Activities of Sajjad KARIM related to 2009/2142(INI)
Plenary speeches (1)
Better lawmaking
Amendments (7)
Amendment 2 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas correct application of the principles of subsidiarity and proportionality is essential for the proper functioning of the European Union and for its institutions activities to meet the expectations of its citizens, companies operating in the internal market and national and local government, and to ensure that decisions are taken as closely as possible to the citizen,
Amendment 3 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital G
Recital G
G. whereas consultations with all interested parties, in particular social partners, are of fundamental importance in the preparation of draft legislation (including impact assessments),
Amendment 4 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph - 1 a (new)
Paragraph - 1 a (new)
- 1 a. Emphasises that European institutions must respect the principles of subsidiarity and proportionality when formulating proposals and observe the criteria laid down in the Protocol on the application of the principles of subsidiarity and proportionality annexed to the Treaty on the functioning of the European Union,
Amendment 5 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph - 1 b (new)
Paragraph - 1 b (new)
- 1 b. Stresses that all draft legislation must include reasons for concluding that the objective can be better achieved by EU action and substantiated by qualitative and, wherever possible, quantitative indicators, in accordance with the above- mentioned Protocol,
Amendment 8 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 a (new)
Paragraph 8 a (new)
8 a. Reminds the Commission that all legislative proposals should be accompanied by an impact assessment which addresses whether the legislation would be appropriate according to the principle of subsidiarity,
Amendment 12 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Recognises the need, in the light of experience to date, for a revision of the Interinstitutional Common Approach to Impact Assessment and encourages all institutions to fulfil their commitments regarding impact assessments; draws attention to the conclusions of the Conference of Committee Chairs working document in this connection; encourages the initiatives of Parliament committees to invite the Commission to present all impact assessments so that they can be scrutinised fully by the relevant committees at the outset and before the first exchange of views;
Amendment 16 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Stresses, in particular, the need to examine the social and economic effects of legislative proposals, including their impact on the European labour market and living standards;