Activities of John ATTARD-MONTALTO
Plenary speeches (156)
Presentation by its President of the new Members of the enlarged European Commission
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Community framework for nuclear safety (debate)
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Active dialogue with citizens on Europe (short presentation)
Preparation of the European Council (19-20 March 2008) - European Economic Recovery Plan - Guidelines for the Member States’ employment policies - Cohesion Policy: investing in the real economy (debate)
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A special place for children in EU external action (short presentation)
Impact of the financial crisis on the car industry (debate)
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Public access to European Parliament, Council and Commission documents (debate)
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Impact of tourism in coastal regions (short presentation)
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Application of the principle of equal pay for men and women (debate)
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Community vessel traffic monitoring and information system - Investigation of accidents in the maritime transport sector - The liability of carriers of passengers by sea in the event of an accident - Port State control (recast) - Ship inspection and survey organisations (Directive recast) - Ship inspection and survey organisations (Regulation recast) (continuation of debate)
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Protection of pedestrians and other vulnerable road users (debate)
The Barcelona Process: Union for the Mediterranean (debate)
An Integrated Maritime Policy for the European Union (debate)
Cross-border cooperation to combat terrorism and cross-border crime (debate)
Cultural industries in Europe (debate)
Global Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Fund (debate)
Action Plan for Energy Efficiency: Realising the Potential (debate)
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Second EU/Africa Summit (Lisbon, 8 and 9 December 2007) (debate)
Application of the Schengen acquis - Application of the Schengen acquis in the Czech Republic, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Hungary, Malta, Poland, Slovenia and Slovakia (continuation of debate)
Recognition and supervision of suspended sentences, alternative sanctions and conditional sentences - Mutual recognition of judgments in criminal matters (debate)
Towards a common European foreign policy on energy (debate)
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The humanitarian situation of Iraqi refugees
Convening of the Intergovernmental Conference: opinion of the European Parliament (debate)
Human rights in Ethiopia
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Roadmap for the European Union's constitutional process (debate)
One-minute speeches (Rule 144)
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Community vessel traffic monitoring - Investigation of accidents - Liability of carriers of passengers by boat in the event of accidents - Port State control - Ship inspection and survey organisations (debate)
One-minute speeches on matters of political importance
One-minute speeches on matters of political importance
Regional policy (islands and natural and economic constraints) (debate)
Euro-Mediterranean relations - Euro-Mediterranean Free Trade Area (debate)
Illegal bird hunting in Malta (debate)
External dimension of the fight against terrorism (debate)
Limitation periods in cross-border disputes involving personal injuries and fatal accidents (debate)
Law applicable to non-contractual obligations ("ROME II") (debate)
Posting of workers (debate)
Freedom, security and justice – Immigration (debate)
European natural, architectural and cultural heritage in rural and island regions (debate)
The situation in Zimbabwe
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Mutual information procedure Integration of immigrants in the European Union European Union immigration policy (debate)
Investing for growth and employment (debate)
Towards a more integrated approach for industrial policy (continuation of debate)
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East Timor
European enforcement order (debate)
Energy efficiency (Green Paper) (debate)
Human Rights in the World in 2005 and EU policy (debate)
Darfur (debate)
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The refugee camps in Malta (debate)
Kazakhstan (debate)
The Human Rights and Democracy Clause (debate)
Human rights in Russia
Patentability of computer-implemented inventions
Strengthening European competitiveness
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Global threat of a flu epidemic
Guidelines for future European Union policy to support research
Pollution from ships
Pollution from ships
Debates on cases of breaches of human rights, democracy and the rule of law (Rule 115)
Situation in Ukraine
Debates on cases of breaches of human rights, democracy and the rule of law (Rule 115)
Statement by the President-designate of the Commission (continuation)
Carbon dioxide emissions from maritime transport (A7-0080/2014 - Theodoros Skylakakis)
Equality between women and men in 2012 (debate)
Use of armed drones (debate)
Elimination of female genital mutilation (continuation of debate)
EU citizenship for sale (debate)
Comprehensive EU fishery strategy in the Pacific region (short presentation)
Situation in Egypt (debate)
Renewable energy in the European internal energy market (debate)
2011 discharge (continuation of debate)
Impact of the economic crisis on gender equality and women's rights - Eliminating gender stereotypes in the EU - Situation of women in North Africa (debate)
Transparency of measures regulating the prices of medicinal products for human use (debate)
Latest developments in the Middle East, including the situation in Syria (debate)
Estimates of revenue and expenditure for 2013 - Section I - Parliament (debate)
Maritime piracy (debate)
Consistent policy towards regimes against which the EU applies restrictive measures (debate) (short presentation)
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Parliament's position on the 2012 draft budget as modified by the Council - Mobilisation of the flexibility instrument (debate)
Accession of Bulgaria and Romania to Schengen (debate)
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EU homelessness strategy (debate)
EU response to the migration flows in North Africa and the Southern Mediterranean, in particular, in Lampedusa - Migration flows arising from instability: scope and role of EU foreign policy (debate)
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Situation in Egypt (debate)
Situation in the Mediterranean, in particular in Tunisia and Egypt (debate)
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International adoption in the European Union (debate)
Information on medicinal products (Community code relating to medicinal products) - Information on medicinal products (Community procedures for the authorisation and supervision of medicinal products) (debate)
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AIDS/HIV in view of the XVIII International AIDS Conference (Vienna, July 18-23 2010) (debate)
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Revision of the Treaties – Transitional measures concerning the composition of the European Parliament - Decision not to convene a Convention for the revision of the Treaties with regard to transitional measures concerning the composition of the European Parliament (debate)
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Internal Market Scoreboard - Consumer protection - SOLVIT (debate)
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Body scanners - Operation of intelligence services in the context of counter-terrorism strategies (debate)
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Prevention and settlement of conflicts of jurisdiction in criminal proceedings (debate)
Shadow reports (2)
REPORT containing the European Parliament’s recommendation to the Council, the Commission and the European External Action Service on the negotiations for an EU-Canada Strategic Partnership Agreement PDF (140 KB) DOC (61 KB)
REPORT on migration flows arising from instability: scope and role of EU foreign policy PDF (273 KB) DOC (189 KB)
Written declarations (2)
Amendments (13)
Amendment 6 #
2010/2269(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 8 a (new)
Citation 8 a (new)
- having regard to the Joint Africa-EU Declaration on Migration and Development signed in Sirte on 23 November 2006 which emphasizes the necessity of African and EU states to commit themselves to a partnership between countries of origin, transit and destination with a view to better manage migration, taking into consideration its link to development,
Amendment 27 #
2010/2269(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas political and economic instability is the major driving force behind migration, particularly irregular migration, depriving affected communities of viable local prospects and, hence, of the right to choose whether to migrate or not, thus putting their lives at constant risk and leaving them with migration, often irregular migration, as their only option,
Amendment 46 #
2010/2269(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D
Recital D
D. whereas in some regions most affected by climate change and the, deforestation and desertification resulting in the loss of biodiversity, such as the Sahel and a number of countries in South Asia, migration hais becomeing the only form of adaptation to the changing climateoption,
Amendment 50 #
2010/2269(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E
Recital E
E. whereas the exploitation of irregular migration not only puts the lives of migrants at high risk, but is very often associated with the worst human rights abuses, including slave labour, sexual exploitation, persecution based on sexual orientation, child abuse and gender violence, and whereas action by the EU to prevent such abuses and to protect migrants, includingboth regular and irregular migrants, in situations of distress often proves vital,
Amendment 59 #
2010/2269(INI)
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Recital F
Recital F
F. whereas the exploitation of irregular migration is also combined with arms smuggling and drug trafficking - with an alarming strengthening of linkages between drug traffickers in Latin America and in States in West and Central Africa - and coincides with escape routes and enhanced mobility for terrorist groups, which can easily relocate to other regions and countries to pursue their activities; whereas the exploitation of irregular migration is a known source of funding for radical and terrorist groups,
Amendment 63 #
2010/2269(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital G
Recital G
G. whereas irregular migration has an impact on the migration-management and integration capacity of both receiving and transit countries,; worseninghereas, in the case of transit countries, it might disrupt the sustainability and development prospects of local job markets and thus fuellingfuel more instability,
Amendment 65 #
2010/2269(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital H
Recital H
H. whereas the expected sharp demographic growth both in countries of origin and transit, particularly in the Maghreb, will seriously undermine the prospects for economic growth and job creation in those countries - thereby nullifying all efforts in this regard and leading to internal tensions and instability, as shown by the recent demonstrations in Tunisia and Algeria - and will putMashreq and broader North Africa, could negatively affect the prospects for economic growth and job creation, thereby aggravating the social and economic situation in those countries; whereas these, together with an absence of democratic principles will give rise to internal tensions and instability, as shown by the recent demonstrations in Tunisia, Algeria, Egypt and several other countries of the Arab world, and consequently will lead to the increase in the migration flows putting further strain on the integration capacity of receiving countries,
Amendment 82 #
2010/2269(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital K
Recital K
K. whereas tensions between countries of origin and transit and between receiving and transit countries concerning the management of migratory flows could become a source of potential conflict in the future; whereas, however, a more coordinated and comprehensive approach to migration-management can enhance respect for the dignity of all migrants who can potentially contribute to meeting labour needs in countries of transit and destination and boost development in countries of origin,
Amendment 100 #
2010/2269(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Calls on the EU institutions and the EU Member States to better coordinate donor aid so as to guarantee a more comprehensive and sustainable approach to migration flows management;
Amendment 130 #
2010/2269(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Stresses the value of EU election observation missions as the first important step in any process of democratisation and good governance, and believes that such missions should be part of a broader framework of support for a long-term democratisation process; highlights the importance of mediation and conflict- prevention and resolution strategies and of institution- and capacity-building for regional organisations, such as the African Union (AU), which plays an important role in peace-keeping and peace-building operations; believes that the support for the AU should include the development of an effective border- control capacity and support for its capacity to fight the exploitation of irregular migration and to provide relief for irregular migrants in situations of distress; considers that the effective strengthening of regional organisations as multipliers of regional peace and stability will foster regional integration and the emergence of cross-border economic areas;
Amendment 139 #
2010/2269(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Highlights the importance of mediation and conflict-prevention and resolution strategies and of institution- and capacity-building for regional organisations, such as the African Union (AU), which plays an important role in peace-keeping and peace-building operations; believes that the support for the AU should include the development of an effective border-control capacity and support for its capacity to fight the exploitation of irregular migration and to provide relief for irregular migrants in situations of distress; considers that the effective strengthening of regional organisations as multipliers of regional peace and stability will foster regional integration and the emergence of cross- border economic areas;
Amendment 164 #
2010/2269(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Calls on the Commission, when preparing the new external action instruments for the period after 2013, to ensure that the proposed architecture allows for synergies and mutual reinforcement between the development pillar and the security and stability pillar and provides for the rapid allocation of emergency and recovery funds, a rapid response to provide relief for migrants in a situation of distress, specific programmes to provide active support for religious minorities which may be under threat, and support measures to mitigate the consequences of climate change and, deforestation, desertification and the loss of biodiversity and to preserve the economic and social environment of affected communities;
Amendment 165 #
2010/2269(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 a (new)
Paragraph 10 a (new)
10a. Calls on the Parliament, the Commission and the Council to formulate a common approach and policy on migration, taking into consideration that a foreign policy should be seen as a reflection of a domestic policy and this can take place only if there is concurrence between the EU institutions on how to deal with migration comprehensively;