63 Amendments of Armando FRANÇA
Amendment 24 #
2009/0802(CNS)
Recital 18
Amendment 25 #
2009/0802(CNS)
Recital 18 a (new)
Amendment 26 #
2009/0802(CNS)
Article 15 a (new)
Amendment 10 #
2008/2331(INI)
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 #
2008/2331(INI)
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 #
2008/2331(INI)
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 #
2008/2331(INI)
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 #
2008/2331(INI)
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 #
2008/2331(INI)
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 #
2008/2331(INI)
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 #
2008/2331(INI)
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 #
2008/2331(INI)
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 #
2008/2331(INI)
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 #
2008/2331(INI)
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 #
2008/2331(INI)
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 #
2008/2331(INI)
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 #
2008/2331(INI)
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 #
2008/2331(INI)
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 #
2008/2331(INI)
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 #
2008/2331(INI)
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 #
2008/2331(INI)
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 #
2008/2331(INI)
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 #
2008/2331(INI)
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 #
2008/2331(INI)
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;
Amendment 49 #
2008/0140(CNS)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 9
Recital 9
(9) Therefore, legislation should prohibit discrimination based on sex, racial or ethnic origin, religion or belief, disability, age or sexual orientation in a range of areas outside the labour market, including social protection, education and access to and supply of goods and services, including housing. It should provide for measures to ensure the equal access of persons with disabilities to the areas covered.
Amendment 56 #
2008/0140(CNS)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 12
Recital 12
(12) Discrimination, including multiple discrimination, is understood to include direct and indirect discrimination, harassment, instructions to discriminate and, denial of reasonable accommodation, discrimination based on assumptions and discrimination by association.
Amendment 58 #
2008/0140(CNS)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 12 a (new)
Recital 12 a (new)
(12a) Persons with disabilities include those who have long-term physical, mental, intellectual or sensory impairments which in interaction with various barriers may hinder their full and effective participation in society on an equal basis with others.
Amendment 64 #
2008/0140(CNS)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 12 b (new)
Recital 12 b (new)
(12b) Effective non-discriminatory access can be provided by a variety of means, including through "design for all" and through facilitating the use of assistive devices by persons with disabilities, including aids to mobility and access.
Amendment 67 #
2008/0140(CNS)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 13
Recital 13
(13) In implementing the principle of equal treatment irrespective of religion or belief, disability, age or sexual orientationAs discrimination can occur on multiple grounds, in implementing the principle of equal treatment, the Community should, in accordance with Articles 3(2) and 13 of the EC Treaty, aim to eliminate inequalities, and to promote equality between men and women, especially since women are often the victims of relating to sex, race or ethnic origin, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief, or age, or a combination of these, and to promote equality, whatever combination of the above mentioned characteristics. When implementing the provisions of this Directive, Member States should take into account multiple discrimination.
Amendment 80 #
2008/0140(CNS)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 15
Recital 15
(15) Actuarial and risk factors related to disability and to age are used in the provision of insurance, banking and other financial services. These should not be regarded as constituting discrimination where the factors are shown to be keydetermining factors for the assessment of risk.
Amendment 94 #
2008/0140(CNS)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 17
Recital 17
(17) While prohibiting discrimination, it is important to respect other fundamental rights and freedoms, including the protection of private and family life and transactions carried out in that context, the freedom of religion, and the freedom of association. This Directive is without prejudice to national laws on marital or family status, including on reproductive rights. It is also without prejudice to the secular nature of the State, state institutions or bodies, or education.
Amendment 109 #
2008/0140(CNS)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 18
Recital 18
(18) Member States are responsible for the organisation and content of education. The Commission Communication on Competences for the 21st Century: An Agenda for European Cooperation on Schools draws attention to the need for special attention to be paid to disadvantaged children and those with special educational needs. In particular national law may provideNotwithstanding the right to education, Member States may allow for differences in access to educational institutions based on religion or belief. Member States may also allow or prohibit the wearing or display of religious symbols at school when to require individuals, only on the basis of objective justifications, to act in good faith and with loyalty to the organization’s ethos and should not justify discrimination on any other ground.
Amendment 113 #
2008/0140(CNS)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 19
Recital 19
(19) The European Union in its Declaration No 11 on the status of churches and non- confessional organisations, annexed to the Final Act of the Amsterdam Treaty, has explicitly recognised that it respects and does not prejudice the status under national law of churches and religious associations or communities in the Member States and that it equally respects the status of philosophical and non-confessional organisations. Measures to enable persons with disabilities to have effective non- discriminatory access to the areas covered by this Directive play an important part in ensuring full equality in practice. Furthermore, individual measures of reasonable accommodation may be required in some cases to ensure such access. In neither case are measures required that would impose a disproportionate burden. In assessing whether the burden is disproportionate, account should be taken of a number of factors including the size, resources and nature of the organisation. The principle of reasonable accommodation and disproportionate burden are established in Directive 2000/78/EC and the UN Convention on Rights of Persons with Disabilities.
Amendment 117 #
2008/0140(CNS)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 19 a (new)
Recital 19 a (new)
(19a) Measures to enable persons with disabilities to have effective non- discriminatory access to the areas covered by this Directive play an important part in ensuring full equality in practice. Furthermore, individual measures of reasonable accommodation may be required in some cases to ensure such access. In neither case are measures required that would impose a disproportionate burden.
Amendment 129 #
2008/0140(CNS)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1
Article 1
1. This Directive lays down a framework for combating discrimination, including multiple discrimination, on the grounds of religion or belief, disability, age, or sexual orientation, with a view to putting into effect in the Member States the principle of equal treatment other than in the field of employment and occupation. 2. Multiple discrimination occurs when discrimination is (a) on any combination of the grounds of religion or belief, disability, age, or sexual orientation, or (b) any one or more of the grounds set out in Article 1(1), and also on the ground of any one or more of (i) sex (in so far as the matter complained of is within the material scope of Council Directive 2004/113/EC of 13 December 2004 implementing the principle of equal treatment between men and women in the access to and supply of goods and services as well as this Directive), (ii) racial or ethnic origin (in so far as the matter complained of is within the material scope of Council Directive 2000/43/EC of 29 June 2000 implementing the principle of equal treatment between persons irrespective of racial or ethnic origin as well as this Directive), or 3. In this Directive multiple discrimination and multiple grounds shall be construed accordingly.
Amendment 151 #
2008/0140(CNS)
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 3
Article 2 – paragraph 3
3. HNotwithstanding the freedom of speech, harassment shall be deemed to be a form of discrimination within the meaning of paragraph 1, when unwanted conduct related to any of the grounds referred to in Article 1 takes place with the purpose or effect of violating the dignity of a person and of creating an intimidating, hostile, degrading, humiliating or offensive environment.
Amendment 169 #
2008/0140(CNS)
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 6
Article 2 – paragraph 6
6. Notwithstanding paragraph 2, Member States may provide that differences of treatment on grounds of age shall not constitute discrimination, if, within the context of national law, they are objectively justified by a legitimate aim, and if the means of achieving that aim are appropriate and necessary. In particular, this Directive shall not preclude the fixing of a specific age for access to social benefits, education and certain goods or servicesortionate and necessary.
Amendment 195 #
2008/0140(CNS)
Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 1 - point d
Article 3 – paragraph 1 - point d
(d) Access to and supply of goods and other services which are available to the public, including housing. Subparagraph (d) shall apply to individuals only insofar as they are performing a professional or commercial activity.
Amendment 205 #
2008/0140(CNS)
Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 2
Article 3 – paragraph 2
Amendment 226 #
2008/0140(CNS)
Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 3
Article 3 – paragraph 3
3. This Directive is without prejudice to the responsibilities of Member States for the content of teaching, activities and the organisation of their educational systems, including the provision of special needs education. Notwithstanding the right to education, Member States may provideallow for differences in treatment in access to educational institutions based on religion or belief when to require individuals, only on the basis of objective justifications, to act in good faith and with loyalty to the organization’s ethos and should not justify discrimination on any other ground.
Amendment 245 #
2008/0140(CNS)
Proposal for a directive
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point a
a) The measures necessary to enable persons with disabilities to have effective non-discriminatory access to social protection, social advantages, health care, education and access to and supply of goods and services which are available to the public, including housing and transport, shall be provided by anticipation, including through appropriate modifications or adjustments. Such measures should not impose a disproportionate burden, nor require fundamental alteration of the social protection, social advantages, health care, education, or goods and services in question or require the provision of alternatives thereto.
Amendment 259 #
2008/0140(CNS)
Proposal for a directive
Article 4 – paragraph 2
Article 4 – paragraph 2
2. For the purposes of assessing whether measures necessary to comply with paragraph 1 would impose a disproportionate burden, account shall be taken, in particular, of the size and resources of the organisation, its nature, the estimated cost, the life cycle of the goods and services, and the possible benefits of increased access for persons with disabilities. The burden shall not be disproportionate when it is sufficiently remedied by measures existing within the framework of the equal treatment policy of the Member State concerned.
Amendment 301 #
2008/0140(CNS)
Proposal for a directive
Article 12 – paragraph 1
Article 12 – paragraph 1
1. Member States shall designate an independent functioning body or bodies for the promotion of equal treatment of all persons irrespective of their religion or belief, disability, age, or sexual orientation. These bodies may form part of agencies charged at national level with the defence of human rights or the safeguard of individuals' rights, includingthe rights under other Community acts including Directives 2000/43/EC and 2004/113/EC.
Amendment 324 #
2008/0140(CNS)
Proposal for a directive
Article 15 – paragraph 2
Article 15 – paragraph 2
2. In order to take account of particular conditions, Member States may, if necessary, establish that the obligacomply with the obligation to provide effective non-discriminatory access to existing infrastructures, policies or procedures within the meaning of article 4.1(a), Member States may, if necessary, have an additional period of 10 years [from the deadline for transposition] to provide effective access as set out in Article 4 has to bcomply with this provision. Member States wishing to use the additional period shall submit to the Commission a plan for progressive complianced with by … [at the latest] four [years after adoption]. the requirements found in article 4.1(a), including targets, means and timeline. Any Member States wishinghich chooses to use this additional period shall informreport annually to the Commission aton the latest by the date set down in paragraph 1 giving reasonssteps taken to provide effective non- discriminatory access and on the progress towards implementation of article 4(1)(a). The Commission shall report annually to the Council.
Amendment 327 #
2008/0140(CNS)
Proposal for a directive
Article 16 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 16 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. The European Commission shall propose a new directive in which all of the separate directives based on article 13 EC will be assembled by .... at the latest [2 years after adoption]. In this new directive all grounds for discrimination will enjoy the same level of protection.
Amendment 26 #
2008/0122(COD)
Proposal for a decision – amending act
Article 1 – point 1 – subpoint b – subpoint i
Article 1 – point 1 – subpoint b – subpoint i
Decision 2001/470/EC
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
'Where a Member State designates several contact points, it shall designate a main contact point among them and shall ensure that appropriate coordination mechanisms apply between them. The person designated as sole contact point or as main contact point of a Member State shall perform only the contact point functions provided for in this Decision to the exclusion of any other functions, in particular those referred to in paragraph 1(b), (c), (d) and (e).'
Amendment 30 #
2008/0122(COD)
Proposal for a decision – amending act
Article 1 – point 1 – subpoint c
Article 1 – point 1 – subpoint c
Decision 2001/470/EC
Article 2 – paragraph 3
Article 2 – paragraph 3
'3. The Member States shall identify the authorities referred to in points (b), (c) and (ec) of paragraph 1. For the purposes of point 1(e), where there is more than one association representing a legal profession in a Member State, it shall be the responsibility of that Member State to provide for appropriate representation of that profession on the Network.'
Amendment 34 #
2008/0122(COD)
Proposal for a decision – amending act
Article 1 – point 2 – subpoint b a (new)
Article 1 – point 2 – subpoint b a (new)
Decision 2001/470/EC
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point c
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point c
(ba) point (c) is replaced by the following: '(c) the establishment, maintenance and promotion of an information system for the public on judicial cooperation in civil and commercial matters in the European Union, relevant Community and international instruments and the domestic law of the Member States, with particular reference to access to justice. The main source of information is the Network's website. The information provided on the website must be regularly updated and respect the principle of multilingualism.'
Amendment 49 #
2008/0122(COD)
Proposal for a decision – amending act
Article 1 – point 5
Article 1 – point 5
Decision 2001/470/EC
Article 8 – paragraph 1
Article 8 – paragraph 1
1. The contact points shall respond to all requests on matters concerning judicial cooperation submitted to them without delay and at the latest within tfifteen days of receipt thereof. If a contact point cannot reply to a request within tfifteen days of receipt thereof, it shall inform the requester briefly of this fact, indicating how long it considers it will need to reply.
Amendment 55 #
2008/0122(COD)
Proposal for a decision – amending act
Article 1 – point 7
Article 1 – point 7
Decision 2001/470/EC
Article 11 a – paragraph 2
Article 11 a – paragraph 2
2. The accession countries and candidate countries may be invited to attend these meetings as observers. Third countries that are party to the Convention on jurisdiction and the recognition and enforcement of judgments in civil and commercial matters signed at Lugano on 30 October 2007 may alsinternational instruments on judicial cooperation in civil and commercial matters concluded by the European Community may also be invited to attend certain Network meetings as observers.
Amendment 61 #
2008/0122(COD)
Proposal for a decision – amending act
Article 1 – point 11
Article 1 – point 11
Decision 2001/470/EC
Article 13 a
Article 13 a
1. The Network's contact points shall gradually be made more accessible to the publiccontribute towards providing the public with general information, using the most appropriate technological facilities to inform it about the content and application of Community or international instruments on judicial cooperation in civil and commercial matters and, where necessary, to direct it to the authorities responsible for their actual application, in particular those referred to in Article 6. 2. For the purposes of paragraph 1, measures shall be taken to promote public awareness of the Network's website, and its updating shall be ensured through the provision of relevant information on a regular basis.'
Amendment 1 #
2007/2261(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to implement an ‘intelligence-led policy’ of cross-border police cooperation in the field of sport, including the exchange of information and intelligence between security services, while ensuring respect for freedom, fundamental rights and data protection rules;
Amendment 2 #
2007/2261(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Points out that sport (and, in particular, certain forms of sport which have already been professionalised) have become or are becoming a global business forming part of a global market and the globalisation process;
Amendment 3 #
2007/2261(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1b (new)
Paragraph 1b (new)
1b. Points out that that globalisation is altering relations between those involved in sport and bringing new situations into being, and that the Member States adopt different approaches to the new challenges, for which reason there is a need for sound, consistent political and legislative solutions which are consonant with the EU’s basic principles and values and with all that is set out in the EU Treaties;
Amendment 4 #
2007/2261(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
Amendment 6 #
2007/2261(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Draws particular attention to the valuable experience gained through the NFIP (National Football Information Points, responsible for coordinating and facilitating cross-border police information exchange, including risk assessments and data on high-risk supporters) and the handbook for international police cooperation, which can play a key role in this ‘intelligence-led policy’; and calls on the Commission and the Member States to cooperate more extensively and further develop and update this approach where necessary;
Amendment 9 #
2007/2261(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to take all relevant measures to prevent major sport events encouraging the trafficking in and abuse of human beings, for example related to forced prostitution and any other practice which infringes fundamental rights;
Amendment 12 #
2007/2261(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Underlines the need for a serious monitoring of the enforcement of legislation on racism, xenophobia and any other kind of violence and discrimination within the framework of sport events;
Amendment 14 #
2007/2261(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Welcomes the development of club licensing systems at national and European level and believes that such systems should also include provisions related to the prevention of racism, xenophobia and violence and, the protection of minors and respect for fundamental rights;
Amendment 15 #
2007/2261(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Underlines the need to consider whether Europol, Eurojustabsolute need to enhance police and judicial cooperation between Member States and the European Judicial Network (EJN) could play a more central role in the prosecution ofpolice institutions with a view to combating more effectively the different types of crimesoffence committed during major sport events or in the area of sport (such as the supply and use of doping, human trafficking etc).
Amendment 43 #
2007/0228(CNS)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 5a (new)
Recital 5a (new)
(5-A) The European Parliament should contribute to promoting policies aimed at dynamising the Member States' labour markets and strengthening the EU's economy while not jeopardising the development of the third countries from which the emigrants come. With this in view, cooperation with the countries concerned is today essential if there is to be sustainable global development and a suitable immigration policy. The blue card, while certainly important for the EU economy, nonetheless entails a risk of talent flight which needs to be averted. Measures are therefore required to promote the 'circular movement of talent' by which highly qualified immigrants may return to their countries of origin.
Amendment 44 #
2007/0228(CNS)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 5b (new)
Recital 5b (new)
(5-B) In recent decades the EU has operated a significant development policy in support of less-developed third countries, and it is essential to establish cooperation agreements with those countries, especially concerning immigration, with a view to safeguarding both the Union's needs and the development of the third countries from which highly qualified immigrants come, for instance by proposing solutions for the problem of 'talent flight'.
Amendment 85 #
2007/0228(CNS)
Proposal for a directive
Article 4a (new)
Article 4a (new)