5 Amendments of Francisco José MILLÁN MON related to 2012/2025(INI)
Amendment 40 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital E
Recital E
E. whereas the prospect of accession has a significant impact on the socio-political, economic and cultural landscape of the countries wishing to join the EU, and acts as a powerful incentive for pursuachieving the necessary political, economic and legislative reforms and the strengthening of peace, stability and reconciliation based on good neighbourly relations; whereas this makesanks to this power to bring about change enlargement is the essence of the EU’s soft power and an important element of its external action;
Amendment 89 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Points out that the EU continues to be attractive, amongst other things because of its unique combination of economic dynamism with a social model, and regrets that this social dimension has been largely neglected in the enlargement process; invites the Commission to reflect on possible options, including developing a set of social criteria, to address this deficiency and foster positive social transformation in the future EU Member States; stresses that failure to comply with the EU’s common basic social standards constitutes a form of social dumping which is detrimental to European enterprises and workers;
Amendment 138 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 bis (new)
Paragraph 6 bis (new)
6 a. Stresses the importance of the concept of integration capability, which includes the following elements: that the Union's capability to maintain its momentum in achieving its political goals should not be prejudiced by the acceding State; the development of an institutional framework capable of effective governance; adequate resources to meet the challenges of social and economic cohesion and for EU common policy, and also a comprehensive communication strategy in the terms defined in subsequent paragraphs;
Amendment 251 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Is of the opinion that, in order to maintain the support of the EU’s citizens for further enlargement and the commitment of the citizens of the candidate and potential candidate countries to continue with reforms, it is crucial to provide them with clear and comprehensive information on the political, socio-economic and cultural benefits of enlargement; considers it essential, in particular, to explain to the public how the pursuit of the enlargement policy has brought in its wake new investment and export opportunities for the older Member States, and how it can contribute to achieving the EU’s objectives in terms of tackling the economic crisis, creating jobs, protecting the environment and mitigating the effects of climate change, and enhancing security, while at the same time accelerating the reform agenda and improving living conditions in the enlargement countries for the benefit of all European citizens; stresses the need to target, as a priority in this regard, young people and trade uby promoting, inter alia, the inclusion - at secondary-school level or equivalent - a specific subject on the background, objectives and functioning of the European Unions, as well as its enlargement processes and also stresses the need to target key opinion-formers such as journalists, representatives of civil society and economic actors and trade unions;
Amendment 274 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Recalls that the process is not concluded with the simple transposition of the acquis, and stresses the importance of effective implementation; considers that in order to maintain the credibility of the accession conditions, existing Member States should also be assessed for their continued compliance with the EU’s fundamental values and the fulfilment of their commitments concerning the functioning of democratic institutions and the rule of law; calls on the Commission to produce a detailed proposal for a monitoring mechanism, building on the provisions of Article 7 TEU and Article 258 TFEU;