfamily, social and community life, such as volunteering, lifelong learning, cultural expression and sports.
Amendment 42 #
2010/0242(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Recital 5
Recital 5
(5) The growing proportion of older people in Europe makes it more important than ever to promote healthy ageing and to sensitise the awareness of European citizens to problems connected with an ageing population. Healthy ageing can help raise labour market participation of older people, enable them to be active in society for longer and to participate in socially beneficial activities such as volunteering, improve their individual quality of life and curb the strains on health, pension and social care systems and to live a decent life in old age.
Amendment 50 #
2010/0242(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Recital 5 a (new)
Recital 5 a (new)
(5a) Active ageing has taken on strategic importance since the impact of the economic crisis, which has led to a mass increase in unemployment, the dismissal of the oldest workers and a growing precariousness of employment, presents a further challenge to meeting the objectives of the Europe 2020 Strategy involving older persons, such as social inclusion and reducing the numbers of people at risk of poverty.
Amendment 53 #
2010/0242(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Recital 6
Recital 6
(6) The Commission presented its views on the demographic challenges the EU faces and on opportunities for tackling them in its communications on ‘The demographic future of Europe from challenge to opportunity’ of 12 October 2006 and on ‘Dealing with the impact of an ageing population in the European Union’ of 21 April 2009. One of these challenges is the growing number of older people in need of care; most of this care is being provided by unpaid carers. This important resource is under pressure.
Amendment 58 #
2010/0242(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Recital 9
Recital 9
(9) The Council adopted on 20 November 2009 Conclusions on ‘Healthy and dignified ageing’, inviting the Commission, inter alia, ‘to develop awareness-raising activities to promote active ageing, including a possible European Year on Active Ageing and Intergenerational Solidarity in 2012’. These conclusions also stress the importance of taking account of issues related to informal care and carers, which is highly important in the context of intergenerational solidarity.
Amendment 84 #
2010/0242(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Recital 15 a (new)
Recital 15 a (new)
(15a) The Commission proposes to launch an Active and Healthy Ageing Innovation Partnership (AHAIP) under the Europe 2020 flagship initiative ‘Innovation Union’ which will address individuals as patients and consumers by developing innovative solutions, clinical tests, medicines and treatments to combat and address major chronic and rare diseases. The AHAIP will focus on social and health care systems by developing innovative policies and business models for more integrated care systems for older people (including home-based and self- care ones). The AHAIP will also target EU-related markets, contributing to enabling older people to lead independent and active lives by promoting the development and deployment of innovative products, devices and services, including ICT-based, specifically suitable for older people. As the objectives and planned activities of the AHAIP and the European Year are closely linked, synergies between the two initiatives will need to be ensured.
Amendment 86 #
2010/0242(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Recital 15 b (new)
Recital 15 b (new)
(15b) Synergies between the European Year of Volunteering 2011 and the European Year for Active Ageing 2012 should be promoted.
Amendment 89 #
2010/0242(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 1
Article 1
The year 2012 shall be designated as the European Year for Active Ageing: Promoting intergenerational solidarity (hereafter referred to as ‘the European Year’).
Amendment 103 #
2010/0242(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 1
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 1
(1) to raise general awareness of the value of active ageing in order to highlight the useful contribution older persons make to society, family life and the economy, to promote active ageing and to do more to mobilise the potential of older persons, in order to counteract the adverse effects of the wave of retirements of baby-boomer children and the shrinkage of the active population;
Amendment 147 #
2010/0242(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 3 – paragraph 3
Article 3 – paragraph 3
3. The Commission and the Member States shall take account of gender mainstreamingand disability mainstreaming, and of the combating of all forms of discrimination to which older persons are subject, in the running of the European Year.
Amendment 2 #
2009/2214(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 6 a (new)
Citation 6 a (new)
– having regard to the Declaration on the Cooperation in the Barents Euro-Arctic Region, signed in Kirkenes on 11 January 1993,
Amendment 15 #
2009/2214(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A a (new)
Recital A a (new)
Aa. whereas Denmark, Finland and Sweden are Arctic countries and both Finland and Sweden are located in the Arctic Circle; whereas the EU's only indigenous people, the Sami people, live in the Arctic Circle of Finland and Sweden as well as Norway and Russia,
Amendment 19 #
2009/2214(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C
Recital C
C. whereas there has been a longstanding engagement of the EU in the Arctic by way of its involvement in the Northern Dimension Policy with Russia, including its Arctic Window, in the Barents cooperation and particularly in the Barents- Euro-Arctic- Council, the implications of the strategic partnerships with Canada, the United States and Russia and its participation as an active ad hoc observer in the AC,
Amendment 91 #
2009/2214(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Stresses the important role the EU has to play in the reduction of pollution which enters the Arctic region through long-range transport; highlights in this respect the importance of the implementation of European legislation such as Regulation (EC) No 1907/20065 ; points out that the climatic changes in the Arctic will have a major impact on coastal regions in Europe and elsewhere and on climate-dependent industries in Europe such as agriculture, renewable energy, fisheries, reindeer herding, tourism and transport;
Amendment 96 #
2009/2214(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Recognises that the effects of the melting ice are also creating opportunities for economic development in the Arctic region; aAcknowledges the wish of the inhabitants of the Arctic to continue to pursue sustainable economic development while at the same time protecting the very sensitive nature of the Arctic ecosystems, taking into account their experience in using and developing the resources of the region in a sustainable way;
Amendment 106 #
2009/2214(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Notes the special position and recognises the rights of the indigenous peoples of the Arctic and points in particular to the legal and political situation of the indigenous peoples in the Arctic States; underlines the need for a continued and permanent dialogue between the indigenous peoples' representatives and the Commission;
Amendment 133 #
2009/2214(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Expresses its hope that the AC will further develop its important work and broaden the basis for decision-shaping processes to include non-Arctic actors who are upgrading their presence in the Arctic regioncooperation with the non-Arctic actors, and thus involve their knowledge and capacities and take into account their legitimate interests under international law; welcomes the internal procedure within the AC regarding a review of the status of observers and of the possible future scope of the tasks of the AC;
Amendment 145 #
2009/2214(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21 a (new)
Paragraph 21 a (new)
21a. Regards the Northern Dimension as a focal point for regional cooperation in the Northern Europe; notes that the four Partners, namely the EU, Iceland, Norway and the Russian Federation, as well as the Arctic Council, the Barents Euro-Arctic Council, the Council of the Baltic Sea States, the Nordic Council of Ministers, the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), the European Investment Bank (EIB), the Nordic Investment Bank (NIB) and the World Bank (IBRD) are participants of the Northern Dimension and that both Canada and the United States hold observer status in the Northern Dimension; stresses the need for close alignment between the Northern Dimension's Arctic Window and the EU's evolving Arctic policy highlighting the Arctic Window’s potential as a practical tool in cooperation within the EU and as an external dimension of the EU’s Arctic approach;
Amendment 146 #
2009/2214(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21 b (new)
Paragraph 21 b (new)
21b. Regards the Barents Euro-Arctic Council (BAEC) as an important hub for cooperation between Denmark, Finland, Norway, Russia, Sweden and the European Commission; notes the work of the BAEC in the fields of health and social issues, education and research, energy, culture as well as tourism; notes the advisory role of the Working Group of Indigenous Peoples (WGIP) within the BAEC;
Amendment 157 #
2009/2214(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24
Paragraph 24
24. Is of the opinion that the EU should develop further its capacities and calls on the Commission to explore and report on the establishment or continuation of EU activities in the Arctic such as a circumpolar joint multilateral research funding programme providing for easier and less bureaucratic cooperation, joint projects of the research community, and an EU Arctic Information Centre that; calls for the Commission to establish an EU Arctic Information Centre and Network, keeping in mind the proposal of setting up the Centre of the Network at the Arctic Centre of the University of Lapland, based on the Commission Arctic Communication and Council Arctic Conclusions and taking note of the 15 September 2010 Conference Statement of the Ninth Conference of Parliamentarians of the Arctic Region, and that the EU Arctic Information Centre should be capable of organiszing permanent EU outreach to the major actors and stakeholders in the Arctic and globally, as well as of channelling information and services on the Arctic towards the European Institutionsstakeholders and the civil society;
Amendment 90 #
2009/0170(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – introductory phrase – point 4
Article 2 – introductory phrase – point 4
(4) 'cause‘factors' means actions, omissions, events, conditions, or a combination thereof, which led to the accident or incident; the identification of causefactors does not imply the assignment of fault or the determination of administrative, civil or criminal liability;
Amendment 100 #
2009/0170(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – point 16 a (new)
Article 2 – point 16 a (new)
(16a) ‘Inappropriate use of safety information’ means the use of information gathered from safety data collection and processing systems for purposes different from the purposes for which it was collected, namely, use of the information for disciplinary, civil, administrative and criminal proceedings against operational personnel, and/or disclosure of the information to the public.
Amendment 127 #
2009/0170(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 3
Article 13 – paragraph 3
3. To ensure proper coordination of inquiries into the causes of accidents and incidents, the safety investigation authority shall cooperate with other authorities in particular through advance arrangements with the judicial, civil aviation, search and rescue and other authorities likely to be involved in the investigation. The advance arrangements shall cover among others the following subjects: a) access to the site of the accident; b) preservation of and access to evidence; c) initial and ongoing debriefings of the status of each process; d) exchange of information; e) prevention of the inappropriate use of safety information; f) resolution of conflicts.
Amendment 130 #
2009/0170(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
Article 15 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
Amendment 134 #
2009/0170(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 15 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Notwithstanding paragraphs 1 and 2, safety data referred to in these paragraphs may be used as evidence and be demanded for inspection or be seized, if it concerns a criminal investigation into a hostage- taking, murder or an offence with the intention of frightening the population or part of the population of a country, or forcing a government or an international organisation to do, omit or tolerate something, or seriously destabilising or destroying the fundamental political, constitutional, economic or social structures of a country or an international organisation.
Amendment 11 #
2009/0162(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 5
Article 5
The CommunityUnion financial assistance shall be implemented in accordance with the provisions of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities6 and its implementing rules7. In particular, the Memorandum of Understanding and the Loan Agreement to be agreed with the authorities of Ukraine shall provide for appropriate measures by Ukraine in relation to the prevention of, and the fight against, fraud, corruption and other irregularities affecting the assistance. They shall also provide for controls by then Commission, including the European Anti- Fraud Office (OLAF), with the right to perform on-the-spot checks and inspections, and for audits by the Court of Auditors, where appropriate, to be carried out on the spot. The Commission shall conduct an Operational Assessment of the financial circuits and administrative procedures in Ukraine no later than three months after the first instalment is made available.
Amendment 3 #
2008/2157(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Stresses that fighting illegal immigration is a high priority for the European Union, and considerextended cross-border co- operation with third countries its crucial and that in this connection that Frontex should conclude operational cooperation agreements with the border control authorities of countries which have common borders with the European Union and with those of countries which, according to a wide range of risk analyses, are regarded as transit countries for; notes that this cooperation makes a valuable contribution to the fight against illegal immigration;
Amendment 5 #
2008/2157(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Emphasises that any measures to combat illegal migration and to step up external border controls, where necessary in cooperation with third countries, must be compatible with the safeguards and the fundamental rights of the individual as laid down in the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union and the European Convention for the Protection of Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms, notably the right to asylum and the right of non-refoulement;
Amendment 9 #
2008/2157(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Considers it very important that Frontex should provide extensive assistance to the competent authorities of such Statthird countries in order to ensure that both the training and technical expertise of border control personnel of suchthose countries and their actual border control systems comply with EU standards, norms and requirements; advocates that the necessary financial and technical resources be made available for States which cooperate fully with Frontex;
Amendment 11 #
2008/2157(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
Amendment 18 #
2008/2157(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
Amendment 21 #
2008/2157(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Considers that border checks and action to combat illegal immigration can be only one aspect of the EU's policy towards non-EU countries; takes the view that an active country of origin and transit development policy must be established with a view to minimising the damaging effects of emigration;
Amendment 24 #
2008/2157(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Considers that negotiations on an agreement between Frontex and the border control authorities of a third Statecountry, and more particularly a candidate Member State, are conducted against the background of the political anshared economic relations which exist between the European Union as a whole and the State in question and that active refusal by a State to cooperate with Frontex must have direct consequences for those relationsmmon goals with the EU;
Amendment 33 #
2008/2157(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Calls upon the Commission and Council to investigate howconsider whether Frontex and Eurosur can be integrated with efforts to combat terrorism, arms trafficking, drugs trafficking and international crime.
Amendment 6 #
2008/2030(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Welcomes the adoption of the European Space Policy by the ‘Space Council’ as proposed by a joint communication presented by the Commission and the European Space Agency, especially the chapter on security and defence; recommends, therefore, that a White Paper implementing thethe revised European Security Strategy should refer to ittake this policy appropriately into account, and is of the view that space matters should be reflected in the possible White Paper on Security and Defence Policy;
Amendment 19 #
2008/2030(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Recommends that the European non- commercial satellites be carried into orbit by European launchers, preferably from the territory of the European Union, bearing in mind the aspects of security of supply and protection of the European Defence Technological and Industrial Base;
Amendment 22 #
2008/2030(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Recommends aEncourages strong inter-pillar cooperation framework for space and security, (involving all the relevant actors (i.e. the Commission, the Council, the European Defence Agency and the European Union Satellite Centre), in order to safeguard the security policy and data security linked with the ESDP;
Amendment 24 #
2008/2030(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
Paragraph 21
21. Strongly recommends that the smaller EU countries with reduced possibilities to finance their own space assets be given access to operational datae promotion of equal access for all EU Member States to operational data gathered using space assets under a reinforced ESDP framework;
Amendment 29 #
2008/2030(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25
Paragraph 25
25. Notes that the estimates of available expertise suggest that the level of investment needed to address the European security and defence needs in terms of satellite telecommunications should increase from the current budget of EUR 500 million per year to EUR 900 million per year in the period between 2008 and 2022, and that the appropriate expenditure of the European Union on Earth observation and intelligence gathering, including signal intelligence, should increase from the present EUR 650 million per year until 2012 to EUR 750 million in the period 2012-2017 and should further increase to EUR 850 million per year in the period 2017-2027, and the appropriate expenditure of the European Union on Earth observation and intelligence gathering, including signal intelligence, should be substantially increased in order to provide for the needs and ambitions of a comprehensive space policy;
Amendment 41 #
2008/2030(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 34 a (new)
Paragraph 34 a (new)
34a. Calls on the European Space Agency to increase scientific knowledge, to engage in international cooperation that would increase the Agency’s ability to detect asteroids that pose a threat to the Earth, and to explore ways to elaborate possible impact-prevention measures;
Amendment 45 #
2008/2030(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E
Recital E
Amendment 47 #
2008/2030(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 5
Citation 5
– having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union (TFEU) and the Treaty on European Union (TEU), as amended by the Treaty of Lisbon, and its relevant clauses on European Space Policy (Article 189 of the TFEU), permanent structured cooperation on security and defence matters (Articles 42(6) and 46 of the TEU and a related protocol) and enhanced cooperation in the civilian area (Part Six, Title III); as well as the solidarity clause (Article 222 of the TEU) and mutual assistance provisions in the event of armed aggression against a Member State or States (Article 42(7) of the TEU),
Amendment 61 #
2008/0224(CNS)
Proposal for a regulation – amending act
Annex – point 3
Annex – point 3
Regulation No 31 (EEC), 11 (EAEC)
Chapter 3 – Article 128 – paragraph 2 – point c
Chapter 3 – Article 128 – paragraph 2 – point c
Amendment 65 #
2008/0224(CNS)
Proposal for a regulation – amending act
Annex – point 3
Annex – point 3
Regulation No 31 (EEC), 11 (EAEC)
Chapter 3 – Article 130 – paragraph 1
Chapter 3 – Article 130 – paragraph 1
1. Before being engaged, a parliamentary assistant shall provide evidence of physical fitness toundertake a medical test at the European Parliament’´s medical service in order that the European Parliament may be satisfied that he fulfils the requirements of Article 128 (2)(d). A negative outcome of the medical test shall not automatically result in that person not being engaged by the European Parliament as a parliamentary assistant.
Amendment 68 #
2008/0224(CNS)
Proposal for a regulation – amending act
Annex – point 3
Annex – point 3
Regulation No 31 (EEC), 11 (EAEC)
Chapter 3 – Article 131 – paragraph 1
Chapter 3 – Article 131 – paragraph 1
1. The contracts of parliamentary assistants shall be concluded for a fixed periodn unlimited period, expiring at the end of the mandate of the Member or Members concerned. On an exceptional basis contracts can be concluded for a fixed period of no less than 12 months. Without prejudice to Article 140, the contracts shall expire at the latest by the end of the parliamentary term during which they were concluded.
Amendment 78 #
2008/0224(CNS)
Proposal for a regulation – amending act
Annex – point 3
Annex – point 3
Regulation No 31 (EEC), 11 (EAEC)
Chapter 4 – Article 132 – paragraph 2
Chapter 4 – Article 132 – paragraph 2
2. Assistants may not be required to work overtime except in the event of an emergency or in exceptional workloadcircumstances.
Amendment 81 #
2008/0224(CNS)
Proposal for a regulation – amending act
Annex – point 3
Annex – point 3
Regulation No 31 (EEC), 11 (EAEC)
Chapter 4 – Article 132 – paragraph 3
Chapter 4 – Article 132 – paragraph 3
3. However, oOvertime worked by parliamentary assistants classified as grade 4 or lower on the salary scale shall carry nothe right to compensation or remuneration.
Amendment 86 #
2008/0224(CNS)
Proposal for a regulation – amending act
Annex – point 3
Annex – point 3
Regulation No 31 (EEC), 11 (EAEC)
Chapter 5 – Article 133
Chapter 5 – Article 133
Save as otherwise provided in Articles 134 and 135, Article 19, Article 20(1) to (3) and Article 21 of these Conditions of Employment and Article 16 of Annex VII to the Staff Regulations (remuneration and expenses) shall apply by analogy. Expenses for missions undertaken on request of the Member carry the right to reimbursement. The arrangements for reimbursement of mission expenses shall be laid down in the provisions referred in Article 125 (2).
Amendment 91 #
2008/0224(CNS)
Proposal for a regulation – amending act
Annex – point 3
Annex – point 3
Regulation No 31 (EEC), 11 (EAEC)
Chapter 5 – Article 134 – table
Chapter 5 – Article 134 – table
Grade 1 deleted 2 deleted 3 4 5 6 7 Full-time basic salary 1 193,00 1 389,85deleted deleted 1 619,17 1 886,33 2 197,58 2 560,18 2 982,61 Grade 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Full-time basic salary 3 474,74 4 048,07 4 716,00 5 494,14 6 400,67 7 456,78 8 687,15
Amendment 99 #
2008/0224(CNS)
Proposal for a regulation – amending act
Annex – point 3
Annex – point 3
Regulation No 31 (EEC), 11 (EAEC)
Chapter 6 – Article 137 – paragraph 4 a (new)
Chapter 6 – Article 137 – paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. When transferring acquired pension rights into the national system upon the termination of a contract, it must be ensured that pension payments made into the EU system are appropriated to a pension scheme which protects them from third-party interference and from being treated like regular savings.
Amendment 19 #
2007/2268(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Recalls that the 2005 Law on the Use of Community Flags allows communities’ national symbols be placed on and near local government offices; notes that disquiet arose followinga minority community which is in the majority within a municipality to use its flag; carefully notes the Constitutional Court judgement of 24 October 2007 on the use of national community symbols by local authorities, which gave the impression that, contrary to the Ohrid Framework Agreement, use of the flag depicting the Albanian eagle would no longer be allowed, and welcomes the government’s interpretation that the Constitutional Court judgment on national symbols does not mean that flags at local government offices, including Albanian symbols, must be removedand calls on all parties to discuss this issue in the spirit of the Ohrid Framework Agreement and international standards;
Amendment 31 #
2007/2268(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Notes that the draft Law on Revision of the Electoral Code, which was given a reading on 27 September 2007 and would provide for the parliament to be enlarged by 13 seats in the interests of both representation of small ethnic minorities and representation of nationals living abroad, could help bring about a relative weakening of rewas given a reading on 27 September 2007; notes the concern expressentation for the Albanian speaking community, and regards the factd that the proposed Law would have the effect of bypassing the use of the Badinter majority rule as intended by the Ohrid Framework Agreement, and trusts that the reading has been suspended as a contribution towards domestic stability will be further consultations in order to achieve a consensus;
Amendment 37 #
2007/2268(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Amendment 38 #
2007/2268(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 b (new)
Paragraph 4 b (new)
4b. Welcomes the recent progress made on 3 December 2007 with the adoption of the Law on Prosecutors, the Law on the Council of Public Prosecutors and the Law on the Committee on Inter- Community Relations as well as, on 25 December 2007, the decision on the final appointment to the Judicial Council;
Amendment 45 #
2007/2268(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 c (new)
Paragraph 4 c (new)
4c. Welcomes the entry into force of the visa facilitation and readmission agreement with the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia; urges the Commission to prioritise dialogue on visa liberalisation with the objective of creating visa-free travel as soon as the necessary conditions are met;
Amendment 69 #
2007/2268(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Draws attention to the call by Amnesty International to set up an inquiry into the events on 7 NoNotes the events surrounding the police operation which took place in Brodec, north of Tetovo, and acknowledges that, according to the EU Monitoring Mission and the OSCE, the operation was carried out in a professional manner resulting in no police or civilian casualties and that the composition of the police forces was ethnically mixed; welcomes the fact that the government has publicly stated that it will rebuild the mosque and other damaged infrastructure and expects prompt action in this regard; expresses concern about some reports that detainees may havem ber 2007, north of Tetovo, during which at least six possible intruders from Kosovo died; en subjected to maltreatment on being arrested; therefore calls on the Ombudsman to fully investigate the situation; further underlines that any outstanding questions relating to the police operation in Brodec must be addressed in an open, transparent and legally consistent manner;
Amendment 90 #
2007/2268(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Notes that, in the years since independence, close economic relations have developedWelcomes the increased bilateral cooperation, as well as people-to-people contacts between the fFormer Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia and Greece, that Greece is now the largest investor and trading partner and that Greece can provide significant support for coping successfully with the process; regrets, however, that since the adoption of Parliament's above-mentioned resolution of 12 July 2007 no progress has been made in the bilateral talks held under the auspices of the United Nations and assisted by Special Envoy Matthew Nimitz to find a mutually acceptable solution to the differences that have arisen over the name of the country; calls on both sides to increase efforts to resolve the issues; reiterates that in no circumstances should the name issue become an obstacle to membership of the Former Yugoslav Republic of Maccession to the European Unionedonia of international organisations, as provided for in the Interim Accord of 1995;
Amendment 103 #
2007/2268(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
Amendment 118 #
2007/2268(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
Amendment 131 #
2007/2268(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
Amendment 143 #
2007/2268(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
Amendment 169 #
2007/2268(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Notes that, of the three countries which have been European Union candidate Member States since 2005, the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia is the only country with which no accession negotiations have taken place to date, considers it desirable that this exceptional situation should end, and calls on the European Commission to develop a roadmap leading to commencement of those negotiations, after which, if there are no new domestic conflicts, the Council can take a decisi; believes that all political parties have endeavoured to implement the recommendations of the last Resolution of 12 July 2007 and have shown good progress and made up for lost time, not least through the formation of the National Council for EU Integration and completion of appointments to the Judicial Council; strongly believes that should this good progress con tin 2008 ue, Macedon ia starting date for the negotiationshould be invited to open accession negotiations in the course of this year;
Amendment 174 #
2007/2268(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 a (new)
Paragraph 17 a (new)
17a (new). Welcomes preparations by the Government for the implementation of the Instrument for Pre-Accession (IPA) which have facilitated signature of the Financing Agreement for IPA 2007 and the Framework Agreement for 2007- 2013; reiterates the importance of the instrument for preparation for future EU membership; calls on both the Government and the Commission to speed up preparatory work to allow for early implementation of a decentralized system for the management of IPA in order to create greater efficiency and local ownership of the process;
Amendment 26 #
2007/2267(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Welcomes the fact that Croatia has satisfiedmade good progress in meeting the benchmarks for opening thsome chapter on Justice, Freedom and Security,s and urges the newly formed government to redouble its efforts to meet the benchmarks for the remaining chapters;
Amendment 29 #
2007/2267(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Is pleased to record that much of Croatia's body of law has been aligned with EU standards, but reminds the Croatian authorities that it is now crucial to develop thespeed up the development of administrative capacity required in order to implement the new legislation;
Amendment 77 #
2007/2267(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. RDeeply regrets the fact that the Croatian government has decided to introduce unilaterally the Ecological and Fishing Protection Zone (ZERP) in the Adriatic,; thus reneging on the agreement reached in 2004 with the Italian and Slovenian authorities; reminds CroatiaItaly, Slovenia and the European Commission, referred to in the June 2004 European Council conclusions and the Negotiating Framework; urges Croatia to respect the principle of Pacta sund severanda and warns furthermore that, unless a commonly agreed solution is found, this could have serious repercussions on the pace of the accession negotiations;
Amendment 89 #
2007/2267(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. AskUrges Croatia to show readiness in solving all the outstanding border issues and expects the same readiness and support on the part of all its neighbourstrengthen its efforts to find definitive solutions to outstanding bilateral issues, in particular border issues with Slovenia, Serbia, Montenegro and Bosnia and Herzegovina; welcomes in this respect the generinformal agreement in principle reached by the Prime Ministers of Croatia and Slovenia on the issue of arbitration, and asks both sides to implement this agreement and to endorse the result of the arbitration by a clear decision by the two countries' parliamentsthird party involvement, which needs to be followed up;