21 Amendments of Armando FRANÇA related to 2008/2331(INI)
Amendment 10 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas lregalular migration represents an opportunity from which both migrants, their countries of origin (which benefit from their migrants' remittances), and Member States may benefit; whereas, however, progress in the area of lregalular migration must go hand-in-hand with effective action on combating illegal immigrationrregular immigration, recalling notably that such immigration encourages the existence of criminal humam trafficking rings,
Amendment 13 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital B b (new)
Recital B b (new)
Bb. whereas migrants have played a vital role in the development of the EU and the European project in recent decades, and it is essential to recognise both their importance and the fact that the Union continues to need migrants' labour,
Amendment 14 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital B c (new)
Recital B c (new)
Bc. whereas a genuine common migration policy for the Community must be based not only on the fight against irregular migration but also on cooperation with third countries and transit countries and on an appropriate policy for the integration of migrants,
Amendment 24 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Reiterates that the management of migration requires genuine partnership and cooperation with third countries of origin and transit and the involvement of regional and local authorities;
Amendment 28 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Considers that immigration into the EU is not the solution to overcome the challenges faced by developing countries and that a common immigration policy must be flanked with an effective development policypolicy for the development of the countries of origin;
Amendment 40 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Considers that lregalular migration iscontinues to be necessary in order to address Europe's demographic, labour market and skills needs; it also contributes to the development of third countries, particularly through migrant remittances; calls for the implementation of secure systems which facilitate these financial transfers to third countries;
Amendment 41 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Considers that lregalular migration could also constitute an alternative to illegalrregular immigration as it offers a legal, safe and organised entry route to the European Union;
Amendment 55 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Reiterates the need to increase the attractiveness of the EU for highly qualified workers, taking account of the implications that this may have on brain drain in countries of origin, which may be mitigated through, in particular, temporary or circular migration and cooperation agreements with the countries of origin;
Amendment 61 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Calls on the Commission to make more information available in countries of origin on the possibilities of lregalular migration as well as on the rights and obligations of migrants once they live in the EU;
Amendment 71 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Supports integration efforts of lregalular migrants as well as beneficiaries of international protection, taking into account respect for the identity and values of the EU and its Member States, including the respect for human rights, the rule of law, democracy, tolerance and equality; acknowledges that integration is more difficult to achieve in countriMember States which are facing significant migratory pressures, but must nonetheless not to be abandoned as an objective;
Amendment 81 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Stresses that integration should be based on social inclusion, anti- discrimination, equal opportunities, education, training, cultural diversity, intercultural dialogue and diversity management in schools and the workplace, and should be grounded in appropriate programmes of an innovative nature backed up by suitable levels of funding;
Amendment 113 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Deeply regrets that, despite repeated calls by Parliament, progress in combating illegalrregular immigration remains slow and insufficient;
Amendment 117 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Expresses its shock at the human tragedy that is caused by illegal migratory sea routes, notably in the Union's southern maritime borders, where boat people leave the African shores on perilous journeys towards Europe; strongly calls for urgent action to stop this human tragedy once and for all and to reinforce dialogue and cooperation with the countries of origin;
Amendment 119 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 a (new)
Paragraph 17 a (new)
17a. Believes it is essential to reinforce the channels of dialogue with the countries of origin and establish cooperation agreements with those countries, with the aim of eliminating the inhuman and catastrophic phenomenon of irregular migration;
Amendment 145 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24
Paragraph 24
24. Recalls that illegalrregular immigration is often operated by criminal networks which have, so far, proved to be more effective than common European action; is convinced that this cynical network is responsible for the death of hundreds of people whose lives are lost at sea every year; calls, therefore, on the Commission and on Council to redouble their efforts in the fight against organised crime and human trafficking;
Amendment 156 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25
Paragraph 25
25. Considers that migrants who are illegally staying on the territory of the Member States and who are not entitled to international protection have to be required to leave; welcomes in this regard, the adoption of the Return Directive and urges Member States to transpose it as soon as possibleBelieves that the EU must encourage and stimulate third-country governments to assume their responsibilities and cooperation with the Member States in fighting irregular migration; calls on Member States to ensure that returns are conducted with due regard to the law and the dignity of the persons involved, giving due preference to voluntary return;
Amendment 161 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26
Paragraph 26
26. Calls on the Commission to pursue the effective enforcement of the obligation of third countries to readmit their nationals who are staying illegalrregularly on EU territory, as envisaged in Article 13 of the Cotonou Agreement of 23 June 2000; calls for the strengthening of these provisions during negotiations on the new ACP (African, Caribbean and Pacific States) Agreement;
Amendment 164 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27
Paragraph 27
27. Stresses the need for a genuine European dimension in return policy through the mutual recognition of return decisions; uUrges more co-operation among Member States in the implementation of returns and the strengthening of the role of FRONTEX in joint return operations, and in ensuring dignified and humane conditions in the detention centres;
Amendment 167 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 28
Paragraph 28
28. Calls for the strengthening of co- operation, including through consular co- operation, with countries of origin and transit to facilitate readmission procedures, and calls on the Commission to evaluate existing readmission agreements with a view to facilitating their implementation and to draw lessons for the negotiation of future agreements;
Amendment 183 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 32
Paragraph 32
32. Regrets that cooperation with third countries has not achieved sufficient results, with the notable exception of Spain's co-operation with third countries, such as Senegal; calls for targeted support for third countries of transit and origin to help them build an effective border management capacitysystem, involving FRONTEX in border assistance missions in those countries;
Amendment 191 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 33
Paragraph 33
33. Stresses that the dialogue and all agreements with countries of origin and transit should include chapters on co- operation on immigration aimed at promoting development and preventing talent flight, and calls for an ambitious policy of integration with third countries on police and judicial co-operation to combat international criminal organisations engaged in human trafficking and to bring the persons concerned to justice; calls also on the Commission to intensify its support, including financial and technical assistance, in favour of third countries;