Activities of Alexander Graf LAMBSDORFF
Plenary speeches (519)
Preparation of the European Council meeting of 19 and 20 October 2017 (debate) DE
Preparation of the European Council meeting of 19 and 20 October 2017 (debate) DE
Fiscal compact and its incorporation into the EU legal framework (topical debate) DE
Fiscal compact and its incorporation into the EU legal framework (topical debate) DE
Fiscal compact and its incorporation into the EU legal framework (topical debate) DE
Corruption and human rights in third countries (A8-0246/2017 - Petras Auštrevičius) (vote) DE
Turkey-EU relationship (debate) DE
Turkey-EU relationship (debate)
Turkey-EU relationship (debate) DE
Turkey-EU relationship (debate) DE
Situation in Venezuela (debate) DE
Preparation of the G20 summit of 7 and 8 July 2017 (debate) DE
Preparation of the G20 summit of 7 and 8 July 2017 (debate)
Preparation of the G20 summit of 7 and 8 July 2017 (debate)
Preparation of the G20 summit of 7 and 8 July 2017 (debate)
2016 Report on Turkey (debate) DE
The refoundation of a Europe based on values, anchored in effective democratic institutions and promoting a prosperous economy in a fair and cohesive society (topical debate) DE
The refoundation of a Europe based on values, anchored in effective democratic institutions and promoting a prosperous economy in a fair and cohesive society (topical debate) DE
Panama Papers follow-up and the rule of law in Malta (debate) DE
Panama Papers follow-up and the rule of law in Malta (debate) DE
Reflection paper on the deepening of the EMU by 2025 (debate) DE
Reflection paper on the deepening of the EMU by 2025 (debate) DE
Reflection paper on the deepening of the EMU by 2025 (debate) DE
2016 Report on Serbia (debate) DE
2016 Report on Serbia (debate) DE
2016 Report on Kosovo (debate) DE
2016 Report on Kosovo (debate) DE
Voting time DE
European Qualifications Framework for lifelong learning (B8-0298/2017) (vote) DE
European Qualifications Framework for lifelong learning (B8-0298/2017) DE
Inquiry into emission measurements in the automotive sector (debate) DE
Inquiry into emission measurements in the automotive sector (debate) DE
Inquiry into emission measurements in the automotive sector (debate) DE
Inquiry into emission measurements in the automotive sector (debate) DE
Inquiry into emission measurements in the automotive sector (debate) DE
Inquiry into emission measurements in the automotive sector (debate) DE
Inquiry into emission measurements in the automotive sector (debate) DE
Inquiry into emission measurements in the automotive sector (debate) DE
Inquiry into emission measurements in the automotive sector (debate) DE
Announcement by the President DE
Approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles (debate) DE
Conclusions of the European Council meeting of 9 and 10 March 2017, including the Rome Declaration (debate) DE
Information exchange mechanism with regard to intergovernmental agreements and non-binding instruments in the field of energy (debate) DE
Information exchange mechanism with regard to intergovernmental agreements and non-binding instruments in the field of energy (debate) DE
Options for improving access to medicines (debate) DE
Options for improving access to medicines (debate)
Options for improving access to medicines (debate) DE
One-minute speeches on matters of political importance DE
One-minute speeches on matters of political importance DE
Closure of the sitting DE
Voting time
Voting time
Voting time DE
Combating terrorism (A8-0228/2016 - Monika Hohlmeier) (vote) DE
Budgetary capacity for the Eurozone (A8-0038/2017 - Reimer Böge, Pervenche Berès) (vote) DE
Budgetary capacity for the Eurozone (A8-0038/2017 - Reimer Böge, Pervenche Berès) (vote) DE
Budgetary capacity for the Eurozone (A8-0038/2017 - Reimer Böge, Pervenche Berès) (vote) DE
Budgetary capacity for the Eurozone (A8-0038/2017 - Reimer Böge, Pervenche Berès) (vote) DE
Budgetary capacity for the Eurozone (A8-0038/2017 - Reimer Böge, Pervenche Berès) (vote) DE
Delayed implementation of ESI Funds operational programmes - impact on cohesion policy and the way forward (B8-0149/2017) (vote) DE
Aviation Strategy for Europe (A8-0021/2017 - Pavel Telička) DE
Adjournment of the session DE
EU-Canada Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement - Conclusion of the EU-Canada CETA - EU-Canada Strategic Partnership Agreement (debate) DE
Possible evolutions of and adjustments to the current institutional set-up of the European Union - Improving the functioning of the European Union building on the potential of the Lisbon Treaty - Budgetary capacity for the Eurozone (debate) DE
Biological low risk pesticides (debate) DE
Revision of the European Consensus on Development (debate) DE
Revision of the European Consensus on Development (debate) DE
Revision of the European Consensus on Development (debate) DE
Cost-effective emission reductions and low-carbon investments (debate) DE
Cost-effective emission reductions and low-carbon investments (debate) DE
Cost-effective emission reductions and low-carbon investments (debate)
Situation of the rule of law and democracy in Poland (debate) DE
European Commission Recommendation on the implementation of the EU-Turkey Statement and the reinstatement of Dublin transfers (debate) DE
"Clean Energy for All" package (debate) DE
General revision of Parliament's Rules of Procedure (debate) DE
General revision of Parliament's Rules of Procedure (debate) DE
General revision of Parliament's Rules of Procedure (debate) DE
Annual Report on human rights and democracy in the world and the European Union’s policy on the matter 2015 (debate) DE
Annual Report on human rights and democracy in the world and the European Union’s policy on the matter 2015 (debate) DE
Annual Report on human rights and democracy in the world and the European Union’s policy on the matter 2015 (debate) DE
The case of Gui Minhai, jailed publisher in China DE
Situation of the Guarani-Kaiowá in the Brazilian State of Mato Grosso do Sul DE
Situation of the Guarani-Kaiowá in the Brazilian State of Mato Grosso do Sul DE
Situation of the Guarani-Kaiowá in the Brazilian State of Mato Grosso do Sul DE
The case of Ildar Dadin, prisoner of conscience in Russia DE
The case of Ildar Dadin, prisoner of conscience in Russia DE
Opinion from the Court of Justice on the compatibility with the Treaties of the proposed agreement between Canada and the European Union on a Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) (B8-1220/2016) (vote) DE
EU-Turkey relations (debate) DE
EU-Turkey relations (debate) DE
EU mechanism on democracy, the rule of law and fundamental rights (debate) DE
Internal Security in the EU - Progress made in the implementation of adopted security measures and challenges ahead (debate) DE
Internal Security in the EU - Progress made in the implementation of adopted security measures and challenges ahead (debate) DE
Voting time IT
International Financial Reporting Standards: IFRS 9 (B8-1060/2016) (vote) DE
Situation in Syria (continuation of debate) DE
Situation in Syria (continuation of debate) DE
Macroeconomic situation in Greece, structural reforms and their impact, as well as prospects for future negotiations within the Programme (debate) DE
18th birthday Interrail pass for Europe (debate) DE
18th birthday Interrail pass for Europe (debate) DE
18th birthday Interrail pass for Europe (debate)
Future for telecommunications, fair use and intra-EU calls (debate) DE
Future for telecommunications, fair use and intra-EU calls (debate) DE
Future for telecommunications, fair use and intra-EU calls (debate) DE
Future for telecommunications, fair use and intra-EU calls (debate) DE
European Public Prosecutor's office and Eurojust (debate) DE
European Public Prosecutor's office and Eurojust (debate) DE
International Financial Reporting Standards: IFRS 9 (debate) DE
International Financial Reporting Standards: IFRS 9 (debate) DE
Closure of the sitting DE
Social dumping in the EU (A8-0255/2016 - Guillaume Balas) (vote) DE
Economic Partnership Agreement between the EU and the SADC EPA States - Parliamentary oversight and civil society monitoring of EU-SADC Economic Partnership Agreement (debate)
Economic Partnership Agreement between the EU and the SADC EPA States - Parliamentary oversight and civil society monitoring of EU-SADC Economic Partnership Agreement (debate)
Situation in Turkey (debate) DE
Situation in Turkey (debate) DE
Towards a new energy market design - EU strategy on heating and cooling (debate)
Towards a new energy market design - EU strategy on heating and cooling (debate) DE
Enhancing the competitiveness of SMEs - Cohesion Policy and Research and Innovation Strategies for smart specialisation (RIS3) - European territorial cooperation - best practices and innovative measures - EU strategy for the Alpine region (debate) DE
Enhancing the competitiveness of SMEs - Cohesion Policy and Research and Innovation Strategies for smart specialisation (RIS3) - European territorial cooperation - best practices and innovative measures - EU strategy for the Alpine region (debate)
A global strategy for the EU's Foreign and Security Policy (debate) DE
Welcome DE
A global strategy for the EU's Foreign and Security Policy (continuation of debate) DE
A global strategy for the EU's Foreign and Security Policy (continuation of debate) DE
New initiatives related to the Middle East Peace Process (debate) DE
Announcement by the President DE
Decision of the Grand National Assembly of Turkey to lift the parliamentary immunity of 138 members (debate) DE
Statement by the President DE
Decision adopted on the Common European Asylum System reform (debate) DE
Conclusions of the European Council meeting of 17 and 18 March 2016 and outcome of the EU-Turkey summit (debate) DE
Conclusions of the European Council meeting of 17 and 18 March 2016 and outcome of the EU-Turkey summit (debate) DE
2015 Report on Turkey (debate) DE
Measures to alleviate the crisis in the European agriculture sector (debate) DE
Annual reports 2012-2013 on subsidiarity and proportionality (debate) DE
Objection pursuant to Rule 106: renewal of the approval of the active substance glyphosate (debate) DE
Objection pursuant to Rule 106: renewal of the approval of the active substance glyphosate (debate) DE
Objection pursuant to Rule 106: renewal of the approval of the active substance glyphosate (debate) DE
Objection pursuant to Rule 106: renewal of the approval of the active substance glyphosate (debate) DE
Regulatory Fitness and Performance Programme (short presentation) DE
Regulatory Fitness and Performance Programme (short presentation) DE
Regulatory Fitness and Performance Programme (short presentation) DE
Towards improved single market regulation (short presentation) DE
Towards improved single market regulation (short presentation) DE
Learning EU at school (short presentation) DE
Voting time DE
Tobacco agreement (PMI agreement) (B8-0311/2016, B8-0312/2016, B8-0312/2016, B8-0313/2016, B8-0313/2016, B8-0314/2016, B8-0315/2016, B8-0316/2016, B8-0317/2016) DE
Preparation of the European Council meeting of 18 and 19 February 2016 (debate)
Preparation of the European Council meeting of 18 and 19 February 2016 (debate)
Preparation of the European Council meeting of 18 and 19 February 2016 (debate)
Preparation of the European Council meeting of 18 and 19 February 2016 (debate) DE
Preparation of the European Council meeting of 18 and 19 February 2016 (debate) DE
Preparation of the European Council meeting of 18 and 19 February 2016 (debate) DE
Preparation of the European Council meeting of 18 and 19 February 2016 (debate) DE
Preparation of the European Council meeting of 18 and 19 February 2016 (debate)
Preparation of the European Council meeting of 18 and 19 February 2016 (debate)
Preparation of the European Council meeting of 18 and 19 February 2016 (debate) DE
Refugee emergency, external borders control and future of Schengen - Respect for the international principle of non-refoulement - Financing refugee facility for Turkey - Increased racist hatred and violence against refugees and migrants across Europe (debate) DE
Refugee emergency, external borders control and future of Schengen - Respect for the international principle of non-refoulement - Financing refugee facility for Turkey - Increased racist hatred and violence against refugees and migrants across Europe (debate) DE
Negotiations for the Trade in Services Agreement (TiSA) (debate) DE
Commercial relationship between EU and China and market economy status (debate) DE
Commercial relationship between EU and China and market economy status (debate)
Situation in the South East of Turkey (debate) DE
Situation in the South East of Turkey (debate) DE
Annual report on human rights and democracy in the world 2014 and the EU policy on the matter (debate) DE
Annual report on human rights and democracy in the world 2014 and the EU policy on the matter (debate)
Annual report on human rights and democracy in the world 2014 and the EU policy on the matter (debate) DE
Detention and use of force against asylum-seekers (debate) DE
Outcome of the COP 21 (debate)
Bringing transparency, coordination and convergence to corporate tax policies (debate) DE
Voting time DE
A new CFP: structure for technical measures and multiannual plans (A8-0328/2015 - Gabriel Mato) (vote) DE
A new CFP: structure for technical measures and multiannual plans (A8-0328/2015 - Gabriel Mato) DE
Prevention of radicalisation and recruitment of European citizens by terrorist organisations (A8-0316/2015 - Rachida Dati) DE
Elimination of violence against women in the EU (debate) DE
Elimination of violence against women in the EU (debate) DE
Outcome of the Valletta summit of 11 and 12 November 2015 and of the G20 summit of 15 and 16 November 2015 (debate) DE
Elections in Myanmar (debate) DE
Developing a sustainable European industry of base metals - Anti-dumping measures and their effect on the EU steel industry (debate) DE
Developing a sustainable European industry of base metals - Anti-dumping measures and their effect on the EU steel industry (debate) DE
EU Strategic framework on health and safety at work 2014-2020 (debate) DE
EU Strategic framework on health and safety at work 2014-2020 (debate) DE
Preventive measures to tackle the gender pension gap in the EU (debate) DE
Preventive measures to tackle the gender pension gap in the EU (debate) DE
Closure of the sitting DE
Sakharov Prize 2015 (announcement of the winner) DE
Sakharov Prize 2015 (announcement of the winner) DE
Welcome DE
Voting time DE
Development of a satellite-based technology to enable global flight tracking systems (B8-1094/2015) (vote) DE
Explanations of vote DE
Discharge 2013: ENIAC Joint Undertaking (A8-0285/2015 - Ryszard Czarnecki) DE
Situation in Turkey (debate) DE
Situation in Turkey (debate) DE
Situation in Turkey (debate) DE
Current situation in the European Union Statements by Mr François Hollande, President of the French Republic, and Ms Angela Merkel, Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany DE
Decision adopted on the Capital Markets Union package (debate) DE
Decision adopted on the Capital Markets Union package (debate) DE
Mobilisation of the EU Solidarity Fund: disasters in Bulgaria and Greece in 2015 (A8-0253/2015 - Andrey Novakov) DE
Conclusions of the Justice and Home Affairs Council on migration (14 September 2015) (debate) DE
Voting time DE
Preparation of the Commission Work Programme 2016 (B8-0656/2015, B8-0659/2015, B8-0660/2015, B8-0661/2015, B8-0662/2015, B8-0663/2015, B8-0664/2015) (vote) DE
Long-term shareholder engagement and corporate governance statement (A8-0158/2015 - Sergio Gaetano Cofferati) (vote) DE
Green employment initiative (A8-0204/2015 - Jean Lambert) (vote)
Tax avoidance and tax evasion as challenges in developing countries (A8-0184/2015 - Elly Schlein) (vote)
Explanations of vote
Negotiations for the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP) (debate) DE
Preparation of the Commission Work Programme 2016 (debate) DE
Preparation of the Commission Work Programme 2016 (debate) DE
State of EU-Russia relations (debate) DE
State of EU-Russia relations (debate)
State of EU-Russia relations (debate) DE
State of EU-Russia relations (debate) DE
Adjustment rate for direct payments in respect of 2015 (debate) DE
EU Strategy for equality between women and men post 2015 (debate) DE
2014 Progress Report on Turkey (B8-0455/2015) (vote) DE
European Agenda on Migration (debate) DE
European Agenda on Migration (debate) DE
Composition of committees and delegations DE
2014 Progress Report on Turkey (debate) DE
2014 Progress Report on Turkey (debate)
Imprisonment of human and workers' rights activists in Algeria DE
Imprisonment of human and workers' rights activists in Algeria (RC-B8-0418/2015, B8-0418/2015, B8-0419/2015, B8-0420/2015, B8-0421/2015, B8-0422/2015, B8-0423/2015, B8-0424/2015)
Imprisonment of human and workers' rights activists in Algeria (RC-B8-0418/2015, B8-0418/2015, B8-0419/2015, B8-0420/2015, B8-0421/2015, B8-0422/2015, B8-0423/2015, B8-0424/2015) DE
Imprisonment of human and workers' rights activists in Algeria (RC-B8-0418/2015, B8-0418/2015, B8-0419/2015, B8-0420/2015, B8-0421/2015, B8-0422/2015, B8-0423/2015, B8-0424/2015) DE
Change to the agenda DE
Situation in Burundi (debate) DE
Situation in Burundi (debate) DE
Persecution of the Christians around the world, in relation to the killing of students in Kenya by terror group Al-Shabaab (debate) DE
Persecution of the Christians around the world, in relation to the killing of students in Kenya by terror group Al-Shabaab (debate)
Persecution of the Christians around the world, in relation to the killing of students in Kenya by terror group Al-Shabaab (debate)
Pre-financing of operational programmes supported by the Youth Employment Initiative (debate) DE
Estimates of revenue and expenditure for the financial year 2016 - Section I - Parliament (debate) DE
Estimates of revenue and expenditure for the financial year 2016 - Section I - Parliament (debate) DE
Adequate protection of whistle-blowers and journalists to fight tax evasion and tax avoidance (debate) DE
Adequate protection of whistle-blowers and journalists to fight tax evasion and tax avoidance (debate)
Adequate protection of whistle-blowers and journalists to fight tax evasion and tax avoidance (debate) DE
Deployment of the eCall in-vehicle system (A8-0053/2015 - Olga Sehnalová) DE
Armenian genocide 100th anniversary (debate) DE
Armenian genocide 100th anniversary (debate)
Armenian genocide 100th anniversary (debate) DE
Armenian genocide 100th anniversary (debate) DE
Announcements by the President DE
Voting time DE
Murder of the Russian opposition leader Boris Nemtsov and the state of democracy in Russia (RC-B8-0239/2015, B8-0239/2015, B8-0247/2015, B8-0248/2015, B8-0250/2015, B8-0251/2015, B8-0252/2015) (vote)
Annual report on human rights and democracy in the world 2013 and the EU policy on the matter (A8-0023/2015 - Pier Antonio Panzeri) (vote) DE
Explanations of vote DE
European Semester for economic policy coordination: employment and social aspects in the Annual Growth Survey 2015 (A8-0043/2015 - Sergio Gutiérrez Prieto) DE
Single market governance within the European Semester 2015 (A8-0018/2015 - Ildikó Gáll-Pelcz) DE
Fight against child sexual abuse on the Internet (RC-B8-0217/2015, B8-0217/2015, B8-0218/2015, B8-0219/2015, B8-0220/2015, B8-0226/2015, B8-0227/2015) DE
Fight against child sexual abuse on the Internet (RC-B8-0217/2015, B8-0217/2015, B8-0218/2015, B8-0219/2015, B8-0220/2015, B8-0226/2015, B8-0227/2015) DE
Murder of the Russian opposition leader Boris Nemtsov and the state of democracy in Russia (RC-B8-0239/2015, B8-0239/2015, B8-0247/2015, B8-0248/2015, B8-0250/2015, B8-0251/2015, B8-0252/2015) DE
Murder of the Russian opposition leader Boris Nemtsov and the state of democracy in Russia (RC-B8-0239/2015, B8-0239/2015, B8-0247/2015, B8-0248/2015, B8-0250/2015, B8-0251/2015, B8-0252/2015) DE
Annual report from the High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy to the European Parliament (A8-0039/2015 - Elmar Brok) DE
Annual report from the High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy to the European Parliament (A8-0039/2015 - Elmar Brok) DE
Annual report on human rights and democracy in the world 2013 and the EU policy on the matter (A8-0023/2015 - Pier Antonio Panzeri) DE
Annual report on human rights and democracy in the world 2013 and the EU policy on the matter (A8-0023/2015 - Pier Antonio Panzeri) DE
Relations between the EU and the League of Arab States and cooperation in countering terrorism (RC-B8-0215/2008, B8-0215/2015, B8-0216/2015, B8-0221/2015, B8-0222/2015, B8-0223/2015, B8-0224/2015, B8-0225/2015) DE
Relations between the EU and the League of Arab States and cooperation in countering terrorism (RC-B8-0215/2008, B8-0215/2015, B8-0216/2015, B8-0221/2015, B8-0222/2015, B8-0223/2015, B8-0224/2015, B8-0225/2015) DE
Sustainable exploitation of sea bass (B8-0235/2015) DE
Sustainable exploitation of sea bass (B8-0235/2015) DE
28th session of the UNHRC (RC-B8-0228/2015, B8-0228/2015, B8-0229/2015, B8-0230/2015, B8-0231/2015, B8-0232/2015, B8-0233/2015, B8-0234/2015) DE
28th session of the UNHRC (RC-B8-0228/2015, B8-0228/2015, B8-0229/2015, B8-0230/2015, B8-0231/2015, B8-0232/2015, B8-0233/2015, B8-0234/2015) DE
Situation in Venezuela (RC-B8-0236/2015, B8-0236/2015, B8-0237/2015, B8-0238/2015, B8-0243/2015, B8-0244/2015, B8-0245/2015, B8-0246/2015) DE
Situation in Venezuela (RC-B8-0236/2015, B8-0236/2015, B8-0237/2015, B8-0238/2015, B8-0243/2015, B8-0244/2015, B8-0245/2015, B8-0246/2015) DE
Adjournment of the session DE
Murder of the Russian opposition leader Boris Nemtsov and the state of democracy in Russia (debate) DE
Murder of the Russian opposition leader Boris Nemtsov and the state of democracy in Russia (debate) DE
Murder of the Russian opposition leader Boris Nemtsov and the state of democracy in Russia (debate) DE
Fight against child sexual abuse on the Internet (debate) DE
Fight against child sexual abuse on the Internet (debate) DE
Fight against child sexual abuse on the Internet (debate) DE
Burundi: the case of Bob Rugurika DE
Commission's group of experts on the enforcement of intellectual property rights (debate) DE
Renewal of the mandate of the Internet Governance Forum (debate) DE
Approval of the minutes of the previous sitting : see Minutes DE
Approval of the minutes of the previous sitting : see Minutes DE
Approval of the minutes of the previous sitting : see Minutes DE
Approval of the minutes of the previous sitting : see Minutes
Voting time DE
Freedom of expression in Turkey: Recent arrests of journalists, media executives and systematic pressure against media (RC-B8-0036/2015, B8-0036/2015, B8-0040/2015, B8-0041/2015, B8-0042/2015, B8-0043/2015, B8-0044/2015, B8-0045/2015) (vote) DE
Explanations of vote
Freedom of expression in Turkey: Recent arrests of journalists, media executives and systematic pressure against media (RC-B8-0036/2015, B8-0036/2015, B8-0040/2015, B8-0041/2015, B8-0042/2015, B8-0043/2015, B8-0044/2015, B8-0045/2015) DE
Freedom of expression in Turkey: Recent arrests of journalists, media executives and systematic pressure against media (RC-B8-0036/2015, B8-0036/2015, B8-0040/2015, B8-0041/2015, B8-0042/2015, B8-0043/2015, B8-0044/2015, B8-0045/2015) DE
Adjournment of the session DE
Main aspects and basic choices of the common foreign and security policy and the common security and defence policy (Article 36 TEU) (debate)
Main aspects and basic choices of the common foreign and security policy and the common security and defence policy (Article 36 TEU) (debate)
Recent atrocities in Northern Nigeria (debate) DE
Preparations for the European Council meeting (18-19 December 2014) (debate) DE
Preparations for the European Council meeting (18-19 December 2014) (debate) DE
US Senate report on the use of torture by the CIA (debate) DE
US Senate report on the use of torture by the CIA (debate)
Order of business DE
Assessment of good repute of transport operators (debate) DE
Implementation of the Partnership for Research and Innovation in the Mediterranean Area (PRIMA) (debate) DE
Recognition of Palestine statehood (debate) DE
Recognition of Palestine statehood (debate)
Employment and social aspects of the EU2020 strategy (B8-0252/2014) DE
Delays in the start-up of cohesion policy for 2014-2020 (debate) DE
Export controls of dual-use items (debate) DE
Export controls of dual-use items (debate)
Export controls of dual-use items (debate)
Export controls of dual-use items (debate)
Export controls of dual-use items (debate) DE
Commission’s impact assessment guidelines (debate) DE
25th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin wall (debate) DE
European Semester for economic policy coordination: implementation of 2014 priorities (A8-0019/2014 - Philippe De Backer) (vote) DE
Election of the Commission DE
European Semester for economic policy coordination: implementation of 2014 priorities (A8-0019/2014 - Philippe De Backer) DE
Situation in Kobane and the threat of IS (debate) DE
Situation in Kobane and the threat of IS (debate) DE
Situation in Kobane and the threat of IS (debate) DE
Situation in Hong Kong (debate) DE
Situation in Hong Kong (debate) DE
Situation in Hong Kong (debate) DE
Situation in Hong Kong (debate) DE
Situation in Hong Kong (debate) DE
Situation in Hong Kong (debate) DE
Death sentence against Asia Bibi DE
Death sentence against Asia Bibi DE
European IS fighters (debate) DE
Persecution of human rights defenders in Azerbaijan
Israel-Palestine after the Gaza war and the role of the EU (B8-0112/2014, B8-0113/2014, B8-0116/2014, RC-B8-0117/2014, B8-0117/2014, B8-0139/2014, B8-0140/2014, B8-0141/2014) (vote) DE
Situation in Iraq and Syria and the ISIS offensive including the persecution of minorities (debate) DE
Situation in Iraq and Syria and the ISIS offensive including the persecution of minorities (debate) DE
Situation in Iraq and Syria and the ISIS offensive including the persecution of minorities (debate) DE
Corrections to votes and voting intentions: see Minutes DE
Escalation of violence between Israel and Palestine (debate) DE
Escalation of violence between Israel and Palestine (debate) DE
Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP) (debate) DE
Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP) (debate) DE
Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP) (debate) DE
Human rights in the world 2008 and the EU's policy on the matter (A6-0264/2009, Raimon Obiols i Germà)
Democratic process in Turkey (debate)
Democratic process in Turkey (debate)
Croatia: progress report 2008 - Turkey: progress report 2008 - Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia: progress report 2008 (debate)
Public contracts in the fields of defence and security (debate)
Public contracts in the fields of defence and security (debate)
Greenhouse gas emission allowance trading system (debate)
EU-Russia relations (debate)
Explanations of vote
Turkey's 2007 progress report (debate)
Turkey's 2007 progress report (A6-0168/2008, Ria Oomen-Ruijten) (vote)
EU consumer policy strategy 2007-2013 (debate)
Gender Equality and Women's Empowerment in Development Cooperation (debate)
Preparation of the European Council (Brussels, 13-14 March 2008) (debate)
Presentation of the programme of the Slovenian Presidency (debate)
Situation in Kenya (debate)
Preparation of the European Council (Brussels, 13-14 December 2007) (debate)
Legal protection of designs (debate)
EU-Turkey relations (debate)
Preparation of the informal summit of heads of state and government (Lisbon, 18/19 October 2007)
Membership of Parliament
Review procedures concerning the award of public contracts (debate)
Explanations of vote
Derogations from internal market rules for defence procurement on the basis of Article 296 TEC (debate)
Preparations for the European Council (21 to 22 June) and the situation with regard to the revision of the Treaties (debate)
United Nations Human Rights Council (debate)
Situation in Palestine (debate)
EU-Russia summit (debate)
European Council meeting (8-9 March 2007) (debate)
Bosnia-Herzegovina (debate)
Preparations for the European Council (8-9 March 2007) (debate)
Imposition of the death penalty on medical personnel in Libya (debate)
Enlargement strategy and main challenges 2006-2007 – The institutional aspects of the European Union’s capacity to integrate the new Member States (debate)
Services in the internal market (debate)
The implementation of the European Security Strategy in the context of the ESDP (continuation of debate)
Results of the informal summit of heads of state and government (Lahti, 20 October 2006) (debate)
Explanations of vote
Public-private partnerships (debate)
Turkey's progress towards accession (debate)
Situation in the Middle East (debate)
EU-China relations (debate)
Explanations of vote
Presentation of the programme of the Finnish presidency (debate)
EU-US Transatlantic Partnership Agreement – EU-US economic relations (debate)
Commission contributions to the June 2006 European Council (debate)
Progress report on the accession of Bulgaria and Romania (debate)
Financing of European standardisation (debate)
Accession of Bulgaria and Romania to the European Union (debate)
Results of the European Council - Lisbon Strategy (debate)
Explanations of vote
Preparations for the European Council: the Lisbon Strategy (debate)
2005 enlargement strategy paper (debate)
One-minute speeches on matters of political importance
Bulgaria - Romania
Arms exports
REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals)
Progress towards accession by Bulgaria and Romania
Reform of the UN, the Millennium Development Goals
Reform of the UN, the Millennium Development Goals
Reform of the UN, the Millennium Development Goals
Reform of the UN
Explanations of vote
Recognition of professional qualifications
Foreign policy / Security
Applications for accession of Bulgaria and Romania
Mid-term review of the Lisbon strategy (continuation)
Review of the Non-proliferation Treaty Nuclear arms in North Korea and Iran
Strategic guidelines/Legislative and work programme for 2005
Bulgaria's progress towards accession
Russian pressure on Eastern Partnership countries and in particular destabilisation of eastern Ukraine (debate)
Invasion of Ukraine by Russia (debate)
Equality between women and men in 2012 (A7-0073/2014 - Inês Cristina Zuber) (vote)
2013 progress report on Turkey (debate)
2013 progress report on Turkey (debate)
2013 progress report on Turkey (debate)
Deployment of the eCall in-vehicle system (A7-0106/2014 - Olga Sehnalová)
European Semester for economic policy coordination: annual growth survey 2014 - European Semester for economic policy coordination: employment and social aspects - Single market governance (debate)
European Semester for economic policy coordination: annual growth survey 2014 - European Semester for economic policy coordination: employment and social aspects - Single market governance (debate)
European Semester for economic policy coordination: annual growth survey 2014 - European Semester for economic policy coordination: employment and social aspects - Single market governance (debate)
EU-Russia summit (debate)
EU-Russia summit (debate)
Programme of activities of the Greek Presidency (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)
Financial allocation for certain Member States from the European Social Fund (A7-0381/2013 - Jan Olbrycht) (vote)
Suspension of the SWIFT agreement as a result of NSA surveillance (B7-0471/2013, B7-0472/2013, B7-0481/2013, B7-0467/2013, RCB7-0468/2013, B7-0468/2013) (vote)
Sexual and reproductive health and rights (A7-0306/2013 - Edite Estrela) (vote)
State of the Union (debate)
Situation in Syria (debate)
Situation in Syria (debate)
Situation in Syria (debate)
Situation in Turkey (debate)
2013 review of the organisation and functioning of the EEAS (debate)
A new agenda for European consumer policy (A7-0163/2013 - Vicente Miguel Garcés Ramón)
EU trade and investment agreement negotiations with the US (debate)
EU trade and investment agreement negotiations with the US (debate)
Specific tasks for the European Central Bank concerning policies relating to the prudential supervision of credit institutions - European Banking Authority and prudential supervision of credit institutions (debate)
Specific tasks for the European Central Bank concerning policies relating to the prudential supervision of credit institutions - European Banking Authority and prudential supervision of credit institutions (debate)
2012 progress report on Turkey (B7-0162/2013) (vote)
2012 progress report on Turkey (debate)
Dialogue for a peaceful solution of the Kurdish issue in Turkey (debate)
Dialogue for a peaceful solution of the Kurdish issue in Turkey (debate)
European Semester for economic policy coordination: annual growth survey 2013 - European Semester for economic policy coordination: employment and social aspects in the annual growth survey 2013 - Governance of the single market (debate)
European Semester for economic policy coordination: annual growth survey 2013 - European Semester for economic policy coordination: employment and social aspects in the annual growth survey 2013 - Governance of the single market (debate)
Programme of activities of the Irish Presidency (debate)
Annual report on human rights and democracy in the world 2011 and the European Union's policy on the matter (A7-0377/2012 - Leonidas Donskis) (vote)
Annual report on human rights and democracy in the world 2011 and the European Union's policy on the matter - EU's human rights strategy (debate)
Multiannual financial framework for the years 2014-2020 (A7-0313/2012 - Reimer Böge, Ivailo Kalfin) (vote)
Review of the Danish Presidency (debate)
Conclusions of the European Council meeting (28-29 June 2012) (debate)
Preparation for the European Council meeting (28-29 June 2012) - Multiannual financial framework and own resources (debate)
Explanations of vote
Situation in Ukraine, case of Yulia Tymoshenko (debate)
Situation in Ukraine, case of Yulia Tymoshenko (debate)
Situation in Ukraine, case of Yulia Tymoshenko (debate)
Situation in Ukraine, case of Yulia Tymoshenko (debate)
Preparation of the informal European summit - Investment, growth and jobs (debate)
Taxation of energy products and electricity (debate)
Taxation of energy products and electricity (debate)
Order of business
Enlargement report for Turkey (B7-0189/2012) (vote)
EU citizenship report 2010 (A7-0047/2012 - Adina-Ioana Vălean) (vote)
Conclusions of the European Council meeting (1-2 March 2012) (debate)
Preparation for the European Council meeting (1-2 March 2012) (debate)
Preparation for the European Council meeting (1-2 March 2012) (debate)
Preparation for the European Council meeting (1-2 March 2012) (debate)
Explanations of vote
Conclusions of the informal European Council meeting of 30 January 2012 (debate)
Iran and its nuclear programme (debate)
Danish Presidency Programme (continuation of debate)
Recent political developments in Hungary (debate)
Recent political developments in Hungary (debate)
Conclusions of the European Council meeting (8-9 December 2011) (debate)
Conclusions of the European Council meeting (8-9 December 2011) (debate)
Common security and defence policy (Article 36 TEU) - Impact of the financial crisis on the defence sector (debate)
Common security and defence policy (Article 36 TEU) - Impact of the financial crisis on the defence sector (debate)
EU-US summit of 28 November 2011 (debate)
EU-US summit of 28 November 2011 (debate)
EU-US summit of 28 November 2011 (debate)
Conclusions of the European Council meeting (23 October 2011) (debate)
Preparation for the European Council meeting (23 October 2011) (debate)
Preparation for the European Council meeting (23 October 2011) (debate)
State of the Union (debate)
State of the Union (debate)
Ministerial week’s activity at the UN General Assembly, in particular the Middle East peace process and North Africa (debate)
Ministerial week’s activity at the UN General Assembly, in particular the Middle East peace process and North Africa (debate)
Programme of activities of the Polish Presidency of the Council (debate)
Situation in the Arab world and North Africa - Situation in Yemen - Situation in Syria (continuation of debate)
EU external policies in favour of democratisation (debate)
Review of the Hungarian Presidency (debate)
The CAP towards 2020: Meeting the food, natural resources and territorial challenges of the future (A7-0202/2011 - Albert Deß)
Preparations for the European Council meeting (24 June 2011) (continuation of debate)
EU-Russia summit (debate)
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)
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)
Situation in Syria, Bahrain and Yemen
Preparation for the European Council meeting (24-25 March 2011) (debate)
Media law in Hungary (B7-0191/2011) (vote)
Southern Neighbourhood, and Libya in particular, including humanitarian aspects (debate)
State of play of the peace process for the Middle East (debate)
2010 progress report on Turkey (debate)
EU guarantee to the EIB against losses under loans and guarantees for projects outside the EU (debate)
Situation in Egypt (debate)
Situation in the Mediterranean, in particular in Tunisia and Egypt (debate)
The programme of activities of the Hungarian Presidency of the Council (debate)
Conclusions of the European Council meeting (28-29 October) and economic governance (debate)
Conclusions of the European Council meeting (28-29 October) and economic governance (debate)
Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities as regards the European External Action Service - Draft amending budget No 6/2010: Section II - European Council and Council; Section III - Commission; Section X - European External Action Service - Amendment of the Staff Regulations of Officials of the European Communities and the Conditions of Employment of Other Servants of those Communities (debate)
Conclusions of the European Council meeting (16 September 2010) (debate)
Conclusions of the European Council meeting (16 September 2010) (debate)
Failures in protection of human rights and justice in the Democratic Republic of Congo (debate)
Transatlantic relations: USA travel fee (debate)
European External Action Service (debate)
Review of the Spanish Presidency (debate)
Conclusions of the EU/Russia Summit (31 May - 1 June) (continuation of debate)
Israeli military operation against the humanitarian flotilla and the Gaza blockade (debate)
2008 discharge: EU general budget, European Parliament
Explanations of vote
Parliament’s priorities for the UN Human Rights Council (Geneva, 1-26 March 2010) (continuation of debate)
2009 progress report on Croatia - 2009 progress report on the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia - 2009 progress report on Turkey (debate)
2009 progress report on Croatia - 2009 progress report on the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia - 2009 progress report on Turkey (debate)
Presentation of the College of Commissioners and statement on the Framework Agreement on relations between the European Parliament and the Commission (debate)
Preparation of the European Council to be held on 10 and 11 December 2009 (debate)
Multi-annual programme 2010-2014 regarding the area of freedom, security and justice (Stockholm Programme) (vote)
Enlargement strategy 2009 concerning the countries of the western Balkans, Iceland and Turkey (debate)
Enlargement strategy 2009 concerning the countries of the western Balkans, Iceland and Turkey (debate)
Outcome of the European Council on 29 and 30 October 2009 including the mandate and attributions of the President of the European Council and of the High Representative of the Union for the foreign and security policy/Vice-president of the Commission, as well as the structure of the new Commission (debate)
The institutional aspects of the creation of a European external action service - Creation of a European external action service: State of the negotiations with Member States (debate)
Outcome of the referendum in Ireland (debate)
Statement by the President-designate of the Commission (debate)
Outcome of the European Council (18-19 June 2009) - Term in office of the Czech Presidency (debate)
Reports (12)
RECOMMENDATION on the draft Council decision on the conclusion, on behalf of the European Union, of the Economic Partnership Agreement between the European Union and its Member States, of the one part, and the SADC EPA States, of the other part PDF (489 KB) DOC (110 KB)
RECOMMENDATION on the draft Council decision on the conclusion, on behalf of the European Union, of an Agreement on the participation of the Republic of Croatia in the European Economic Area, and of three related agreements PDF (144 KB) DOC (58 KB)
REPORT Report with a proposal for a European Parliament recommendation to the Council on the EU priorities for the 64th Session of the UN General Assembly PDF (174 KB) DOC (93 KB)
REPORT on the proposal for a directive of the European Parliament and of the Council on the coordination of procedures for the award of certain public works contracts, public supply contracts and public service contracts in the fields of defence and security PDF (452 KB) DOC (604 KB)
REPORT Report with a proposal for a European Parliament recommendation to the Council on the EU priorities for the 63rd Session of the UN General Assembly PDF (193 KB) DOC (94 KB)
REPORT with a proposal for a European Parliament recommendation to the Council on the 69th session of the United Nations General Assembly PDF (235 KB) DOC (116 KB)
REPORT on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing a financing instrument for the promotion of democracy and human rights worldwide DOC (607 KB)
REPORT with a proposal for a European Parliament recommendation to the Council on the 68th Session of the United Nations General Assembly PDF (202 KB) DOC (106 KB)
REPORT with a proposal for a European Parliament recommendation to the Council on the 67th session of the United Nations General Assembly PDF (208 KB) DOC (123 KB)
REPORT with a proposal for a European Parliament recommendation to the Council on the modalities for the possible establishment of a European Endowment for Democracy (EED) PDF (180 KB) DOC (109 KB)
REPORT with a proposal for a European Parliament recommendation to the Council on the 66th Session of the United Nations General Assembly PDF (238 KB) DOC (139 KB)
REPORT Report with a proposal for a European Parliament recommendation to the Council on the 65th Session of the United Nations General Assembly PDF (208 KB) DOC (124 KB)
Shadow reports (4)
REPORT on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Regulation (EU) 2016/1036 on protection against dumped imports from countries not members of the European Union and Regulation (EU) 2016/1037 on protection against subsidised imports from countries not members of the European Union PDF (699 KB) DOC (109 KB)
REPORT on the 2016 Commission Report on Turkey PDF (313 KB) DOC (69 KB)
RECOMMENDATION on the draft Council decision on the conclusion of the Agreement in the form of an Exchange of Letters between the European Union and the People's Republic of China pursuant to Article XXIV: 6 and Article XXVIII of the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT) 1994 relating to the modification of concessions in the schedule of the Republic of Croatia in the course of its accession to the European Union PDF (446 KB) DOC (83 KB)
REPORT on EU external policies in favour of democratisation PDF (250 KB) DOC (170 KB)
Opinions (1)
OPINION Proposal for a directive of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Directive 2003/54/EC concerning common rules for the internal market in electricity
Shadow opinions (1)
OPINION on the proposal for a decision of the European Parliament and of the Council granting an EU guarantee to the European Investment Bank against losses under loans and guarantees for projects outside the European Union
Institutional motions (71)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on conclusion of the EU-Canada CETA PDF (270 KB) DOC (52 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on EU-Turkey relations PDF (275 KB) DOC (52 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on EU-Turkey relations PDF (258 KB) DOC (59 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the situation in Northern Iraq/Mosul PDF (161 KB) DOC (87 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the situation of journalists in Turkey PDF (152 KB) DOC (81 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the situation of journalists in Turkey PDF (145 KB) DOC (73 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the situation in Northern Iraq/Mosul PDF (147 KB) DOC (75 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on China’s market economy status PDF (273 KB) DOC (73 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the 20th anniversary of the Dayton Peace Agreement PDF (271 KB) DOC (71 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the 20th anniversary of the Dayton Peace Agreement PDF (266 KB) DOC (73 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the mass displacement of children in Nigeria as a result of Boko Haram attacks PDF (158 KB) DOC (85 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the situation in Thailand PDF (166 KB) DOC (84 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the Central African Republic PDF (170 KB) DOC (97 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the death penalty PDF (155 KB) DOC (81 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the case of Ali Mohammed al-Nimr PDF (159 KB) DOC (80 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the case of Ali Mohammed al-Nimr PDF (141 KB) DOC (68 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the mass displacement of children in Nigeria as a result of Boko Haram attacks PDF (144 KB) DOC (71 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the situation in Thailand PDF (146 KB) DOC (72 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the Central African Republic PDF (174 KB) DOC (82 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the death penalty PDF (147 KB) DOC (74 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the situation of two Christian pastors in Sudan PDF (146 KB) DOC (76 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Bahrain, in particular the case of Nabeel Rajab PDF (155 KB) DOC (80 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), in particular the case of the two detained human rights activists Yves Makwambala and Fred Bauma PDF (159 KB) DOC (89 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Cambodia’s draft laws on NGOs and trade unions PDF (153 KB) DOC (79 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the situation in Yemen PDF (155 KB) DOC (83 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Sudan, "Situation of two Christian pastors" PDF (165 KB) DOC (74 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Bahrain, in particular the case of Nabeel Rajab PDF (153 KB) DOC (76 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on The Democratic Republic of CONGO, the case of two detained human rights activists Yves Makwambala and Fred Bauma PDF (167 KB) DOC (78 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Cambodia, draft laws on NGOs and trade unions PDF (166 KB) DOC (69 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the situation in Yemen PDF (147 KB) DOC (79 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Swaziland, the case of human rights activists Thulani Maseko and Bheki Makhubu PDF (145 KB) DOC (72 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the plight of Rohingya refugees, including the mass graves in Thailand PDF (138 KB) DOC (68 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Zimbabwe, the case of human rights defender Itai Dzamara PDF (140 KB) DOC (68 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Swaziland, the case of human rights activists Thulani Maseko and Bheki Makhubu PDF (146 KB) DOC (61 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the plight of Rohingya refugees, including the mass graves in Thailand PDF (138 KB) DOC (61 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Zimbabwe, the case of human rights defender Itai Dzamara PDF (155 KB) DOC (64 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the imprisonment of workers and human rights activists in Algeria PDF (144 KB) DOC (70 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the case of Nadiya Savchenko PDF (136 KB) DOC (64 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the situation of the Yarmouk refugee camp in Syria PDF (145 KB) DOC (70 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the situation in Nigeria PDF (154 KB) DOC (80 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the imprisonment of human and workers' rights activists in Algeria PDF (148 KB) DOC (64 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the situation of the Yarmouk refugee camp in Syria PDF (133 KB) DOC (58 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the case of Nadiya Savchenko PDF (132 KB) DOC (52 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on recent atrocities in Northern Nigeria PDF (131 KB) DOC (63 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the killing of students in Kenya by terror group al-Shabaab PDF (131 KB) DOC (60 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the murder of the Russian opposition leader Boris Nemtsov and the state of democracy in Russia PDF (150 KB) DOC (72 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on freedom of expression in Turkey: Recent arrests of journalists, media executives and systematic pressure against media PDF (131 KB) DOC (62 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the situation in Egypt PDF (160 KB) DOC (86 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the situation in Libya PDF (150 KB) DOC (77 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the situation in Ukraine PDF (150 KB) DOC (81 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on freedom of expression in Turkey: recent arrests of journalists and media executives, and systematic pressure against the media PDF (126 KB) DOC (57 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the situation in Egypt PDF (143 KB) DOC (75 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the situation in Ukraine PDF (136 KB) DOC (68 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the situation in Libya PDF (128 KB) DOC (58 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the recognition of Palestinian statehood PDF (127 KB) DOC (58 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Turkish actions creating tensions in the exclusive economic zone of Cyprus PDF (131 KB) DOC (56 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the Turkish actions creating tensions in the exclusive economic zone of Cyprus PDF (117 KB) DOC (52 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on human rights violations in Bangladesh PDF (137 KB) DOC (67 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Burundi, in particular the case of Pierre Claver Mbonimpa PDF (137 KB) DOC (64 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Human rights violations in Bangladesh PDF (120 KB) DOC (52 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Persecution of human rights defenders in Azerbaijan PDF (147 KB) DOC (68 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Burundi, in particular the case of Pierre Claver Mbonimpa PDF (137 KB) DOC (60 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the crime of aggression PDF (133 KB) DOC (64 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Sudan – the case of Meriam Yahia Ibrahim PDF (138 KB) DOC (66 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on freedom of expression and assembly in Egypt PDF (157 KB) DOC (81 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the crime of aggression PDF (122 KB) DOC (54 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the situation in Iraq PDF (130 KB) DOC (62 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the situation in Ukraine PDF (130 KB) DOC (62 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Nigeria, recent attacks by Boko Haram PDF (139 KB) DOC (67 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Sudan, the case of Meriam Yahia Ibrahim PDF (125 KB) DOC (57 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on freedom of expression and assembly in Egypt PDF (129 KB) DOC (61 KB)
Oral questions (3)
Parliamentary oversight and civil society monitoring of the SADC-EU EPA PDF (6 KB) DOC (16 KB)
70th anniversary of the liberation of the Auschwitz concentration camp PDF DOC
70th anniversary of the liberation of the Auschwitz concentration camp PDF DOC
Written explanations (2)
Possible evolutions of and adjustments to the current institutional set-up of the European Union (A8-0390/2016 - Guy Verhofstadt) DE
Die FDP unterstützt wesentliche Punkte des Berichts. Wir wollen eine erfolgreiche EU, die das leistet, was Bürgerinnen und Bürger zu Recht von Ihr erwarten. Gerade im Bereich der Außen- und Sicherheitspolitik sind europäische Antworten mehr gefordert denn je. Die Vorschläge des Berichts in diesem Bereich sind daher zu begrüßen.Wie im Bericht gefordert, muss zudem die Arbeitsweise der EU-Gremien weiter verbessert werden. Deshalb unterstützen die Freien Demokraten den Ansatz eines Europas der unterschiedlichen Geschwindigkeiten. Dieser entspricht der liberalen Vorstellung von der Wahlfreiheit jeder Gesellschaft für die für sie beste Politik. Auch die Forderung nach einer Reduzierung der Anzahl der Kommissare und die Abschaffung rotierender Präsidentschaften wird von der FDP unterstützt. Es ist schließlich wichtig, dass die Strukturen der EU verschlankt und vereinfacht werden.Allerdings lehnen die Freien Demokraten eine eigene Haushaltskapazität für den Euro-Währungsraum und andere gemeinschaftliche Instrumente wie Eurobonds ab. Wir wollen, dass die EU-Mitgliedstaaten auch in Zukunft ihre Budgethoheit behalten und nicht aus der Eigenverantwortung zu sorgfältigem Haushalten entlassen werden. Daher hat sich die FDP im EP bei der Endabstimmung enthalten.
Improving the functioning of the European Union building on the potential of the Lisbon Treaty (A8-0386/2016 - Mercedes Bresso, Elmar Brok) DE
Ohne die langfristige Vision aus dem Auge zu verlieren, sollten wir uns bei der wünschenswerten Reform der EU-Verträge auf einen Zwischenschritt konzentrieren, der die EU effizienter und stärker macht. Deshalb unterstützt die FDP den Ansatz des Berichts, auf Grundlage der bestehenden Verträge Verbesserungen herbeizuführen. Die Teile zu Außen- und Sicherheitspolitik, institutionellen Reformen und Transparenz werden von den Freien Demokraten vollumfänglich unterstützt.Allerdings lehnen die Freien Demokraten eine eigene Haushaltskapazität für den Euro-Währungsraum und die Bestrebungen, eigene Steuern zu erheben, ab. Der Haushalt der EU ist schuldenfrei und soll es auch bleiben, am Verschuldungsverbot der EU muss festgehalten werden. Daher hat sich die FDP im EP bei der Endabstimmung enthalten.
Written questions (12)
Undermining financial fair play and infringing on fair competition PDF (103 KB) DOC (18 KB)
German law on censorship obligations for online social media services ('Netzwerkdurchsetzungsgesetz') and 2015/1535 notification procedure (TRIS 2017/127/D) PDF (102 KB) DOC (18 KB)
VP/HR - Closure of NGOs in Kenya PDF (103 KB) DOC (16 KB)
Pharmaceutical law in Poland PDF (104 KB) DOC (17 KB)
Constitutional reform package and referendum in Turkey PDF (103 KB) DOC (16 KB)
Three leading human rights advocates jailed in Turkey PDF (199 KB) DOC (16 KB)
Need for public procurement procedure PDF (5 KB) DOC (23 KB)
Modification to the German State Treaty on Gambling PDF (6 KB) DOC (24 KB)
Commission implementing decision of 10 September 2014 concerning the implementation of the undertaking referred to in Implementing Decision 2013/707/EU PDF (6 KB) DOC (25 KB)
Assessment of 2015 draft budgetary plans in the context of the Stability and Growth Pact PDF (104 KB) DOC (24 KB)
VAT on art sales PDF (5 KB) DOC (24 KB)
VP/HR - Case of Raif Badawi in Saudi Arabia PDF (192 KB) DOC (25 KB)
Written declarations (4)
Amendments (515)
Amendment 20 #
2016/2308(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 12 a (new)
Citation 12 a (new)
- having regard to the decision of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) on 24 April 2017 to reopen the monitoring procedure in respect of Turkey over serious concerns about respect for human rights, democracy and the rule of law,
Amendment 30 #
2016/2308(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 16 a (new)
Citation 16 a (new)
- having regard to the fact that Turkey is assessed as being in 155th place in the World Press Freedom Index, published on 26 April 2017, ranked lower than ever before and as one of the countries where journalists suffered the most threats, physical attacks, judicial harassment, including detention and prison sentences,
Amendment 40 #
2016/2308(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 20 a (new)
Citation 20 a (new)
- having regard to the fact that Turkey has been admirably hospitable to the large number of refugees living in the country,
Amendment 52 #
2016/2308(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Underlines that 2016 was a difficult year for Turkey’s population as a result of the continuing war in Syria, the high numbers of refugees, a string of heinous terror attacks, and a violent coup attempt in which 248 people were killed; reiterates its strong condemnation of the coup attempt of 15 July and expresses its solidarity with the people of Turkey; recognises the right and the responsibility of the Turkish government to take action in bringing the perpetrators to justice, with respect for the rule of law and the right to a fair trial;
Amendment 61 #
2016/2308(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Underlines, however, that measures taken under the state of emergency had large-scale, disproportionate and long- lasting negative effects on the protection of fundamental freedoms in the country; condemns the collective dismissal of civil servants, the mass liquidation of media outlets, the arrests of journalists, academics, judges, human rights defenders, elected officials and ordinary citizens, and the confiscation of property and passports on the basis of emergency decree laws without individualised decisions, and without the possibility of timely judicial review; expresses deep concern about the respect for the rule of law and human rights in this context;
Amendment 85 #
2016/2308(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Stresses the strategic importance of good EU-Turkey relations for both sides; recognises that both Turkey and the EU have gone through their own internal transformation processes since the accession negotiations were opened in 2004; regrets that the accession instruments have not been used to the fullest extent and that, over the years, Turkey’s full integration into the EU has lost public support on both sides; remains committed to cooperating and maintaining an open dialogue with the Turkish Government, in order to address common challenges; recommends that the Council urgently invite the Turkish Government to a summit to discuss the obvious crisis in EU-Turkey relations that we are faced with;
Amendment 103 #
2016/2308(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Takes note of the outcome of the referendum that took place on 16 April 2017, held under the state of emergency and in circumstances that prevented a fair campaign; supports according to the OSCE Observers; calls for an independent evaluation of all claims regarding irregularities; notes the remarks of the Venice Commission on the constitutional reform, and underlines that the proposed constitutional amendments do not respect the fundamental principles of the separation of powers and do not provide for sufficient checks and balances, and are not in line with the Copenhagen criteria;
Amendment 120 #
2016/2308(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to suspformally end the accession talks with Turkey if the constitutional package is implemented unchanged, as Turkey no longer meets the Copenhagen political criteria as regards democracy, rule of law, human rights and respect for and protection of minorities;
Amendment 122 #
2016/2308(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5 a. Calls for the current stalled accession negotiation process to be replaced with a renewed political engagement between the EU and Turkey on economic cooperation, including issues such as deepening the Customs Union and visa free travel but also on shared geopolitical challenges such as the ongoing civil war in Syria and the fight against Daesh, and refugee and migration related issues; underlines that the new EU-Turkey relations could be established on the basis of a new Association Agreement and should contain conditionality provisions on respect for democracy, the rule of law and fundamental rights, but also aim at increasing people-to-people contacts, such as student exchanges, scientific and university cooperation and visa liberalisation;
Amendment 130 #
2016/2308(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 b (new)
Paragraph 5 b (new)
5 b. Points out that Turkey must abide by its commitments as a member of the Council of Europe and that any deepening of the EU's contractual relationship with Turkey will be impossible, if the death penalty is re- introduced; calls on Turkey to remain in compliance with its Council of Europe commitments and to implement constitutional and judicial changes and reforms in cooperation with the Venice Commission;
Amendment 131 #
2016/2308(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 c (new)
Paragraph 5 c (new)
5 c. Underlines that if a referendum on the introduction of capital punishment is organised in Turkey, no voting should be allowed to be organised in EU Member States, stresses that there is no place for campaigning events or big rallies in favour of the death penalty to be organised inside the European Union;
Amendment 139 #
2016/2308(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Notes that measures undertaken following the declaration of the state of emergency have targeted alleged members/supporters of the Gülen movement, dissent in general and political parties of the opposition in particular; strongly condemns the imprisonment of 13 MPs belonging to the People’s Democratic Party (HDP), including its co-chairs, and of 90 Kurdish municipal mayors; urges the Turkish Government to lift the state of emergency immediately; underlines that the reintroduction of the death penalty would violate Turkey’s international commitments and lead to an immediate end to the EU accession talks;
Amendment 181 #
2016/2308(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 a (new)
Paragraph 9 a (new)
9 a. Underline that the Turkish Grand National Assembly should be the central institution in Turkish democracy, and represent all citizens on equal terms, regrets the high electoral threshold as a distortion of true political representativity;
Amendment 223 #
2016/2308(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. WelcomesCalls for the deepening of EU- Turkey relations in key areas of joint interest, such as counter-terrorism, migration, energy, the economy and trade; believes EU-Turkey cooperation in these areas to be an investment in the stability and prosperity of both Turkey and the EU but should always be rooted in respect for the rule of law and universal human rights;
Amendment 225 #
2016/2308(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. WelcomesCalls for the deepening of EU- Turkey relations in key areas of joint interest, such as counter-terrorism, migration, energy, the economy and trade; believes EU-Turkey cooperation in these areas towill be an investment in the stability and prosperity of both Turkey and the EU;
Amendment 277 #
2016/2308(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Calls on the Commission to take into account the latest developments in Turkey wpresent a plan on how to replace then conducting the mid-term review of theurrent Instrument for Pre-Accession Assistance (IPA) funds in 2017, and to suspend all pre-accession funds if Turkey no longer sufficiently complies with the EU’s Copenhagen criteria; calls on the Commission to use those funds to support Turkish civil societyby a more targeted and tailor- made fund for the support of Turkish civil society, the rule of law, democracy and judicial reforms and to invest more in people-to-people exchange programmes, such as Erasmus+ for students;
Amendment 338 #
2016/2308(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 a (new)
Paragraph 18 a (new)
18 a. Calls for a closer cooperation and coordination and strategic alignment of foreign policy challenges between the EU and Turkey; is of the opinion that the Turkish Foreign Minister should be invited to attend foreign affairs Council meetings on a case by case basis given Turkey's geostrategic position;
Amendment 343 #
2016/2308(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 b (new)
Paragraph 18 b (new)
18 b. Recalls Turkey's strategic importance for EU's energy security as a key transit country, particularly considering the EU's strained relations with Russia, which is the EU's main gas provider; points to the three Southern Gas Corridor projects approved at the end of 2013, which will enhance the security of gas supply for Turkey and access to the EU as the main energy market; takes the view that in a context of increasingly competing energy markets and the need for diversified energy sources, Turkey, with its high potential of renewables, could provide an important contribution to the EU's energy security and its ambitions regarding energy diversification;
Amendment 3 #
2016/2095(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 1
Citation 1
– having regard to the Treaty on European Union, the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, in particular article 153 laying out the competences of the EU and member states with regards to social policies and labour markets, article 154 and 155 on the role of the social partners; and the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union,
Amendment 33 #
2016/2095(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 6 a (new)
Citation 6 a (new)
– having regard to the conclusions of the European Council of 14 December 2007 endorsing Common Principles of Flexicurity, recognising the importance of a solid, integrated and balanced approach to the key challenges for the modernisation of labour markets,
Amendment 78 #
2016/2095(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 20
Citation 20
– having regard to the numerous inputs received from social partners, civil society organisations and other stakeholders and to the exchange of views with some of them held on 1 September 2016joint analyses by the European social partners, BusinessEurope, CEEP, ETUC and UEAPME of October 2007 on ‘Key Challenges facing European Labour Markets’ and of July 2015 ‘In-depth employment analysis by the European social partners’,
Amendment 95 #
2016/2095(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas the European Union needs a paradigm shift towards a strong Europeanhas gradually developed a social model based on solidarity, social justice, a fair redistribution of wealth, gender equality, a high-quality public education systems, quality employment and sustainable growth - a model that ensures good, there is a need for a holistic review of the implementation of existing collective legal body that provides the adequate flexibility in labour markets to foster real economic growth while ensuring provision of decent social protection for all, empowers vulnerable groups, enhances participation in civil and political life, and improves the living standards for all citizens, delivering on the objectives and rights set out in the EU Treaties, the Charter of Fundamental Rights and the European Social Charter;
Amendment 133 #
2016/2095(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas the Commission is expected to come forward in the spring of 2017 with a proposal for a binding European Pillar of Social Rights;
Amendment 142 #
2016/2095(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B a (new)
Recital B a (new)
Ba. whereas European social partners in joint conclusions recognise that in today’s labour market it is necessary to improve policy measures which address both the flexibility and security dimensions for workers and employers alike. Applied in the right way, the flexicurity approach can create a win-win situation and be equally beneficial for employers and employees. They conclude that a dynamic labour market should ensure that everyone has the chance to use his or her skills and abilities in their working life. This notably includes ensuring healthy and safe working conditions over the working life, updating competences over the life course through regular and lifelong learning as well as implementing flexible working practices that benefit workers and employers, ensuring possibilities for a second career for those who need this;
Amendment 163 #
2016/2095(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Emphasises that the European Pillar of Social Rights (EPSR) cannot be limiis a Union of National Welfare States of the EU, constituted toby a declaration of principles or good intentions but must consist of real matter (legislation,f Social Rights, the social acquis in this field (Fundamental rights, legislation and ECJ case law) and a process of policy- making mechanisms and financial instruments), needed to delivering a positive impact on citizens’ lives in the short term and enabling support for European construction in the 21st century by effectively upholding social rights and Treaty objectives, strengthening cohesion and upward convergence in all of the EU, and will helping to complete EMU;
Amendment 187 #
2016/2095(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Highlights that the EPSR should equip European citizens with stronger means to keep control over their lives and make markets work for wellbeing and sustainable development;provide an instrument to foster upward convergence for national reforms of the economic, social and labour market systems of the member states to facilitate the free movement of labour while respecting the principle of subsidiarity and the clear division of competences of the EU and member states as laid out in existing the EU Treaties.
Amendment 204 #
2016/2095(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Acknowledges that the Social Pillar should not undermine the prerogative of social partner to agree beyond minimum standards agreed at EU level, and should never impair the freedom of social partners to negotiate in areas where flexicurity-approaches have proven to be effective. Neither create any difficulty or setback to Member States, sectors or citizens that have reached levels of social rights beyond the basic frame of the Social Pillar;
Amendment 216 #
2016/2095(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 b (new)
Paragraph 2 b (new)
2b. In addition, EPSR should provide an instrument to foster upward convergence for national reforms of the economic, social and labour market systems of the member states to facilitate the free movement of labour in a deeper and fairer market;
Amendment 219 #
2016/2095(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 c (new)
Paragraph 2 c (new)
2c. Underlines that EPRS has an important economic aspect because it establishes a social floor that would encourage a minim of convergence and at the same time enables a level playing field in the EU and encourage free competition;
Amendment 222 #
Amendment 229 #
2016/2095(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
Amendment 276 #
2016/2095(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 – introductory part
Paragraph 4 – introductory part
4. Calls for decisive steps towards legal certainty on what constitutes ‘employment’, also for work intermediated by digital platforms; underlines thatTo improve employment prospects for all Europeans, in particular young people and women and to ensure the legal certainty for companies, it is important to ensure the attractiveness of different forms of employment contracts and that a variety of employment contracts are available for workers and companies; in this regard member states should carefully design employment protection regulations for open- ended contracts shouland rtemain the norm given their importance for socio-economic security; calls for the directiporary contracts in a way that supports labour markets transitions and prevent or reduce the risk of labour market dualism. Member states should also make sure that there is full clarity at national level on fair working conditions to include relevant minimum standards to be ensured in more precarthe way new job opportunities linked to new business- models as part of the digital platform economy, qualify in terms of the pre- existing legal definitiouns forms of employment, in particular:of work and self- employment.
Amendment 299 #
2016/2095(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 – point a
Paragraph 4 – point a
Amendment 322 #
2016/2095(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 – point b
Paragraph 4 – point b
Amendment 338 #
2016/2095(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 – point c
Paragraph 4 – point c
Amendment 358 #
2016/2095(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Emphasises the need for renewed upwardadequate convergence in wages throughout the EU; calls on the Commission to actively support a wider coverage for collective bargaining; considers that to ensure decent living wages, minimum wages set at a decent level are necessary; recommends the establishment of national wage floors through legislation or collective bargaining, with the objective of attaining at least 60 % of the respective national average wage in line with national practices that will allow that wages evolve in line with productivity developments in consultation with the social partners; Considers that labour market costs influence competitiveness of Europe; stresses that the tax burden should be shifted away from labour to other sources of taxation that are less detrimental to employment and growth, while ensuring adequate social protection;
Amendment 395 #
2016/2095(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Recalls that the right to healthy and safe working conditions also involves limitations on working time and provisions on minimum rest periods and annual leave; awaits Commission proposals for legislation and other concrete measuresinstruments that Members may use to uphold this right for all workersemployed, reflecting all current knowledge about health and safety risks;
Amendment 413 #
2016/2095(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Stresses the importance of collective rights; expects the Commission to step up concrete support for strengthening and respecting social dialogue in Member States and sectors where it is weak owing to the prolonged crisis or the prevalence of non-standard forms of employmentat the European level;
Amendment 505 #
2016/2095(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
Amendment 531 #
2016/2095(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
Amendment 674 #
2016/2095(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
Amendment 691 #
2016/2095(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 – point a
Paragraph 19 – point a
Amendment 704 #
2016/2095(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 – point b
Paragraph 19 – point b
Amendment 741 #
2016/2095(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22 – introductory part
Paragraph 22 – introductory part
22. Considers that decisive progress is urgently needed in the area of gender equality and work-life balance; in particular: and awaits the recommendations stemming from the 2017 review of these issues by the European social partners;
Amendment 749 #
2016/2095(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22 – point a
Paragraph 22 – point a
Amendment 758 #
2016/2095(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22 – point b
Paragraph 22 – point b
Amendment 836 #
2016/2095(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25
Paragraph 25
25. Calls on the Commission to propose a clear roadmap for legislative updates and otherwith incentive based measures that are necessary for full practical application of the EPSR; highlights that in cases of conflict of law, the horizontal social clause (Article 9 TFEU) should be properly applied;
Amendment 910 #
2016/2095(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26 – point h
Paragraph 26 – point h
h. the coverage of collective bargaining , and the respect for the prerogative of social partners in this process;
Amendment 919 #
2016/2095(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26 – point j a (new)
Paragraph 26 – point j a (new)
ja. In addition, measures for flexibility in the labour market, social assistance for temporary unemployment and for life-long learning should be included.
Amendment 969 #
2016/2095(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 29
Paragraph 29
Amendment 988 #
2016/2095(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 30 – introductory part
Paragraph 30 – introductory part
30. Reiterates its call for the raisingsustention of the MFF 2014-20 ceilings in order to cope with increased needs; calls, in particular, for: emphasis on the Youth Employment Initiative, the European Social Fund, the EGF and the FEAD;
Amendment 995 #
2016/2095(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 30 – point a
Paragraph 30 – point a
Amendment 1000 #
2016/2095(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 30 – point b
Paragraph 30 – point b
Amendment 1012 #
2016/2095(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 30 – point c
Paragraph 30 – point c
Amendment 1055 #
2016/2095(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 32 – point a
Paragraph 32 – point a
Amendment 1105 #
2016/2095(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 35
Paragraph 35
35. Considers that the EPSR should be adopted in 2017 as a binding agreement between the European Parliament and the European Council, involving social partners at the highest level, and should contain a clear roadmap for implementation, with concrete commitments and target dates;
Amendment 21 #
2016/0351(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 3
Recital 3
(3) In the light of experience gained in past proceedings, it is appropriate to clarify the circumstances in which significant distortions affecting to a considerable extent free market forces may be deemed to exist. In particular, it is appropriate to clarify that this situation may be deemed to exist, inter alia,occurs when reported prices or costs, including the costs of raw materials and other factors of production, are not the result of free market forces because they are affected by government intervention. It is further appropriate to clarify that in considerwhen assessing wthether or not such a situation exist existence of significant distortions regard may be had, inter alia, to the potential impact of the following: the market in question is to a significant extent served by enterprises which operate under the ownership, control or policy supervision or guidance of the authorities of the exporting country sacrificing of fact and law an adequate corporate governance; state presence in firms allowing the state to interfere with respect to prices or costs; public policies or measures discriminating in favour of domestic suppliers or otherwise influencing free market forces; and access to finance granted by institutions implementing public policy objectivethe lack of a transparent and effective functioning company law; the absence of a transparent set of laws which could cause discriminatory effects with regard to joint ventures and other foreign investment and access to finance granted by institutions implementing public policy objectives or any other circumstance the Commission considers appropriate in order to evaluate the existence of significant distortions. It is further appropriate to provide that the Commission services may issue a report describing the specific situations on distortions, which could potentially result in an anti-dumping investigation, describing the market circumstances concerning these criteriainstances in a certain country or a certain sector, should be issued or updated; that such reports and the evidence on which it is they are based may be placed on the file of any investigation relating to that country or sector; and that interested parties should have ample opportunity to comment on the report and the evidence on which it is based in each investigation in which such report or evidence is used.
Amendment 33 #
2016/0351(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 4
Recital 4
(4) It is further appropriate to recall that costs should normally be calculated on the basis of records kept by the exporter or producer under investigation. However, where there are significant distortions in the exporting country with the consequence that costs reflected in the records of the party concerned are artificially low, such costs may be adjusted or established on any reasonable basis, including information from other representative markets or from international prices or benchmarks. In the light of experience gained in past proceedings, it is appropriate to further clarify that, for the purposes of applying the provisions introduced by this regulation, due account should be taken of all relevant evidence, including relevant assessment reports regarding the circumstances prevailing on the domestic market of the exporting producers and the evidence on which they are based, which has been placed on the file, and upon which interested parties have had an opportunity to comment. Indications as to the existence of significant distortions may also be proffered by Union industry. Such indications should be considered when deciding on producing or updating the relevant reports.
Amendment 68 #
2016/0351(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1
Regulation (EU) 2016/1036
Article 2 – paragraph 6 a – point b
Article 2 – paragraph 6 a – point b
(b) Significant distortions for the product concerned within the meaning of point (a) may be deemed to exist, inter alia, when reported prices or costs, including the costs of raw materials,are those distortions which occur when reported prices or costs are not the result of free market forces as they are affected by substantial government intervention. In considerWhen accessing wthether or not existence of significant distortions exist, regard may be had, inter alia, to the potential impact of the following: the market in question is to a significant extent served by enterprises which operate under the ownership, control or policy supervision or guidance of the authorities of the exporting country sacrificing of fact and law an adequate corporate governance; state presence in firms allowing the state to interfere with respect to prices or costs; public policies or measures discriminating in favour of domestic suppliers or otherwise influencing free market forces; and access to finance granted by institutions implementing public policy objectivethe lack of a transparent and effective functioning company law; the absence of a transparent set of laws which could cause discriminatory effects with regard to joint ventures and other foreign investment; access to finance granted by institutions implementing public policy objectives or any other circumstance the Commission considers appropriate in order to evaluate the existence of significant distortions.
Amendment 92 #
2016/0351(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1
Regulation (EU) 2016/1036
Article 2 – paragraph 6 a – point c
Article 2 – paragraph 6 a – point c
(c) When appropriatethe Commission has well- founded indications of the possible existence of significant distortions as referred to in point (b), and when appropriate for the effective application of this Regulation, the Commission services may issue a report describing the specific situation concerning the criteria listed inmarket circumstances as per point (b) in a certain country or a certain sector shall be produced or updated. Such reports and the evidence on which it isthey are based mayshall be placed on the file of any investigation relating to that country or sector. Interested parties shall have ample opportunity to rebut, supplement, comment or rely on the report and the evidence on which it is based in each investigation in which such report or evidence is used. The determinations maderelating to the existence of significant distortions shall take into account all of the relevant evidence on the file.
Amendment 107 #
2016/0351(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1
Regulation (EU) 2016/1036
Article 2 – paragraph 6 a – point d
Article 2 – paragraph 6 a – point d
(d) The Union industry may rely on the evidence in the report referred to in point (c) for the calculation of normal value, where meeting the standard of evidence in view of Article 5(9) when filing a complaint in accordance with Article 5, or a request for a review in accordance with Article 11, or a request for a reinvestigation in accordance with Article 12.
Amendment 120 #
2016/0351(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Regulation (EU) 2016/1036
Article 2 – paragraph 7 – subparagraph 1
Article 2 – paragraph 7 – subparagraph 1
In the case of imports from countries which are, at the date of initiation, not members of the WTO and listed in Annex I of Regulation (EU) 2015/755, normal value shall be determined on the basis of the price or constructed value in a market economy thirdn appropriate representative country, or the price from such a third country to other countries, including the Union, or where those are not possible, on any other reasonable basis, including the price actually paid or payable in the Union for the like product, duly adjusted if necessary to include a reasonable profit margin.
Amendment 127 #
2016/0351(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Regulation (EU) 2016/1036
Article 2 – paragraph 7 – subparagraph 2
Article 2 – paragraph 7 – subparagraph 2
An appropriate market economy thirdrepresentative country shall be selected in a not unreasonable manner, due account being taken of any reliable information made available at the time of selection. Account shall also be taken of time-limits; where appropriate, a market economy thirdn appropriate representative country which is subject to the same investigation shall be used.
Amendment 151 #
2016/0351(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1
Article 2 – paragraph 1
Regulation (EU) 2016/1037
Article 10 – paragraph 7
Article 10 – paragraph 7
The Commission shall also offer consultations to the country of origin and/or export concerned with regard to other subsidies identified in the course of the investigation. In these situations, the Commission shall send to the country of origin and/or export a summary of the main elements concerning other subsidies, in particular those referred to in point (c) of paragraph 2 of this article. If the additional subsidies are not covered by the notice of initiation, the notice of initiation shall be amended and the amended version be published in the Official Journal of the European Union, inviting a. All interested parties will be given additional and sufficient time to comment.
Amendment 34 #
2015/2274(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Believes that the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), otherwise known as the Iran Nuclear Deal, was a notable achievement for European diplomacy in particular, and that Europe is now responsible for not simply ensuring its strict and full implementation, but for maintaining the spirit of negotiations in a way that benefits the peoples of both Iran and the EUalso should develop a broader agenda of EU- Iran relations addressing human rights, anti-corruption, energy policy, rules- based trade, environmental concerns and cultural relations;
Amendment 46 #
2015/2274(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Believes that EU-Iran relations should be developed based on a clear agenda and with the wellbeing of Iranian people at the heart of any policy, through multi- layered dialogue involving political, technical and people-to-people contacts; supports the opening of EU-Iran relations for the mutual benefit of both parties, based on a realistic assessment of common interests and differences, with a view to encouraging step-by-step expansion of cooperation in a climate of confidence-building, foremost for the benefit of the peoples of Iran and the EU which will require confidence-building; supports, in this regard, the Commission’s commitment to a renewed engagement with Iran based on ‘a dialogue of the four Cs’: a dialogue that is comprehensive in scope; cooperative in the fields where Iran and the EU have mutual interests; critical, open and frank in areas where Iran and the EU disagree but are looking for common ground; and that is overall constructive in tone and practice;
Amendment 60 #
2015/2274(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Welcomes the institutional changes made within the European External Action Service (EEAS) to reflect the new period of EU-Iran relationsresults of the JCPOA; welcomes the steps taken by the EEAS for the establishment of an EU Delegation in Tehran, to strengthen the EU presence with the goal of engaging with officials, private sector stakeholders, civil society and citizens alike, based on the EU's broad agenda for its relations with Iran, and to enable better public education within the country about the EU itself, to counter misunderstandings and to build a stronger basis of popular support for growing cooperation between the EU and Iran;
Amendment 67 #
2015/2274(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. IConsists on the importance of developingders the parliamentary dimension of EU-Iran relations as part of the strategy for re-establishing mutual trust; reiterates its support, in this regard, for the proposal discussed between Parliament and the Majlis for an inter-parliamentary dialogue on counter-terrorismimportant but challenging, given the lack of free and fair elections; welcomes the renewed political dialogue between the EU and Iran, including on human rights which should be based on the universality of human rights; recognises that while there is suspicion and mistrust on both sides, there is also a long history between many Member States and Iran and that Iran has a strong ambition to have good relations with Europe, which provides the potential for a relationship based on mutual trust and respect; reiterates that the EU does not seek to interfere in internal political choices in this country or in any other, butof ties between people from many Member States and people in Iran; reiterates that the EU seeks cooperation based on mutual respect for international standards and principles; believes that the full normalisation starting with the universality of human rights; believes that gradual improvement of relations can only occur by means of regular and sustained dialogue and that the immediate priority should be to broaden the scope of EU-Iran relations ion areas where there is common agreement to do so; believes, however, that the ultimate aim must be one of partnership between Iran and the EUthe basis of a clearly set broad agenda;
Amendment 103 #
2015/2274(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Recognises that differences exist between the EU and Iran on the use of the death penalty; neverthelessStrongly condemns the continued application of the death penalty in high numbers particularly for people convicted of drug smuggling without due process or fair trial; believes cooperation on anti- narcotics programmes and on the question ofending juvenile executions, in line with Iran’s own commitments, could provide a common agenda for addressing this question should be addressed;
Amendment 110 #
2015/2274(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Takes note ofUnderlines the fact that eliminating the death penalty for drug- related offences would drastically reduce the number of executions (up to 80 % according to Iranian estimates); calls on the Iranian authorities to put a moratorium on the death penalty; calls for EU-Iran cooperation in the fight against drugsillegal drug trade as a way of addressing the issue of executions in the country without directly or indirectly becoming complicit in the arrest of people who face the death penalty; calls on the Commission to provide technical assistance and administrative capacity- building for Iran to enable it to secure its borders with Afghanistan and Iraq while expressing the rights of people and the right to ask for asylum;
Amendment 126 #
2015/2274(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Calls on the re-assessment of qualifying container scanners as a dual- use item, which hinders the scanning of freight containers in the countering of illegal smuggling of narcotics;
Amendment 134 #
2015/2274(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Calls on the EEAS to explore the possibility of establishing an institutional framework for cooperation with Iran, such as a Partnership and Cooperation Agreement (PCA) or a Framework Agreement. based on a clear set of benchmarks which should be met prior to opening any negotiations;
Amendment 155 #
2015/2274(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Takes note of Iran’s stated objective of achieving a yearly growth rate of 8 %; believes that European investments are key for Iran to achieve this goal; stresses that for Iran to realise its economic potential, it will have to take steps to create a transparent economic environment and a truly private sector, conducive to international investment and take anti- corruption measures on all levels, particularly regarding compliance with the recommendations of the Financial Action Task Force; calls on the EU to fully support Itran’s efforts in this process via, in particular, support for worksparency and accountability, and when benchmarks are met to explore steps towards forging a bilateral investment treaty between the EU and Iran; calls for the EU to develop economic cooperation with Iran; takes note that Iran is the world’s largest economy outside the WTO; supports, in this regard, Iran’s bid to join the WTO;
Amendment 171 #
2015/2274(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Recalls the impactuncertainty that extraterritorial US sanctions, in particular US-related sanctions on banks, have oncreate for EU businesses willing to invest in Iran; insists on the need to address this and other financial matters to create the necessary conditionslarity and legal certainty for EU businesses to prosperwork in Iran and contribufter to Iranians feeling relief from sanctions in their everyday liveshe lifting of sanctions in line with the JCPOA;
Amendment 184 #
2015/2274(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 a (new)
Paragraph 10 a (new)
10a. Considers the lack of freedom of expression online, the systemic surveillance and monitoring of internet traffic as well as the lack of digital freedoms to be an obstacle to trade with Iran, as well as a violation of people's rights and freedoms;
Amendment 186 #
2015/2274(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 b (new)
Paragraph 10 b (new)
10b. Calls for a specific assessment of the impact of human rights when EU companies export telecoms, law- enforcement, IT, surveillance and other dual-use items;
Amendment 215 #
2015/2274(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Takes note of the fact that Iran hosts 3 million Afghan refugees; welcomes the additional EUR 6.5 million of EU funding to support Iran in the education and health care of the Afghan population in the country; believes that EU-Iran cooperation on refugee management can enhance mutual understandinginternational aid organisations are best positioned to receive EU funds and to provide aid; believes that EU-Iran cooperation on refugee management should improve the well-being of refugees in Iran and prevent human traffickers, promote improved respect for international law and the lives of refugees themselves, as well as contributing to conflict resolution in order to reduce the causes of current and future refugee movements;
Amendment 228 #
2015/2274(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Recognises that the young, educated and technologically advanced population in Iran can provide particular opportunities for advancing people-to- people contacts with the EU; calls for increased cooperation in the field of education, research and innovation via increased exchanges of students and researchers; calls for the Commission to study the possibility of visa liberalisation for Iranian academics and researchers to study and undergo training in European universities;
Amendment 232 #
2015/2274(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 a (new)
Paragraph 18 a (new)
18a. Expresses grave concern over the arrest of EU-Iranian dual-nationals upon their entering Iran, stresses that these arrests hinder the possibilities of people to people contacts;
Amendment 234 #
2015/2274(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 b (new)
Paragraph 18 b (new)
18b. Calls on Iranian authorities to allow for Iranian diaspora in Europe to safely travel to their country of birth;
Amendment 236 #
2015/2274(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 c (new)
Paragraph 18 c (new)
18c. Calls on the judiciary to respect fair trial, due process and to grant suspects access to a lawyer;
Amendment 237 #
2015/2274(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 d (new)
Paragraph 18 d (new)
18d. Condemns the systematic torture in Iranian prisons;
Amendment 261 #
2015/2274(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Expresses concern about growing militarisation in the wider region and supports efforts towards greater arms control, non-proliferation, countering terrorism, while recognising legitimate defence concerns, but within a context of seeking to promote full respect for sovereignty of all countries in the region itself;
Amendment 279 #
2015/2274(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21 a (new)
Paragraph 21 a (new)
21a. Condemns Iran's support of Hezbollah, which is on the EU terror list;
Amendment 280 #
2015/2274(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21 b (new)
Paragraph 21 b (new)
21b. Condemns the political as well as military and strategic support by the Revolutionary Guards for the Assad regime which has been indiscriminately killing civilians;
Amendment 281 #
2015/2274(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21 c (new)
Paragraph 21 c (new)
21c. Underlines the need for Iran to play a meaningful role in ending the war in Syria;
Amendment 282 #
2015/2274(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21 d (new)
Paragraph 21 d (new)
21d. Condemns the covert recruitment of Afghan boys to fight for the regime of president Assad in Syria;
Amendment 290 #
2015/2274(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22
Paragraph 22
22. Believes EU-Iran political dialogue should call onurge Iran to play a constructive role in solving the political crises in Iraq, Yemen, Syria, Lebanon and Afghanistan, based on respect for international law and the sovereignty of these countries; calls, in this regard, for a model of EU diplomacy based on political priorities rather than religious differencidentities and on the principle of ensuring respect, safety and security for peoples in all countries in the Middle East, without exception;
Amendment 299 #
2015/2274(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23
Paragraph 23
23. Believes that there can be no solution to conflicts in the Middle East, North Africa and the Gulf region without all players being present at the table; welcomes, in this regard, Iran’s engagement in the Syrian peace talks via its participation in the International Syria Support Group (ISSG); calls for its contribution to at least further facilitate the delivery of humanitarian aid to increase protection of the civilian population from attacks and to continuously seek a long- term solution to the conflict;
Amendment 320 #
2015/2274(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24
Paragraph 24
24. Welcomes Iran’s expressed readiness to support the current efforts to bring stability to Iraq, and urges it to play a meaningful role to end sectarian violence and calls for additional efforts to bring all the militias operating in the country under the authority of the Iraqi army; welcomes Iran’s contribution to the fight against ISIS/Da’esh; notes the agreement between Iran and Australia to share intelligence on the fight against ISIS/Da’esh;
Amendment 329 #
2015/2274(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25
Paragraph 25
25. Believes that regional rivalries are an underlying factor in conflicts in several countries in the region; calls for active EU diplomacy to de-escalate tensions between Tehran and Riyadh, including confidence building, track II diplomacy and de- escalation measures in the normalisation of their relations; calls on the EU to work with the US and Russia to that end and, in particular, in supporting the development of a new regional security infrastructure that takes into account Iran and Saudi Arabia’s threat perceptions and legitimate security concerns and provides security guarantees both to Iran and the countries of the Gulf Cooperation Council; stresses that cooperation on maritime security in the Persian Gulf, including the signing of a charter on free navigation, could be a first confidence- building measure in developing regional trust and cooperation;
Amendment 357 #
2015/2274(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26
Paragraph 26
26. Believes that Iran’s revolutionary legacysystem and its constitution as an Islamic State must not be an impediment for finding common ground on matters related to democracy or human rightare incompatible with respect for universal human rights, fundamental freedoms and democratic values;
Amendment 365 #
2015/2274(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26 a (new)
Paragraph 26 a (new)
26a. Calls on Iranian authorities to fully respect the universal human rights of all people, in particular the right to free expression online and offline;
Amendment 371 #
2015/2274(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26 b (new)
Paragraph 26 b (new)
26b. Calls on Iranian authorities to respect the rights of women and to eliminate any discriminatory measures in family-, criminal-, labour and other laws;
Amendment 372 #
2015/2274(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26 c (new)
Paragraph 26 c (new)
26c. Calls for the release of all political prisoners;
Amendment 373 #
2015/2274(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26 d (new)
Paragraph 26 d (new)
26d. Calls for the immediate release of EU citizens detained in Iran including Nazak Afshar, Kamal Foroughi, Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe and all other dual- nationals unjustly detained;
Amendment 374 #
2015/2274(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26 e (new)
Paragraph 26 e (new)
26e. Calls for the immediate release of Canadian-Iranian Homa Hoodfar, American-Iranians Amir Hekmati, Siamak Namazi and his father Baquer Namazi, and all other dual-nationals unjustly detained;
Amendment 375 #
2015/2274(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26 f (new)
Paragraph 26 f (new)
26f. Calls on Iranian authorities to respect LGBTI rights;
Amendment 376 #
2015/2274(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26 g (new)
Paragraph 26 g (new)
26g. Calls on Iranian authorities to allow for free and fair elections, and international monitors;
Amendment 389 #
2015/2274(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27
Paragraph 27
27. Notes with concern thatStrongly condemns Iran has the highest level of death-penalty executions per capita in the world; stresses that eliminating the death penalty for drug- related offences would dramatically decrease the number of executions; welcomes, in this regard, the possibility thatencourages the newly-elected Majlis is consideringto adopt legislation to exclude some drug- related offences from the list of crimes punishable with the death penalty;
Amendment 409 #
2015/2274(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 28
Paragraph 28
28. WelcomeRecalls the fact that the adoption of the 2013 Islamic Penal Code and Iran’s ratification of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child prohibits child executions and allows all juvenile offenders sentenced to death prior to 2013 to seek retrial; calls on Iran to ensure this prohibition is fully implemented and that all relevant offenders are made aware of this right; calls on Iran to declare a moratorium on the death penalty, at least for juvenile offenders;
Amendment 462 #
2015/2274(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 30
Paragraph 30
30. WelcomeRecalls President Rohani’s campaign promise to present a charter for citizens’ rights; underlines the importance of respecting the rule of law and the need to ensure the independence of the judiciary in general, as well as in providing the necessary legal certainty required for foreign direct investments to take place; calls on the EEAS and the Commission to work together with the Iranian authorities in areas such as judicial reform, reform of the prison system, government accountability, respect for the rule of law, citizens’ rights and the fight against corruption; believes that these measures will increase legal certainty in Iran and the country’s attractiveness touniversal human rights and fundamental foreign investors while also benefiting Iranian citizens.edoms and the fight against corruption;
Amendment 18 #
2015/2001(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas, in reaction to and despite Russia’s aggression against Georgia and violation of itGeorgia´s territorial integrity in 2008, the EU opted for an increased cooperation model as a way to appeasecontinue the engagement with Russia; whereas, in line with this, rather than taking restrictive measures, a series of generous initiatives for deeper cooperation – such as the common spaces, the Partnership for Modernisation, the negotiations on a New EU-Russia Agreement, and the Human Rights dialogue – have been launched or deepened;
Amendment 35 #
2015/2001(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C
Recital C
C. whereas Russia has – by illegally annexing Crimea and waging an undeclared war against Ukraine, with the direct participation of Russian military units, and byith the direct and indirect support and backing from the Russian military and security services, deliberately destabilising this neighbouring sovereign and independent country – profoundly and for a long time damaged its relationship with the EU by jeopardising the basic principles of Europe’s security order and by breaking its international commitments, notably under the United Nations Charter, the Helsinki Final Act and the Budapest Memorandum;
Amendment 51 #
2015/2001(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D
Recital D
D. whereas Russia is the instigator of and, directly or indirectly,involved in and party to a number of ‘frozen conflicts’ in its neighbourhood – in Transnistria, South Ossetia, and Abkhasia, and Nagorno Karabakh – that constitute serious impediments to the development and stability of the neighbouring countries concerned;
Amendment 86 #
2015/2001(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital F
Recital F
F. whereas these restrictive targeted measures are not directed against the Russian people but aim at stimulating a change in Russian policy towards, and actions in, the common neighbourhood; whereas the sanctions could be lifted, partially or fully, as soon as Russia commits itself to implementing, fully and honestly, the provisions of the Minsk agreements and the return of Crimea to Ukraine; whereas the sanctions will be strengthened should Russia chose to do otherwise and refrain from taking any positive step to change its policyunderlines that the EU sanctions can be entirely or partially lifted, maintained or extended, depending on developments;
Amendment 129 #
2015/2001(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital H a (new)
Recital H a (new)
Ha. whereas the European Parliament, on numerous occasions has expressed its concern over the state of democracy inside Russia, the systematic failure to upheld the rule of law and respect for fundamental rights; whereas the rule of law, fair trial standards, due process and the independence of the judiciary are not respected in Russia; whereas the last Presidential and State Duma elections failed to meet OSCE standards;
Amendment 172 #
2015/2001(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Reiterates that, in the light of Russia’s direct and indirect involvement in the war in Ukraine, amounting to a deliberate violation of the core of the democratic principles and values sustained by the EU and widely shared internationally, the EU cannot envisage a return to ‘business as usual’; calls for a critical re-assessment by the EU of its relations with Russia, and for the drafting, as promptly as possible, of a soft-power contingency plan to counter the aggrecomprehensive plan on how to develop future relations with Russivea, and divisive policies conducted by Russia against the EU and its partners;with the countries of the Eastern Neighbourhood.
Amendment 218 #
2015/2001(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Is deeply concerned by the fact that Russia now openly positions itself, and acts, not as a partner of, but as a rival to the international democratic community, seeking to challenge the current international order, and is in the process of redrawing borders within Europe; is extremely worried by the tendency of the Russian authorities to systematically denigrate liberal democracy and to consider demoseeking to challenge international law, and is in the process of redrawing borders within Europe; is alarmed by the atmosphere of hatred directed against opposition activists, human right defenders, minorities and neighbouring nations, which has been growing in Russia in the recent years, as part of a political culture that distance itself from democratic principles; is deeply concerned by the systematic deterioration of the situation of human rights and of rule of law in Russia, by the efforts of state authorities to silence free speech, obstruct opposition activities, react with repressions to any activity aimed at exposing corruption among the political and economic elite and to stifle activities of the civil society; condemns the intimidation of craitic neighbouring countries as a threat to their own ruleal voices, through violence, trials, imprisonments and other measures used by the state, and the restrictions to press freedom and internet freedom;
Amendment 238 #
2015/2001(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Underlines that EU-Russia relations must henceforth be based on the rule of law and on preconditioned dialogue, whereby the EU would be ready to relaunch cooperation with the authorities in Moscow on the condition that Russia unambiguously and without pretence takes its share of responsibility and fully implements the Minsk Agreements; stresses that in order to ensure that such a dialogue – if renewed (for which the return of Crimea to Ukraine would be a prerequisite) – is not conduct; underlines that such a dialogue must respect international law, and aim at securing peace and security for all countries in the Eastern Neighbourhood and solve the conflict in Ukraine, with the full respect for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine; underlines that the current sanctions imposed atby the expense of European values, standards and international commitments, it would be necessary to specify very clearly the EU’s expectations of Russia, along with the retaliatory measures it would take should Russia not keep to its commitmentsEU, and the Russian counter-sanctions are harmful to the economies on both sides and empathises that the ultimate objective must be to restore full and deep engagement with a Russia that respects international law and contractual commitments and acts as a reliable and predictable partner;
Amendment 274 #
2015/2001(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Commends the solidarity and the unity demonstrated by the Member States in the context of Russia’s undeclared war againstillegal annexation of Crimea and involvement in the fights in the eastern parts of Ukraine, allowing the adoption and further extension of responsive measures; calls on the Member States to consider as an absolute priority the preservation of this unity; reiterates that unity and solidarity amongst the Member States, as well as between the EU and the Eastern Partnership countries, is essential for ensuring the effectiveness of the EU’s policies and its ability to withstand external challenges and pressures;
Amendment 288 #
2015/2001(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Underlines that the conflict in Ukraine can only have a political solution; the EU should create a more pro-active political and diplomatic approach to solve all the so called 'frozen conflicts' throughout the Eastern Neighbourhood;
Amendment 311 #
2015/2001(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Firmly supports the swift creation of a robust European Energy Union, specifically the interconnection of national energy networks in order to reduce considerably the dependence of individual Member States on external energy suppliers; is of the firm conviction that the challenges to and vulnerability of European solidarity, and the exposure of individual Member States, to the illegitimate use of energy as a political and diplomatic bargain chip can only be combatted efficiently through the full implementation of the Third Energy package and the completion of a transparent, integrated, synchronised and resilient European internal energy market;
Amendment 354 #
2015/2001(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Is deeply concerned by the ever growing restrictions on free media, the tightening of online media control, the use of coercion to curb impartial reporting and the erosion of journalistic standards in Russia, as well as the increasing monopoly on the information available to Russian- language audiences abroad by state- owned media outlets; deplores that Russian state-controlled media have become players in the EU information sphere without keeping to the norms of independent journalism, including the rejection of hate speech;
Amendment 384 #
2015/2001(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Calls on the EU to provide support to grass-roots projects aimed at developing high journalistic standards, freedom of the media, and unbiased and trustworthy information in Russia, and at deconstructing propaganda within the EU and the Eastern Partnership countries; supports the initiative to develop Russian- language media channels, with a view to providing a credible and accessible alternative to biased information for Russian-speaking minorities in the EU and in the Eastern Partnership countriesalternatives in order to make independent information and news available;
Amendment 401 #
2015/2001(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Reiterates that uncompromising respect for the rule of law is a core and founding principle of the EU, and rejects past attempts to put forward pragmatic interpretations of the rules to accommodate Russia as a trade partner; calls, therefore, on the strict, swift and unconditional application of the rule of law – in the event of any breach of the rules – and of the principle of free and fair competition, including in the proceedings against Gazprom;
Amendment 412 #
2015/2001(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 a (new)
Paragraph 12 a (new)
12a. Is of the view that a new and reinforced EU Russia strategy should be aimed at getting Russia to fully respect the OSCE principles and at motivating its leadership to move Russia out of its political and economic self-isolation; considers that this strategy needs to be based on a two-track approach: a strategy to contain challenges from the current Russian policy, and at the same time, a strategy of deeper engagement with the Russian population and civil society with a stronger emphasis on the human rights of the people in Russia;
Amendment 414 #
2015/2001(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 c (new)
Paragraph 12 c (new)
12c. Calls upon the High Representative/Vice President to develop, in coordination with the Commission, options for strengthening direct cooperation with Russian population, small and medium-size businesses, scientific and cultural institutions and the civil society; notes the suspension of the negotiations on visa facilitation, and calls on the Commission and the Member States to facilitate the issuance of visas for Russian citizens not targeted by EU or US restrictive measures so as to enhance student and scientific exchanges, business and civil society contacts; underlines that the EU and the Member States have sufficient scope to facilitate visa rules unilaterally;
Amendment 425 #
2015/2001(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Expresses its deep concern for the state of human rights and the rule of law in Russia, and strongly condemns the crackdown on independent civil society and the persistent and multiform repression of activists, political opponents and critics of the regime, which has in some cases led to their murder (draws particular attention to the assassinations of Anna Politkovskaya, Natalya Estemirova, Boris Nemtsov, Sergey Magnitsky, Alexander Litvinenko, and others); demands that all assassinations of political activists, journalists and whistle blowers be investigated properly and independently; reiterates its call on the Council to deliver on its commitment to defend these principles, and to adopt restrictive measures for the officials involved in the well-documented Magnitsky case;
Amendment 450 #
2015/2001(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Stresses the importance of continued political and financial support to independent civil society activists, media and NGOs; encourages the EU to reach out to Russian officials and civil society organisations that are inclined to develop an alternative vision of political and diplomatic relations with the EU; points to its recommendation of April 2014 concerning common visa restrictions for Russian officials involved in the Sergei Magnitsky case and urges the HR/VP and the Commission to bring the relevant initiative into the Council without delay; is of the view that personally targeted restrictive measures should be considered in case no investigation in accordance with international standards of the murder of Boris Nemtsov is carried out and in other similar cases;
Amendment 316 #
2015/0148(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 5 – point b
Article 1 – point 5 – point b
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 10a – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 3 – introductory part
Article 10a – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 3 – introductory part
Amendment 328 #
2015/0148(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 5 – point b
Article 1 – point 5 – point b
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 10a – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 3 – point i
Article 10a – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 3 – point i
Amendment 348 #
2015/0148(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 5 – point b
Article 1 – point 5 – point b
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 10a – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 3 – point ii
Article 10a – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 3 – point ii
Amendment 364 #
2015/0148(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 5 – point b a (new)
Article 1 – point 5 – point b a (new)
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 10a – paragraph 3
Article 10a – paragraph 3
(ba) In Article 10a, paragraph 3 is replaced by the following: '3. Subject to paragraphs 4 and 8, and notwithstanding Article 10c, no free allocation shall be given to electricity generators, to installations for the capture of CO2, to pipelines for transport of CO2 or to CO2 storage sites; electricity generators producing electricity from waste gas are not electricity generators within the meaning of Article 3(u) of this Directive.'
Amendment 14 #
2014/2231(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E
Recital E
E. whereas there is growing concern regarding restrictive legislation regulating the external funding of civil society organisations in some of the countries falling withinhich the EED’s geographical mand operates, increasing stigmatisation of foreign support and threats being made to political and civic activists, including EED beneficiaries;
Amendment 16 #
2014/2231(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital F
Recital F
F. whereas there is a need to promote objective and independent information and strengthen the media environment, including the internet and social media, in countries falling under the EED’s geographical mandin which the EED operates;
Amendment 27 #
2014/2231(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital J
Recital J
J. whereas as of 1 February 2015 the following Board of Governors Member States have pledged and contributed to the EED: Belgium, Bulgaria, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Germany, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Poland, Romania, Slovakia, Spain, Sweden and Switzerland, while the remaining 142 have not done so yet;
Amendment 36 #
2014/2231(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Underlines the complementarity of EED activities and existing EU external financial instruments, especially the European Instrument for Democracy and Human Rights (EIDHR) and the European Neighbourhood Instrument (ENI);
Amendment 43 #
2014/2231(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Calls on the EED founding parties, especially on all EU Member States, to fulfil the obligations to whichcontinue and enhance theyir committed themselves when establishingment to the EED;
Amendment 59 #
2014/2231(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Considers it crucial to ensure sustainable funding for EED recipients in the long -run by strengthening complementarity links with other donorbilateral donors and the European External Financial Instruments, in particular the EIDHR, which - where appropriate – could take over the medium-term financial support of 'mature' EED beneficiaries;
Amendment 60 #
2014/2231(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 – point 1 (new)
Paragraph 16 – point 1 (new)
(1) invites the EED and the European Commission to set up a contact group with the goal of identifying best ways for EED beneficiaries to transition to the EIDHR financial support;
Amendment 61 #
2014/2231(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 – subparagraph 1 (new)
Paragraph 16 – subparagraph 1 (new)
Calls on the European Commission and the EEAS to come forward with specific proposals on mechanisms for programming interface and cooperation with the EED, so as to ensure coherence and sustainability in the longer term;
Amendment 80 #
2014/2231(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23
Paragraph 23
23. Calls on the EED to develop better cooperation with and open its grants to civic activism related to religious communities, including persecuted religious minorities; recalls the fact that the church has played a crucial role in opposing communist regimes and in the democratic transformation processes in Central and Eastern Europe;
Amendment 84 #
2014/2231(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24
Paragraph 24
24. Welcomes the first presentation of the EED Annual Report in the Committee on Foreign Affairs, in accordance with Article 8.4 of the EED Statute, and stresses its openness for this to takes place on an annual basis as it is a good opportunity to take stock and develop new synergies; (linguistic amendment to English version text)
Amendment 1 #
2014/2228(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 1
Citation 1
– having regard to the EU directives for the negotiations for the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP) between the EU and the US, unanimously adopted by the Council on 14 June 20131 and declassified and made public by the Council on 9 October 2014, __________________ 1 http://data.consilium.europa.eu/doc/docum ent/ST-11103-2013-DCL-1/en/pdf
Amendment 6 #
2014/2228(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 6 a (new)
Citation 6 a (new)
- having regard to the Council Conclusion on TTIP of 20 March 2015,
Amendment 20 #
2014/2228(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Stresses that trade policy is an essential part of the EU's external action and as such, must be formulated in a way that is in line with other foreign policies and policy instruments; encourages therefore a close interaction between relevant commissioners, Directorates General, the European External Action Service and the Member States;
Amendment 34 #
2014/2228(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Notes the TTIP's strategic importance in strengthening and shaping rules-based global trade and economic governance basfounded on the values shared by the EU and the US, particularly in an increasingly multipolar world; notes that its impact would go beyond the bilateral implications by facilitating the establishment of common regulations and rules that could later be adopted at global level; stresses in this regard that bilateral negotiations that the EU conducts must not be a substitute but rather a spring board for further trade liberalisation within the WTO;
Amendment 34 #
2014/2228(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital -A (new)
Recital -A (new)
-A. whereas exports through trade and growth through investments are key drivers of jobs and economic growth which do not require government investments;
Amendment 44 #
2014/2228(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Emphasises that TTIP must not lower standards on important issues like consumer protection, labour rights or environment, but rather seek to achieve high common standards as a model for the world, as this would strengthen the EU's global economic position, while furthering our values;
Amendment 46 #
2014/2228(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas the EU's GDP is heavily dependent on trade and export and benefits from rules based trade and investment; whereas an ambitious agreement with the US mayshould support the reindustrialisation of Europe and help achieve the 2020 target for an increase of the EU’s GDP generated by industry from 15 % to 20 %; whereas it has the potential to, by strengthening the trans- Atlantic trade in both goods and services; whereas it should create opportunities especially for SMEs, which suffer more from non-tariff barriers (NTBs) than larger companies; whereas an agreement between the two biggest economic blocs in the world has the potentigoal to create standards, norms and rules which will be adopted at a global level, which would serve to the advantage of third countries as well;
Amendment 54 #
2014/2228(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A a (new)
Recital A a (new)
Aa. whereas a comprehensive and ambitious TTIP will likely have geopolitical effects through strengthening a rules-based global trading system, diversifying the EU's exports and strengthening the trans-Atlantic relationship between the world's two largest and most open economic blocs, which are based on a mutual commitment to human rights, fundamental freedoms, upholding standards and strengthening our values globally;
Amendment 57 #
2014/2228(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Notes that studies indicate TTIP would have a positive impact for third country economies, including developing countries; stresses that trade and development policy are interlinked and must be shaped in a coherent way;
Amendment 58 #
2014/2228(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 b (new)
Paragraph 3 b (new)
3b. Calls on the Commission and the United States to find a way to more actively involve third countries that would be (indirectly) impacted by TTIP, such as Mexico because of the North American Free Trade Agreement and Turkey because of its Customs Union with the EU;
Amendment 60 #
2014/2228(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A b (new)
Recital A b (new)
Ab. whereas the recent crises on the EU's borders and developments around the world show the need to invest in global governance and a system based on rules and values
Amendment 63 #
2014/2228(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A c (new)
Recital A c (new)
Ac. whereas the negative impact on EU exporters of Russian sanctions must encourage the Commission to do more to open up new markets to EU businesses large and small;
Amendment 72 #
2014/2228(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas, given the growing interconnectedness of global markets – up to 40 % of European industrial products are manufactured from imported upstream products – it is crucial that policymakers shape the way these markets interact; whereas proper trade rules and removing unnecessary barriers are fundamental to creating added value in Europe, since industrial production takes place in global value chains;
Amendment 86 #
2014/2228(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Believes that this agreement should be accompanied by a deepening of transatlantic parliamentary cooperation, and that the strengthening of trade and investment links through the TTIP should lead in the future to an enhanced political framework to improve global cooperation between the EU and the US; stresses that any instruments created to strengthen cooperation should not affect the European or American legislative procedures and that all legislators and all stakeholders must always be involved in any body that may be created to promote future regulatory cooperation;
Amendment 91 #
2014/2228(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C
Recital C
C. whereas we are faced with an unregulated picture of globalisation and a well-designed trade agreement cshould contribute to harnessingfurther trade liberalisation, while upholding standards and values; whereas such an agreement should not only focus on reducing tariffs and NTBs but should also be a tool tosecure the protection of workers, consumers and the environment; whereas a strong and ambitious trade agreement is an opportunity to create a framework by strengthening regulation towhich sets the highest standards at a global level in order to prevent social and environmental dumpingline with the values upheld and cherished on both sides of the Atlantic;
Amendment 100 #
2014/2228(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D
Recital D
D. whereas even though common high standards are in the interest of the consumers, it should be noted that they also make sense from an economic perspective, as the higher costs stemming from higher standards are compensated by increased economies of scale in a market of 850 million consumers;
Amendment 118 #
2014/2228(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E
Recital E
E. whereas many economic impact studies on TTIP should be taken with caution as they are built on computable general equilibrium economic models with very optimistic predictions about the capacity of the EU and the US to reduce regulatory barriers to trade; whereas the TTIP alone will not resolve economic problems in the EU and no false hopes and expectations should be raised in that respectpredict growth on both sides of the Atlantic; whereas the TTIP alone will not resolve economic problems in the EU, but should be seen as an element in a broader European strategy to create jobs and growth, and to strengthen our position in the global economy;
Amendment 126 #
2014/2228(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E a (new)
Recital E a (new)
Ea. whereas previous trade agreements have shown significant benefits for the European economy;
Amendment 144 #
2014/2228(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital F
Recital F
F. whereas the wellbeing of ordinary citizens, workers and consumers, as well as increased opportunities for businesses as the drivers of growth and jobs, has to be the benchmark for a trade agreement; whereas TTIP should be a model for a good trade agreement responding to these requirements;
Amendment 166 #
2014/2228(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital G
Recital G
G. whereas the secret character of negotiatEuropean Commissions has they have been conducted in the past has led to deficiencies in terms ofmade significant efforts to increase access to information by launching a transparency initiative, which has increased democratic control of the negotiation process;
Amendment 206 #
2014/2228(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital I
Recital I
I. whereas President Juncker has also clearly stated in his Political Guidelines that he will not accept that the jurisdiction of courts in the Member States is limited by special regimes for investor disputes; whereas now that the results of the public consultation on investment protection and ISDS in the TTIP are available, a reflection process – taking account of critical and constructive contributions – is needed within and between the three European institutions on the best way to achieve investment protection and equal treatment of investorsnon- discrimination;
Amendment 229 #
2014/2228(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital K
Recital K
K. whereas since July 2013 talks between the US and the EU have been going on, but up to now no common text has been agreed and it is now exactly the right time to undertake a reflection on the state of play;
Amendment 263 #
2014/2228(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point a – point ii
Paragraph 1 – point a – point ii
(ii) to emphasise that while the TTIP negotiations consist of negotiations on three main areas – ambitiously improving reciprocal market access (for goods, services, investment and public procurement at all levels of government), reducing NTBs and enhancing the compatibility of regulatory regimes, and developing common rules to address shared global trade challenges and opportunities – all these areas are equally important to be included in a comprehensive package; TTIP should be ambitious and binding on all levels of government on both sides of the Atlantic, the agreement should lead to lasting genuine market openness on a reciprocal basis and trade facilitation on the ground, and should pay particular attention to structural means of achieving greater transatlantic cooperation while upholding regulatory standards and preventing social and environmental dumping, welcomes therefore the fact that all major players in the negotiations have publically committed to these goals;
Amendment 329 #
2014/2228(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point b – point ii
Paragraph 1 – point b – point ii
(ii) to aim at the elimination of all duty tariffs, while respecting sensitive products on both sides, noting that CETA could be a good point of reference in this regard;
Amendment 368 #
2014/2228(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point b – point iv
Paragraph 1 – point b – point iv
(iv) to increase market access for services according to the ‘positive listan approach’ whereby services that are to be opened up to foreign companies are explicitly mentioned and new services are excluded while ensuring that possible standstill and ratchet clauses only apply to non- discrimination provisich safeguards governments' right to regulate, protects public services and utilities, but which also fosters innovations and allow for enough flexibility to bring services back into public controlstrengthens the possibilities for innovative goods and services to access both the European and American markets;
Amendment 379 #
2014/2228(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point b – point v
Paragraph 1 – point b – point v
(v) the negotiations should meaningfully address the current US restrictions on maritime and air transport services owned by European businesses, including in relation to foreign ownership of airlines and reciprocity on cabotage, as well as maritime cargo screeningwhich is caused by legislation such as the Jones Act, Foreign Dredging Act, the Federal Aviation Act and the US Air Cabotage Law, and which seriously hinder market access for EU companies as well as innovation in the US itself;
Amendment 402 #
2014/2228(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point b – point vi
Paragraph 1 – point b – point vi
(vi) to ensure an adequate carve-out of sensitive services such as public services and public utilities (including water, health, social security systems and education) allowing national and local authorities enough room for manoeuvre to legislate in the public interest; awelcomes the joint declaration reflecting negotiators’ clear commitment to exclude these sectors from the negotiations would be very helpful in this regardstance that public services are excluded from TTIP;
Amendment 414 #
2014/2228(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point b – point vi a (new)
Paragraph 1 – point b – point vi a (new)
(via) to ensure mutual recognition of professional qualifications between the Parties and for the promotion of mobility across the Atlantic through the facilitation of entry for high-skilled professionals in sectors covered by TTIP;
Amendment 419 #
2014/2228(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point b – point vi b (new)
Paragraph 1 – point b – point vi b (new)
(vib) to promote, in parallel to the negotiations, that the EU-US enter into talks towards an additional agreement lifting work permit requirements, so as to create maximum mobility of professionals between the EU and the US;
Amendment 452 #
2014/2228(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point b – point viii
Paragraph 1 – point b – point viii
(viii) to ensure that the EU’s acquis on data privacy is not compromised through the liberalisation of data flows, in particular in the area of e-commerce and financial services; to ensure that no commitments on data flows are taken up before European data protection legislation is in placeany provisions on data flows are in accordance with the EU’s acquis on data privacy, in particular in the area of e-commerce and financial services, noting the importance of cross border data flows to both the digital economy and increasingly also to traditional industry; to ensure that the agreement takes account of Article XIV of the General Agreement on Trade in Services (GATS) provisions on the protection of personal data;
Amendment 481 #
2014/2228(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point b – point x
Paragraph 1 – point b – point x
(x) to keep in mind that the agreement should not risk prejudicing the Union’s cultural and linguistic diversity, including in the audiovisual and cultural services sector, and that existing and future provisions and policies in support of the cultural sector, in particular in the digital world, are kept out of the scope of the negotiationsand that the mandate given to the European Commission by the Member States explicitly excludes the audiovisual sector;
Amendment 492 #
2014/2228(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point b – point xi
Paragraph 1 – point b – point xi
(xi) to ensure that account is taken of the large discrepancies in the openness of public procurement markets on both sides of the Atlantic and the huge interest on the part of European companies in obtaining access to public contracts in the US both at federal and state level, for example for construction services, traffic and transport infrastructure and goods and services whil, noting that 85% of the EU public tenders are open to the US while only 32% of US public tenders are open to the EU; to ensure respecting of sustainability criteria for procurement on both sides, inter alia the new EU procurement and concession package entering into force in 2016;
Amendment 501 #
2014/2228(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point b – point xi a (new)
Paragraph 1 – point b – point xi a (new)
(xia) to acknowledge the particularly sensitive status of defence procurement and investment, but to ensure that it is not misused as covert state aid;
Amendment 536 #
2014/2228(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point b – point xiv a (new)
Paragraph 1 – point b – point xiv a (new)
(xiva) to ensure that TTIP is an open agreement, and to look for ways in which valued partners, which have an interest in the TTIP negotiations because of Customs Union agreements with either the EU or the US, can be more actively informed of the developments;
Amendment 538 #
2014/2228(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point b – point xiv b (new)
Paragraph 1 – point b – point xiv b (new)
(xivb) to seek to ensure that developing countries indirectly benefit from TTIP and to remain committed to advancing the multilateral trade agenda;
Amendment 563 #
2014/2228(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point c – point i a (new)
Paragraph 1 – point c – point i a (new)
(ia) to address customs issues that go beyond the WTO Trade Facilitation Agreement (TFA) rules and stress that, in order to achieve real administrative burden removal, there is a need to work towards a maximum degree of regulatory alignment on customs and border related policies and practices;
Amendment 597 #
2014/2228(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point c – point iii
Paragraph 1 – point c – point iii
(iii) with regard to the horizontal regulatory cooperation chapter, to give priority to fostering bilateral cooperation between regulatory bodies, which could help develop common definitions and to avoid unnecessary divergence in the future, especially when it comes to new technologies and services, such as electric cars, smart grids, nano technology and green goods; to achieve this through enhanced information exchange and to promote the adoption, strengthening and timely implementation of international instruments, on the basis of successful international experiences such as, for instance, ISO standards or under the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe’s (UNECE) World Forum for Harmonisation of Vehicle Regulations (WP.29); to establish that the prior impact assessment for the regulatory act, as defined in the horizontal provisions on regulatory cooperation, should also measure the impact on consumers and the environment next to its impact on trade and investment; to handle the possibility of promoting regulatory compatibility with great care and only without compromising legitimate regulatory and policy objectives;
Amendment 641 #
2014/2228(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point d – point ii
Paragraph 1 – point d – point ii
(ii) to ensure that the sustainable development chapter aims at the full and effective ratification, implementation and enforcement of standards which align with the eight fundamental conventions of the International Labour Organisation (ILO) and their content, the ILO’s Decent Work Agenda and the core international environmental agreements; provisions should be aimed at improving levels of protection of labour and environmental standards; an ambitious trade and sustainable development chapter should also include rules on corporate social responsibility based on the Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises of the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) and a clearly structured civil society involvement;
Amendment 705 #
2014/2228(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point d – point ix
Paragraph 1 – point d – point ix
(ix) to ensure that TTIP supports the use and promotion of green goods and services, including through facilitating the development of these goods and services, thereby tapping into the considerable potential for environmental and economic gains offered by the transatlantic economy;
Amendment 725 #
2014/2228(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point d – point xi
Paragraph 1 – point d – point xi
(xi) to ensure that TTIP includeswelcome the commitment of both sides and the inclusion of a specific chapter on SME’s andin TTIP that aims at creating new opportunities in the US for European SMEs, for instance by eliminating double certification requirements, by establishing a web-based information system about the different regulations, by introducing ‘fast-track’ procedures at the border or by eliminating specific tariff peaks that continue to exist; it should establish mechanisms for both sides to work together to facilitate SMEs’ participation in transatlantic trade, for instance through a common SME ’one-stop shop’;
Amendment 738 #
2014/2228(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point d – point xii
Paragraph 1 – point d – point xii
(xii) to ensure that TTIP contains a comprehensive chapter on investment including provisions on both market access and investment protection, recognising that the free flow of capital and access to capital stimulate jobs and growth; the investment chapter should aim at ensuring non- discriminatory treatment for the establishment of European and US companies in each other’s territory, while taking account of the sensitive nature of some specific sectors;
Amendment 772 #
2014/2228(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point d – point xiv
Paragraph 1 – point d – point xiv
(xiv) to ensure that foreign investors are treated in a non-discriminatory fashion and have a fair opportunity to seek and achieve redress of grievances, which can be achieved without the inclusion of an ISDS mechanism; such a mechanism is not necessary in TTIP given the EU’recognising that both state-to-state dispute settlement and the use of national courts present significant difficulties and that there are also legitimate concerns regarding the investor-to-state dispute settlement (ISDS) clauses ands the US’ devely have been adopted legal systems; a state-to- state dispute settlement systemin the past in more than 1300 bilateral investment agreements by European Member States; to continue, therefore, to explore all avenues to improve and reform ISDS in such a way that concerns regarding the right to regulate , transparency, appeals procedures and othe use of national courts are the most appropriate tools to address investment dispur procedural aspects of tribunals and the relationship between national courts and ISDS are addressed; to move ahead, alongside the TTIP negotiations, with finding a broader solution to the concerns about ISDS clauses which are contained in other European investment agreements, including treaties between EU member states;
Amendment 796 #
2014/2228(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point d – point xv
Paragraph 1 – point d – point xv
(xv) to ensure that TTIP includes an ambitious and modern Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) chapter that includes strong protection of precisely and clearly defined areas of IPR without impeding the EU's need to reform its copyright system, including enhanced protection and recognition of European Geographical Indications (GIs), using CETA as a model, and reflects a fair and efficient level of protection such as laid out in the EU’s and the US’s free trade agreement provisions in this area, while continuing to confirm the existing flexibilities in the Agreement on Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS), notably in the area of public health;
Amendment 845 #
2014/2228(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point e – point iii
Paragraph 1 – point e – point iii
(iii) to promote an even closer engagement with the Member States, who were responsible for the negotiating mandate which directed the European Commission to open negotiations with the US, with the aim of forging their active involvement in better communicating the scope and the possible benefits of the agreement for European citizens, ands committed to in the Council Conclusions adopted on 20 March 2015, in order to ensure a broad, fact-based public debate on TTIP in Europe with the aim of exploring the genuine concerns surrounding the agreement;
Amendment 866 #
2014/2228(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point f
Paragraph 1 – point f
(f) to skeek evep on closerly engagementing with Parliament, which will continue to closely monitor the negotiating process and to engage on its part with the Commission, the Member States, and the US Congress and Administration, as well as with stakeholders on both sides of the Atlantic, in order to ensure an outcome which will benefit citizens in the EU, the US and beyond;
Amendment 93 #
2014/0059(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 12 a (new)
Recital 12 a (new)
(12a) European businesses which voluntarily establish a responsible sourcing system for minerals will be certified by the Commission by means of a label.
Amendment 105 #
2014/0059(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13 b (new)
Recital 13 b (new)
Amendment 510 #
2014/0059(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 a (new)
Article 11 a (new)
Article 11a Establishment of a ‘European responsible supply chain label for imports of minerals’, for use by undertakings operating downstream of the mineral supply chain 1. Undertakings operating downstream of the mineral supply chain which decide to establish due diligence arrangements based on the OECD Guidance or on equivalent sectoral due diligence initiatives shall be awarded a ‘European responsible supply chain label for imports of minerals’ by the Commission. 2. European undertakings which wish to receive certification shall submit a file to the Commission detailing the due diligence measures which they are establishing. 3. On the basis of predetermined criteria, the Commission shall certify European undertakings operating downstream of the mineral supply chain. The Commission, taking as a basis the OECD Due Diligence Guidance, shall define the criteria for awarding the label, for which purpose it may consult the secretariat of the OECD. The conditions for awarding the ‘European responsible supply chain label for imports of minerals’ must be as strict as those required by the OECD certification system. 4. The Commission may recognise equivalence between the European due diligence system and the sectoral due diligence arrangements already established by sectors of industry which serve the same purposes of securing the mineral supply chain as the European system. 5. Undertakings which have been awarded the ‘European responsible supply chain label for imports of minerals’ shall be encouraged to display this label on their websites and to inform European consumers of the fact.
Amendment 47 #
2013/2945(RSP)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Welcomes the 2013 Progress Report on Turkey and shares the Commission's conclusion that Turkey is a strategic partner for the European Union and that important progress on reforms was made in the preceding twelve months; underlines the importance and urgent need of further reforms and the promotion of dialogue across the political spectrum and in society more broadly, as well as the respect of fundamental rights in practice; regrets however that the events around Gezi Park and the heavy-handed response from security forces, along with increasingly reactionary and harsh public statements by Prime Minister Erdoğan, raise serious questions about the government's commitment to respect basic democratic values and tolerate different views and lifestyles;
Amendment 55 #
2013/2945(RSP)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Notes the transformative power of negotiations between the Union and Turkey, which haveStresses that accession negotiations, conducted in good faith, could 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 58 #
2013/2945(RSP)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Notes the potential transformative power of negotiations between the Union and Turkey, which havecould provided Turkey with a clear reference for its reform process; stresses therefore the importance of crediblrestoring credibility to the 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 68 #
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; 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 92 #
2013/2945(RSP)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Points to the crucial role of a system of checks and balances for any modern democratic State and the fundamental role that the Turkish Grand National Assembly must play at the centre of Turkey’'s political system in providing a framework for dialogue and consensus-building across the political spectrum; expresses concern about political polarisation and the lack of readiness on the part of government and opposition to work towards consensus on key reforms; urges all political actors, the government and the opposition to work together to enhance a pluralistic vision in State institutions and to promote the modernisation and democratisation of the State and society; calls on the political majority to actively involve the minority in the deliberation process on relevant reforms and take into consideration, whenever possible, their interests and views in an inclusive manner; underlines that democracy is more than elections and expects those elected democratically also to govern democratically;
Amendment 100 #
2013/2945(RSP)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. expresses concern over the deepening cultural division in Turkey on so called 'life-style issues", which runs the risk that the authorities start to intrude in the private lives of the citizens, as exemplified by recent statements on: the number of children women should have, on mixed sex student residences and on the selling of alcohol;
Amendment 112 #
2013/2945(RSP)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Commends the Conciliation Committee for reaching consensus on 60 constitutional amendments and calls on its Members to continue their work on a new Constitution for Turkey as this is essential for the reform process in Turkey; stresses the importance of achieving consensus in the framework of the constitutional reform process on an effective system of separation of powers and an inclusive definition of citizenship; underlines that Turkey, as a Member State of the Council of Europe, could benefit from active dialogue with the Venice Commission on the constitutional reform process; underlines that the constitutional changes should be carried out in a transparent and inclusive manner, with full involvement of civil society at all stages; stresses that the rules governing the election and composition of the High Council of Judges and Prosecutors should be fully in line with the criteria of the Venice Commission;
Amendment 124 #
2013/2945(RSP)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Welcomes the democratisation package presented by the Government on 30 September 2013 and calls on the Government to duly consult the opposition and relevant civil society organisations in the preparation of the implementing legislation and to continue with its reform efforts towards revision of the electoral system, including the lowering of the 10% threshold, and the adequate inclusion of all components of Turkish society; calls on the Government to ensure that the legislation on hate crimes offers protection for all citizens, including minorities and LGBTI persons; encourages the government to take steps to improve the rights of the Alevi community;
Amendment 127 #
2013/2945(RSP)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. WelcomesUrges the full implementation of the democratisation package presented by the Government on 30 September 2013 and calls on the Government to duly consult the opposition and relevant civil society organisations in the preparation of the implementing legislation and to continue with its reform efforts towards revision of the electoral system, including the lowering of the 10% threshold, and the adequate inclusion of all components of Turkish society; calls on the Government to ensure that the legislation on hate crimes offers protection for all citizens, including minorities and LGBTI;
Amendment 133 #
2013/2945(RSP)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. TDeeply regrets the loss of life amongst the Gezi Park protesters and the police forces, the excessive use of force by the police and the violent acts by a number of protesters; takes the view that the protests in Gezi Park testify both to the existence in Turkey of a vibrant civil society and also the need for further vital reforms on the promotion of fundamental values; highlights the importance of including civil society more structurally in the decision making process; deeply regrets the loss of life amongst the protesters and the police forces, the excessive use of force by the police and the violent acts by a number of protesters; welcomes the on-going administrative investigations launched by the Ministry of Interior and the inquiries by the Ombudsman into complaints related to the events in Gezi Park and expects them to fully address the concerns without delay; calls on Turkey to adopt adequate internal review procedures and to establish an independent supervisory body for police offences; is of the opinion that the Gezi Park events underline the need for far- reaching reforms in order to ensure respect for freedom of assembly; encourages the Ministry of the Interior and the Turkish police to establish methods to deal with public protests in a less confrontational way, and in particular, not to arrest or hinder the work of lawyers and medical staff who are carrying out their duties;
Amendment 138 #
2013/2945(RSP)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Takes the view that the protests in Gezi Park testify both to the existence in Turkey of a vibrant civil society and also the need for further vital reforms on the promotion of fundamental values; highlights the importance of including civil society more structurally in the decision making process; deeply regrets the loss of life amongst the protesters and the police forces, the excessive use of force by the police and the violent acts by a number of protesters; welcomes the on-going administrative investigations launched by the Ministry of Interior and the inquiries by the Ombudsman into complaints related to the events in Gezi Park and expects them to fully address the concerns without delay; calls on Turkey to adopt adequate internal review procedures and to establish an independent supervisory body for police offences; is of the opinion that the Gezi Park events underline the need for far- reaching reforms in order to ensure respect for freedom of assembly; regrets the apparent failure of the courts to penalise those state officials responsible for violence connected with the Gezi Park protests;
Amendment 149 #
2013/2945(RSP)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Expresses concerns at the very limited coverage of the Gezi Park events by Turkish media and the dismissal of journalists who criticised the Government’s reactions to such events; recalls that freedom of expression and media pluralism are at the heart of European values and that an independent press is crucial to a democratic society; underlines that the freedom of expression extends to digital and social media; reiterates once again its concern at the fact that most media are owned by and concentrated in, large conglomerates with a wide range of business interests and points out to the worrying widespread phenomenon of self-censorship by media owners and journalists; expresses concern atcondemns the particularly high number of journalists currently in pre-trial detention and calls on Turkey’s judicial authorities to review and address these cases as soon as possible;
Amendment 163 #
2013/2945(RSP)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 a (new)
Paragraph 9 a (new)
9a. Highlights the important role of public-service media in strengthening democracy, in particular by serving information needs of citizens and enabling their participation in decision making processes; calls on the authorities to ensure public-service media's independence and sustainability in compliance with European standards;
Amendment 165 #
2013/2945(RSP)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Notes the concerns in Turkish society about the excessively wide scope, allegations of evidence fabrication and the shortcomings of thdue proceedingss in the Ergenekon case, which, like inand Sledgehammer cases; recalls that the UN Working Group on Arbitrary Detention finds theat Sledgehammer case, undermined the acceptance of the rulingdefendants are being held in violation of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights; stresses, once again, in light of the above, that the KCK case must demonstrate the strength and the proper, independent, impartial and transparent functioning of Turkey’'s democratic institutions and judiciary, as well as the firm, unconditional commitment to respect for fundamental rights;
Amendment 168 #
2013/2945(RSP)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Notes the concerns in Turkish society about the excessively wide scope and the shortcomings of the proceedings in the Ergenekon case, which, like in the Sledgehammer case, undermined the acceptance of the ruling; stresses, once again, in light of the above, that the KCK case must demonstrate the strength and the proper, independent, impartial and transparent functioning of Turkey’s democratic institutions and judiciary, as well as the firm, unconditional commitment to respect for fundamental rights; calls on the EU delegation in Ankara to closely monitor further developments in these cases, including possible appeal processes and detention conditions and to report back to the Commission and the European Parliament;
Amendment 189 #
2013/2945(RSP)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Reaffirms its support to the Commission’'s new approach of opening Chapters 23 (judiciary and fundamental rights) and 24 (justice and home affairs) early in the negotiation process and closing them at the end; stresses that delivering the official benchmarks for the opening of such Chapters to Turkey would provide a clear roadmap for and give a boost to the reform process; calls, therefore, on the Councilall Member States, including Cyprus, to make renewed efforts for the opening of Chapters 23 and 24; calls on Turkey to cooperate as much as possible to this effect;
Amendment 205 #
2013/2945(RSP)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Expresses support for the database on violence against women currently under preparation by the Ministry for Family and Social policies; asks to complement existing legislation on the creation of shelters for women who are victims of domestic violence with adequate follow-up mechanisms where municipalities fail to establish such shelters; supports the efforts of the Minister for Family and Social policies to raise penalties for forced earlychild marriages, which must be eradicated; calls for further efforts to eradicate so called ‘honour killings’; renews its concern at the low level of women’s participation in the labour force, in politics and at senior level in the administration and encourages the Government to adopt adequate measures to promote a more central role of women in the economic and political fabric of Turkey;
Amendment 221 #
2013/2945(RSP)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Strongly supports the Government’s initiative to strive for a settlement of the Kurdish problem on the basis of negotiations with the PKK and other Kurdish representatives; encourages the Government to devise the reforms directed at promoting the social, cultural and economic rights of the Kurdish community on the basis of adequate consultation of relevant stakeholders and the opposition; calls on the opposition to actively support the negotiations and the reforms as an important step for the benefit of Turkish society at large; calls on the Turkish authorities to cooperate closely with the European Commission to assess which programs under IPA could be used to promote sustainable development in the South East in the framework of negotiations on Chapter 22;
Amendment 284 #
2013/2945(RSP)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22
Paragraph 22
22. Stresses the importance of a coherent and comprehensive security approach in the Eastern Mediterranean, and calls on Turkey to allow political dialogue between the EU and NATO by lifting its veto on EU-NATO cooperation including Cyprus, and calls, in parallel, on the Republic of Cyprus to lift its veto on Turkey’s participation in the European Defence Agency; calls on Turkey to align itself more closely with the common foreign and security stance of the European Union; calls on the Foreign Affairs Council and on the High Representative to more frequently consult with Turkey;
Amendment 310 #
2013/2945(RSP)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25
Paragraph 25
25. Notes that Turkey continues to be the EU’s sixth biggest trading partner and that the EU is Turkey’s biggest with 38% of Turkey’s total trade going to the EU and almost 71% of FDI coming from the EU; welcomes the ongoing Commission evaluation of the EU-Turkey Customs Union with the aim of assessing its impact on both parties and ways to update it; calls on the Commission to find innovative ways to include Turkey in trade negotiations the EU conducts with third countries, and which will affect Turkey;
Amendment 321 #
2013/2945(RSP)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26
Paragraph 26
26. Believes that, in view of Turkey’s strategic role as an energy hub and plentiful renewable energy resources, consideration should be given to the value of opening negotiations on Chapter 15 on energy; underlines that climate change, renewable energy and climateenergy efficiency priorities need to be addressedand the mutual benefits of linking the EU and Turkey’s electricity transmission networks need to be addressed given in particular forecasts for significant growth in Turkey’s energy demand in coming decades;
Amendment 330 #
2013/2945(RSP)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27
Paragraph 27
27. Welcomes Turkey’s commitment to the provision of humanitarian assistance to Syrian refugees; notes that a large number of foreign fighters in Syria gain access to Syria via Turkey and asks Turkey to increase border patrols, prestricvent the entry of fighters and arm flows to groups credibly found to be implicated in systematic human rights violations; believes that the EU and Turkey should actively seek to develop a joint strategic vision to promote a political solution in Syria and support political and economic stability in the region, with particular reference to Jordan, Lebanon, Iran and Iraq;
Amendment 336 #
2013/2945(RSP)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27
Paragraph 27
27. Welcomes Turkey’s commitment to the provision of humanitarian assistance to almost one million Syrian refugees; notes that a large number of foreign fighters in Syria gain access to Syria via Turkey and asks Turkey to increase border patrols, restrict the entry of fighters and arm flows to groups credibly found to be implicated in systematic human rights violations; believes that the EU and Turkey should actively seek to develop a joint strategic vision to promote a political solution in Syria and support political and economic stability in the region, with particular reference to Jordan, Lebanon and Iraq;
Amendment 338 #
2013/2945(RSP)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27 a (new)
Paragraph 27 a (new)
27a. Invites the next Parliament and Commission to review the integrity and plausibility of the ‘long-lasting and open- ended’ accession process in which the EU and Turkey have been engaged for many years, and to consider, in the light of that review, whether an alternative form of association short of full membership would be a more feasible goal, at least in the medium term;
Amendment 55 #
2013/2034(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point k
Paragraph 1 – point k
(k) to call on all parties to armed conflict to respect fully their obligations under international humanitarian law, including securing humanitarian space and ensuring unhindered access to humanitarian assistance for those in need; to continue efforts to improve the protection of civilians on the ground;
Amendment 56 #
2013/2034(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point k a (new)
Paragraph 1 – point k a (new)
(ka) to emphasise and ensure the participation of women in peace processes; to recognise the need to mainstream gender perspectives in conflict prevention, peacekeeping operations, humanitarian assistance and post-conflict reconstruction;
Amendment 59 #
2013/2034(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point l
Paragraph 1 – point l
(l) to cooperate with multilateral and bilateral partners towards adding more robust and effective pressure in order to put an immediate end to the violation of human rights and violence in Syria; to explore with partners, especially the US, Turkey and the League of Arab States, all options with regard to the implementation of the principle of the R2P in order to assist the Syrian people and to halt the bloodshed; to put pressure on the Syrian government to allow the swift provision of humanitarian assistance, particularly cross-border, and full access tofor humanitarian organisations; to explore with partners, ways in which the impact of the Syrian crisis on neighbouring countries can be minimalised;
Amendment 66 #
2013/2034(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point m
Paragraph 1 – point m
(m) to maintain support for the efforts of the region and the international community for the territorial integrity of Mali, its democratic transition and the security of the country's population, in accordance with the relevant UNSC resolutions; to closely coordinate its actions with regional and international partners, including the African Union and ECOWAS; to provide military training to Malian armed forces within EUTM Mali and to continue to provide assistance to MISMA (Mission Internationale de Soutien au Mali); to underline the importance of maintaining stability in the Sahel region and of preventing a negative impact on the stability of Mali's neighbouring countries;
Amendment 67 #
2013/2034(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point n
Paragraph 1 – point n
Amendment 77 #
2013/2034(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point n a (new)
Paragraph 1 – point n a (new)
(na) to actively promote the rapid entry into force and implementation of the Arms Trade Treaty by all UN Member States and to encourage all UN Member States to sign and ratify this treaty as soon it is opened for signature;
Amendment 91 #
2013/2034(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point r
Paragraph 1 – point r
(r) to promote commitment to an international order based on the rule of law which is essential for the peaceful coexistence of states as well as for the building of more resilient states and sustainable peace; to strengthen respect for the rule of lawrecall in this regard that democracy support and respect for the rule of law are interlinked and as such should be promoted as an EU foreign policy objective;
Amendment 105 #
Amendment 106 #
2013/2034(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point y a (new)
Paragraph 1 – point y a (new)
(ya) to enhance the follow up given to recommendations adopted by the European Parliament, including for instance by inviting the EEAS to report back to the European Parliament on the General Assembly;
Amendment 49 #
2012/2870(RSP)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 18a (new)
Citation 18a (new)
- Having regard to the Commission's assessment that whilst good progress was made in the area of company law, following the establishment of the Turkish Accounting and Auditing Standards Authority, new laws relating to corporate governance and relations between shareholders and their respective companies are not in line with the acquis and increase State involvement in the corporate governance by giving more power to the Capital Markets Board (CMB) to control companies,
Amendment 50 #
2012/2870(RSP)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 19
Citation 19
– having regard to Turkey's potential to play a pivotal role in diversifying energy resources and routes for oil and gas, gas and electricity transit from neighbouring countries to the EU; having regard to the potential for both Turkey and the EU to benefit from Turkey's rich renewable energy resources in creating a sustainable low-carbon economy,
Amendment 73 #
2012/2870(RSP)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Commends the Commission and Turkey for the implementation of the positive agenda, which proves how, in a context of mutual engagement and clear objectives, Turkey and the EU could advance their dialogue, achieve common understanding and produce positive change and needed reforms; 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 83 #
2012/2870(RSP)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Stresses Turkey's strategic role, politically and geographically, for the foreign policy of the EU and its neighbourhood policy; recognises the government’s regional ambition and Turkey'’s role as an important regional player and calls on the EU and Turkey to further reinforce their existing political dialogue on foreign policy choices and objectives; regrets that the alignment of Turkey with CFSP declarations continued to be low in 2012; encourages Turkey to develop its foreign policy in the framework of dialogue and coordination with the EU;
Amendment 89 #
2012/2870(RSP)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Stresses Turkey's strategic role, politically and geographically, for the foreign policy of the EU and its neighbourhood policy; recognises Turkey's role as an important regional player and calls on the EU and Turkey to further reinforce their existing political dialogue on foreign policy choices and objectives; regrets that the alignment of Turkey with CFSP declarations continued to be low in 2012; encourages Turkey to develop its foreign policy in the framework of dialogue and coordination with the EUrequires Turkey, in particular, to align itself closely with the common foreign and security stance of the European Union against Islamist fundamentalism; encourages Turkey to develop its foreign policy in the framework of dialogue and coordination with the EU; to that end proposes that Turkey is invited to participate in the European Council meeting in December 2013 which is to be devoted to common foreign, security and defence policy;
Amendment 103 #
2012/2870(RSP)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Welcomes the Council decision to invite the Commission to take steps towards visa liberalisation as a gradual and long term perspective, 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 EU and underlines the need to intensify cooperation with the EU on migration management, the fight against human trafficking and border controls; stresses once again 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; Reminds the Member States of their commitments under the association agreement in line with the Soysal Ruling of the European Court of Justice of 19 February 2009;
Amendment 113 #
2012/2870(RSP)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. CommendsRecognizes the commitment by the Constitution Conciliation Committee for its commitment to a new Constitution and for thestresses the need for an inclusive process of consultation of civil society, which reflected the diversity of Turkish society; encourages the Committee to continue its work and to tackle in a collegialn inclusive and representative way, and in line with the criteria and values of the EU, key issues such as (i) the separation of powers and an adequate system of checks and balances, (ii) relations between the State, society and religion, (iii) an inclusive system of governance securing the basichuman rights and fundamental freedoms of all citizens and (iv) an inclusive concept of citizenship;
Amendment 115 #
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 119 #
2012/2870(RSP)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Commends the Constitution Conciliation Committee for its commitment to 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 work 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) the protection of the democratic and secular nature of the state and relations between the State, society and religion, (iii) an inclusive system of governance securing the basic rightfundamental rights and freedoms of all citizens and (iv) an inclusive concept of citizenship;
Amendment 127 #
2012/2870(RSP)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Reaffirms the fundamental role of the Turkish Grand National Assembly (TGNA) as the centre of Turkey's democratic system and stresses the importance of support and commitment amongst all political parties for the reform process, in particular a valuable legal framework protecting and enhancing fundamental rights for all communities, and lowering the threshold for new political parties; commends the work of the Human Rights Inquiry Committee and asks for a more central role of the EU Harmonisation Committee to promote the alignment of new legislation with the acquis or with European standards during the legislative process;
Amendment 132 #
2012/2870(RSP)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Welcomes the third judicial reform package as a step towards a comprehensive reform process in the area of the judiciary and fundamental rights; stresses however the crucial importance to continue the reform process with a fourth judicial reform package addressing (a) the issues related to the excessively broad definiabuse of anti-terrorism laws for politically tainted prosecutions of criminal offencetics, journalists uander the Criminal Law or the Anti-Terror Law opposition members without proving in a free and fair trail that such allegations are founded, with the urgent need to introduce a clear distinction between the promotion of terrorism and the incitement to violence and the expression of non- violent ideas, in order to safeguard freedom of expression, (b) the issue of the excessively long pre-trial detention periods, and (c) the need to allow full access to the prosecution file for defence lawyers;
Amendment 137 #
2012/2870(RSP)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7a (new)
Paragraph 7a (new)
7a. Stresses that the reform of the judicial system is an indispensable prerequisite for Turkey's modernization efforts to succeed and that such reform must lead to a modern, efficient, fully independent and impartial judicial system that guarantees due process of law for all citizens;
Amendment 156 #
2012/2870(RSP)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Recalls that freedom of expression and media pluralism are core European values and that a truly democratic society requires true freedom of expression, including the right of dissent; strongly deplores the continuing prosecutions against journalists and the persisting high number of imprisoned journalists ; underlines the importance of abolishing legislation providing for disproportionately high fines on the media, leading in some cases to their closure or to self-censorship, and the urgent need to reform the internet law; stresses the importance of tackling restrictions of fundamental freedoms in the broader context of the rule of law, both in terms of wording and application of the law;
Amendment 160 #
2012/2870(RSP)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Recalls that freedom of expression and media pluralism and digital freedoms are core European values and that a truly democratic society requires true freedom of expression, including the right of dissent; underlines the importance of abolishing legislation providing for disproportionately high fines on the media, leading in some cases to their closure or to self-censorship, and the urgent need to reform the internet law;
Amendment 171 #
2012/2870(RSP)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9a (new)
Paragraph 9a (new)
9a. considers the verdict in the Pinar Selek case on 24 January 2013 to be an obvious example of the shortcomings in Turkey's justice system and of the weakness of investigations in Turkey; considers this trial a demonstration of the deplorable lack of credibility of the judiciary in Turkey;
Amendment 187 #
2012/2870(RSP)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Welcomes the Law on the Ombudsman and the appointment of a first Head Ombudsman, who shall ensure the credibility of this institution through his decisions; stresses that the establishment of the Ombudsman is an important step in safeguarding the rights of citizens and ensuring accountability of the public administrationHead Ombudsman should promote public confidence in transparency and accountability in public services; reminds that the Head Ombudsman and board members should be elected among candidates who are non-partisan and impartial; calls on the board of the Ombudsman that the regulation on the internal decision-making process guarantees the independence and impartiality of the institution;
Amendment 198 #
2012/2870(RSP)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Notes that, in the ‘'sledgehammer’' trial a first instance court sentenced 324 suspects to 13-20 years after lengthy pre- trial detentions for suspects; stresses that investigations of alleged coup plans, such as the ‘'Ergenekon’' and ‘'Sledgehammer’' cases, must demonstrate the strength and the proper, independent, impartial and transparent functioning of Turkish democratic institutions and the judiciary, and their firm, unconditional commitment to respect for fundamental rights; in the absence of due process, verdicts lack legitimacy and credibility while causing a chilling effect, injustice and other collateral damage; is concerned about the allegations regarding the use of inconsistent and fabricated evidence; regrets that thes substance of the cases have been overshadowed by concerns about their wide scope and the shortcomings in the proceedings;
Amendment 213 #
2012/2870(RSP)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Welcomes the Law on the protection of family and prevention of violence against women; commends the National Action Plan to combat Violence against Women (2012-2015) and stresses the need to enforce it effectively nationwide; calls on the Ministry for Family and Social Policies to continue its efforts to increase the number and quality of shelters for women and minors in danger; stresses the importance to provide women who have been victims of violence with concrete alternatives and self-sustainment prospects; urges Turkey to continue to step up its preventive efforts at all levels in the fight against ‘"honour killings’", domestic violence and the phenomenon of forced marriages and child brides; calls on the Ministry to continue to actively promote women's rights, education and their participation in the labour market, which remains low, in politics and at senior level in the administration and the private sector, if necessary by foreseeing reserved quotas;
Amendment 224 #
2012/2870(RSP)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Stresses the urgent need for comprehensive anti-discrimination legislation and the establishment of an anti- discrimination and equality board to protect individuals against discrimination based on ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation or sexual identity; calls on Turkey to adopt an action plan to promote the full equality of rights and full acceptance of LGBT persons;
Amendment 225 #
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 271 #
2012/2870(RSP)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
Paragraph 21
21. Is concerned about the disproportionally high poverty rates and child labour among children, particularly in rural areas; stresses the need for a comprehensive strategy to combat child poverty and labour and promote access to education for boys and girls alike; welcomes the establishment of an Ombudsperson for children's rights and the adoption of Turkey's first strategy on the rights of the child; is concerned that the number of active juvenile justice courts has decreased and urges Turkey to provide alternatives to detention for minors; recalls the importance of independent monitoring and protection mechanisms to protect rights and prevent abuse;
Amendment 273 #
2012/2870(RSP)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
Paragraph 21
21. Is concerned about the disproportionally high poverty rate among children, particularly in rural areas; stresses the need for a comprehensive strategy to combat child poverty and labour and promote access to education; welcomes the establishment of an Ombudsperson for children's rights and the adoption of Turkey's first strategy on the rights of the child; is concerned that the number of active juvenile justice courts has decreased and urges Turkey to provide alternatives to detention for minors; calls for major improvements in the conditions of the detention centres for minors; recalls the importance of independent monitoring and protection mechanisms to protect rights and prevent abuse;
Amendment 393 #
2012/2870(RSP)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 28
Paragraph 28
28. Supports Turkey's commitment to democratic forces in Syria and the provision of humanitarian assistance to Syrianrefugees 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 and transparency 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 395 #
2012/2870(RSP)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 28
Paragraph 28
28. 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; underlines that beyond humanitarian assistance the EU and Turkey should actively seek to develop a joint strategic vision to achieve reinforced leverage to end the crisis in Syria;
Amendment 402 #
2012/2870(RSP)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 29
Paragraph 29
29. Welcomes the decision to enhance cooperation between the EU and Turkey on a number of important energy issues and calls onencourages Turkey to commintinue its commitment to this cooperation; believes that, in view of Turkey's strategic role, initialwelcomes the meeting of the steering group in Ankara on 14 February 2013; believes that, in view of Turkey's strategic role and plentiful wind, solar and geothermal energy resources, consideration should be given to the value of opening negotiations on Chapter 15 on energy with a view to furthering the EU-Turkey strategic dialogue on energy; considers that both the enhanced EU- Turkey energy cooperation and any eventual negotiations on Chapter 15 should encourage the development of renewable energy potential and cross- border electricity transmission infrastructure;
Amendment 26 #
2012/2062(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital F
Recital F
F. whereas the events of the ‘Arab Spring’ have demonstrated the need to reshape the Neighbourhood Policy in order to give higher priority to dialogue with societies, which is indispensable to democratisation and transition processes; whereas this renewed policy should aim at further engaging partner countries in deeper democratic reforms and respect for fundamental rights on the basis of the ‘more for more’ approach and of mutual accountability between partner countries, the EU and its Member States; welcomes in this regard the setting up of the European Endowment for Democracy (EED)as a tangible responses by the EU to the challenges of democratisation, in our neighbourhood and beyond;
Amendment 113 #
2012/2062(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23 a (new)
Paragraph 23 a (new)
23 a. Welcomes new inititaives like the European Endowment for Democracy (EED) and the Civil Society Facility (CSF) which render EU aid more accessible, especially to civil society organizations and which can catalyses a more strategic and political EU approach to democratisation through providing context-specific, flexible and timely assistance aimed at facilitating democratic transition in partner countries;
Amendment 3 #
2012/2036(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 6 a (new)
Citation 6 a (new)
- having regard to the resolution of 31 March 2010 of the UNGA on the Implementation of Agenda 21, the Programme for the Further Implementation of Agenda 21 and the outcomes of the World Summit on Sustainable Development1, __________________ 1 UN General Assembly Resolution A/RES/64/236.
Amendment 5 #
2012/2036(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 9 a (new)
Citation 9 a (new)
- having regard to its resolution of 17 November 2011 on EU support for the International Criminal Court (ICC): facing challenges and overcoming difficulties3, __________________ Texts adopted, P7_TA-PROV(2011)0507.
Amendment 19 #
2012/2036(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital I a (new)
Recital I a (new)
I a. whereas justice and the rule of law are pillars of sustainable peace, guaranteeing human rights and fundamental freedoms; whereas the Rome Statute of the ICC makes a decisive contribution to the upholding of human rights, to international law and to the fight against impunity;
Amendment 23 #
2012/2036(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point a
Paragraph 1 – point a
(a) to put across unified positions and to strengthen the coherence and visibility of the EU as a global actor at the UN; to meet the expectations of UN members regarding the ability of the EU to act and deliver in a timely fashion on substance; to adopt a broad and flexible approach to Common Foreign and Security Policy (CFSP) positions at the UN level in order to give the EU the capacity to act in a swift and comprehensive manner on CFSP-related issues;
Amendment 81 #
2012/2036(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point u a (new)
Paragraph 1 – point u a (new)
International Justice (u a) to enhance efforts to promote a better understanding of the mandate of the ICC as the first permanent judicial body capable of trying individual perpetrators for war crimes, crimes against humanity and genocide, when national courts are unable or unwilling to do so;
Amendment 82 #
2012/2036(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point u b (new)
Paragraph 1 – point u b (new)
(u b) to strengthen the ICC through political, diplomatic, financial and logistical support; to encourage all UN member states to join the Court and foster strong cooperation by the UN and its bodies and agencies with the Court;
Amendment 122 #
2012/2036(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point ae a (new)
Paragraph 1 – point ae a (new)
(ae a) to follow up on and to work towards the full implementation of the outcome of the Rio+20 UN Conference on Sustainable Development, inter alia by promoting sustainable development as the guiding principle for long-term global development and by advocating a more institutionalised approach to sustainable development governance;
Amendment 5 #
2011/2246(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 5 a (new)
Citation 5 a (new)
– having regard to the European Charter on Freedom of the Press1a __________________ 1a http://www.pressfreedom.eu/en/index.ph p
Amendment 141 #
2011/2246(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 b (new)
Paragraph 7 b (new)
7b. Supports the practical, bottom-up efforts initiated by European journalists to defend their fundamental rights by instituting a drop-in centre to document alleged violations of those rights (in line with the pilot project (Amendment No 1225) which was adopted by the plenary as part of Parliament's position on the 2013 budget on 23 October 2012);
Amendment 33 #
2011/2245(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point a
Paragraph 1 – point a
(a) ascertain whetherthat the EED will generate a more strategic and political EU approach to democracy support by providing context- specific, flexible, timely and bottom-up assistance with rapid reprogramming where this is needed to facilitate democratic transition in partner countries;
Amendment 38 #
2011/2245(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point a a (new)
Paragraph 1 – point a a (new)
(aa) emphasise the coherence and effectiveness of EU democracy support as laid out in the Agenda for Action on Democracy Support in EU External Relations and to mandate and organise the EED in this spirit;
Amendment 45 #
2011/2245(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point b
Paragraph 1 – point b
(b) ensure that the EED fosters andwhile encouragesing ‘deep and sustainable democracy’ in pre- transition and transition countrie, transition, and post- transition countries will receive a clear mandate allowing it to complement democracy support measures of other instruments, with a primary, although not exclusive, focus on the European Neighbourhood;
Amendment 75 #
2011/2245(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point f
Paragraph 1 – point f
(f) address, in the early stages of funding in a specific country, a wide group of potential beneficiaries, including key political players (emerging political actors, fledgling political parties, grassroots movements and non-registered NGOs, trade unions), watchdogs, whistleblowers, individual dissidents, media outlets and think tanks, in order to enable the EED to support a wide variety of actors striving for democratic reforms; provide support to the above-mentioned political actors and movements in a pluralist manner;
Amendment 87 #
2011/2245(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point g
Paragraph 1 – point g
(g) enable the EED to award grants directly to the intended beneficiaries and re-grant financial resources through non-profit entities, such as foundations and NGOs; particularly at the beginning, re-granting will be an effective mechanism to enable the EED to work with partners on the ground that have the requisite knowledge and local infrastructure and enjoy the trust of local people; allow for a core grantee structure which will limit the administrative burden for the EED;
Amendment 115 #
2011/2245(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point m
Paragraph 1 – point m
(m) endow Parliament with a broad political oversight role over EED activities, inter alia by ensuring that Parliament is kept informed through the presentation of the EED’s annual reports; give sufficient space to the European Parliament to share its creative power and transitional experience from Member States in support to democratisation processes beyond Europe's borders;
Amendment 133 #
2011/2245(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point o
Paragraph 1 – point o
(o) review after one year of activities the impact and performance of the EED; allow for sufficient monitoring capacity within the EED and assure independent evaluations with regard to impact and sustainability of funded actions;
Amendment 5 #
2011/2191(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas twenty years after the declaration of its independence and some eight years following the application for EU membership, Croatia marked a historic milestone in the process of its reEU integration into Europeprocess by successfully closing accession negotiations with the EU; whereas Croatia’s achievements deserve unqualified recognition;
Amendment 16 #
2011/2191(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital F
Recital F
F. whereas a true reconciliation between the different peoples and the establishment of good-neighbourly relations can substantially contribute to a genuine European integration process; whereas prosecutions for war crimes and the reintegration of refugees and displaced persons are fundamental elements of the reconciliation process;
Amendment 32 #
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, home affairs and 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 restructuring of the shipbuilding and steel industries;
Amendment 59 #
2011/2191(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Urges the Croatian Government to continue actively to encourage and support prosecutions for war crimes and, to continue cooperating with the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia (ICTY) and to continue developing regional judicial cooperation with other countries concerned; urges the Croatian judiciary to seriously address impunity for war crimes, especially where the victims were ethnic Serbs or the alleged perpetrators were members of the Croatian security forces;
Amendment 63 #
2011/2191(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Invites the Government to further encourage the return of refugeesand allow in the best possible ways the return of refugees and displaced persons, paying special attention to the situation of ethnic Serbian returnees, by seeking effective and sustainable ways of implementing housing, employment and social measures in a manner coherent with other social and employment programmes;
Amendment 71 #
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, hate speech, racial threats and intolerance against sexualethnic and LGBT minorities; further invites Croatia to continue to act in the spirit of tolerance and take appropriate measures to protect those who may still be subject to threats or acts of intimidation;
Amendment 97 #
2011/2191(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Invites Croatia to consistently advocate EU enlargement and the promotion of European values of peace, prosperity, freedom, the rule of law, democracy and the social market economy in the region; encourages Croatia to continue to maintainenhance good-neighbourly relations, to remainbe an important and proactive promoter of regional cooperation on all levels and to maintain its commitment to translate reconciliation efforts into practical steps of economic benefit to all citizens of the region;
Amendment 103 #
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 as regards 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 5 #
2011/2177(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 9 a (new)
Citation 9 a (new)
- having regard to the European Commission's DG Internal Market and Services Guidance Note on Offsets in relation to Directive 2009/81/EC on the award of contracts in the fields of defence and security,
Amendment 178 #
2011/2177(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 46 a (new)
Paragraph 46 a (new)
46a. Notes that offsets, whether civil or military, direct or indirect, and irrespective of their legal connection with the procurement contract, contravene the basic principles of the TFEU, because they are discriminatory by nature and impede the free movement of goods and services;
Amendment 179 #
2011/2177(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 47
Paragraph 47
47. Stresses that offset practices that may accompany defence procurement not covered under Directive 2009/81/EC, for which the exemption under Article 346 TFEU has been applied, should be consistent with the principles of transparency and non-discrimination and must not caurequirements can only be justified if they are necessary for the protection of essential security interests, that economic interests are not sufficient, and that whether offset risks of corruption or disrupt the functioning of the European defence equipment marketequirements are necessary for essential security reasons according to Article 346 TFEU must be assessed on a case by case basis;
Amendment 183 #
2011/2177(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 48
Paragraph 48
48. Calls on the Member States to make the EDA Code of Conduct on Offsets more ambitious and to work towards the phasing-out of offsets; notes, however, that offset practices may in certain cases help domestic industries become more efficient and contribute to the development of the European defence industrial base; asks the EDA and the Commission to work together in order to foster the integration of smaller Member States' industries into the European defence technological and industrial base by other means than offsets;
Amendment 20 #
2011/2157(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas respect for and promotion of democracy and human rights – particularly women’s rights – justice and the rule of law, fundamental freedoms – including freedom of speech, conscience, religion, sexual orientation, association and the media, including unrestricted access to information, communication and internet –, strengthening of security, democratic stability, prosperity, the fair distribution of income, wealth and opportunities, the fight against corruption and the promotion of good governance are founding principles and aims of the EU which must constitute common values at the core of the ENP review,
Amendment 77 #
2011/2157(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Although the EU does not seek to impose a model or a ready-made recipe for political reforms and respects the values, traditions and forms of governance of the countries concerned, underlines that the ENP is based on shared values and the commitment to democracy, human rights, the rule of law and good governance;
Amendment 88 #
2011/2157(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Welcomes the proposal for a European Endowment for Democracy, which is a timely response to the clamour for democracy by the populations of our neighbouring countries; underlines that it should be based on the principles of transparency and flexibilitya flexible, fast and targeted mechanism for support and should complement already-existing EU Instruments and the exemplary work of longstanding European political or non- political foundations; stresses that its scope and organisation should be clearly defined and that its structures and procedures should be light and straightforward; calls for a truly political steering committee to be established with the participation of the European Parliament, which should also be involved in the ex-post control mechanismthe involvement of the European Parliament in its governance structure, to help determine the annual objectives, priorities, expected results, and financial allocations in broad terms and to be part in the monitoring of activities;
Amendment 105 #
2011/2157(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Stresses the importance of building a partnership with societies and, in that context, takes note of the proposal for a Civil Society Facility (CSF) as a way to target resources more effectively and efficiently towards civil society; calls on the EEAS and the Commission to better explain the scope and objectives of a potential CSF; recommends to use this facility to improve the work of the Civil Society Forum within the Eastern Partnership and to potentially build up such a forum also for the southern partners;
Amendment 137 #
2011/2157(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Considers that human rights situations should be continuously monitored and that an annual assessment of the situation could be included in the annex to the annual progress report of each partner country with a clear mechanism to reconsider and progressively limit or even suspend bilateral cooperation if human rights violations are confirmed, without affecting civil society;
Amendment 173 #
2011/2157(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Underlines the opportunity that negotiations on association agreements provide to boost reform; stresses that all the components should be linked in order for the EU to deepen its relationship in a holistic and coherent manner; believes that they should therefore include concrete conditions, timetables and performance benchmarks which should be regularly monitored; stresses the need to include in these agreements real and tangible incentives for the partners to make the reform path more attractive; reiterates the need for the EU to grant privileged market access, greater openness to trade by better aligning common commercial policy objectives with the ENP;
Amendment 226 #
2011/2157(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Recalls that the EU should improve the management of migration, providing better conditions for the establishment of legal migrants in the EU; considers that the EU needs to favour legal labour migration by concluding mobility partnerships; calls upon the member states to view the mobility debate as an important element of the neighbourhood policy that should not be steered primarily by security concerns;
Amendment 240 #
2011/2157(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Underlines the importance of paying particular attention to the younger generation; stresses that the EU should increase cooperation in the field of education, immediately broadening and increasing scholarship programmes and mobility of students by promoting university and high-school exchanges and public-private partnerships in the field of research; emphasises the need to advance the work on mutual recognition of qualifications and education systems with ENP partner countries; stresses the strong need for a structured information policy towards the citizens of the ENP partners concerning the possibility of participation in EU programmes;
Amendment 244 #
2011/2157(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 a (new)
Paragraph 20 a (new)
20a. Believes that the Euro- Mediterranean University (EMUNI) provides a unique platform and opportunity for strengthening cooperation in the area of higher education and student mobility with our southern neighbours, at a time when it is of particularly vital importance to deepen the relations with the southern partnership countries, especially with their younger generations; underlines, in this respect, that the EMUNI’s potential should be developed as much as possible;
Amendment 256 #
2011/2157(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
Paragraph 21
21. Believes that the EU should advance its work on visa facilitation and readmission agreements, with a view to moving – once all conditions are met – to a visa-free regime; stresses in this respect that the youth and student mobility should be treated as a priority; underlines that the provisions on asylum must be fully in line with international obligations and commitments and EU standards, especially in the human rights field;
Amendment 294 #
2011/2157(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24 a (new)
Paragraph 24 a (new)
24a. Believes that intercultural and inter- religious dialogue is crucial to enhancing mutual understanding, respect, solidarity and tolerance with and among the neighbourhood partner countries; calls for the proposed new ENP instruments to give particular consideration to their promotion;
Amendment 306 #
2011/2157(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 28
Paragraph 28
28. Underlines that the multilateral parliamentary assemblies, such as EURONEST and the Parliamentary Assembly of the Union for the Mediterranean (PA-UfM), ar should become crucial vectors of confidence- and coherence- building between the EU and the partner countries and among the partner countries themselves, and therefore greatlyshould contribute to the achievement of the goals of the EaP and the Union for the Mediterranean (UfM); invites the EEAS and the Commission to associate EURONEST members to the maximum extent possible with the multilateral structures and platforms of the EaP; insists on the need to recognise the PA- UfM as a legitimate parliamentary institution of the UfM; emphasises that a fully-fledged secretariat will impart increased coherence to the PA-UfM’s work and consistency with the ENP programmes planned for the southern regional dimension;
Amendment 7 #
2011/2032(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 12 a (new)
Citation 12 a (new)
– having regard to the Council conclusions of 13 December 2010 on "Democracy Support in the EU's External Relations – 2010 Progress Report and list of pilot countries",
Amendment 14 #
2011/2032(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 24
Citation 24
Amendment 15 #
2011/2032(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 25
Citation 25
– having regard to the establishment of thecreation of a post of Vice-President of the Commission/High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy (VP/HR) and an operational European External Action Service (EEAS), as onf 1 January 2011,
Amendment 22 #
2011/2032(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C
Recital C
C. whereas those elements are reflected in the 2009 and 2010 Council conclusions on ‘Democracy Support in the EU's External Relations’,
Amendment 24 #
2011/2032(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D
Recital D
D. whereas it is now clear that civil, culturpolitical, economic, politicsocial and socicultural rights are interdependent and mutually reinforcing, and whereas democratic governance isconstitutional democracies and democratic governance, based on the rule of law, are the best means ofor guaranteeing and protecting thoese rights and working to combat povertyenabling economic development,
Amendment 34 #
2011/2032(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital F
Recital F
F. whereas the Union has at its disposal a wide range of instruments for supporting democracy and human rights (including: political, economic and trade agreements and partnerships, which contain clauses on respect for human rights and democracy; the special incentive arrangement for sustainable development and good governance (GSP+); political dialogues; CFSP actions; ESDP missions; specialized financing instruments; twinning projects and election observation missions), but whereas it is essential to develop a coherent and more effective set of instruments tailored to the situation in each country,
Amendment 42 #
2011/2032(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital G
Recital G
G. whereas, despite frequent breaches of the human rights and democracy clauses and the failure of some third countries to honour the commitments made in the relevant agreements, the countries in question are rarely penalised, only very rarelyr held sufficiently accountable,
Amendment 49 #
2011/2032(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital H
Recital H
H. whereas the Union has a genuine policy of incentives in this area to demand compliance with human rights and democracy clauses with a view to providing leverage for reform, but whereas the full potential of those incentives has not been exploited for political reasonsused; whereas in theory there is no structurlegal impediment to using external financing instruments to support democratisation,
Amendment 57 #
2011/2032(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital J a (new)
Recital J a (new)
Ja. whereas political parties and freely and fairly elected parliaments are centrally important to each democracy and democratisation process, the support for, and application of, the EIDHR has not yet corresponded to the importance of these actors in the past,
Amendment 59 #
2011/2032(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital J b (new)
Recital J b (new)
Jb. whereas there is widespread consensus among the EU institutions about the multidimensional, complex and long term nature of democracy, but whereas the Commission and the Member States have not taken the full electoral cycle into account when programming and implementing measures in support of democracy,
Amendment 63 #
2011/2032(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Believes that only flourishing democracy in third countries can lay theconstitutional democracies, based on the rule of law, can function as a foundations for structural, balanced, legitimate partnerships withbetween third countries and the Union that are also in keeping with the needs and interests of both parties;
Amendment 74 #
2011/2032(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Notes that the events unfolding oin the southern shore of the MediterraneanNorth Africa and the Middle East have demonstrated the limitations of a focus on security and stability, which has failed to stamp out poverty and social injustice; believes that, although there has been economic growth, its benefits have not been distributed fairly; highlights the need for a paradigm shift aimed at the genuine consolidation of democracy on the basis of endogenous, sustainable and comprehensive development that benefits the population;
Amendment 84 #
2011/2032(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
Amendment 92 #
2011/2032(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Emphasises that it is essential to combine the two approaches to promoting democracy, namely the developmental approach, which focuses on socio- economic progress, and the political approach, which supports political pluralism and parliamentary democracy; calls for such support to the political dimension in third countries to consist of pluralist, institutional support rather than interference;
Amendment 93 #
2011/2032(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Recommends that international agreements, country strategy papers, action plans, the GSP+ programme and all other sources of reciprocal undertakings by the Union and third countries be tightened up by means of more clearly worded clauses on human rights and democracy, specific mechanisms in the event of non- compliance (based, at the very least, on those set out in the Cotonou Agreement), commitments coupled with detailed criteria for assessing the progress made, and a specific timetable for implementation; reaffirms that Parliament must supervise these aspects more closely; calls, therefore, for the Union to involve Parliament at every stage in the conclusion, application and suspension of international agreements with third countries;
Amendment 105 #
2011/2032(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
Amendment 110 #
2011/2032(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
Amendment 120 #
2011/2032(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Recommends, in the case of the most problematic partnerships, that the Union refrain from isolating the countries concerned, instead conducting relations with them on the basis of appropriate and effective conditionality serving as a genuine incentive to democratic reform, and that it verify that such cooperation genuinely benefits the population; endorses the ‘more for more’ approach outlined in the communication entitled ‘A partnership for democracy and shared prosperity with the southern Mediterranean’; believes that, by the same token, the Union should not hesitate to reassign funds previously earmarked for countries whose governments fail to honour their commitments in the area of democratic governance;
Amendment 131 #
2011/2032(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Subheading 2
Subheading 2
Amendment 132 #
2011/2032(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. Underlines that the EU consists of 27 Member States, each with their own form of democracy, shaped by history, culture and circumstances; stresses that the EU itself represents a form of supranational democracy that is unique in the world; emphasises that all are equally valid and their individual characteristics enrich democracy in Europe, and underlines that the same is true for democracies in other parts of the world; emphasises that there is hence no single model of and not one blueprint for democracy, but this does not mean that shared principles for what constitutes democracy do not exist;
Amendment 133 #
2011/2032(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 b (new)
Paragraph 7 b (new)
Amendment 134 #
2011/2032(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 b – point a (new)
Paragraph 7 b – point a (new)
7 ba. Recalls that human rights and democracy are inextricably connected; only in a democracy can individuals fully enjoy their human rights and fundamental freedoms; only when human rights are respected, can democracy exist;
Amendment 135 #
2011/2032(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 b – point b (new)
Paragraph 7 b – point b (new)
7 bb. Recalls that the rule of law must prevail, ensuring equality before the law and recognizing private property rights, the absence of arbitrary interference by public authorities, both legally and in practice; therefore requires public institutions to exercise their powers through transparent and accountable elected and public officials, and stresses that an independent and impartial judiciary is indispensable;
Amendment 136 #
2011/2032(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 b – point c (new)
Paragraph 7 b – point c (new)
7 bc. Stresses that equality and non- discrimination are of vital importance and that everyone is entitled to enjoyment of all human rights without discrimination as to race, sex language, religion, political or other opinion, national or social origin, birth or other status; and that democracy should ensure the rights of all, including the rights of persons belonging to minorities, of indigenous people and other vulnerable groups; equally that the ability of men and women to participate on equal terms in political life and in decision- making is a prerequisite of genuine democracy;
Amendment 137 #
2011/2032(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 b – point d (new)
Paragraph 7 b – point d (new)
Amendment 138 #
2011/2032(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 b – point e (new)
Paragraph 7 b – point e (new)
7 be. Stresses that all citizens have the right to periodically vote in free and fair elections and to run for public office;
Amendment 139 #
2011/2032(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 b – point f (new)
Paragraph 7 b – point f (new)
7 bf. Insists that freedom of opinion and expression on political, social, and economic matters, defined broadly, without the risk of state punishment, is a universal right, as is the possibility of seeking out diverse sources of information;
Amendment 140 #
2011/2032(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 b – point g (new)
Paragraph 7 b – point g (new)
7 bg. Believes that all citizens have the right to form independent associations and organisations, including independent political parties and interest groups;
Amendment 141 #
2011/2032(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 b – point h (new)
Paragraph 7 b – point h (new)
7 bh. Stresses that political parties and the range of political views, interests, regional or communal affiliations that they represent are of vital importance; that political parties need to operate freely from interference by government and executive officials; that elected representatives, whether they support or oppose the government, need the authority and resources to debate and approve legislation and national budgets, to hold government to account for the conduct of public administration and the use of funds; that strong parliaments as the public forum for negotiating peacefully competitive concepts of political and social order and national legislative decision-making bodies are key to the experience of inclusive democracy;
Amendment 142 #
2011/2032(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 b – point i (new)
Paragraph 7 b – point i (new)
7 bi. Stresses that civil society organisations and non-state actors are a vital building block of a well-functioning democracy and are key to establishing a democratic culture deeply rooted in society; that they steer public demands and hold public authorities accountable for their actions;
Amendment 143 #
2011/2032(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 b – point j (new)
Paragraph 7 b – point j (new)
7 bj. Believes that independent and diverse media are essential for ensuring that a wide range of opinions and viewpoints are expressed and communicated to the public; and that free access to information, communication and uncensored access to the internet (internet freedom) are universal rights and indispensable for ensuring transparency and accountability in public life;
Amendment 144 #
2011/2032(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 b – point k (new)
Paragraph 7 b – point k (new)
7 bk. Holds that education about democratic values is important for sustaining democracy, as is age- appropriate participation in the decision- making inside educational institutions;
Amendment 145 #
2011/2032(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
Amendment 151 #
Amendment 152 #
2011/2032(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 a (new)
Paragraph 8 a (new)
8a. Welcomes the Union's decision to develop country strategies in the area of human rights; hopes that these will also cover democratisation, and calls for prompt implementation so that the Union can rapidly prepare a joint analysis of the situation and needs in each country, together with an action plan stating how the full use of EU instruments will complement these strategies;
Amendment 157 #
2011/2032(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 b (new)
Paragraph 8 b (new)
8b. Notes that the country strategy papers should shape all external policies pertaining to the country concerned, along with the use of EU instruments; calls for these to be made available to Parliament;
Amendment 158 #
2011/2032(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 c (new)
Paragraph 8 c (new)
8c. Welcomes the work done by the German political foundations, the Netherlands Institute for Multiparty Democracy, the Westminster Institute and other private foundations and institutes active in democratisation support targeted at political parties;
Amendment 163 #
2011/2032(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Acknowledges the efforts made by the Union, in many cases via the EIDHR, to support certain players working to effect democratic reform, including human rights defenders and independent media; stresses,regrets however, the needlittle effort made to strengthen the organisation of political parties without taking sides; calls for systematic support for new, freely and fairly democratically elected parliaments, especially in countries in transition and those to which the EU has sent election observation missions;
Amendment 166 #
2011/2032(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 a (new)
Paragraph 9 a (new)
9a. Emphasises that free and fair elections are vital, but cannot ensure consolidation of democracies themselves; emphasises the need for long-term and comprehensive efforts to build up and consolidate representative and well- functioning parliaments;
Amendment 170 #
2011/2032(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 b (new)
Paragraph 9 b (new)
9b. Calls upon the EEAS and the Commission to present an action plan on how to improve the work being done with political parties and elected parliaments either through the EIDHR or other available instruments, such as ENPI and DCI; calls upon the Commission to identify and present a model of assistance, financial or otherwise, that is less bureaucratic and cumbersome, and that will allow for the support of all relevant actors in the democratisation process;
Amendment 171 #
2011/2032(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 c (new)
Paragraph 9 c (new)
9c. Is prepared to discuss the establishment of a European Endowment for Democracy (EED) should the action plan not be sufficiently promising; considers that the US National Endowment for Democracy, as a cross- party agency at arm's length from the Administration while largely funded by it and reporting to Congress and answerable to it, represents a model for democracy assistance and projection that could be considered as the basis for an EED;
Amendment 172 #
2011/2032(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 d (new)
Paragraph 9 d (new)
9d. Acknowledges the efforts made by the European Parliament's Office for the Promotion of the Parliamentary Democracy (OPPD) to assist and support parliaments in new and emerging democracies as well as regional parliaments; acknowledges the OPPD’s contribution to building the institutional and administrative capacity of the parliaments of new and emerging democracies and its cooperation with UNDP and the IPU in this regard; encourages the OPPD to work on a global consensus on basic standards of good parliamentary practice;
Amendment 173 #
2011/2032(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 f (new)
Paragraph 9 f (new)
9f. Proposes to enlarge the mandate of the Election Coordination Group (ECG) to also include democracy support policies and encourages the OPPD to closely cooperate with the ECG;
Amendment 174 #
2011/2032(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 g (new)
Paragraph 9 g (new)
9g. Underlines the important role of third countries’ parliaments for democratic budget oversight and is convinced that any direct budget support provided by the Union has to be complemented by technical and political reinforcement of the oversight capacity of national parliaments; maintains that the Union should actively inform third countries’ parliaments of the scope of EU cooperation; and encourages the OPPD to take an active role in supporting parliaments with regard to democratic budgetary supervision;
Amendment 175 #
2011/2032(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 h (new)
Paragraph 9 h (new)
9h. Calls upon the EEAS and the EU Delegations to acknowledge the importance of increasing the awareness of EU Delegation officials of democracy actions and notably support for parliaments;
Amendment 176 #
2011/2032(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 e (new)
Paragraph 9 e (new)
9e. Underlines the importance of mainstreaming of democratisation policies in all the work of the European Parliament as well as the European Parliament delegations; also recognizes the importance of global interparliamentary cooperation on democratization policies through fora such as Parliamentarians for Global Action;
Amendment 177 #
2011/2032(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
Amendment 182 #
2011/2032(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
Amendment 192 #
2011/2032(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Calls forupon the Council and Commission to development of a genuine political strategy in relation to EU election observation missions, including submission of the political blueprint associated with each mission; demands that, two years after each mission, an assessment of the democratic progress made and those aspects needing further improvement be submitted during Parliament's annual human rights debate with the High Representative/Vice-President;
Amendment 202 #
2011/2032(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Stresses the importance, at the end of each election observation mission, of drawing up realistic and achievable recommendations, the implementation of which must be strongly supported by all the EU institutions and by the Member States; calls for EU institutions and the Member States to align themselves with the conclusions and for the Commission, the EEAS and the Member States to place special emphasis on supporting the implementation of such recommendations by means of cooperation;
Amendment 208 #
2011/2032(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
Amendment 214 #
Amendment 217 #
2011/2032(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
Amendment 227 #
2011/2032(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
Amendment 3 #
2011/2030(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 4 a (new)
Citation 4 a (new)
– having regard to the report submitted by the co-facilitators on the review of the Peacebuilding Commission entitled "Review of the United Nations peacebuilding architecture"1, __________________ 1 United Nations General Assembly Resolution A/64/868-S/2010/393, annex.
Amendment 15 #
2011/2030(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B a (new)
Recital B a (new)
Ba. whereas the EU is facing many challenges in a rapidly changing world which require a concerted international response; whereas, in this endeavour, the EU can draw on effective multilateralism, universal values of human rights, an open world economy based on internationally- agreed transparent and equitable rules and on its unique range of instruments,
Amendment 16 #
2011/2030(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C a (new)
Recital C a (new)
Ca. whereas Article 34 TEU obliges Member States of the European Union to coordinate their action in international organisations and at international conferences,
Amendment 18 #
2011/2030(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C b (new)
Recital C b (new)
Cb. whereas the Lisbon Treaty enables the Union to take on an international role commensurate with its prominent economic status and its ambitions as well as to organise itself in such a way as to be an effective global player, competent to share responsibility for global security and to take the lead in defining common multilaterally-agreed responses to common challenges; whereas a clear identification of its strategic interests and objectives is also required for the Union to be able to act effectively,
Amendment 35 #
2011/2030(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point b a (new)
Paragraph 1 – point b a (new)
(ba) to seek better prioritisation and transmission channels between Brussels and the EU Delegation in New York, including a more enhanced cooperation with the Political and Security Committee as well as a clearer and more structured support system by EU Institutions in Brussels,
Amendment 36 #
2011/2030(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point b b (new)
Paragraph 1 – point b b (new)
(bb) to engage with the EU's strategic partners within the UN system; furthermore, to provide the strategic partnerships with a multilateral dimension by including global issues on the agendas of the EU's bilateral and multilateral summits,
Amendment 43 #
2011/2030(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point d
Paragraph 1 – point d
(d) to contribute to implementing the operationalisation of the new single composite gender architecture replacing the four existing UN gender entities within the framework of the ongoing system-wide coherence (SWC) process; to fully support UN Women in its role of promoting gender equality and to protect and empower women, including in conflict and post-crisis situations, working in close coordination with other parts of the UN system,
Amendment 44 #
2011/2030(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point d a (new)
Paragraph 1 – point d a (new)
(da) to contribute to improving the efficiency and transparency of the UN as well as enhancing the management of the UN financial resources,
Amendment 59 #
2011/2030(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point f a (new)
Paragraph 1 – point f a (new)
(fa) to continue to commit itself to consolidate conflict prevention, post- conflict recovery and reconstruction and to strengthen international security in accordance with the principles of the UN Charter, as well as to consolidate and support democracy, the rule of law, human rights and the principles of international law,
Amendment 67 #
2011/2030(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point h a (new)
Paragraph 1 – point h a (new)
(ha) to focus on ensuring national ownership of peacebuilding strategies, from initial design to implementation on the ground, drawing on best practices and success stories; to advance a cross-cutting development agenda where state-building is supported by well-articulated peacebuilding and development efforts with strong economic aspects at the centre,
Amendment 68 #
2011/2030(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point h b (new)
Paragraph 1 – point h b (new)
(hb) to help increase the deployment of female civilian experts and support national action plans in the spirit of UNSC Resolution 1325 and the action plan of the UN Secretary-General on ensuring women's participation in peacebuilding,
Amendment 69 #
2011/2030(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point h c (new)
Paragraph 1 – point h c (new)
(hc) to put more emphasis on the task of consolidating peace in post-conflict situations by providing strategic advice as well as harnessing expertise and financing from around the world to aid with recovery projects; to mobilise resources and new funding sources and to finance early recovery towards post- conflict reconstruction; to adequately address the root causes of conflict given that half of the countries where a peacekeeping operation was deployed relapsed into conflict within ten years of the departure of the peacekeeping operation,
Amendment 74 #
2011/2030(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point i a (new)
Paragraph 1 – point i a (new)
(ia) while recalling that the UNSC has primary responsibility for maintaining international peace and security, to stress the need for close cooperation between the EU and the UN in the area of civilian and military crisis management, and in particular in humanitarian relief operations; to strengthen efforts that EU MS make adequate contributions to UN missions and that they contribute in a coordinated fashion; to further explore ways in which the EU as a whole can better contribute to UN-led efforts, such as by launching EU rapid response bridging or over the horizon operations or providing an EU component of a larger UN mission,
Amendment 77 #
2011/2030(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point j a (new)
Paragraph 1 – point j a (new)
(ja) to contribute to the consolidation of progress achieved in the implementation of an African Peace and Security Architecture in order to address peace and security challenges on the African continent; to stress the importance of providing predictable and sustainable funding for African peace-support operations, the necessity of building local resilience capacities, and the determination to protect civilians in armed conflicts,
Amendment 78 #
2011/2030(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point j b (new)
Paragraph 1 – point j b (new)
(jb) given the regional dimension of conflicts on the African continent, to pursue efforts to reinforce relations with sub-regional organisations including ECOWAS, the Southern African Development Community (SADEC) and the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), and to involve them and the region's countries into crisis management,
Amendment 81 #
2011/2030(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point k a (new)
Paragraph 1 – point k a (new)
(ka) to pursue efforts to unlock the PBC's potential through a strengthened link with the field, so as to maximise the distinctive entry points of the PBC and UN teams on the ground who could benefit from its strategic guidance and political clout, particularly when it comes to institution- building,
Amendment 90 #
2011/2030(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point l a (new)
Paragraph 1 – point l a (new)
(la) to support the unequivocal undertaking by the nuclear-weapon states to accomplish the total elimination of their nuclear arsenals, leading to nuclear disarmament in accordance with commitments made under Article VI. of the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons,
Amendment 100 #
2011/2030(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point q
Paragraph 1 – point q
(q) to prepare for and actively participate in the review of the HRC and the follow-up to that review; to address the HRC's ability to tackle urgent situations involving serious human rights violations, to improve its capacity to implement existing international norms and standards and enhance its role as an early-warning and preventive mechanism able to prioritise and address the root causes of human rights violations with the aim of preventing fresh or further escalation of human rights violations, including through its support for capacity building for national human rights institutions; to seek ways of improving the HRC's election procedures in order to address the issue of the quality of HRC membership; to develop a viable working relationship between the HRC and the Third Committee, and between the HRC and the UNHCHR ,
Amendment 110 #
2011/2030(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point s a (new)
Paragraph 1 – point s a (new)
(sa) to define a strategy vis-à-vis countries which refuse to cooperate fully with the UN mechanisms and allow access by UN independent experts and Special Rapporteurs, whereby they would grant them full access to their territory and refrain from hampering their work; to work towards maintaining the independence of Special Procedures,
Amendment 36 #
2011/0415(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 8 a (new)
Recital 8 a (new)
(8a) In order to ensure the visibility of the Union's assistance towards the citizens of the beneficiary countries and those of the Union, there should where appropriate be proper, targeted communication and information by adequate means, with due account being had to the specificities of each instrument. Appropriate minimum requirements should be defined in this regard by the Commission in close cooperation with beneficiaries, and the respect of those requirements should be monitored. This provision should not apply to the EIDHR where the confidentiality of the beneficiaries is important.
Amendment 71 #
2011/0415(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point c
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point c
Amendment 84 #
2011/0415(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 2
Article 11 – paragraph 2
Amendment 98 #
2011/0415(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 15 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. An observer from the EIB shall take part in the committee's proceedings, with regard to questions concerning the EIB.
Amendment 69 #
2011/0413(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Title
Title
Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing an Instrument for StabilityCrisis Prevention and Response
Amendment 81 #
2011/0413(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6 a (new)
Recital 6 a (new)
(6a) Democracy and human rights have been placed at the forefront of the Union's relations with third countries and should thus be considered as principles and objectives under this instrument.
Amendment 102 #
2011/0413(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 3 a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. In order to truly ensure complementarity, synergies between the crisis-related actions of the Instrument for Stability and the future democracy- focused work of the European Endowment for Democracy should be ensured; The Commission should therefore engage in a structured dialogue with the European Parliament.
Amendment 152 #
2011/0413(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 a (new)
Article 11 a (new)
Article 11 a Representatives from the European Parliament shall take part in the Committee's proceedings.
Amendment 53 #
2011/0412(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 8 a (new)
Recital 8 a (new)
(8a) The European Endowment for Democracy (EED) takes into account the strengthened approach to democracy and human rights support developed in the context of the EU Neighbourhood Policy and the EU Agenda for Change and will increase the capacity to react both rapidly and consistently to developments concerning democracy and the rule of law.
Amendment 54 #
2011/0412(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 8 b (new)
Recital 8 b (new)
(8b) Human rights and democratization do not oppose one another, but whereas the EIDHR has a stronger focus on human rights protection and promotion, the future EED could, in synergy with the EIDHR, focus more on issues related to democratization.
Amendment 63 #
2011/0412(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11
Recital 11
(11) Union assistance under this Regulation is designed to complement the various other tools for implementing of Union policies on democracy and human rights, which range from political dialogue and diplomatic demarches to various instruments for financial and technical cooperation, including both geographic and thematic programmes. It will also complement the more crisis-related actions under the Instrument for Stability. The Commission should therefore engage in a structured dialogue with the European Parliament.
Amendment 67 #
2011/0412(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11 a (new)
Recital 11 a (new)
(11a) This requires specialised human resources on the ground, familiar with civil society development and grant- making, qualitatively and quantitatively.
Amendment 71 #
2011/0412(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 12
Recital 12
(12) Under this Regulation, the Union will provide assistance to address global, regional, national and local human rights and democratisation issues in partnership with civil society understood to span all types of social action b, namely individuals or groups that are independent from the state and active in the field ofall types of social actions that have an impact on human rights and democracy supporttization.
Amendment 74 #
2011/0412(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13
Recital 13
(13) Furthermore, whilst democracy and human rights objectives must be increasingly mainstreamed in all external assistance financing instruments, Union assistance under this Regulation will have a specific complementary and additional role by virtue of its global nature and its independence of action from the consent of third country governments and other public authorities. This will allow for cooperation and partnership with civil society on sensitive human rights and democracy issues possible, providing the flexibility to respond to changing circumstances. It shouldf other instruments do not apply, it may also provide Union capacity to articulate and support specific objectives and measures at international level which are neither geographically linked nor crisis related and which may require a transnational approach or involve operations both within the Union and in a range of third countries. Moreover, it will provide the necessary framework for operations, such as support for independent European Union election observation missions requiring policy coherence, a unified management system and common operating standards.
Amendment 86 #
2011/0412(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 15
Recital 15
(15) In such most difficult countries or situations and in order to address urgent protection needs of human rights defenders, the Union should be able to respond in a flexible and timely manner by means of ad hoc grants and specific imprest accounts for the EU Delegations. This will particularly be the case when the choice of procedural modalities could impact directly on the effectiveness of the measures or could subject beneficiaries to serious intimidation, retaliation or other types of risks.
Amendment 89 #
2011/0412(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 16
Recital 16
(16) European Union Election Observation Missions contribute significantly and successfully to democratic processes in third countries. However, the promotion of democracy extends far beyond the electoral process alone and thus the full electoral cycle should be taken into account. Expenditure for election observation missions should therefore not take up a disproportionate amount of the total funding available under this Regulation.
Amendment 127 #
2011/0412(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point b – point iii
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point b – point iii
(iii) the fight against racism and xenophobia and discrimination based on any ground, including sex, race, colour, ethnic or social origin, genetic features, language, religion or belief, political or any other opinion, membership of a national minority, property, birth, disability, age or sexual orientation or gender identity;
Amendment 133 #
2011/0412(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point b – point v a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point b – point v a (new)
(va) the rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and intersex (LGBTI) persons, including measures to decriminalise homosexuality, combat homophobic and transphobic violence and persecution, and promote freedom of assembly, association and expression for LGBTI people;
Amendment 154 #
2011/0412(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point d – point iv
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point d – point iv
(iv) by supporting measures aimed at the consistent integration of electoral processes into the democratic cycle and at implementing recommendations made by Union Election Observation Missions, in particular through the work of domestic civil society organisations;
Amendment 175 #
2011/0412(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 d (new)
Article 4 d (new)
Article 4d Types of financing In addition to the types of financing referred to in Article 4(1) of the Common Implementing Regulation, the Union's financial assistance under this instrument may be provided in accordance with the Financial Regulation also through the direct award of: (i) low-value grants to human rights defenders to finance urgent protection actions, without the need for co-funding; (ii) grants to finance, without the need for co-funding, actions in the most difficult conditions or situations referred to in Article 2(4) of the EIDHR where the publication of a call for proposals would be inappropriate. Such grants shall not exceed EUR 100.000 and shall have a duration of up to 18 months, which may be extended by a further six months in the case of objective and unforeseen obstacles to their implementation; (iia) grants through simplified calls for proposals and easily accessible to local organisations for a maximum of EUR 100 000; (iib) small multiannual operating grants awarded through the Delegations to support the structure and functioning of organisations, under specific circumstances; (iii) grants to: – the Office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights; – the European Inter-University Centre for Human Rights and Democratisation, providing a European Master's Degree in Human Rights and Democratisation and an EU-UN Fellowship Programme, and its associated network of universities delivering human rights postgraduate diplomas, fully accessible to nationals of third countries; - the International Criminal Court; - the doCip, Indigenous Peoples' Centre for Documentation, Research and Information, technical secretariat of UN mechanisms for indigenous peoples: - the European Endowment for Democracy; iv) framework partnership agreements
Amendment 182 #
2011/0412(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1
Article 5 – paragraph 1
The Commission shall be assisted by a Democracy and Human Rights Committee, hereinafter referred to as ‘the Committee’. That Committee shall be a committee within the meaning of Regulation (EU) No 182/2011. Representatives from the European Parliament shall take part in the Committee's proceedings.
Amendment 98 #
2011/0405(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 7 a (new)
Recital 7 a (new)
(7a) The European Endowment for Democracy (EED) takes into account the strengthened approach to democracy and human rights support developed in the context of the European Neighbourhood Policy and the European Agenda for Change and will increase the capacity to react both rapidly and consistently to developments concerning democracy and the rule of law.
Amendment 1756 #
2011/0401(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – Part 3 – point 6 a (new)
Annex 1 – Part 3 – point 6 a (new)
Amendment 6 #
2010/2298(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A
Recital A
Amendment 41 #
2010/2298(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital H
Recital H
H. whereas the 2010 voice and quota reform in the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank resulted in a significantn increase in the voice and representation of emerging market and developing countries in the IFIs, which was facilitated by European contributions, whereas the role played by the EU – notwithstanding the size of its contribution to the capital of those institutions – does not entirely correspond to its weight in the world economy and in world trade and whereas the current set-up of external representation carries high transaction and coordination costs,
Amendment 56 #
2010/2298(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Notes that the EU's mechanisms for building consensus and taking concerted action make it a role model for a rule- based global world order and therefore stresses the need to champion an international environment that will enable the EU to promote its agendavalues and interests; considers essential, with regard to the EU's aspiration to be a global actor and to safeguard its position, the ability to shape multilateral cooperation or lead collective action in addressing international challenges;
Amendment 63 #
2010/2298(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1 a. Underlines the sharp increase in political and humanitarian crises in the world which calls for improved and more preventive EU multilateral action; highlights therefore, the need for the EU to seize the moment and make better use of its foreign policy instruments so as to ensure better use of its leverage in multilateral organisations and to lead in addressing current and future international crises more effectively;
Amendment 89 #
2010/2298(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7 a. Stresses the need, in light of EU Member States' delayed and disjointed reaction to the political turmoil spreading through North Africa and the Middle East, to make better use of the institutional innovations of the Lisbon Treaty in order to act in a more rapid and coherent manner; in addition, highlights the need for the EU to improve its conflict prevention and crisis management skills in order to proactively address future crises;
Amendment 90 #
2010/2298(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Points out that EU Delegations servicing clusters of international organisations, i.e. in New York, Geneva, Rome, Vienna and Nairobi, need particularly substantial reinforcement in terms of skilled human resources in order to successfully and efficiently represent EU interests; equally underlines the need for complementary resources within the EEAS headquarters, particularly in its crisis management structures and the DG Global and Multilateral Issues;
Amendment 94 #
2010/2298(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 a (new)
Paragraph 8 a (new)
8 a. Acknowledges the key role of the EU in the ATALANTA anti-piracy mission where the EU naval force is taking a leading role in a multilateral context by supporting the African Union mission (AMISOM), and through in theatre coordination with NATO and national navies;
Amendment 106 #
2010/2298(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Stresses the need for a comprehensive reform of the UN Security Council by building, on the basis of athe first-ever negotiation text and widespread support for UNSC reform, a more cohesive position among EU Member States on the issues of legitimacy, composition, effectiveness and regional representation; reiterates the view that an EU seat in an enlarged UNSC remains a goal of the European Union; invites EU Member States on the UN Security Council to keep other EU Member States adequately informed of their positions and activities and share information about developments in the UNSC with other EU Member States; welcomes the newly established practice whereby a representative of the EU is generally invited to attend most scheduled UNSC deliberations and participate with some limited right to speak at the UNSCin order to achieve greater clarification on the UNSC's competences in relation to other UN bodies, a review of the UNSC's working methods as well as the addition of new permanent and non-permanent members – possibly on a temporary basis – so as to improve the UNSC's representativeness and legitimacy; underlines the need for a more cohesive position among EU Member States on these issues; reiterates the view that an EU seat in an enlarged UNSC remains a goal of the European Union;
Amendment 113 #
2010/2298(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 a (new)
Paragraph 12 a (new)
12 a. Invites EU Member States on the UN Security Council to keep other EU Member States adequately informed of their positions and activities and share information about developments in the UNSC with other EU Member States; welcomes the newly established practice whereby a representative of the EU is generally invited to attend most scheduled UNSC deliberations and participate with some limited right to speak at the UNSC;
Amendment 6 #
2010/2201(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital K
Recital K
K. whereas the amending Regulation of 2007 is aimed at the organisational convergence of political parties and their foundations at European level, while at the same time recognising the different tasks pursued by, respectively, political parties and political foundations,
Amendment 90 #
2010/2201(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 28 a (new)
Paragraph 28 a (new)
28a. Points out that in the context of this revision the limitation imposed on European political foundations to use their funds within the European Union should be removed; thereby enabling these Foundations to play a role within as well as beyond Europe focusing primarily on candidate and ENP countries;
Amendment 1 #
2010/2185(DEC)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Is of the opinion, on the basis of the data available, that discharge can be grantedConsidering the lack of available data, is of the opinion that the granting of the discharge to the Director of the European Chemicals Agency in respect of the implementation of ECHA's budget for the financial year 2009., should be postponed;
Amendment 2 #
2010/2185(DEC)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6 a. Urges the Commission to transmit to Parliament the internal audit reports for the European Chemicals Agency;
Amendment 3 #
2010/2185(DEC)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 b (new)
Paragraph 6 b (new)
6 b. Requests the European Court of Auditors to undertake performance audits on the European Chemicals Agency.
Amendment 6 #
2010/2179(DEC)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. On the basis of the dataConsidering the lack of available data, is of the opinion that the discharge can be grantshould be postponed to the Director of the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control in respect of implementation of the budget of the ECDC for the financial year 2009.;
Amendment 7 #
2010/2179(DEC)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Urges the Commission to transmit to Parliament the internal audit reports for the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control;
Amendment 8 #
2010/2179(DEC)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 b (new)
Paragraph 6 b (new)
6b. Requests the European Court of Auditors to undertake performance audits on the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control.
Amendment 4 #
2010/2178(DEC)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. On the basis of the dataConsidering the lack of available data, is of the opinion that the discharge can be grantshould be postponed to the Executive Director of the European Food Safety Authority in respect of implementation of the budget of the EFSA for the financial year 2009.;
Amendment 5 #
2010/2178(DEC)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Urges the Commission to transmit to Parliament the internal audit reports for the European Food Safety Authority;
Amendment 6 #
2010/2178(DEC)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 b (new)
Paragraph 6 b (new)
6b. Requests the European Court of Auditors to undertake performance audits on the European Food Safety Authority.
Amendment 1 #
2010/2173(DEC)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. On the basis of the dataConsidering the lack of available data, is of the opinion that the discharge can be grantshould be postponed to the Executive Director of the European Medicines Agency in respect of the implementation of the budget of the EMA for the financial year 2009.;
Amendment 5 #
2010/2173(DEC)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. Urges the Commission to transmit to Parliament the internal audit reports for the European Medicines Agency;
Amendment 6 #
2010/2173(DEC)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 b (new)
Paragraph 7 b (new)
7b. Requests the European Court of Auditors to undertake performance audits on the European Medicines Agency.
Amendment 3 #
2010/2170(DEC)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. On the basis of the dataConsidering the lack of available data, is of the opinion that the discharge can be grantshould be postponed to the Executive Director of the European Environment Agency in respect of implementation of the budget of the EEA for the financial year 2009.;
Amendment 4 #
2010/2170(DEC)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. Urges the Commission to transmit to Parliament the internal audit reports for the European Environment Agency;
Amendment 5 #
2010/2170(DEC)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 b (new)
Paragraph 7 b (new)
7b. Requests the European Court of Auditors to undertake performance audits on the European Environment Agency.
Amendment 2 #
2010/2142(DEC)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 13 a (new)
Paragraph 13 a (new)
13a. Considers that the current quantitative indicators of the EU General budget present only spending and not the efficiency or effectiveness of budget implementation.
Amendment 3 #
2010/2142(DEC)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 13 b (new)
Paragraph 13 b (new)
13b. Urges the Commission to annually report to Parliament within the discharge procedure on the efficiency and effectiveness of the projects and programmes implemented.
Amendment 60 #
2010/2124(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 a (new)
Paragraph 8 a (new)
8a. Recalls the VP/HR's statement to Parliament of 8 July 2010 on the basic organisation of the EEAS central administration, in which she committed herself to creating an appropriate structure for crisis management and peace building, in which the relevant units from the Commission transferred to the EEAS and dealing with planning and programming of crises response, conflict prevention and peace building, and the CSDP structures, would work in close cooperation and synergy, both under her direct responsibility and authority; recalls further that, in her letter of 7 September 2010 to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, the VP/HR stated her intention to create a dedicated crisis response and peace building department that would stand on an equal footing with other crisis management departments, such as the Crisis Management and Planning Directorate, the Civilian Planning and Conduct Capability, and the Military Staff, and would inter alia be tasked with the preparation of crisis response actions under the Stability Instrument; expects the VP/HR to swiftly implement these commitments; believes that, in order to provide the Union with effective, efficient and coherent crisis management and peace building structures, the different departments mentioned above should be brought together under a single Managing Director and a crisis management board should be established within the EEAS;
Amendment 201 #
2010/2050(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 a (new)
Paragraph 15 a (new)
15a. Expresses concern about the oppression of cultural, musical and artistic expression through censorship, prohibition, and the repression of artists, musicians, film directors, writers and poets;
Amendment 203 #
2010/2050(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 b (new)
Paragraph 15 b (new)
Amendment 204 #
2010/2050(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 c (new)
Paragraph 15 c (new)
15c. Welcomes steps taken by several Member States to provide shelter to those Iranian human rights defenders, dissidents, journalists, students, women, children and artists who are persecuted for their religious beliefs, expression, sexual orientation, or other forms of exercising their human rights;
Amendment 233 #
2010/2050(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Calls on the Commission, the Council and EU Member States to strengthenassess all enforcement mechanisms for the implementation of the EU Common Position - especially with regard to export licensing, custom and border controls, air cargo and shipping – in order to prevent Iran from evading the sanctions regime through third parties and locally registered front companiesbe able to give a realistic judgement of whether or not sanctions render the anticipated result;
Amendment 237 #
2010/2050(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 a (new)
Paragraph 18 a (new)
18a. Calls on the Commission, Council and U Member States to assess trade relations with Iran beyond sanctions, with the goal of limiting human rights violations through the export of technologies built according to European standards, including mobile phones, communication networks, (dual use) technologies, surveillance technologies and software for internet scanning and censorship and data mining, including data of a personal nature, to Iran; asks the Commission to table a proposal for a regulation on a new licensing system if this review suggests that legislative action is needed;
Amendment 240 #
2010/2050(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 b (new)
Paragraph 18 b (new)
18b. Calls on the Commission/Council to take immediate steps to ban the export of surveillance technology (especially monitoring centres) by EU companies to Iran;
Amendment 243 #
2010/2050(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Calls on the current Belgian Presidency and the forthcoming Hungarian Presidency to keep the Iranian nuclear file and the human rights of the Iranian people high on the agenda;
Amendment 298 #
2010/2050(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23 a (new)
Paragraph 23 a (new)
23a. Encourages transatlantic coordination and complementarity regarding Iran;
Amendment 101 #
2010/0816(NLE)
Proposal for a decision – amending act
Article 2 a (new)
Article 2 a (new)
Amendment 108 #
2010/0816(NLE)
Proposal for a decision – amending act
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – indent 3
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – indent 3
- the crisis management and planning directorate, the civilian planning and conduct capability, the European Union Military Staff and the European Union Situation Centre, placed under the directa directorate general for conflict prevention, crisis management and post- conflict management, supporting a comprehensive approach to peacebuilding and bringing together, on an equal footing, the relevant services of the Commission and the General Secretariat of the Council. The crisis management and planning directorate, the civilian planning and conduct capability, the European Union Military Staff and the European Union Situation Centre shall form part of the directorate general. The specific decision- making procedures applying in the fields of CFSP and CSDP shall be respected in accordance with Art. 31 and 42 (4) TEU and decisions in these fields shall be taken under the authority and responsibility of the High Representative in her capacity as High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy; t. The specificities of these structures, as well as the particularities of their functions, recruitment and the status of the staff shall be respected. recruitment and status of some of the staff of the crisis management and planning directorate, the civilian planning and conduct capability, the European Union Military Staff and the European Union Situation Centre shall be respected according to their function.
Amendment 125 #
2010/0816(NLE)
Proposal for a decision
Article 6 – paragraph 9 b (new)
Article 6 – paragraph 9 b (new)
9b. The High Representative shall lay down the rules on mobility so as to ensure that the members of the staff of the EEAS are subject to a high degree of mobility. Specific modalities shall apply to some of the personnel referred to in Article 4 (3), third indent, according to their function. In principle, all EEAS staff shall periodically serve in Union delegations. The High Representative shall establish rules to that effect.
Amendment 131 #
2010/0816(NLE)
Proposal for a decision
Article 8 – paragraph 1
Article 8 – paragraph 1
1. In the framework of the management ofThe EU external cooperation programmes, which remain are under the responsibility of the Commission, the High Representative and the EEAS shall contribute to the programming and management cycle for the following geographic and thematic instruments, on the basis of the policy objectives set out in the said instruments: - the Development Cooperation Instrument, - the European Development Fund, - the European Instrument for Democracy and Human Rights, - the European Neighbourhood and Partnership Instrument, - the Instrument for Cooperation with Industrialised Countries, - the Instrument for Nuclear Safety Cooperation without prejudice to the role of the Commission and of the EEAS in programming as set out in the following paragraphs.
Amendment 132 #
2010/0816(NLE)
Proposal for a decision
Article 8 – paragraph 2
Article 8 – paragraph 2
2. In accordance with Article 3, throughout the whole cycle of programming, planning and implementation of thesThe High Representative shall ensure overall political coordination of the EU's external action, ensuring the unity, consistency and effectiveness of the EU’s external action in particular through the external assistance instruments,: - the High Representative and the EEAS shall work with the relevant members and services of the Commission. All proposals for decision will be prepared through Commission procedures and submitted to the Commission for decisionDevelopment Cooperation Instrument, - the European Development Fund, - the European Instrument for Democracy and Human Rights, - the European Neighbourhood and Partnership Instrument, - the Instrument for Cooperation with Industrialised Countries, - the Instrument for Nuclear Safety Cooperation, - the Instrument for Stability.
Amendment 138 #
2010/0816(NLE)
Proposal for a decision
Article 8 – paragraph 5 a (new)
Article 8 – paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. The Commission, under the authority of the High Representative in her capacity as Vice-President of the Commission, shall be responsible for the CFSP budget, the Instrument for Stability, the Instrument for Cooperation with Industrialised Countries, the Communication and Public Diplomacy as well as the Election Observation Missions.1 1 The Commission will make a declaration to the effect that the High Representative will have the necessary authority in this area, in full respect of the Financial Regulation.
Amendment 139 #
2010/0816(NLE)
Proposal for a decision
Article 8 – paragraph 5 b (new)
Article 8 – paragraph 5 b (new)
5b. With regard to the Instrument for Stability, the planning, programming and implementation shall be carried out in conformity with Regulation (EC) No 1717/2006, within the relevant EEAS services and under the direct authority of the High Representative in her capacity as Vice President of the Commission, outside the direct chain of command established for the CSDP structures listed in Article 4, Paragraph 3, third indent.
Amendment 43 #
2010/0101(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Recital 8
Recital 8
(8) In addition to the regional ceilings, the optional mandate of EUR 2 000 000 000 should be activated and allocated as an envelope to support EIB financing operations in the field of climate change mitigation and adaptation across the regions covered by the mandate. The EIB could contribute with its expertise and resources, in close cooperation with the Commission, to support public authorities as well as the private sector to address the challenge of climate change and to make the best possible use of available financing. For mitigation and adaptation projects, the resources of the EIB should be complemented where possible with concessional funds available under the EU budget, through the efficient and consistent blending of grants and loans for climate change financing in the context of EU external assistance.
Amendment 47 #
2010/0101(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Recital 9
Recital 9
(9) Some flexibility on regional allocation under the Climate Change Mitigation Mandate should be provided to allow for the fastest and most effective possible uptake of available financing within the 3- year period 2011- 2013. In the event that the total amount of financing operations under consideration would exceed the available EUR 2 billion, the Commission and the EIB should strive to ensure a balanced distribution across the regions covered, based on the established priorities for external aid under the General Mandate.
Amendment 49 #
2010/0101(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Recital 11
Recital 11
(11) In order to enhance the coherence of the mandate, strengthen the focus of the EIB external financing activity on supporting EU policies, and for the maximum benefit of beneficiaries, this decision should set out horizontal high- level objectives in the mandate for EIB financing operations across all eligible countries, building on the comparative strengths of the EIB in areas where it has a well-proven track record. In all regions covered by this decision, the EIB should thus, if and when required, finance projects in the areas of climate change mitigation and adaptation, social and economic infrastructure (notably in transport, energy including renewable energy, energy security, environmental infrastructure including water and sanitation, as well as information and communication technology (ICT)), and local private sector development, in particular in support of small and medium- sized enterprises (SMEs). Within these areas, regional integration among partner countries, including economic integration between pre-accession countries, neighbouring countries and the EU, should be an underlying objective for EIB financing operations.
Amendment 51 #
2010/0101(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Recital 13
Recital 13
(13) Under this decision, the EIB should increase its development orientation in close coordination with the Commission and following the principles of the European Consensus on Development. This should be implemented through a number of concrete measures, in particular by reinforcing its capacity to appraise social and development aspects of projects, including human rights and conflict related risks, and by promoting local consultation. Moreover, it should increase its focus on sectors where it has sound expertise from financing operations within the EU and which will further the development of the country in question, such as environmental infrastructure including water and sanitation, sustainable transportation and climate change mitigation, particularly in renewable energy. The EIB should also progressively strengthen its activity in support of health and education as well as of climate change adaptation, where appropriate working in cooperation with other International Finance Institutions (IFIs) and European bilateral finance institutions (EBFIs). This will require access to concessional resources and a progressive increase in human resources devoted to EIB external activities. EIB activity should also be complementary to EU objectives and priorities relating to institution building and sector reforms. Finally, the EIB should define performance indicators which are linked to development aspects of the projects and their results.
Amendment 60 #
2010/0101(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Recital 23
Recital 23
(23) The practical measures for linking the general mandate objectives and their implementation will be set out in regional operational guidelines developed by the Commission together with the EIB, in consultllaboration with the EEAS on policy issues, as appropriate. These guidelines should take as a starting point the wider EU policy framework for each region, reflect EU country strategies and aim to ensure that EIB financing is complementary to corresponding EU assistance policies, programmes and instruments in the different regions. The guidelines should be provided to the European Parliament and Council in the framework of the annual reporting exercise on the EIB external mandate of the Commission.
Amendment 63 #
2010/0101(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Recital 29
Recital 29
(29) In its financing operations outside the EU that fall within the scope of this decision, the EIB should endeavour to further enhance coordination and cooperation with IFIs and EBFIs where relevant, including, where appropriate, cooperation on sector conditionality and mutual reliance on procedures, use of joint co-financing and participation in global initiatives, such as those promoting aid coordination and effectiveness. The above efforts are to be based on reciprocity between EIB and other institutions and require an equivalent effort by the EIB and other financial institutions to be implemented effectively. In particular, the modalities for the implementation of EIB financing in the Eastern Neighbourhood and Partnership countries, Central Asia and Turkey are set out in tripartite Memoranda of Understanding between the Commission, the EIB and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD). In line with the EIB's increasing role in furthering EU development objectives, the Commission and the EEAS should present a joint feasibility study on a possible merger of EIB and EBRD. Such study should be presented by the end of 2011.
Amendment 66 #
2010/0101(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) a Climate Change Mitigation Mandate of EUR 2 000 000 000
Amendment 69 #
2010/0101(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 2 – paragraph 4
Article 2 – paragraph 4
4. The Climate Change Mitigation Mandate shall cover EIB financing operations in all countries covered by this decision, where such EIB financing operations support the key EU policy objective of tackling climate change by supporting projects in climate change mitigation and adaptation which contribute to the overall objective of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), in particular by avoiding or reducing greenhouse gas emissions in the areas of renewable energy, energy efficiency and sustainable transport, or by increasing resilience to the adverse impacts of climate change on vulnerable countries, sectors and communities. The Climate Change Mitigation Mandate shall be implemented in close cooperation with the Commission, combining where possible and appropriate EIB financing with EU budget funds.
Amendment 72 #
2010/0101(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 2 – paragraph 5
Article 2 – paragraph 5
5. For the Climate Change Mitigation Mandate, the EIB shall nevertheless endeavour to ensure a balanced distribution of financing operations signed across the regions covered by Annex II of this decision, by the end of the period referred to in Article 1(4). In particular, the EIB will ensure that the region referred to under point A of Annex II does not receive more than 420% of the amount allocated to this Mandate, the region under point B not more than 530%, the region under point C not more than 340% and the region under point D not more than 10%.
Amendment 75 #
2010/0101(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 5 – paragraph 1
Article 5 – paragraph 1
1. The Commission shall develop, together with the EIB, regional operational guidelines for EIB financing under this decision. In drawing up tThese guidelines the Commission and the EIB will consultshall be prepared together with the European External Action Service (EEAS) on policy issues, as appropriate. The operational guidelines aim to ensure that EIB financing supports EU policies, and shall take as a starting point the wider EU regional policy framework set by the Commission and the EEAS, as appropriate. Notably, the operational guidelines will ensure that EIB financing is complementary to corresponding EU assistance policies, programmes and instruments in the different regions, taking into accountin line with European Parliament resolutions and Council decisions and conclusions. The Commission will inform the European Parliament and the Council of the guidelines established. Within the framework set out by the operational guidelines, the EIB shall define corresponding financing strategies and ensure their implementation.
Amendment 82 #
2010/0101(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 7 a (new)
Article 7 a (new)
The European Commission and the EEAS shall present a joint study on possible synergies and efficiency gains that could be achieved by a merger of EIB and EBRD. This study shall be presented by the end of 2011.
Amendment 83 #
2010/0101(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 8 – paragraph 2
Article 8 – paragraph 2
2. The cooperation referred to in paragraph 1 shall be facilitated by coordination, carried out notably in the context of Memoranda of Understanding or other EU regional cooperation frameworks, where appropriate, between the Commission, the EEAS, the EIB and the main international financial institutions and European bilateral finance institutions operating in the different regions.
Amendment 85 #
2010/0101(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 9 – paragraph 2
Article 9 – paragraph 2
2. For the purposes of paragraph 1, the West Bank and Gaza Strip is represented by the Palestinian Authority and Kosovo under United Nations Security Council Resolution 1244 (1999) by the United Nations Mission in Kosovo, or an administration designated in the guidelines referred to under Article 5 of this Decisionthe Government of the Republic of Kosovo.
Amendment 91 #
2010/0101(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 14 – paragraph 1
Article 14 – paragraph 1
The Commission shall present a final report on the application of this decision by 31 OctoDecember 20143.
Amendment 98 #
2010/0101(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Annex II – point B – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Annex II – point B – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Algeria, Egypt, the West Bank and the Gaza Strip, Israel, Jordan, Lebanon, Libya (*), Morocco, Syria, Tunisia.
Amendment 99 #
2010/0101(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Annex II – point B – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
Annex II – point B – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
Eastern Europe: Republic of Moldova, Ukraine, Belarus (*);
Amendment 100 #
2010/0101(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Annex II – point C – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
Annex II – point C – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
Asia (excluding Central Asia): Afghanistan (*), Bangladesh, Bhutan (*), Brunei, Cambodia (*), China (including Hong Kong and Macao Special Administrative Regions), India, Indonesia, Iraq, South Korea, Laos, Malaysia, Maldives, Mongolia, Nepal, Pakistan, the Philippines, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Taiwan (*), Thailand, Vietnam, Yemen (*).
Amendment 13 #
2010/0054(COD)
Proposal for a regulation – amending act
Recital 1
Recital 1
(1) Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (hereinafter the Financial Regulation), lays down the budgetary principles and financial rules which should be respected in all legislative acts. It is necessary to amend certain provisions of the Financial Regulation in order to take account of the amendments introduced by the Treaty of Lisbon and of the establishment of the European External Action Service, pursuant to Council decision 2010/427/EU of 26 July 20101 establishing the organisation and functioning of the European External Action Service. 1 OJ L 201, 3.8.2010, p.30.
Amendment 21 #
2009/2134(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Proposes that 25 MEPsa number of Members, corresponding to at least one-tenth of the maximum permissible number of MEPs, will be elected by a single constituency formed of the whole territory of the European Union; pan- European lists would be composed of candidates drawn from at least one third of the States, and may ensure an adequate gender representation; each elector would be enabled to cast one vote for the EU- wide list in addition to their vote for the national or regional list:, and seats would be allocated without a minimum threshold in accordance with the D’Hondt method; further, proposes that an electoral authority be established at EU level in order to regulate the conduct and to verify the result of the election taking place from the pan-European list;
Amendment 69 #
2009/2134(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Proposes that an additional 25 MEPs will be elected by a single constituency 1 The Sainte-Laguë method uses divisors of 1, 3, 5, 7, etc, and was used in the 2009 European elections in Germany, Latvia and Sweden. It produces a slightly more proportional result than the D'Hondt method. number of Members, corresponding to at least one-tenth of the maximum permissible number of MEPs, will be elected by a single constituency formed of the whole territory of the European Union; transnational lists will be composed of candidates drawn from at least one third of the States, and will be gender-balanced; each elector will be enabled to cast one vote for the EU-wide list in addition to their vote for the national or regional list: voting for the EU constituency will be in accordance with the preferential semi-open list system (whereby votes are allotted either to the party list or to individual candidates within a list);closed list system and seats will be allocated in accordance with the Sainte- Laguë method14; further, proposes that an electoral authority will be established at EU level in order to regulate the conduct and to verify the result of the election taking place from the EU- wide list;
Amendment 100 #
2009/2134(INI)
Article 14 – paragraph 2
2. The European Parliament shall be composed of representatives of the Union's citizens. They shall not exceed seven hundred and fifty in number, plus the President. Representation of citizens shall be degressively proportional, with a minimum threshold of six members per Member State. No Member State shall be allocated more than ninety-six seats. The European Council shall adopt by unanimity, on the initiative of the European Parliament and with its consent, a decision establishing the composition of the European Parliament, respecting the principles referred to in the first subparagraph2a. The distribution of those seats among the States shall be reviewed regularly in accordance with a formula based on the total resident population of the States. Not later than twelve months before the end of the mandate of each Parliament the European Council shall adopt by unanimity, on the initiative of the European Parliament and with its consent, a decision on the basis of this formula on the redistribution of seats. 2b. Out of the 751 seats, a number of Members corresponding to at least one- tenth of the maximum permissible number of Members of the European Parliament shall be allocated to a single constituency comprising the entire territory of the Union.
Amendment 119 #
2009/2134(INI)
Article 2 b (new)
Amendment 43 #
2009/2133(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8 a (new)
Paragraph 8 a (new)
8a. Recommends the launch of a process of streamlining existing EU representations at multilateral fora such as the Council and Commission offices at the United Nations; suggests that the possibility be examined of setting up EU delegations at multilateral fora where no such delegation currently exists and where there is a practical need for an EU presence, such as at NATO and the OSCE;
Amendment 12 #
2008/2241(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Strongly believes that the European Union can make an impact only if it speaks with one voice, if it is equipped with appropriate instruments, if it further strengthens its cooperation with the UN while placing emphasis on common approaches and policies such as effective multilateralism, and if it is granted the robust democratic legitimacy which results from parliamentary scrutiny; believes in this respect that the committees on foreign affairs and defence of the Member States’ national parliaments should meet regularly, under the auspices of the European Parliament, in order to scrutinise the main developments in the CFSP;
Amendment 23 #
2008/2241(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Believes that the coming months provide a unique opportunity for the EU to work out a new transatlantic agenda with the incoming US administration, including the long pending reform of the United Nations, covering strategic issues of common concern, such as a new global order, the financial crisis, the establishment of a deep and comprehensive transatlantic market, climate change, energy security, the situation in the Middle East, Iran and Afghanistan, the fight against terrorism and organised crime, and the Millennium Development Goals;
Amendment 14 #
2008/2199(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital F
Recital F
F. whereas the transatlantic partnership is founded on shared core values such as democracy, human rights, the rule of law and international institutions as well as opencommon goals such as open markets, integrating economies and sustainable development,
Amendment 29 #
2008/2199(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital H
Recital H
H. whereas in an increasingly global, complex and changing world, it is in the interests of both partners, the EU and the US, to shape the international environment together and to confront in unison common threats and challenges in the new scenario of a global, complex and changing world, on the basis of international law and multilateral institutions, in particular the UN system,
Amendment 32 #
2008/2199(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital I
Recital I
I. whereas it is necessary to involve emerging players in responsibility for the world order, because, as the then presidential candidate Barack Obama said in Berlin in July 2008, "no one nation, no matter how large or powerful", can defeat global challenges alone,
Amendment 42 #
2008/2199(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Congratulates PresidentBarack Obama on his election; recalls the speech as President of the United States of America; recalls his emphatic commitment to the transatlantic partnership made byin him ins Berlin speech in July 2008, in which he said that "America has no better partner than Europe" and added that now was the time to join together to meet the challenges of the 21st century; reiterates its invitation to President Obama to address the HouseEuropean Parliament in plenary during his first official visit to Europe;
Amendment 45 #
2008/2199(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Is convinced that more and closer EU- US coordinated action is very beneficial for the international communityion in fields such as foreign affairs, international trade or climate change will be very beneficial for the international community; urges all Member States also to improve the coordination of their own position vis-à- vis the US institutions with which they work; urges the Czech Presidency of the Council and the Commission to work with the new US administration on a common agenda of close cooperationshort and long-term goals with regard to both bilateral matters and global and regional issues and conflicts;
Amendment 51 #
2008/2199(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Amendment 52 #
2008/2199(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Underlines that the current momentum should also be used in order to improve and renew the framework of the transatlantic relationship; insists on the need to replace the existing NTA of 1995 with a new Transatlantic Partnership Agreement, providing a more stable and a more up-to-date basis for the relationship; recommends that negotiations be commenced as soon as possible so that the agreement can come into force independently of further progress in the process of ratification of the Lisbon Treaty but be ready to function whether or not the Lisbon Treaty enters into force; calls on all EU Member States to better coordinate their common positions vis-à- vis the US institutions with which they work;
Amendment 57 #
2008/2199(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
Amendment 62 #
2008/2199(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Is convincedRecommends that the TEC, as the body responsible for enhancing economic integration and regulatory cooperation, should be included in theis new agreement;
Amendment 65 #
2008/2199(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
Amendment 75 #
2008/2199(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Considers that the Joint Parliamentary Committee should be kept informed byendowed with the right to conduct hearings with members of the TEC and the TPC about the work done by them, and that it should be able to submit proposalsprovide guidance to those Councils and to the EU-US summit; is of the view that both co-chairs of the Committee should be involved in the opening of meetings of both Councils;
Amendment 79 #
2008/2199(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Underlines that thise transatlantic partnership must be backed up by a deep understanding of the parties'closer ties between our civil societies; insists on the need to increase academic exchanges among students frombetween both sides so as to ensure that present and future generations gain mutual understanding and remain committed to this partnership;
Amendment 82 #
2008/2199(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Urges both partners to promote effective multilateralism, involving emerging players in a spirit of shared responsibility for the global order, respect for international law and common problems; iInsists that the EU and the US pursuincrease their efforts to accomplish the UN Reform Agenda, including the reform of the UN Security Council and of other multilateral fora within the global architecture;
Amendment 98 #
2008/2199(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Draws attention to the National Intelligence Council (NIC) report entitled "Global Trends 2025: A Transformed World", and, given the need for long-term strategic thinking on policy issues within the EU institutions, urges the Czech and Swedishcurrent and upcoming EU Presidencies to strive to establish a system of analysis similar to that used by the NIC, in order to identify long-term trends from an EU perspective; believesis convinced that this step will facilitate dialogue on the main strategic issues facinged by the transatlantic partnership in the long term;
Amendment 106 #
2008/2199(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Underlines that a peaceful settlement of the Middle East conflict is vital, and hopes that it will represen for the stability of the whole region, and hopes that one of the most urgent priorities of the new US administration, will be to help ease tensions between Israel and its neighbours, to prevent a flare-up of new conflicts and to revive serious negotiations, while coordinating closely with the EU and engaging in the Quartet; emphasises that both partners should strivepress for intensification of the negotiations based on the road map and the Annapolis Conference achievements, aimed at arriving at a two-state solution; urges both partners to redouble their efforts, also within the Quartet and in their dealings with Arab countries, so that a ceasefire in Gaza may be quickly achieved;
Amendment 139 #
2008/2199(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25
Paragraph 25
25. Recommends also Urges bothe promotion of a common approach to other major geopolitical players such as China, India or Japan, as well as to the various cartners to strive towards a common and coordinated approach to all these issues, identifying how work involved in crisis management in third countrises cand problems in sub-Saharan Africa be shared, backed up or complemented;
Amendment 143 #
2008/2199(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26
Paragraph 26
26. Underlines the importance of NATO as the cornerstone of transatlantic security; welcomes the decision by the European Council in December 2008 to strengthen the strategic partnership between the EU and NATO, and calls on both partners to accelerate the creation of an EU-NATO high-level group in order to improve cooperation between the two organisations; suggests that discussions be held on the value of a Euro-Atlantic Security Strategy that could define common security concerns and interests;
Amendment 1 #
2008/2186(DEC)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Notes the Court's assessment that the supervisory and control systems for external relations, enlargement and humanitarian aid are partially effective; accepts that many of the errors detected concern advance payments and are then rectified when final payments are made; nevertheless, invites the Commission to undertake the necessary improvements in its monitoring and verification procedures, especially at the level of implementing organisations, without this leading to unnecessary administrative burdens for the end beneficiaries and recognises the progress made by the Commission and the United Nations to date;
Amendment 2 #
2008/2186(DEC)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
Amendment 4 #
2008/2111(INI)
Proposal for a recommendation
Recital E a (new)
Recital E a (new)
Ea. whereas 2008 is a crucial year for the efforts to eradicate poverty and achieve the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) worldwide by 2015, and whereas EU Member States should provide global leadership ahead of the relevant key meetings to be held in the second half of this year,
Amendment 5 #
2008/2111(INI)
Proposal for a recommendation
Recital E b (new)
Recital E b (new)
Eb. whereas, with regard to the achievement of the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs), EU efforts serve as an important catalyst and an example to other donors but will nevertheless still fall short, by EUR 75 billion, of the EU’s official development aid commitments by 2010,
Amendment 6 #
2008/2111(INI)
Proposal for a recommendation
Recital E c (new)
Recital E c (new)
Ec. whereas in sub-Saharan Africa many countries are not on track to meet any of the MDGs, and whereas in many middle- income countries too there are regions and ethnic groups made up of millions of people who are making unsatisfactory progress towards meeting the targets,
Amendment 7 #
2008/2111(INI)
Proposal for a recommendation
Recital E d (new)
Recital E d (new)
Ed. whereas soaring food prices and slowing global growth threaten to set back progress on the MDGs by an estimated 7 years unless further investment is made in the agricultural sector and the agro-food industry in developing countries,
Amendment 10 #
2008/2111(INI)
Proposal for a recommendation
Recital G
Recital G
G. whereas the UN Department for Peacekeeping Operations currently manages 1720 field operations involving over 100 000 troops, half of which are deployed in Africa,
Amendment 11 #
2008/2111(INI)
Proposal for a recommendation
Recital G a (new)
Recital G a (new)
Ga. whereas the Court of First Instance of the European Communities and the Council of Europe have found that the UN system of terrorist blacklists, imposing targeted sanctions on certain persons and entities with a view to combating terrorism, infringes certain fundamental rights and constitutes a violation of fundamental freedoms,
Amendment 15 #
2008/2111(INI)
Proposal for a recommendation
Paragraph 1 – point a
Paragraph 1 – point a
(a) calls for the Union’s political priorities for the next UN General Assembly session to be the subject of an in-depth, wide- ranging debate in Brussels, with the active involvement of the European Parliament, and to be spelt out in a formal position of the Council,
Amendment 20 #
2008/2111(INI)
Proposal for a recommendation
Paragraph 1 – point c
Paragraph 1 – point c
(c) believes that the coordination of EU Member States’ positions within the United Nations should generally begin in the relevant working groups of the Council, thus making it easier for New York diplomats to achieve a common position on specific issues in the UN bodies and allowing more time for consultations and negotiations with other regional blocgroupings or countries belonging to such other blocgroupings,
Amendment 23 #
2008/2111(INI)
Proposal for a recommendation
Paragraph 1 – point d
Paragraph 1 – point d
(d) invites the Council and the Commission to consider, with a view to ratification of the Lisbon Treaty, a reorganisation of their offices in New York and Geneva which guarantees optimal coordination and synergy between Community policies, programmes and funds and the instruments and missions comprised in the Union’s Common Foreign and Security Policy,
Amendment 26 #
2008/2111(INI)
Proposal for a recommendation
Paragraph 1 – point e
Paragraph 1 – point e
(e) urges the Council and the Commission to study in depth the implications which the Treaty of Lisbon has for the Union’s future representation at the United Nations, and calls on EU Member States to commit themselves clearly and unequivocally to ensuring that the Union enjoys adequate visibility and authority within the UN bodies and fora,
Amendment 28 #
2008/2111(INI)
Proposal for a recommendation
Paragraph 1 – point f
Paragraph 1 – point f
(f) calls equally on Member States to seek a review of the current structure of geopolitical blocregional groupings within the United Nations in order to ensure that this reflects the membership of the European Union resulting from the last enlargement,
Amendment 51 #
2008/2111(INI)
Proposal for a recommendation
Paragraph 1 – point p a (new)
Paragraph 1 – point p a (new)
(pa) calls on the Council to sustain efforts aimed at increasing the accountability of UN member states in the field of human rights by increasing the efficiency of the Universal Peer Review, notably by tightening up procedures to avoid deliberate obstruction or diversionary tactics and ensuring that relevant NGOs have their say in the proceedings,
Amendment 58 #
2008/2111(INI)
Proposal for a recommendation
Paragraph 1 – point t
Paragraph 1 – point t
(t) takes the view that EU Member States should collectively support a strengthening of the role of the PBC in relation to UN agencies, funds and programmes andthe UN system, ensure that its recommendations are adequately taken into account inby the relevant governing bodies; is convinced that similar steps should be taken in order to establish closer linksUN bodies and advocate increased synergies between the PBC and UN agencies, funds and programmes; stresses the importance of closer cooperation between the PBC and international financial institutions actively involved in countries emerging from conflict,
Amendment 60 #
2008/2111(INI)
Proposal for a recommendation
Paragraph 1 – point u
Paragraph 1 – point u
(u) urges EU Member States in the Security Council to facilitate consultation of the PBC on the mandate of integrated peace-building operationreferral of new countries to the Peacebuilding Commission and on the mandate of integrated peace-building operations, in particular with a view to ensuring a smooth transition, in due course, from peacekeeping to peacebuilding; welcomes in this respect the fact that the Peacebuilding Support Office is associated with the integrated mission planning process,
Amendment 61 #
2008/2111(INI)
Proposal for a recommendation
Paragraph 1 – point v
Paragraph 1 – point v
(v) considers it essential that, besides improving coordination between actors, ensuring predictable financing and extending the international attention paid to post-conflict countries, the PBC should also address, in conjunction with the relevant UN departments, the need to improve the organisation’s learning capacity in the field of peacebuilding,
Amendment 79 #
2008/2111(INI)
Proposal for a recommendation
Paragraph 1 – point x
Paragraph 1 – point x
(x) calls onurges the Council to continue its effsupports to achieve the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) and is, in this context, concerned by the scale of the current food crisis and the impact it could have on the achievement of the MDGs;he calls by President Barroso and Commissioner Louis Michel for Member States to draw up clear, binding national timetables and budgets to increase real aid in order to reach the promised caolls on the Council to ensure that the UN is granted the means necessary to tackle this crisisective target of 0.56% of gross national income in 2010 and 0.7% in 2015,
Amendment 82 #
2008/2111(INI)
Proposal for a recommendation
Paragraph 1 – point x a (new)
Paragraph 1 – point x a (new)
(xa) reminds Member States that no further new promises or new procedures are needed in order to achieve the MDGs, and that the focus must be on meeting the promises and pledges already made and scaling up the existing procedures,
Amendment 84 #
2008/2111(INI)
Proposal for a recommendation
Paragraph 1 – point x b (new)
Paragraph 1 – point x b (new)
(xb) notes the continued need for the crisis in human resources to be addressed if the three health MDGs are to be put back on track, and calls on the EU Member States to implement their Action Plan to address the critical shortage of health workers in developing countries and ensure that they make every effort to strengthen universal, integrated health systems which respond to local needs, in addition to their increased support of vertical initiatives targeting infectious diseases (MDG 6),
Amendment 86 #
2008/2111(INI)
Proposal for a recommendation
Paragraph 1 – point x c (new)
Paragraph 1 – point x c (new)
(xc) considers that gender equality (MDG 3) is an essential element in efforts to meet the MDG targets and recommends that EU Member States urgently address the global financing gap for the achievement of MDG 3; notes that, alongside education, the empowerment of women significantly contributes to the improvement of MDG 4 on child mortality and MDG 5 on maternal health, which are critical indicators of overall progress in development,
Amendment 88 #
2008/2111(INI)
Proposal for a recommendation
Paragraph 1 – point x d (new)
Paragraph 1 – point x d (new)
(xd) notes that, despite significant progress towards universal primary education in recent years, some 77 million children of primary school age were still not in school in 2007, the majority of them girls; therefore calls on the EU Member States to address the increased financial needs to support education, including in conflict-affected fragile states,
Amendment 89 #
2008/2111(INI)
Proposal for a recommendation
Paragraph 1 – point x e (new)
Paragraph 1 – point x e (new)
(xe) recommends that the Council and EU Member States renew discussions about debt relief at the UN level, with a view to redefining debt sustainability criteria in such a way as to promote the advancement of development goals rather than debt reimbursement,
Amendment 90 #
2008/2111(INI)
Proposal for a recommendation
Paragraph 1 – point x f (new)
Paragraph 1 – point x f (new)
(xf) recommends that the Council and the EU Member States encourage a UN-wide discussion on how to ensure that efforts and targets on climate change reinforce the attainment of the MDGs; and notes that much greater contributions to adaptation funds are required in order to ‘climate-proof’ development in the poorest countries,
Amendment 91 #
2008/2111(INI)
Proposal for a recommendation
Paragraph 1 – point -y a (new)
Paragraph 1 – point -y a (new)
(-ya) calls on the Council and particularly on those EU Member States which are permanent or non-permanent members of the United Nations Security Council to advocate a revision of the UN sanctions system (terrorists’ blacklists) to bring it into line with the obligations of the United Nations Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (UNCCPR), in particular via the establishment of appropriate notification and appeal procedures,
Amendment 93 #
2008/2111(INI)
Proposal for a recommendation
Paragraph 1 – point -y b (new)
Paragraph 1 – point -y b (new)
(-yb) calls on the EU Member States to launch, within the UN and prior to the Review Conference, a debate on the challenges faced by the International Criminal Court which may undermine the Court’s effectiveness,
Amendment 99 #
2008/2111(INI)
Proposal for a recommendation
Paragraph 1 – point aa
Paragraph 1 – point aa
(aa) is concerned byabout the stalemate in disarmament-related talks and negotiations, particularly with regard to cluster bombs, depleted uraniumnegotiations on such issues as a fissile material cut-off treaty and a verification protocol for the biological weapons convention as well as a lack of movement in ratifying the Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty; nevertheless recognises that the 63rd UN session offers the EU an excellent opportunity to show leadership in promoting ratification and universalisation of the recently agreed treaty banning cluster munitions, and the arms trade; urges the Council to bring these tin opening negotiations with a view to the conclusion of an International Arms Trade Treaty and an international treaty imposing a global ban on depleted uranium weapons; urges the EU, and also the UN, to make use of this year’s 40th anniversary of the Non-Proliferation Treaty to launch negotiations on a Nuclear Weapons Convention; calkls back onto the UN agendaon the EU and the UN to continue their efforts towards strengthening the UN Programme of Action on Small Arms and Light Weapons, and expanding the scope of the Ottawa Treaty banning landmines,
Amendment 103 #
2008/0018(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 3 a (new)
Recital 3 a (new)
(3a) Another important objective of the new system to be established by this Directive is to encourage and in certain cases to ensure that dangerous substances and materials used in toys are replaced by less dangerous substances or technologies where suitable economically and technically viable alternatives are available.
Amendment 332 #
2008/0018(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex II – Part III – point 5
Annex II – Part III – point 5
5. Substances or preparations classified as CMR category 3 according to Directive 67/548/EEC may be used in toys if use of the substance has been evaluated by the relevant Scientific Committee and found to be safe, in particular in view of exposure, and following a Decision as referred to in Article 45 (2) and provided that they are not prohibited for uses in consumer articles under Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 (REACH). Annex IIb lists the CMR category 3 substances prohibited.
Amendment 333 #
2008/0018(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex II – Part III – point 5 a (new)
Annex II – Part III – point 5 a (new)
5a. Manufacturers may continue placing toys on the market containing the substances classified as CMR according to Directive 67/548/EEC for which a request has been submitted and until a decision is adopted.
Amendment 101 #
2007/2267(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Hopes that increased efforts on the part of Croatia and enhanced support by the EU institutions can still lead to the timely finalisation of an accession treaty in time for Parliament to consider it before the next elections in June 2009, so as to start the ratification process as early as possible;
Amendment 127 #
2007/0280(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 38 b (new)
Article 38 b (new)
Amendment 40 #
2007/0279(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 34
Recital 34
(34) The list in the Annex of defence related products should be updated in conformity with the Common Military List of the European Union (CML). Because of rapid technological development in the arms and security field, use of the list should be interpreted in keeping with the times, and with current technical capabilities, where necessary.
Amendment 68 #
2007/0279(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 5 - paragraph 1 - point a
Article 5 - paragraph 1 - point a
(a) the recipient is part of the armed forces or another agency of government of a Member State;
Amendment 69 #
2007/0279(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 5 - paragraph 1 - point b a (new)
Article 5 - paragraph 1 - point b a (new)
(ba) the recipient is the original supplier of defence-related products transferred under licences within the meaning of Article 5(1)(a) or (b), Article 6 or Article 7 and received by the recipient for repair and/or maintenance purposes. The competent authorities shall be notified;
Amendment 70 #
2007/0279(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 5 - paragraph 1 - point b b (new)
Article 5 - paragraph 1 - point b b (new)
(bb) the transfer involves transferring the relevant defence-related product, and/or relevant data concerning the product, back to the originating country by a predetermined time limit for the sole purpose of product research or demonstration or of exhibiting the defence-related product.
Amendment 84 #
2007/0279(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 10 - paragraph 1
Article 10 - paragraph 1
1. Member States shall ensure thatIt shall be the responsibility of recipients of defence related products, when applying for an export licence, confirmto prove to the competent authorities, in cases where such products received under a transfer licence from another Member State have export limitations attached to them, that they have respected the terms of those limitations. Member States shall verify compliance with any export limitations.
Amendment 85 #
2007/0279(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 10 - paragraph 2
Article 10 - paragraph 2
2. Where consent from the originating Member State for the contemplated export is requiredhas been requested by one or more recipients but has not yet been obtainedgiven, Member States shall consult the originating Member Statemay consult the originating Member State. Following that consultation, if a Member State does not obtain the required consent for that export from the originating Member State, the export shall not take place. In such cases, the Commission and the other Member States shall be informed accordingly.
Amendment 33 #
2007/0196(COD)
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Recital 23
Recital 23
(23) The universal and public service requirements and the common minimum standards that follow from them need to be further strengthened to make sure that all consumers can benefit from competition and fairer prices. A key aspect in supplying customers is access to objective and transparent consumption data, and consumers must have access to their dataconsumption data, associated prices and service costs so that they can invite competitors to make an offer based on these data. Consumers also should have the right to be properly informed about their energy consumption. Regularly provided information and the prepayment should be adequate and reflect their actual consumption of natural gas. Information provided at least on a quarterly basis to consumers on energy costs will create incentives for energy savings because it will give customers direct feedback on the effects of investment in energy efficiency and change of behaviour.
Amendment 57 #
2007/0196(COD)
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Article 1 – point 3
Article 1 – point 3
Directive 2003/55/EC
Article 5a – paragraph 4
Article 5a – paragraph 4
4. The Commission mayshall adopt guidelinmeasures for regional solidarity cooperation within one year after the entry into force of this Directive. This measure, designed to amend non-essential elements of this Directive by supplementing it, shall be adopted in accordance with the regulatory procedure with scrutiny referred to in Article 30 (3).
Amendment 68 #
2007/0196(COD)
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Article 1 – point 14
Article 1 – point 14
Directive 2003/55/EC
Article 24c – paragraph 1 – point (i)
Article 24c – paragraph 1 – point (i)
(i) monitoring the level of effective market opening and competition at wholesale and retail levels, including on natural gas exchanges, household prices, switching rates, disconnection ratesadequate prepayment conditions reflecting the actual consumption, connection and disconnection rates, maintenance charges, and household complaints in an agreed format, as well as any distortion or restriction of competition in cooperation with competition authorities, including providing any relevant information, bringing any relevant cases to the attention of the relevant competition authorities;
Amendment 70 #
2007/0196(COD)
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Article 1 – point 14
Article 1 – point 14
Directive 2003/55/EC
Article 24c – paragraph 1 – point (l)
Article 24c – paragraph 1 – point (l)
(l) without prejudice to the competence of other national regulatory authorities, ensuring, across the EU, even and transparent high standards of public service for natural gas, consumers including citizens, and ensuring the protection of vulnerable customers, and that all consumer protection measures set out in Annex A are effective;
Amendment 72 #
2007/0196(COD)
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Article 1 – point 14
Article 1 – point 14
Directive 2003/55/EC
Article 24c – paragraph 1 – point (n)
Article 24c – paragraph 1 – point (n)
(n) ensuring access to customer consumption data, the application of a harmonised format for consumption data and the access to including on prices and any related expenditure, the application of an easily understandable harmonised format for such data, adequate prepayment that reflects the actual consumption and prompt access for all customers to such data under paragraph (h) of Annex A;
Amendment 15 #
2007/0195(COD)
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Recital 21
Recital 21
(21) The universal and public service requirements and the common minimum standards that follow from them need to be further strengthened to make sure that all consumers can benefit from competition and fairer prices. A key aspect in supplying customers is access to objective and transparent consumption data, and consumers must have access to their dataconsumption data, associated prices and service costs so that they can invite competitors to make an offer based on these data. Consumers also should have the right to be properly informed about their energy consumption. Regularly provided information and the prepayment should be adequate and reflect their actual consumption of electricity. Information provided at least on a quarterly basis to consumers on energy costs will create incentives for energy savings because it will give customers direct feedback on the effects of investment in energy efficiency and change of behaviour.
Amendment 20 #
2007/0195(COD)
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Recital 21 e (new)
Recital 21 e (new)
(21e) Member States should ensure the proper provision of individual meters (smart metering), as provided for in Directive 2006/32/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 5 April 2006 on energy end-use efficiency and energy services1, in order to give consumers accurate information about energy consumption and to secure end- user efficiency. __________ 1 OJ L 114, 27.4.2006, p. 64.
Amendment 49 #
2007/0195(COD)
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Article 1 – point 2
Article 1 – point 2
Directive 2003/54/EC
Article 3 – paragraph 10
Article 3 – paragraph 10
10. The Commission mayshall adopt guidelinmeasures for the implementation of this Article within one year after the entry into force of this Directive. Thisose measures, designed to amend non-essential elements of this Directive by supplementing it, shall be adopted in accordance with the regulatory procedure with scrutiny referred to in Article 27b(3).
Amendment 53 #
2007/0195(COD)
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Article 1 – point 4
Article 1 – point 4
Directive 2003/54/EC
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. In order to ensure the independence of transmission system operators, Member States shall ensure that as from [date of transposition plus one year] vertically integrated undertakings have to comply: - either with the provisions of Articles 8, 8a and 8b; or - with the provisions of Articles 8a, 8b and 8c. In the case of compliance with the provisions of Articles 8, 8a and 8b, Member States shall ensure that as from [date of transposition plus one year]:
Amendment 65 #
2007/0195(COD)
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Article 1 – point 12
Article 1 – point 12
Directive 2003/54/EC
Article 22 c – paragraph 1 – point (i)
Article 22 c – paragraph 1 – point (i)
(i) monitoring the level of effective market opening and competition at wholesale and retail levels, including on electricity exchanges, household prices, switching rates, disconnection ratadequate prepayment conditions reflecting actual consumption, connection and disconnection rates, maintenance charges and household complaints in an agreed format, as well as any distortion or restriction of competition in cooperation with competition authorities, including providing any relevant information, bringing any relevant cases to the attention of the relevant competition authorities;
Amendment 66 #
2007/0195(COD)
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Article 1 – point 12
Article 1 – point 12
Directive 2003/54/EC
Article 22 c – paragraph 1 – point (m)
Article 22 c – paragraph 1 – point (m)
(m) ensuring access to customer consumption data, the application of a harmonised format for consumption data and the access to including on prices and any related expenditure, the application of an easily understandable harmonised format for such data, adequate prepayment that reflects actual consumption and prompt access for all customers to such data under paragraph (h) of Annex A;
Amendment 75 #
2007/0195(COD)
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Article 1 – point 14 a (new)
Article 1 – point 14 a (new)
Directive 2003/54/EC
Article 28 – paragraph 3 a (new)
Article 28 – paragraph 3 a (new)
(14a) In Article 28, the following paragraph shall be inserted: "3a. By [date of transposition plus three years] the Commission shall review the provisions concerning the unbundling of transmission systems and their impact on the functioning of the internal market for electricity. It shall in particular examine to what extent the option of effective and efficient unbundling set out in Article 8c has proven to be successful in obtaining fair and effective competition in the internal market for electricity. The Commission shall present the results of that review in the context of the report referred to in paragraph 1. The report shall consider, in particular, the need for the Commission to propose amendments to this Directive, and whether Article 8 is to be made obligatory for all Member States in order to ensure that fair and effective competition in the internal market for electricity is obtained. The conclusion as to whether a modification is necessary or not shall be accompanied by a detailed statement of reasons. If necessary, the report shall be accompanied by a legislative proposal."
Amendment 84 #
2007/0195(COD)
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Article 1 – point 15
Article 1 – point 15
Directive 2003/54/EC
Annex A – point (i)
Annex A – point (i)
(i) shall be properly informed every month of actual electricity consumption and costs, and shall have easy access to this information throughout the month. No additional costs can be charged to the consumer for this service.