Activities of Elena VALENCIANO
Plenary speeches (334)
Brunei ES
Situation in Libya (debate) ES
US recognition of the Golan Heights as Israeli territory and the possible annexation of the West Bank settlements (debate) ES
Preparation of the European Council meeting of 21 and 22 March 2019 and UK’s withdrawal from the EU (debate) ES
Situation in Nicaragua (debate) ES
Reflection paper Towards a Sustainable Europe by 2030 (debate) ES
Situation in Syria (debate) ES
Combatting the climate of hatred and physical violence against democratically elected mandate holders (debate) ES
Debate with the President of the Government of Spain, Pedro Sánchez Pérez-Castejón, on the Future of Europe (debate) ES
Reform of the EU asylum and migration policy in light of the continued humanitarian crisis in the Mediterranean and Africa (debate) ES
Reform of the EU asylum and migration policy in light of the continued humanitarian crisis in the Mediterranean and Africa (debate) ES
Tanzania ES
The human rights situation in Cuba ES
Response to the caravan of Central American migrants at the Mexican border (debate) ES
Debate with the Chancellor of Germany, Angela Merkel, on the Future of Europe (debate) ES
EU Member States support for the UN Global compact for migration (debate) ES
Conclusions of the European Council meeting of 17 and 18 October 2018 (debate) ES
The killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi in the Saudi consulate in Istanbul (debate) ES
EU support to UNRWA, following the US withdrawal of financial support to UNRWA (debate) ES
The emergency situation in Libya and the Mediterranean (debate) ES
The threat of demolition of Khan al-Ahmar and other Bedouin villages (debate) (debate) ES
The recent declaration of Italy's Interior Minister on Sinti and Roma and minority rights in the EU (topical debate) ES
Conclusions of the European Council meeting of 28 and 29 June 2018 (debate) ES
Humanitarian emergencies in the Mediterranean and solidarity in the EU (debate) ES
Preparation of the European Council meeting of 28 and 29 June 2018 (debate) ES
Iran nuclear agreement (debate) ES
Presentation of the annual report on human rights and democracy in the world 2017 and the EU's policy on the matter (debate) ES
Situation in Gaza Strip and the status of Jerusalem (debate) ES
Situation in Nicaragua (debate) ES
Situation in Gaza Strip ES
Debate with the President of the French Republic, Emmanuel Macron, on the Future of Europe (debate) ES
Progress on UN Global compacts for safe, orderly and regular migration and on refugees (debate) ES
Situation in Syria (debate) ES
Situation in Syria (debate) ES
EU's perspectives for the first EU-Cuba Joint Council meeting (debate) ES
The fight against violence against women and girls and the ratification of the Istanbul Convention by EU Member States (debate) ES
Child slavery in Haiti ES
The consequences of rising socio-economic inequalities for European citizens (topical debate) ES
Situation in Venezuela (debate) ES
Situation of UNRWA (debate) ES
Democratic Republic of Congo ES
Presentation of the programme of activities of the Bulgarian Presidency (debate) ES
Conclusions of the European Council meeting of 14 and 15 December 2017 (debate) ES
EU support to the Colombian peace process (debate) ES
Preparation of the European Council meeting of 14 and 15 December 2017 - State of play of negotiations with the United Kingdom (debate) ES
Annual report on the implementation of the Common Security and Defence Policy - Annual report on the implementation of the Common Foreign and Security Policy - Permanent Structured Cooperation (PESCO) – opening a new chapter in European Security and Defence Policy (debate) ES
US President Trump’s announcement to recognise Jerusalem as capital of Israel (debate) ES
Situation of migrants in Libya (debate) ES
Decision adopted on the State of Energy Union 2017 (debate) ES
Winter plan for asylum seekers (debate) ES
Winter plan for asylum seekers (debate) ES
Paradise papers (debate) ES
The fight against illegal immigration and people smuggling in the Mediterranean (topical debate) ES
Ending child marriage (debate) ES
EU-Egypt partnership priorities for 2017-2020 (debate) ES
Situation in North Korea (debate) ES
Recent developments in migration (debate) ES
Conclusion of the EU-Cuba Political Dialogue and Cooperation Agreement (Consent) (A8-0232/2017 - Elena Valenciano) (vote) ES
Recent forest fires in Portugal and Spain: EU response instruments and procedures on prevention and civil protection (debate) ES
Saudi Arabia's election as Member of the UN Commission on the Status of Women (debate) ES
Conclusion of the EU-Cuba Political Dialogue and Cooperation Agreement (Consent) - Conclusion of the EU-Cuba Political Dialogue and Cooperation Agreement (Resolution) (debate) ES
Conclusion of the EU-Cuba Political Dialogue and Cooperation Agreement (Consent) - Conclusion of the EU-Cuba Political Dialogue and Cooperation Agreement (Resolution) (debate) ES
President Trump's decision to withdraw the US from the COP 21 Climate agreement (debate) ES
Situation in the Democratic Republic of Congo (debate) ES
Humanitarian situation in Yemen (debate) ES
The new European Consensus on Development - our world, our dignity, our future (debate) ES
Sri Lanka GSP+ (debate) ES
Harnessing globalisation by 2025 (debate) ES
Dadaab refugee camp (debate) ES
Implementation of the Council's LGBTI Guidelines, particularly in relation to the persecution of (perceived) homosexual men in Chechnya, Russia (debate) ES
Situation in Hungary (debate) ES
State of play in Turkey, in particular with regard to the constitutional referendum (debate) ES
Situation in Venezuela (debate) ES
Addressing refugee and migrant movements: the role of EU External Action (debate) ES
Addressing refugee and migrant movements: the role of EU External Action (debate) ES
Addressing refugee and migrant movements: the role of EU External Action (debate) ES
Trafficking in human beings (debate) ES
Statement by the President of the Commission on the White Paper on the future of the European Union FR
Gender pay gap (debate) ES
Recent partial decriminalisation of domestic violence in Russia (debate) ES
Recent partial decriminalisation of domestic violence in Russia (debate) ES
EU-Canada Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement - Conclusion of the EU-Canada CETA - EU-Canada Strategic Partnership Agreement (debate) ES
Statement by the President ES
State of play of the second review of the economic adjustment programme for Greece (debate) ES
Situation in the West Bank, in particular settlements (debate) ES
Travel restrictions following US President executive orders (debate) ES
Managing migration along the Central Mediterranean Route (debate) ES
Rule of law crisis in the Democratic Republic of Congo and in Gabon (debate) ES
Announcements by the President ES
Emergency Aid for refugees and migrants facing severe weather conditions in European camps (debate) ES
Annual Report on human rights and democracy in the world and the European Union’s policy on the matter 2015 (debate) ES
Annual Report on human rights and democracy in the world and the European Union’s policy on the matter 2015 (debate) FR
Situation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (debate) ES
EU-Turkey relations (RC-B8-1276/2016, B8-1276/2016, B8-1277/2016, B8-1278/2016, B8-1279/2016, B8-1280/2016, B8-1281/2016, B8-1282/2016, B8-1283/2016) ES
European Defence Union (A8-0316/2016 - Urmas Paet) ES
EU-Turkey relations (debate) ES
Situation in the West Bank, including settlements (debate) ES
Afghanistan, notably EU commitments and the EP role in the EU-Afghanistan Joint Way Forward on migration issues (debate) ES
Situation in Syria (debate) ES
Situation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (debate) ES
Minimum income schemes in the EU (debate) ES
Prospectus to be published when securities are offered to the public or admitted to trading (A8-0238/2016 - Petr Ježek) ES
Access to finance for SMEs and increasing the diversity of SME funding in a Capital Markets Union (A8-0222/2016 - Othmar Karas) ES
Application of the Employment Equality Directive (A8-0225/2016 - Renate Weber) ES
Social dumping in the EU (A8-0255/2016 - Guillaume Balas) ES
EU Trust Fund for Africa: implications for development and humanitarian aid (A8-0221/2016 - Ignazio Corrao) ES
Creating labour market conditions favourable for work-life balance (A8-0253/2016 - Tatjana Ždanoka, Vilija Blinkevičiūtė) ES
UN High-level Summit on addressing large movements of refugees and migrants (debate) ES
Implementation of the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (A8-0203/2016 - Helga Stevens) ES
European Border and Coast Guard (A8-0200/2016 - Artis Pabriks) ES
Preparation of the post-electoral revision of the MFF 2014-2020: Parliament's input ahead of the Commission's proposal (A8-0224/2016 - Jan Olbrycht, Isabelle Thomas) ES
Tax rulings and other measures similar in nature or effect (TAXE 2) (A8-0223/2016 - Jeppe Kofod, Michael Theurer) ES
Preparation of the Commission Work Programme 2017 (RC-B8-0885/2016, B8-0885/2016, B8-0886/2016, B8-0892/2016, B8-0893/2016, B8-0894/2016, B8-0895/2016, B8-0896/2016) ES
A global strategy for the EU's Foreign and Security Policy (continuation of debate) ES
New initiatives related to the Middle East Peace Process (debate) ES
Annual report on human rights and democracy in the world 2015 (debate) ES
EU-Peru Agreement on the short-stay visa waiver (A8-0197/2016 - Mariya Gabriel) ES
Refugees: social inclusion and integration into the labour market (A8-0204/2016 - Brando Benifei) ES
Decision of the Grand National Assembly of Turkey to lift the parliamentary immunity of 138 members (debate) ES
Mandatory automatic exchange of information in the field of taxation (A8-0157/2016 - Dariusz Rosati) ES
Framework Agreement on parental leave (A8-0076/2016 - Maria Arena) ES
Exemptions for commodity dealers (A8-0064/2016 - Sander Loones) ES
EU Agency for Law Enforcement Cooperation (Europol) (A8-0164/2016 - Agustín Díaz de Mera García Consuegra) ES
Decision adopted on the Common European Asylum System reform (debate) ES
Statistics concerning balance of payments, international trade in services and foreign direct investment (A8-0227/2015 - Sven Giegold) ES
Preparation of the World Humanitarian Summit (debate) ES
EU assistance to Lebanon and Jordan to face the effects of the Syrian crisis (debate) ES
Attacks on hospitals and schools as violations of international humanitarian law (debate) ES
Honduras: situation of human rights defenders ES
Protection of individuals with regard to the processing of personal data (A8-0139/2016 - Jan Philipp Albrecht) ES
Processing of personal data for the purposes of crime prevention (A8-0138/2016 - Marju Lauristin) ES
Use of Passenger Name Record data (EU PNR) (A8-0248/2015 - Timothy Kirkhope) ES
Protection of trade secrets against their unlawful acquisition, use and disclosure (A8-0199/2015 - Constance Le Grip) ES
2015 Report on Turkey (B8-0442/2016) ES
Meeting the antipoverty target in the light of increasing household costs (A8-0040/2016 - Tamás Meszerics) ES
Conclusions of the European Council meeting of 17 and 18 March 2016 and outcome of the EU-Turkey summit (debate) ES
EU-Cuba political and cooperation agreement (debate) ES
Minimum standard rate of VAT (A8-0063/2016 - Peter Simon) ES
The situation in the Mediterranean and the need for a holistic EU approach to migration (A8-0066/2016 - Roberta Metsola, Kashetu Kyenge) ES
Annual reports 2012-2013 on subsidiarity and proportionality (A8-0301/2015 - Sajjad Karim) ES
Regulatory Fitness and Performance Programme (A8-0208/2015 - Sylvia-Yvonne Kaufmann) ES
The EU role in the framework of international financial, monetary and regulatory institutions and bodies (A8-0027/2016 - Sylvie Goulard) ES
Banking Union - Annual report 2015 (A8-0033/2016 - Roberto Gualtieri) ES
Preparation of the European Council meeting of 17 and 18 March 2016 and outcome of the EU-Turkey summit (debate) ES
EU-Andorra agreement on the automatic exchange of financial account information (A8-0047/2016 - Miguel Viegas) ES
Guidelines for the 2017 Budget - Section III (A8-0036/2016 - Jens Geier) ES
Interinstitutional agreement on Better law-making (A8-0039/2016 - Danuta Maria Hübner) ES
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) ES
Market access to port services and financial transparency of ports (A8-0023/2016 - Knut Fleckenstein) ES
Harmonised indices of consumer prices (A8-0313/2015 - Roberto Gualtieri) ES
Gender mainstreaming in the work of the European Parliament (A8-0034/2016 - Angelika Mlinar) ES
The situation of women refugees and asylum seekers in the EU (A8-0024/2016 - Mary Honeyball) ES
Situation in Syria (debate) ES
European network of Employment Services, workers' access to mobility services and the further integration of labour markets (A8-0224/2015 - Heinz K. Becker) ES
Activities of the European Ombudsman in 2014 (A8-0020/2016 - Soledad Cabezón Ruiz) ES
Humanitarian situation in Yemen (B8-0147/2016, RC-B8-0151/2016, B8-0151/2016, B8-0152/2016, B8-0153/2016, B8-0155/2016, B8-0158/2016, B8-0160/2016) ES
Conclusions of the European Council meeting of 18 and 19 February 2016 (debate) ES
Preparation of the European Council meeting of 18 and 19 February 2016 (debate) ES
Negotiations for the Trade in Services Agreement (TiSA) (A8-0009/2016 - Viviane Reding) ES
Electoral process in Haiti (debate) ES
Situation in Libya (debate) ES
Situation in Venezuela (debate) ES
Establishment of a European Platform to enhance cooperation in the prevention and deterrence of undeclared work (A8-0172/2015 - Georgi Pirinski) ES
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) ES
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) ES
Annual report on human rights and democracy in the world 2014 and the EU policy on the matter (debate) ES
Annual report on human rights and democracy in the world 2014 and the EU policy on the matter (debate) ES
Recent terrorist attacks in Paris (debate) ES
2016 budgetary procedure: joint text (A8-0333/2015 - José Manuel Fernandes, Gérard Deprez) ES
Tax rulings and other measures similar in nature or effect (A8-0317/2015 - Elisa Ferreira, Michael Theurer) ES
Prevention of radicalisation and recruitment of European citizens by terrorist organisations (A8-0316/2015 - Rachida Dati) ES
Elimination of violence against women in the EU (debate) ES
Situation in Burundi (debate) FR
Insurance mediation (A8-0315/2015 - Werner Langen) ES
Reducing inequalities with a special focus on child poverty (A8-0310/2015 - Inês Cristina Zuber) ES
Cohesion policy and marginalised communities (A8-0314/2015 - Terry Reintke) ES
Objectives of the previous Daphne programmes in the context of the new Rights, Equality and Citizenship programme (debate) ES
Reform of the electoral law of the EU (A8-0286/2015 - Danuta Maria Hübner, Jo Leinen) ES
Draft amending budget No 7/2015: Managing the refugee crisis: immediate budgetary measures under the European Agenda on Migration (A8-0289/2015 - Eider Gardiazabal Rubial) ES
Towards a new international climate agreement in Paris (A8-0275/2015 - Gilles Pargneaux) ES
The mass displacement of children in Nigeria as a result of Boko Haram attacks ES
The case of Ali Mohammed al-Nimr ES
Payment services in the internal market (A8-0266/2015 - Antonio Tajani) ES
Mortgage legislation and risky financial instruments in the EU: the case of Spain (B8-0987/2015) ES
Renewal of the EU Plan of action on Gender equality and Women's empowerment in development (B8-0988/2015) ES
Equal opportunities and equal treatment of men and women in matters of employment and occupation (A8-0213/2015 - Anna Záborská) ES
Humanitarian situation of refugees within the EU and neighbouring countries (continuation of debate) ES
Possible extension of geographical indication protection of the EU to non-agricultural products (A8-0259/2015 - Virginie Rozière) ES
Common provisions on European Structural and Investment Funds: specific measures for Greece (A8-0260/2015 - Iskra Mihaylova) ES
The death penalty (debate) ES
The death penalty (debate) ES
Council Decision establishing provisional measures in the area of international protection for the benefit of Italy, Greece and Hungary [COM(2015)0451 - C8-0271/2015 - 2015/0209(NLE)] ES
Conclusions of the Justice and Home Affairs Council on migration (14 September 2015) (debate) ES
UN Sustainable Development summit (25-27 September 2015) and development-related aspects of the COP 21 (debate) ES
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) ES
Azerbaijan (RC-B8-0856/2015, B8-0856/2015, B8-0858/2015, B8-0860/2015, B8-0862/2015, B8-0863/2015, B8-0864/2015, B8-0865/2015) (vote) ES
Migration and refugees in Europe (RC-B8-0832/2015, B8-0832/2015, B8-0833/2015, B8-0834/2015, B8-0835/2015, B8-0837/2015, B8-0838/2015, B8-0842/2015) ES
State of the Union (debate) ES
Migration and refugees in Europe (debate) ES
Provisional measures in the area of international protection for the benefit of Italy and Greece (A8-0245/2015 - Ska Keller) ES
Situation of fundamental rights in the EU (2013-2014) (A8-0230/2015 - Laura Ferrara) ES
Maximum permitted levels of radioactive contamination following a nuclear accident (A8-0176/2015 - Esther Herranz García) ES
Building a Capital markets union (B8-0655/2015) ES
Review of the European neighbourhood policy (A8-0194/2015 - Eduard Kukan) ES
Harmonisation of certain aspects of copyright and related rights (A8-0209/2015 - Julia Reda) ES
Bahrain, in particular the case of Nabeel Rajab ES
Negotiations for the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP) (A8-0175/2015 - Bernd Lange) ES
Long-term shareholder engagement and corporate governance statement (A8-0158/2015 - Sergio Gaetano Cofferati) ES
Market stability reserve for the Union greenhouse gas emission trading scheme (A8-0029/2015 - Ivo Belet) ES
Guidelines for the employment policies of the Member States (A8-0205/2015 - Laura Agea) ES
Tax avoidance and tax evasion as challenges in developing countries (A8-0184/2015 - Elly Schlein) ES
Recent terrorist attacks (debate) ES
EU support to Tunisia (debate) ES
Future EU-Cuba relations (debate) ES
Annual report on Human Rights in the world in 2014 (debate) ES
Extension of the term of office of the Special Committee on Tax Rulings and Other Measures Similar in Nature or Effect ES
Preparation of the European Council meeting (25-26 June 2015) (continuation of debate) ES
European Fund for Strategic Investments (A8-0139/2015 - José Manuel Fernandes, Udo Bullmann) ES
Review of the economic governance framework: stocktaking and challenges (A8-0190/2015 - Pervenche Berès) ES
Recent revelations of high-level corruption cases in FIFA (RC-B8-0548/2015, B8-0548/2015, B8-0549/2015, B8-0550/2015, B8-0571/2015, B8-0572/2015, B8-0573/2015, B8-0574/2015) ES
EU-Iceland agreement on Iceland participation in the second commitment period of the Kyoto Protocol (A8-0166/2015 - Giovanni La Via) ES
European energy security strategy (A8-0164/2015 - Algirdas Saudargas) ES
Situation in Hungary (RC-B8-0532/2015, B8-0532/2015, B8-0533/2015, B8-0534/2015, B8-0535/2015, B8-0536/2015, B8-0537/2015) ES
Situation in Burundi (debate) ES
Situation in Burundi (continuation of debate) ES
Sport and Human Rights, including in the context of the Baku European Games (debate) ES
EU Strategy for equality between women and men post 2015 (A8-0163/2015 - Maria Noichl) ES
EU development aid to Eritrea in the light of documented human rights abuses (debate) ES
EU development aid to Eritrea in the light of documented human rights abuses (debate) ES
Decision on the opening of, and mandate for, interinstitutional negotiations on Aid scheme for the supply of fruit and vegetables, bananas and milk in the educational establishments - 2014/0014(COD) (B8-0362/2015) ES
European Agenda on Migration (debate) ES
Alcohol strategy (B8-0357/2015) ES
Second anniversary of the Rana Plaza building collapse and the state of play of the Sustainability Compact (RC-B8-0363/2015, B8-0363/2015, B8-0364/2015, B8-0365/2015, B8-0366/2015, B8-0368/2015, B8-0372/2015, B8-0376/2015) ES
Report of the extraordinary European Council meeting (23 April 2015) - The latest tragedies in the Mediterranean and EU migration and asylum policies (RC-B8-0367/2015, B8-0367/2015, B8-0377/2015, B8-0378/2015, B8-0379/2015, B8-0380/2015, B8-0381/2015, B8-0384/2015) ES
Persecution of the Christians around the world, in relation to the killing of students in Kenya by terror group Al-Shabaab (B8-0369/2015, RC-B8-0382/2015, B8-0382/2015, B8-0383/2015, B8-0385/2015, B8-0386/2015, B8-0387/2015, B8-0388/2015) ES
Report of the extraordinary European Council meeting (23 April 2015) - The latest tragedies in the Mediterranean and EU migration and asylum policies (debate) ES
Situation in Burundi (debate) ES
Persecution of the Christians around the world, in relation to the killing of students in Kenya by terror group Al-Shabaab (debate) ES
Marrakesh Treaty on copyright exceptions for the visually impaired (debate) ES
Reducing the consumption of lightweight plastic carrier bags (A8-0130/2015 - Margrete Auken) ES
Employment quotas for people with disabilities in the EU institutions (debate) ES
Amendment of the MFF 2014-2020 (A8-0125/2015 - Jan Olbrycht, Isabelle Thomas) ES
Armenian genocide 100th anniversary (RC-B8-0342/2015, B8-0342/2015, B8-0343/2015, B8-0344/2015, B8-0346/2015, B8-0347/2015, B8-0348/2015, B8-0349/2015) ES
International Roma Day – anti-Gypsyism in Europe and EU recognition of the memorial day of the Roma genocide during WW II (B8-0326/2015) ES
Annual Tax report - Decision adopted on the Tax Transparency policy (debate) ES
Macro-financial assistance to Ukraine (A8-0056/2015 - Gabrielius Landsbergis) ES
Annual Tax report (A8-0040/2015 - Eva Kaili) ES
28th session of the UNHRC (debate) ES
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) ES
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) ES
Annual report on human rights and democracy in the world 2013 and the EU policy on the matter (A8-0023/2015 - Pier Antonio Panzeri) ES
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) ES
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) ES
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) ES
2014 Progress report on Montenegro (B8-0211/2015) ES
2014 Progress report on the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia (B8-0212/2015) ES
2014 Progress report on Serbia (B8-0213/2015) ES
Single market governance within the European Semester 2015 (A8-0018/2015 - Ildikó Gáll-Pelcz) ES
European Semester for economic policy coordination: employment and social aspects in the Annual Growth Survey 2015 (A8-0043/2015 - Sergio Gutiérrez Prieto) ES
Annual report on human rights and democracy in the world 2013 and the EU policy on the matter (debate) ES
Annual report on human rights and democracy in the world 2013 and the EU policy on the matter (debate) ES
Progress on equality between women and men in the EU in 2013 (A8-0015/2015 - Marc Tarabella) ES
Situation in Venezuela (debate) ES
Saudi Arabia: the case of Raif Badawi ES
Humanitarian crisis in Iraq and Syria, in particular in the IS context (debate) ES
Situation in the Democratic Republic of Congo (debate) ES
Roadmap towards a new international climate agreement in Paris (debate) (debate) ES
Ombudsman's annual report 2013 (A8-0058/2014 - Jarosław Wałęsa) ES
Situation in Libya (RC-B8-0011/2015, B8-0011/2015, B8-0013/2015, B8-0014/2015, B8-0030/2015, B8-0031/2015, B8-0032/2015, B8-0033/2015) ES
Situation in Ukraine (RC-B8-0008/2015, B8-0008/2015, B8-0018/2015, B8-0020/2015, B8-0021/2015, B8-0025/2015, B8-0027/2015, B8-0029/2015) ES
Situation in Egypt (RC-B8-0012/2015, B8-0012/2015, B8-0019/2015, B8-0022/2015, B8-0023/2015, B8-0024/2015, B8-0026/2015, B8-0028/2015) ES
The case of the two Italian "Marò" (RC-B8-0006/2015, B8-0006/2015, B8-0009/2015, B8-0010/2015, B8-0015/2015, B8-0016/2015, B8-0017/2015) ES
Commission work programme 2015 (RC-B8-0001/2015, B8-0001/2015, B8-0007/2015, B8-0034/2015, B8-0035/2015, B8-0037/2015, B8-0038/2015, B8-0039/2015) ES
Main aspects and basic choices of the common foreign and security policy and the common security and defence policy (Article 36 TEU) (debate) ES
Recent atrocities in Northern Nigeria (debate) ES
Possibility for the Member States to restrict or prohibit the cultivation of GMOs (A8-0038/2014 - Frédérique Ries) ES
Recent human smuggling incidents in the Mediterranean (debate) ES
European measures to fight against organised crime and corruption (debate) ES
US Senate report on the use of torture by the CIA (debate) ES
Freedom of expression in Turkey: Recent arrests of journalists, media executives and systematic pressure against media (debate) ES
Shortage of funding for the World Food Programme aid scheme to Syrian refugees (debate) ES
25th anniversary of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child (B8-0285/2014) ES
2014 UN Climate Change Conference - COP 20 in Lima, Peru (1-12 December 2014) (B8-0251/2014) ES
Recognition of Palestine statehood (debate) ES
25th anniversary of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child (debate) ES
25th anniversary of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child (debate) ES
Employment and social aspects of the EU2020 strategy (B8-0252/2014) ES
Combating violence against women (continuation of debate) ES
Situation in Kobane and the threat of IS (debate) ES
EU annual report on human rights and democracy in the world (debate) ES
Israel-Palestine after the Gaza war and the role of the EU (debate) ES
Programme of activities of the Italian Presidency (debate) ES
Programme of activities of the Italian Presidency (debate) ES
Women in south-eastern Europe
Philippines: end of the moratorium on the death penalty
Gender equality in development cooperation
Subsidy package - Community action programmes
Vote
Women's rights
Health and poverty reduction in developing countries
DAPHNE II (2004 – 2008)
Breast cancer
Poverty reduction in developing countries
Aid for sexual health in developing countries
Equal Opportunities for Women and Men (2001)
Sexual and reproductive health and rights
Women and fundamentalism
Women's rights and equal opportunities in Mediterranean countries
Female genital mutilation
Equal treatment for men and women
Balanced participation of women and men in the decision-making process
Equal opportunities
Trafficking in women
Human rights dialogues and consultations on human rights with third countries (debate)
Equality road-map (debate)
Transportation and illegal detention of prisoners (debate)
Moratorium on the death penalty (debate)
Imposition of the death penalty on medical personnel in Libya (debate)
European Union annual report on human rights (debate)
Financing instrument for the promotion of democracy and human rights worldwide (debate)
Situation in Darfur (debate)
Development and migration (debate)
Situation of the prisoners in Guantánamo (debate)
Human Rights in the World in 2005 and EU policy (debate)
Council Question Time
The Human Rights and Democracy Clause (debate)
Annual report of the Council on human rights
Human rights in Cambodia, Laos and Vietnam
Gender discrimination in health systems
Fundamental rights
Human rights in the world 2004 and the EU's policy
Human rights (Geneva, 14 March to 22 April 2005)
World Aids Day
Generalised System of Preferences
Reports (6)
REPORT containing a motion for a non-legislative resolution on the draft Council decision on the conclusion, on behalf of the European Union, of the Political Dialogue and Cooperation Agreement between the European Union and its Member States, of the one part, and the Republic of Cuba, of the other part PDF (445 KB) DOC (71 KB)
RECOMMENDATION on the draft Council decision on the conclusion, on behalf of the Union, of the Political Dialogue and Cooperation Agreement between the European Union and its Member States, of the one part, and the Republic of Cuba, of the other part PDF (500 KB) DOC (65 KB)
REPORT on addressing refugee and migrant movements: the role of EU External Action PDF (459 KB) DOC (107 KB)
Report on the situation of women from minority groups in the European Union - Committee on Women's Rights and Equal Opportunities PDF (264 KB) DOC (74 KB)
PDF (191 KB) DOC (126 KB)
REPORT Report on the functioning of the human rights dialogues and consultations on human rights with third countries PDF (253 KB) DOC (182 KB)
Opinions (2)
OPINION on preparing for the World Humanitarian Summit: Challenges and opportunities for humanitarian assistance
OPINION Communication from the Commission to the Council, the European Parliament, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions: A Roadmap for equality between women and men 2006-2010
Shadow opinions (1)
OPINION on the prevention of radicalisation and recruitment of European citizens by terrorist organisations
Institutional motions (388)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on China, notably the situation of religious and ethnic minorities PDF (153 KB) DOC (62 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Cameroon PDF (153 KB) DOC (52 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Brunei PDF (152 KB) DOC (50 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on China, notably the situation of religious and ethnic minorities PDF (147 KB) DOC (53 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Cameroon PDF (145 KB) DOC (51 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Brunei PDF (138 KB) DOC (51 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the emergency situation in Venezuela PDF (143 KB) DOC (60 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the human rights situation in Kazakhstan PDF (154 KB) DOC (62 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Iran, notably the case of human rights defenders PDF (150 KB) DOC (58 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the situation of human rights in Guatemala PDF (161 KB) DOC (58 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on a European human rights violations sanctions regime PDF (153 KB) DOC (55 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the situation in Nicaragua PDF (148 KB) DOC (49 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the Human rights situation in Kazakhstan PDF (140 KB) DOC (52 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the Situation of human rights in Guatemala PDF (153 KB) DOC (53 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Iran, notably the case of human rights defenders PDF (147 KB) DOC (52 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on a European human rights violations sanctions regime PDF (137 KB) DOC (52 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the situation in Nicaragua PDF (137 KB) DOC (54 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the future of the INF Treaty and the impact on the European Union PDF (153 KB) DOC (53 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on women’s rights defenders in Saudi Arabia PDF (160 KB) DOC (63 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Zimbabwe PDF (159 KB) DOC (55 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the situation in Chechnya and the case of Oyub Titiev PDF (152 KB) DOC (51 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the future of the INF Treaty and the impact on the European Union PDF (140 KB) DOC (54 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Zimbabwe PDF (145 KB) DOC (51 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on women's rights defenders in Saudi Arabia PDF (161 KB) DOC (53 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the situation in Chechnya and the case of Oyub Titiev PDF (145 KB) DOC (51 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Azerbaijan, notably the case of Mehman Huseynov PDF (155 KB) DOC (52 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Sudan PDF (153 KB) DOC (60 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the situation in Togo PDF (146 KB) DOC (53 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Azerbaijan, notably the case of Mehman Huseynov PDF (160 KB) DOC (56 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Sudan PDF (145 KB) DOC (52 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Tanzania PDF (281 KB) DOC (51 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Egypt, notably the situation of human rights defenders PDF (303 KB) DOC (58 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Iran, notably the case of Nasrin Sotoudeh PDF (282 KB) DOC (53 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Egypt, notably the situation of human rights defender PDF (195 KB) DOC (55 KB)
PDF (294 KB) DOC (51 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Iran, notably the case of Nasrin Sotoudeh PDF (260 KB) DOC (51 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the human rights situation in Bangladesh PDF (293 KB) DOC (60 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Vietnam, notably the situation of political prisoners PDF (286 KB) DOC (59 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on: The human rights situation in Bangladesh PDF (348 KB) DOC (53 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the human rights situation in Cuba PDF (338 KB) DOC (51 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Vietnam, notably the situation of political prisoners PDF (276 KB) DOC (51 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the situation in Venezuela PDF (175 KB) DOC (54 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi in the Saudi consulate in Istanbul PDF (266 KB) DOC (48 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on mass arbitrary detention of Uyghurs and Kazakhs in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region PDF (151 KB) DOC (57 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the UAE, notably the situation of human rights defender Ahmed Mansoor PDF (147 KB) DOC (57 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the deterioration of media freedom in Belarus, notably the case of Charter 97 PDF (155 KB) DOC (53 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the situation in Yemen PDF (158 KB) DOC (59 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the EU’s input to a UN Binding Instrument on transnational corporations and other business enterprises with transnational characteristics with respect to human rights PDF (305 KB) DOC (60 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on: Mass arbitrary detention of Uyghurs and Kazakhs in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region PDF (261 KB) DOC (51 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the UAE, notably the situation of human rights defender Ahmed Mansoor PDF (365 KB) DOC (55 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Deterioration of media freedom in Belarus, notably the case of Charter 97 PDF (261 KB) DOC (51 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the situation in Yemen PDF (262 KB) DOC (49 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the threat of demolition of Khan al-Ahmar and other Bedouin villages PDF (267 KB) DOC (51 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Myanmar, notably the case of journalists Wa Lone and Kyaw Soe Oo PDF (153 KB) DOC (60 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Cambodia, notably the case of Kem Sokha PDF (158 KB) DOC (53 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Uganda, arrest of parliamentarians from the opposition PDF (148 KB) DOC (56 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the threat of demolition of Khan al-Ahmar and other Bedouin villages PDF (168 KB) DOC (52 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Myanmar, notably the case of journalists Wa Lone and Kyaw Soe Oo PDF (195 KB) DOC (53 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on: Cambodia, notably the case of Kem Sokha PDF (181 KB) DOC (52 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Uganda, notably the arrest of parliamentarians from the opposition PDF (189 KB) DOC (51 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Burundi PDF (162 KB) DOC (53 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Somalia PDF (161 KB) DOC (64 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the migration crisis and humanitarian situation in Venezuela and at its terrestrial borders with Colombia and Brazil PDF (288 KB) DOC (58 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Burundi PDF (322 KB) DOC (55 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the political crisis in Moldova following the invalidation of the mayoral elections in Chisinau PDF (258 KB) DOC (49 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Somalia PDF (276 KB) DOC (53 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the migration crisis and humanitarian situation in Venezuela and at its borders PDF (176 KB) DOC (49 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the situation of Rohingya refugees, in particular the plight of children PDF (291 KB) DOC (59 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Russia, notably the case of Ukrainian political prisoner Oleg Sentsov PDF (161 KB) DOC (49 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the human rights situation in Bahrain, notably the case of Nabeel Rajab PDF (292 KB) DOC (59 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the situation of the Rohingyas refugees, in particular the plight of children PDF (347 KB) DOC (53 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Russia, notably the case of Ukrainian political prisoner Oleg Sentsov PDF (263 KB) DOC (51 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Bahrain, in particular the case of Nabeel Rajab PDF (291 KB) DOC (53 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Sudan, notably the situation of Noura Hussein Hammad PDF (156 KB) DOC (58 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the situation on women’s rights defenders in Saudi Arabia PDF (162 KB) DOC (61 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the situation of imprisoned EU-Iranian dual nationals in Iran PDF (159 KB) DOC (52 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the situation in Nicaragua PDF (154 KB) DOC (51 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Sudan, notably the situation of Noura Hussein Hammad PDF (483 KB) DOC (52 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the situation on women's rights defenders in Saudi Arabia PDF (368 KB) DOC (52 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the situation of imprisoned EU-Iranian dual nationals in Iran PDF (342 KB) DOC (51 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the situation in Nicaragua PDF (170 KB) DOC (47 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the Philippines PDF (159 KB) DOC (57 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Belarus PDF (155 KB) DOC (50 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the situation in the Gaza Strip PDF (152 KB) DOC (50 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the situation in the Gaza strip PDF (264 KB) DOC (52 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the Philippines PDF (264 KB) DOC (52 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Belarus PDF (256 KB) DOC (51 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the violation of human rights and the rule of law in the case of two Greek soldiers arrested and detained in Turkey PDF (261 KB) DOC (51 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on progress on the UN Global Compacts for Safe, Orderly and Regular Migration and on Refugees PDF (394 KB) DOC (71 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the situation in the Maldives PDF (166 KB) DOC (53 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on mercy killings in Uganda PDF (156 KB) DOC (56 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the arrest of human rights defenders in Sudan, notably the case of Sakharov Prize Laureate Salih Mahmoud Osman PDF (165 KB) DOC (53 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the situation in Syria PDF (408 KB) DOC (62 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Situation in the Maldives PDF (262 KB) DOC (51 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on mercy killings in Uganda PDF (284 KB) DOC (51 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the arrest of human rights defenders in Sudan, notably the case of Sakharov Prize laureate Salih Mahmoud Osman PDF (359 KB) DOC (51 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the situation in Syria PDF (376 KB) DOC (58 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on executions in Egypt PDF (292 KB) DOC (53 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on child slavery in Haiti PDF (154 KB) DOC (55 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Russia, the case of Oyub Titiev and the Human Rights Centre Memorial PDF (285 KB) DOC (52 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the situation of UNRWA PDF (270 KB) DOC (48 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the current human rights situation in Turkey PDF (289 KB) DOC (51 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Executions in Egypt PDF (277 KB) DOC (52 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Child slavery in Haiti PDF (276 KB) DOC (51 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Russia, the case of Oyub Titiev and the Human Rights Centre Memorial PDF (261 KB) DOC (50 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the current human rights situation in Turkey PDF (281 KB) DOC (54 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the situation of UNRWA PDF (260 KB) DOC (50 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the situation in Venezuela PDF (315 KB) DOC (54 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the Democratic Republic of the Congo PDF (161 KB) DOC (58 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Nigeria PDF (285 KB) DOC (54 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the cases of the human rights activists Wu Gan, Xie Yang, Lee Ming-che and Tashi Wangchuk, and the Tibetan monk Choekyi PDF (290 KB) DOC (56 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the Democratic Republic of the Congo PDF (261 KB) DOC (53 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION Nigeria PDF (196 KB) DOC (53 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the cases of human rights activists Wu Gan, Xie Yang, Lee Ming-cheh, Tashi Wangchuk and the Tibetan monk Choekyi PDF (270 KB) DOC (52 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on El Salvador: the cases of women prosecuted for miscarriage PDF (374 KB) DOC (54 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Cambodia: notably the dissolution of CNRP Party PDF (283 KB) DOC (56 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on freedom of expression in Vietnam, notably the case of Nguyen Van Hoa PDF (280 KB) DOC (52 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the situation in Afghanistan PDF (401 KB) DOC (52 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the situation of the Rohingya people PDF (292 KB) DOC (60 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on El Salvador: the cases of women prosecuted for miscarriage PDF (283 KB) DOC (55 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Cambodia: the banning of the opposition PDF (265 KB) DOC (51 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on freedom of expression in Vietnam, notably the case of Nguyen Van Hoa PDF (271 KB) DOC (52 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the situation in Afghanistan PDF (265 KB) DOC (52 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the situation of the Rohingya people PDF (266 KB) DOC (51 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the situation in Yemen PDF (294 KB) DOC (58 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the situation in Yemen PDF (267 KB) DOC (55 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Madagascar PDF (291 KB) DOC (59 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on freedom of expression in Sudan, notably the case of Mohamed Zine al-Abidine PDF (155 KB) DOC (50 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on terrorist attacks in Somalia PDF (162 KB) DOC (52 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Madagascar PDF (338 KB) DOC (51 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Freedom of expression in Sudan, notably the case of Mohamed Zine El Abidine PDF (261 KB) DOC (50 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Terrorist attacks in Somalia PDF (301 KB) DOC (58 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the rule of law in Malta PDF (255 KB) DOC (44 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on combating sexual harassment and abuse in the EU PDF (309 KB) DOC (61 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on combating sexual harassment and abuse in the EU PDF (288 KB) DOC (52 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the situation in the Maldives PDF (287 KB) DOC (56 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the cases of Crimean Tatar leaders Akhtem Chiygoz, Ilmi Umerov and the journalist Mykola Semena PDF (284 KB) DOC (53 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the situation of persons with albinism in Africa, notably in Malawi PDF (287 KB) DOC (52 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the situation in the Maldives PDF (262 KB) DOC (51 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the cases of Crimean Tatar leaders Akhtem Chiygoz and Ilmi Umerov and journalist Mykola Semena PDF (263 KB) DOC (51 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Situation of persons with albinism in Africa, notably in Malawi PDF (263 KB) DOC (51 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Myanmar, in particular the situation of Rohingyas PDF (153 KB) DOC (55 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Laos, notably the cases of Somphone Phimmasone, Lod Thammavong and Soukane Chaithad PDF (148 KB) DOC (54 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Gabon: repression of the opposition PDF (162 KB) DOC (52 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Cambodia, notably the case of Kem Sokha PDF (151 KB) DOC (57 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Myanmar, in particular the situation of Rohingyas PDF (280 KB) DOC (52 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Laos: notably the cases of Somphone Phimmasone, Lod Thammavong and Soukane Chaithad PDF (277 KB) DOC (50 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Gabon, repression of the opposition PDF (286 KB) DOC (53 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Cambodia: notably the case of Kem Sokha PDF (277 KB) DOC (51 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the situation in Burundi PDF (156 KB) DOC (55 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Eritrea, notably the cases of Abune Antonios and Dawit Isaak PDF (169 KB) DOC (63 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the cases of Nobel laureate Liu Xiaobo and Lee Ming-che PDF (153 KB) DOC (54 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Burundi PDF (337 KB) DOC (52 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Eritrea, notably the cases of Abune Antonios and Dawit Isaak PDF (275 KB) DOC (54 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the cases of Nobel laureate Liu Xiaobo and Lee Ming-Che PDF (188 KB) DOC (50 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the human rights situation in Indonesia PDF (157 KB) DOC (51 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Pakistan, notably the situation of human rights defenders and the death penalty PDF (278 KB) DOC (50 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the case of Azerbaijani journalist Afgan Mukhtarli PDF (151 KB) DOC (55 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the humanitarian situation in Yemen PDF (162 KB) DOC (53 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the situation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo PDF (276 KB) DOC (49 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on The human rights situation in Indonesia PDF (258 KB) DOC (51 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Pakistan, notably the situation of human rights defenders and the death penalty PDF (343 KB) DOC (51 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on The case of Afgan Mukhtarli and situation of media in Azerbaijan PDF (353 KB) DOC (53 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the humanitarian situation in Yemen PDF (259 KB) DOC (55 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the situation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo PDF (169 KB) DOC (52 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Ethiopia, notably the case of Dr Merera Gudina PDF (163 KB) DOC (53 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Zambia, particularly the case of Hakainde Hichilema PDF (153 KB) DOC (55 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on South Sudan PDF (164 KB) DOC (56 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on achieving the two-state solution in the Middle East PDF (286 KB) DOC (49 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the EU strategy on Syria PDF (295 KB) DOC (59 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the implementation of the Council’s LGBTI Guidelines, particularly in relation to the persecution of (perceived) homosexual men in Chechnya, Russia PDF (153 KB) DOC (49 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the Dadaab refugee camp PDF (159 KB) DOC (53 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Ethiopia, notably the case of Dr Merera Gudina PDF (276 KB) DOC (54 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Zambia, particularly the case of Hakainde Hichilema PDF (350 KB) DOC (50 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on South Sudan PDF (279 KB) DOC (52 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the implementation of the Council’s LGBTI Guidelines, particularly in relation to the persecution of (perceived) homosexual men in Chechnya, Russia PDF (263 KB) DOC (46 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on achieving the two-state solution in the Middle East PDF (264 KB) DOC (47 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the EU strategy on Syria PDF (261 KB) DOC (49 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the Dadaab refugee camp PDF (187 KB) DOC (53 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the situation in Venezuela PDF (278 KB) DOC (53 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the situation in Venezuela PDF (175 KB) DOC (50 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the situation in Belarus PDF (288 KB) DOC (52 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Bangladesh, including child marriages PDF (152 KB) DOC (57 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Russia, the arrest of Alexei Navalny and other protestors PDF (158 KB) DOC (49 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Belarus PDF (258 KB) DOC (50 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Bangladesh, including child marriages PDF (255 KB) DOC (49 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Russia, the arrest of Alexei Navalny and other protestors PDF (309 KB) DOC (49 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on EU priorities for the UN Human Rights Council sessions in 2017 PDF (291 KB) DOC (58 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the situation of human rights and democracy in Nicaragua – the case of Francisca Ramirez PDF (149 KB) DOC (48 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Guatemala, notably the situation of human rights defenders PDF (165 KB) DOC (57 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on executions in Kuwait and Bahrain PDF (155 KB) DOC (79 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the rule of law crisis in the Democratic Republic of Congo and in Gabon PDF (288 KB) DOC (58 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the rule of law crisis in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and in Gabon PDF (184 KB) DOC (51 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on mass graves in Iraq PDF (158 KB) DOC (57 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the situation of the Rohingya minority in Myanmar PDF (303 KB) DOC (55 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on mass graves in Iraq PDF (272 KB) DOC (53 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the cases of the Larung Gar Tibetan Buddhist Academy and Ilham Tohti PDF (355 KB) DOC (53 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the situation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo PDF (276 KB) DOC (50 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the situation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo PDF (262 KB) DOC (48 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on EU-Turkey relations PDF (275 KB) DOC (52 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the case of Ildar Dadin, prisoner of conscience in Russia PDF (154 KB) DOC (48 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the situation of the Guarani-Kaiowá in the Brazilian state of Mato Grosso Do Sul PDF (149 KB) DOC (54 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the case of Gui Minhai, jailed publisher in China PDF (157 KB) DOC (57 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on EU-Turkey relations PDF (260 KB) DOC (61 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the situation in Belarus PDF (289 KB) DOC (83 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the situation of the Guarani-Kaiowa in the Brazilian State of Mato Grosso Do Sul PDF (274 KB) DOC (51 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the case of Ildar Dadin, prisoner of consience in Russia PDF (326 KB) DOC (51 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the case of Gui Minhai, jailed publisher in China PDF (278 KB) DOC (52 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the situation in Syria PDF (275 KB) DOC (76 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the EU accession to the Istanbul Convention on preventing and combating violence against women PDF (167 KB) DOC (86 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the situation in Belarus PDF (266 KB) DOC (64 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)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on nuclear security and non-proliferation PDF (159 KB) DOC (88 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the situation of journalists in Turkey PDF (277 KB) DOC (76 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the situation in Northern Iraq/Mosul PDF (275 KB) DOC (75 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Thailand, notably the situation of Andy Hall PDF (153 KB) DOC (80 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Sudan PDF (167 KB) DOC (89 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Rwanda, the case of Victoire Ingabire PDF (291 KB) DOC (83 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Thailand, notably the case of Andy Hall PDF (270 KB) DOC (51 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION On Sudan PDF (371 KB) DOC (53 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Rwanda: the case of Victoire Ingabire PDF (301 KB) DOC (54 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Zimbabwe PDF (289 KB) DOC (80 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the Philippines PDF (289 KB) DOC (84 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Somalia PDF (295 KB) DOC (91 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Zimbabwe PDF (273 KB) DOC (51 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Philippines PDF (280 KB) DOC (49 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Somalia PDF (299 KB) DOC (53 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Myanmar, in particular the situation of the Rohingya PDF (164 KB) DOC (86 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Bahrain PDF (157 KB) DOC (83 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the situation of people with albinism in Africa, notably in Malawi PDF (162 KB) DOC (86 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Bahrain PDF (355 KB) DOC (75 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the situation of albinos in Africa, notably in Malawi PDF (276 KB) DOC (72 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the massacres in eastern Congo PDF (279 KB) DOC (82 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the massacres in eastern Congo PDF (170 KB) DOC (63 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the situation in Venezuela PDF (160 KB) DOC (83 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Djibouti PDF (176 KB) DOC (93 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on The Gambia PDF (163 KB) DOC (88 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the Crimean Tatars PDF (158 KB) DOC (83 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Djibouti PDF (313 KB) DOC (82 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION On the Gambia PDF (296 KB) DOC (74 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the Crimean Tatars PDF (333 KB) DOC (76 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the follow-up to and review of the 2030 Agenda PDF (285 KB) DOC (83 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on attacks on hospitals and schools as violations of international humanitarian law PDF (295 KB) DOC (87 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on attacks on hospitals and schools as violations of international humanitarian law PDF (189 KB) DOC (73 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Nigeria PDF (167 KB) DOC (91 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Honduras: situation of human rights defenders PDF (162 KB) DOC (85 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Pakistan, in particular the attack in Lahore PDF (159 KB) DOC (85 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Nigeria PDF (372 KB) DOC (74 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Honduras: situation of Human rights defenders PDF (335 KB) DOC (84 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Pakistan, in particular the attack in Lahore PDF (276 KB) DOC (74 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the Democratic Republic of the Congo PDF (164 KB) DOC (88 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Egypt, notably the case of Giulio Regeni PDF (168 KB) DOC (85 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on freedom of expression in Kazakhstan PDF (168 KB) DOC (88 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the situation in Eritrea PDF (163 KB) DOC (91 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the Democratic Republic of Congo PDF (285 KB) DOC (77 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Egypt, notably the case of Giulio Regeni PDF (291 KB) DOC (75 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Freedom of expression in Kazakhstan PDF (306 KB) DOC (75 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the situation in Eritrea PDF (273 KB) DOC (70 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the case of the missing book publishers in Hong Kong PDF (157 KB) DOC (83 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Bahrain: the case of Mohammed Ramadan PDF (149 KB) DOC (82 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the human rights situation in Crimea, in particular of the Crimean Tatars PDF (155 KB) DOC (80 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the humanitarian situation in Yemen PDF (159 KB) DOC (84 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the systematic mass murder of religious minorities by the so-called ‘ISIS/Daesh’ PDF (168 KB) DOC (94 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the situation in Libya PDF (162 KB) DOC (88 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Bahrain: the case of Mohammed Ramadan PDF (271 KB) DOC (70 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the case of the missing book publishers in Hong Kong PDF (275 KB) DOC (74 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION in Crimea, in particular of the Crimean Tatars PDF (223 KB) DOC (69 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the situation in Libya PDF (288 KB) DOC (78 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the systematic mass murder of religious minorities by ISIS PDF (275 KB) DOC (74 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the humanitarian situation in Yemen PDF (283 KB) DOC (75 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the EU’s priorities for the UN Human Rights Council sessions in 2016 PDF (320 KB) DOC (103 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on support for the peace process in Colombia PDF (276 KB) DOC (76 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Malaysia PDF (157 KB) DOC (79 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the situation in the Maldives PDF (285 KB) DOC (84 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Ibrahim Halawa, potentially facing the death penalty PDF (287 KB) DOC (83 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the 20th anniversary of the Dayton Peace Agreement PDF (271 KB) DOC (71 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the situation in Burundi PDF (303 KB) DOC (93 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Malaysia PDF (278 KB) DOC (75 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the situation in the Maldives PDF (281 KB) DOC (76 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Ibrahim Halawa potentially facing the death penalty PDF (277 KB) DOC (73 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the 20th anniversary of the Dayton Peace Agreement PDF (272 KB) DOC (66 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the situation in Burundi PDF (272 KB) DOC (76 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the situation in Hungary PDF (357 KB) DOC (76 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the political situation in Cambodia PDF (281 KB) DOC (78 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Afghanistan, in particular the killings in the province of Zabul PDF (286 KB) DOC (79 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on freedom of expression in Bangladesh PDF (292 KB) DOC (85 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the political situation in Cambodia PDF (147 KB) DOC (72 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the situation in Afghanistan, in particular the killings in the province of Zabul PDF (147 KB) DOC (70 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the freedom of expression in Bangladesh PDF (149 KB) DOC (71 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 Mr. Ali Mohammed Baqir al-Nimr, Saudi Arabia PDF (145 KB) DOC (69 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the mass displacement of children in Nigeria as a result of Boko Haram attacks PDF (161 KB) DOC (84 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Thailand, democracy and the case of Andy Hall PDF (148 KB) DOC (73 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the Central African Republic PDF (149 KB) DOC (77 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the death penalty PDF (279 KB) DOC (77 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Azerbaijan PDF (155 KB) DOC (85 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Angola PDF (154 KB) DOC (84 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the situation in Belarus PDF (271 KB) DOC (71 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Azerbaijan PDF (147 KB) DOC (73 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Angola PDF (157 KB) DOC (74 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Russia in particular the case of Eston Kohver, Oleg Sentzov, and Alexander Kolchenko PDF (145 KB) DOC (73 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the EU’s role in the Middle East peace process PDF (296 KB) DOC (90 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the Srebrenica Commemoration PDF (174 KB) DOC (79 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)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the situation in Burundi PDF (162 KB) DOC (86 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the Srebrenica commemoration PDF (262 KB) DOC (67 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Situation of two Christian pastors in Sudan PDF (146 KB) DOC (70 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Bahrain, in particular the case of Nabeel Rajab PDF (148 KB) DOC (75 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), in particular the case of two detained human rights activists Yves Makwambala and Fred Bauma PDF (148 KB) DOC (74 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Cambodia's draft laws on NGOs and trade unions PDF (150 KB) DOC (73 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the situation in Yemen PDF (281 KB) DOC (70 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the situation in Burundi PDF (270 KB) DOC (76 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the situation in Nepal following the earthquakes PDF (178 KB) DOC (83 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Syria: situation in Palmyra and the case of Mazen Darwish PDF (191 KB) DOC (87 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Paraguay: legal aspects related to child pregnancy PDF (157 KB) DOC (82 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the situation in Nepal after the earthquakes PDF (151 KB) DOC (77 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Paraguay: the legal aspects related to the child pregnancy PDF (149 KB) DOC (74 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the situation Syria, in particular in Palmyra and the case of Mazen Darwish PDF (146 KB) DOC (72 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 (137 KB) DOC (64 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the plight of Rohingya refugees, including mass graves in Thailand PDF (140 KB) DOC (59 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Zimbabwe, the case of human rights defender Itai Dzamara PDF (133 KB) DOC (57 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)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the persecution of Christians around the world, in relation to the killing of students in Kenya by terror group Al-Shabaab PDF (135 KB) DOC (63 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the second anniversary of the Rana Plaza building collapse and progress of the Bangladesh Sustainability Compact PDF (166 KB) DOC (91 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the situation of the Yarmouk refugee camp in Syria PDF (131 KB) DOC (57 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the persecution of Christians in the world, in relation to the killing of students in Kenya by terror group al-Shabaab PDF (234 KB) DOC (59 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the latest tragedies in the Mediterranean and EU migration and asylum policies PDF (250 KB) DOC (70 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the situation in Nigeria PDF (237 KB) DOC (63 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the second anniversary of the Rana Plaza building collapse and progress of the Bangladesh Sustainability Compact PDF (252 KB) DOC (71 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Tanzania, notably the issue of land grabbing PDF (145 KB) DOC (71 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on South Sudan, including recent child abductions PDF (151 KB) DOC (76 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on recent attacks and abductions by Da’esh in the Middle East, notably of Assyrians PDF (150 KB) DOC (75 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on relations between the EU and the League of Arab States and cooperation in countering terrorism PDF (142 KB) DOC (67 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the EU’s priorities for the UN Human Rights Council in 2015 PDF (183 KB) DOC (104 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Tanzania, notably the issue of land grabbing PDF (141 KB) DOC (60 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on South Sudan, including recent child abductions PDF (144 KB) DOC (70 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the recent attacks and abductions by Daesh in the Middle East, notably of Assyrians PDF (131 KB) DOC (57 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the situation in Venezuela PDF (237 KB) DOC (64 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the EU’s priorities for the UN Human Rights Council in 2015 PDF (274 KB) DOC (90 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Burundi: the case of Bob Rugurika PDF (138 KB) DOC (74 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the case of Mr Raif Badawi, Saudi Arabia PDF (141 KB) DOC (70 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the humanitarian crisis in Iraq and Syria, in particular in the IS context PDF (151 KB) DOC (83 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Burundi: the case of Bob Rugurika PDF (140 KB) DOC (62 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the case of Mr Raif Badawi, Saudi Arabia, PDF (135 KB) DOC (58 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the humanitarian crisis in Iraq and Syria, in particular in the IS context PDF (245 KB) DOC (66 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Kyrgyzstan, homosexual propaganda bill PDF (141 KB) DOC (65 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Pakistan, in particular the situation following the Peshawar school attack PDF (142 KB) DOC (66 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Russia, in particular the case of Alexei Navalny PDF (142 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)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the case of the two Italian ‘marò’ PDF (144 KB) DOC (60 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Pakistan, in particular the situation following the Peshawar school attack PDF (131 KB) DOC (58 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Russia, in particular the case of Alexey Navalny PDF (131 KB) DOC (55 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the case of the two Italian ‘marò’ PDF (288 KB) DOC (56 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the situation in Egypt PDF (244 KB) DOC (66 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the situation in Libya PDF (243 KB) DOC (65 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Sudan: the case of Dr Amin Mekki Medani PDF (144 KB) DOC (73 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Mauritania, in particular the case of Biram Dah Abeid PDF (144 KB) DOC (69 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the persecution of the democratic opposition in Venezuela PDF (142 KB) DOC (72 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on recognition of Palestine statehood PDF (133 KB) DOC (194 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on recognition of Palestinian statehood PDF (133 KB) DOC (63 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Serbia: the case of accused war criminal Šešelj PDF (136 KB) DOC (63 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Pakistan: blasphemy laws PDF (156 KB) DOC (72 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the 25th anniversary of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child PDF (159 KB) DOC (91 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the humanitarian situation in South Sudan PDF (148 KB) DOC (73 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the humanitarian situation in South Sudan PDF (134 KB) DOC (68 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on human rights in Uzbekistan PDF (137 KB) DOC (68 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 the situation in Iraq and Syria, and the ISIS offensive, including the persecution of minorities PDF (131 KB) DOC (61 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the situation in Libya PDF (124 KB) DOC (60 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the crime of aggression PDF (133 KB) DOC (64 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the crime of aggression PDF (123 KB) DOC (56 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the situation in Iraq PDF (128 KB) DOC (62 KB)
Oral questions (7)
Fight against trafficking of women and girls for sexual and labour exploitation in the EU PDF (204 KB) DOC (21 KB)
A European Action Plan for the Social Economy PDF (107 KB) DOC (19 KB)
VP/HR - Implementation of the Council's LGBTI Guidelines, particularly in relation to the persecution of (perceived) homosexual men in Chechnya, Russia PDF (106 KB) DOC (18 KB)
Trafficking in Human Beings PDF (98 KB) DOC (18 KB)
Attacks on hospitals and schools as violations of international humanitarian law PDF (105 KB) DOC (26 KB)
The death penalty PDF (104 KB) DOC (25 KB)
Sports and human rights, including in the context of the Baku European Games PDF (104 KB) DOC (26 KB)
Written explanations (161)
Listing the third countries whose nationals must be in possession of visas when crossing the external borders and those whose nationals are exempt from that requirement, as regards the UK's withdrawal from the EU (A8-0047/2019 - Sergei Stanishev) ES
He votado a favor de este informe ya que ante la posibilidad de que el Brexit se produzca de forma inminente, resulta fundamental prever con la debida anticipación un mecanismo de exención de visados de corta duración (hasta 90 días en un período dado de 180 días) para los ciudadanos británicos que accedan al territorio de la UE por motivos de turismo, negocios o para visitar a amigos y familiares. Este mecanismo prevé que el Reino Unido recíprocamente exonere de dicho requisito a los ciudadanos de la UE que accedan a su territorio por distintos motivos.Además, he votado a favor de este informe porque, por primera vez, un acto jurídico de la Unión asume que Gibraltar es una colonia. Es un gran paso para la posición y las reivindicaciones de España. Se ha logrado por la firmeza y determinación que los socialistas españoles hemos mostrado durante la tramitación de este expediente legislativo.
Common rules for the internal market for natural gas (A8-0143/2018 - Jerzy Buzek) ES
La Delegación Socialista Española en el Parlamento Europeo ha votado a favor de la modificación de la Directiva sobre normas comunes para el mercado interior del gas natural porque actualiza la reglamentación europea en lo relativo al mercado del gas, ampliando disposiciones importantes de esta Directiva para que las normas del mercado interno del gas europeo se apliquen a gasoductos conectados con terceros países.De esta forma se llena un vacío legal en la política energética de la UE, aclarando la base legal para cualquier proyecto futuro con terceros países. Las normas de la UE sobre exenciones se hacen más estrictas para garantizar que cualquier inversión planificada no sea perjudicial para la competencia del mercado o la seguridad del suministro, y que todos los Estados miembros afectados sean consultados adecuadamente.También se dota de mayor poder a la Comisión: no solo deberá autorizar las negociaciones, sino que también debe estar completamente informada sobre su resultado, y se requerirá su autorización antes de que los Estados miembros puedan firmar el acuerdo. Las nuevas reglas establecen un marco regulatorio claro para operar gasoductos dentro de la UE y con terceros países.
European Maritime and Fisheries Fund (A8-0176/2019 - Gabriel Mato) ES
El Fondo Europeo Marítimo y de Pesca (FEMP) para el periodo 2021 - 2027 debe poder adaptarse para apoyar mejor la política pesquera común, la política marítima de la Unión y los compromisos internacionales de la Unión en el ámbito de la gobernanza de los océanos. Los socialistas hemos trabajado para pedir el incremento en un 10 % del presupuesto general para este Fondo. Además, pedimos la inclusión de la acuicultura como una prioridad, a la que se le dedica un capítulo nuevo.Para conseguir un equilibrio entre la capacidad de la flota y las posibilidades de pesca, pedimos poder apoyar los desguaces de buques de la UE, sujetos a determinadas condiciones como que el cese conlleve una reducción de la capacidad pesquera, que el apoyo no se pueda invertir en un buque nuevo y que los pescadores deben cesar por completo de toda actividad pesquera, al menos en dos años. Así se consigue apoyar al sector con una medida muy reclamada y necesaria, y hacerla compatible con el Objetivo de Desarrollo Sostenible (ODS) 14.6 y el compromiso de la UE en el marco de las negociaciones de OMC de eliminar los subsidios que contribuyan a la sobrecapacidad y la sobrepesca.
Multiannual plan for the fisheries exploiting demersal stocks in the western Mediterranean Sea (A8-0005/2019 - Clara Eugenia Aguilera García) ES
Los socialistas hemos apoyado este plan plurianual porque estamos convencidos de que es la mejor solución para el Mediterráneo Occidental, que va a asegurar que a largo plazo las especies demersales (poblaciones de peces y crustáceos que viven cerca del fondo del mar) se gestionan de forma sostenible, tanto medioambiental, como social y económicamente.El plan contribuirá al cumplimiento de los objetivos de la política de pesca común, de forma que el objetivo de mortalidad por pesca se alcanzará de forma progresiva e incrementada en 2020 cuando sea posible y a más tardar el 1 de enero del 2025, limitando la pesca recreativa cuando tenga un impacto significativo sobre las poblaciones de peces.Por primera vez en la historia de la pesca en la UE, el articulado de una normativa europea recoge la posibilidad de establecer un régimen de cogestión ―sistemas de gestión participativa a nivel local― para contribuir a que los objetivos del plan se cumplan de forma efectiva, de acuerdo con los principios de buena gobernanza de la PPC. Este es el único plan multianual que permite el desguace financiado para recuperar el equilibrio entre la capacidad de la flota y las posibilidades de pesca.
Multiannual recovery plan for Mediterranean swordfish (A8-0389/2018 - Marco Affronte) ES
He apoyado la aprobación del plan de recuperación del pez espada del Mediterráneo que incorpora la Recomendación 16-05 de la CICCA al ordenamiento jurídico de la Unión a fin de proporcionar seguridad jurídica a los operadores respecto de las normas y obligaciones que contiene. El pez espada del Mediterráneo sufre una sobreexplotación y actualmente se encuentra en una situación alarmante y las medidas contenidas en el plan pondrán fin al rápido decline y ayudará a la reconstrucción de las poblaciones a niveles que se ajusten a los objetivos establecidos.El plan de recuperación tiene asimismo en cuenta las especificidades de los diferentes tipos de artes y técnicas de pesca. Cuando se implementa el plan, la UE y los Estados miembros deben fomentar la promoción de actividades costeras y el uso de técnicas y artes de pesca usados en la pesca tradicional y artesanal, y, por lo tanto, contribuyendo a un nivel de vida justo y equitativo para la economía local. Hasta el momento, España ha aplicado directamente las medidas de gestión de la Recomendación 16-05.
Motion for a resolution pursuant to Rule 108(6) seeking an opinion from the Court of Justice relating to the EU accession to the Convention on preventing and combating violence against women and domestic violence (B8-0232/2019) ES
He votado a favor de esta solicitud porque considero que es muy importante que la UE se adhiera cuanto antes al Convenio de Estambul porque constituye el primer instrumento que hace jurídicamente vinculante la prevención y lucha contra la violencia de género y establece una tolerancia cero hacia la violencia contra las mujeres. La UE firmó el Convenio en junio de 2017, pero todavía no ha podido ser ratificado por la Unión, por los problemas planteados por varios Estados miembros. El Parlamento solicita dictamen al Tribunal de Justicia sobre la idoneidad de la base legal elegida por el Consejo y sobre la decisión de dividir la adhesión a la UE en dos partes, lo que limita el alcance y la aplicación general del Convenio, según confirmó el Servicio Jurídico del Parlamento; y sobre el procedimiento de toma de decisiones pertinente para adoptar la decisión de ratificación, el Consejo aboga por la unanimidad, pero el Parlamento lo considera inapropiado e injustificado. Es la última oportunidad antes de que termine la legislatura para que el Parlamento Europeo se pronuncie y se mantenga el tema en la agenda. La Comisión apoya firmemente la solicitud del Parlamento y la considera una gran oportunidad.
Tax treatment of pension products, including the pan-European Personal Pension Product (A8-0481/2018 - Sophia in 't Veld) ES
La Comisión ha impulsado este Reglamento con el objetivo de facilitar la creación de un mercado europeo de ahorro a largo plazo y proveer de nuevas líneas de financiación a la economía real. La propuesta no incorpora cambios en los sistemas de seguridad social nacionales.Incluso reconociendo la mejora general del texto durante las negociaciones, no creo que el PEPP, tal y como se ha acordado, sea un verdadero producto europeo. De hecho, la Autoridad Europea de Seguros y Pensiones de Jubilación tendrá una función secundaria, ya que las principales tareas de autorización y supervisión del PEPP permanecerán en manos de las autoridades nacionales competentes, y los proveedores de PEPP solo estarán obligados a suministrarlo en dos países.Además, los socialistas creemos que el esfuerzo regulatorio debería centrarse en garantizar la viabilidad y robustez de los sistemas públicos de pensiones.Por lo tanto, me he abstenido en la votación. No estando en contra del PEPP, no creo que presente las garantías europeas necesarias para el desarrollo de un verdadero mercado europeo de ahorros para jubilaciones.
Quality of water intended for human consumption (A8-0288/2018 - Michel Dantin) ES
En el marco de la revisión de la Directiva de agua potable, el grupo socialista ha respaldado este informe que confirma la primera lectura del PE. Sin embargo, nuestro grupo lamenta no haber recibido suficiente apoyo a nuestro llamamiento para que los Estados miembros garanticen el acceso universal al agua potable a través de obligaciones concretas, así como el reconocimiento de un derecho al agua. En 2018 es inadmisible que grupos vulnerables no tengan acceso a agua potable de calidad en la UE.El informe parlamentario recoge objetivos socialistas como la protección de la salud pública y la seguridad del agua potable. A su vez, el informe parlamentario endurece los límites de presencia de ciertos contaminantes, como el plomo (que se reducirá a la mitad), y las bacterias como la Legionella. Asimismo, se han introducido nuevos umbrales para ciertos alteradores endocrinos y se colocan los niveles de microplásticos bajo vigilancia, ante la creciente preocupación que generan.La delegación socialista española apoya firmemente el informe, en línea con sus prioridades en salud pública y calidad alimentaria, aunque lamenta que el Parlamento haya perdido esta oportunidad para reconocer el acceso al agua potable de calidad como un derecho de la ciudadanía europea.
Emergency situation in Venezuela (RC-B8-0225/2019, B8-0225/2019, B8-0226/2019, B8-0227/2019, B8-0228/2019, B8-0229/2019) ES
Me he abstenido en la votación de esta propuesta de Resolución común porque su texto estaba en clara oposición con la postura del Servicio de Acción Exterior de la UE y las 9 Resoluciones anteriormente aprobadas por la Eurocámara. La derecha ha forzado la votación de una propuesta de Resolución que abre la puerta al uso de una intervención armada y niega la mediación para una salida pacífica y democrática. Se trata de una postura irresponsable e incongruente, que dificulta la acción diplomática de la UE en la crisis venezolana, que busca proporcionar ayuda humanitaria a la población y buscar una salida que no pase por un conflicto armado, cuyas consecuencias serían desastrosas para toda la región.En cambio, he votado a favor de las 7 enmiendas propuestas por el Grupo S&D, que recogen por un lado el rechazo de la violencia y de toda propuesta o intento de solución de la crisis que pase por la violencia o intervención militar, y por otro, un respaldo a la labor del Grupo de Contacto Internacional impulsado por la UE. El texto aludía a la misión del Grupo de Contacto Internacional en términos muy negativos, cuestionando su capacidad para producir resultados, restándole autoridad y rompiendo el consenso alcanzado en el Consejo.
Recent developments on the Dieselgate scandal (B8-0222/2019, RC-B8-0223/2019, B8-0223/2019, B8-0224/2019) ES
Los socialistas españoles en el PE hemos votado a favor de esta propuesta de Resolución común, por nuestro compromiso con la salud de las personas. Tres años después del escándalo del «Dieselgate», en el que se descubrió que Volkswagen había programado intencionalmente motores diésel para activar sus controles de emisiones solo durante las pruebas de emisiones en laboratorio, el número de automóviles contaminantes en nuestras carreteras continúa aumentando, lo que supone un riesgo para la vida de los ciudadanos.Los socialistas mostramos nuestra preocupación sobre el lento progreso en el seguimiento del «Dieselgate» e instamos a seguir trabajando a nivel nacional y europeo para abordar los más de 43 millones de coches y furgonetas diésel extremadamente contaminantes que siguen en las carreteras de Europa. Asimismo, señalamos que es hora de parar las concesiones en beneficio de la industria y de empezar a preocuparse por los ciudadanos y sus vidas. Por ello, rechazamos los nuevos límites de emisiones de NOx establecidos por la CE, contrarios a los establecidos en la normativa Euro 6 como respalda el Tribunal de Justicia UE, y que no han sido otra cosa que la respuesta a las presiones recibidas para apaciguar a la industria automotriz.
Neighbourhood, Development and International Cooperation Instrument (A8-0173/2019 - Pier Antonio Panzeri, Cristian Dan Preda, Frank Engel, Charles Goerens) ES
He votado a favor de un nuevo «Instrumento de Vecindad, Desarrollo y Cooperación Internacional» (IVDCI), que fusiona doce de los actuales instrumentos financieros externos de la UE en una amplia herramienta para ayudar a terceros países en nuestra vecindad y más allá. Con un presupuesto de 93 000 millones de euros durante el período 2021-2027 apostamos por que la acción exterior de la Unión sea más asertiva y eficaz, asegurando una cooperación basada en necesidades y no en intereses geopolíticos, y que implemente los diferentes compromisos internacionales derivados de los Objetivos de Desarrollo Sostenible 2030 y del Acuerdo de París sobre el cambio climático. Los socialistas hemos conseguido más fondos para promover la erradicación de la pobreza, fortalecer el acceso de las mujeres y las niñas a la educación y su integración en el mercado laboral, la igualdad, la democracia, el Estado de Derecho y el respeto de los derechos humanos. También hemos introducido una cláusula de suspensión de asistencia en caso de incumplimiento persistente de estos principios fundamentales y la redirección de dichos fondos a la sociedad civil. Esa es la acción exterior que queremos y esperamos que el próximo Parlamento luche por ella en las negociaciones con el Consejo.
European Regional Development Fund and Cohesion Fund (A8-0094/2019 - Andrea Cozzolino) ES
Hace un año y medio el Parlamento aprobó el informe García Pérez para situar a la política de cohesión en el corazón de la lucha contra los retos demográficos y la despoblación, que es lo que la UE urgentemente necesita en el momento actual.Ahora, con la aprobación del Reglamento sobre el FEDER y el Fondo de Cohesión, hacemos realidad que estos instrumentos puedan ayudar a luchar contra la despoblación. El trabajo que se ha incorporado a través de enmiendas se plasma en el artículo 8, que establece que al menos un 5 % del FEDER tiene que ser destinado a estas zonas con desventajas demográficas. El artículo 10 también establece la posibilidad de incorporar un fondo específico en los acuerdos de asociación entre la Comisión y los Estados miembros para luchar contra el reto demográfico.Es fundamental para nuestro medio rural que las diferentes políticas europeas y, en particular la política de cohesión, se conviertan en un instrumento fundamental para dar esperanza a todos los pueblos que hoy están agonizando. Por lo tanto, demos la bienvenida a un nuevo Reglamento que afronta de manera decidida los retos que plantea el cambio demográfico en las regiones y municipios europeos.
Reduction of the impact of certain plastic products on the environment (A8-0317/2018 - Frédérique Ries) ES
Los socialistas españoles en el PE hemos votado a favor de este informe porque consideramos que la nueva normativa sobre plásticos de un solo uso es un paso imprescindible para salvar los océanos. Además, estamos orgullosos de haber sido los impulsores de esta normativa ambiciosa que establece objetivos claros para reducir el uso de estos plásticos.Los plásticos de un solo uso tienen un alto impacto ambiental porque no son reciclables y generan muchos residuos. Por ello, respaldamos este informe, que restringe el uso de recipientes alimentarios de poliestireno, cubiertos, platos, pajitas y bolsas de plástico ligeras; y que alienta a los consumidores a elegir alternativas reutilizables y a la industria a crear productos más sostenibles.Los socialistas hemos luchado para que el nuevo texto exija a los productores que ayuden a cubrir los costes de la gestión y limpieza y a los Estados miembros a recoger el 90 % de las botellas de bebidas con plástico de un solo uso a partir del 2029. A su vez, respaldamos los nuevos requisitos para el etiquetado, que deberá indicar las opciones adecuadas de gestión de residuos, la presencia de plásticos en el producto y el consiguiente impacto medioambiental negativo de los vertidos.
EU fertilising products (A8-0270/2017 - Mihai Ţurcanu) ES
He votado a favor de este informe, ya que con estas nuevas reglas avanzaremos hacia una verdadera economía circular, modernizando los requisitos para la venta de productos fertilizantes en Europa. Asimismo, garantizamos la seguridad y la alta calidad de los productos fertilizantes, siendo también crucial para la sostenibilidad agrícola, la inocuidad de los alimentos y la protección del medio ambiente.Por otro lado, aseguramos que nuestros agricultores puedan utilizar productos asequibles y de alta calidad en toda Europa. Las nuevas reglas fomentarán el desarrollo de productos innovadores que podrían ayudar a los agricultores a obtener mejores rendimientos.En definitiva, avanzamos hacia una Europa más segura, más limpia y más respetuosa con el medio ambiente. Las nuevas normas sobre productos fertilizantes mejorarán la seguridad de los productos en el mercado único al limitar estrictamente los niveles de sustancias dañinas, como el cadmio, y promover la producción de fertilizantes de residuos biológicos.
Common provisions on the European Regional Development Fund, the European Social Fund Plus, the Cohesion Fund, and the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund and financial rules for those (A8-0043/2019 - Andrey Novakov, Constanze Krehl) ES
La propuesta de Reglamento sobre «disposiciones comunes» establece un conjunto único de reglas para siete Fondos de la UE, que se implementan junto a los Estados miembros: Fondo Europeo de Desarrollo Regional (FEDER), Fondo de Cohesión, Fondo Social Europeo Plus, Fondo Europeo Marítimo y de Pesca, Fondo de Asilo y Migración, Fondo de Seguridad Interior y el Instrumento de Gestión de Fronteras y Visados.Los Fondos Estructurales representan un tercio del presupuesto de la UE. Los socialdemócratas hemos obtenido un notable éxito al conseguir un presupuesto de 378 000 millones de euros para todas las regiones. Estas inversiones se dedicarán de manera prioritaria a la innovación, el apoyo a las pymes, las tecnologías digitales y la modernización industrial, pero también a la transición energética, la lucha contra el cambio climático y el impulso del empleo y la inclusión social. Asimismo, los socialdemócratas hemos liderado el rechazo del Parlamento a la condicionalidad macroeconómica en la política de cohesión para impedir que las regiones sean castigadas por los errores de los Gobiernos nacionales.Continuaremos apostando por la política de cohesión como principal instrumento de inversión de la UE y una de las expresiones más concretas de la solidaridad comunitaria.
Health technology assessment (A8-0289/2018 - Soledad Cabezón Ruiz) ES
. – Los socialistas españoles hemos votado favorablemente este informe en primera lectura sobre evaluación de tecnologías sanitarias, que hemos liderado, por nuestro compromiso con la mejora del acceso a los medicamentos por parte de los pacientes y la sostenibilidad de los sistemas sanitarios.El Reglamento aprobado establece un sistema para la UE con criterios armonizados para evaluar las nuevas tecnologías sanitarias (medicamentos y productos sanitarios). Es una herramienta fundamental para mejorar la calidad de las tecnologías sanitarias y dirigir las prioridades médicas de investigación en salud a las necesidades de los pacientes para la sostenibilidad de los sistemas sanitarios. Con un proceso transparente, independiente, financiado públicamente y basado la evidencia científica, los Estados miembros tendrán la información necesaria sobre el valor terapéutico añadido de las nuevas tecnologías sanitarias, lo que les ayudará en la toma de decisiones. No obstante, este sistema es sólo un paso más para mejorar el acceso, precisándose otras acciones en términos de precios y propiedad intelectual.Los socialistas hemos además introducido la novedosa propuesta sobre la necesidad de que las aportaciones que deban pagar los desarrolladores de tecnología por la evaluación y consultas científicas, deben destinarse a financiar las necesidades y prioridades médicas en investigación en salud.
Computerising the movement and surveillance of excise goods (A8-0010/2019 - Kay Swinburne) ES
. – He votado a favor de este informe porque permite ampliar el Sistema de Circulación y Control de Impuestos Especiales a los movimientos en el interior de la Unión de productos sujetos a impuestos especiales, con el objeto de simplificar el procedimiento y permitir un seguimiento adecuado de dichos movimientos. En ausencia de la presente propuesta, no será posible la planificación coordinada de la automatización de la circulación en el interior de la Unión de productos sujetos a impuestos especiales que sean para consumo.Además, no se requerirán recursos adicionales del presupuesto de la Unión para ampliar dicho sistema. La presente iniciativa no prejuzga la propuesta de la Comisión relativa al próximo marco financiero plurianual.
EU-Singapore Free Trade Agreement (A8-0053/2019 - David Martin) ES
. – He apoyado el Acuerdo comercial UE-Singapur por su importancia estratégica, económica y su cariz progresista.• Singapur es puerta de entrada al Asia Sudoriental, región con 650 millones de habitantes y una economía de tres billones de dólares. Hay más de 10 000 empresas europeas en Singapur.• Frente al levantamiento de fronteras proteccionistas, este Acuerdo defiende el multilateralismo y un comercio abierto, justo y basado en normas.• Compromete a Singapur a ratificar y aplicar los tres convenios fundamentales de la Organización Internacional del Trabajo que tiene pendientes, aplicar el Acuerdo de París sobre cambio climático y gestionar bosques y pesca de manera sostenible.• La UE eliminará prácticamente todos los aranceles sobre mercancías importadas desde Singapur, con un período transitorio de cinco años. Singapur, desde el primer día, elimina todas las tarifas a las importaciones de la UE.• Se ocupará también de barreras no arancelarias como el doble control a los coches que repercute innecesariamente en su precio.
EU-Singapore Investment Protection Agreement (A8-0054/2019 - David Martin) ES
. – He apoyado el Acuerdo de Protección de las Inversiones UE-Singapur, una vez que se ha adaptado a los últimos progresos defendidos por el Grupo S&D, concretamente:1) Se ha eliminado el arbitraje privado (ISDS) como mecanismo de resolución de disputas entre inversores y Estados y se reemplaza por el nuevo modelo, defendido por el Grupo S&D y adoptado por la Comisión Europea, de un tribunal público de inversiones, transparente, independiente, conformado por jueces de carrera, sometidos a un código de conducta y régimen de incompatibilidades, un mecanismo de apelación y, en definitiva, un sistema acorde a los principios democráticos y garantías procesales.2) Los tratados bilaterales de inversiones existentes entre Singapur y 13 Estados miembros de la UE serán remplazados por el nuevo Acuerdo de la Unión, poniendo fin a los ISDS existentes hasta hoy.Este paso a favor de la eliminación del arbitraje privado entre inversores y Estados, da credibilidad y fuerza a la UE para defender la reivindicación socialista de poner fin a los ISDS existentes a escala internacional mediante la creación de un tribunal multilateral. Seguiremos trabajando para garantizar que los derechos de los inversores vienen acompañados del refuerzo de sus obligaciones.
Common provisions on the European Regional Development Fund, the European Social Fund Plus, the Cohesion Fund, and the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund and financial rules for those (A8-0043/2019 - Andrey Novakov, Constanze Krehl) ES
. – La propuesta de Reglamento sobre «disposiciones comunes» establece un conjunto único de reglas para siete Fondos de la UE, que se implementan junto a los Estados miembros: Fondo Europeo de Desarrollo Regional (FEDER), Fondo de Cohesión, Fondo Social Europeo Plus, Fondo Europeo Marítimo y de Pesca, Fondo de Asilo y Migración, Fondo para la Seguridad Interior y el Instrumento de Gestión de Fronteras y Visados.Los Fondos estructurales representan un tercio del presupuesto de la UE. El Grupo S&D ha obtenido un notable éxito al conseguir un presupuesto de 378 000 millones de euros para todas las regiones. Estas inversiones se dedicarán de manera prioritaria a la innovación, el apoyo a las pymes, las tecnologías digitales y la modernización industrial, pero también a la transición energética, la lucha contra el cambio climático y el impulso del empleo y la inclusión social. Asimismo, los socialdemócratas hemos liderado el rechazo del Parlamento a la condicionalidad macroeconómica en la política de cohesión para impedir que las regiones sean castigadas por los errores de los Gobiernos nacionales.Continuaremos apostando por la política de cohesión como principal instrumento de inversión de la UE y una de las expresiones más concretas de la solidaridad comunitaria.
Experiencing backlash in women’s rights and gender equality in the EU (B8-0096/2019, B8-0099/2019) ES
. – He votado a favor de este informe para denunciar que, en los últimos años, los derechos de la mujer y la igualdad de género han sufrido un lamentable retroceso. En 2014 debatimos sobre los derechos de salud sexual y reproductiva, y ya defendimos que no se debe permitir que nuestras hijas tengan menos derechos que nuestras madres. Esa amenaza está hoy más cerca que nunca: Polonia, con su ley del aborto, Hungría, eliminando los estudios de género, Bulgaria, negándose a ratificar el Convenio de Estambul, España, donde el líder del PP español sostiene que para garantizar la sostenibilidad de las pensiones las mujeres tienen que parir, y para ello propone volver a una ley restrictiva del aborto de 1985.Las mujeres cobran menos salarios, menos pensiones; se enfrentan a dificultades para incorporarse al mercado laboral; son las cuidadoras de las personas dependientes; son víctimas de la violencia machista, la violencia sexual y la trata de seres humanos; incluso tienen miedo de correr o volver solas a casa. No podemos permanecer impasibles. Porque esta no es una cuestión de mujeres. Es una lucha por una Europa feminista que avanza, que no se rinde y que trabaja. Hay más de mil motivos.
Use of cannabis for medicinal purposes (B8-0071/2019) ES
. – Los socialistas españoles en el Parlamento Europeo hemos votado favorablemente la propuesta de Resolución sobre el uso terapéutico del cannabis, por el firme convencimiento de que algunos de los componentes de este pueden ser beneficiosos en ciertas enfermedades como el sida o la esclerosis múltiple.No obstante, nos mostramos satisfechos con el rechazo del Parlamento a ciertas enmiendas presentadas en el Pleno que pretendían ampliar el ámbito de la Resolución de medicamentos elaborados a base de cannabis aprobados a nivel reglamentario, a cannabis para fines terapéuticos, lo que abriría la puerta al uso de cannabis en su forma natural. Este punto hubiera desvirtuado el objeto de la Resolución y abierto un debate que no es el objeto de la misma, por un lado, y hubiera abierto la puerta al uso de productos a base de cannabis sin el control reglamentario que han de suscribir todos los medicamentos, esto es, seguridad, calidad y eficacia.En este sentido, consideramos que el texto final aprobado de la Resolución es lo suficientemente equilibrado y trata los principales puntos de debate para el uso de medicamentos elaborados a base de cannabis, que ciertamente requiere no solo de mayor investigación, sino también de una definición legal.
Fisheries Partnership Agreement between Côte d’Ivoire and the EU (2018-2024) (A8-0030/2019 - João Ferreira) ES
. – He votado a favor de este Acuerdo de Asociación en el sector pesquero entre la UE y Costa de Marfil porque es de especial importancia tanto para Costa de Marfil como para las flotas de la Unión que faenan en aguas de este país. El primer Acuerdo de pesca entre la Unión y la República de Cosa de Marfil se firmó hace 28 años y es necesario continuar los esfuerzos invertidos después de tanto tiempo en la cooperación sectorial para seguir promoviendo un verdadero desarrollo sostenible en el sector pesquero costamarfileño y en las industrias y actividades conexas, incrementando el valor añadido que se queda en el país como resultado de la explotación de sus recursos naturales.
Motion for a resolution pursuant to Rule 108(6) seeking an opinion from the Court of Justice on the compatibility with the Treaties of the proposed EU-Morocco Sustainable Fisheries Partnership Agreement (B8-0100/2019) ES
. – Los socialistas españoles consideramos que el nuevo texto del Acuerdo de colaboración de pesca sostenible entre la Unión y Marruecos recoge bien las condiciones indicadas en la sentencia 104/6 P de 27 de febrero de 2018 del Tribunal de Justicia de la UE. Dichas condiciones son, por un lado, la mención explícita en el Acuerdo del Sáhara Occidental y, por otro lado, el consentimiento de su pueblo. Según el proceso de consulta a las poblaciones locales del Sáhara Occidental y a las partes interesadas llevado a cabo por el Servicio Europeo de Acción Exterior (SEAE) y la Comisión, la mayoría de las personas que consultaron estaban a favor de un nuevo Acuerdo de pesca y de la renovación del Protocolo. Señalaron el impacto positivo de la asociación en el desarrollo de negocios locales en el sector pesquero.Además, creo sinceramente que este nuevo protocolo no afecta al proceso de paz que en el marco de las Naciones Unidas se continúa negociando y por el que la Unión sigue independientemente trabajando.
EU-Morocco Sustainable Fisheries Partnership Agreement (A8-0027/2019 - Alain Cadec) ES
. – He votado a favor de este Acuerdo por muchas razones. En primer lugar, porque permite volver a la actividad a más de 90 buques de pesca españoles que llevaban más de 8 meses amarrados esperando poder volver a faenar en estas aguas. Además, porque claramente beneficia a la población local, tanto del Sáhara Occidental, como de Marruecos. De forma adicional, este Protocolo refuerza la sostenibilidad de las prácticas pesqueras combatiendo la pesca ilegal y asegura una gobernanza económica del sector. Al mismo tiempo, el nuevo Acuerdo y su apoyo sectorial facilita las inversiones estructurales, lo que mejora la competitividad y el empleo, dado que la pesca y el sector transformador pesquero es la principal fuente de empleo del territorio. De forma adicional, se mejora la cooperación científica, reforzando las medidas de gestión y conservación para asegurar la sostenibilidad de las actividades de pesca y la renovación de las poblaciones. Las nuevas disposiciones del Protocolo sobre seguimiento en términos financieros harán que se asegure que la población local se beneficia proporcionadamente.
Agreement to prevent unregulated high seas fisheries in the Central Arctic Ocean (A8-0016/2019 - Norica Nicolai) ES
. – He votado a favor del Acuerdo en el Océano Ártico central porque permite, por una parte, explorar en mayor medida y comprender mejor la biodiversidad y el ecosistema del Océano Ártico central y, por otra, combatir e impedir la pesca no reglamentada en dicha zona. Para el Parlamento Europeo esos dos objetivos eran de suma importancia, junto con la moratoria de la pesca comercial en esa zona, como paso adelante en dirección a un enfoque sostenible basado en la ciencia, en lugar de una competición entre países fuera de control y orientada al lucro.
Multiannual plan for stocks fished in the Western Waters and adjacent waters, and for fisheries exploiting those stocks (A8-0310/2018 - Alain Cadec) ES
. – He votado a favor de este plan porque permite asegurar la explotación sostenible de las poblaciones en las aguas occidentales del Atlántico. Además, este plan va a aportar estabilidad a las oportunidades de pesca, a la vez que asegura que la gestión se basa en la información científica más actualizada sobre poblaciones, pesquerías mixtas y otros aspectos de los ecosistemas y el medio ambiente. El plan incluye medidas para implementar la obligación de desembarco, además otras medidas técnicas, incluidas de salvaguardia en caso de que las poblaciones lo necesiten.Este plan es de gran importancia para la flota española, ya que es en estas aguas donde lleva a cabo la mayor parte de su actividad, aunque se verán afectados los buques pesqueros de otros seis países miembros: Portugal, Francia, Irlanda, Bélgica, Holanda y el Reino Unido.
Minimum requirements for water reuse (A8-0044/2019 - Simona Bonafè) ES
. – Los socialistas españoles hemos votado a favor de este informe, siendo conscientes de la escasez de recursos hídricos que afecta a nuestro país y de la necesidad de poder dar un uso agrícola a las aguas residuales regeneradas.Los socialistas somos muy conscientes de los problemas generados por tal escasez, que se ve agravada por los impactos del cambio climático, y que será una cuestión que afecte a cada vez más países. Por eso, son necesarias herramientas y políticas para paliarla, ya que la escasez no es, o lo será cada vez menos en el futuro, un problema que afecte sólo a los países del sur de la UE.En tal sentido, hemos acogido favorablemente algunas de las disposiciones aprobadas. No obstante, creemos que el instrumento jurídico del que deberíamos dotarnos debería haber sido una Directiva y no un Reglamento para dar mayor flexibilidad a los Estados miembros, no en relación a los requisitos de calidad, sino en relación a la aplicación de la normativa, ya que las disparidades entre los Estados miembros son enormes y hay países con mucha experiencia en reutilización del agua, como España, y otros que prácticamente nunca han regenerado agua para uso agrícola.
VAT: Definitive system for the taxation of trade between Member States (A8-0028/2019 - Fulvio Martusciello) ES
. – He votado a favor de este informe porque la desviación del IVA, definida como la diferencia entre el importe de ingresos por IVA percibido realmente y el importe teórico que se esperaba recaudar, ha ido ampliándose hasta alcanzar los 151 500 millones EUR en 2015, en el marco de la Europa de los Veintiocho. Ello demuestra la necesidad de emprender una reforma urgente y completa del régimen del IVA para establecer un régimen definitivo, a fin de facilitar y simplificar el comercio transfronterizo dentro de la Unión y aumentar la resistencia del sistema frente al fraude.Este informe altera la Directiva 2006/112/CE del Consejo en lo que respecta a la introducción de medidas técnicas detalladas para el funcionamiento del régimen definitivo del IVA.En materias fiscales, el Parlamento Europeo solo tiene poder consultivo. Sin embargo, con este informe logramos reforzar, junto con el Consejo, la importancia de acordar lo más rápido posible el régimen definitivo de tributación de los intercambios entre Estados miembros.
Sustainable use of pesticides (A8-0045/2019 - Jytte Guteland) ES
. – Los socialistas españoles en el Parlamento Europeo hemos votado a favor de este informe de implementación de la Directiva sobre el uso sostenible de los pesticidas, siendo conscientes de la necesidad de que los Estados miembros sigan trabajando en la buena implementación de la misma para reducir el uso de pesticidas.La Directiva sobre el uso sostenible de plaguicidas prevé una serie de acciones que pueden ayudar a Europa a lograr un uso sostenible de los mismos. Como socialista creo que los Estados miembros de la UE deben ser más proactivos en el establecimiento de objetivos para una reducción a corto y largo plazo del uso de pesticidas, de manera que se reduzcan los riesgos e impactos en la salud humana y el medio ambiente. A su vez, creo que los Estados miembros deben trabajar para conseguir una agricultura más sostenible que favorezca la prevención, los métodos no químicos, los controles biológicos y los productos de bajo riesgo.Para ello, es necesario que estos presenten planes y objetivos claros para mostrar cómo implementarán estas reglas y protegerán la salud humana y el medio ambiente, garantizando a su vez la innovación del sector agrícola y la seguridad alimentaria.
Implementation of the cross-border Healthcare Directive (A8-0046/2019 - Ivo Belet) ES
. – En 2011, la Unión Europea adoptó una Directiva sobre la aplicación de los derechos de los pacientes en la asistencia sanitaria transfronteriza. Se suponía que mejoraría el acceso a la asistencia sanitaria para todos los ciudadanos de la UE, pero se han identificado muchas deficiencias en su implementación.Por ello, he votado a favor de este informe del Parlamento Europeo, ya que todos los pacientes en la UE deben tener el mismo derecho de acceso a atención médica segura y de alta calidad. Para que todos los ciudadanos disfruten de un acceso equitativo a los sistemas de salud, debemos asegurarnos de contar con el marco adecuado para facilitar una cooperación más estrecha en varias áreas, incluida la salud electrónica y el tratamiento de enfermedades raras.Además de lo anterior, necesitamos que el marco sea el adecuado para poder contrarrestar los posibles abusos y se puedan promover precios justos de productos farmacéuticos para los pacientes en cualquier lugar de la Unión Europea. Para que esto suceda, debe haber un esfuerzo a nivel de la UE en esta área, así como una información adecuada a los ciudadanos sobre sus derechos, y en especial sobre su derecho al reembolso.
Amendments to Parliament's Rules of Procedure (A8-0462/2018 - Richard Corbett) ES
He votado a favor de esta nueva reforma del Reglamento del Parlamento que introduce, pese a la oposición del Grupo PPE y su petición de votación secreta, propuestas para incrementar la transparencia, en particular en relación a los intereses económicos de los diputados y el proceso de toma de decisiones. En primer lugar, se introduce la posibilidad de que los diputados publiquen en el sitio web del Parlamento una auditoría voluntaria del uso que hacen de las dietas para gastos generales y su conformidad con las normas del Estatuto de los diputados. En segundo lugar, se incluye una «huella legislativa» que obliga a los diputados a reunirse únicamente con los representantes de intereses que estén inscritos en el Registro de transparencia y a publicar en línea la lista de estas reuniones.La nueva actualización incorpora nuevas disposiciones para luchar contra el lenguaje ofensivo en los debates parlamentarios, teniendo como base para su definición el artículo 21 de la Carta de Derechos Fundamentales. Por último, se introduce la obligatoriedad de que los diputados no puedan ejercer cargos en el Parlamento, ni ser nombrados ponentes, ni formar parte de delegaciones oficiales o negociaciones interinstitucionales, si no han firmado el Código de conducta apropiada.
Harmonisation of gross national income at market prices (GNI Regulation) (A8-0009/2018 - Roberto Gualtieri) ES
He votado a favor de este informe porque la parte creciente de los recursos propios de la Unión, basada en la renta nacional bruta a precios de mercado (RNB) de los Estados miembros, requiere que se refuerce aún más la comparabilidad, la fiabilidad y la exhaustividad de este agregado. La RNB constituye la base de cálculo de la parte más importante de los recursos propios en el presupuesto de la Unión y debe tener en cuenta las actividades y transacciones informales, no registradas y de otra índole que no se informan en las encuestas estadísticas ni a las autoridades fiscales, sociales y administrativas.Con este informe logramos garantizar una participación activa del Parlamento en la definición de las medidas que garanticen la fiabilidad, la exhaustividad y el mayor grado de comparabilidad posible de los datos relativos a la RNB y asegurar que las fuentes y los métodos utilizados para elaborar la RNB sean fiables, garantizando la adecuada repartición de recursos propios en el presupuesto de la Unión.
Situation in Venezuela (B8-0082/2019, B8-0083/2019, B8-0084/2019, B8-0085/2019, B8-0086/2019, B8-0087/2019) ES
He votado a favor de esta propuesta de Resolución porque, más allá de reconocimientos diplomáticos, lo importante es iniciar un proceso electoral pactado. Unas elecciones creíbles, plurales y limpias son la única salida para Venezuela. Nicolás Maduro no ha atendido a la llamada de la UE para que convoque elecciones, por eso ahora aumentamos la presión reconociendo a Guaidó como un interlocutor legítimo.La UE tiene una enorme capacidad de influencia, y la va a emplear para encontrar una solución pacífica y pactada a la crisis venezolana, que evite el uso de la violencia o el recurso a las armas por parte de ningún actor.Con ese objetivo, en la propuesta de Resolución aprobada hoy, los Socialistas y Demócratas hemos insistido en la necesidad de crear un «grupo de contacto» que actúe como observador y garante del proceso. La UE tiene toda la experiencia democrática para facilitar un proceso electoral libre y transparente. Nuestro papel será fundamental, junto a países como Uruguay y México, para conseguir una salida pacífica, y es además un papel muy diferente al jugado por otros actores internacionales. Un papel constructivo y comprometido con la paz, la democracia, el Estado de Derecho y el respeto a los derechos humanos.
Annual report on competition policy (A8-0474/2018 - Michel Reimon) ES
He votado a favor de este informe porque siempre apoyé un fuerte cumplimiento de las reglas de competencia, para garantizar la equidad y la igualdad de oportunidades, la prosperidad compartida, un sector privado próspero y diverso, que ofrece innovación, diversidad e inclusión. Las normas de competencia deben considerarse a la luz de los valores europeos más amplios que sustentan la legislación de la Unión en materia de asuntos sociales, economía social de mercado, normas medioambientales, política climática y protección del consumidor.Este informe reconoce que la política de competencia de la Comisión es positiva, pero identifica todavía que hay margen de mejora, dando pista a la Comisión donde enfocar sus esfuerzos. Subrayamos, una vez más, que tenemos que enfrentarnos a la lucha por una tributación justa de las multinacionales que obtienen beneficios de los consumidores europeos, así como la política de competencia tiene un lugar especial en el desarrollo del mercado único digital, que debería proporcionar un marco para promover nuevos modelos de negocios, abordar la concentración excesiva y los monopolios, al tiempo que garantiza el respeto de la privacidad y la protección de datos de los consumidores.
Protection of the Union's budget in case of generalised deficiencies as regards the rule of law in the Member States (A8-0469/2018 - Eider Gardiazabal Rubial, Petri Sarvamaa) ES
Este informe envía un mensaje claro a todas las fuerzas políticas o gobiernos que creen en una «Europa a la carta» donde uno puede beneficiarse de los fondos europeos, por un lado, sin tener en cuenta el respeto de los valores europeos y el Estado de Derecho, por el otro. Ningún gobierno puede violar estos valores sin sufrir las consecuencias.La UE es, ante todo, una unión de valores y principios comunes cuyo respeto es el pilar sobre el que construimos el proyecto europeo. Y la justicia fiscal es uno de ellos, con un impacto directo en los intereses financieros de la UE. Castigar solo la violación del Estado de Derecho no es suficiente. Por lo tanto, hemos logrado incluir la evasión fiscal y la competencia fiscal como una práctica perjudicial contra el presupuesto de la Unión.También es esencial que el nuevo mecanismo no castigue a los ciudadanos europeos. Gracias a la introducción de una «red de seguridad» adicional, desde nuestro grupo hemos abogado enérgicamente para que se permita una movilización directa de los pagos en beneficio de los beneficiarios finales por parte de la Comisión, en caso de que los respectivos Estados miembros no cumplan con su obligación legal de realizar los pagos.
Establishing the Fiscalis programme for cooperation in the field of taxation (A8-0421/2018 - Sven Giegold) ES
He votado a favor de este informe porque el programa Fiscalis tiene como objetivo fortalecer la cooperación de la administración tributaria mediante la colaboración y el intercambio de información. En última instancia, el programa se ajusta a la prioridad de la Comisión de luchar contra la evasión fiscal y el lavado de dinero. Escándalos como LuxLeaks, los papeles de Panamá y los papeles del Paraíso revelaron la gran escala del dumping fiscal y el fraude fiscal en la UE.El programa tiene el objetivo general de apoyar a las autoridades fiscales para mejorar el funcionamiento del mercado único, fomentar la competitividad de la Unión y proteger los intereses financieros y económicos de la Unión y sus Estados miembros. Apoya la política fiscal, la cooperación fiscal y la creación de capacidad administrativa, incluida la competencia humana y el desarrollo y funcionamiento de mejores sistemas electrónicos europeos.
EU-Morocco Agreement on the amendment of Protocols 1 and 4 to the Euro-Mediterranean Agreement (Resolution) (A8-0478/2018 - Marietje Schaake) ES
La reforma del Acuerdo comercial entre la UE y Marruecos se ha tramitado para cumplir la sentencia del Tribunal de Justicia de la UE que estableció que, para ser aplicable a los productos del Sáhara Occidental, necesitaba tener el acuerdo de la población de ese territorio y ser demostrable el beneficio sobre esa población.El Consejo Europeo estableció un requisito adicional, que se estableciera un mecanismo de diferenciación de productos para establecer mejor el impacto económico del Acuerdo. Para cumplir tales requisitos la Comisión Europea ha realizado gestiones e informes sobre el terreno, y ha negociado con Marruecos un mecanismo de información y diferenciación de productos.La Comisión, el Consejo y ahora el Parlamento consideran que los requisitos necesarios para garantizar la legalidad de este Acuerdo están cumplidos.Esta reforma normaliza las relaciones entre la UE y Marruecos dos años después de que se alterasen por la sentencia del TJUE. La UE considera a Marruecos un socio esencial y estratégico, clave en el Mediterráneo y para la cooperación con África; un socio con el que la UE ha desarrollado una asociación valiosa de muchos años, sobre muchas áreas de interés común: económica, política, social y de migración y seguridad.
European Globalisation Adjustment Fund (EGF) (A8-0445/2018 - Maria Arena) ES
He votado a favor del Reglamento del Fondo Europeo de Ayuda a la Globalización por ser este un fondo de solidaridad cuyo objetivo es apoyar a las trabajadoras y trabajadores que pierden su trabajo como resultado de restructuraciones provocadas por la globalización. En los últimos diez años, 150 000 empleados se han beneficiado de este fondo, además de 4 000 jóvenes. Para permitir a más personas participar en las medidas de recualificación, el Parlamento ha simplificado la compleja estructura del Fondo y ha reducido el número mínimo de despidos a 200. Los socialistas pensamos que, no solo la globalización, sino también la digitalización y la transición energética, afectan al empleo y queremos que este Fondo cubra estos aspectos, por lo que hemos trabajado para ampliar su ámbito de aplicación.
European Social Fund Plus (ESF+) (A8-0461/2018 - Verónica Lope Fontagné) ES
He votado a favor del Reglamento Europeo sobre el Fondo Social Europeo Plus pues significa un gran avance para conseguir que la Garantía Infantil Europea sea una realidad. Los socialistas hemos trabajado para lograr este instrumento para abordar la pobreza infantil de un modo multidimensional y hemos conseguido progresar hacia su erradicación asegurando un presupuesto adicional de casi 6 000 millones de euros.Además, los socialistas hemos conseguido incrementar el presupuesto dedicado a la juventud, la inclusión social, la ayuda a los más necesitados y el fortalecimiento de los agentes sociales y las organizaciones de la sociedad civil.Continuaremos con nuestra labor para lograr que todas las medidas ofrecidas a las personas jóvenes sean de calidad y permitan una integración sostenible y duradera en el mercado laboral. La lucha contra la precariedad en el empleo es una de nuestras más altas prioridades.Para nosotros es esencial que el Fondo Social esté dotado de un presupuesto suficiente para cumplir con sus objetivos de inclusión social y lucha contra la pobreza. Los socialistas queremos asegurar que la infancia, los jóvenes y aquellos que más lo necesitan cuenten con verdaderas oportunidades de progreso. Combatir las desigualdades es un asunto de justicia social y también esencial para el crecimiento y la creación de empleo.
Specific provisions for the European territorial cooperation goal (Interreg) (A8-0470/2018 - Pascal Arimont) ES
Durante las últimas décadas, la cooperación territorial europea (CTE) y sus ayudas a la financiación de proyectos han supuesto una contribución innegable al crecimiento conjunto de la UE y han intensificado y simplificado la convivencia diaria a nivel transfronterizo mediante la eliminación de las fronteras y los obstáculos burocráticos. En este contexto, los socialistas españoles apoyamos el fortalecimiento de Interreg.La propuesta de Reglamento mantiene los programas de cooperación transfronteriza, transnacional e interregional en el marco de la CTE. En particular, y como consecuencia del decidido impulso de los socialdemócratas, el Parlamento defenderá ante el Consejo una financiación de 11 200 millones de euros para el periodo de programación 2021-2027 en precios de 2018 (en vez de los 8 400 millones de euros propuestos por la Comisión Europea), la asignación de un 3,2 % de Interreg para las regiones ultraperiféricas, la asignación de un 3 % del FEDER para CTE/Interreg (en vez del 2,5 % propuesto por la Comisión Europea) y la mejora de las disposiciones sobre prefinanciación, entre otros acuerdos.Sesenta años después de la firma de los Tratados de Roma, la UE tiene la obligación de seguir apostando por un instrumento indispensable para garantizar la buena vecindad entre sus Estados miembros.
Union’s authorisation procedure for pesticides (A8-0475/2018 - Norbert Lins, Bart Staes) ES
He votado a favor de las recomendaciones de la Comisión PEST sobre el procedimiento de autorización de pesticidas en la Unión Europea pues suponen un refuerzo de la transparencia, mayor información a los consumidores, un aumento de su confianza y reducción de las cargas administrativas, respecto al procedimiento en vigor.El informe reconoce, como no puede ser de otra manera, que la UE cuenta con uno de los procedimientos más estrictos del mundo, aunque reconoce que puede mejorar en una serie de aspectos ya mencionados. Reclama suficientes recursos técnicos y financieros para las instituciones implicadas, especialmente la EFSA, para que puedan desarrollar sus funciones de la mejor manera posible y ello redunde en mayor confianza de los ciudadanos en la toma de decisiones respecto a estos productos.
Implementation report on the trade pillar of the Association Agreement with Central America (A8-0459/2018 - Reimer Böge) ES
He apoyado el informe sobre la aplicación del pilar comercial del Acuerdo de Asociación con América Central para subrayar:1) La importancia estratégica de la alianza UE-Latinoamérica a escalas multilateral, birregional y bilateral.2) La necesidad de mejorar la aplicación, evaluación y ejecución de los compromisos económicos, sociales, laborales y medioambientales.Urgen, entre otras acciones:-Evaluaciones más profundas, con datos disgregados por país, sector y género.-Mayor impulso a: diversificación económica, internacionalización de pymes, creación de empleo formal y de calidad, plena aplicación de compromisos medioambientales, convenios OIT, más y mejores inspecciones laborales, refuerzo de la lucha contra violaciones de derechos humanos, contra asesinatos de líderes sindicales, indígenas, defensores.-Garantizar la participación de la sociedad civil, con grupos nacionales consultivos independientes.3) Condena a la gravísima situación en Nicaragua. La Comisión debe tomar las medidas oportunas.4) Se debe revisar el Acuerdo, para incluir:• Capítulos específicos sobre: pymes; anticorrupción, lucha contra el fraude fiscal y lavado de dinero; comercio e igualdad de género.• Un mecanismo de resolución de disputas que permita en última instancia aplicar sanciones en caso de incumplimiento de las cláusulas de derechos humanos, estándares sociales, laborales y medioambientales.• El compromiso de aplicar acuerdos multilaterales sobre cambio climático.
Establishing the InvestEU Programme (A8-0482/2018 - José Manuel Fernandes, Roberto Gualtieri) ES
El programa hoy aprobado reúne toda una multitud de programas de financiación de la UE cuyo objetivo es impulsar la creación de empleo y apoyar la inversión y la innovación haciendo que los fondos de la UE sean más eficientes, flexibles y más simples. Gracias a él se movilizarán 650 mil millones de euros en inversiones adicionales para el período 2021-2027.Dado que las inversiones siguen siendo inadecuadas, InvestEU continuará mejorando la experiencia positiva del Fondo Europeo para Inversiones Estratégicas (FEIE), ayudando a atraer inversión a largo plazo a áreas clave que no cuentan con fondos suficientes. El Fondo InvestEU apoyará las inversiones en infraestructuras sostenibles; investigación, innovación y digitalización, financiación para pymes, así como la inversión social, en sectores culturales, creativos y las acciones climáticas. Es un paso decisivo hacia la creación de empleos y la movilización de inversiones para apoyar el crecimiento y mejorar la cohesión, asegurándonos de que la transición a un modelo económico más sostenible, utilizando las últimas tecnologías e innovación, no deje a nadie atrás, sino que, por el contrario, proporcione empleos de mejor calidad para los europeos.
European Central Bank Annual report 2017 (A8-0424/2018 - Gabriel Mato) ES
He votado a favor de este informe porque el Informe anual sobre el BCE examina los datos económicos y monetarios de la zona euro y el papel del BCE en proteger las economías del euro. La política monetaria del BCE ha contribuido a preservar la moneda única y la estabilidad de la Unión Económica y Monetaria. Además, se debe felicitar al BCE por los esfuerzos que ha realizado para mejorar la transparencia y la responsabilidad democrática en relación con los ciudadanos europeos y el Parlamento Europeo.Por otro lado, el BCE como institución de la UE, está obligado por el Acuerdo de París y se pide que integre el compromiso con el Acuerdo de París y los principios económicos, sociales y de gobernanza (principios ASG) en sus políticas.Consideramos que este es un informe bien equilibrado. Evalúa correctamente el trabajo del BCE, y presenta algunas pistas sobre cómo el BCE puede seguir mejorando su actividad.
Banking Union - Annual report 2018 (A8-0419/2018 - Nils Torvalds) ES
He votado a favor de este informe porque cada año, el Parlamento presenta un informe anual sobre la unión bancaria que evalúa el funcionamiento de sus tres pilares: el Mecanismo Único de Supervisión, el Mecanismo Único de Resolución y el tercero, aún no logrado, de un Sistema Europeo de Garantía de Depósitos.La unión bancaria es uno de los logros clave alcanzado desde la crisis financiera de 2008 para garantizar que los sectores bancarios y financieros sean seguros y resistentes a crisis, restaurar la confianza y la inversión en la economía real y asegurar un alto nivel de protección para los ciudadanos frente al fracaso de los bancos y las empresas financieras.En definitiva, consideramos que este es un informe equilibrado, donde se pide que se complete rápidamente la unión bancaria a través de la creación de un Sistema Europeo de Garantía de Depósitos y un respaldo fiscal que son clave para permitir un funcionamiento adecuado y eficiente del marco único de supervisión y resolución.
Implementation of the EU-Colombia and Peru Trade Agreement (A8-0446/2018 - Santiago Fisas Ayxelà) ES
He apoyado el informe sobre la Aplicación del Acuerdo Comercial con Colombia y Perú para subrayar:1) La importancia estratégica de la alianza UE-Latinoamérica a escalas multilateral, birregional y bilateral.2) Nuestro firme apoyo al acuerdo de paz alcanzado en Colombia con las FARC. El Acuerdo Comercial debe servir a este proceso.3) La necesidad de mejorar la aplicación, evaluación y ejecución de compromisos económicos, sociales, laborales y medioambientales.Urgen, entre otras acciones:-Evaluaciones más profundas, con datos disgregados por país, sector y género.-Mayor impulso a: diversificación económica, internacionalización de pymes, creación de empleo formal y de calidad;-Respecto a derechos humanos, sociales y medioambientales: aplicar la hoja de ruta, mejorar inspecciones laborales y la lucha contra violaciones de derechos humanos (asesinatos de líderes sindicales y defensores);-Garantizar la participación de la sociedad civil; grupos nacionales consultivos independientes.4) Se debe revisar el acuerdo, para incluir:• Capítulos específicos sobre: pymes; anticorrupción, contra el fraude fiscal y lavado de dinero; comercio e igualdad de género.• Un mecanismo de resolución de disputas que permita en última instancia aplicar sanciones por incumplimiento de las cláusulas de derechos humanos, estándares sociales, laborales y medioambientales.• El compromiso de aplicar acuerdos multilaterales sobre cambio climático.
Situation of fundamental rights in the European Union in 2017 (A8-0466/2018 - Josep-Maria Terricabras) ES
He votado a favor del informe anual de derechos fundamentales en la UE 2017 porque se ha alcanzado un texto de compromiso positivo. El resultado de las negociaciones contiene referencias muy oportunas y es satisfactorio para nuestras tesis, pese a que el Grupo PPE ha intentado descafeinar las partes que abordan la inmigración (en especial las dimensiones de género y LGTB en este ámbito), los derechos de las mujeres a la salud sexual y reproductiva y los derechos LGTB. Los socialistas hemos conseguido introducir una fuerte dimensión de lucha contra la discriminación incluyendo la cuestión de la criminalización de las terapias de reconversión de personas homosexuales. También se ha reforzado la dimensión de género y de derechos de las mujeres, haciéndose el informe eco de la importancia que durante el año analizado tuvo el movimiento «Me too » y de los derechos de los inmigrantes. Finalmente, hemos conseguido hacer una referencia a la protección de derechos de quienes puedan verse afectados por el Brexit , a las personas mayores y a las personas con discapacidades.
Establishing the 'Customs' programme for cooperation in the field of customs (A8-0464/2018 - Maria Grapini) ES
La unión aduanera es uno de los principales pilares del mercado único. La modernización de los procesos aduaneros puede fomentar la actividad económica y el crecimiento al fortalecer la competitividad de la industria europea y facilitar el comercio, al tiempo que garantiza la protección de los consumidores europeos.Los socialistas hemos votado a favor de este programa ya que contribuirá a la consecución de una unión aduanera más sólida. Permitirá a las autoridades aduaneras proteger los intereses financieros y económicos de la Unión y de sus Estados miembros, garantizar la seguridad dentro de la Unión y proteger a la Unión del comercio desleal e ilegal. Asimismo, el programa se centra principalmente en el desarrollo y mantenimiento de la infraestructura informática de aduanas, según lo estipulado en el Código Aduanero de la Unión, que entró en vigor en 2016.
Gender equality and taxation policies in the EU (A8-0416/2018 - Marisa Matias, Ernest Urtasun) ES
Aunque los Estados han abolido las reglamentaciones fiscales que diferencian explícitamente entre hombres y mujeres, se mantienen sesgos fiscales implícitos. La falta de una perspectiva de género en las políticas fiscales consolida las disparidades existentes entre mujeres y hombres (empleo, ingresos, trabajo no remunerado, pensiones, pobreza, patrimonio, etc.), crea desincentivos para la incorporación y permanencia de las mujeres en el mercado laboral, y reproduce los roles de género tradicionales y los estereotipos. Los cambios regresivos en la fiscalidad del trabajo, las empresas, el consumo y el patrimonio constatables en las últimas décadas han provocado un debilitamiento del poder de redistribución de los sistemas fiscales y han desplazado la carga fiscal hacia los grupos con bajos ingresos.Los Estados y la Comisión deben realizar auditorías de género de las políticas fiscales para eliminar los sesgos de género en los impuestos y garantizar que no se creen nuevos impuestos ni programas que aumenten las disparidades de género. Los Estados deben introducir progresivamente la imposición individual, garantizando la conservación plena de todas las prestaciones ligadas a la parentalidad de la tributación conjunta. También deben eliminar los impuestos sobre los productos higiénicos femeninos y los productos y servicios para el cuidado de personas dependientes.
Arms export: implementation of Common Position 2008/944/CFSP (A8-0335/2018 - Sabine Lösing) ES
He votado a favor de este informe en coherencia con la posición de la Delegación Socialista Española en cada informe anual. El informe aboga por una aplicación más coherente de los ocho criterios marcados por la Posición Común 2008/944/PESC, jurídicamente vinculante. En particular, se pide la creación de un organismo supervisor europeo de control de armamentos, controles independientes de las informaciones trasmitidas por los Estados miembros y un mecanismo de sanción para quienes vulneren la Posición Común. Aun así, consideramos trabajar en la mejora de los actuales criterios.Este informe sigue la línea de las legislaciones más exigentes en materia de control del comercio exterior de material de defensa y doble uso, que establezcan transparencia y establecen mecanismos de supervisión estrictos para garantizar que el destino y usuario finales del material sean los autorizados, impidiéndose la reexportación o uso no deseados.
Manufacture, placing on the market and use of medicated feed (A8-0075/2016 - Clara Eugenia Aguilera García) ES
He apoyado este informe con el que nos dotamos de una herramienta para mejorar la salud animal y contribuir a la lucha contra la resistencia a los antimicrobianos.Prevenir es siempre mejor que curar. Sin embargo, cuando la ingesta de medicamento es necesaria para el animal, es importante dotar a nuestros veterinarios con una con una valiosa herramienta terapéutica, como es el pienso medicamentoso.Los piensos medicamentosos son una vía de administración oral de medicamentos veterinarios a animales en grupo. Su mezcla homogénea del pienso con el medicamento permite administrar la dosis precisa del mismo. Cuestión fundamental pues, cuando hablamos de uso responsable de los antibióticos y lucha contra la resistencia antibacteriana, tan malo es el abuso como la administración de dosis inferiores a las necesarias.El nuevo Reglamento, aprobado hoy, actualiza los requisitos de fabricación, comercialización y uso de los piensos medicamentos. Para aquellos que contengan antibióticos, queda prohibido su uso preventivo. Solo cuando la enfermedad ya esté presente y exista grave riesgo para la salud animal y humana, los veterinarios podrán recetar piensos con antibióticos, aunque la enfermedad no afecte a la totalidad del rebaño (metafilaxis).
Multiannual plan for fish stocks in the Western Waters and adjacent waters, and for fisheries exploiting those stocks (A8-0310/2018 - Alain Cadec) ES
He votado a favor de la aprobación del mandato para iniciar las negociaciones del plan de gestión multianual para aguas occidentales porque va a asegurar la explotación sostenible de las poblaciones de peces en las aguas occidentales del Atlántico. Esta propuesta es de gran importancia para nuestra flota, ya que es en estas aguas es donde lleva a cabo la mayor parte de su actividad. Con este plan se pretende, además, dar estabilidad a las oportunidades de pesca, a la vez que asegurar que la gestión se basa en la información científica más actualizada sobre poblaciones, pesquerías mixtas y otros aspectos de los ecosistemas y el medio ambiente.
2018 UN Climate Change Conference in Katowice, Poland (COP24) (B8-0477/2018) ES
El Grupo S&D del Parlamento Europeo es consciente de que, si no actuamos inmediatamente, la temperatura global puede aumentar por encima de 1,5 ºC en los próximos 12 años, lo que tendría catastróficas consecuencias para nuestro planeta. El cambio climático no reconoce fronteras, por lo que únicamente una acción global puede atajar este problema y la UE, el mejor ejemplo de este enfoque multilateral y líder en política medioambiental, es el actor internacional mejor posicionado para conducir este movimiento.Esta propuesta de Resolución parlamentaria define la posición de la UE de cara al 24.º período de sesiones de la Conferencia de las Partes (COP24) de la Convención Marco de las Naciones Unidas sobre el Cambio Climático (CMNUCC), que tendrá lugar durante la Conferencia de Katowice sobre el Cambio Climático. Además de defender la coherencia de todas sus políticas, así como del presupuesto, con el Acuerdo de París, la propuesta de Resolución parlamentaria urge a la UE a perseguir una reducción del 55 % de las emisiones de gases de efecto invernadero (GEI) para el 2030.
14th meeting of the Convention on Biological Diversity (COP14) (B8-0478/2018) ES
En esta propuesta de Resolución parlamentaria se fija la postura de cara a la 14ª reunión de la Conferencia de las Partes del Convenio sobre la Diversidad Biológica (COP14). Se aborda principalmente la pérdida de biodiversidad actual y las dificultades para alcanzar las Metas de Aichi para 2020 (integrado en el Plan Estratégico para la Diversidad Biológica 2011-2020), dos de las prioridades globales en este campo.El Grupo S&D respalda esta propuesta de Resolución y muestra nuevamente su liderazgo en la promoción de una política medioambiental europea consciente y ambiciosa. La propuesta de Resolución llama a esforzarse en lograr las Metas de Aichi, así como a trabajar en un ambicioso plan estratégico y de implementación para después del 2020, con la vista fijada en un escenario en 2050, que tenga en cuenta los nuevos desafíos para la biodiversidad mundial. En particular, se pide a la Comisión y a los Estados miembros que desarrollen indicadores de rendimiento, instrumentos de seguimiento y mecanismos de revisión claros y transparentes, que permitan a las Partes rendir cuentas.La delegación socialista española vota a favor de esta propuesta de Resolución como parte de su firme compromiso con una política medioambiental europea fuerte, con objetivos ambiciosos y rendición de cuentas, así como con el papel de liderazgo de la UE a nivel global.
The use of Facebook users’ data by Cambridge Analytica and the impact on data protection (B8-0480/2018) ES
He votado a favor de la propuesta de Resolución porque contiene medidas eficaces para que Facebook cumpla, de una vez, con el Reglamento general de protección de datos tras la utilización fraudulenta de informaciones privadas de 50 millones de usuarios que aprovechó la consultora Cambridge Analytica para favorecer la campaña de Donald Trump y la propagación de fake news . Nos hallamos ante los gigantes de la red, que se consideran desvinculados por completo de cualquier ley y de cualquier jurisdicción y no podemos tolerarlo. Frente a ellos la Unión Europea no puede abdicar de su deber de proteger y asegurar los derechos fundamentales de los europeos; por tanto, es mucho lo que hay por hacer. La propuesta de Resolución contiene medidas muy útiles y acertadas para pedir responsabilidades a Facebook. Entre otras medidas pide invertir en educación sobre la protección de la privacidad personal, en materia ciberseguridad y en nuevas tecnologías.
The killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi in the Saudi consulate in Istanbul (RC-B8-0498/2018, B8-0498/2018, B8-0499/2018, B8-0500/2018, B8-0501/2018, B8-0503/2018, B8-0505/2018, B8-0508/2018) ES
Los socialistas españoles hemos expresado durante este Pleno nuestra rotunda condena por el asesinato del periodista saudí Yamal Jashogui y hemos votado a favor de esta propuesta de Resolución común que exige una investigación internacional independiente e imparcial de las circunstancias de la muerte, pidiendo que se identifique a los responsables y que sean condenados.Este asesinato ha puesto de manifiesto que hay que recuperar la fuerza del Derecho internacional, mediante un frente común de todas las potencias que muestre toda la firmeza ante los responsables de los crímenes, sean quienes sean.En el punto en que pide a los Estados miembros alcanzar una posición común para imponer un embargo de armas a Arabia Saudí, los socialistas españoles nos hemos abstenido, en coherencia con la posición del Gobierno de España, señalando que nuestro país actúa en comercio exterior de material de defensa, de acuerdo con la Posición Común de la Unión Europea, bajo un completo marco de buenas prácticas conformes a las normas internacionales, y siempre dando la absoluta prioridad para la defensa de los derechos humanos en todo el mundo.
Situation in Venezuela (RC-B8-0351/2018, B8-0351/2018, B8-0502/2018, B8-0504/2018, B8-0506/2018, B8-0507/2018, B8-0509/2018) ES
He votado a favor de esta propuesta de Resolución común porque en ella se establece una aproximación a la crisis venezolana basada en la doble vía propugnada por la alta representante Mogherini y por el Consejo: en primer lugar, la Unión Europea mantiene las sanciones personalizadas ya impuestas desde el mes de mayo, para manifestar su claro rechazo a la situación que se está viviendo en el país y exigir el retorno al pluralismo democrático y al pleno respeto al Estado de Derecho. En segundo lugar, Europa, junto con otros actores clave de la comunidad internacional, sigue trabajando de manera constructiva y proactiva para buscar nuevas vías de solución.A este respecto, la propuesta de Resolución común propone que se estudie la creación de un grupo de contacto internacional para facilitar el desarrollo de un proceso político que promueva una salida pacífica, negociada, democrática y protagonizada por el pueblo venezolano.He votado en contra del punto 6, porque en su redacción final podría resultar contradictorio con la aspiración al diálogo y la búsqueda de una solución política para el problema del país.
Draft general budget of the European Union for 2019 - all sections ES
Esta semana el Pleno del Parlamento Europeo ha aprobado su propuesta para el presupuesto de la Unión Europea para 2019: 166 300 millones de euros que suprimen los recortes del Consejo y aumentan las partidas acordes con nuestras prioridades políticas.Para nuestro grupo es prioritario reforzar el apoyo a los programas relacionados con la juventud, así como con la lucha contra el cambio climático. Porque estos son los temas que preocupan a los ciudadanos y que afectan directamente a sus vidas en el día a día.Pero además de aumentos significativos en Erasmus + y la Iniciativa de Empleo Juvenil, proponemos reforzar las partidas relacionadas con el desarrollo sostenible, la innovación, la competitividad y energía sostenible, además de la ayuda a refugiados y migrantes, otras de las prioridades del presupuesto para el próximo año.Votando a favor de este presupuesto los socialistas insistimos en la necesidad de un presupuesto fuerte para poder afrontar con éxito los retos del próximo año. Un presupuesto que apuesta por prioridades realistas, del presente para el futuro.
Reduction of the impact of certain plastic products on the environment (A8-0317/2018 - Frédérique Ries) ES
La basura marina está compuesta en casi un 80 % por plásticos de un solo uso y artes de pesca abandonados, los productos cubiertos por esta Directiva, lo que representa actualmente más de 150 millones de toneladas de plásticos en los océanos. Estos residuos provocan graves problemas medioambientales (enredo e ingestión por animales, degradación del hábitat) y para la salud humana, por culpa de la exposición a productos químicos a través de la cadena alimentaria. No menos importantes son las consecuencias negativas para el clima (en términos de emisiones de CO2 provenientes del reciclaje) y para la economía.La delegación socialista española acoge muy favorablemente una iniciativa europea, coordinada y ambiciosa, para atajar una catástrofe medioambiental que está matando nuestros océanos. La batería de medidas incluida en la Directiva servirá para reducir la producción y uso de plásticos de un solo uso, así como para potenciar el mercado europeo de plástico reciclado.En particular, el Grupo S&D ha reforzado la propuesta inicial gracias a plazos concretos para los objetivos de reducción y al impulso a los esquemas de responsabilidad ampliada de los productores, que asegurarán que las industrias responsables contribuyan a la limpieza de los productos de plástico de un solo uso.
Establishment, operation and use of the Schengen Information System in the field of border checks (A8-0347/2017 - Carlos Coelho) ES
He votado a favor de este informe sobre el Sistema de Información de Schengen porque desde que se puso en marcha en 1995, Schengen equivale para los europeos a libre circulación de personas y es uno de los activos más preciados de la construcción europea y hay que protegerlo. Hemos aprobado tres actos legislativos para reforzar la seguridad en la gestión de las fronteras exteriores y para controlar mejor los flujos migratorios, lo que se conecta con el sistema de entradas y salidas, con el sistema de información de visados, e incluso con Eurodac —registros biométricos, con todas las nuevas tecnologías—. Pero hemos puesto el acento también en algunos elementos que son muy relevantes. El primero, que estamos poniendo a disposición de la interoperabilidad de las bases de datos elementos que afectan a los derechos fundamentales de las personas, y el objetivo garantista es irrenunciable para este Parlamento. Estas innovaciones legislativas pueden servir también para proteger mejor a las personas, particularmente a las más vulnerables, por ejemplo, a los niños, a los menores que atraviesan las fronteras de la Unión y no pueden desaparecer después, como ha puesto de manifiesto el informe de Europol.
Establishment, operation and use of the Schengen Information System in the field of police cooperation and judicial cooperation in criminal matters (A8-0349/2017 - Carlos Coelho) ES
He votado a favor de este informe sobre el Sistema de Información de Schengen porque desde que se puso en marcha en 1995, Schengen equivale para los europeos a libre circulación de personas y es uno de los activos más preciados de la construcción europea y hay que protegerlo. Hemos aprobado tres actos legislativos para reforzar la seguridad en la gestión de las fronteras exteriores y para controlar mejor los flujos migratorios, lo que se conecta con el sistema de entradas y salidas, con el sistema de información de visados, e incluso con Eurodac —registros biométricos, con todas las nuevas tecnologías—. Pero hemos puesto el acento también en algunos elementos que son muy relevantes. El primero, que estamos poniendo a disposición de la interoperabilidad de las bases de datos elementos que afectan a los derechos fundamentales de las personas, y el objetivo garantista es irrenunciable para este Parlamento. Estas innovaciones legislativas pueden servir también para proteger mejor a las personas, particularmente a las más vulnerables, por ejemplo, a los niños, a los menores que atraviesan las fronteras de la Unión y no pueden desaparecer después, como ha puesto de manifiesto el informe de Europol.
Quality of water intended for human consumption (A8-0288/2018 - Michel Dantin) ES
En el marco de revisión de la Directiva de agua potable, el Grupo S&D ha respaldado la iniciativa ciudadana europea Right2Water, que pretendía el reconocimiento de un derecho de la ciudadanía europea a un agua potable de calidad. Sin embargo, nuestro grupo lamenta no haber recibido suficiente apoyo a nuestro llamamiento para que los Estados miembros garanticen el acceso universal al agua potable a través de obligaciones concretas. En 2018 es inadmisible que grupos vulnerables no tengan acceso a agua potable de calidad en la UE.Por otra parte, el informe parlamentario sí recoge objetivos defendidos por el Grupo S&D, como la protección de la salud pública y la seguridad del agua potable. Así, el informe parlamentario endurece los límites de presencia de ciertos contaminantes, como el plomo (que se reducirá a la mitad), y las bacterias como la Legionella . Asimismo, se han introducido nuevos umbrales para ciertos alteradores endocrinos y se colocan los niveles de microplásticos bajo vigilancia, ante la creciente preocupación que generan.La delegación socialista española apoya firmemente el informe parlamentario, en línea con sus prioridades en salud pública y calidad alimentaria, aunque lamenta que el Parlamento haya perdido esta oportunidad para reconocer el acceso al agua potable de calidad como un derecho de la ciudadanía europea.
The migration crisis and humanitarian situation in Venezuela and at its borders (RC-B8-0315/2018, B8-0315/2018, B8-0316/2018, B8-0317/2018, B8-0318/2018, B8-0319/2018, B8-0320/2018, B8-0321/2018) ES
He votado a favor de esta propuesta de Resolución porque no es aceptable que uno de los países más ricos de la Tierra haya producido dos millones de emigrantes. Las regiones fronterizas de Colombia, Brasil, Perú, Ecuador, etc. con Venezuela afrontan una crisis humanitaria que no es fruto de una catástrofe natural o una guerra, sino la consecuencia de una revolución fracasada. La crisis política de Venezuela requiere una solución política. Por esta razón, en la propuesta de Resolución que hemos aprobado se incluyen los siguientes aspectos relevantes:1. Pedimos a los Estados miembros que regularicen a los venezolanos emigrados a los países europeos.2. Solicitamos el refuerzo de la ayuda humanitaria europea para afrontar este desafío humanitario, incluyendo a Perú como país especialmente afectado —junto con Colombia— por esta crisis migratoria.3. Pedimos al Gobierno de Venezuela que permita la llegada de asistencia humanitaria sin obstáculos, y que dé permiso a las organizaciones internacionales para llevar la ayuda.4. Reiteramos el llamamiento al diálogo y solicitamos la mediación de la UE para devolver la palabra al pueblo venezolano a través de un acuerdo entre Gobierno y oposición.
Reform of the electoral law of the European Union (A8-0248/2018 - Jo Leinen, Danuta Maria Hübner) ES
He votado a favor de la Decisión del Consejo que modifica el Acta Electoral Europea introduciendo pequeñas mejoras que contribuirán a fortalecer la dimensión democrática de las elecciones europeas mediante: el establecimiento de un plazo, de al menos tres semanas, para la presentación de candidaturas para las elecciones al PE y la posibilidad de incluir en las papeletas el nombre o el logotipo del partido político europeo al que esté afiliado el partido político nacional o el candidato independiente.La reforma introduce, además, un umbral mínimo obligatorio para lograr representación de entre el 2 % y el 5 % para evitar una mayor fragmentación de la Cámara. España deberá fijar su umbral antes de las elecciones de 2024.Por último, la nueva norma también introduce disposiciones para evitar que un mismo ciudadano pueda votar dos veces, mediante la imposición de penas efectivas, y la posibilidad de permitir el voto anticipado, el voto por correo y el voto electrónico y por Internet.
Notification of investment projects in energy infrastructure: repeal (A8-0211/2018 - Barbara Kappel) ES
La Delegación Socialista Española en el Parlamento Europeo ha votado a en contra de derogar el Reglamento (UE) n. º 256/2014, que establece ciertas obligaciones de información en el sector de la energía. Esta información supuestamente ya es presentada por las Redes Europeas de Gestores de Redes de Transporte de Electricidad y de Gas (REGRT de Electricidad y REGRT de Gas), por lo que crearía superposiciones y una carga administrativa adicional.Sin embargo, existe una preocupación sobre si la difusión y la facilidad de acceso a los datos de REGRT de Electricidad y REGRT de Gas pudieran ser inferiores a lo que debería aportar el Reglamento (UE) n. º 256/2014. Además, el acuerdo final alcanzado en el Reglamento de gobernanza de la Unión de la Energía no incluye obligaciones similares de presentación de información, por lo que no está clara la inutilidad y duplicidad de la información que obliga a presentar este Reglamento.
Common Consolidated Corporate Tax Base (A8-0051/2018 - Alain Lamassoure) ES
He votado a favor de los informes sobre la armonización y consolidación de la base del impuesto de sociedades, pues resulta fundamental para garantizar la competencia leal entre empresas en el mercado interior y para luchar contra el traslado artificial de los beneficios, y en general contra la elusión fiscal. Gracias a esta propuesta legislativa, la base de este impuesto para las empresas con una facturación anual mínima de 750 millones de euros se calculará de manera homogénea, mientras que el reparto de la misma se hará de acuerdo a una fórmula que integra ventas, activos y puestos de trabajo.El Grupo S&D ha hecho importantes contribuciones a este informe en el marco del procedimiento de consulta, incluyendo la introducción de la noción de establecimiento permanente digital y el llamado a convertir una fracción de la recaudación de este impuesto en un nuevo recurso propio.Los socialistas españoles consideramos que no basta con solo armonizar y consolidar la base, sino también el tipo efectivo, que en ningún caso debiera ser inferior al 20 % para las grandes empresas.Por último, reclamamos al Consejo que incorpore la opinión del Parlamento y que deje de vaciar de contenido el procedimiento de consulta.
Corporate social responsibility (B8-0140/2018, B8-0152/2018, B8-0153/2018, B8-0154/2018, B8-0155/2018, B8-0156/2018, B8-0157/2018, B8-0158/2018) ES
Lamentablemente, y después de la publicación del Libro Verde en 2001, la actividad de la Unión en materia de responsabilidad social de las empresas (RSE) es prácticamente inexistente. La UE ha pasado de ser pionera en el desarrollo de políticas públicas para fomentar la RSE a ejercer una función de simple revisión de las medidas llevadas a cabo por los Estados miembros.Esta dejadez se ha extendido a los Estados miembros y a las empresas europeas, que han convertido la voluntariedad en una especie de política en favor del marketing social y no de la responsabilidad social.Por ello, los socialistas reclamamos una política europea de fomento de la responsabilidad social en todos los ámbitos de su actividad laboral, fiscal, social, etc. Una política integral que abarque obligaciones de información y control más estrictas y eficaces, el estudio de la introducción de una etiqueta social europea para la RSE, así como normas para garantizar el pleno respeto de los derechos humanos por parte las multinacionales.Por último, pedimos a la Comisión y a los Estados miembros que apoyen los esfuerzos para elaborar un tratado vinculante sobre empresas transnacionales, actualmente en negociación en el Consejo de Derechos Humanos de las Naciones Unidas.
The next MFF: Preparing the Parliament’s position on the MFF post-2020 (A8-0048/2018 - Jan Olbrycht, Isabelle Thomas) ES
El informe que hemos aprobado trata de la Europa que queremos construir para la próxima década Y en este sentido nuestra posición es clara: queremos el mantenimiento de la financiación de las políticas tradicionales, es decir, de la agricultura y la cohesión; para las políticas «de futuro», no solo será necesario mantener la financiación, sino que habrá que aumentar las becas Erasmus, los programas de investigación y los programas de inversión. Y las nuevas necesidades necesitarán nuevo presupuesto, sin contraponer unas prioridades a otras.Además, nuestro Grupo propone la condicionalidad de los fondos con respecto al cumplimiento de las reglas mediante un sistema de sanciones para aquellos países que no cumplan sus compromisos, pero desligando estas sanciones de los fondos de cohesión ya que los ayuntamientos, las regiones o los parados no son los responsables de que sus Gobiernos incumplan sus compromisos.Y la creación de un fondo de transición energética ya que, teniendo en cuenta los compromisos de la Unión en materia de lucha contra el cambio climático, muchas regiones europeas van a tener que hacer una transición energética y productiva radical y la Unión Europea tiene estar ahí para ayudar.
Reform of the European Union’s system of own resources (A8-0041/2018 - Gérard Deprez, Janusz Lewandowski) ES
Teniendo en cuenta los crecientes desafíos, la UE necesita reformar el sistema de recursos propios vigente para poder hacer frente a sus compromisos políticos, así como aumentar su grado de independencia en el proceso de toma de decisiones. En ese sentido, el informe que hoy hemos votado propone como elementos clave de esta reforma reducir la dependencia de las contribuciones de los Estados miembros y la adopción de una verdadera cesta de recursos propios, que incluye sectores que ahora no contribuyen, como el impuesto de transacciones financieras y a las grandes empresas, que aprovechan que no hay una regulación europea para evadir sus impuestos, la ecotasa o los beneficios del Banco Central Europeo. Esperamos que la Comisión Europea tome buena nota de todo ello cuando emita su propuesta sobre la reforma del sistema de recursos propios de la UE el próximo mes de mayo.
European Semester for economic policy coordination: Annual Growth Survey 2018 (A8-0047/2018 - Hugues Bayet) ES
He votado a favor de este informe pues es equilibrado, con logros notables para mi Grupo como el énfasis en las inversiones públicas, y el reconocimiento de la necesaria flexibilidad del Pacto de Estabilidad y Crecimiento.Con todo, creo que la política económica de la UE no debe descansar solamente sobre estos tres pilares (reformas, consolidación fiscal gradual e inversiones), sino que se debe añadir el pilar tributario (intercambio automático de información, armonización del impuesto de sociedades), lo que parece haber aceptado la Comisión, y el pilar europeo de derechos sociales aprobado en Gotemburgo.Las reformas no deben ser sinónimo de recortes al Estado del bienestar, sino que han de concebirse como instrumentos para mejorar la productividad de los trabajadores, aumentar la acumulación de capital humano, incrementar la renta per cápita, y reducir las desigualdades sociales y territoriales.El Semestre debe operar como una oportunidad para gestionar el ciclo macroeconómico agregado, más que como fuente de multas, sanciones o reformas socialmente regresivas.
Gender equality in EU trade agreements (A8-0023/2018 - Eleonora Forenza, Malin Björk) ES
He apoyado el Informe sobre Igualdad de Género en Acuerdos Comerciales porque urge incorporar la perspectiva de género a la política comercial de la UE:• Incluir capítulos de género en todos los acuerdos comerciales, con medidas vinculantes en favor de la igualdad, el empoderamiento de las mujeres, para que también ellas se beneficien de los acuerdos como empresarias, en el empleo, en la economía informal o en el acceso a bienes y servicios de calidad.• Incluir capítulos de desarrollo sostenible ambiciosos, con objetivos obligatorios, efectivos y ejecutables en materia de derechos humanos y estándares laborales y medioambientales que afecten particularmente a las mujeres.• En todas las fases de negociación, garantizar la participación de mujeres y personas expertas en igualdad y un seguimiento pormenorizado del impacto de los acuerdos en la igualdad con datos disgregados por género, país/sector.• Reforzar la responsabilidad social de las empresas, establecer obligaciones de diligencia a sectores como el textil. Apoyar las negociaciones en la ONU en favor de un instrumento vinculante sobre empresas y derechos humanos.• Trabajar con los Estados miembros para que todos ellos ratifiquen los Convenios de la OIT sobre conciliación de la vida laboral y las responsabilidades familiares o el trabajo doméstico.
EU guarantee to the European Investment Bank against losses under financing operations supporting investment projects outside the Union (A8-0135/2017 - Eider Gardiazabal Rubial) ES
Este Parlamento ha conseguido mejorar cuantitativa y cualitativamente la actuación de la Unión Europea a través del BEI en el exterior y, sobre todo, en los países de la vecindad meridional y oriental con el aumento de la capacidad de inversión hasta los 32 300 millones de euros de aquí al 2020, con un esfuerzo muy especial en los países del Mediterráneo y en los Balcanes, añadiendo un nuevo objetivo prioritario y transversal para que todas las iniciativas financiadas a través de este programa contribuyan a cumplir con los objetivos de desarrollo sostenible y así erradicar las causas por las que las personas deben abandonar sus hogares.Además hemos conseguido aumentar el porcentaje que se debe dedicar a inversiones relacionadas con el cambio climático del 25 % al 35 % e incluir la perspectiva de género en todas las operaciones financiadas por el BEI.Otros dos aspectos muy importantes introducidos son el establecimiento de parámetros e indicadores para evaluar los resultados de las inversiones desde un punto de vista social, medioambiental y económico y la introducción de una legislación mucho más restrictiva en materia de la prevención del blanqueo de capitales, la lucha contra la financiación del terrorismo, la fiscalidad y los territorios no cooperadores (NCJ).
Situation of UNRWA (RC-B8-0085/2018, B8-0085/2018, B8-0086/2018, B8-0088/2018, B8-0089/2018, B8-0090/2018, B8-0093/2018) ES
Desde el Grupo socialista hemos promovido y conseguido por medio de esta propuesta de Resolución común que el Parlamento Europeo se pronuncie de forma unánime a favor del Organismo de Obras Públicas y Socorro de las Naciones Unidad para los Refugiados de Palestina en el Cercano Oriente (OOPS). Debido a la reciente, irresponsable e inesperada decisión de la Administración del presidente Trump de recortar drásticamente sus aportaciones, el OOPS debe hacer frente a un déficit de hasta 500 millones de dólares para este año, poniendo en riesgo real su propia continuidad y la asistencia vital (desde comida y agua a educación o salud) que aproximadamente 5 millones de refugiados palestinos reciben de ella en espera de que se alcance una solución política a su situación siete décadas después.He votado a favor del texto porque, además de mostrar todo su apoyo y confianza en la labor imprescindible del OOPS, reclama con fuerza a la UE y a la comunidad internacional, en especial los Estados Unidos y los países árabes, un esfuerzo colectivo urgente que asegure de una vez por todas la estabilidad financiera a largo plazo de este organismo, portador de uno de los escasos mensajes de esperanza en la región.
Composition of the European Parliament (A8-0007/2018 - Danuta Maria Hübner, Pedro Silva Pereira) ES
He votado a favor de este importante informe que propone una nueva distribución de los escaños para la próxima legislatura 2019-2024 aprovechando los cambios producidos por la futura retirada del Reino Unido de la UE y la pérdida de sus 73 escaños. En concreto, he votado la aprobación de este informe porque corrige los problemas de representación de catorce Estados miembros, por el incumplimiento del principio de proporcionalidad decreciente de la actual distribución de escaños, mediante el reparto de 27 escaños, cinco de los cuales irán a España.Celebro, además, que el nuevo reparto reduzca el tamaño del Parlamento de 751 a 705 eurodiputados, mediante una redistribución mínima de los escaños vacantes del Reino Unido, dejando así un amplio margen de 46 escaños para futuras ampliaciones.Por último, lamento profundamente que se haya rechazado establecer una circunscripción electoral común que abarque todo el territorio de la UE y la creación de listas paneuropeas, pese a que ello reforzaría el vínculo entre el electorado y la construcción europea.
Zero tolerance for female genital mutilation (B8-0068/2018) ES
He votado a favor de esta propuesta de Resolución porque quiero resaltar, en el Día internacional contra la mutilación genital femenina, que es una práctica brutal que sufren 200 millones de niñas y mujeres en todo el mundo, también en la UE, donde se estima que hay 500 000 víctimas de esta barbarie. Este año tres millones de niñas pueden convertirse en nuevas víctimas de esta atrocidad, que no admite justificación por tradición, religión, honor y mucho menos para aumentar el valor de una mujer como una mera mercancía. Es la peor forma de violencia de género que existe. Es un crimen contra derechos humanos fundamentales como la integridad física y la salud sexual y reproductiva, porque estas mujeres sufren terribles dolores durante toda su vida.La ONU afirma que podemos acabar con esta realidad en una generación. Necesitamos una estrategia europea que tenga como objetivo mejorar la prevención y la formación del personal médico y educativo, y que apoye la lucha contra esta práctica inhumana como parte integrante de las políticas exterior y de cooperación y desarrollo de la UE. También es importante agilizar los trámites para la concesión de asilo a las mujeres que lo solicitan huyendo de esta perversión.
Geo-blocking and other forms of discrimination based on customers' nationality, place of residence or place of establishment (A8-0172/2017 - Róża Gräfin von Thun und Hohenstein) ES
El Parlamento Europeo (PE) ha respaldado por 557 votos a favor, 89 en contra y 33 abstenciones el fin del bloqueo geográfico de bienes y servicios en línea en la Unión Europea (UE). Los consumidores podrán elegir desde qué página desean realizar la compra, sin ser redirigidos a otra web o ser bloqueados debido a su nacionalidad, lugar de residencia o localización.Los socialistas hemos votado a favor de este informe, ya que supone dar un paso adelante hacia una UE digital, garantizando el mismo trato y las mismas condiciones de venta a los clientes en cualquier Estado miembro. La regulación mejorará la elección del consumidor y le permitirá acceder a los bienes y servicios de otros Estados miembros más fácilmente y más baratos. También quedará prohibido ofrecer un trato diferente al comprador debido al lugar de emisión de su tarjeta de crédito o débito.De la normativa se excluyen los contenidos digitales protegidos por derechos de autor, así como los servicios audiovisuales y el transporte. No obstante, el equipo negociador del PE ha incluido una cláusula de revisión que obliga a la Comisión a evaluar, en el plazo de dos años, si la prohibición del bloqueo debe extenderse a estos contenidos.
Cost-effective emission reductions and low-carbon investments (A8-0003/2017 - Julie Girling) ES
Los socialistas españoles hemos abogado enérgicamente por el Esquema de Comercio de Emisiones de la UE como el buque insignia de la lucha de Europa contra el cambio climático para conseguir los objetivos del Acuerdo climático vinculante de París y como una herramienta crucial para ayudar a la industria de la UE a adaptarse a una economía sin emisiones de carbono. Por ello, hemos votado a favor del acuerdo alcanzado, porque garantiza una transición justa hacia una sociedad baja en carbono.Aunque hubiéramos querido ser más ambiciosos y establecer el factor de reducción lineal en 2,4 %, los socialistas hemos logramos introducir una revisión a medio plazo del mismo, en la que intentaremos aumentar el porcentaje del 2,2 % acordado. El objetivo es que la cantidad total de derechos de emisión disminuya cada año, lo que resultará en una reducción global de las emisiones.Por otro lado, con este acuerdo, se controlará el precio del carbono con la reducción del superávit actual en el sistema cancelando 200 millones de derechos, el sector marítimo deberá también involucrarse y se dará apoyo específico al reciclaje y educación de los trabajadores en regiones dependientes de carbono en los Estados miembros de bajos ingresos.
European Central Bank Annual Report for 2016 (A8-0383/2017 - Jonás Fernández) ES
He votado a favor de este informe sobre las actividades del Banco Central Europeo en 2016, dado que tiene una orientación muy progresista además de incluir un análisis realista de las políticas de esta institución, cuyo carácter federal también se reconoce. En particular, el informe apoya las políticas expansivas del BCE y registra su aportación positiva a la recuperación económica, pero observa también que sin un mayor protagonismo de la política fiscal, no se impulsa suficientemente ni la inflación ni el crecimiento. Asimismo, se reclama al BCE que tenga en cuenta en sus actuaciones el Acuerdo de París sobre el cambio climático, y se exige mayor transparencia. Por último, resulta particularmente importante que el informe toma nota de la propuesta de la Comisión de emitir un activo seguro europeo, y reconoce que los beneficios del BCE pueden convertirse en un recurso propio de la Unión.
Accelerating clean energy innovation (A8-0005/2018 - Jerzy Buzek) ES
La Delegación Socialista Española en el Parlamento ha votado a favor de este informe porque es importante para establecer una estrategia para que la UE despliegue mecanismos para fomentar la inversión privada en innovación de energía limpia. Además, se tratan de medidas esenciales para promover la transición energética hacia una economía descarbonizada.El informe pide una política de innovación energética coherente con el Acuerdo de París y con los objetivos climáticos y energéticos de la UE. También solicita centrar los esfuerzos en la eficiencia energética. Reconoce la necesidad de eliminar los subsidios a la energía para beneficiar la adopción de nuevas fuentes de energía sostenible y renovable.El informe aprobado introduce mejoras a la Comunicación de la Comisión Europea, mediante una lista de medidas que van desde el fomento de la coordinación para promover sinergias y evitar duplicidades; el reconocimiento de la conexión entre digitalización, tecnología e investigación en energía o la necesidad del aumento del presupuesto en investigación y desarrollo para este ámbito.Además se hace referencia a la innovación energética impulsada por los ciudadanos. También se ha conseguido aludir a la necesidad de abordar la pobreza energética en los hogares a través de las mejores prácticas disponibles.
Objection to an implementing act: use of phosphoric acid – phosphates – di – tri – and polyphosphates (E 338-452) in frozen vertical meat spits (B8-0666/2017) ES
Los socialistas españoles en el PE hemos votado a favor de esta objeción porque hay que proteger la seguridad alimentaria y la salud de los ciudadanos. Creemos que siempre se debe aplicar el principio de precaución. Los fosfatos añadidos se han relacionado en varios estudios con un mayor riesgo de problemas cardiovasculares y con enfermedades renales. Aunque la opinión de la EFSA no fue concluyente al respecto en 2013, esta considera los aditivos fosfatados como una cuestión prioritaria, por lo que los reevaluará en 2018.Por ello, creemos que la Comisión, antes de aprobar la propuesta para permitir el uso de fosfatos como aditivos alimentarios, debe proporcionar suficiente información científica sobre sus efectos en la salud humana, por lo que creemos conveniente esperar un año a esta reevaluación de la EFSA antes de aprobar el uso de fosfatos como aditivos.Por otro lado, siempre que la Comisión agregue una sustancia a la lista de aditivos permitidos en los alimentos, se deben cumplir tres criterios: el aditivo no debe considerarse nocivo para la salud humana; debe existir una necesidad tecnológica que no pueda satisfacerse mediante otras medidas; y no debe engañar al consumidor. Creemos que ninguno de estos criterios se ha cumplido.
Amendments to various Regulations in the field of agriculture and rural development (A8-0380/2017 - Albert Deß) ES
Las modificaciones de los Reglamentos de la PAC, desligadas del paquete de reformas Ómnibus, tienen mayor alcance que las propuestas por parte de la Comisión y constituyen una auténtica Revisión Intermedia de la PAC. Probablemente, la única que vamos a ver en esta legislatura.Los socialistas hemos trabajado de manera activa en ampliar el alcance de las modificaciones. Especialmente, en dos cuestiones muy concretas como son la nueva definición de pastos permanentes y las medidas de apoyo a jóvenes agricultores. A partir de enero de 2018, el espectro de los pastos elegibles se amplía a los pastos arbolados y arbustivos que realmente puedan pastarse. Por fin la PAC recoge la especificidad de la dehesa y los pastos mediterráneos. Para apoyar el relevo generacional, se podrá duplicar el importe del pago adicional a los jóvenes agricultores, pudiendo recibir la ayuda durante cinco años consecutivos, desde la primera solicitud.He votado a favor de estas y otras reformas que simplifican las normas de la PAC, mejoran la capacidad de negociación de los agricultores y abundan en el carácter excepcional de la agricultura respecto a las normas de la competencia.
EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS): continuing current limitations of scope for aviation activities and preparing to implement a global market-based measure from 2021 (A8-0258/2017 - Julie Girling) ES
La Delegación Socialista Española en el Parlamento ha votado a favor de este informe porque creemos que es necesario controlar las emisiones del transporte aéreo.Las actividades de aviación son una fuente importante de emisiones de gases de efecto invernadero y, si no se toman medidas, estas emisiones se cuadruplicarán para 2050 en comparación con los niveles de 2010. Esto puede socavar los esfuerzos mundiales y de la UE para cumplir los compromisos climáticos de París y abordar de manera efectiva el cambio climático. Por ello, los socialistas creemos que el sector necesita medidas adicionales para garantizar que desempeña su papel en la lucha contra el cambio climático.Las emisiones además no entienden de fronteras y han de ser tratadas desde una perspectiva internacional, por lo que votando a favor de este informe, los socialistas respaldamos la creación de una medida de mercado mundial, por parte de la OACI, llamada CORSIA, destinada a regular las emisiones de la aviación internacional mediante un sistema de compensación y reducción del carbono, que aspira a un crecimiento neutro en carbono desde los niveles de 2020. No obstante, nos hubiera gustado que se hubieran abordado las emisiones por debajo de los niveles de 2020.
Extension of the duration of the European Fund for Strategic Investments (A8-0198/2017 - Udo Bullmann, José Manuel Fernandes) ES
La revisión del Fondo Europeo para Inversiones Estratégicas amplía su duración hasta 2020, eleva el objetivo de inversión de los actuales 315 mil millones de euros a 500 mil millones, y aporta soluciones a las carencias detectadas durante los dos años y medio que lleva funcionando.Mejora la aplicación del criterio de adicionalidad para que solo se financien proyectos que aborden las deficiencias del mercado y las operaciones que no se podrían haber llevado a cabo con las actividades habituales del Banco Europeo de Inversiones. Se añaden criterios geográficos y sectoriales para que la financiación sea más equitativa, se han eliminado las trabas a pequeños proyectos para mejorar la implantación del Plan en todo el territorio europeo y se añaden nuevos criterios tales como la creación de empleo, la lucha contra el cambio climático, las nuevas tecnologías, y el transporte sostenible.Además hemos conseguido que se disminuyan los recortes en el Mecanismo «Conectar Europa», el instrumento financiero de la Unión Europea para promover la inversión en infraestructuras a nivel europeo.Se trata de un buen acuerdo para impulsar las inversiones que tanto se necesitan en la Unión para activar la economía y el empleo y por ello he votado a favor.
2018 budgetary procedure (A8-0359/2017 - Siegfried Mureşan, Richard Ashworth) ES
A pesar de algunos resultados positivos como el apoyo adicional a la investigación, y a las pymes, el acuerdo alcanzado para el presupuesto de la Unión para el ejercicio 2018, está muy por debajo de la propuesta aprobada por el Parlamento. El acuerdo no nos da los medios necesarios para abordar cuestiones vitales como el desempleo juvenil o la crisis de refugiados de manera efectiva, que recorta la infraestructura energética, los pagos a los agricultores y que se niega a aumentar la ayuda humanitaria.El presupuesto de la Unión afecta a más de 500 millones de personas y merece una negociación detallada y responsable en la que se aborden los temas en profundidad. El Consejo debe tomar en serio las demandas del Parlamento y de los ciudadanos sobre un presupuesto de la UE bien financiado. Los ciudadanos merecen un presupuesto que responda a sus necesidades.Por ello, me he abstenido en la votación del presupuesto de la Unión para el ejercicio 2018, de tal forma que sirva como una llamada de atención a los gobiernos para que el presupuesto esté a la altura de las necesidades de los ciudadanos.
Transitional arrangements for mitigating the impact of the introduction of IFRS 9 (A8-0255/2017 - Peter Simon) ES
He votado a favor de este informe porque forma parte de un conjunto de iniciativas regulatorias presentadas por la Comisión con el ánimo de reducir los riegos que subsisten todavía en el sector bancario. Dado el impacto que estos cambios contables tendrán sobre el capital regulatorio de los bancos, se decidió acelerar la negociación de esta propuesta. La NIIF 9 tiene como objetivo mejorar el aprovisionamiento de pérdidas de los instrumentos financieros al abordar las preocupaciones que surgieron durante la crisis financiera. Responde a la petición del G20 de un modelo más prospectivo para el reconocimiento de las pérdidas crediticias esperadas en los activos financieros.En definitiva, la propuesta de Reglamento permitirá que los bancos cumplan con las reglas contables internacionales pero teniendo en consideración el posible impacto negativo en su capital regulatorio. Con este objetivo, se establecerán mecanismos transitorios para la aplicación de esta norma desde el 1 de enero de 2018.
Ranking of unsecured debt instruments in insolvency hierarchy (A8-0302/2017 - Gunnar Hökmark) ES
He votado a favor de este informe porque la Directiva europea sobre recuperación y resolución bancaria subordina los depósitos descubiertos (más de 100 000 EUR) a los depósitos garantizados en caso de procedimientos de insolvencia y establece una preferencia por las personas físicas y las pymes, pero, no contempla la subordinación de los títulos de deuda de rango superior no garantizados frente a otras formas de deudas no garantizadas. Tal especificación es ahora necesaria a la vista de la norma internacional de la «capacidad total de absorción de pérdidas» (TLAC) que determina que para ser implementado por los bancos mundiales de importancia sistémica en 2019, el estándar TLAC requiere la posesión de instrumentos subordinados («requisito de subordinación»).En definitiva, con las medidas ahora propuestas se facilitará la aplicación de las normas internacionales y de la UE sobre recapitalización interna en las situaciones transfronterizas, en caso de insolvencia bancaria, y se evitarán distorsiones en el mercado único de la UE. La ausencia de normas armonizadas de la UE crea incertidumbre para los bancos y los inversores por igual. La presente norma garantiza esta armonización.
Situation in Yemen (RC-B8-0649/2017, B8-0649/2017, B8-0650/2017, B8-0651/2017, B8-0652/2017, B8-0653/2017, B8-0654/2017, B8-0655/2017, B8-0656/2017) ES
Hemos promovido y votado esta propuesta de Resolución sobre la situación en Yemen expresando de nuevo la profunda preocupación por el alarmante deterioro de la situación humanitaria para de mantener la atención sobre la llamada «guerra olvidada», que se prolonga durante casi cuatro años.Yemen es uno de los países más pobres, donde los civiles están siendo asesinados por bombas de países muy ricos, mientras la comunidad internacional mira hacia otro lado. Es un desastre provocado y resultado de un conflicto más amplio entre dos países, Arabia Saudí e Irán.Una grave crisis humanitaria está ocurriendo en Yemen: hambre, desnutrición, brotes de cólera y muertes. Lo más importante hoy es pedir el levantamiento inmediato del bloqueo, permitir el acceso de la ayuda y un rápido retorno a la negociación facilitado por las Naciones Unidas. Es un enorme fracaso de la comunidad internacional.Hemos reiterado nuestra llamada al embargo de armas de la UE contra Arabia Saudí, en línea con la estricta aplicación de la Posición Común del Consejo 2008/944/PESC.
Combating inequalities as a lever to boost job creation and growth (A8-0340/2017 - Javi López) ES
He votado a favor del informe sobre lucha contra las desigualdades para impulsar la creación de empleo y el crecimiento, por que con esta iniciativa el Parlamento ha dado un paso clave para incorporar la lucha contra las desigualdades en la agenda europea, reclamando a la Comisión que dé pasos relevantes en la implementación de políticas públicas, tanto económicas como laborales y sociales, para atajar la desigualdad creciente —agravada con la crisis económica— con el objeto de establecer las bases de un crecimiento más sostenible gracias a la creación de empleo de calidad.Entre las medidas incorporadas destaca la solicitud a la Comisión, en el ámbito del Semestre Europeo, de evaluar los desequilibrios en términos de distribución, tanto de ingresos como de riqueza, vinculando la coordinación económica con el empleo y los déficits acumulados por los países no sólo en términos económicos, sino también sociales.Además, el informe exige que se establezca un auténtico pilar europeo de los derechos sociales que promueva la convergencia al alza y que se amplíe el alcance legislativo de la Directiva sobre contratación informada, para garantizar que todos los trabajadores europeos, independientemente del tipo de contrato que tengan, disfruten de condiciones de trabajo dignas.
Protection against dumped and subsidised imports from countries not members of the EU (A8-0236/2017 - Salvatore Cicu) ES
Los socialistas hemos respaldado este acuerdo alcanzado en trílogo con el Consejo sobre la reforma de los reglamentos antidumping y antisubvenciones para dar solución a la controversia generada por el posible reconocimiento a China del estatuto de economía de mercado en la Organización Mundial del Comercio. Las nuevas reglas sobre la metodología del cálculo del dumping permitirán seguir acudiendo a los precios y costes de producción de un tercer país análogo cuando se observen distorsiones significativas en la economía del país exportador. Gracias a la acción del Parlamento, se ha ampliado y clarificado el listado de distorsiones significativas y el nuevo sistema no supondrá ninguna carga adicional para la industria europea pues corresponderá a los exportadores probar la inexistencia de distorsiones. Además, gracias a los socialistas europeos, por primera vez la Comisión tendrá que tener en cuenta el respeto de las normas laborales y medioambientales a la hora de imponer medidas antidumping.Estas nuevas reglas permitirán a la UE seguir actuando con firmeza ante aquellos que no respetan las reglas de la economía de mercado, protegiendo al empleo y la industria europea de la competencia desleal de terceros países.
Rule of law in Malta (B8-0596/2017, B8-0597/2017) ES
Me he abstenido en la votación de la Resolución sobre Malta porque, aunque comparto el fondo de la problemática expuesta en la misma, considero que el texto se desvía de la cuestión fundamental en juego (el Estado de Derecho en Malta) e incide excesivamente en cuestiones que son objeto de otras resoluciones en el Parlamento Europeo. Condeno en los términos más rotundos el vil asesinato de la periodista Daphne Caruana Galizia, que tuvo el coraje de trabajar por la exposición al público de lo inaceptable de la corrupción económica, buscando transparencia y sirviendo a la libertad de expresión. Malta no tiene un problema general de retroceso de libertades ni de Estado de Derecho. Sí tiene un problema por cuanto a un sistema financiero acostumbrado a las prácticas inadmisibles de captación de dinero de origen ilícito y de competición fiscal desleal, extremadamente vulnerable a la penetración del dinero procedente de la criminalidad organizada y al blanqueo. Malta tiene que hacer un esfuerzo y mostrar con toda claridad su compromiso con la reparación, no solamente urgiendo una investigación plena e independiente en la que colabore Europol para el esclarecimiento de tan execrable crimen.
Action Plan for nature, people and the economy (B8-0589/2017) ES
Los socialistas españoles en el Parlamento Europeo creemos que es necesario actuar urgentemente para afrontar los principales factores de la pérdida de biodiversidad, que son la destrucción y la degradación de los hábitats, causadas sobre todo por el uso excesivo de la tierra, la contaminación, la agricultura intensiva, el uso de plaguicidas químicos, la difusión de especies exóticas y el cambio climático. A su vez, creemos firmemente en que es necesario garantizar la coherencia entre las diversas políticas de la Unión.Por ello, he votado a favor de esta propuesta de Resolución, porque creo que hay que mejorar rápidamente la aplicación práctica de las Directivas de la naturaleza, esto es, de la Directiva de los hábitats y la Directiva de las aves, como importante paso a adoptar, pero insuficiente para cumplir los objetivos de la Estrategia de Biodiversidad 2020. Suscribo de esta forma la Resolución del Parlamento que hace hincapié en la participación de todos los agentes, en nuevas medidas para las especies y hábitats protegidos, en la mejora de la financiación y de la infraestructura verde así como en los vínculos de la política de naturaleza con otras políticas.
The situation of the rule of law and democracy in Poland (B8-0594/2017, B8-0595/2017) ES
He votado a favor de una propuesta de Resolución que pone de relieve la insoportable deriva autoritaria y antidemocrática del Gobierno polaco. Resulta muy preocupante que la extrema derecha, fascista, supremacista blanca y cargada de discursos de odio y de discriminación, se manifieste en Varsovia con la connivencia del Gobierno. Un Gobierno que atenta contra la independencia de los jueces y la separación de poderes a través de intromisiones y modificaciones legislativas ad hoc . Los ciudadanos polacos tienen derecho a confiar en sus instituciones, en el Estado de Derecho y en la prevalencia de la ley y de la Constitución y la UE debe ampararlos activando cuantos mecanismos existen para sancionar los abusos del Gobierno polaco y compelerlo a que vuelva a una senda de homologación democrática. El derecho a que se respete pluralismo ideológico y la protección de los derechos sexuales y reproductivos de las mujeres, que también se ven atacados por el Gobierno polaco, son también dos cuestiones fundamentales que quiero apoyar con mi voto afirmativo de esta propuesta de Resolución.
Deployment of cohesion policy instruments by regions to address demographic change (A8-0329/2017 - Iratxe García Pérez) ES
El cambio demográfico representa uno de los mayores desafíos a los que se enfrenta la UE. Las últimas estadísticas de Eurostat retratan una Europa envejecida. Asimismo, en el periodo 2008-2030, una de cada tres regiones experimentará una pérdida de población. En este contexto, España presenta una realidad preocupante. Según los últimos datos del INE, la mitad de los pueblos españoles está en riesgo de extinción. De los 8 125 municipios actuales, más del 60 % cuenta con menos de 1 000 habitantes.Ante esta realidad, apoyo la adopción de un informe que recoge medidas necesarias para afrontar un problema de primer orden. En particular, este informe impulsa las siguientes propuestas: la adopción de una estrategia europea sobre el cambio demográfico; la integración de las consideraciones demográficas en todas las políticas de la Unión; el establecimiento de un marco jurídico que reconozca de forma específica a los territorios con desventajas demográficas; la definición de nuevos criterios - más allá del PIB - para la asignación de los fondos estructurales; la adopción de una partida presupuestaria en el Marco Financiero Plurianual post-2020; y, la necesaria identificación de las zonas con desafíos demográficos al nivel NUTS 3 y al de las Unidades Administrativas Locales.
Objection to an implementing measure: scientific criteria for the determination of endocrine disrupting properties (B8-0542/2017) ES
Los socialistas españoles en el Parlamento Europeo hemos votado favorablemente esta Objeción, porque la protección del medioambiente y de la salud de los ciudadanos europeos es una prioridad absoluta en nuestras decisiones, por lo que no aceptamos que se excluyan ciertos plaguicidas nocivos de la prohibición general de las sustancias perturbadoras del sistema endocrino.Los disruptores endocrinos son sustancias que alteran el sistema hormonal de animales y humanos y lo hacen además de una manera permanente. Los socialistas españoles, dado que todos estamos expuestos a los alteradores endocrinos a diario a través de la ropa, de los alimentos, de los cosméticos, etc., queremos y exigimos medidas específicas para evitar que estas sustancias causen algún daño. Por ello, apoyando esta Objeción parlamentaria, nos hemos opuesto a la propuesta de la Comisión Europea, que distingue entre organismos objetivo y organismos no objetivo, creando una excepción para estos últimos. Con ello, la Comisión va más allá de su poder regulador, excediendo de esta forma el mandato que le habían concedido el Parlamento Europeo y el Consejo de introducir una prohibición estricta de los plaguicidas perturbadores endocrinos. En ese sentido se manifestó, el 15 de septiembre de 2017, el Servicio Jurídico del Parlamento Europeo.
2017 UN Climate Change Conference in Bonn, Germany (COP23) (B8-0534/2017) ES
La delegación socialista española en el PE ha apoyado esta Resolución que constituye el mandato de la delegación del Parlamento en la 23. ª Conferencia de las Partes sobre el Cambio Climático (CP23) que se celebrará del 7 al 18 de noviembre en Bonn.Tras las cada vez más frecuentes alteraciones y devastación de los fenómenos climáticos, los socialistas tenemos claro que el Acuerdo de París ha de ser plenamente implementado y no puede renegociarse. El cambio climático es uno de los retos más importantes de la humanidad y todos los Estados y actores de todo el mundo deben hacer todo lo posible para limitar sus causas y consecuencias. Por ello, considero que la UE debe presionar a la comunidad internacional en el cumplimiento de las medidas acordadas y abogamos por no ver los esfuerzos para combatir el cambio climático como un obstáculo para el crecimiento económico, sino como una fuerza impulsora de un crecimiento económico nuevo, sostenible y generador de empleo.A su vez, el impacto del cambio climático en la migración ya no puede ser ignorado, por lo que estoy de acuerdo con la petición de reconocimiento internacionalmente del estatus de refugiado climático.
State of play of negotiations with the United Kingdom (B8-0538/2017, B8-0539/2017) ES
Se aprobó una resolución conjunta en la que los grupos políticos acordaron que hacen falta más avances sobre los términos de la separación. En concreto se estipuló que no hay avances suficientes para comenzar la negociación sobre la relación futura, que Theresa May debe concretar los compromisos anunciados en Florencia, y que se deben garantizar los derechos de los ciudadanos, obligaciones financieras y la frontera de Irlanda con Irlanda del Norte.Los veintisiete deberán posponer su evaluación de las negociaciones, prevista para el 20 de octubre, dado que no ha habido «avances suficientes» en las tres cuestiones fundamentales para la UE, a no ser que la quinta ronda negociadora suponga un cambio significativo, señala una resolución aprobada el martes por el pleno con 557 votos a favor, 92 en contra y 29 abstenciones.Se ha evidenciado un diálogo constructivo con el Reino Unido, pero también la gran preocupación por los retrasos hasta la fecha. Especialmente hay preocupación en lo relativo a los derechos de los ciudadanos. La propuesta es muy simple: que los ciudadanos comunitarios deben conservar los mismos derechos que disfrutan ahora en el Reino Unido, y nosotros haremos lo mismo con los ciudadanos británicos que viven en la UE.
Women’s economic empowerment in the private and public sectors in the EU (A8-0271/2017 - Anna Hedh) ES
He votado a favor de este informe porque aunque hemos avanzado en materia de igualdad de género, todavía no hemos alcanzado la equiparación total en cuanto a la participación de la mujer en el mercado de trabajo, los salarios y las pensiones, la representación política y económica, etc. Es necesario que la UE adopte cuanto antes medidas concretas para potenciar el empoderamiento de las mujeres, porque solo cuando logremos la independencia económica de todas las mujeres podremos alcanzar la igualdad de género. Es necesario mejorar la conciliación de la vida personal y laboral, lograr un reparto más equilibrado del trabajo no remunerado entre hombres y mujeres, mejorar la transparencia salarial y la cartografía de los salarios mediante disposiciones vinculantes para alcanzar un salario igual por trabajo y de igual valor, exigir que las empresas negocien planes en materia de igualdad de género para reforzar la igualdad de oportunidades y combatir la discriminación, garantizar una representación paritaria en los equipos que intervienen en la negociación colectiva, aumentar la participación de las mujeres en la toma de decisiones, fomentar el uso de cuotas de género y listas cremallera en la toma de decisiones políticas y erradicar la violencia de género.
Accessibility requirements for products and services (A8-0188/2017 - Morten Løkkegaard) ES
El Parlamento ha respaldado por 537 votos a favor, 12 en contra y 89 abstenciones el informe Løkkegaard sobre los requerimientos de accesibilidad para los productos y los servicios.La delegación española del Grupo S&D ha votado a favor del proyecto de Acta Europea de Accesibilidad, ya que establece los criterios para hacer más accesibles una serie de productos y servicios para personas con discapacidad.El envejecimiento de la población hará que un mayor número de personas tenga dificultades en el futuro para acceder a servicios básicos como ordenadores, teléfonos inteligentes o cajeros automáticos. Es por ello que, gracias al Grupo de Socialistas y Demócratas en el Parlamento Europeo, las normas tendrán un amplio alcance, aplicándose a las personas con limitaciones funcionales temporales, como las mujeres embarazadas o las personas mayores.Para contribuir a la plena participación de los ciudadanos en la sociedad, los proveedores de servicios también deben asegurarse de que sus espacios públicos sean accesibles. Las microempresas estarán exentas.Tras recibir el respaldo del Pleno, el Parlamento iniciará las negociaciones con el Consejo una vez que éste fije su posición.
EU-Chile Agreement on trade in organic products (A8-0257/2017 - Inmaculada Rodríguez-Piñero Fernández) ES
He apoyado la ratificación del Acuerdo UE-Chile sobre el comercio de productos agrícolas ecológicos, que es el primero de esta naturaleza que firma la UE, para contribuir internacionalmente al desarrollo y la expansión de la agricultura «Bio». Se basa en un estricto procedimiento de reconocimiento mutuo de certificación, con elevadas garantías de control y salvaguardas. El Acuerdo prevé la creación de un Comité Conjunto para supervisar su aplicación. Además, incluye una cláusula de suspensión unilateral en caso de incumplimiento. El Acuerdo tendrá una vigencia inicial de tres años, prorrogables de manera indefinida.Mediante este Acuerdo, Chile reconoce todos los productos europeos certificados, pero la UE excluye los productos chilenos de animales y piensos y los cultivos acuáticos que carecen de regulación.El informe Rodríguez-Piñero pide a la Comisión Europea que proporcione al Parlamento toda la información pertinente sobre la aplicación de este Acuerdo y reclama evaluaciones regulares, antes de que finalice el plazo de aplicación inicial, para poder valorar adecuadamente su posible extensión y, posteriormente, cada tres años. Asimismo, se reclama a la Comisión y a los Estados miembros la elaboración de guías prácticas para informar a los agentes interesados de las novedades y oportunidades que introduce el Acuerdo.
Modernisation of the trade pillar of the EU-Chile Association Agreement (A8-0267/2017 - Inmaculada Rodríguez-Piñero Fernández) ES
He apoyado las recomendación del Parlamento para la modernización del pilar comercial del Acuerdo de Asociación UE-Chile, porque incluyen las prioridades socialistas para una política comercial más progresista: exigir más transparencia, para garantizar un debate ciudadano informado a lo largo de la negociación; reclamar un capítulo sobre desarrollo sostenible, con disposiciones vinculantes sobre derechos humanos, estándares laborales y medioambientales y la posibilidad de sanciones; recoger por primera vez la importancia de incluir un capítulo sobre comercio e igual de género; un capítulo dedicado a las pymes; una política de inversión más justa, que considere tanto las obligaciones de los inversores, como su protección, que sirva para poner fin al obsoleto sistema de arbitraje privado (ISDS), que hoy existe en diecisiete acuerdos bilaterales entre países de la UE y Chile y promover un tribunal multilateral de inversiones público que reemplace a los ISDS existentes a escala mundial.Con Chile compartimos valores, estándares de protección y la defensa del multilateralismo. Estas negociaciones son una oportunidad para fortalecer nuestras relaciones y promover un modelo de comercio internacional abierto, basado en normas, más justo, inclusivo y sostenible. Reclamamos el respeto a nuestras recomendaciones y recordamos que Parlamento decidirá sobre ratificación del acuerdo una vez concluyan las negociaciones.
Multi-annual plan for demersal stocks in the North Sea and the fisheries exploiting those stocks (A8-0263/2017 - Ulrike Rodust) ES
He votado a favor de este informe porque la introducción de los planes plurianuales es uno de los instrumentos clave de la política pesquera común para gestionar los recursos de manera sostenible desde el punto de vista medioambiental y socioeconómico, dos aspectos que tienen que ir de la mano. Es fundamental tener en cuenta que estos planes plurianuales, tanto el plan del mar del Norte, como el del Báltico ya aprobado, sientan precedente para futuras propuestas en el Atlántico y el Mediterráneo.A medida que nos vamos hacia aguas más meridionales, las pesquerías son más mixtas, es decir que la interacción de especies es mayor, por lo que es fundamental dotar a estas zonas de planes de gestión razonables. Es fundamental que las propuestas sean flexibles y permitan el uso de los rangos que establecen la mortalidad por pesca en su totalidad.Este aspecto es fundamental tanto para implementar las medidas correctoras necesarias cuando las poblaciones están en peligro, como para aumentar las posibilidades de pesca cuando están en buen estado de salud. Además, con este plan se gestionarán aguas del Reino Unido y debe adoptarse antes de que se materialice el Brexit para garantizar una gestión responsable.
Transparency, accountability and integrity in the EU institutions (A8-0133/2017 - Sven Giegold) ES
He votado a favor de este informe porque permite avanzar en la transparencia de las instituciones europeas. Con la aprobación de este texto, estamos incorporando criterios de rendición de cuentas, un mayor control de las actividades de los responsables públicos y de los lobbies, más acceso de los ciudadanos a la legislación europea y, por supuesto, una mayor transparencia que es, al final, una mejor justicia.Gracias a mi voto a favor del informe de hoy, el Parlamento Europeo se pronuncia a favor de los periodos de incompatibilidades, de un mayor acceso a los documentos, de más publicidad de las negociaciones internacionales, de un mayor control parlamentario de los órganos ejecutivos europeos, de la creación de una autoridad independiente de supervisión o de la protección de los denunciantes de irregularidades.
EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS): continuing current limitations of scope for aviation activities and preparing to implement a global market-based measure from 2021 (A8-0258/2017 - Julie Girling) ES
Los socialistas creemos en la necesidad de que la UE y los Estados miembros actúen para revertir los efectos antropogénicos del cambio climático. El Acuerdo de París requiere medidas de todos los sectores y la aviación no es una excepción. Por ello, los socialistas españoles en el PE hemos votado favorablemente este informe. Las emisiones de la aviación representan alrededor del 1,3 % de las emisiones totales de gases de efecto invernadero de la UE y son una de las fuentes de mayor crecimiento de CO2.Los socialistas suscribimos el mensaje enviado a la OACI a través de este informe, de poner un límite de tiempo a la exención del ETS para los vuelos internacionales, si el esquema de compensación CORSIA no está a la altura de reducir las emisiones de los vuelos internacionales. En ese caso, el Parlamento está dispuesto a incluir los vuelos internacionales que entran y salen de la UE en el marco del Registro de emisiones ETS. En la actualidad sólo se incluyen los vuelos intra-UE y esto deja un interrogante preocupante tanto sobre los vuelos internacionales como sobre lo que sucederá con el Reino Unido tras la negociación del BREXIT.
Inclusion of greenhouse gas emissions and removals from land use, land use change and forestry into the 2030 climate and energy framework (A8-0262/2017 - Norbert Lins) ES
La delegación española del Grupo S&D en el PE ha votado favorablemente este informe, porque es consciente del importante papel que los bosques y las tierras pueden desempeñar en la lucha contra el cambio climático, por lo que aboga por que las emisiones y absorciones de gases de efecto invernadero del uso de la tierra, el cambio de uso de la tierra y la silvicultura, se incluyan en el marco climático y energético de 2030.Aunque considero que se hubiera podido adoptar un informe más ambicioso, he votado a favor porque pienso que cada Estado miembro ha de tener un compromiso vinculante de garantizar que las emisiones contabilizadas procedentes de esos sectores sean compensadas por una eliminación equivalente de CO2 de la atmósfera por medio de acciones en los mismos. Esta propuesta define reglas de contabilidad de emisiones y absorciones para diferentes categorías de tierra y contabiliza las emisiones de los terrenos forestales gestionados sobre la base de un nivel de referencia forestal, que es una estimación de las emisiones netas medias anuales, lo que hará más efectiva la imposición de limitaciones a la UE y a cada uno de sus Estados miembros para garantizar que el sector LULUCF no genere emisiones adicionales.
Draft amending budget No 3/2017: budgetary resources of the Youth Employment Initiative; establishment plans of ACER and SESAR2 (A8-0282/2017 - Jens Geier) ES
Con la votación de este informe, el Parlamento Europeo ha aprobado una modificación presupuestaria para aumentar la dotación de la Iniciativa europea para el Empleo Juvenil en el presupuesto para 2017 en quinientos millones de euros.La iniciativa se puso en marcha en 2013 para ayudar a los jóvenes que no estudian ni trabajan, así como aquellos que llevan tiempo desempleados, en zonas cuya tasa de paro juvenil superaba el 25 % en 2012. La dotación inicial para el periodo 2014-2020 se fijó en 6 400 millones de euros.En abril de este año, el Parlamento apoyó una revisión del marco financiero plurianual con un incremento 1 200 millones más para la Iniciativa para el Empleo Juvenil para el periodo 2017-2020. Los quinientos millones adicionales para 2017 ahora aprobados provienen de este incremento.He votado a favor de este informe porque la lucha contra el desempleo juvenil sigue siendo uno de los principales desafíos de la UE y desde el Grupo S&D seguiremos luchando para conseguir más fondos destinados a reducirlo. Además desde el Parlamento pedimos a la Comisión y al Consejo que hagan lo necesario para que los 500 millones aprobados sean utilizados antes del final del ejercicio.
Arms export: implementation of Common Position 2008/944/CFSP (A8-0264/2017 - Bodil Valero) ES
He votado a favor de este informe porque además de denunciar el incumplimiento de la Posición Común por parte de algunos Estados miembros como el Reino Unido y Alemania, incorpora estrategias y herramientas para reforzar su aplicación.Hemos conseguido que el informe incorpore dos aspectos prioritarios que en ocasiones anteriores el Grupo del Partido Popular Europeo había bloqueado: la petición a la Alta Representante de crear un órgano de supervisión del control de armas bajo sus auspicios, y la necesidad de desarrollar un mecanismo de sanciones para poner fin al incumplimiento de los ocho criterios de la Posición Común.El Grupo S&D hemos conseguido incluir además la necesidad de elaborar una lista de las entidades y personas condenadas por infringir la legislación sobre exportación de armas; la importancia de invertir fondos suficientes para formar personal en ciberseguridad en relación con la expedición de licencias; la protección formal de los denunciantes de malas prácticas en la industria armamentística contrarias a la Posición Común; y la urgencia de que en el contexto del Brexit, el Reino Unido mantenga los mismos estándares que en la Posición Común.
EU political relations with Latin America (A8-0268/2017 - Javi López) ES
He votado a favor de este informe que tiene por objetivo modernizar y reforzar las relaciones de la UE con América Latina y el Caribe (ALC).Los países de ALC representan el quinto mayor socio comercial de la Unión y a la vez la UE es el principal inversor extranjero en los países de ALC. La asociación duradera entre la UE y los países de ALC está fundada en lazos históricos, culturales, humanos y económicos, que no deben darse por sentados y que deben estar orientados de forma más horizontal.El informe subraya que los países de la UE y ALC se enfrentan a desafíos comunes en los ámbitos del crecimiento económico, la inclusión social y la igualdad de género, y que esta asociación y el diálogo político se han convertido en elementos cruciales para el avance del intercambio birregional y de la cooperación entre ambas.También destaca el hecho de que el nuevo escenario geopolítico refuerza la región de ALC como una prioridad estratégica para la política exterior de la UE, ya que ambas regiones comparten una visión común del mundo basada en el multilateralismo, el diálogo, la sostenibilidad, el Estado de Derecho y las sociedades abiertas.
EU accession to the Council of Europe Convention on preventing and combating violence against women and domestic violence (A8-0266/2017 - Christine Revault d'Allonnes Bonnefoy, Anna Maria Corazza Bildt) ES
He votado a favor de este informe, porque considero que es importante que la Unión Europea ratifique cuanto antes la adhesión al Convenio de Estambul, que es el tratado internacional de mayor alcance para abordar la violencia contra las mujeres como una grave violación de los derechos humanos. Constituye el primer instrumento que hace jurídicamente vinculante la prevención y lucha contra la violencia de género y establece una tolerancia cero hacia la violencia contra las mujeres, que no se considera un asunto privado, sino que los Estados están obligados a prevenir dicha violencia, proteger a las víctimas y castigar a los perpetradores.La adhesión de la Unión proporcionará un marco normativo europeo coherente para prevenir y combatir la violencia contra las mujeres y para proteger y apoyar a las víctimas en el contexto de las políticas interiores y exteriores de la Unión. Pero también es necesaria una directiva europea que permita que las medidas legislativas, preventivas y correctivas del Convenio de Estambul pasen a formar parte del sistema jurídico de los Estados miembros y el Tribunal de Justicia de la UE pueda dictar sentencias. Es igualmente necesario mejorar la protección de los menores, que son las víctimas más vulnerables.
European Fund for Sustainable Development (EFSD) and establishing the EFSD Guarantee and the EFSD Guarantee Fund (A8-0170/2017 - Eduard Kukan, Doru-Claudian Frunzulică, Eider Gardiazabal Rubial) ES
Esta propuesta crea un nuevo Fondo Europeo para el Desarrollo Sostenible (FEDS) destinado a movilizar hasta 44 000 millones de euros para inversiones en África y en los países de la vecindad oriental de la Unión Europea. El FEDS es el primer pilar del Plan de Inversiones Exteriores, en virtud del cual la Comisión también prevé mejorar la asistencia técnica en los países socios y trabajar para mejorar el clima de inversión y el entorno político global en esos países.Con este plan se pretende apoyar las inversiones y la participación del sector privado a través de una financiación innovadora para fomentar un desarrollo económico y social sostenible e inclusivo, haciendo especial hincapié en la financiación de proyectos que tengan un verdadero impacto sobre la vida de las personas, que se centren en la creación de empleo en condiciones dignas y que promuevan la resiliencia de los países de nuestro entorno.Este fondo constituye el primer paso de un compromiso renovado de la Unión con el desarrollo. Por estos motivos he votado a favor.
Permitted uses of certain works and other protected subject-matter for the benefit of persons who are blind, visually impaired or otherwise print disabled (A8-0097/2017 - Max Andersson) ES
He votado a favor de estos dos informes porque con ellos se alinea la normativa europea con los compromisos adquiridos en el Tratado de Marrakech, firmado por la UE en 2014, y se da un paso importante en materia de acceso a la cultura para las personas ciegas o con discapacidades visuales.La Unión Europea de Ciegos calcula que hay más de 30 millones de personas ciegas o con discapacidades visuales en Europa; la Unión Mundial de Ciegos eleva la cifra global a 285 millones. Las estimaciones del porcentaje de libros publicados en formatos accesibles varían del 7 % al 20 % en la UE y menos del 1 % en los países en vías de desarrollo.La tecnología ya permite la accesibilidad de las obras para esos colectivos, y el Tratado de Marrakech despejaba los obstáculos derivados de la normativa sobre derechos de autor. Gracias a la nueva legislación que incorpora el Tratado de Marrakech a la normativa europea, las personas ciegas y con otras discapacidades visuales podrán finalmente acceder a más libros, periódicos, revistas y otro material impreso en formatos accesibles (braille, audiolibros, texto en grandes caracteres). Asimismo, aumentará la difusión transfronteriza de las obras en formato accesible.
Cross-border exchange of accessible format copies of certain works and other protected subject-matter for the benefit of persons who are blind, visually impaired or otherwise print disabled (A8-0102/2017 - Max Andersson) ES
He votado a favor de estos dos informes porque con ellos se alinea la normativa europea con los compromisos adquiridos en el Tratado de Marrakech, firmado por la UE en 2014, y se da un paso importante en materia de acceso a la cultura para las personas ciegas o con discapacidades visuales.La Unión Europea de Ciegos calcula que hay más de 30 millones de personas ciegas o con discapacidades visuales en Europa; la Unión Mundial de Ciegos eleva la cifra global a 285 millones. Las estimaciones del porcentaje de libros publicados en formatos accesibles varían del 7 % al 20 % en la UE y menos del 1 % en los países en vías de desarrollo.La tecnología ya permite la accesibilidad de las obras para esos colectivos, y el Tratado de Marrakech despejaba los obstáculos derivados de la normativa sobre derechos de autor. Gracias a la nueva legislación que incorpora el Tratado de Marrakech a la normativa europea, las personas ciegas y con otras discapacidades visuales podrán finalmente acceder a más libros, periódicos, revistas y otro material impreso en formatos accesibles (braille, audiolibros, texto en grandes caracteres). Asimismo, aumentará la difusión transfronteriza de las obras en formato accesible.
Double taxation dispute resolution mechanisms in the EU (A8-0225/2017 - Michael Theurer) ES
He votado a favor de esta propuesta de Directiva del Consejo porque tiene por finalidad facilitar el acceso de las empresas con actividad transfronteriza a los mecanismos de resolución de controversias sobre doble imposición en el impuesto de sociedades, mediante la introducción un enfoque coordinado en el marco actual de convenciones bilaterales y el Convenio de Arbitraje.Si bien la futura armonización de la base imponible consolidada común del impuesto de sociedades (BICCIS) reducirá los casos de doble imposición, esta norma seguirá siendo útil, en la medida en que ofrece cobertura a las empresas que no entren en el ámbito de futura Directiva.El Parlamento ha mejorado el texto incluyendo requisito de publicidad, así como plazos más cortos en beneficio del contribuyente.Con todo, es importante también poner fin a los casos de doble no imposición, mejorando las normas contra la elusión fiscal, así como armonizando la base del impuesto de sociedades, incluyendo el elemento de consolidación. La batalla por la justicia fiscal es una prioridad absoluta para los socialistas españoles, por lo que seguiremos respaldando todas las iniciativas de la Comisión Europea en la materia, si bien creemos que es preciso aprobar un texto refundido de la Directiva sobre cooperación administrativa.
EU action for sustainability (A8-0239/2017 - Seb Dance) ES
Los socialistas españoles en el PE hemos votado a favor de este informe porque consideramos una necesidad y una prioridad que los 17 Objetivos de Desarrollo Sostenible (ODS), formalmente aceptados por la Asamblea General de Naciones Unidas en 2015, sean integrados en todas las políticas de la UE de manera que su consecución sea una realidad en 2030 y que efectivamente la pobreza sea erradicada del planeta, se garantice la prosperidad de todas las personas, ninguna persona padezca hambre, todos reciban una buena educación y atención sanitaria de calidad, y tengan un trabajo decente en una sociedad pacífica, sostenible e inclusiva.Los socialistas creemos que la Comisión ha de ser más ambiciosa en la aplicación de los ODS, por lo que respaldamos las medidas del informe parlamentario que presiona por unos objetivos claros, por el control y supervisión de los progresos realizados y por el establecimiento de una plataforma integral multipartes, lo que garantizará que la adhesión a los ODS se convierta en una característica clave de las iniciativas propuestas por la Comisión.La política de desarrollo no ha de referirse sólo a los países en desarrollo, sino que estos objetivos globales han de ser alcanzados solidariamente.
Conclusion of the EU-Cuba Political Dialogue and Cooperation Agreement (Consent) (A8-0232/2017 - Elena Valenciano) ES
Europa se había autolimitado en sus relaciones con Cuba en diciembre de 1996 con la llamada Posición Común. Esta decisión de aislar a Cuba que promovió el Partido Popular español no era una buena decisión. 21 Estados miembros tenían acuerdos bilaterales firmados a pesar de la Posición Común, hasta llegar a ser la UE en estos años el primer cliente y el primer proveedor de la isla.Veinte años después por impulso de la alta representante de la UE para Asuntos Exteriores y Política de Seguridad, Federica Mogherini, la UE, sus Estados miembros y la República de Cuba han firmado un Acuerdo de Diálogo Político y Cooperación.La negociación de este Acuerdo ha sido muy fructífera y su resultado un acuerdo muy bien estructurado y políticamente muy significativo. Supone un tipo de acuerdo que debería marcar un modelo para los que suscriba la UE en el futuro, por su estructura y por la claridad en que se establece como la UE y la contraparte van a trabajar, específicamente en materia de derechos humanos.Con este Acuerdo, Cuba deja de ser la excepción y se suma al resto de naciones latinoamericanas y caribeñas con las que la UE coopera.
Conclusion of the EU-Cuba Political Dialogue and Cooperation Agreement (Resolution) (A8-0233/2017 - Elena Valenciano) ES
Esta Resolución de acompañamiento al trámite del consentimiento al Acuerdo de Diálogo Político y Cooperación entre la UE y Cuba no era obligatoria para el Parlamento y de hecho, la ponente en su derecho se expresó contraria a tramitarla.Los grupos de la derecha, PPE, ECR y ALDE pusieron como condición para apoyar el Acuerdo con Cuba que esta Resolución se tramitase, para poder establecer sus opiniones sobre la situación política en Cuba.La ponente socialista aceptó serlo también de la Resolución porque en otro caso el trámite del consentimiento al Acuerdo se habría retrasado al menos seis meses más. Redactó un proyecto de Resolución considerado por todos los grupos como equilibrado. Tras el trámite de enmiendas la ponente promovió 26 compromisos con la condición de nunca establecer juicios ni exigencias injerencistas, más allá del respeto debido a la contraparte, y que resultara en una contradicción con el apoyo al Acuerdo.Entre la aprobación en comisión y el Pleno la derecha ha roto los compromisos, con el resultado de una Resolución que los socialistas hemos apoyado por la única razón de garantizar el más amplio apoyo al Acuerdo con Cuba que pone fin a 20 años de la Posición Común.
Fight against fraud to the Union's financial interests by means of criminal law (A8-0230/2017 - Ingeborg Gräßle, Juan Fernando López Aguilar) ES
He votado a favor de la Directiva sobre la Protección de los intereses Financieros de la UE a través del Derecho Penal porque supone un paso decisivo en la creación del Derecho Penal de la Unión Europea, expresa su dimensión política y constitucional y supone un hito en la historia de la Unión. La Directiva establece para toda la UE los delitos de fraude, corrupción y delitos conexos con una sanción máxima de al menos cuatro años de prisión. Se trata de atajar las diferencias que persisten entre los Estados miembros, lo que evitará que el delincuente pueda someterse a la legislación más favorable.El elemento clave es la inclusión del fraude del IVA, cuando supere los 10 millones de euros y esté relacionado con el territorio de dos o más Estados miembros. Además la Directiva incluye el fraude en la contratación pública a escala europea y sanciones máximas de al menos cuatro años de prisión cuando la defraudación alcance los 100 000 de euros y un periodo de prescripción de al menos cinco años a partir de la fecha del delito. La Directiva es importante para establecer los delitos de los que conocerá la Fiscalía Europea cuando comience a funcionar.
Preparation of the Commission Work Programme for 2018 (RC-B8-0434/2017, B8-0434/2017, B8-0435/2017, B8-0450/2017, B8-0451/2017, B8-0454/2017, B8-0455/2017, B8-0456/2017) ES
Se ha producido una falta de acuerdo entre los grupos para que el Parlamento Europeo le envíe a la Comisión su programa de trabajo para el año que viene. Y, desgraciadamente, no hay propuesta del Parlamento. Cada grupo hemos votado nuestra propuesta y la propuesta que se presentaba como mayoritaria por los Grupos PPE, ALDE y ECR no ha prosperado.Se ha puesto de manifiesto que no hay una mayoría estable en este Parlamento si no se pacta con el Grupo S&D. Y ese acuerdo no se ha producido porque la propuesta de la derecha política estaba vacía de contenidos sociales y de ambiciones europeas. Nosotros hemos votado nuestra propia resolución porque mandataba a la Comisión para hacer una Europa más social y más justa con los que menos tienen.El Parlamento ha hecho un flaco favor a su propio prestigio sin poder presentar su documento de trabajo. Ha sido el sectarismo ideológico de la derecha el que ha impedido un acuerdo a todas luces necesario política e institucionalmente.
European standards for the 21st century (A8-0213/2017 - Marlene Mizzi) ES
Desde la Eurocámara abogamos por un sistema europeo de normalización abierto, inclusivo, transparente y orientado principalmente al mercado abierto a todos los agentes (empresas, autoridades públicas, organismos de normalización y otras partes interesadas).Las organizaciones europeas de normalización (OEN) deben desarrollar normas sostenibles, seguras y de alta calidad, inclusivas y con acceso y tratamiento equitativo para todas las partes interesadas, así como un impacto mínimo sobre el medio ambiente y una protección adecuada de los datos personales y la privacidad.Respecto a las normas relativas a las TIC, el informe insta a la Comisión a que pida a las OEN que contribuyan a normas interoperables y abiertas de alta calidad y fomenten su amplia adopción dando prioridad a las normas en los cinco ámbitos: las comunicaciones 5G, computación en nube, la internet de las cosas, datos y ciberseguridad; así como los «sistemas de transporte inteligentes y de conducción conectados y automáticos», «ciudades inteligentes», «energía inteligente», «fabricación avanzada» y «entornos de vida inteligentes».Además, la UE debería mantener su papel clave en el sistema internacional de normalización, promoviendo normas europeas a nivel mundial en la negociación de acuerdos comerciales con terceros países.
Towards a pan-European covered bonds framework (A8-0235/2017 - Bernd Lucke) ES
He votado a favor de este informe porque los covered bonds , bonos garantizados, representan una parte importante del mercado de capitales de la UE, pero siguen fragmentados a nivel nacional. Su buen desempeño durante la crisis financiera aseguró que siguieran siendo un vehículo de inversión clave en muchos países de la UE. Debido a las divergencias en los sistemas nacionales, es importante asegurar a través de la legislación de la UE que todos los bonos garantizados en la UE sean de alta calidad y sostenibles a largo plazo.Este informe es un primer paso y, pide a la Comisión que presente una propuesta legislativa que cree un marco más integrado de los sistemas nacionales sin proponer, sin embargo, un régimen totalmente pleno. La nueva propuesta de la Comisión deberá garantizar que estos instrumentos de deuda siguen siendo altamente líquidos y con una regulación suficiente que minimice los riesgos.
Disclosure of income tax information by certain undertakings and branches (A8-0227/2017 - Hugues Bayet, Evelyn Regner) ES
He votado a favor de este informe ya que tiene por finalidad que las multinacionales publiquen sus informes financieros país por país, especificando la lista de filiales, empleados, valor de los activos, localidad donde se liquidan los impuestos, etc.Se trata de una medida de transparencia fundamental para luchar contra la elusión fiscal, pues al ofrecerse la información desglosada país por país se refleja donde se generan los beneficios antes de impuestos y donde se liquidan, exponiendo potenciales abusos en los precios de transferencia intra-grupo.La propuesta legislativa se aplicaría a las multinacionales con una facturación anual superior a los 750 millones de euros, y no el umbral de 40 millones incluido en la Directiva de contabilidad, si bien con una cláusula de revisión a los cuatro años.El Grupo Socialista ha logrado también que se desglose la información para todos los países, no solamente para los de la Unión y aquellos incluidos en la lista de jurisdicciones no cooperativas, así como la inclusión de un capítulo sancionador.Es de lamentar que EPP, ALDE y ECR hayan incluido una cláusula de confidencialidad sobre información considerada comercialmente sensible, ilimitada en el tiempo, elemento que habrá que reformar en el futuro.
European agenda for the collaborative economy (A8-0195/2017 - Nicola Danti) ES
He votado a favor de este informe porque creo en el desarrollo de la economía colaborativa como una verdadera oportunidad para una mayor participación de los ciudadanos en el desarrollo de la actividad económica, que permita a su vez un mejor aprovechamiento de los recursos disponibles.Pero este desarrollo debe entenderse dentro de un modelo justo, con reglas claras, que garanticen un alto nivel de protección al consumidor, unas condiciones de trabajo dignas y un sistema impositivo claro, para que con la implantación de estos nuevos modelos económicos no se ponga en riesgo la sostenibilidad de nuestro estado del bienestar.Debemos superar el nivel de incertidumbre y confusión en el que los participantes en la economía colaborativa se encuentran en este momento y avanzar hacia un entorno dinámico y armonizado a nivel de la Unión Europea, que sea capaz de evitar la fragmentación del mercado interior, manteniendo los estándares sociales más elevados que nos definen como modelo europeo.
Online platforms and the Digital Single Market (A8-0204/2017 - Henna Virkkunen, Philippe Juvin) ES
He votado a favor de este informe porque considero que las plataformas en línea deben jugar un papel clave en la innovación y el crecimiento económico en la Unión Europea, así como que pueden ser un motor de nuevos empleos.Pero necesitamos una regulación fuerte que impida una realidad económica en paralelo a la tradicional con reglas distintas en lo laboral, la fiscalidad o la protección al consumidor. La digitalización no puede ser sinónimo de una mayor precarización del empleo, ni permitir nuevos abusos laborales. Los trabajadores de estas plataformas deben tener la misma protección laboral que garantizan nuestras leyes.Las actividades económicas comparables, con independencia de si se desarrollan a través de una plataforma online o no, deben estar sujetas a las mismas normas. No debe permitirse una competencia desleal en el acceso a la actividad económica, intrusismo profesional, o competencia fiscal. Estas empresas deben pagar los impuestos donde desarrollan su actividad económica.Por último creo que es importante hacer mayores esfuerzos contra las noticias falsas y el discurso del odio en internet, así como exigir mayor responsabilidad en la protección de los derechos de autor y en la eliminación de los contenidos ilícitos.
Humanitarian situation in Yemen (RC-B8-0407/2017, B8-0407/2017, B8-0408/2017, B8-0409/2017, B8-0410/2017, B8-0411/2017, B8-0412/2017, B8-0413/2017) ES
Yemen es en la actualidad la mayor emergencia humanitaria en el mundo. En ningún lugar hay más vidas en peligro: 18 millones de personas requieren de ayuda humanitaria urgente. Y, sin embargo, no se le presta a esta crisis la atención mediática y política que requiere. Por ello precisamente el Grupo S&D decidió impulsar este debate y su Resolución centrada, por encima de todo, en lo humanitario.He votado a favor de la propuesta de Resolución porque, tras una difícil negociación, consigue reunir en torno a un mismo texto a todos los grupos de la cámara y envía así un mensaje claro y unánime para que la Unión redoble sus esfuerzos humanitarios y sea más útil, activa e influyente en la búsqueda de una solución al conflicto.Algunos grupos decidieron presentar enmiendas que iban más allá del consenso alcanzado. Aun estando de acuerdo con las mismas, me he abstenido para asegurar la viabilidad del texto común que –además– consigue que aquellos, como el Grupo PPE, que en la anterior resolución votaron en contra de un embargo de armas a Arabia Saudí, asuman hoy que es una posición consolidada en el Parlamento Europeo tal y como ha refrendado de nuevo este texto.
The need for an EU strategy to end and prevent the gender pension gap (A8-0197/2017 - Constance Le Grip) ES
He votado a favor de este informe porque considero inaceptable que en pleno siglo XXI en la UE las mujeres perciban unas pensiones que son de media un 40 % más bajas que las que cobran los hombres. Es más, en algunos Estados miembros, entre el 11 % y el 36 % de las mujeres no perciben ninguna pensión.La brecha de género en las pensiones es el resultado de múltiples factores y refleja el desequilibrio entre hombres y mujeres en sus trayectorias profesionales y familiares, la segregación del mercado laboral, los estereotipos sexistas, el mayor porcentaje de mujeres que trabajan a tiempo parcial, perciben salarios por hora inferiores, sufren más interrupciones en la carrera profesional y pasan menos años empleadas debido al trabajo no remunerado que realizan en su condición de madres y cuidadoras de sus familias, ante la falta de medidas reales de conciliación de la vida laboral y privada.La brecha de género en las pensiones constituye un indicador básico de la desigualdad entre hombres y mujeres en el mercado laboral. Es urgente establecer una pensión mínima pública adecuada y herramientas para evaluar el trabajo que garanticen un salario igual por un trabajo igual y de igual valor.
State of play of the implementation of the Sustainability Compact in Bangladesh (B8-0396/2017) ES
He apoyado la propuesta de Resolución sobre el Pacto de Sostenibilidad en Bangladés porque, gracias a la capacidad negociadora del Grupo S&D, incorpora la mayoría de nuestras reclamaciones, entre otras:1) extender el Pacto de Sostenibilidad más allá del 2018, porque es fundamental que Bangladés continúe sus esfuerzos, y los socios sigan ofreciendo su apoyo, para alcanzar compromisos sellados, como el refuerzo de los derechos laborales, el respeto a los derechos y libertades sindicales y la compensación y asistencia a las víctimas;2) reforzar las inspecciones laborales y, concretamente, que se investiguen con urgencia todos los actos de discriminación contra los sindicatos;3) crear un instrumento jurídico internacional que imponga obligaciones a las empresas en materia de derechos humanos.Lamentablemente, por oposición de la derecha, las enmiendas en las que los socialistas solicitábamos un refuerzo del papel de la Comisión en las citadas investigaciones, no han salido adelante. El texto final, en cualquier caso, refleja un gran progreso en favor de los objetivos que defendemos los socialistas. Y continuaremos exigiendo a la Comisión una actuación contundente e incluso la suspensión de las preferencias comerciales concedidas por la UE a Bangladés, si su Gobierno no cumple con las obligaciones pactadas.
Energy efficiency labelling (A8-0213/2016 - Dario Tamburrano) ES
He votado a favor de este informe porque mejora la necesaria actualización del etiquetado energético de los electrodomésticos. La vigente escala de etiquetado es confusa y se ha quedado obsoleta, ya que no es capaz de recoger correctamente las mejoras en cuanto a eficiencia energética.Establecer una escala clara, homogénea y con criterios de actualización es muy importante para realizar un uso más responsable de la energía, disminuir la factura energética y reducir el impacto en el medio ambiente.Además se establece una base de datos para la eficiencia energética de los productos y se fortalecen los procedimientos de vigilancia del mercado de la Unión. Por tanto, se refuerza la información disponible para el consumidor y se aumenta la protección del mismo ante posibles fraudes.En definitiva, se trata de una iniciativa que permite reajustar un instrumento asequible, pero con gran capacidad para que los europeos hagamos un uso más eficiente de la energía.
Assessment of Horizon 2020 implementation (A8-0209/2017 - Soledad Cabezón Ruiz) ES
Los socialistas españoles hemos votado favorablemente este informe, porque pensamos que la inversión en I+D es la inversión más productiva y con mayor factor de apalancamiento para el crecimiento de la UE. El informe es muy equilibrado y destaca la necesidad de que la I+D revierta en el progreso social y se centre en las necesidades de los ciudadanos. Asimismo, destaca la idea del retorno justo de la inversión pública, y la necesidad de liderazgo de la UE en el establecimiento de las prioridades de I+D cuando hay fondos públicos, al mismo tiempo que pide un aumento presupuestario del programa.Los socialistas creemos firmemente en la igualdad de género en la carrera investigadora y en la participación en el programa, en la necesidad de fomentar la capacidad emprendedora y la carrera investigadora desde las etapas más tempranas en los sistemas educativos, en la necesidad de promover y mejorar la excelencia en Europa para mejorar la competitividad de la región y en el esfuerzo que han de realizar los Estados miembros y la industria para alcanzar el objetivo del 3 % de inversión en I+D en 2020. Europa necesita más regiones y centros excelentes y el programa Horizonte 2020 ha de servir a ese fin.
Building blocks for a post-2020 EU cohesion policy (A8-0202/2017 - Kerstin Westphal) ES
Los socialistas españoles damos la bienvenida a la adopción del informe sobre la política de cohesión de la Unión posterior a 2020. En un contexto marcado por el Brexit y las restricciones presupuestarias, el Parlamento apuesta firmemente por fortalecer la política de cohesión con el objetivo de reducir las todavía existentes disparidades en la UE y apoyar un crecimiento inclusivo y sostenible en todas las regiones.En particular, el Parlamento pide un presupuesto adecuado, la adopción de medidas de simplificación y el respeto por el principio de asociación. Asimismo, destaca que debe existir un vínculo equilibrado entre la política de cohesión y los procesos de gobernanza económica en el Semestre Europeo. La apuesta por las subvenciones como base de la política de cohesión, el mejor uso de los Fondos EIE para hacer frente al cambio demográfico y una mayor asignación de fondos en crecimiento, empleo y agenda digital, representan las prioridades que deben guiar la futura política de cohesión.Por último, y como consecuencia del decidido impulso de los socialdemócratas, saludamos la posición del Parlamento en contra de la condicionalidad macroeconómica. La política de cohesión no puede estar sujeta a condicionalidades de las que no son responsables las autoridades regionales y locales.
Rates of value added tax applied to books, newspapers and periodicals (A8-0189/2017 - Tom Vandenkendelaere) ES
He votado a favor de esta reforma de la Directiva del IVA, ya que considero que los Estados miembros deben poder, si así lo estiman oportuno, aplicar el tipo reducido a libros y periódicos en formato digital, al igual que existe esa posibilidad con el soporte papel. No quiere decir esto que el formato o soporte de la publicación sea irrelevante, ni que se considere más adecuado impulsar el libro electrónico. De hecho, en el marco de la sociedad de la información y la comunicación la pluralidad de soportes es tan importante como el de los contenidos y los enfoques.De hecho, los socialistas españoles consideramos fundamental la pervivencia de los libros y la prensa en papel. Así, esta reforma no obliga a aplicar el mismo tipo (reducido) de IVA a la publicación en papel o electrónica, por lo que seguirá siendo posible, si se considera oportuno, y en el marco de la política cultural, aplicar solamente al papel el tipo reducido.
Internet connectivity for growth, competitiveness and cohesion: European gigabit society and 5G (A8-0184/2017 - Michał Boni) ES
Los socialistas compartimos en líneas generales la visión expresada por la Comisión en relación a la sociedad del gigabit y los objetivos incluidos en el plan de acción sobre 5G. De hecho, y tal y como recomienda este informe, que he apoyado, consideramos crucial una mayor coordinación a nivel europeo en el despliegue del 5G para evitar los errores cometidos con el 4G, que han llevado a Europa a estar por detrás de los EE.UU., Corea del Sur o Japón. Hay que recordar que el grado de cobertura es del 86 %, y solo del 36 % en zonas rurales.Mediante este informe, se incide en la necesidad de garantizar un marco regulatorio que facilite las enormes inversiones necesarias para el despliegue de esta tecnología, que podría generar hasta 2,3 millones de empleos.Igualmente, y gracias a las enmiendas del Grupo S&D, se hace especial hincapié en la importancia de la formación en el uso y manejo de nuevas tecnologías y avanzar hacia una sociedad inclusiva, de manera que los beneficios de la conectividad lleguen a todo el territorio de la Unión y a todos los sectores de la sociedad, en lo que debe jugar un papel clave el Fondo de banda ancha.
Introduction of temporary autonomous trade measures for Ukraine (A8-0193/2017 - Jarosław Wałęsa) ES
He votado a favor de ofrecer preferencias comerciales temporales a Ucrania para la importación sin aranceles de unas cuotas determinadas de productos agrícolas e industriales, como medida de alivio económico al país vecino, que atraviesa dificultades extraordinarias tras la anexión de Crimea, el conflicto en Donbass y la guerra comercial rusa contra este país, que están obstaculizando sus esfuerzos por alinearse con la UE y progresar en sus reformas políticas.Los socialistas hemos conseguido el apoyo del Parlamento para solicitar el refuerzo de las cláusulas de salvaguarda, subrayar la importancia de que Ucrania acometa reformas democráticas y contra la corrupción, la necesidad de realizar estudios de impacto social de esta medida, tanto en Ucrania como en la UE y la obligación de cooperar en materia de empleo, política social e igualdad de oportunidades, con arreglo a los objetivos del Acuerdo.En este contexto, se proponen unas concesiones temporales que podrán ser fácilmente absorbidas por el mercado europeo, pero esperamos sirvan de ayuda económica y, sobre todo, de señal de apoyo a la Ucrania europeísta.
Digitising European industry (A8-0183/2017 - Reinhard Bütikofer) ES
El Parlamento ha venido reclamando un compromiso para relanzar la agenda industrial europea de cara a alcanzar el objetivo de elevar el peso de la industria hasta el 20 % del PIB.Este informe, que he apoyado, incide en aspectos cruciales para relanzar esta agenda, para lograr un liderazgo mundial en sectores tecnológicamente punteros: la robotización, el internet de las cosas, la inteligencia artificial, la computación en la nube, los macrodatos, el despliegue del 5G.La estrategia de digitalización industrial supone una oportunidad para promover la innovación, la eficiencia y las tecnologías sostenibles, motores de competitividad, para lo que es necesario impulsar una infraestructura de red de la máxima calidad, apostar por la I+D y crear un entorno favorable a la inversión, así como promover las inversiones públicas y privadas en conectividad de alta velocidad.Gracias a las aportaciones del Grupo S&D, el informe dedica un apartado específico a la dimensión social. Por un lado, incide en la necesidad de acometer esfuerzos importantes en educación y competencias digitales. Por otro, exige que se garantice la seguridad jurídica sobre lo que constituye empleo en el mercado de trabajo digital, a fin de garantizar el cumplimiento de la legislación laboral y social.La digitalización debe ser un factor de cohesión social y territorial.
The new European Consensus on Development - our world, our dignity, our future (B8-0387/2017, B8-0390/2017) ES
El Parlamento ha respaldado por 405 votos a favor, 70 en contra y 159 abstenciones el nuevo Consenso Europeo sobre Desarrollo - Nuestro mundo, nuestra dignidad, nuestro futuro.Los socialistas españoles hemos votado a favor del nuevo Consenso Europeo sobre Desarrollo, con el objetivo de reiterar el apoyo de la Unión Europea (UE) a la cooperación al desarrollo y a los Objetivos de Desarrollo Sostenible (ODS).La declaración conjunta, que se espera que sea firmada por el Parlamento Europeo, la Comisión y el Consejo la próxima semana, reafirma la reducción de la pobreza como objetivo primordial de la política de desarrollo de la Unión Europea e instaura los ODS y la agenda 2030: desarrollo humano y dignidad; protección del medio ambiente, gestión de los recursos naturales y lucha contra el cambio climático; crecimiento y empleo inclusivos y sostenibles; sociedades pacíficas e inclusivas, democracia y estado de derecho; asociación.La nueva declaración, que actualiza el consenso de 2005, refleja los desafíos comunes a los que nos enfrentamos y establece las responsabilidades compartidas de la UE y sus Estados miembros.
EU Strategy on Syria (RC-B8-0331/2017, B8-0331/2017, B8-0333/2017, B8-0335/2017, B8-0337/2017, B8-0338/2017, B8-0341/2017, B8-0342/2017) ES
He votado esta resolución para apoyar los elementos esenciales de la nueva estrategia de la UE para Siria. Encontrar una solución creíble para Siria implica una transición política clara, la reconstrucción y la reconciliación, pero también continuar el apoyo de la UE al importante número de refugiados y desplazados en Siria, en los países vecinos y en la región en general. La rápida reconstrucción y la construcción del Estado en Siria, son fundamentales para una transición pacífica duradera y la UE tiene un papel importante que desempeñar en ese período posterior al conflicto. Ése puede ser el momento en que decidiremos el futuro de ese país, totalmente destruido por seis años de guerra, si la transición después del conflicto falla el conflicto puede reavivar.La reconciliación siria sólo podría asegurarse mediante una efectiva rendición de responsabilidades ante la justicia de los numerosos crímenes de guerra, los abusos de los derechos humanos y la violación del Derecho internacional cometidos durante este conflicto extremadamente violento.Nuestro objetivo principal y primero tiene que ser poner fin al sufrimiento del pueblo sirio: hay que parar definitivamente la guerra, erradicar el Dáesh, consolidar e iniciar la transición democrática y la reconstrucción.
Making relocation happen (B8-0340/2017, B8-0343/2017, B8-0344/2017) ES
He votado a favor de esta resolución porque la UE se enfrenta a un problema moral. Italia y Grecia abandonadas a su suerte. Miles de muertes en el mar, 180 000 personas en campos de alojamiento en los países de primera recepción, con un Reglamento de Dublín que hay que reformar.Hay un problema político. No es técnico, es falta de voluntad política, por parte de los Estados miembros, de cumplir con el Derecho europeo. Un problema jurídico, falta de vías legales para poder entrar en la Unión Europea sin abandonarse a las mafias que trafican con personas, falta de visados humanitarios. Pero también ausencia de sanciones a los países incumplidores. A dos meses de que expire el plazo sólo un 11 % de los refugiados han sido reubicados.Por tanto, la respuesta solo puede ser una. Y tiene que ser jurídica, por parte de la Comisión: sanciones. Sanciones, de una vez, a los países incumplidores. Sanciones económicas a los países incumplidores, que no pueden disfrutar de ayudas europeas mientras no entiendan que el mandato de solidaridad no es un buen deseo; es un mandato jurídico vinculante. Está en el Tratado de Lisboa y los Estados tienen que cumplirlo.
FinTech: the influence of technology on the future of the financial sector (A8-0176/2017 - Cora van Nieuwenhuizen) ES
He votado a favor de este informe porque la revolución tecnológica es hoy una realidad a la que no escapa la tecnología financiera. El FinTech puede llevar a beneficios significativos, como reducciones de costos, y mayor eficiencia y transparencia. Puede ser una herramienta eficaz para la inclusión financiera y permitir flujos financieros e infraestructuras transfronterizos a través de préstamos alternativos y canales de inversión. No obstante, es necesario garantizar un nivel elevado de supervisión y asegurar que estas tecnologías son inclusivas, duraderas y sostenibles y que garantizan la protección de los consumidores y la estabilidad del sistema financiero.Este informe plantea una serie de preguntas útiles y da pistas claras sobre la forma en que la Comisión debe abordar la definición de un marco regulatorio europeo sobre FinTech, por lo que esperamos marque la base de la propuesta que habrá de llegar por parte del ejecutivo comunitario en los próximos meses. De nuestra capacidad para establecer una regulación robusta, ambiciosa y de largo alcance dependerá que ganemos el futuro para millones de personas cuyas expectativas vitales y proyectos no pueden esperar.
Situation in Hungary (B8-0295/2017, B8-0296/2017) ES
He votado a favor de la resolución de Hungría porque la deriva antidemocrática en la que el país magiar está sumido es inaceptable y la UE debe tomar medidas al respecto.La decisión del Gobierno húngaro de clausurar la respetada Universidad Central Europea es la última de una larga serie de violaciones de los valores de la UE.Este Parlamento representa a diez millones de húngaros también. Y este Parlamento es el de la Unión Europea, a la que se adhirió su país en 2004, y el del Tratado de Lisboa, cuyos valores amenaza el acoso a la oposición, la restricción del pluralismo informativo y de la libertad de información, el ataque a la independencia judicial y, por supuesto, la restricción de los derechos fundamentales de todas las personas, incluidos los extranjeros y los inmigrantes a los que el Gobierno de Orban desprecia.He votado a favor de esta resolución porque logra que el Parlamento solicite a la Comisión, por fin, la activación del artículo 7 para defender los principios de la Unión y para luchar contra la deriva antiliberal y antidemocrática del Gobierno de Hungría.
Hybrid mismatches with third countries (A8-0134/2017 - Olle Ludvigsson) ES
Los desajustes híbridos surgen cuando una misma actividad transfronteriza recibe un tratamiento fiscal distinto en un Estado miembro y un país tercero. La propuesta de la Comisión amplía el ámbito de la Directiva actual para cubrir estos casos, obligando a los Estados miembros a neutralizar estos desajustes mediante la negativa a ofrecer deducciones o reclamando la inclusión del beneficio en la base imponible, de modo que se compense lo que se deje de pagar en el país tercero.Se trata por tanto de una reforma imprescindible en la lucha contra la evasión y la elusión fiscal, así como contra los paraísos fiscales, prioridad absoluta de los socialistas españoles y europeos.El informe del Parlamento amplía aún más el ámbito de la Directiva para incluir otros desajustes híbridos como los del establecimiento permanente, o los relacionados con la residencia fiscal, de ahí que haya votado a favor del mismo, esperando que el Consejo tenga a bien tener en cuenta la opinión de la cámara en el marco del procedimiento de consulta, y que no haya bloqueos por parte de ningún Estado miembro, ya que se requiere alcanzar la unanimidad de los Veintiocho.
Annual report on the control of the financial activities of the European Investment Bank for 2015 (A8-0161/2017 - Nedzhmi Ali) ES
El Banco Europeo de Inversiones (BEI) es una institución europea clave, particularmente en este contexto de baja inversión privada, y por su papel en el Plan de Inversiones para Europa.He votado a favor de este informe porque reclama más apoyo del BEI para reducir el déficit de inversión en la Unión, en particular en los países más afectados por la crisis, así como para aumentar la financiación de las pymes, el impulso al Horizonte 2020, la lucha contra el cambio climático y al apoyo a la bioeconomía, la reducción del desempleo juvenil, la ayuda a los refugiados, etc.El informe pide mayor transparencia y un grado más elevado de rendición de cuentas, en particular mediante la posibilidad de dirigir preguntas escritas al presidente del BEI.Asimismo, es importante hacer un seguimiento y evaluación más exhaustivos, de modo que podamos identificar su contribución al cuadro macroeconómico de los Estados miembros.También quisiera resaltar que las emisiones de deuda del BEI son el único ejemplo hasta la fecha de deuda pública europea, pero sin embargo los ciudadanos no pueden adquirir directamente los bonos de esta institución. Sería muy positivo que el BEI realizara emisiones con tramos minoristas.
Union programme to support specific activities in the field of financial reporting and auditing (A8-0291/2016 - Theodor Dumitru Stolojan) ES
He votado a favor de este informe porque trata de ampliar la financiación al Grupo Consultivo Europeo de Información Financiera (EFRAG) para el periodo de 2017 a 2020, lo que permitirá que el EFRAG siga asesorando a la Comisión Europea sobre las normas internacionales de información financiera en interés del proyecto europeo.En definitiva, con las medidas que el Parlamento Europeo ha propuesto para fortalecer la gobernanza del EFRAG y hacer más transparente su proceso de toma de decisiones, se ha asegurado un informe equilibrado que garantiza que esta organización persiga con mayor eficacia su misión al servicio del interés general europeo.
Union programme to enhance the involvement of consumers in financial services policy making (A8-0008/2017 - Philippe Lamberts) ES
He votado a favor de este Reglamento porque tiene por finalidad asegurar la financiación de dos ONG, Finance Watch y Better Finance, dedicadas a representar los intereses de la ciudadanía en el ámbito de los servicios financieros. El acuerdo con el Consejo les otorga una financiación de 6 millones de euros para el período 2017-2020, lo que les permitirá hacer de contrapeso a las actividades de influencia desarrolladas por los representantes de las entidades financieras. En consecuencia, estas dos organizaciones sin ánimo de lucro están suministrando un bien público por lo que merecen recibir el apoyo de la Unión, de manera que se preserven los derechos de los ahorradores, prestatarios y demás usuarios de los servicios financieros.
Management of fishing fleets in the outermost regions (A8-0138/2017 - Ulrike Rodust) ES
He votado a favor de este informe que recoge las particularidades de las regiones ultraperiféricas y la necesidad de apoyar al sector pesquero en estas áreas.Algunos de los principales problemas en las regiones ultraperiféricas tienen que ver con los altos niveles de desempleo y el envejecimiento de los buques, en comparación con los peninsulares. Estas zonas se caracterizan por su lejanía, insularidad, reducida superficie, relieve, clima adverso y dependencia económica de un reducido número de productos.Por ello, el artículo 349 del TFEU permite que se les apliquen medidas especiales. Una mejora y modernización de las flotas las haría más competitivas y más sostenibles desde el punto de vista medioambiental, teniendo en cuenta los límites de capacidad autorizados y el principio del rendimiento máximo sostenible. En las Islas Canarias, la renovación de los buques contribuiría a hacer el sector pesquero más eficiente y lo haría más atractivo desde el punto de vista del empleo.
EU flagship initiative on the garment sector (A8-0080/2017 - Lola Sánchez Caldentey) ES
El Parlamento ha respaldado por 505 votos a favor, 49 en contra y 57 abstenciones el informe sobre la iniciativa emblemática de la Unión en el sector de la confección.Los socialistas hemos votado a favor de este informe, pidiendo a la Comisión que adopte obligaciones de diligencia debida para las cadenas de suministro en el sector de la confección y el calzado.A pesar de que aún se precisan mejoras en este sector, este informe simboliza un paso hacia adelante para establecer una estrategia europea coherente, vinculando el comercio y el desarrollo con los ODS. Las instituciones de la UE y los Estados miembros deben representar un modelo positivo de respeto y de equidad en todos los niveles de la cadena de suministro textil.
Options for improving access to medicines (A8-0040/2017 - Soledad Cabezón Ruiz) ES
La mejora del acceso a los medicamentos ha sido identificada como una prioridad política para S&D, en el contexto de la crisis financiera y de las dificultades para los sistemas de salud pública.Los socialistas españoles hemos votado favorablemente este informe mostrando nuestro compromiso con los ciudadanos y el derecho a la salud del artículo 35 de la Carta Europea de Derechos Fundamentales, así como con la propia administración pública como garante de ese derecho, contribuyendo de esta forma a la sostenibilidad de los sistemas sanitarios.A su vez, hemos conseguido que el derecho a la propiedad industrial no entre en conflicto con el derecho a la salud, para lo que se ha pedido un estudio que valore en qué medida se promociona la innovación y el acceso a los medicamentos con el sistema de propiedad intelectual. Este informe supone a su vez un paso más para controlar el alto valor de los precios, al pedir el establecimiento de un marco legislativo para que en lugar de la industria, sean la Comisión y los Estados miembros quienes a partir del valor terapéutico añadido establezcan el valor de los medicamentos, teniendo también en cuenta criterios sociales, éticos y económicos.
Combating terrorism (A8-0228/2016 - Monika Hohlmeier) ES
Los socialistas españoles en el Parlamento Europeo tenemos las mejores razones para apostar por una actualización de la Directiva relativa a la lucha contra el terrorismo, y aportar toda la experiencia dolorosa de muchos años de combate contra el terrorismo. Para empezar, contra el terrorismo de ETA, ciertamente no islamista, pero que sí nos enseñó la importancia de la cooperación europea y de la lucha de alcance europeo.En primer lugar, la tipificación de la glorificación, lo que llamamos en España la apología y el enaltecimiento del delito. En segundo lugar, el refuerzo de la agravante del reclutamiento de menores, personas especialmente vulnerables. Tercero, el reforzamiento del bloqueo de webs, de la prevención de ataques informáticos a los sistemas de inteligencia antiterrorista y del decomiso de bienes procedentes de la actividad terrorista, pero, muy importante, seguramente lo más importante, el refuerzo de la protección de las víctimas con apoyo psicológico, emocional, jurídico especializado y económico y financiero, porque esta es una clara enseñanza de la lucha española contra el terrorismo.
Possible evolutions of and adjustments to the current institutional set-up of the European Union (A8-0390/2016 - Guy Verhofstadt) ES
He votado a favor de este informe, que plantea una reforma profunda de la Unión Europea a través de una modificación futura del Tratado con el objetivo de corregir las deficiencias de la gobernanza de la UE y dar respuesta a los múltiples desafíos a los que se enfrenta Europa.En unas semanas celebraremos la cumbre de jefes de Estado y de Gobierno que conmemorará el 60 º aniversario del Tratado de Roma y este informe propone una reflexión, en clave federalista, en torno a una futura reformulación de la Unión que priorice no tanto la necesidad de más Europa, sino de la mejor Europa posible para sus ciudadanos.Queremos una Europa más solidaria y más social en la respuesta que da a la gestión de la crisis económica. Una Europa capaz de realizar progresos en la consecución de la realización del mercado único, incluida la unión de la energía, la cohesión social y el pleno empleo, una gestión equitativa y común de la migración y el asilo, así como la política de seguridad interior y exterior. Una Europa que resuelva bien la negociación durísima del brexit y que ponga fin a Europa «a la carta».
Improving the functioning of the European Union building on the potential of the Lisbon Treaty (A8-0386/2016 - Mercedes Bresso, Elmar Brok) ES
He votado a favor de este informe que proporciona una evaluación de las posibilidades jurídicas de los Tratados para mejorar el funcionamiento de la Unión a corto plazo desde el respeto del principio de la gobernanza multinivel y haciendo uso del método comunitario.Es evidente que estamos viviendo uno de los momentos más difíciles de la Unión Europea. Nos enfrentamos a una compleja situación de crisis política y, a un creciente desánimo de los ciudadanos, respecto al proyecto europeo que va ligado también al auge de fuerzas políticas euroescépticas o abiertamente antieuropeas que impiden y bloquean posibles reformas del Tratado a corto plazo.Este informe señala al Consejo y a la Comisión qué reformas pueden llevarse a cabo aprovechando al máximo el potencial del Tratado de Lisboa en ámbitos tan diversos como la puesta en marcha de la «cláusula pasarela», la fusión de los cargos de presidente del Eurogrupo y de comisario de Asuntos Económicos y Financieros en un ministro de Finanzas de la UE, la mejora del intercambio automático de información entre las autoridades tributarias nacionales con el fin de impedir la evasión y el fraude fiscales, o la promoción de un salario mínimo determinado por cada Estado miembro.
Budgetary capacity for the Eurozone (A8-0038/2017 - Reimer Böge, Pervenche Berès) ES
He votado a favor de este informe que tiene por finalidad expresar la posición del Parlamento sobre la propuesta, incluida en el informe de los 5 presidentes, de establecer un presupuesto para la Eurozona destinado a hacer frente a los choques macroeconómicos asimétricos y simétricos.En este informe se reconoce que la unión monetaria debe tener un pilar fiscal, así como un gobierno económico con suficiente legitimidad democrática.La capacidad fiscal se compondrá del Mecanismo Europeo de Estabilidad, reconvertido en un Fondo Monetario Europeo, y por un presupuesto adicional al presupuesto comunitario. La capacidad presupuestaria de la Eurozona tendría que provenir de los nuevos recursos propios.El acceso a la financiación sería condicional a la implementación de reformas estructurales y el cumplimiento de un código de convergencia, incluyendo en materia fiscal, si bien solo se menciona como posible ingreso el Impuesto sobre las Transacciones Financieras.No se ha ninguna referencia a los beneficios del Banco Central Europeo como posible fuente de financiación, ni al seguro de desempleo europeo, como posible finalidad de la capacidad presupuestaria, por oposición de la derecha europea. Los socialistas españoles seguiremos reivindicando estos dos objetivos en los futuros informes del Parlamento sobre la materia.
Civil Law Rules on Robotics (A8-0005/2017 - Mady Delvaux) ES
El uso de la robótica y la inteligencia artificial no van a parar de crecer. Se espera que aporten eficiencia y ahorro, no solo en la producción y el comercio, sino en ámbitos como el transporte, la asistencia sanitaria, la educación y la agricultura, al tiempo que se evitan trabajos penosos y situaciones de riesgo para los seres humanos. No obstante, su desarrollo plantea desafíos que exigen respuestas normativas claras.El informe presentado por la ponente socialista Mady Delvaux, que he apoyado, hace frente a esta realidad con valentía, abordando los desafíos que plantea la robótica en múltiples campos, desde la innovación a la fiscalidad, la igualdad, el mercado laboral, la ética o la responsabilidad en caso de accidentes.Lamentablemente, y aunque el informe ha sido aprobado, la mayoría conservadora del PP, ECR y ALDE con el apoyo de la extrema derecha ha echado abajo la llamada del Parlamento a estudiar someter a impuesto el trabajo ejecutado por robots o exigir un gravamen por su uso y mantenimiento, a fin de mantener la cohesión social y la prosperidad y ha rechazado abrir el debate sobre los nuevos modelos de empleo, así como sobre la introducción de una renta básica. No es con cerrazón cómo se enfrentan los desafíos, sino con anticipación.
Aviation Strategy for Europe (A8-0021/2017 - Pavel Telička) ES
Hemos apoyado este informe porque incorpora la mayoría de las propuestas socialistas que mejoran sustancialmente el borrador inicial, sobre todo en lo relativo a los derechos de las y los trabajadores del sector. La resolución denuncia y propone un mayor control sobre determinados abusos que se dan contra los trabajadores del sector como son los contratos de cero horas, los programas «pay-to-fly» a pilotos, los falsos autónomos y la situación de las tripulaciones de terceros países.El texto aprobado reconoce asimismo la importancia del sector para el crecimiento, la creación de empleo y el turismo, poniendo el acento en el papel que juegan los aeropuertos locales y regionales en el desarrollo de las regiones al incrementar su competitividad y facilitar el acceso al turismo, promover la cohesión territorial y la inclusión social. Además hemos conseguido que se tenga en cuenta la especificidad de regiones como Canarias y sus necesidades de conectividad aérea.También reconoce la importancia por seguir realizando esfuerzos para hacer de la aviación un modo de transporte más limpio e incluye interesantes propuestas como generalizar los combustibles alternativos o el desmantelamiento y reciclaje respetuoso con el medio ambiente de los aviones al final de su vida útil.
EU-Canada Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (A8-0009/2017 - Artis Pabriks) ES
CETA es un buen acuerdo, moderno y progresista que toma en cuenta las preocupaciones tanto de la UE como de los socialistas europeos. Un acuerdo para avanzar hacia un comercio más justo y sostenible.Gracias a la presión ejercida por los socialistas europeos, se ha mejorado la transparencia de las negociaciones y se ha acabado con el injusto sistema de Tribunales de Arbitraje y su sustitución por un Tribunal que sigue el modelo del TJUE.Nuestros servicios públicos quedan inequívocamente excluidos del acuerdo. CETA no limita el derecho de nuestros Gobiernos a regular en aras del interés público y nuestros estándares de protección social, laboral, medioambiental y derechos de los consumidores quedan plenamente preservados.Además de los beneficios que supondrán para nuestras pymes las rebajas arancelarias y la reducción de barreras administrativas, por primera vez, 145 indicaciones geográficas contarán con una protección en el mercado canadiense y las empresas europeas podrán acceder a los mercados de contratación pública canadienses.Frente al proteccionismo de Trump y los movimientos antiglobalización, la UE debe apostar por una globalización regulada y progresista para preservar nuestra posición en el mundo. Por todo ello, los socialistas españoles hemos votado en favor de este acuerdo.
Cost-effective emission reductions and low-carbon investments (A8-0003/2017) ES
El sistema de comercio de emisiones es clave para conseguir los objetivos del clima de París y frenar el aumento de la temperatura del planeta. Conforme a estos objetivos, los socialistas españoles hemos apostado por un sistema equilibrado que, a su vez, garantice el crecimiento económico y el empleo.Hemos apostado por un reparto equilibrado de las asignaciones gratuitas de derechos de emisión entre todos los sectores con riesgo de fuga (siderúrgicas, químicas, papeleras, etc.) abordando la problemática que, injustificadamente, se planteaba para determinados sectores excluidos del reparto, caso de la industria del cemento.Esto, conforme con la reducción de derechos de emisión que tendrá lugar en la cuarta fase del sistema así como de acuerdo con la tendencia a ir reduciéndolos y sustituyéndolos por la subasta de los mismos.Con ello, consideramos que alcanzamos un sistema más equitativo en términos de empleo y de desarrollo industrial en Europa, evitando la ralentización de los países del sur de Europa, al tiempo que protegemos el medio ambiente de acuerdo con los objetivos de la Cumbre de París.
Objection pursuant to rule 105(3): Regulatory technical standards for the application of position limits to commodity derivatives (B8-0139/2017, B8-0147/2017, B8-0148/2017) ES
La resolución se refiere a la objeción al acto delegado de la Comisión Europea, que complementa la Directiva de Mercados de Instrumentos Financieros, la cual propone normas técnicas para la aplicación de límites de posición a derivados de materias primas.He votado a favor de la objeción al acto delegado de la Comisión pues no refleja adecuadamente las intenciones del texto legislativo de Nivel I para frenar el problema de la especulación excesiva en los contratos de derivados de los productos alimentarios.El problema que se plantea es que el límite propuesto en el acto delegado es demasiado bajo, ya que permite a un solo agente controlar una quinta parte del mercado, permitiendo una especulación excesiva, lo que se traduce en precios más altos en los productos alimenticios con un impacto perjudicial sobre los medios de vida de la gente común.
European Semester for Economic Policy Coordination: Annual Growth Survey 2017 (A8-0039/2017 - Gunnar Hökmark) ES
He votado a favor de este informe pues es equilibrado, con logros notables para el grupo socialista como el énfasis en las inversiones, y el reconocimiento de la necesaria flexibilidad del Pacto de Estabilidad y Crecimiento.Con todo, creo que la política económica de la UE no debe descansar solamente sobre estos tres pilares (reformas, consolidación fiscal gradual e inversiones), sino que se debe añadir el pilar fiscal (intercambio automático de información, armonización del impuesto de sociedades) y el pilar social.Las reformas no deben ser sinónimo de recortes al Estado del Bienestar, sino que han de concebirse como instrumentos para mejorar la productividad de los trabajadores, aumentar la acumulación de capital humano, incrementar la renta per cápita, y reducir las desigualdades sociales y territoriales.El Semestre debe operar como una oportunidad para ajustar el ciclo macroeconómico agregado, más que como fuente de multas, sanciones o reformas socialmente regresivas, en el marco de la política moderadamente expansiva que ha recomendado la Comisión.Asimismo, debe existir un empoderamiento por parte de los Estados respecto de las reformas, implicando a los agentes sociales y a la sociedad civil. La orientación general de las mismas debe debatirse y aprobarse por el Parlamento Europeo.
European Semester for Economic Policy Coordination: employment and social aspects in the Annual Growth Survey 2017 (A8-0037/2017 - Yana Toom) ES
Según la propia CE, las divergencias laborales y sociales dentro y entre Estados miembros se están acentuando desde el inicio de la crisis financiera, económica y social, regando el germen del populismo que está destrozando Europa.En este contexto debemos dar un giro económico y social, y pensar en el largo plazo, porque además de consolidar la recuperación económica, ésta debe ser justa y sostenible.No he apoyado este informe porque no se hace eco del compromiso de los socialistas para garantizar un salario decente a todos los trabajadores que les permita llegar con dignidad a fin de mes. Necesitamos: un marco europeo de salarios mínimos en el entorno del 60 % del salario medio de cada Estado miembro; una fiscalidad más justa para las rentas medias y trabajadoras; más inversiones públicas; un auténtico plan de apoyo para los parados de larga duración y contra el desempleo juvenil; y reforzar los sistemas de negociación colectiva.El próximo marzo Europa tiene una cita decisiva con la historia. Es hora de redefinir el pacto social recuperando la calidad del empleo y la dignidad de su remuneración como la piedra angular de un modelo que, adaptado al siglo XXI, sea capaz de reducir la desigualdad.
Single Market Governance within the European Semester 2017 (A8-0016/2017 - Antonio López-Istúriz White) ES
El mercado único es uno de los pilares de la Unión y la piedra angular de las economías de los Estados miembros y de la totalidad del proyecto europeo; además tiene un gran potencial de crecimiento, innovación y empleo. Pese a ello, el mercado único continúa fragmentado e insuficientemente implementado.Como socialista, he votado a favor de este informe porque hace un fuerte llamamiento a favor de la creación de un sólido pilar del mercado único con una dimensión social dentro del Semestre Europeo, insistiendo en la importancia de mantener centrada la atención en el rendimiento social y en la promoción de una convergencia económica y social ascendente;Además, en este informe pedimos a la Comisión que garantice la plena realización de todas las dimensiones del mercado único, incluidos los bienes, los servicios, el capital, el trabajo, la energía y los transportes, así como en el sector digital y una fuerte inversión en los mismos, ya que la consecución de un mercado único más completo y justo será fundamental para crear nuevos puestos de trabajo, promover la productividad y asegurar un clima propicio a la inversión y la innovación, así como un entorno favorable a los consumidores.
Banking Union - Annual Report 2016 (A8-0019/2017 - Danuta Maria Hübner) ES
He votado a favor de este informe, ya que se ha logrado mejorar mucho el borrador inicial, que era incomprensiblemente crítico con la propia Unión Bancaria y el Seguro Europeo de Depósitos. La Unión Bancaria es el gran proyecto por completar en el marco de la unión económica, lo que junto con el establecimiento del pilar fiscal de la Eurozona, debe resultar en la unión política.Contamos ya con una regulación financiera y una supervisión únicas, un desarrollo que hubiera sido impensable antes de la crisis financiera. Contamos también con un fondo para la reestructuración y liquidación de los bancos, con una dotación mejorable, pero que operará de manera plenamente mutualizada al final del período previsto.Sin embargo, es preciso garantizar al ahorrador de la Eurozona que sus depósitos estén seguros en cualquier Estado miembro, de ahí la propuesta de establecer un Esquema Europeo de Seguro de Depósitos.La próxima crisis bancaria no nos puede pillar con este proyecto a medias. No se puede dilatar el proceso con condiciones imposibles de cumplir a medio plazo, como la armonización de los procedimientos concursales y la limitación de la exposición a la deuda soberana, lo que debe acordarse en el marco internacional.
Annual report on EU competition policy (A8-0001/2017 - Tibor Szanyi) ES
He votado a favor de este informe no legislativo en el que se refleja el punto de vista del Parlamento sobre la política de la competencia, pues en este documento se reclama mayor participación de la Cámara en este terreno, incluyendo en un futuro, la codecisión, además de enfatizarse la importancia de frenar los abusos de posición dominante y la defensa de los servicios públicos de carácter estratégico y social.Asimismo, es importante destacar los importantes avances de este informe gracias a las enmiendas promovidas por la Delegación Socialista Española, como el rechazo a las comisiones bancarias no ligadas a servicios específicos, y a la cancelación de la tarjeta de pago por cambio de residencia a otro Estado miembro, la necesidad de avanzar en la adquisición transfronteriza de productos financieros y de seguros, y el llamado a que todos los Estados miembros adopten el euro para eliminar distorsiones a la libre competencia derivadas de los movimientos artificiales en los tipos de cambio con el resto de monedas.Seguiré defendiendo en futuros informes el ideal de un verdadero mercado interior sin barreras nacionales ni oligopolios privados, cuyo potencial no ha sido completamente explotado en beneficio de los ciudadanos europeos.
Priorities for the 61th session of the UN Commission on the Status of Women (A8-0018/2017 - Constance Le Grip, Maria Arena) ES
He votado a favor porque con esta resolución, el Parlamento ha puesto claramente de relieve sus prioridades ante el Consejo de cara a la 61.ª Comisión de la ONU sobre el Estatuto de la Mujer. Destaca la necesidad de igualdad de acceso a la educación, la asistencia sanitaria, el trabajo decente y la toma de decisiones, la igualdad de remuneración y la lucha contra la violencia de género. También pide que traduzca estos compromisos en fondos concretos para apoyar el empoderamiento económico de las mujeres y promover la igualdad de género.Además, gracias a la alianza de fuerzas progresistas del PE, con la fuerte oposición de la derecha más rancia, pedimos a la UE y a sus Estados que condenen enérgicamente «La Ley Mordaza Global» de Trump, que prohíbe la financiación de las ONG que practiquen o recomienden el aborto, lo que constituye un atentado contra los derechos sexuales y reproductivos de la mujer y tendrá repercusiones catastróficas en los programas de lucha contra el SIDA, la promoción de la salud materna e infantil y la mortalidad materna. Europa no puede limitarse a condenar el proteccionismo económico de Trump y guardar silencio en cuanto a los derechos de las mujeres.
Sustainable management of external fishing fleets (A8-0377/2016 - Linnéa Engström) ES
He apoyado este informe, porque supone un refuerzo del tratamiento del régimen de las autorizaciones de pesca de la flota comunitaria de larga distancia, teniendo en cuenta la necesidad de establecer un equilibrio entre mejorar el control de la flota de la Unión y limitar la carga de trabajo de las administraciones nacionales y de la UE. Esta nueva normativa contribuye a simplificar el sistema actual.En relación con las autorizaciones de pesca, el retiro de una autorización a un buque debe estar debidamente justificada, en caso de razones imperiosas de urgencia relativas a una amenaza seria a la explotación sostenible, gestión y conservación de los recursos marinos biológicos, o en caso de infracción grave en el marco de la pesca ilegal.Además, se mejora la transparencia al incluir obligaciones de notificación de las capturas para los buques que operen en aguas de un país tercero, en el marco de un Acuerdo de asociación de pesca sostenible o un acuerdo privado. En este sentido, las mejoras introducidas en el registro de autorizaciones de pesca, y en aras de mejorar la transparencia, han incluido una serie de disposiciones sobre la información que deberá ser introducida en la parte pública del registro.
Written questions (72)
VP/HR - Lead poisoning of Roma in Kosovo PDF (43 KB) DOC (17 KB)
Latest action on migration and asylum in Italy - Compliance with EU law PDF (42 KB) DOC (18 KB)
Follow-up to the European Parliament resolution on women refugees and asylum seekers PDF (6 KB) DOC (20 KB)
So-called success of the relocation scheme PDF (103 KB) DOC (18 KB)
Competences of Member State governments in combating the gender pay gap PDF (101 KB) DOC (18 KB)
Discriminatory basketball practices PDF (101 KB) DOC (18 KB)
Immigrants being held in Spanish prisons PDF (101 KB) DOC (18 KB)
VP/HR - Rape as a weapon of war in the Central African Republic PDF (102 KB) DOC (16 KB)
Cholera outbreak in Yemen PDF (101 KB) DOC (18 KB)
Enforcement of rules on indication of origin of goods from the territories occupied by Israel since June 1967 PDF (99 KB) DOC (17 KB)
Trade negotiations with Malaysia PDF (101 KB) DOC (18 KB)
Application of Relocation Decisions 2015/1523 and 2015/1601 ahead of their expiration date (26 September 2017) PDF (196 KB) DOC (21 KB)
VP/HR - Nation-state bill in Israeli Knesset PDF (102 KB) DOC (16 KB)
Publicity campaign against Spanish wines PDF (99 KB) DOC (16 KB)
Report from the European Court of Auditors on the implementation of the EU Youth Guarantee PDF (103 KB) DOC (16 KB)
Humanitarian visas PDF (100 KB) DOC (17 KB)
Measures to combat the Member States' failure to meet the requirements of the relocation and resettlement schemes PDF (100 KB) DOC (16 KB)
Detention of minors PDF (98 KB) DOC (17 KB)
New measures for an efficient and credible EU return policy PDF (102 KB) DOC (18 KB)
VP/HR - Act legalising illegal settlements in the West Bank PDF (104 KB) DOC (15 KB)
Investigation into infringements of the fundamental rights of workers in Bangladesh PDF (102 KB) DOC (16 KB)
VP/HR - Recent executions in Bahrain PDF (105 KB) DOC (17 KB)
Combating energy poverty in the EU PDF (101 KB) DOC (17 KB)
Provisional results of the relocation of persons in need of international protection PDF (6 KB) DOC (16 KB)
Possible suspension of EU funds for Spain PDF (105 KB) DOC (17 KB)
Ruling in case C-596/14 on temporary contract severance pay PDF (103 KB) DOC (16 KB)
Bahamas Leaks revelations concerning former Commissioner Neelie Kroes PDF (101 KB) DOC (16 KB)
VP/HR - United Nations Parliamentary Assembly PDF (101 KB) DOC (15 KB)
Refugees stuck in Greece PDF (5 KB) DOC (15 KB)
Appeal by the United Nations Secretary-General to the Heads of State and Government of the European Union Member States PDF (6 KB) DOC (15 KB)
VP/HR - Actions of Turkey's border guards on its border with Syria PDF (5 KB) DOC (16 KB)
Compliance of EU-Turkey deal with the non-refoulement principle PDF (193 KB) DOC (26 KB)
Guarantee that the right to asylum will be upheld in the agreement with Turkey PDF (98 KB) DOC (23 KB)
Compulsorily returning people to Turkey PDF (99 KB) DOC (23 KB)
Refusal of the right to asylum and guarantees offered by Turkey PDF (99 KB) DOC (24 KB)
VP/HR - Israel's separation wall in Palestine: legality of EU funding of security firm Elbit PDF (157 KB) DOC (25 KB)
VP/HR - Lack of EU reaction to Israel's settlements expansion PDF (157 KB) DOC (25 KB)
Cases of slavery in the fishing sector in Thailand PDF (104 KB) DOC (24 KB)
Impact on budget deficit of Spanish Government's purchase of four military drones PDF (101 KB) DOC (23 KB)
Dialogue among Member States on the rule of law PDF (102 KB) DOC (24 KB)
Construction by prisoners of the fence between Hungary and Serbia PDF (5 KB) DOC (23 KB)
Failure to comply with the refugee relocation scheme PDF (103 KB) DOC (24 KB)
Refugee crisis monitoring unit PDF (100 KB) DOC (24 KB)
Refugee registration centre in Röszke (Hungary) PDF (102 KB) DOC (23 KB)
Temporary suspension of Hungary from the EU PDF (102 KB) DOC (23 KB)
Addressing albinism from the human rights perspective PDF (6 KB) DOC (25 KB)
VP/HR - GCC-EU human rights cooperation PDF (102 KB) DOC (24 KB)
VP/HR - The case of President Omar al-Bashir before the International Criminal Court PDF (197 KB) DOC (26 KB)
Surrogacy PDF (98 KB) DOC (24 KB)
VP/HR - Religious minorities and persecution of Christians in Sudan PDF (102 KB) DOC (25 KB)
Ruling of the Court of Justice of the European Union regarding the ban on homosexuals giving blood PDF (102 KB) DOC (26 KB)
VP/HR - Girls kidnapped by Boko Haram PDF (5 KB) DOC (23 KB)
Data and statistics on gender-based violence PDF (98 KB) DOC (23 KB)
Coordination of European migration and trade policies in the context of trade negotiations with Southern Mediterranean partners PDF (103 KB) DOC (24 KB)
Expulsion of people at the borders of Ceuta and Melilla PDF (103 KB) DOC (24 KB)
Rape within marriage PDF (5 KB) DOC (24 KB)
Approval of the RDPs for Galicia, Cantabria, La Rioja, Navarre, the Canary Islands and the Community of Madrid for the 2014-2020 period PDF (5 KB) DOC (23 KB)
Aid to fund the reconstruction of Gaza by the UNRWA PDF (104 KB) DOC (24 KB)
VP/HR - Situation of North Korean slave workers in third countries PDF (103 KB) DOC (26 KB)
Situation of North Korean slave workers in third countries PDF (102 KB) DOC (24 KB)
Common recognition of refugee status in the Member States PDF (5 KB) DOC (24 KB)
Human rights situation and media freedoms in Azerbaijan PDF (102 KB) DOC (24 KB)
Spain's Public Safety Act and its adaptation to EU law PDF (105 KB) DOC (25 KB)
VP/HR - Role of women in the field of security and defence PDF (5 KB) DOC (23 KB)
VP/HR - threats against 120 human rights defenders in Colombia PDF (103 KB) DOC (25 KB)
Victims of Thalidomide PDF (101 KB) DOC (24 KB)
Human rights in the EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement PDF (6 KB) DOC (24 KB)
VP/HR - BringBackOurGirls - Boko Haram terror in Nigeria PDF (103 KB) DOC (24 KB)
Illegal immigration, development cooperation and human rights at the southern borders of the EU PDF (99 KB) DOC (24 KB)
Prostitution and sexual exploitation to be included in GDP PDF (6 KB) DOC (24 KB)
VP/HR - Humanitarian crisis in Iraq PDF (6 KB) DOC (24 KB)
European funding received by the Spanish autonomous communities and cities PDF (5 KB) DOC (23 KB)
Written declarations (4)
Amendments (460)
Amendment 75 #
2018/2098(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Stresses the vital and central role played by human rights defenders and NGOs in promoting and supporting the application of the fundamental rights enshrined in the core international human rights treaties; underlines, in this respect, the importance of the EU’s capacity to maintain support, through the European Instrument for Democracy and Human Rights (EIDHR), for human rights defenders and NGOs in situations where they are most at risk, while devoting special attention to the ProtectDefenders.eu mechanism, ensuring it has the necessary resource to be able to provide the required emergency support to human rights defenders; highlights the importance of stepping up preventive and early action in order to protect more effectively human rights defenders and NGOs through an increased role for EU delegations, the targeted use of public statements, the regular monitoring and documentation of human rights violations and the development of assessment mechanisms;
Amendment 108 #
2018/2098(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Acknowledges that the EU Human Rights Dialogues (HRDs) constitute a valuable mixed diplomacy tool for the promotion of human rights and democracy in bilateral relations with third countries; notes, however, the enduring obstacles to the achievement of concrete results via HRDs, such as the prevalence of double standards, a lack of a unified stance and divergent interests among the Member State; calls on the Commission to seek ways to make human rights dialogues more effective and meaningful and to react swiftly when they are not constructive, by utilising political dialogue or public diplomacy, in order to keep human rights concerns high on the political agenda; encourages the Commission to increase transparency in dialogues, also through the enhanced participation of civil society actors, and to use clear benchmarks for the purposes of evaluating the success of each dialogue; advises the EU institutions, moreover, to provide adequate training on human rights for EU delegation officials and staff;
Amendment 161 #
2018/2098(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Acknowledges that the open internet and technological advances have enabled human rights abuses to be reported more swiftly; criticises the attempts by some governments to control mass communication tools; is concerned at the prevalence of fake news and disinformation generated by state and non- state actors in 2017, which may have contributed to the spreading of anti-human rights narratives, limited access to free, accurate and impartial information, incited violence, hatred or discrimination against certain groups or individuals, and affected the outcomes of elections; stresses in this view the importance for the EU to develop a stronger positive narrative on human rights, to stand firm in the face of governments sponsoring disinformation or challenging human rights universality and indivisibility, and to increase its efforts to support free and independent media worldwide;
Amendment 283 #
2018/2098(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24
Paragraph 24
24. Calls on the EU and its Member States to establish full transparency as regards the funds allocated to third countries for cooperation on migration and to ensure that such cooperation should not benefit, either directly or indirectly, security, police and justice systems involved in human rights violations; warns against the instrumentalisation of EU foreign policy as ‘migration management’ and emphasises that all attempts to work with third countries on migration must go hand in hand with improving human rights conditions within these countries; calls on the Commission to continue to treat the protection and promotion of the rights of migrants and refugees as a priority in its policies; insists on the need to develop and better implement protection frameworks for migrants, both in the internal and external dimensions, and warns about the severe damage that the non-compliance with this principle causes in EU's credibility both internally and abroad; insists on the need to develop and better implement protection frameworks for migrants; regrets any attempt to encumber, tarnish or even criminalise humanitarian assistance and insists in the need for greater search and rescue capacities for people in distress at sea and on land in order to fulfil our primary legal obligations under international law; calls for the European Parliament to have oversight of migration agreements;
Amendment 315 #
2018/2098(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26
Paragraph 26
26. Encourages all countries, including the Member States, and the EU to engage in the negotiations to adopt a legally binding international human rights instrument for transnational corporations and other companies with respect to human rights, through active participation in the UN-established open-ended intergovernmental working group; welcomes the adoption of the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights (UNGPs) and calls for their universal application; recognises the major importance of the UN Global Compact and the National Action Plans on Business and Human Rights; expresses the importance of an EU Action Plan on Business and Human Rights and urges the Commission to speed up its development with the aim of achieving the full implementation of the UNGPs throughout the EU; encourages companies to exercise due diligence; calls on all countries to swiftly implement the UNGPs and guarantee that businesses in their jurisdictions abide by human rights and social labour standards; encourages all countries to tackle companies which use raw materials or other commodities originating from conflict zones; reiterates its call to include the rules of corporate liability for human rights violations into trade and investment agreements; emphasises that the victims of business- related human rights abuses should be guaranteed effective access to remedies;
Amendment 319 #
2018/2098(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27
Paragraph 27
27. Considers GSP+ trade schemes to be one of the main EU trade policy instruments for promoting human rights and environmental standards with third countries; calls on the Commission to review and better monitor GSP+ schemes in order to ensure that human rights standards are upheld by beneficiary countries; stresses that, in the framework of a reviewed GSP+, the Commission should aim at increasing the transparency and accountability of this mechanism, setting up clear procedures for a meaningful and enhanced participation of civil society organizations, developing public roadmaps setting up human rights and labour benchmarks with a clear timeline of implementation, and ensuring human rights impact assessments are elaborated before granting trade preferences and during implementation;
Amendment 7 #
2018/2044(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 3 d (new)
Citation 3 d (new)
- having regard to the European Parliament resolution of 1 March 2018 on the situation of fundamental rights in the EU in 2016 (2017/2125(INI)),
Amendment 11 #
2018/2044(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 3 h (new)
Citation 3 h (new)
- having regard to the Council of Europe Convention on the Prevention of Terrorism,
Amendment 12 #
2018/2044(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 3 i (new)
Citation 3 i (new)
- having regard to the Council of Europe handbook for prison and probation services regarding radicalisation and violent extremism,
Amendment 13 #
2018/2044(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 3 j (new)
Citation 3 j (new)
- having regard to the European Court of Auditors Special report Tackling radicalisation that leads to terrorism: the Commission addressed the needs of Member States, but with some shortfalls in coordination and evaluation,
Amendment 14 #
Amendment 15 #
2018/2044(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital -A (new)
Recital -A (new)
-A. whereas counter-terrorism measures and the protection of freedoms are not conflicting goals, but complementary and mutually reinforcing;
Amendment 16 #
2018/2044(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital -A a (new)
Recital -A a (new)
-A a. whereas the Union is founded on the values of human dignity, freedom, equality and solidarity, respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms, as well as on the principles of democracy and the rule of law; whereas acts of terrorism constitute one of the most serious violations of these universal values and principles;
Amendment 17 #
2018/2044(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital -A b (new)
Recital -A b (new)
-A b. whereas the EU should do the utmost possible to guarantee the wellbeing of its citizens who are endangered by terrorists; whereas Article 6 of the Charter of Fundamental Rights enshrines both the right to liberty and the right to security, which complement each other; so that wherever measures are taken to combat terrorism, the right to liberty must be safeguarded in all cases; whereas Article 10 of the Charter of Fundamental Rights ensures the right to freedom of thought, conscience and religion;
Amendment 18 #
2018/2044(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital -A c (new)
Recital -A c (new)
-A c whereas the Charter of Fundamental Rights prohibits discrimination on any ground such as 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; and recognises the right of people with disabilities to benefit from measures to ensure their independence, social and occupational integration, and participation in the life of the community; whereas the rights of persons with disabilities in the EU are also protected by the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities;
Amendment 22 #
2018/2044(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas the security of one Member State is the security of all in the Union; whereas in the last two years the EU and the Member States have made progress in countering the threats posed by terrorism which require a holistic approach, articulating internal and external security and national and European coordination;
Amendment 27 #
2018/2044(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas national security is the sole responsibility of the Member States as laid down in Article 4(2) TEU and Article 73 TFEU but the European Union also has a necessary role to play in promoting the respect of democratic values including the rule of law and fundamental rights;
Amendment 41 #
2018/2044(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E
Recital E
E. whereas the diverse landscape of regional, national, EU and international actors in the field of terrorism with overlapping competences and insufficiently delineated mandates, the multitude of formal and informal fora for cooperation and exchange of information, as well as the division of competences between the different regional and national agencies, between law enforcement services and intelligence services and between the EU and the Member States, may give rise to difficulties with regard to the coordination and coherence of the response to the terrorist threat;
Amendment 48 #
2018/2044(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital F
Recital F
F. whereas the Commissioner for Security Union is a valued actor in joining up the Commission’s policy development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation; whereas the establishment of the position of Commissioner for Security Union policies signals the EU’s commitment to encouraging cooperation between Member States on issues of internal security while fully respecting the status of these matters as national competencies as laid down in the Treaand external security as well as to harmonise counter-terrorism legislation and ensure better cooperation between law enforcement and judicial authorities;
Amendment 63 #
2018/2044(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital H
Recital H
H. whereas the Commission’s Comprehensive Assessment of EU Security Policy mentioned incomplete implementation as onwell as the need to support Member States’ actions (risk assessment methodology, CBRN and soft target protection, crisis management) as some of the main challenges of the Security Union; whereas implementation is flawed without assessing the social and security impacts of internal and external action policies, namely in their cohesion and consistency with the purpose of countering terrorism and deterring the recruitment of terrorists;
Amendment 65 #
2018/2044(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital H a (new)
Recital H a (new)
H a. whereas the EU established in common position 2001/931/CFSP a list of persons, groups and entities involved in terrorist acts and subject to restrictive measures, namely the freezing of funds and other financial assets, as well as enhanced measures related to police and judicial cooperation in criminal matters;
Amendment 72 #
2018/2044(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital J
Recital J
J. whereas there is a clear terrorist threat in the European Union, constituted in 2017 by 205 attacks that failed, were thwarted or were carried out, 82% of which were committed on grounds and by perpetrators internal to the EU (separatists: 67%; far left: 12%; far right: 3%) and 16% of which had jihadist motives and origins; whereas in recent years the EU Member States have suffered major terrorist attacks, perpetrated or inspired by jihadist groups such as Daesh or Al-Qaeda; whereas far right, far left and ethno- nationalist separatist extremism are also matters of concern;
Amendment 97 #
2018/2044(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital K a (new)
Recital K a (new)
K a. whereas the cross-border aspects of the terrorist threat call for a coordinated EU approach by offering cooperation and assistance in the form of capacity-building in third-countries;
Amendment 102 #
2018/2044(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital L
Recital L
L. whereas there hasmay been a change of strategy since the military collapse of Daesh in its territory, with a decline in numbers of those travelling to Syria and Iraq for terrorist purposes and jihadists and ‘sleeper-cells’ inside the EU being encouraged to carry out attacks in their home countries;
Amendment 130 #
2018/2044(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital O
Recital O
O. whereas the return of foreign terrorist fighters (FTFs) and their families poses particular challenges in terms of security and radicalis, rehabilitation and social reintegration; whereas child returnees pose specific problems as they can be both victims and potential perpetrators at the same time;
Amendment 141 #
2018/2044(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital Q
Recital Q
Q. whereas perpetrators of terrorist attacks in the EU very often include EU nationals, often second or third generation migrants, who have grown up in the Member States which they have attacked, as well as foreigners who may in some cases have resided for a significant time in the Member State targetare mainly EU nationals, who have been radicalised in the Member States which they have attacked;
Amendment 148 #
2018/2044(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital R
Recital R
Amendment 152 #
2018/2044(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital R a (new)
Recital R a (new)
R a. whereas the percentage of suspects of terrorism has been close to zero among migrants and refugees who have been arriving in the EU, according to FRONTEX, EUNAVFOR/MED Sophia and other European security agencies;
Amendment 156 #
2018/2044(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital S
Recital S
S. whereas the flow of illegalsocial and cultural integration of migrants and refugees poses challenges to integration, which have already been exploited by extremists and could be further exploited in the futureEuropean societies and requires reinforced, specific and directed investment towards social inclusion, so that feelings of exclusion or alienation may not be exploited by extremists and terrorist recruiters;
Amendment 162 #
2018/2044(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital T
Recital T
T. whereas new forms of terrorism may be used for an attack, among them cyber-terrorism and the use of weapons of mass destruction; whereas the EU needs to strengthen its cybersecurity policy with more cooperation between the Member States in order to face this evolving challenge; whereas there is the precedent of a foiled attack involving the highly toxic biological agent ricin; whereas there are cases where Daeshterrorist groups hasve used or planned to use chemical, biological, radiological or nuclear (CBRN) materials, and shared via social media channels possible tactics and methods for attacks and targets;
Amendment 173 #
2018/2044(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital U
Recital U
U. whereas populism-fuelled political discourse regarding or invoking the terrorist threat can lead to polarisation within society;ies aiming at undermining democracy, social cohesion, respect for fundamental rights and human rights globally, thus playing into the hands and aims of terrorist organisations.
Amendment 183 #
2018/2044(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Subheading 3
Subheading 3
Preventing and countering radicalisationviolent extremism
Amendment 190 #
2018/2044(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital W
Recital W
W. whereas national strategies against radicalisation are importanta European strategy articulating national strategies against violent extremism is indispensable in terms of providing general frameworks for programmes at national and local level; whereas these strategies must be coherent and effective and must ensure sufficient financing for local authorities, vetted NGOs and civil society partnstakeholders so that these programmes can be implemented;
Amendment 198 #
2018/2044(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital Y a (new)
Recital Y a (new)
Y a. whereas measuring the effectiveness of preventive anti radicalisation actions is intrinsically difficult and requires close cooperation between the Commission, Member States, individual stakeholders and researchers as highlighted by an ECA special report;
Amendment 199 #
2018/2044(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital Y b (new)
Recital Y b (new)
Y b. whereas the promotion of social inclusion and active promotion of democratic values contribute to mitigate the risk of radicalisation through practical measures to address violent extremist ideologies, poverty, discrimination and marginalisation, including the prevention of early school leaving and school exclusion, enhancing equality, social cohesion and encouraging active citizenship;
Amendment 207 #
2018/2044(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital AA
Recital AA
Amendment 221 #
2018/2044(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital AC
Recital AC
Amendment 236 #
2018/2044(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital AD
Recital AD
AD. whereas throughout Europe significant numbers of cases of radical hate preachers have been documented; whereas the hate preachers often originate from outside the EU, while mosques may receive opaque funding from third countries;
Amendment 240 #
2018/2044(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital AE
Recital AE
AE. whereas there are self-designated religious teaching centres propagating extremist ideas in the EU, in which youngsteminors, including young children, armay be exposed to a learning content based on anti-European democratic values and violent content; whereas radicalextremist organisations laying the ground for terrorist recruitment often exploit the vulnerabilities of young people by attracting them with social and cultural offers;
Amendment 245 #
2018/2044(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital AF
Recital AF
AF. whereas Daesh’ssome large scale international terrorist groups have a sophisticated web communication strategy of marketing terrorism by glorifying it also offers alternative social and cultural opportunities to followers and design copied from the global ‘youth culture’ such as online gaming, and thus has a strong appeal to minors;
Amendment 262 #
2018/2044(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital AI
Recital AI
AI. whereas although major progress has been made with regard to removal of online terrorist content, the re is a need to scale up the companies’ engagementmovals are often not complete; whereas the removals are often not complete, removing the content from one website but leaving it on another belonging to the same company; whereas effective and comprehensive reporting by companies has to be improved is a need for a comprehensive and coordinated European approach in order to ensure consistency in policymaking and the resulting action, encompassing the fight against crime together with fundamental rights, privacy, data protection, cybersecurity, consumer protection and e- commerce, as well, an effective partnership approach and lawful information exchange between law enforcement agencies, judicial authorities, the ICT industry, internet service providers(ISPs), internet host providers (IHPs), social media companies, the banking sector and NGO;
Amendment 273 #
2018/2044(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital AI a (new)
Recital AI a (new)
AI a. whereas illegal online content should be removed immediately on the basis of due legal process; whereas the role of ICT, ISPs and IHPs in ensuring the fast and efficient removal of illegal online content at the request of the responsible law enforcement authority, as well as, the irrespective reporting responsibilities should be highlighted;
Amendment 282 #
2018/2044(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital AJ
Recital AJ
AJ. whereas, in response to larger companies removing more content and doing so at a greater pace, Daesh isterrorist groups are increasingly using new and/or smaller platforms which are less suited to fast removal of terrorist material; whereas this diversification to smaller platforms makes additional technical support and sharing of best practices essential to enable, for example, the introduction of platform- agnostic automated tools, such as the database of hashhashing technologies which can identify online terrorist content with a high degree of accuracy;
Amendment 296 #
2018/2044(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital AK a (new)
Recital AK a (new)
AK a. whereas an efficient penitentiary administration should receive adequate funding and staff to carry out its security and rehabilitation mission;
Amendment 328 #
2018/2044(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital AO
Recital AO
AO. whereas data about information exchanges show that a small number of countriMember States are responsible for a large proportion of available content in and searches of EU databases;
Amendment 358 #
2018/2044(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital AY a (new)
Recital AY a (new)
AYa. whereas the counter-terrorism cooperation over recent decades between Spain and France has been described by the officials and experts heard by this Committee as the best and most efficient example in this area; whereas this is because it has been refined over time by governments of different political persuasions; whereas this is also due to the fact that it has been accompanied by judicial cooperation with full legal safeguards; whereas, finally, it is because it has also extended to other states as well as to other EU Member States and to countries in our neighbourhood;
Amendment 384 #
2018/2044(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital BC
Recital BC
BC. whereas the UK government has expressed its intention of leaving the EU on 29 March 2019; whereas the EU and the UK are highly interdependent in the area of security and counter-terrorism; whereas both should be able to continue to share, collect and analyse vital operational intelligence ith regard to the UK having access to many EU systems and databases for exchange of information (SIS II, PNR, Europol database, ECRIS, Eurodac); whereas even though the UK has exercised its right to opt-out of measures in the Area of Freedom, Security and Justice, it currently participates in many key EU legal instruments in the area of judicial cooperation in criminal matters (for example, European arrest warrant, European protection order, European investigation order); whereas transitional arrangements with the UK and agreements on the future relationship should be found as regard all pending proceedings for implementation of that legislation; whereas the Withdrawal Agreement should ensure a smooth transition regime and avoid, to the extent possible, operational gaps or obstacles reducing the fight against serious crime on a level equivalent to the current oneEuropean Union’s capacity to effectively fight organised crime and terrorism; whereas at the same time, it should be stressed that any transitional arrangement cannot be more advantageous than full membership and any participation by the UK in those systems and databases will not be possible without applying simultaneously the same data protection rules as those laid down in EU data protection instruments;
Amendment 422 #
2018/2044(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital BL
Recital BL
BL. whereas the Schengen area without internal borders is only sustainable ifa fundamental achievement of the EU, whereby the external borders armust be effectively secured and protected and internal security measures are adopted to facethat in the field of internal security the risk of serious crimes are counteracted;
Amendment 469 #
2018/2044(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital BU a (new)
Recital BU a (new)
BU a. whereas the 5th Anti-Money Laundering Directive will increase transparency about the ownership of companies and trusts to prevent money laundering and terrorist financing via opaque structures;
Amendment 483 #
2018/2044(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital BW
Recital BW
BW. whereas in certain countries with less developed banking systems the prevalent use of mobile banking services often makes it difficult to identify the beneficiaries of cash transfers; whereas such transfers of fu, despite highly developed banking systems, in EU Member States, money laundering for organized crime and the financing of terrorism continue to be enabled by under-resourced and fragmented implementation of EU Anti Money Laundering and Countering of Financing of Terrorism directives ands by means of mobile banking present high risks for terrorist financingthe lack of a European Financial Information Unit articulating and coordinating the AML/FCT fight under Europol and Eurojust;
Amendment 495 #
2018/2044(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital BY
Recital BY
BY. whereas incidents involving critical infrastructure can have severe consequencfrom any disruption, namely terrorist attempts, must be a priority, since any incidents can have severe consequences for the security of European citizens and States across borders;
Amendment 498 #
2018/2044(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital CB
Recital CB
CB. whereas the Commission Comprehensive Assessment of EU Security Policy and the evaluation study of Directive 2008/114/EC in need of revision and updating indicate that: the threat to critical infrastructures is likely to continue to rise, that there is a need to enhance preparation and response capabilities and to revise Directive 2008/114/EC, and that there is an interest in targeting transport infrastructures; whereas a better framework is needed to improve rail security and to address the issue of protection of public areas of transport infrastructures, such as airports and railway stations and also energy production facilities, with particular attention to nuclear power plants;
Amendment 506 #
2018/2044(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital CE
Recital CE
CE. whereas the private sector should be involved in the protection of critical infrastructure and soft targets requires close public-private cooperation;
Amendment 579 #
2018/2044(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital DB
Recital DB
DB. whereas victims of terrorism have a very specific status, and meeting their needs is not only a legal obligation under EU, international and national law but also a responsibility for the whole of our societies; whereas recent attacks in the EU have seen victims emanating from a high number of different Member States;
Amendment 588 #
2018/2044(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital DD
Recital DD
DD. whereas compensation for the victims of terrorism serves both as a form of recognition by society of the harm caused by the attack and as a means of financial support and restitution; whereas levels of compensation and procedures vary considerably among Member States aggravating conditions of perceived injustice and suffering for victims;
Amendment 589 #
2018/2044(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital DD a (new)
Recital DD a (new)
DD a. whereas support systems need to be set up in a way to ensure that cross- border victims as well are continuously and systematically accounted for and provided with support in their country while staying in touch with support providers in the country where the attack took place;
Amendment 595 #
Amendment 597 #
2018/2044(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital DF
Recital DF
Amendment 604 #
2018/2044(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital DG
Recital DG
Amendment 610 #
2018/2044(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital DH
Recital DH
Amendment 617 #
Amendment 618 #
2018/2044(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph -1 (new)
Paragraph -1 (new)
-1. Calls for the Member States and the EU institutions, when adopting and applying CT measures, to find the right balance between fundamental rights and security needs; takes view, given that one of the EU’s core aims is to promote freedom of the individual, that security measures, including counterterrorism measures, must be pursued through the rule of law and must be subject to fundamental rights obligations, including those relating to privacy and data protection;
Amendment 619 #
2018/2044(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph -1 a (new)
Paragraph -1 a (new)
-1 a. Points out that the test of the necessity and proportionality of any measure that limits fundamental rights and freedoms needs to take into account the entire body of existing security measures targeting terrorism and serious crime;
Amendment 620 #
2018/2044(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph -1 b (new)
Paragraph -1 b (new)
-1 b. Calls on the Member States to ensure that the necessary data protection safeguards are in place, including appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect the security and confidentiality of personal data; urges the Member States to provide clear rules as to who can access which data in the systems, to maintain records of consultation and disclosure, and to provide for rights of access, rectification, erasure and restriction, as well as rights to compensation and judicial redress;
Amendment 621 #
2018/2044(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph -1 c (new)
Paragraph -1 c (new)
-1 c Calls on all Member States to fully implement Directive (EU) 2016/680 on the protection of natural persons with regard to the processing of personal data by competent authorities for the purposes of the prevention, investigation, detection or prosecution of criminal offences or the execution of criminal penalties, and on the free movement of such data, and repealing Council Framework Decision 2008/977/JHA (police directive). Notes that a substantial number of Member States so far have failed to notify the Commission of any transposition measures regarding this directive although the deadline expired on 6 May 2018 and calls on the Commission to act against all those Member States in breach of their transposition obligation;
Amendment 622 #
2018/2044(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph -1d (new)
Paragraph -1d (new)
-1 d. Calls for legislation in the field of terrorism and national, regional and local response strategies for protection, resilience and response in case of an attack to take into account the specific needs and circumstances of vulnerable people such as disabled people and minors; further calls for the involvement of such people and their representative organisations in the decision-making that affects them;
Amendment 623 #
2018/2044(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph -1 e (new)
Paragraph -1 e (new)
-1 e. Calls on the Commission and the Fundamental Rights Agency to examine the challenges that exist in this field and to identify best practices within the Member States which take into account the specific circumstances of vulnerable people such as people with disabilities and minors; calls on the Commission to encourage the exchange of best practices and to develop guidance in this respect;
Amendment 624 #
2018/2044(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph -1 f (new)
Paragraph -1 f (new)
-1 f. Calls on Member States to introduce independent oversight mechanisms into counter terrorism and counter radicalisation measures to assess their impact on fundamental rights including on non-discrimination;
Amendment 625 #
2018/2044(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph -1 g (new)
Paragraph -1 g (new)
-1 g. Welcomes commitments made by the European Commission at the European Commission Colloquium on fundamental rights in October 2015 and in the frame of its High Level Group on Combatting Racism, Xenophobia and other forms of Intolerance. Recalls that all Member States shall diligently implement EU anti-discrimination law and take effective measures to address discrimination, hate speech and hate crimes. Recommends the adoption European standards for National Action Racism Plans, which would tackle, among others, Islamophobia;
Amendment 626 #
2018/2044(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph -1 h (new)
Paragraph -1 h (new)
-1 h. Calls on the Member States to ensure that the necessary data protection safeguards are in place, in accordance with the GDPR, including appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect the security and confidentiality of personal data; urges the Member States to provide clear rules as to who can access which data in the systems, to maintain records of consultation and disclosure, and to provide for rights of access, rectification, erasure and restriction, as well as rights to compensation and judicial redress;
Amendment 667 #
2018/2044(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Calls on the Commission to work with the Member States towards more transparency and a common understanding of threat levels; calls on the Member States to swiftly transmit information on the change of the threat level and the rationale behind it; calls on the Commission and Member States not to restrict their view of terrorism as exclusively to jihadist issues, but to remain equally vigilant as regards other forms of terrorism mentioned in the Europol Te-Sat reports, such as the issue of far-right and far-left terrorism;
Amendment 678 #
2018/2044(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Calls on the Member States to mobilize resources to monitor all foreign terrorist fighters; calls for an effective and appropriate follow-upassessment of the threat posed by returnees, and for this purpose invites Member States to share, within the scope of what existing laws allow, contextual information about returnees via Europol; calls on the Commission to assist Member States in the establishment of aligned classification systems in order to distinguish between high, medium and low-risk returnees;
Amendment 685 #
2018/2044(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Recommends to the Member States that they start building appropriate structures to respond to child returnees, and in particular theo development of expertise, including that of a specialised risk and needs assessment tool for child returnees based on the stages of development of children and on their degree of involvement in criminal activities abroad. Rehabilitation programmes should be based on a multidisciplinary approach bringing together different expertise including experienced professionals, in the areas of trauma, extremism, child development, education and risk assessmentlegal matters related to children, child protection services, extremism, education and tailored to the local and national context, as well as clear legal and organisational structures for dealing with this phenomenon;
Amendment 694 #
2018/2044(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7 a. Encourages Member States to provide awareness training to practitioners who may interact with children returnees such as school teachers, social workers, members of sport or cultural organisations;
Amendment 697 #
2018/2044(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Calls on the Commission to revise and update the CBRN Action Plan and on Member States to establish and maintain appropriate ‘civil defence’ measures for preparedness against CBRN attacks by recruiting qualified and regularly trained personnel incorporating both full-time and voluntary staff, as well as appropriate technical infrastructure including specialised detection vehicles and the sharing of best practice; emphasises that these measures must be in line with a multidisciplinary strategy that contains methods of coordination, notification procedures, standard protocols, evacuation planning, public alarm systems and incident reporting; calls on the Commission and the Member States to gradually harmonise these strategies;
Amendment 705 #
2018/2044(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 a (new)
Paragraph 9 a (new)
9 a. Underlines the ongoing concern of interactions between terrorist organisations and organised crime especially in reference to logistic capacities and weapons trafficking which could enable large scale attacks;
Amendment 707 #
2018/2044(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 b (new)
Paragraph 9 b (new)
9 b. Notes that the only viable solution to respond to a CBRN attack is to establish adequate stockpiles of medical countermeasures within the EU so that they can be distributed to victims and first responders quickly and effectively and therefore calls on Member States to establish national stockpiles in accordance with Article 24(5) of Directive 2017/541 on Combatting Terrorism;
Amendment 710 #
2018/2044(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 c (new)
Paragraph 9 c (new)
9 c. Encourages Member States and the Commission to cooperate with the private sector in order to establish mechanisms that ensure a reliable, consistent and adequate supply of such medical countermeasures including potential use of the EU Joint Procurement Mechanism established by Decision 2013/1082 on serious cross- border threats to health;
Amendment 712 #
2018/2044(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
Amendment 726 #
2018/2044(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 a (new)
Paragraph 10 a (new)
10 a. Encourages Member States to identify neighbourhoods experiencing heavy difficulties based on social and economic quantitative and qualitative criteria and develop specific policies to support local authorities to promote inclusive measures; such policies are aimed at reducing the ability of terrorist groups to obtain financial resources from illegal activities, as well as to prevent recruitment for terrorist purposes;
Amendment 732 #
2018/2044(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Subheading 22
Subheading 22
Preventing and countering radicalisationviolent extremism
Amendment 733 #
2018/2044(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Subheading 23
Subheading 23
Structures for countering radicalisationviolent extremism
Amendment 740 #
2018/2044(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Calls for the creation of an EU ‘Centre of Excellence for Preventing Radicalisationviolent extremism (CoE PR)’, to be embedded in the Commission with adequate financial and human resources; believes its tasks should include coordination, including of funding, and facilitation of cooperation and exchange of knowledge and good practices among Member States, policymakers, practitioners (by involving former RAN and ESCN structures), as well as engagement with religious leaders or communities and relevant academics, experts and researchers in the area of preventing and countering radicalisationviolent extremism, exchange of best practices, lighthouse projects and training, also by partnering with key strategic third countries; considers that this centre should also establish methodologies to evaluate and measur, measure and improve the effectiveness of programmes and projects;
Amendment 755 #
2018/2044(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Notes that the European Court of Auditor’s report of 2018 on deradicalisation found that the Commission does not maintain a complete overview of EU-funded measures, and that no indicators or targets for EU funds are used to measure to what extent the approach is successful; calls on the Commission to propose a new financial instrument in the forthcoming MFFensure that sufficient funding under the Internal Security Fund is earmarked for preventing and countering radicalisationviolent extremism, which would streamline resources currently fragmented across different funds and programmes and allow for better coordination and visibility as well as higher impact;
Amendment 757 #
2018/2044(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Urges the Member States to adopt comprehensive national and regional strategies for preventing and countering radicalisation,violent extremism with adequate financial resources for communities and non-state actors at local level involved in the creation and implementation of programmes based on these strategies, and calls for a multi- agency approach; stresses that best results are achieved in partnership with local communities;
Amendment 760 #
2018/2044(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 a (new)
Paragraph 13 a (new)
13 a. Emphasises that the best way to prevent violent extremism in general is to strive for an inclusive society based on tolerance and equality; calls on Member States to effectively combat against discrimination, hate speech and hate crimes;
Amendment 761 #
2018/2044(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 b (new)
Paragraph 13 b (new)
13 b. Recommends that security approaches be complemented by long- term policies to prevent radicalisation and recruitment of citizens of the Union by extremist organisations; calls for strategies on social inclusion, education, employment and housing and policies to tackle discrimination and exclusion in order to stop vulnerable individuals from joining violent extremist organisations as well as educating the general population about other cultures and traditions;
Amendment 767 #
2018/2044(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Calls for the creation of a European Simone Veil Resilience Prize, which would be awarded every year to the best social and cultural project at local level in the EU, promoting societal engagement, EU fundamentaldemocratic values, inclusiveness and democracy with the aim of building resilient societies that are immune to polarisation and radicalisationagainst violent extremism;
Amendment 776 #
Amendment 780 #
2018/2044(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Urges the Member States to encourage and toleraguarantee the freedom of religion and the right to exercise it freely, as enshrined in the Charter only ‘practices of Islam’f Fundamental Rights, and in this context particularly also to encourage religious practices that are in full accordance with EUdemocratic values; welcomes the initiatives by moderate Muslim religious communities throughout Europe to counter the dangerous narratives from within their communities;
Amendment 800 #
2018/2044(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Calls on the Member States to conduct prior screenings of chaplains and to consistently blacklist anwork with communities to identify hate preachers; calls on the Commission to introduce an EU watch list so as to better exchange information on radical chaplains within the scope permissible under law;
Amendment 809 #
2018/2044(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Calls on the Member States to increase the offer of higher education opportunities for chaplains in the EU, with accrediting theological education programmes integrating EU values; invites the Commission and the Member States to develop and fund a network of European religious scholars that can spread - and testify to -which include democratic values; invites Member States to share information on religious scholars religious practices of Islam that are compliant with EUdemocratic values;
Amendment 825 #
2018/2044(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Calls on the Member States to implement the CT Directive and Framework Decision on Racism and Xenophobia under which incitement to commit a terrorist act or a hate crime is a criminal offence, in order to exclude hate preachers from public activity using all legal measures, including refusal of visas or expulsion from EU territory, and to start judicial proceedings against such preachers;
Amendment 837 #
2018/2044(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Urges the Member States to close without delay mosques and places of worship and ban associations that do not adhere to EUnot in full accordance with EU laws and democratic values and incite to terrorist offences, hatred, discrimination or violence;
Amendment 842 #
2018/2044(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
Paragraph 21
21. Invites the Member States to fully implement without delay the 5th AML/CFT Directive and examine how to ensure that places of worship, education, charities, cultural associations and foundations and similar entities provide details regarding the provenance of their funds and their distribution, both within and outside the EU, and how data concerning these entities, where there exists suspicion or reasonable grounds to suspect links with terrorist groups, could be recorded in a centralised database, set up witheffective measures can be taken while safeguarding all the appropriate guarantees;
Amendment 856 #
2018/2044(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22
Paragraph 22
22. Asks the Member States to ban and remove all religious literature within their territory that incites to violent and terrorist acts; asks for such literature to be removed from online platforms and shops as part of the referrals by the Internet Referral Unit which should be reinforced in resources;
Amendment 862 #
2018/2044(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23
Paragraph 23
23. Calls on the Member States to act against satellite TV channels propagating hate speech in accordance with the Audiovisual Media Services Directive; requests the Commission to prepare an analysis of possible legislative changes in the Directive in order to improve the effectiveness of blocking such channels broadcasting from third countriesand to this end, calls on Member States to fully and swiftly implement the Directive to ensure that Article 6 on prevention of incitement to violence and hatred is in place across the EU;
Amendment 874 #
2018/2044(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25
Paragraph 25
25. Calls on the Member States to establish binding procedures for schools forto tacklinge the challenge of radicalisedation of pupils, and to offer training for teachers with regard to this; stresses the need for involvement of law enforcement and justice bodiesbetter cooperation with the relevant units of law enforcement in the process of addressing radicalisation;
Amendment 878 #
2018/2044(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25 a (new)
Paragraph 25 a (new)
25 a. Calls on Member States to invest adequate financial resources to integrate media and information literacy into national education systems and more generally in order to empower young citizens with the tools to use the internet responsibly and avoid possible risks of radicalisation;
Amendment 882 #
2018/2044(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25 b (new)
Paragraph 25 b (new)
25 b. Exhorts both the Commission and Member States to promote anti- discrimination campaigns and to set up specific policies aimed at tackling discrimination in accessing in education, healthcare, labour and the housing market;
Amendment 888 #
2018/2044(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26
Paragraph 26
26. Underlines the need to achieve automatic, fast and full removal of terrorist content; requests the Commission to present a legislative proposal obliging companies to remove terrorist content fully within one hour and to intro on the basis of duce clear reporting obligations on the incidence of terrorist content and removal rates, as well as sanctions for non- compliancegal process;
Amendment 902 #
2018/2044(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26 a (new)
Paragraph 26 a (new)
26 a. Welcomes the work of the Global Internet Forum to Counter Terrorism (GIFCT) and calls on the founding companies of GIFCT to intensify their efforts in the shared industry hash database also by sharing knowledge with smaller technology companies;
Amendment 905 #
2018/2044(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26 b (new)
Paragraph 26 b (new)
26 b. Underlines the need for closer cooperation between the EU Internet Referral Unit (IRU) and national IRUs in ensuring complementarity and avoiding unnecessary duplication in referring terrorist content to IT companies;
Amendment 907 #
2018/2044(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27
Paragraph 27
27. Calls for the creation ofCommission to create an online European platform that citizens can use in order to flag terrorist and extremist content online and increase the capacity of companies to receive, review, process and respond to flagged content;
Amendment 919 #
2018/2044(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 28
Paragraph 28
28. Calls for involvement of social media and audiovisual companies, including public broadcasteran effective partnership approach and lawful information exchange between law enforcement agencies, judicial authorities, the ICT industry, internet service providers (ISPs), internet host providers (IHPs), social media companies and NGOs, in developing and disseminating effective counter-narratives, also with the inclusion of victims.;
Amendment 927 #
2018/2044(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 28 a (new)
Paragraph 28 a (new)
28 a. Encourages the European Commission and Member States authorities to strengthen their efforts to build effective counter-narratives and other strategic communications tools to disrupt the process of radicalisation towards extremist ideals;
Amendment 929 #
2018/2044(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 28 b (new)
Paragraph 28 b (new)
28 b. Observes that an effective means of combating terrorism on the internet is to remove online content constituting a public provocation to commit a terrorist offence; encourages the Commission and Member States to cooperate with internet sector to prevent the misuse of social media for terrorist purposes by establishing tools to detect and flag illicit content; Member States should provide clear guidelines to ensure an adequate level of legal certainty and predictability for users and service providers and the possibility of judicial redress in accordance with national law;
Amendment 930 #
2018/2044(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 28 c (new)
Paragraph 28 c (new)
28 c. Encourages Member States to create incentives for private internet companies and online platforms to publish detailed transparency reports to showcase initiatives undertaken to tackle online hate speech as well as statistics concerning content removal, reason for removal and the timeframe within which contents were removed;
Amendment 964 #
2018/2044(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 30 a (new)
Paragraph 30 a (new)
30 a. Calls on Member States to require standard educational training for chaplains working in prisons based on best practices developed by Member States penitentiary authorities;
Amendment 1000 #
2018/2044(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 36
Paragraph 36
36. Points out that existing opt-outs by some Member States from police and judicial cooperation measures for the prevention, detection, investigation and prosecution of terrorist offences and the financing of terrorism could endanger the speed and efficiency of terrorism investigations and may have detrimental effects; calls on Member States to abstain from opt-outs in this crucial field;
Amendment 1007 #
2018/2044(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 37
Paragraph 37
37. RegretsNotes that the current existence of 28 different legal regimes for data retention, which ismay be counter-productive for cooperation and information exchange; urges the Commission to put forwardevaluate a legislative proposal on data retention which respects the principles of purpose limitation, proportionality and necessity, in line with the requirements stemming from the case-law of the Court of Justice of the European Union, while taking into account the needs of the competent authorities and the specificities of the CT field;
Amendment 1012 #
2018/2044(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 38
Paragraph 38
38. Urges the Member States to systematically check all relevant databases and information systemensure full implementation, and, where relevant, check the particular EU information system for information in full accordance with their access rights laid down in the underlying legal bases and to introduce all useful data in a timely manner while ensuring the necessary data quality;
Amendment 1019 #
2018/2044(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 40
Paragraph 40
40. Urges the Member States to ensure that the relevant information available at local or regional level and in their databases is automatically uploaded where possible through smart technical solutions to national systems and, where appropriate, to relevant European databases whilst ensuring data quality standards;
Amendment 1026 #
2018/2044(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 41
Paragraph 41
41. Welcomes the deployment of a central automated fingerprint identification system (AFIS) within SIS to enable end users to search SIS on the basis of fingerprint data; calls for the roll-out of the system by 2019; urges all Member States to implement the AFIS functionality of SIS immediately; notes that despite the legal basis of SIS II permitting the storage of fingerprints, such biometrics have so far only been used to confirm the identity of a person following a check on name or date of birth; believes that identification based solely on fingerprints would represent significant added value;
Amendment 1038 #
2018/2044(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 44
Paragraph 44
44. Calls for private planes, charter flights and travel agencies to be covered by the EU PNR Directive and for air carriers to be obliged to collect PNR data; calls on the Commission to evaluate security procedures enacted at aerodromes and smaller airports throughout EU Member States;
Amendment 1089 #
2018/2044(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 54
Paragraph 54
54. Calls on the Member States to explore new approaches to intensifyingmprove cooperation and exchange of information between law enforcement and intelligence services at national level, e.g. through secure pseudonymised hit/no hit search solutions, which preserve the necessary separation between law enforcement and intelligence work and the required principles of information ownership and source protection;
Amendment 1107 #
2018/2044(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 56
Paragraph 56
56. Calls on the Member States to examine the possibility of better coordination and cooperation between intelligence and law enforcement services at EU level by increasingly sending intelligence experts in addition to law enforcement staff to the meetings of the Counter-Terrorism Joint Liaison Team (CTJLT) at Europol, which could serve as a blueprint for further cooperation between law enforcement and intelligence; calls on the Commission to support the CTJLT, including specialadequate funding;
Amendment 1149 #
2018/2044(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 62
Paragraph 62
62. Urges the Commission and the Member States to provide enhanced financial and human resources, including data scientists and big data analysts, for the development of technical solutions to deal with the high volume of data to be analysed; calls for Europol to be tasked with further R&D projects, with a focus on standardisation and big data management in this field in the context of its mandate for the benefit of Member States;
Amendment 1158 #
2018/2044(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 64
Paragraph 64
64. CHighlights that state-of-the-art end-to-end encryption of communications is an essential tool to safeguard the fundamental right to confidentiality of communications and ensure legitimate transactions between consumers; calls on Member States to ensure cooperation among all relevant stakeholders with a view to increasing the decryption abilities of the competent authorities; calls for the swift creation of a ‘Decryption Hub’ notes that Europol tois developing decryption tools and expertise in order to better support Member Statedecrypt information lawfully obtained in criminal investigations;
Amendment 1180 #
2018/2044(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 69
Paragraph 69
69. Calls for the use of JITs in case of terrorist attacks; believes that JITs increase the effectiveness of cooperation and the investigation of cross-border offences; further calls for the participation of Europol and Eurojust in these JITs, as this means better use of the resources and capabilities provided by the EU agencies; demands that improved and easily accessible funding is provided for such JITs and where relevant to create permanent JITs;
Amendment 1182 #
2018/2044(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 70 a (new)
Paragraph 70 a (new)
70 a. Calls for appropriate funding and staffing for Eurojust considering its vital role in ensuring cross boarder judicial cooperation;
Amendment 1189 #
2018/2044(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 71
Paragraph 71
71. Calls on the service providers and communications platforms to implement effectively judicial decisions on counterterrorism; calls on the Commission to examine the possibility of a legislative proposal that obliges service providers and communications platforms present on the EU market to cooperate when it comes to encrypted communications if there is a judicial decision to that effect;
Amendment 1231 #
2018/2044(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 78
Paragraph 78
78. Calls on the Member States to make it compulsory for port and airport operators to conduct conformity checks when passengers board a plane in order to make sure that the identity stated on the ticket matches the ID card or passport in the passenger’s possession;
Amendment 1246 #
2018/2044(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 81
Paragraph 81
81. Notes that suspects whose personal data was previously processed by the EBCGA will disappear in the analytical system after 90 days and appear as unknown/new suspects; calls, therefore, for the extension of the retention period of personal data managed by the EBCGA related to suspects of cross-border crime and terrorism up to a pers soon as they have been transmitted to EASO, Europol or Eurojust or to the competent authorities of the Member States or used for the preparatiodn of 3 years, similarly to the retention period of Europol and Eurojustrisk analyses and appear as unknown/new suspects;
Amendment 1278 #
2018/2044(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 88
Paragraph 88
88. Calls for the mandate of EUNAVFOR MED Operation Sophia to be extended and its territorial scope enlarged with a view to better responding to changing migration patterns such asto tackle ghost landings from Tunisia, and for the fight against terrorism to be specifically included in its mandate;
Amendment 1283 #
2018/2044(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 89
Paragraph 89
89. Welcomes in this regard the creation of a crime information cellpilot project within EUNAVFOR MED Operation Sophia, composed of staff members from relevant law enforcement authorities of Member States, Frontex and Europol, in order to improve information sharing between them;
Amendment 1292 #
2018/2044(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 90
Paragraph 90
90. Calls on the Member States to reassess the possibility of a new UN Security Council resolution allowingseek an international legal mandate for Operation Sophia to take operational measures against vessels and related assets inside the coastal states’ territory which are suspected of being used for human smuggling or trafficking, oil smuggling, violating the UN arms embargo or terrorism-related offences;
Amendment 1295 #
2018/2044(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 91
Paragraph 91
91. Encourages Member States and third countries to effectively and fully implement the EU Anti Money- Laundering and Counter Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT) Directives, transpose and enforce as soon as possible AMLD5, as well as implement the FATF recommendations, as well as the International Standards on Combating Money Laundering and the Financing of Terrorism and Proliferation adopted by the FATF in February 2012 (the so-called ‘revised FATF Recommendations’), without delay;
Amendment 1304 #
2018/2044(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 93
Paragraph 93
93. Calls on the Member States to set up as soon as possible an EU FIU (Financial Investigative Unit) under Europol coordination and to step up the monitoring of organisations suspected of engaging in illicit trade, smuggling, counterfeiting and fraudulent practices via the establishment of JITs with Europol;
Amendment 1309 #
2018/2044(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 94
Paragraph 94
94. Is highly concerned at the scale of illicit tobacco markets in the EU, the proceeds of which can be used to finance terrorism, including via excise fraud; invites the Member States to consider ratifying and implementing the Protocol to Eliminate Illicit Trade in Tobacco Products to the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (WHO FCTC);
Amendment 1314 #
2018/2044(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 96
Paragraph 96
96. Calls on the Member States and the Commission to make it mandatory for companies involved in art dealing to declare alland art and antiquities storing, namely so called “free ports” to declare to customs all stored goods and suspicious transactions, and to make the owners of companies dealing in art and antiques, and storing them who become involved in the trafficking of such goods subject to effective, proportionate and dissuasive penalties;
Amendment 1323 #
2018/2044(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 97
Paragraph 97
97. Calls on the Commission to develop, together with Member States and international partners, ways of better monitoring financial flows and identifying users of virtual currencies, electronic wallets and prepaid cards, crowdfunding platforms and online and mobile payment systems in relevant investigations;
Amendment 1325 #
2018/2044(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 97 a (new)
Paragraph 97 a (new)
97 a. Welcomes and supports the Commission proposal to revise the VAT system in order to eliminate loopholes which enable the so-called “carousel fraud” which yearly deviates over 50 billion euros into organised crime, including terrorist networks; strongly urges Member States to adopt and enact the Commission proposal without delay.
Amendment 1333 #
2018/2044(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 98
Paragraph 98
98. Calls for the establishment of a European Union Terrorist Financing Tracking System (TFTS) for transactions by individuals with links to terrorism and its financing made within the Single Euro Payments Area, which would be complementary to the Terrorist Financing Tracking Program (TFTP) in the US and which should be operated in articulation with the EU FIU;
Amendment 1352 #
2018/2044(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 100
Paragraph 100
100. Calls on the Member States which have not yet done so to establish national CIP programmes addressing the issues identified by the Commission, especially in relation to the potential vulnerabilities of critical infrastructures, in its 2006 communication on a European Programme for Critical Infrastructure Protection which should be revised and updated;
Amendment 1356 #
2018/2044(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 103
Paragraph 103
103. Demands that the designation of European Critical Infrastructures (ECIs) with an impact on more than one Member State must follows a multilateral process involving all of the potentially affected Member States;
Amendment 1361 #
2018/2044(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 106
Paragraph 106
106. Calls for Directive 2008/114 to be revised, in order to: provide similar rules and procedures for ‘operators of essential services’ as in the NIS Directive; ensure that designation of ECIs be done on the basis of an analysis of the systems supporting vital and cross-border services, rather than a sector-by-sector approach, taking due account of the importance of cybersecurity; allow the Commission to designate assets of pan-European services as ECIs; take due account of existing interdependencies; create an obligation to report incidents, conduct stress tests, provide appropriate training at the designated contact points and establish quality requirements as regards business and operational continuity plans in the case of an incident or attack;
Amendment 1364 #
2018/2044(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 107
Paragraph 107
107. Recommends that the private sector be involved when devising programmes for the protection of critical infrastructure and soft targets, and highlights the need to develop public-private dialogues to this effect and to develop national and local resilience;
Amendment 1380 #
2018/2044(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 111
Paragraph 111
111. Welcomes the cross-border exercise to improve the protection of soft targets against terrorist attacks, involving Belgium and the Netherlands, which took place in June 2017; notes that the exercise was funded by the Commission and aimed at measuring preparedness and crisis management functions in a situation where two attacks take place simultaneously in different countries; calls for similar exercises to be carried out involving these and other Member States;
Amendment 1391 #
Amendment 1398 #
2018/2044(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 120
Paragraph 120
120. Calls on the Member States to adopt firearms and ammunition surrender programmes tailored to the specific context of the illicit firearms markets; calls for the effective penalisation of illicit firearms possession and trafficking; calls for strict implementation by Member States of the Council Common Position 2008/944/CFSP of 8 December 2008, defining common rules governing control of exports of military technology and equipment;
Amendment 1399 #
2018/2044(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 120 a (new)
Paragraph 120 a (new)
120 a. Supports the revision of the EU Strategy to Combat the Illicit Accumulation and Trafficking of Small Arms and Light Weapons (SALW) by taking into account the new security context and the developments in SALW design/technology thus affecting the capacity to address the threat;
Amendment 1404 #
2018/2044(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 121 a (new)
Paragraph 121 a (new)
121 a. Encourages Member States law enforcement authorities to set up specialised illicit firearms trafficking police teams equipped with sufficient staff, expertise and equipment;
Amendment 1405 #
2018/2044(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 121 b (new)
Paragraph 121 b (new)
121 b. Calls on Member States to introduce restrictions on selling knives to under 18 years old and on the carrying of knives without a valid reason; calls on the banning of particularly harmful knives such as zombie or butterfly knives; encourages Member States to evaluate measures to restrict the sale of knives online;
Amendment 1416 #
2018/2044(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 122 b (new)
Paragraph 122 b (new)
122 b. Calls on the EU to continue and intensify its efforts, in coordination with the UN, in seeking a political settlement to the war in Yemen that is truly inclusive, addresses demands for local autonomy and provides interim security arrangements, which are essential pre- requisites to fighting back AQAP and Daesh;
Amendment 1418 #
2018/2044(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 122 c (new)
Paragraph 122 c (new)
122 c. Calls on the EU to embark on an ambitious diplomatic initiative to promote de-escalation between Saudi Arabia and Iran in implementation of the Council Conclusions of 20 July 2015, as tensions between these two countries drive sectarianism and incite radicalisation of all sides in the Middle Eastern region;
Amendment 1435 #
2018/2044(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 125 a (new)
Paragraph 125 a (new)
125 a. Calls on the EU to engage constructively with peaceful Islamist political and social movements who can act as firewalls against violent radicalisation;
Amendment 1462 #
2018/2044(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 128
Paragraph 128
128. Calls on the Commission to put forward a legislative proposal on the victims of terrorism, including a clear definition of their specific status and rights,, rights, and possibilities for legal support and a standardised form to claim compensation; considers that there should be a simplified procedure at national level for granting automatic compensation to victims of terrorism directly after an attack and for sanctioning fraudsters, and that the question of further compensation should be reviewed at regular intervals on the basis of an assessment of the victim’s situation;
Amendment 1471 #
2018/2044(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 131
Paragraph 131
131. Calls on the Member States to put in place appfor the full and effective implementation of Directive (EU) 2015/637 in order to ensure consular protection for EU citizens in third countries where their Member States are not represented; underlines that a growing number of European citizens have suffered terropriate consular protocols in relationst attacks in a country that is not their own, and therefore urgently calls for the establishment of protocols in Member States to their lp non-nationals who are the victims Europeans in the event of a terrorist attack, in another Member State or third countryline with Directive (EU) 2017/541 on combating terrorism;
Amendment 7 #
2018/2010(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas the EU Trade Agreement with Colombia and Peru (the Agreement) is a rules-based relationship, anchored on common values and international standards for sustainable development, that has the potential of having a strong positive impact on the socio-economic development of the parties to the Agreement, on economic integration, on sustainable development, human rights and on bringing the countries and their citizens closer together;
Amendment 14 #
2018/2010(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Recalls the importance of strengthening cooperation to preserve and to reinforce the multilateral trade system, as an essential pillar to achieve the SDG and to ensure an economic governance based on rules, ensuring a more fair, inclusive and sustainable trade; in particular, recalls its support for the WTO, stressing its role in creating economic stability and supporting growth and development, and calls on the Parties to make use of the dialogue fostered by the Agreement to identify and to develop joint strategies towards the necessary modernization of the WTO;
Amendment 15 #
2018/2010(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Underlines the opportunity that the Agreement offers to reinforce cooperation andnot only interregional, but also interaregional cooperation and trade between Colombia, Peru and Ecuador;
Amendment 17 #
2018/2010(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Welcomes the integration of Ecuador into the Agreement and stresses the constructive role played in this process by Colombia and Peru, as an additional element to help strengthening regional integration, and stresses the constructive role played all parties to make of this process a success; recalls that the Agreement is still open to further accessions;
Amendment 18 #
2018/2010(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Is of the opinion that the Agreement is an opportunity to foster the peace agreement in ColombiaRecalls the potential benefits and the need to make the best possible use of the Agreement to help implementing the peace agreement and reconciliation process in Colombia, including specific challenges such as the diversification of the economy, productive development or the implementation of the land-use planning; Recalls that continuous and structured support to, and dialogue with, civil society is also key for the sustainability of peace from the ground up, particularly in rural areas;
Amendment 26 #
2018/2010(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Welcomes the fact that the Agreement opens markets for, inter alia, goods, services, government procurement and investment, thereby creating new empwhich built upon the principles of sustainable develoypment can create opportunities and contributing tofor quality employment, improved working conditions and living standards by liberalising and expanding trade and investment;
Amendment 41 #
2018/2010(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Points out that the Agreement has contributed to the modernisation and diversification of exports from Colombia and Peru and that it has had a positive impact on Colombian and Peruvian SMEs; Calls on the Parties to provide with regular and accurate data on the sectors and the degree of consolidation of the SMEs' activities to this regard;
Amendment 46 #
2018/2010(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Stresses that since the provisional entry into force of the Agreement, 1 155 Colombian companies – of which 328 are SMEs – and 2 328 new Peruvian companies – of which 90 % are SMEs – have begun to export to the EU; Calls on the Parties to further support the internationalization process of the SMEs and their reciprocal market access;
Amendment 47 #
2018/2010(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Takes the view that many SMEs in the EU, Colombia and Peru are not aware of the opportunities that the Agreement brings; calls, therefore, on the Commission and the Member StatParties to study the preference utilisation rate of SMEs in particular, and to take effective steps to better communicate the opportunities and benefits offered by the Agreement, including through the setting up of contact points and the establishment of a specialised website for SMEs; considers that a future revision of the trade agreement should consider the inclusion of a dedicated chapter on SMEs;
Amendment 51 #
2018/2010(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Welcomes the fact that EU exports of agricultural products to both countries have increased significantly since the provisional application of the Agreement; Recalls the importance of making trade more inclusive and facilitating an appropriate integration of small-scale farmers into value chains;
Amendment 53 #
2018/2010(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 a (new)
Paragraph 11 a (new)
11a. Recalls that safeguard clauses have been set for sensitive agricultural sectors and that, in this regard, more thorough and regular information on market developments should be made available by the Commission, both to the European Parliament and the industrial sectors concerned;
Amendment 58 #
2018/2010(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 – introductory part
Paragraph 13 – introductory part
13. Points out that further progress is needed, among others, on the following issues:
Amendment 66 #
2018/2010(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Notes that both countries have raised specific concerns about their ability to meet certain food safety standards required for the EU market, in particular as regards recent EU legislative proposals on cadmium levels in cacao, endocrine disruptors, novel foods, and palm oil, which risk having a social impact in some of the countries’ poorestmost vulnerable areas, where such production tends to be concentrated; Calls on the EU, Colombia and Peru to strengthen and to make the best use of financial and technical cooperation in order to help meeting the given challenges;
Amendment 69 #
2018/2010(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 a (new)
Paragraph 15 a (new)
15a. Recalls that the Trade and Sustainable Development chapter of the EU-Colombia and Peru Trade Agreement includes legally binding provisions to effectively implement human rights, labour and environmental protection standards; Welcomes the fact that the Agreement has set the path for a regular dialogue on the implementation of the shared commitments; Regrets, however, the lack of enforceability of this chapter; Calls on the Parties to make use of the review clause included in the Agreement to introduce a suitable and effective dispute settlement mechanism, including sanctions as a deterrent measure to be used, as last resort, in the case of serious breaches, and enabling social partners and civil society to participate appropriately;
Amendment 72 #
2018/2010(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Insists on the effectiveneed to implementation of, effectively and through concrete action plans, the specific provisions related to the road map on human, environmental and labour rights, as called for in its resolution of 13 June 2012 on the EU trade agreement with Colombia and Peru, such as enforcing and implementing legislation and policy measures that guarantee; In particular, recalls the commitment by the Parties to implement and to enforce standards on freedom of association, the right to bargain collectively and, strict and effective labour inspections, violence against social and ethnic leaders and the protection of the environment through the appropriate prevention, control and enforcement mechanisms;
Amendment 74 #
2018/2010(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 a (new)
Paragraph 16 a (new)
16a. Welcomes the efforts made by Colombia to fight impunity in cases of criminal offences including through improved investigations; Condemns, however, the persisting violence against human rights defenders, environmental activists, trade unionists, ethnic and community leaders, with an increased rate of offences against women;
Amendment 77 #
2018/2010(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 b (new)
Paragraph 16 b (new)
16b. Likewise, condemns the violence against human rights defenders, social and ethnic community leaders, and particularly violence against women in Peru and calls for increased efforts to solve this persisting scourge;
Amendment 78 #
2018/2010(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 c (new)
Paragraph 16 c (new)
16c. Recalls the obligation of the EU, as enshrined in Art. 8 of the TFUE, to mainstream a gender perspective in all its policies, including Trade; Welcomes the fact that all the EU, Peru and Colombia have signed the Joint Declaration on Trade and Women’s Economic Empowerment issued on the Occasion of the WTO Ministerial Conference in Buenos Aires, in December 2017; Calls on the Parties to visibly reinforce the gender focus of the Agreement and, particularly, stresses the need to carry out evaluations on the basis of gender- disaggregated data; Call on the Parties to include, in a future revision of the Agreement, a specific chapter on gender and trade;
Amendment 80 #
2018/2010(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Acknowledges that an agreement concluded in 2017 between the Colombian Government and the public sector trade unions brought about improvements for more than one million workers; Expresses its concern about the particularly low level of trade Union membership and the increase of the unilaterally determined salary and benefit schemes ("pactos colectivos") over collective bargaining agreements;
Amendment 83 #
2018/2010(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Welcomes the fact that, according to the OECD’s Trade Union Advisory Committee, there has been an increase in the number of inspectors in Colombia; Stresses the need for increased resources in order to guarantee effective labour inspections; calls on the Commission and the EEAS to support Colombia in its efforts to strengthen labour inspections, which represent an enormous challenge for the Colombian Government given that the state had lost control of parts of the country during the long armed conflict, and expects that additional and effective controls are carried out, especially in rural areas;
Amendment 86 #
2018/2010(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. ExpressesWelcomes the efforts and commitments expressed by Peru to reinforce the implementation of its commitments under the Trade and Sustainable Development chapter of the Agreement; Expresses, however, its concerns over the lack of effective implementation in Peru of certain aspects of the chapter on trade and sustainable development (TSD) with regard to both labour and environmental provisions, and e; Especially as regards thregrets the lack of effective implementation of ILO conventions 87 and 98, which are fundamental; on the Freedom of Association, the Right to Organise and to Collective Bargaining, which are fundamental, as well as the Right to Prior Consultation of the Indigenous peoples and expresses its concerns over recent legislative changes that may lead to the weakening of environmental protection;
Amendment 89 #
2018/2010(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 a (new)
Paragraph 19 a (new)
19a. Welcomes the latest measures taken in Peru to improve labour inspections and encourages the country to keep on reinforcing efforts, following the ILO recommendations;
Amendment 94 #
2018/2010(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22
Paragraph 22
22. Recalls that the TSD chapter of the Trade Agreement envisages that each Party shall establish Domestic Advisory Groups or committees relevant for matters related to labour, the environment and sustainable development, comprising independent representative civil society organisations, with balanced representation of economic, social and environmental stakeholders; Welcomes the decision of Colombia to create a consultation group independent of the government; calls on Peru to establish a similarly independent domestic advisory group, as an indispensable and essential element for the full implementation of the Agreement;
Amendment 98 #
2018/2010(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22 a (new)
Paragraph 22 a (new)
22a. Welcomes the decision by the representatives of the EU and Andean Domestic Advisory Groups to hold annual joint meetings, that will allow for an improved exchange of information and best practices and the preparation of joint recommendations to be presented to the Parties; Considers that this practice should be included in the institutional setting all EU Trade Agreements;
Amendment 99 #
2018/2010(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23
Paragraph 23
23. Calls onNotes the Commission to continue to implement fully the 15-point plan to make TSD chapters more effective and recalls the need to continue its dialogue with the different actors involved, including the European Parliament in order to design and ensure an effective enforcement mechanism for the human rights, labour and environmental protection commitments;
Amendment 104 #
2018/2010(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24 a (new)
Paragraph 24 a (new)
24a. Notes with concern the significant share of the informal economy in both Peru and Colombia, especially among women; emphasises the need to develop effective policies in order to reduce its share and considers that the Agreement could help in that regard, by helping to create more formal jobs, among others, by reinforcing measures to facilitate the economic activities SMEs;
Amendment 5 #
2018/0256M(NLE)
Motion for a resolution
Recital -A (new)
Recital -A (new)
-A. whereas the European Union and the Kingdom of Morocco keep historical relations, maintain a close cooperation developed through a broad partnership that covers political, economic and social aspects, as strengthened by the Advanced Status and the willingness of both parties to further develop it
Amendment 18 #
2018/0256M(NLE)
Motion for a resolution
Recital F
Recital F
F. whereas there is no information available that would existing procedures do not provide sufficient information to enable the EU customs authorities to determine whether products exported from Morocco originate in Western Sahara;, therefore preventing compliance with the spirit of the CJEU ruling.
Amendment 23 #
2018/0256M(NLE)
Motion for a resolution
Recital G
Recital G
G. whereas, following the CJEU judgment, the Council gave the Commission a mandate to modify the Liberalisation Agreement in order to allow for the inclusion of Western Saharan products; whereas their inclusion by definition necessitates some form of traceability to identify such products
Amendment 25 #
2018/0256M(NLE)
Motion for a resolution
Recital G a (new)
Recital G a (new)
Ga. whereas in order to allow the parties to assess the impact of the agreement on sustainable development affecting the people concerned and the exploitation of natural resources, there must be specific mechanisms for exchanging information and evaluating such effects
Amendment 51 #
2018/0256M(NLE)
K. whereas the EU and its Member States do not recognise the sovereignty of Morocco over the territory of Western Sahara; whereas the United Nations and the African Union recognise the Front Polisario as representative of the people, but neither the EU nor its Member States do;
Amendment 73 #
2018/0256M(NLE)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Fully supports and encourages the ongoing peace process under the auspices of the Personal Envoy of the Secretary- General Horst Köhler, and; emphasises that the ratification of the amended Liberalisation Agreement between the EU and Morocco has to be strictly without prejudice to the outcome of the peace process over Western Sahara;
Amendment 76 #
2018/0256M(NLE)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Takes note of the tensions between different interestslegitimate interests of the people in the territory and believes that a respected and accepted end to the ongoing conflictprocess over Western Sahara is required to ensure the broader participation of all groups in the territory’s economic development; is, at the same time, convinced that the local population also has the right to develop while awaiting a political solution;
Amendment 86 #
2018/0256M(NLE)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Stresses, on the basis of talks with various local economic actors and electedactors and civil society representatives held in the territory or during meetings at the European Parliament, that some parties express their consent to the agreement by defending their right to economic development, while others consider that the settlement of the political conflict should precede the granting of trade preferences;
Amendment 92 #
2018/0256M(NLE)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Recalls that the CJEU did not specify in its judgment how the people’s consent has to be expressed and considers therefore that some uncertainty remains as regards this criterion;
Amendment 97 #
2018/0256M(NLE)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Recognises the present economic, social and environmental development observed in Dakhla and Lâayoune and the significaat the promotion of social and sustainable development is primary aim of the agreement which presents potential for further creation of both low- and high-skilled local employment opportunities;
Amendment 101 #
2018/0256M(NLE)
7. Believes that the EU tariff preferences have had a positive impact on the agricultural and fisheries products sectors and their export levels in the non- autonomous territory of Western Sahara; but however remains cautious that these must produce local value added and provide decent work to the local population.
Amendment 109 #
2018/0256M(NLE)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
Amendment 114 #
2018/0256M(NLE)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Insists, however,Acknowledges the existing investments in several sectors and insists that further efforts are necessary to ensure increased inclusion in all parts of the local economy;
Amendment 117 #
2018/0256M(NLE)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. EndorRecognises business initiatives by young Sahrawis individuals, especially those coming from young people, many of whom are women, and highlights their need for extended export opportunities in order to allow for further investment in sectors with high employment demand;
Amendment 123 #
2018/0256M(NLE)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Warns of the adverse effects of a permanent withdrawal of tariff preferences on products from the non-autonomous territory of Western Sahara, and the message this sends to the younger generation and its potential to develop the territory; underlines the risk of activities being relocated to other regions in Morocco where they would benefit from the preferences;
Amendment 129 #
2018/0256M(NLE)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Is convinced that an EU presence through trade and investment is preferable to withdrawalan asset when it comes to engagement in and monitoring of human rights and individual freedoms, and demands a rigorous dialogue with Morocco part on these issues over the non-autonomous territory of Western Sahara;
Amendment 142 #
2018/0256M(NLE)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Is deeply concerned that until now it ihas basically impossibleeen difficult to identify which products are exported from the non- autonomous territory of Western Sahara;
Amendment 148 #
2018/0256M(NLE)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. EmphasisesStresses that Parliament, in order to give its consent, requires certainty on the compliance of the ECJ rulings by the modified agreement; emphasises, in this view, that a key criterion for Parliament is to ensure that there will be a mechanism in place to technically traceidentify products from Western Sahara at the moment of import so that Member States customs authorities have a clear indication of their origin; calls on the EU and Morocco to swiftly present a viable solution to this endrecognizes the efforts by the Commission and Morocco in finding a viable solution to this end and calls on them to swiftly agree and present it to this Parliament; expects the corrective measures laid down in the agreement to be used in that regard;
Amendment 1 #
2017/2272(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 3 a (new)
Citation 3 a (new)
– having regard to the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR),
Amendment 53 #
2017/2272(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Recalls that the effects of climate change have a tangible impact on several aspects of human life, on peace and security as well as on business models and trade relations, and that these effects are increasingly being felt in the lives of EU citizens, as well as challenging the international community; underlines the increasing urgency of climate action and that addressing climate change requires a joint effort at international level,; urges the Commission and EU Member States to continuously facilitate the multilateral discourse as it constitutes a collective responsibility towards the entire planet, for the current and future generations; notes that the fight against climate change is necessary for the protection of Human Rights;
Amendment 66 #
2017/2272(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Reaffirms the EU’s commitment to the Paris Agreement and to the UN Agenda 2030, including the SDGs, and stresses the need to implement the Paris Agreement, in particular its objectives of mitigation, adaptation and redirecting finance flows, among others, and the SDGs both in the EU and globally to develop a more sustainable economy and society; reaffirms the need for an ambitious EU climate policy and its readiness to improve the existing EU National Determined Contribution (NDC) for 2030 as well the necessity of developing a long-term strategy for 2050 in a timely manner;
Amendment 70 #
2017/2272(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Strongly welcomes the European Council’s demand towards the Commission to present by the first quarter of 2019 the proposal for a Strategy for long-term EU greenhouse gas emissions reduction in accordance with the Paris Agreement, laid down in the Council Conclusions from 23 March 2018;
Amendment 71 #
2017/2272(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 b (new)
Paragraph 2 b (new)
2b. Urges the Commission to develop an ambitious proposal for a new EU long- term mid-century low-emission strategy that lays down concrete greenhouse gas emission reduction targets for 2050 for all sectors and a clear path how to reach these targets, and how to enhance removals by sinks in pursuit of the temperature goals and the Paris Agreement, so as to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions within the EU by 2050, and go into negative emissions soon thereafter; calls for this strategy to represent a fair distribution of efforts between sectors, to be consistent with a fair EU-share of the remaining global carbon budget, to include a mechanism to incorporate the results of the five yearly global stocktake, to build on national plans, to take into account the findings of the upcoming IPCC Special Report, the recommendations and positions by the European Parliament, as well as the views of non-state actors like local and regional authorities, the civil society and private sector;
Amendment 73 #
2017/2272(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 c (new)
Paragraph 2 c (new)
2c. Underlines the importance of an ambitious EU climate policy in order for the EU to act as a credible and reliable partner vis-à-vis third states and calls on the Commission and the Member States to take an active and constructive role during the 2018 Talanoa Dialogue and COP24 as 2018 will be a crucial year for the implementation of the Paris Agreement; urges the Commission and the Member States to raise the ambition of the EU’s NDC before 2020 taking into account the outcome of the Talanoa Dialogue; believes that the stocktaking mechanisms every five years should inform the possible raising of ambition of EU climate commitments; calls on the EU to show commitment beyond its NDC through substantial contributions of finances and capacities like technology and knowledge, by seeking and announcing alliances and cooperation on climate finance instruments, phasing out fossil fuel subsidies and shifting to an economy that is less harmful to the climate; stresses that a strong internal climate policy will help the EU to advocate for strong mitigation commitments of other countries and to find partners at the UNFCCC Conference of Parties;
Amendment 74 #
2017/2272(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 d (new)
Paragraph 2 d (new)
2d. Welcomes the Commission’s Action Plan on sustainable finance, adopted on 8th March 2018, and the recommendations put forward by the High Level Expert Group On Sustainable Finance; believes that the financial system needs to contribute to the targets of the Paris Agreement as well as the SDGs; considers it necessary that investments and financial products are in line with climate policy and that they support the development towards a sustainable economy; is convinced that a true reform of the EU financial system to contribute to climate mitigation and incentivising investments in clean technologies and sustainable solutions will be a role model for other countries and help them to implement similar systems; underlines that a transformation towards a financial system in line with the Paris Agreement and the SDGs will reduce risks on the global financial system stemming from stranded fossil fuel assets;
Amendment 81 #
2017/2272(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Notes that the US President’s announcement of the country’s withdrawal from the Paris Agreement gives the EU the opportunity and reinforces its obligation to assume a leading role in climate action and to step up its climate diplomacy efforts and to form a strong alliance of countries and actors that will continue to support and contribute to the objectives of limiting global warming to well below 2°C while pursuing efforts to limit the temperature increase to 1.5°C;
Amendment 86 #
2017/2272(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Believes that mitigating climate change and moving towards a low- emission economy will contribute to enhanced peace and human security both within and outside of the EU as climate change often exacerbates existing instabilities and conflicts as well as deepening existing or creating new inequalities, even leading to increased - mainly internal - migration flows due to the scarcity of resources and lack of economic opportunities, a fragile governance structure, insufficient supply of water and food as well as a deterioration in living conditions;
Amendment 96 #
2017/2272(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Reiterates that consequent and rapid climate action contributes essentially to the prevention of social, economic, but also security risks, the prevention of conflicts and instabilities and ultimately to the prevention of major political, social and economic costs;
Amendment 106 #
2017/2272(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 b (new)
Paragraph 4 b (new)
4b. Underlines that due to melting polar caps and rising sea levels people living on the coast line or on small island states are in particular danger; urges the Commission and the Member States to protect and preserve these living spaces through facilitating ambitious climate change mitigation goals as well as multilateral coastal protection measures;
Amendment 108 #
2017/2272(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 c (new)
Paragraph 4 c (new)
4c. Notes that the EU and its Member States are the largest provider of public climate finance; urges the Commission and the Member States to scale up their financial contributions to the collective goal to jointly mobilise USD 100 billion per year by 2020 through to 2025 for mitigation and adaptation purposes and to actively support the mobilisation of international climate finance through public sources by other countries as well as private sources; welcomes the announcements made at the ONE Planet Summit on 12 December 2017 that put an important focus on the need for financial support and the role of new instruments to trigger sustainable investments; recognises the Commission’s announcement of its new Action Plan for the Planet in this regard;
Amendment 120 #
2017/2272(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Urges the Commission and the Member States to raise international awareness for climate change through coordinated communication strategies and activities to increase public and political support; calls to especially create an international understanding of the interconnection of climate change and social injustice, migration, famine and poverty and that global climate action can largely contribute to the solution of these issues;
Amendment 127 #
2017/2272(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Commits itself to formulate an own position and recommendations for a new EU long-term mid-century strategy that shall be taken into account by the Commission and the Council before submitting the strategy to the UNFCCC;
Amendment 131 #
2017/2272(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Commits itself to making better use of its international role and its membership of international parliamentary networks, to stepping up its climate activities within its work in its delegations as well as through delegation visits, especially of ENVI and AFET Committees, and during European and international interparliamentary meetings as well as in dialogue platforms with national parliaments and subnational actors/non-state actors and civil society; encourages the inclusion of members of the AFET Committee into the parliamentary delegations to the annual COP; intends to set off an exchange on NDC implementation and to address EU’s financial contributions and efforts in projects in the respective countries to trigger an exchange on successes and shortcomings of existing cooperation;
Amendment 144 #
2017/2272(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 a (new)
Paragraph 10 a (new)
10a. Urges the Commission to provide, in the next Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF), for a bigger budget line dedicated to supporting climate change activities in existing programmes and future calls that reflects the increased importance and urgency of climate action and that translates into a higher target for climate related spending than the current 20% target, meaning at least a 30% target, in order to enable further climate diplomacy actions; calls for a better use of other EU funds to ensure resource efficiency, optimised outcomes and enhanced impact of EU actions and initiatives;
Amendment 155 #
2017/2272(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Underlines that the EU must be an active player in international organisations and forums (such as the UN, UNFCCC, the High-level Political Forum on Sustainable Development (HPFL), NATO, the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO), the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) and the G7 and G20) and closely cooperate with regional organisations (such as the African Union (AU), the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and MERCOSUR) to foster global partnerships and ensure the implementation of the Paris Agreement and the SDGs, while defending, strengthening, and further developing multilateral cooperation regimes; notes that climate can be an entry point for diplomatic relations with partners with whom other agenda items are highly contested, thereby offering an opportunity to enhance stability and peace;
Amendment 161 #
2017/2272(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 a (new)
Paragraph 11 a (new)
11a. Calls on the EU to mediate between disagreeing parties and facilitate consensus in order to ensure an effective and successful summitry, thereby injecting strong political momentum into the global discourse on climate action; calls on the EU and the Member States to stronger place climate action on the agenda of G20 summits and meetings as well as on the agenda of bilateral meetings of G20 members; calls on the Member States to enhance their engagement in the framework of the Organization for Security and Co- operation in Europe (OSCE) in line with the targets of the Paris Agreement;
Amendment 172 #
2017/2272(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Calls on the Commission to integrate the climate change dimension into international trade and investment agreements and to make compliance with the provisions of the Paris Agreement a condition for future trade agreements; calls on the Commission to streamline financial instruments and programmes to ensure coherence and increase the effectiveness of EU climate action; recommends the development and systematic inclusion of a fundamental climate change clause in international agreements with partners who have signed the Paris Agreement, supporting thereby the European and international decarbonisation process;
Amendment 187 #
2017/2272(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Supports sustained and active EU engagement within the High Ambition Coalition (HAC) and with its member countries to give visibility to their determination to achieve meaningful implementation of the Paris Agreement, the conclusion of its rule book in 2018 and a successful Talanoa Dialogue at COP24 that is aimed at motivating further States to join in with these efforts and to establish a group of climate leaders in the next few years that are ready to ramp up their climate targets in line with the Paris Agreement goals, in order to establish shared leadership;
Amendment 190 #
2017/2272(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Highlights the responsibility incumbent on the EU and other developedaffluent countries to show greater solidarity towards the vulnerable states and developing countries, many of them in the Global South, that are most affected by the impact of climate change and to ensure continuous support to help them recover from damage related to climate change, to improve adaptation measures and resilience through financial support and by means of capacity building; notes that vulnerable states are crucial partners for pushing for ambitious climate action internationally, due to the existential threat posed to them by climate change; calls on the Member States to support the efforts of developingless affluent countries to decrease dependence on fossil fuels and increase access to affordable renewable energy as well as to become low-carbon societies, especially by cooperating within NDC partnerships; highlights the opportunities offered by the EU External Investment Plan in stimulating climate-smart investments and supporting sustainable development;
Amendment 204 #
2017/2272(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Recommends that the EU deepens its strategic cooperation on state- and non- state levels through zero-carbon development dialogues and partnerships with emerging economies and other countries which have a major impact on global warming, but which are also decisive in terms of global climate action; notes against this backdrop that climate can be an entry point for diplomatic relations with partners with whom other agenda items are highly contested, thereby offering an opportunity to enhance stability and peace; calls on the EU to create dedicated panels to debate climate and sustainability policies during high-level ministerial meetings; calls on the EU to build up and support partnerships for carbon markets and other carbon pricing instruments beyond Europe;
Amendment 215 #
2017/2272(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 a (new)
Paragraph 15 a (new)
15a. Calls on the EU to be at the forefront of developing international and regional partnerships on carbon markets as set out by Article 6 of the Paris Agreement and by using its understanding in setting up, adjusting and operating the EU Emission Trading System (ETS) and its experience in linking the ETS with the Swiss carbon market; calls on the Commission and Member States to promote the development of carbon pricing mechanisms in third states and regions and to foster international cooperation with the aim to make them compatible to a large extent in the medium-term and to create an international carbon market in the long- term; emphasizes, in this regard, the successful cooperation of the past years between the EU and China enabling the launch of the nationwide emission trading system in China in December 2017 and urges the EU to continuously support China’s carbon trading ambition and enhance the future cooperation;
Amendment 233 #
2017/2272(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Considers it important that the EU keep up its efforts to re-engage the US in multilateral cooperation andwithout jeopardizing the Paris Agreement’s level of ambition; points out that the Brexit negotiations and the future relationship with the UK must reflect the need for continued cooperation on climate diplomacy;
Amendment 240 #
2017/2272(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Calls on the EU to further intensify its relations with local and regional authorities in third countries to enhance thematic cooperation between cities and regions both within and outside of the EUNotes that regions and cities play an increasingly important role for a sustainable development as they are affected by climate change directly, as their growth has direct impact on the climate and as they are becoming more active in the mitigation of and adaptation to climate change, sometimes in the light of opposing policies of their national governments; therefore, calls on the EU to further intensify its relations with local and regional authorities in third countries to enhance thematic cooperation between cities and regions both within and outside of the EU to develop adaptation and resilience initiatives and emission reduction plans in key sectors such as energy, industry, technology, agriculture and transport in both urban and rural areas, e.g. through twinning programmes, through the International Urban Cooperation programme, through support of platforms like the Covenant of Mayors and by building new fora for exchanging best practice; calls on the EU and the Member States to support efforts by regional and local actors to introduce regionally and locally determined contributions (similar to NDCs) where climate ambition can be increased through this process; notes the role EU delegations in third countries can play in this regard;
Amendment 245 #
2017/2272(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 a (new)
Paragraph 18 a (new)
18a. Notes that increasing urbanisation visible in many parts of the world aggravates existing challenges caused by climate change due to a higher demand for resources like energy, land and water and contributes to further deterioration of environmental problems in many conurbations in and outside the EU, like air pollution and increased volumes of waste; notes that further consequences of climate change, like extreme weather events, droughts and land degradation are often felt in rural areas particularly; believes that local and regional authorities need to receive special attention and support to address these challenges, to establish better resilience and to contribute to mitigation efforts by developing new energy supply as well as transport concepts;
Amendment 247 #
2017/2272(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 b (new)
Paragraph 18 b (new)
18b. Believes that the increased importance and influence of elected local and regional authorities and this form of bottom-up government should be better reflected within the UNFCCC regulatory and structural framework and its processes including the Talanoa Dialogue and the five yearly Global Stocktake by recognising their role in a formalised manner; believes that the EU should support the possibility for cities and regions to submit local and regional determined contributions that could help to increase ambition towards full implementation of the Paris Agreement;
Amendment 249 #
2017/2272(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Calls on the EU and its Member States to strengthen their ties with civil societyand support for civil society around the globe as agents for climate action, and to form alliances and build up synergies with the scientific community, non-governmental organisations, and non- traditional actors and the private sector; encourages the EU and its Member States to engage with the private sector, to enhance cooperation on how to reap the opportunities from the transition towards a zero-carbon economy, to develop export strategies for climate technologies for countries globally and to encourage technology transfer to and capacity- building in third countries;
Amendment 256 #
2017/2272(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 a (new)
Paragraph 19 a (new)
19a. Underlines the importance of scientific research for climate political decision making; notes that transboundary scientific exchange is a fundamental component of international cooperation; urges the Commission and the Member States to continuously support scientific organisations that work on climate risk assessment and that aim on estimating the implications of climate change and that offer possible adaption measures for political authorities; urges the EU to use their own research capacities in order to contribute to global climate action;
Amendment 4 #
2017/2043(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 (new)
Paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 (new)
Calls for maintaining the EU support to sports policy, the sports chapter of the Erasmus+ programme and the financing of Special Events, such as the Special Olympics in 2017;
Amendment 8 #
2017/2015(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 16 a (new)
Citation 16 a (new)
– having regard to the 2007 joint strategy of the EU and its Member States entitled "Aid for trade: Enhancing EU support for trade-related needs in developing countries"
Amendment 15 #
2017/2015(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 32 a (new)
Citation 32 a (new)
– having regard to the Africa Human Development Report 2016 "Accelerating Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment in Africa"1e __________________ 1eUNDP, Africa Human Development Report 2016: http://www.undp.org/content/dam/undp/li brary/corporate/HDR/Africa%20HDR/Af HDR_2016_lowres_EN.pdf?download
Amendment 16 #
2017/2015(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 32 b (new)
Citation 32 b (new)
– having regard to the OCDE report "Enhancing Women’s Economic Empowerment through Entrepreneurship and Business Leadership in OECD Countries" (2014)1f __________________ 1fOCDE technical report "Enhancing Women’s Economic Empowerment through Entrepreneurship and Business Leadership in OECD Countries": http://www.oecd.org/gender/Enhancing% 20Women%20Economic%20Empowerme nt_Fin_1_Oct_2014.pdf
Amendment 17 #
2017/2015(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 32 c (new)
Citation 32 c (new)
Amendment 18 #
2017/2015(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 32 d (new)
Citation 32 d (new)
– having regard to the increasing international efforts to promote gender equality though trade policies -such as the UNCTAD programme on gender and development1j (which includes studies on the impact of trade on women; a teaching packet on trade and gender, online training or the creation of the status of "Gender Champions") and the World Bank, which since 2016, in each of their 14 working areas has a gender strategy; __________________ 1jUNCTAD's Website: http://unctad.org/en/Pages/DITC/Gender- and-Trade/Trade,-Gender-and- Development.aspx
Amendment 19 #
2017/2015(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 32 e (new)
Citation 32 e (new)
– having regard to the International Centre for Trade and Sustainable Development (ICTSD) issue paper "The Gender Dimensions of Global Value Chains" (September 2016)1k; __________________ 1kInternational Centre for Trade and Sustainable Development (ICTSD) issue paper "The Gender Dimensions of Global Value Chains" (September 2016): https://www.ictsd.org/sites/default/files/res earch/the_gender_dimensions_of_global_ value_chains_0.pdf
Amendment 20 #
2017/2015(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 32 f (new)
Citation 32 f (new)
– having regard to the ICTSD issue paper "The Gender Dimensions of Services" (September 2016)1l; __________________ 1l https://www.ictsd.org/sites/default/files/res earch/the_gender_dimensions_of_services .pdf
Amendment 21 #
2017/2015(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 33 a (new)
Citation 33 a (new)
– having regard to the technical note of the Interamerican Development Bank, presenting the work done under the Trade and Gender Initiative led by the Integration and Trade Sector of the Inter- American Development Bank (2012)
Amendment 23 #
2017/2015(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital -A (new)
Recital -A (new)
-A. whereas Art. 8 of the TFEU commits the EU to eliminate inequalities and to promote equality and combat discrimination, among others, on the grounds of sex, when defining and implementing its policies and activities;
Amendment 25 #
2017/2015(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital -A a (new)
Recital -A a (new)
-Aa. whereas gender discussions should concern both men and women equally and whereas engagement and partnership between the public sector and private sector stakeholders, at international and local levels, are key to promote the necessary awareness and synergies to promote gender equality and women empowerment;
Amendment 26 #
2017/2015(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital -A b (new)
Recital -A b (new)
-Ab. whereas there is abroad consensus that a fair, open and rules-based international trade plays a vital role in shaping economic and social performance and prospects of countries around the world, especially those of developing countries; whereas trade is instrumental in empowering women and supporting communities and women's fully-fledged participation in the economy is essential for growth; whereas studies show that empowering women could add a quarter to world’s GDP, that helping women is essential as much from economic as social and poverty eradication perspectives, due to their role in families and communities; whereas, however, trade policies lacking an appropriate gender focus, may further entrench or exacerbate existing gender biases and discrimination;
Amendment 27 #
2017/2015(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital -A c (new)
Recital -A c (new)
-Ac. whereas, therefore, synergy between different policies, domestic and external, is crucial to achieve gender equality and women empowerment, including issues such as property rights, access to finance, education and vocational training, corporate behaviour, government procurement, digital gap, cultural bias;
Amendment 28 #
2017/2015(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital -A d (new)
Recital -A d (new)
-Ad. whereas the relationship between international trade and gender is complex and demands a deep understanding of economic and social dynamics, as well as of specific local contexts, in order to develop efficient trade policies to pursue economic development and poverty reduction, while also promoting women’s empowerment and gender equality;
Amendment 30 #
2017/2015(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas trade policies should aim to reduce socio-economic gaps between the Global North and the Globachieve sustainable and equitable economic development, poverty reduction, decent work and better living conditions for both women and men; whereas the final South in terms of development and wealth, and between women and men, and realise women’s rights by ensuring decent work conditions for women come of the Addis Ababa conference and the sustainable development goals (SDG)agenda describe that trade is an important means of implementing the SDGs); whereas, likewise, trade is an important tool to defend human rights, as well as to promote international standards on labour and environmental protection at the highest level; whereas, in this sense, trade policies cand contributing to sustainable and equitable economic developmente to reduce socio-economic gaps between the Global North and the Global South, in terms of development and wealth, and between women and men worldwide, as well as to realise women’s rights;
Amendment 37 #
2017/2015(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A a (new)
Recital A a (new)
Aa. whereas, as indicated by the McKinsey Global Institute, if women’s wages and labour force participation were raised to make them equal to those of men, it would boost global output by over 25%, and, as indicated by organisations such as the African Development Bank1d and the International Trade Centre, the impact of women on the global economy - as producers, entrepreneurs, employees and consumers-, over the next decade, could be at least as significant as adding a new China to the global economy; __________________ 1d African Development bank, Gender Equality Index Technical Note: https://www.afdb.org/fileadmin/uploads/af db/Documents/Generic- Documents/Gender_Equality_Index_Met hodological_Note.pdf
Amendment 41 #
2017/2015(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A b (new)
Recital A b (new)
Amendment 44 #
2017/2015(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A c (new)
Recital A c (new)
Ac. whereas economic development and gender equality frequently go hand- in-hand; whereas there is a broad understanding that societies where gender inequalities are lower, also tend to grow faster;
Amendment 45 #
2017/2015(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A d (new)
Recital A d (new)
Ad. whereas, according to an ITC survey covering 20 countries, only 20% of the companies interviewed in developing countries are owned or managed by a woman and that women experience more problem in raising funds, competing and accessing markets than their male counterparts; and whereas, according to the same source, the three main reasons that hinder women entrepreneurs from getting involved in global value chains and upgrade into higher value activities are: regulatory biases, procedural obstacles and cultural biases, alongside other aspects, such as time constraints for female managers, limited access to productive resources like finance and land, limited access to information and networks;
Amendment 47 #
2017/2015(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas country-specific and sector-specific assessments are of great importancetrade policies are not gender-neutral and may have different direct and indirect impacts on men and women, depending, among other elements, on existing socio-economic and cultural structures; whereas women tend to be more concentrated in precarious, low-wage or low- status forms of formal and informal employment than men, leading to gender segregation in types of occupations and activities and gender gaps in wages and, working conditions; and social protection; whereas, in this sense, Country-by-Country gender disaggregated and sector-specific assessments are of great importance, but are not yet available;
Amendment 54 #
2017/2015(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B a (new)
Recital B a (new)
Ba. whereas on the basis of fact-based studies, UNCTAD insists in highlighting the limitations that women face in taking advantage of the opportunities offered by trade, arising from factors such as lack of technical training for better jobs, lack of public services to alleviate household responsibilities, and restricted access and control over resources, including credit and land, information as well as networks and whereas, on this basis, UNCTAD recommends that evaluations address potential impacts of trade policies on gender equality and women empowerment, in areas such as employment, small business, prices, productivity in agriculture, subsistence agriculture and migration1c; __________________ 1cImplementing gender-aware ex ante evaluations to maximize the benefits of trade reforms for women: http://unctad.org/en/PublicationsLibrary/ presspb2016d7_en.pdf
Amendment 62 #
2017/2015(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B b (new)
Recital B b (new)
Bb. whereas the majority of the workers in Export Processing Zones (EPZs) are women; and whereas in some countries EPZs are exempt from local labour laws, ban or limit union activity and do not provide legal redress to workers, which constitutes clear violations of ILO core standards;
Amendment 70 #
2017/2015(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C
Recital C
C. whereas the current EU trade policy and its ‘Trade for All’ strategy lack a gender equality perspective, as well as any binding obligations to enforcereference to binding and fully enforceable obligations to guarantee effective implementation of core women’s rights conventions such as the CEDAW;
Amendment 75 #
2017/2015(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C a (new)
Recital C a (new)
Ca. whereas human resources are scarcely allocated within the European Commission and the EEAS to ensure that a gender perspective is mainstreamed in EU trade policies and, particularly, in the entire process of trade negotiations;
Amendment 80 #
2017/2015(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D
Recital D
D. whereas the only area of gender equality in which DG Trade has demonstrate, so far, the Commission has not included a gender perspective into its trade policies and negotiations and whereas the Commission has not developed an adequate methodology to systematically analyse and evaluate the possible impacts of EU trade policies and negotiations on gender equality and aon interest so far is promotingwomen empowerment; whereas the Commission's new orientations and commitments in this sense have mainly focused on female entrepreneurship;
Amendment 90 #
2017/2015(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E
Recital E
E. whereas a review of current EU multilateral and bilateral agreements shows that only 20 % of the agreements with non- European trading partners make reference to women’s rights, and that only 40 % of these agreements include references that aim to promote gender equality; whereas references in these agreements to promotinge women’s empowerment are mainly voluntary and almost all relate to non- trading aspects of the agreements, when binding, they are virtually non-enforceable;
Amendment 94 #
2017/2015(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E a (new)
Recital E a (new)
Ea. whereas the European Commission has announced its commitment to ensure that the future trade negotiations to modernise the current Association Agreement between Chile and the EU will include, for the first time in the EU, a specific Chapter on Gender and Trade;
Amendment 102 #
2017/2015(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital F
Recital F
F. whereas strong movements have evolved in several countries, criticisingthe public debate across Europe on trade agreements such as TTIP, CETA and TiSA has shown the need for transparent and inclusive negotiations taking into account the strong concerns voiced by European citizens in many countries, which have expressed their worries, in particular, about FTA's provisions on investor-sState dispute settlement / the investment court system (ISDS/ICS) and intellectual property rights (IPR), as well as non-tariff rules in TTIP, CETA and TiSA,, fearing that they could lead to breaches of women’s rights, labour rights, environmental protection, consumer rights and public services and goods, which may have an impact on women’s rights;
Amendment 104 #
2017/2015(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital F a (new)
Recital F a (new)
Fa. whereas a global holistic approach to corporate liability for human rights abuses is needed in the context of global value chains; whereas the EU has positioned itself as a front runner in reforming the investors to state dispute settlement mechanism, notably through the development of a Multilateral Court System, and equal progress is expected in other critical areas of concern, such as setting up a mechanism to enforce investors obligations in relation to Human Rights;
Amendment 112 #
2017/2015(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital G
Recital G
G. whereas the Generalised Scheme of Preferences (GSP) and GSP+ systems aim to include a human rights conditionality aimed at ensureing the ratification and implementation of human and labour rights conventions in developing countries;
Amendment 114 #
2017/2015(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital G a (new)
Recital G a (new)
Ga. whereas the garment sector employs mainly women, whereas it is important to recall that 289 people perished in a blaze in Karachi, Pakistan, in September 2012, in the same year, a fire at the Tazreen Fashions factory, in Bangladesh, caused the death of 117 people and injured more than 200 workers and, the Rana Plaza's structural failure, in 2013, resulted in 1.129 casualties and caused injuries to approximately 2 500 people, in the same country, all of which were garment factories;
Amendment 121 #
2017/2015(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital H a (new)
Recital H a (new)
Ha. whereas multilateral platforms and intergovernmental fora, such as the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the Women20 (W20), are crucial for fostering gender-related discussion and action among experts and for providing a good basis for consensus-building;
Amendment 125 #
2017/2015(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital I
Recital I
I. whereas special attention must be given to the negative consequencesimpact of trade liberalisation as regards basic public services and goods, such as water and sanitation, education and healthcare; whereas the European Parliament has strongly called the European Commission to fully exclude these services of general economic interest from trade agreements; whereas, the European Commission has committed itself to ensure that every EU trade deal comes with solid guarantees to fully protect public services, meaning that EU governments can't be forced to privatise, that they remain free to keep public services public and that can decide, or change, who delivers a public service at any time1b; __________________ 1bEuropean Commission: http://trade.ec.europa.eu/doclib/press/inde x.cfm?id=1115
Amendment 133 #
2017/2015(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital I a (new)
Recital I a (new)
Ia. whereas Rules of Origin (RoO) have become increasingly important in the context of global value chains, in which the production spans across several countries; whereas lax rules of origin can create additional hurdles towards establishing full transparency and accountability throughout supply chains, and this can impact women, particularly in sectors such as that of garment;
Amendment 154 #
2017/2015(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Recalls that trade policies should be used as a tool to improve the living and working conditions of women, in equal terms as men, by supporting the reduction of gender pay gaps, by promoting the creation of better quality jobs for women, while combating segregation of women in less-performing economic sectors, as well as by ensuring respect for, and promotion of, the highest standards of social and labour protection;
Amendment 157 #
2017/2015(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 b (new)
Paragraph 1 b (new)
1b. Calls on the EU and its Members States to systematically carry out ex-ante and ex-post evaluations of trade policies from a gender perspective, with an improved methodology, clear and measurable indicators, allowing to assess the possible effects of EU trade policies on gender equality and women empowerment as well as to consider possible offensive and defensive interests to defend, throughout entire process of trade negotiations, from negotiation to execution; stresses that all impact assessments and evaluations of EU Trade Agreements and trade policies should be supported by sufficient and adequate gender disaggregated data and a detailed analysis at regional, national, as well as sectorial levels, with particular attention to women in most vulnerable socio- economic sectors; stresses that the results of the gender-focused analysis should be incorporated into trade negotiations, foreseeing the necessary strategies and measures to compensate losses and imbalances;
Amendment 160 #
2017/2015(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 c (new)
Paragraph 1 c (new)
Amendment 162 #
2017/2015(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Insists that all international trade policies must be based on the relevant international standards and legal instruments, such as the main ILO Conventions, the CEDAW, and the Beijing Platform for Action and the sustainable development goals (SDGs);
Amendment 169 #
2017/2015(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Underlines the urgent need to adopt gender-sensitive binding human rights regulations on an international level to regulate transnational companies (TNCs) and other companies; welcomes the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights; welcomes the on-going negotiations on a binding International Treaty on Human Rights and transnational companies (TNCs) and other companies, welcomes the involvement of the EU in the process, calls on the Commission and Member States to engage constructively in these negotiations and to encourage trading partners to equally engage; likewise, welcomes the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights, calls on EU Member States to elaborate national action plans taking women's rights into particular consideration and calls on the Commission to use trade negotiations to encourage our trade partners to do so;
Amendment 179 #
2017/2015(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Calls on European Commission, the Council and Member States to actively engage in, and support efforts to organise regular gender-related discussion and action, with a view to improve awareness and the basis for consensus-building;
Amendment 181 #
2017/2015(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 b (new)
Paragraph 3 b (new)
3b. Calls on the Commission, the Council and the Member States to further work within the ILO towards the implementation and to work towards reinforcement of international labour standards for decent work on global value chains, with a particular focus on women;
Amendment 182 #
2017/2015(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 c (new)
Paragraph 3 c (new)
3c. Recalls that the European Parliament requested in 2010 that companies should publish their CSR balance sheets, the introduction of due diligence requirements for all undertakings, and the consolidation of the CSR concept on the basis of a harmonised definition of the relations between parent companies in order to establish the legal liability of each them; therefore takes note with satisfaction that the disclosure of non-financial and diversity information is being required from large companies as from 2017 according to the Non- Financial Reporting Directive; regrets however that the disclosure of non- financial information by large companies has not yet been extended to cover all actors operating in global value chains;
Amendment 193 #
2017/2015(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Underlines the need to recognise the risks inherent in trade agreement mechanisms such as ISDS and ICS, which underminRecalls that the European Parliament has called on the Commission to put an end to ISDS and to seek to establish a public Multilateral Investment Court MIC, with the objective of replacing all the existing ISDS worldwide (included in around 1400 bilateral investment treaties), and this should be designed to guarantee the capacity of individual governments to change their laws toregulate in the public interest, includeing measures to promote gender equality, as well as stronger labour and consumer rights and advancement in environmental policies; in this regards, calls on the Commission to include commitments to pursue the establishment of the MIC in all trade negotiations, while further promoting and engaging in reflections at international level;
Amendment 199 #
2017/2015(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Notes that IPR provisions in trade have a significant impact on women’s health which must be taken carefully into considerationCalls on the Commission and the Council to ensure that IPR provisions in trade agreements take due account of women's rights, particularly their impact on women’s health, including access to affordable healthcare and medicines, which must be taken fully into consideration; further, calls on the Commission and the Council to promote the protection of IPR in negotiations, particularly the protection of Geographical Indications (GI), as a tool particularly important for rural women empowerment; further, it calls the Commission, the Council and Member States to reconsider the extension of protection to non-agricultural products, bearing in mind not only that this can be a very useful tool to promote women empowerment in both in developed and developing countries, but also that the EU has already agreed to protect non- agricultural GI products in FTAs;
Amendment 213 #
2017/2015(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Underlines thatInsists on the need to exclude basic public services and goods, such as water and sanitation, education and healthcare (notably access to sexual and reproductive health and rights services), should be exempted from the opening up of public procurement andfrom the trade liberalisation agenda, and that safeguards must bare put in place to reinforce states’ capacities to provide basic services for allguarantee and reinforce the right and ability of governments to regulate, provide and ensure universal access to public services of general economic interest;
Amendment 215 #
2017/2015(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. Calls on the Commission, the Council and Member States, with a view to improve the opportunities for women enterprises' to access public procurement markets, to ensure that EU trade agreements include strong provisions on the opening of public procurement, as well as provisions aimed at simplifying procedures and to increase transparency for bidders, including those from other countries; further, to promote socially and environmentally responsible public procurement, taking into account, among other considerations the principles of equal treatment between women and men, equal pay for work of equal value and the promotion of gender equality;
Amendment 219 #
2017/2015(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 b (new)
Paragraph 7 b (new)
7b. Calls on the Commission to explore further how EU policies and trade agreements can promote women´s economic empowerment and female participation in areas such as in STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) and how to close gender gaps in access to, and in the use of, new technologies;
Amendment 221 #
2017/2015(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Calls for binding measures to combat exploitation and improve working conditions for women in the export- oriented industries, in particular the garment and textile manufacturing and agriculture sectors where trade liberalisation has contributed to precarious labour rights and gender wage gaps; Believes that these frameworks should enable a harmonic cooperation with international organisation as the UN, the WTO, the ILO and the OECD, establishing common definitions, to allow for more clear and coordinated actions and evaluations; in this regard, values the 'Compact for Continuous Improvements in Labour Rights and Factory Safety in the Ready-Made Garment and Knitwear Industry in Bangladesh' (the Sustainability Compact) as a step forward in regards to the monitoring activity, which should be subject of full compliance;
Amendment 241 #
2017/2015(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Underlines that the impact of growing agricultural exports is generally less favourable to women than to men, aparticular efforts must be made to improve the positive impact, as well as to avoid and compensate the negative effects of trade policy in women equality and women's emerging trends indicate that small farmers, many of whom apowerment, with particular attention to segments of population and sectors, where women, are often not in a position to compete in overseas marketidentified to be particularly vulnerable or to have a clear potential for empowerment, including the agricultural sector and MSMEs;
Amendment 271 #
2017/2015(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 a (new)
Paragraph 12 a (new)
12a. Calls on the Commission, the Council and Member States, to promote agreements at multilateral level to expand the protection granted by gender-sensitive EU laws such as the Conflict Minerals Regulation;
Amendment 272 #
2017/2015(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 b (new)
Paragraph 12 b (new)
12b. Calls on the European Investment Bank (EIB) to ensure that companies participating in projects co-financed by the EIB shall be required to adhere to the principle of equal pay and pay transparency and to the principle of gender equality as set out in Directive 2006/54/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council1k __________________ 1k Directive 2006/54/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council1a of 5 June 2006 on the implementation of the principle of equal opportunities and equal treatment of men and women in matters of employment and occupation (OJ L 204, 26.7.2006, p. 23)
Amendment 299 #
2017/2015(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Acknowledges that the EU’s Generalised Scheme of Preferences (GSP) and GSP+ systems need to be improveis a valuable tool to promote respect for human rights, although they need to be improved by reinforcing its conditionality to the removal of legal discriminations to women and by linking economic incentives to the effective adoption and constant, implementation and appropriate monitoring of core human, gender rights and labour rights conventionsstandards particularly relevant to women;
Amendment 305 #
2017/2015(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 a (new)
Paragraph 16 a (new)
16a. Calls on the Commission to ensure that social and environmental standards, particularly labour rights subscribed to in FTAs and autonomous regimes apply throughout the territory of trade partners, and, particularly, in Export Processing Zones (EPZs);
Amendment 306 #
2017/2015(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 b (new)
Paragraph 16 b (new)
16b. Calls the EU, the Council and commits itself to ensure that the Secretariats of the EU Institutions with responsibility over trade policies and negotiations have the means and the technical capacity to elaborate gender analysis of trade rules and to incorporate a gender perspective into the entire process of negotiations, from inception, to application and evaluation; to ensure the necessary expertise among EU officials, including by appropriate training; to ensure the involvement of women, as well as gender expertise, in the EU trade negotiating teams, including, for each relevant round of negotiation, an expert on gender with thorough knowledge of the different policy sectors concerned;
Amendment 307 #
2017/2015(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 c (new)
Paragraph 16 c (new)
16c. Calls on the European Commission, the Council and commits itself to defend and ensure that in all relevant international assistance frameworks, such as Aid for Trade and, equally, that in all EU assistance and cooperation actions, particular attention is given to the goal of gender equality and to ensure that they are adequately used to improve women's empowerment and capacity-building, by incorporating gender issues across programmes and projects;
Amendment 308 #
2017/2015(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 d (new)
Paragraph 16 d (new)
16d. Calls on the European Commission, the Council and Member States to recognise and support international efforts to promote the inclusion of gender perspectives into trade policies and programmes, such as, for example the "She Trades" initiative of the International Trade Centre, which is aimed to connect 1 million women entrepreneurs to markets by 20201h; __________________ 1h International Trade Centre's webpage on the "She Trades" initiative: http://www.intracen.org/itc/women-and- trade/SheTrades/
Amendment 309 #
2017/2015(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 e (new)
Paragraph 16 e (new)
16e. With regards to negotiation at the WTO level, calls on the Commission, the Council and Member States to ensure that gender considerations are taken into due account when preparing new rules and agreements and when implementing and reviewing existing agreements, included in the WTO Trade Policy Review Mechanism; to ensure an increased transparency in the entire process of WTO negotiations; to ensure that a gender focus informs all current and future negotiations, in areas such as agriculture, fisheries, services and e- commerce; to defend and to promote an improved position of women in global value chains, making the best use of WTO tools, such as the Trade Facilitation Agreement; to develop capacity-building programmes and organizing regular expert discussions and the exchange of good practices; to support the adoption of gender-related measures within the WTO's administrative structure, more particularly, to ensure that the WTO Secretariat has the technical capacity to undertake gender analysis of trade rules, including conducting gender impact assessments in all phases of its work, including numbers, among other things, of women benefitting from technical assistance; to support WTO tools to address gender issues both in its jurisprudence and in on-going trade negotiations; and, equally, to support an improved cooperation between the WTO and other international organisations aimed at promoting and inclusive international trade and women's rights and equality, such as UNCTAD, UN- Women and the ILO;
Amendment 87 #
2016/2314(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Encourages the remainingNotes that five Member States tohave note proceed with the recognition of Kosovo; stresses that recognition would be beneficial to the normalisation of relations between Belgrade and Pristina; encourages a positive approach with regard to Kosovo’s participation in international organisations;
Amendment 13 #
2016/2239(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas genocide, crimes against humanity and war crimes, also known as ‘atrocity crimes’, are the most serious crimes against humankinda reason of concern for the entire international community;
Amendment 16 #
2016/2239(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A a (new)
Recital A a (new)
Aa. whereas the Kampala amendments to the Rome Statute on the crime of aggression, added in 2010, have been ratified by 32 States, reaching the 30 acceptances required for its activation and opening the possibility for the Assembly of States Parties to adopt, after January 1st 2017, the activation of the Court's treaty- based aggression-related jurisdiction;
Amendment 24 #
2016/2239(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D
Recital D
D. whereas universal accession to the Rome Statute is essential for the full effectiveness of the ICC; whereas 124 countries, including all EU Member States, are States Parties tohave ratified the Rome Statute of the ICC;
Amendment 26 #
2016/2239(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D a (new)
Recital D a (new)
Da. whereas the African Union (AU) on 31 January 2017 adopted a non- binding resolution including an ICC Withdrawal Strategy and calling on AU member states to consider implementing its recommendations;
Amendment 28 #
2016/2239(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D b (new)
Recital D b (new)
Db. whereas the ICC is currently conducting ten investigations in nine countries (Georgia, Mali, Côte d'Ivoire, Libya, Kenya, Darfur (Sudan), Uganda, Democratic Republic of the Congo and two investigation in the Central African Republic);
Amendment 29 #
2016/2239(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E
Recital E
E. whereas, in accordance with the Preamble to the Rome Statute, as well as with the principle of complementarity, the ICC only acts in instances where national courts are unable or unwilling to hold trialinvestigate or prosecute atrocity crimes, so that States Parties retain the primary responsibility for investigating and prosecuting atrocitysuch crimes;
Amendment 43 #
2016/2239(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital I
Recital I
I. whereas several reports by UN bodies, including by the Special Adviser of the UN Secretary-General on the Prevention of Genocide, the Special Adviser of the UN Secretary-General on the Responsibility to Protect and the Office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, and reports from reputable non- governmental organisations have stated that acts committed by so-called ‘ISIS/Daesh’ may constitute atrocity crimes;
Amendment 58 #
2016/2239(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Calls on the EU and its Member States to support the reform of the UN which would lead to a more effective protection of Human rights in war times. In particular, calls on the EU to support a quick reform of the functioning of the UN Security Council notably on the use of the right of veto; in this context requests to support the proposal initiated by France to refrain from the right of veto when evidence of genocide, war crimes, ethnic cleansing and crimes against humanity occur;
Amendment 59 #
2016/2239(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. welcomes the meeting on 6 July 2016, between EU and ICC representatives in Brussels for the 2nd EU-ICC Roundtable meeting set up to allow relevant staff at the ICC and in the European Institutions to identify common areas of interest, exchange information on relevant activities and ensure better co- operation between the two organisations;
Amendment 70 #
2016/2239(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Calls on the international community to establish instruments that can minimize the warning-response gap in order to prevent the emergence, re- emergence and escalation of violent conflict such as the EU´s early warning system.
Amendment 81 #
2016/2239(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. Encourages the EU Member States to continue their financial support for the ICC either as State Parties' contributions or through EU funding such as the European Instrument for Democracy and Human Rights (EIDHR) with a particular attention in funding for civil society actors working on ICC- related issues; expresses its concern that the lack of resources remains an impediment to the optimal functioning of the Court;
Amendment 86 #
2016/2239(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 b (new)
Paragraph 7 b (new)
7b. Welcomes the efforts of the EU Member States and the EEAS to find the best use for the EU financial instruments, in particular the European Development Fund (EDF) and encourages the EU and its Member States to further increase their effort in support of the ICC through their development programmes aimed at strengthening the rule of law;
Amendment 90 #
2016/2239(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 c (new)
Paragraph 7 c (new)
7c. Reaffirms that maintaining the independence of the ICC is crucial not only to ensure that it is fully effective, but also to promote the universality of the Rome Statute;
Amendment 92 #
2016/2239(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Reaffirms the paramount importance of universal adherence to the Rome Statute of the ICC; calls on the states which have not yet done so to ratify the Rome Statute and the Agreement on Privileges and Immunities of the Court in order to support accountability and reconciliation, which are key elements in preventing future atrocities; reaffirms, equally, the crucial importance of the integrity of the Rome Statute;
Amendment 95 #
2016/2239(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 a (new)
Paragraph 9 a (new)
9a. Calls the Assembly of States Parties to adopt the Kampala amendments on the crime of aggression;
Amendment 97 #
2016/2239(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Notes with regret the recent announcements of withdrawals from the Rome Statute, of Burundi, The Gambia and South Africa, which represent a challenge in terms of victims’ access to justice; calls on the countries concerned to reconsider their decision; welcomes the fact that one of theseThe Gambia and South Africa hasve already retracted itstheir withdrawal notification;
Amendment 102 #
2016/2239(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 a (new)
Paragraph 10 a (new)
10a. Notes with regret that four signatory states (Israel, Russia, Sudan, and the United States) have informed the UN Secretary General that they no longer intend to become parties to the Rome Statute;
Amendment 103 #
2016/2239(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 b (new)
Paragraph 10 b (new)
10b. Welcomes that the ICC's Assembly of State Parties responded in November 2016 by agreeing to consider proposed amendments to the Rome Statute to address the AU's concerns raised during the special summit of the African Union;
Amendment 105 #
2016/2239(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Calls, furthermore, on all ICC State Parties to step up their efforts to promote universal accession to the ICC and the Agreement on Privileges and Immunities of the Court; considers that the Commission and the European External Action Service (EEAS) should continue to encourage third countries to ratify and implement the Rome Statute and the Agreement on Privileges and Immunities of the Court and conduct an assessment of the EU’s achievements in this regard;
Amendment 112 #
2016/2239(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Strongly encourages the EU and its Member States to use all the diplomatic tools at their disposal to support effective cooperation with the ICC, including in relation to the execution of pending arrest warrants and with a particular regard to the 13 suspects who are at large as fugitives; calls on the Commission, the EEAS and the Council to agree on the adoption of concrete measures for responding to non-cooperation with the ICC that could complement political statements;
Amendment 115 #
2016/2239(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 a (new)
Paragraph 13 a (new)
13a. Calls on the EEAS to ensure that the ICC is mainstreamed across the EU's foreign policy priorities, by systematically taking into account the fight against impunity;
Amendment 120 #
2016/2239(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 a (new)
Paragraph 14 a (new)
14a. Encourages the EU Member States to amend Article 83 of the Treaty of the Functioning of the European Union to add the "atrocity crimes" to the list of crimes for which the EU has competences;
Amendment 124 #
2016/2239(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Calls for the EU and its Member States to engage with third countries – in particular countries with situations under investigation by the ICC and countries under preliminary examination by the ICC – in order to bolster their political will and to support their capacity to launch national proceedings on atrocity crimes; and to offer them full support to those countries in order to help them comply with the ICC requirements;
Amendment 132 #
2016/2239(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 a (new)
Paragraph 17 a (new)
17a. Highlights the essential role of the European Parliament in monitoring EU action in this matter; Welcomes the insertion of a section on the fight against impunity and the ICC in the EP Annual Report on Human Rights and democracy in the world and further suggests that the European Parliament plays a more proactive role by promoting and mainstreaming the fight against impunity and the ICC in all EU policies and institutions, in particular in the work of the European Parliament's committees responsible for External Policies of the Union and the European Parliament's delegations with third countries;
Amendment 158 #
2016/2239(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Notes that international criminal law and particularly the mandate and jurisprudence of the international criminal courts and tribunals have clearly defined the responsibility of non- state actors in international crimes;
Amendment 163 #
2016/2239(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Reaffirms, in this context, its strong condemnation of the heinous crimes and human rights violations committed by Boko Haram in Nigeria and ‘ISIS/Daesh’ in Syria and Iraq, including killings, torture, rape, sexual slavery, forced religious conversions and the systematic murder of religious minorities and crimes against children, including conscription, enlistment or use of children to participate actively in hostilities; believes that the prosecution of the perpetrators should be a priority for the international community;
Amendment 187 #
2016/2239(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23
Paragraph 23
23. Welcomes the Commission of Inquiry on Syria set up by the Human Rights Council and the International, Impartial and Independent Mechanism (IIIM) set up by the UN General Assembly, and; calls on all EU Member States, all parties to the conflict in Syria, civil society and the UN system as a whole to cooperate fully with the IIIM and to provide it with any information and documentation they might possess to assist in the delivery of its mandate; thanks EU Member States who have contributed financially to the IIIM and calls on those who have not to do so as a matter of urgency;
Amendment 194 #
2016/2239(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24
Paragraph 24
24. Welcomes the EUʼs efforts to support the work of the Commission for International Justice and Accountabilityorganisations documenting atrocity crimes in Iraq and Syria; calls for the EU to give direct support to Iraqi and Syrian civil society in gathering, preserving and protecting evidence of crimes committed by ‘ISIS/Daesh’any side to the Syrian conflict; supports the United KingdomBritish and Belgian initiative at UN level to gather evidence of the crimes committed by ‘ISIS/Daesh’ in Syria and Iraq in order to facilitate its prosecution internationally;
Amendment 41 #
2015/2342(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C a (new)
Recital C a (new)
Ca. whereas 6.7 million refugees are living in protracted displacement situations – estimated to last on average about 26 years – with a total lack of perspectives; whereas durable solutions to displacement remain unacceptably low and this makes it necessary to view forced displacement as a political and development challenge, not an exclusively humanitarian one;
Amendment 45 #
2015/2342(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C b (new)
Recital C b (new)
Cb. whereas no State can manage current movements of refugees on its own and neighbouring and transit countries, being mostly developing countries, are disproportionately affected by the current level of displaced people and suffer from stretched capacities and further destabilisation of their own social and economic cohesion and development;
Amendment 47 #
2015/2342(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D
Recital D
D. whereas refugees, internally displaced persons and migrants are legally two distinct categories but in reality often people are part of large-scale mixed movements of people – with political, economic, social, developmental, humanitarian and human rights implications that cut across borders; whereas this legal distinction should not be taken to indicate that migration for economic reasons or for seeking a better life is less legitimate or noble than for fleeing persecution, thereby putting political and civic rights or freedom of religion above socio-economic rights; whereas in most cases both political and economic rights, among other core human rights, are threatened in situations of conflict, instability or unrest and continue to be challenged as a result of the forcible displacement;
Amendment 70 #
2015/2342(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E a (new)
Recital E a (new)
Ea. whereas the EU response has mobilised different internal and external instruments, but appears to have been excessively focussed on the short term and on reducing or stopping flows; whereas this short-term approach does not address the causes of forced displacement and migration flows neither the humanitarian needs of migrants;
Amendment 73 #
2015/2342(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E b (new)
Recital E b (new)
Eb. whereas the EU should consider to what extent its current policy increases the vulnerability of refugees and migrants and contributes to irregular flows;
Amendment 75 #
2015/2342(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E c (new)
Recital E c (new)
Ec. whereas so far the EU's response to migration flows has mainly put the burden of management on third countries at the expenses of internal and regional stability; whereas any EU political response that does not live up to its declared values and commitments severely impacts on its credibility -particularly in front of partners/third countries- thereby undermining its capacity to defend its interests and an effective external action;
Amendment 77 #
2015/2342(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E d (new)
Recital E d (new)
Ed. whereas according to Article 208 of the Lisbon Treaty development assistance aims at reducing and eventually eradicating poverty in third countries;
Amendment 93 #
2015/2342(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital F a (new)
Recital F a (new)
Fa. whereas mobility of people represents a great factor of growth for countries, including the EU, through the provision of adequate facilities (housing, education, languages) by fostering public and private sectors investments; whereas positive narratives should be developed to depict migration movements not just as a challenge to security and stability because of uncontrolled movements of people, but also as an opportunity for host countries, as this can also counter extremism and populism;
Amendment 127 #
2015/2342(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Stresses that this high level of human mobility responds to multiple, complex causes that require evidence- based decisions to differentiate its elements and develop targeted policy responses; underlines the need for the EU and its Member States to take into account this current reality and develop a new approach to the movement of people based on real data and the EU's interests, by fostering the resilience of people by increasing their access to basic services, notably education, and their integration and contribution to local contexts by providing opportunities for employment and self-employment;
Amendment 171 #
2015/2342(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Stresses that EU development cooperation should continue to address the root causes of forced displacement by promoting peace, democracy and security, reducing poverty and inequality, strengthening basic services, addressing state fragility and promoting human rights and good governance, in line with Sustainable Development Goal 16 in the new 2030 Agenda; highlights the need to focus on the socioeconomic aspects of the migration phenomenon and promote the creation of decent jobs and real economic opportunities so as to make migration a choice and not an obligation; notes that a successful policy should recognize the need of creating economic resilience in both host and origin countries;
Amendment 190 #
2015/2342(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Stresses that EU development cooperation should continue to address the root causes of forced displacementmigration by promoting peace, democracy and security, reducing poverty and inequality, strengthening basic services, addressing state fragility and promoting human rights and good governance, in line with Sustainable Development Goal 16 in the new 2030 Agenda;
Amendment 191 #
2015/2342(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Welcomes the EU's commitment to humanitarian assistance – as the world largest donor – and calls on EU and Member States to fulfil the pledges already made and increase their financial commitments in line with the rise in humanitarian needs; notes that the humanitarian response will always be the first element of the response to displacement crises; stresses that international law and the humanitarian principles of humanity, neutrality, impartiality and independence need to remain the guiding framework of the EU's humanitarian response to refugee and forced displacement crises;
Amendment 198 #
2015/2342(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 b (new)
Paragraph 4 b (new)
4b. Calls on the Member States to make use of any existing possibilities to provide for humanitarian visas, particularly for vulnerable persons, at Union embassies and consular offices in countries of origin or transit countries;
Amendment 221 #
2015/2342(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Recognises statelessness as a significant human rights challenge; asks the Commission and the EEAS to fight statelessness in all EU external action, in particular by addressing discrimination in nationality laws on the basis of gender, religion or a minority status, by promoting children's right to a nationality and by supporting the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) campaign aimed at ending statelessness by 2024;
Amendment 224 #
2015/2342(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 b (new)
Paragraph 6 b (new)
6b. Underlines that, in line with EU principles, an overall objective of the EU external migration policies should be to establish a multilateral governance regime for international migration, for which the recent UN High-Level Meeting is a first step;
Amendment 243 #
2015/2342(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. Stresses that global cooperation should be built-up upon regional and sub- regional cooperation and mobility frameworks, including those between developing regions; calls on the Commission to strengthen cooperation frameworks with regional organisations such as the African Union, League of Arab States, Gulf Cooperation Council that can also encourage the management of intra-regional mobility, with the African continent as a priority; expresses support for the reinforcement of initiatives of South-South mobility;
Amendment 248 #
2015/2342(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 b (new)
Paragraph 7 b (new)
7b. Underlines that the EU can benefit from closer cooperation and synergy with multilateral development banks and specialized UN bodies, in particular the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) and the now UN-related International Organization for Migration (IOM); takes note of the recent ideas by the World Bank on the situation of forcibly displaced people and welcomes the recognition of the need to develop mitigation and asylum policies that support the forcibly displaced people to integrate and, at same time, the host communities to meet their development goals;
Amendment 272 #
2015/2342(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 a (new)
Paragraph 8 a (new)
8a. Highlights the international law obligations regarding refugees and calls all countries which have not done so to ratify and implement the Refugee Convention and its Protocol; calls on countries to expand the protection to internally displaced persons, as is done in mechanisms like the African Union Convention for the Protection and Assistance of Internally Displaced Persons in Africa (Kampala Convention), and to expand the definition of refugees to include those forcibly displaced by extreme poverty, climate change or natural disasters;
Amendment 277 #
2015/2342(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 b (new)
Paragraph 8 b (new)
8b. Underlines the need to boost opportunities for education; calls for harmonization of qualification recognition policies and Protection of migrant workers' rights and social security coverage in line with core ILO conventions; calls for the signature and ratification of the International Convention on the Protection of the Rights of All Migrant Workers and Members of their Families;
Amendment 296 #
2015/2342(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 a (new)
Paragraph 9 a (new)
9a. Considers that temporary or subsidiary protection based on the assumption that refugees will return home as early as possible, creates a lack of perspective and of opportunity for integration; reminds the importance of the positive role that refugees can play in the reconstruction of their societies, upon returning to their countries or from abroad;
Amendment 302 #
2015/2342(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 c (new)
Paragraph 9 c (new)
9c. Commends the work, despite all difficulties and dangers, of local and international NGO and civil society organisations in delivering urgent and in many cases life-saving assistance to the most vulnerable ones whether in countries of origin, transit or destination of refugees and migrants, which has, in many cases, filled the gap left by the States and international community at large;
Amendment 303 #
2015/2342(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 d (new)
Paragraph 9 d (new)
9d. Considers it crucial to overcome the current narrative on refugees depicted only as a burden and stresses the positive contributions they can make, if given the chance, to their host communities; recommends the involvement of refugees in the definition and design of the political answers that affect them directly, creating or strengthening the necessary programmes; Calls on the European Institutions and agencies to launch within their administrations traineeships especially targeted at young graduated refugees legally residing within the European Union as a way to lead by example and demonstrate the benefit of investing in the young generation;
Amendment 307 #
2015/2342(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Stresses that EU external action should be forward-looking instead of mainly reactive with changing objectives in response to new crises; recalls that the migration phenomenon stems from a complex set of causes such as a growing population, poverty, insufficient job creation, political instability and climate change; underlines the essential need to reinforce policy coherence at two levels: between internal and external EU policies, and –within external action itself– between the enlargement policy, the European neighbourhood policy, the bilateral relations with EU strategic partners, as well as development and trade policies;
Amendment 312 #
2015/2342(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Stresses that EU external action should be forward-looking instead of mainly reactive with changing objectives in response to new crises; recalls that the migration phenomenon stems from a complex set of causes such as a growing population, poverty, insufficient job creation, political instability and climate change; considers that trade policy with developing countries should be mutually beneficial while taking proper account of the economic disparities between them and the EU;
Amendment 336 #
2015/2342(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 a (new)
Paragraph 10 a (new)
10a. Stresses the need to put in place a comprehensive approach to external conflict and crises by implementing a mapping of the direct and indirect economic, environmental, social, fiscal and political impacts of displacement on third countries in order to better adjust development policies to their needs.
Amendment 348 #
2015/2342(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Calls for the establishment of a genuine, value-based common European migration policy – with adequate legal channels for migration as a sustainable long-term policy to promote growth and cohesion within the EU – in order to set a clear framework for EU relations with third countries; welcomes the EU Action Plan against migrant smuggling (2015-2020), which envisages closer cooperation with third countries, but underlines that the implementation of a common EU legal migration policy would be instrumental in breaking the business model of smugglers; notes that the EU external migration policies need agreements with third countries to be guided by long-term objectives and by establishing durable partnerships; recalls that any such partnerships should be based on dialogue, common interests and mutual ownership;
Amendment 356 #
2015/2342(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Calls for the establishment of a genuine, value-based common European migration policy – with adequate legal channels for a safe and orderly migration as a sustainable long-term policy to promote growth and cohesion within the EU – in order to set a clear framework for EU relations with third countries; welcomes the EU Action Plan against migrant smuggling (2015-2020), which envisages closer cooperation with third countries, but underlines that the implementation of a common EU legal migration policy would be instrumental in breaking the business model of smugglers;
Amendment 362 #
2015/2342(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 a (new)
Paragraph 11 a (new)
11a. Welcomes the approach that the EU should set itself clear priorities and measurable objectives for any common policies and especially in dealing with third countries; underlines that Parliament should participate in the setting up of these clear objectives; considers that an EU external action based on a common approach will be the only way for a stronger and effective policy; calls for a real unified and coordinated action between the EU and the Member States, as unilateral initiatives, whether in internal or external affairs, can undermine the viability and success of our common policies and interests;
Amendment 393 #
2015/2342(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Expresses concerns regarding the quantitative approach in the new Partnership Framework and the related ‘migration compacts’, which see the ‘measurable increases in the number and rate of returns’ as one of the EU’s main goals, as the number of returns clearly depends on the nature of migration flows and on the situations in the countries of origin; stresses that the short-term objectives of the compacts should focus on how best to address the challenges faced by third countries, including by developing legal migration channels, as a result of which the levels of irregular migration and death tolls in the Mediterranean will decrease; stresses that focusing only on controlling borders with the aim of stopping irregular flows and without facilitating legal avenues for migration often leads to an increase in irregular ways of mobility including the exploitation of migrants and refugees by traffickers and criminal groups, which as a result highly increases their vulnerability;
Amendment 415 #
2015/2342(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Welcomes the high-level dialogues carried out by the VP/HR and the Commission, and in some cases by Member States on behalf of the EU as a whole, as good and effective practices fostering coordination; stresses that coordination should be undertaken by the Commission and the EEAS; calls on the Commission and the EEAS to keep Parliament regularly informed of these dialogues and to report on the exact operational implementation of the Rabat and Khartoum processes and the priority initiatives agreed at the Valletta Summit; notes that the packages designed for priority countries as part of the new Partnership Framework, by the Commission, the EEAS and the Member States, have neither been presented nor debated by the elected representatives of European citizens; denounces this lack of transparency and demands the involvement of the Parliament in the development of the migration compacts and the scrutiny of their implementation, which must ensure the full respect of human rights, international humanitarian law and the EU treaty commitments on development; warns that any policy that contradicts the EU core values is damaging for the EU's credibility and its capacity to influence developments internationally;
Amendment 430 #
2015/2342(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 a (new)
Paragraph 15 a (new)
15a. Underlines that EU assistance and cooperation is tailored to achieve development and growth in third countries, thereby also fostering growth within the EU, and that migration flows are an international reality and should not become an indicator of the performance of EU policies in third countries;
Amendment 433 #
2015/2342(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 b (new)
Paragraph 15 b (new)
15b. Recalls that according to Article 208 of the TFEU, development assistance aims at reducing and eventually eradicating poverty in third countries and not at incentivising them to cooperate on readmission of irregular migrants or forcibly deterring people from moving; recalls in this sense that management of migration flows cannot be a new conditionality for EU assistance and cooperation;
Amendment 434 #
2015/2342(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 c (new)
Paragraph 15 c (new)
15c. Draws the attention to the intention of revising development cooperation programming documents to deliver on the new migration compacts; stresses that this revision needs to be done in line with development effectiveness principles and in dialogue with partner countries; calls for the European Parliament to be fully involved at all stages of the revision, including programming documents part of the European Development Fund (EDF);
Amendment 436 #
2015/2342(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 d (new)
Paragraph 15 d (new)
15d. Calls on the member States to overhaul their development assistance, in line with the 0.7% of GNI commitment, with a view to achieving the sustainable development goals;
Amendment 437 #
2015/2342(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 e (new)
Paragraph 15 e (new)
15e. Calls on the Member States and the Commission to take all the necessary measures to promote faster, cheaper and safer transfer of migrant remittances in both source and recipient countries, including through a reduction of transaction costs as stipulated in the New York Declaration for refugees and Migrants of 19 September 2016;
Amendment 439 #
2015/2342(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Is extremely concerned by the continuing conflict in Syria, in which violence against civilians and violations of international humanitarian law over the past five years have led to the forced displacement of half of the country; expresses its full support to Lebanon and Jordan, which continue to demonstrate extraordinary solidarity in hosting millions of refugees in spite of limited resources; reminds that a great part of these populations continue to live in deprived conditions with none or limited access to legal recognition, health and education systems or job markets; calls on the EU and its Member States to continue and step-up its cooperation and dialogue with Lebanon and Jordan, as with other third host countries, to ensure that, first, refugee populations can enjoy decent living conditions, access to basic services, and are granted rights to free movement and work opportunities, and, second, that funds reach their final objectives; stresses that this should be coupled with assistance to the host communities;
Amendment 446 #
2015/2342(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Is extremely concerned by the continuing conflict in Syria, in which violence against civilians and violations of international humanitarian law over the past five years have led to the forced displacement of half of the country; expresses its full support to Lebanon and Jordan, which continue to demonstrate extraordinary solidarity in hosting millions of refugees in spite of limited resources; is deeply concerned by the fate and the humanitarian situation of the 75 000 people trapped at the Jordanian border in the informal camp of Rukban;
Amendment 452 #
2015/2342(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 a (new)
Paragraph 16 a (new)
16a. Notes that, following the implementation of the political agreement reached by the Member States and Turkey on 16 March, the flows of people reaching frontline Member States has decreased; underlines the concerns regarding this political agreement as stated publicly by international humanitarian organizations, particularly with regard to the respect of international law and human rights; warns against the replication of this model in other countries as it is necessary to take into consideration each country and region's own singularities;
Amendment 459 #
2015/2342(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 b (new)
Paragraph 16 b (new)
16b. Regrets the lack of consultation and transparency in the formulation of the recently signed Joint Way Forward on Migration Issues between Afghanistan and the EU mainly focused on readmissions and which contemplates unlimited returns of Afghan citizens, whether on a voluntary basis or not; is worried about the possible consequences on Afghan asylum-seekers, who in 2016 constitute the second largest national group in the EU applying for asylum; reminds that returns can only take place after due consideration of each individual case in full respect of their rights and calls on the EU and the member States to allocate the necessary resources to speed up current administrative and judicial procedures;
Amendment 463 #
2015/2342(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 c (new)
Paragraph 16 c (new)
16c. Strongly regrets than in the EU migration policy framework and refugee movements response, the EU and its Members States have opted for the conclusion of agreements with third countries, which avoid the parliamentary scrutiny attached to the Community method; calls on the Commission to include at least biannual evaluation mechanism of any political declaration signed with third countries in order to assess the continuation or conclusion of these agreements ; stresses the need for the inclusion of human rights safeguards in any agreements concluded in the framework of migration and refugees policies;
Amendment 466 #
2015/2342(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 d (new)
Paragraph 16 d (new)
16d. Stresses that the EU policy towards Africa is one of the key elements for stability and development in the coming years and decades; considers that the belt of countries running through the Sahel region and the Horn of Africa, as well as areas of instability to its north and south should remain in the EU focus; highlights the link between development, security and migration and calls for closer cooperation in conflict prevention and management, as well as in addressing the root causes of destabilisation, forced displacement and irregular migration, promoting resilience, economic and equal opportunities and preventing human rights' abuses; considers that the EU must play a central role in the stabilisation of Libya, also as a means to stop the on- going human rights abuses affecting Libyans, refugees and migrants;
Amendment 467 #
2015/2342(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 e (new)
Paragraph 16 e (new)
16e. Condemns the increasing criminalisation of migration at the expense of the human rights of the people concerned, and the ill-treatment and arbitrary detention of refugees in third countries; calls on the VP/HR and the EEAS to address this issue, including in the course of its human right dialogues and in justice, freedom and security subcommittees and to develop protection capabilities in third countries of transit;
Amendment 477 #
2015/2342(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 a (new)
Paragraph 17 a (new)
17a. Underlines that the EUR 3.35 billion earmarked for the new European Fund for Sustainable Development (EFSD) as part of the EIP correspond to over 5% of the total funds available from EDF, DCI and European Neighbourhood Instrument (ENI) under the multiannual financial framework (MFF); calls on the Commission to provide more details regarding this estimation, the expected impact, and to indicate on which assumption it expects Member States, other donors and private partners to contribute by up to 44 billion to it, while some Member States have yet to contribute to current Trust Funds;
Amendment 511 #
2015/2342(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 a (new)
Paragraph 19 a (new)
19a. Expresses concerns that the 2017 EU draft budget foresees an increase in the management of migration flows or internal security initiatives at the expenses of EU cohesion funds and action in the world;
Amendment 513 #
2015/2342(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 b (new)
Paragraph 19 b (new)
19b. Welcomes and supports the initiatives of the European Investment Bank to sustain economic resilience in the EU's Southern Neighbourhood and the Western Balkans regions through projects that lead to job creation, economic resilience and poverty reduction in line with the European Union's external policies;
Amendment 540 #
2015/2342(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21 a (new)
Paragraph 21 a (new)
21a. Welcomes the deployment of European Migration Liaison Officers to priority countries as a first step to reinforce the EU's cooperation with third countries in the field of migration; recommends the reinforcement of staff for Justice and Home Affairs within the EU Delegations with a clear mandate to develop coordination within the Member States;
Amendment 543 #
2015/2342(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21 b (new)
Paragraph 21 b (new)
21b. Underlines the need for a decentralised approach instead of carrying on with a centralised approach from Brussels, by making better use of EU Delegations - which have become in a very short period of time a tool of great value -; and applying greater flexibility and shorter programming period especially for countries at risk; calls for the appointment of regional coordinators with the capacity to lead on development and cooperation and external relations to ensure a coherent approach based on the local reality on the ground;
Amendment 544 #
2015/2342(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21 c (new)
Paragraph 21 c (new)
21c. Recommends the promotion, with the support of the EU, of information campaigns in third countries to inform citizens of their mobility rights and obligations and alert them of the risks they could face during their journey - particularly with regards to smugglers and traffickers - in order to facilitate the most informed decision;
Amendment 545 #
2015/2342(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21 d (new)
Paragraph 21 d (new)
21d. Demands that twinning programmes and TAIEX action be used better, not simply for exchanges of best practices and training but for development and cooperation with special effort to countries under pressure;
Amendment 546 #
2015/2342(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21 e (new)
Paragraph 21 e (new)
21e. Stresses that targeted support based on local situation is a key element to an efficient and results-oriented policy, and that such support should be negotiated with third countries; calls on the Commission and the Member States to develop clear and measurable objectives to be implemented by the financial instruments including Trust Funds, in a coherent and coordinated way;
Amendment 61 #
2015/2272(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Subheading 1
Subheading 1
– Defend European states, societies and valuesCitizens and Members States and promote the values and interests of the European Union
Amendment 67 #
2015/2272(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Notes that the primary objective of the EU must be to guarantee the security of its citizens and of its territoryuropean Union is to ensure the prosperity and the security of its citizens and territory, as well as to guarantee democracy, the promotion of sustainable development, the defence of peace and human rights, and the fight against poverty; stresses that no European state can face the current security challenges on its own, which clearly demonstrate that external and internal security are closely linked. The EU must be a strong player in the world to ensure the good governance of globalization. To do this, the EU should have secured basic capabilities to respond to crisis of any nature and engage decisively in the international fight against terrorism and illegal trafficking in all forms, while safeguarding itsour values and our societal model and pursuing itsour fundamental interests. The EU must therefore ensure both its internal and its external resilience, its capacity to anticipate, pre-empt and resolve predictable threats and to be prepared to take swift action on unpredictable threats, and its capacity to recover from various types of attack, as well as safeguarding security of supply of energy and raw materials;
Amendment 68 #
2015/2272(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Notes that the primarymain objective of the EU must be to guarantee the security of its citizens and of its territoryEuropean Union is to ensure the prosperity and the security of its citizens and territory, as well as to guarantee democracy, the promotion of sustainable development, the defence of peace and human rights, and the fight against poverty. The EU must be a strong player in the world to ensure the good governance of globalization. To do this, the EU should have secured basic capabilities to respond to crisis of any nature. The EU must engage decisively in the international fight against terrorism and illegal trafficking in all forms. All that while safeguarding itsour values and our societal model and pursuing itsour fundamental interests. The EU must therefore ensure both its internal and its external resilience, its capacity to anticipate, pre-empt and resolve predictable threats and to be prepared to take swift action on unpredictable threats, and its capacity to recover from various types of attack, as well as safeguarding security of supply of energy and raw materials;
Amendment 100 #
2015/2272(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. NotStresses that in future the EU and its Members States will have to rely less on the United States and take greatermust take full responsibility for their own collective security and territorial defencedefence, including citizens, territory, interests and values. Calls on the EU and the Member States, therefore, to improvestep up their strategic autonomy regarding defence capabilities and capacities, in order to be prepared to respond to the broad spectrum of civilian and, military and hybrid threats and risks, in full complementarity with NATO; notes that the EU and Member States must use CSDP to deal with the collective security challenges coming from several directions, to merge internal and external considerations posed by those threats and risks and to integrate a civilian-military approach in the collective preparedness and response;
Amendment 121 #
2015/2272(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Highlights the urgent need for the EU and Member States to assess which critical infrastructures, chains and strategic industries and services, including cyber systems in national administrations, have been let to pass under the control of foreign entities and powers in a way which can endanger Europe's strategic autonomy;
Amendment 123 #
2015/2272(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 b (new)
Paragraph 2 b (new)
2b. Believes that is it strategic for the defence of the Union to ensure its Security of Supply and stresses the importance of articulated work between the European Commission and the European Defence Agency (EDA), together with implementation by Member States of the 2009 Defence Package directives in the field of defence procurement; reiterates the need for Member States to invest in Pooling and Sharing initiatives to ensure that the necessary security and defence capacities are in fact available, avoid duplications, enforce interoperability of systems and create economies of scale, saving resources and thereby promoting European industries; stresses furthermore that greater articulation with NATO, namely in the framework of its Smart Defence initiative, is desirable and necessary;
Amendment 127 #
2015/2272(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Urges the EU in consequence to enhance coherent and structured cooperation on defence R&D (research, the i and development), namely via projects in the framework of Programme Horizon 2020; calls for the development of a functional European Defence, Technological and Industrial bBase and cyber defence through pooling and sharing, in order to use defence budgets more efficiently. The European Defence Agency’s role needs to be strengthened and its resources increased to enable it to act more effectively. Member States should take more responsibility for building European capabilities and increase their military research expenditure through the EDA. Furthermore, a true European intelligence and forecasting capacity needs to be developed(EDTIB),including in cyber security and defence, namely through pooling and sharing and other cooperative projects; calls for reinforcement but more transparent and accountable use of security and defence budgets, the only way to reassure citizens also of a more efficient use; believes that EDA's mandate needs to be strengthened and its resources increased to enable it to act as a crucial expertise hub for Member States on their collective security and defence;
Amendment 140 #
2015/2272(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Strongly believes that there is an urgent need to develop a true European intelligence and forecasting capacity; notes that the existing intelligence and information services within the national and EU systems have proved to be uncoordinated, ill-resourced in human intelligence (namely lacking languages, cyber and social media expertise) and perversely missing adequate democratic control; is of the view that inefficiency is mostly due to an obsolete and self- defeating reluctance by Member States in sharing information and intelligence among EU partners; calls for leadership and political will to ensure swift operation of a single effective intelligence and crisis structure in Brussels, under the authority of the HR/VP, and coordination with national intelligence structures, civilian and military; urges Member States to review national intelligence structures to avoid internal rivalry, facilitate European coordination and ensure democratic oversight;
Amendment 148 #
2015/2272(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. BDemands the establishment of a permanent EU HQ to improve military crisis management capability, ensure contingency planning and interoperability of forces and equipment and to run and coordinate CSDP operations; believes that a principal objective should be for the EU to move towards voluntary joint defence forces and the framingdevelopment of a common security and defence policyculture which will ultimately lead to a common defence. Supports, therefore, the drafting of a White paper on EU Defence, thereby updating the Helsinki Headline Goal from 1999 structure; calls Member States to reinforce defence cooperation collectively, bilaterally or in regional clusters, namely via common education, training and exercises; supports, therefore, the drafting of a White paper on EU Defence, thereby updating both the Civilian and the Military Helsinki Headline Goals and focusing on methods for reforming CSDP capability development, stepping up peer pressure, assessment and accountability;
Amendment 167 #
2015/2272(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Notes the vital importance of strengthening EU-NATO cooperation, and supports the establishment of European forces which complement NATO in territorial defence and are able to conduct intervention operations autonomously beyond the EU’s borderwhich should guarantee the coordination between operations of European forces and NATO interventions in territorial defence; stresses that CSDP is not in competition with NATO, but actually is the only way to reinforce the European pillar of NATO and to ensure that European Members of NATO actually live up to their NATO commitments;
Amendment 184 #
2015/2272(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Supports a further deepening of the efficient governance of global common domains such as sea, air, space andnd sees the urgent need of efficient governance of global common domains such as sea, air, space and cyberspace; believes that the EU and its Member States should position themselves to influence the debate and steer action in the global fora, such as the UN, on the governance of those domains where EU strategic interests and security unfold; considers that the EU should steer global governance of the seas, not only for security interests but also for economic and commercial reasons, as outlined in the objectives set out in the European Maritime Security Strategy; notes, furthermore, that the EU has great responsibility and vital urgency in promoting governance of the cyber space globally, namely in light of cyber threats, mass surveillance and other threats to fundamental freedoms and to its own strategic and security interests that stem either from absence of regulation or from fragmented and excessive regulation and dominance of the cyber space by other powers;
Amendment 194 #
2015/2272(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Subheading 2
Subheading 2
– Stabilise Europe’s widerHelp bring peace and the rule of the law to the neighbourhood
Amendment 198 #
2015/2272(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Believes that in order to gainbe more effective and credibilityle as a global security and foreign policy actor, the EU should take greater responsibility and focus on filling the security vacuum in its neighbourhood and among our neighbours’' neighbours; notes that EU security itself is intrinsically linked to a European strategy to resolve conflicts in the neighbourhood and to create conditions for stability and prosperity based on the rule of law and respect for human rights, therefore addressing the root causes of the current wars and conflicts, migratory flows and refugee crisis, directly impacting the EU;
Amendment 222 #
2015/2272(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Is of the opinion that in order to build stability and peace, the EU shouldpromote human security, the rule of the law, respect for human rights and democratisation, the EU should reflect upon and review its own economic, social, financial, trade, energy and other policies which are neither fostering growth nor job creation and are actually helping breed inequalities, social resentment and political instability in Europe, its neighbourhood and beyond; believes that the EU must keep up its enlargement commitments and continueintensify cooperation with very closely associated countries within the context of the newly revised European Neighbourhood Policy (ENP); recalls that according to Article 49 TEU any European state may apply to become a member of the European Union, provided it adheres to, while demanding compliance and assisting in reforms to fulfil the Copenhagen criteria where enlargement processes are in place and incorporate a multi-stakeholder approach, involving local and regional governments and civil society; thinks that the EU should further promote the values enshrined in the Copenhagen criteria abeyond the principlocess of democracy and respect for fundamental freedoms and human and minority rights, and ensures the rule of law; enlargement, bringing awareness among the interested states to the fact that assuming them is in their own interest, for their own modernisation and for the benefit of their citizens;
Amendment 233 #
2015/2272(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. CallsVehemently believes that the current refugee crisis and migrant flows demand an European holistic approach and urgent concerted action, employing both external and internal instruments, with due consideration of the impact of EU economic and financial policies in the neighbourhood's governance and social and political stability; believes that the EU already identified effective responses via the European Security Agenda and the European Agenda on Migration, but their implementation on the ground is dramatically poor and slow; Calls, therefore, for sustainable management of asylum and migration policies on the basis of common principles and solidarity, taking full advantage and reinforcing the Schengen system, instead of undermining it; in this context, askexpects the Commission to propose effective and sustainable solutions; believes that in this regard the EU should promodeeply regrets the fact that, to this day, Member States have failed to deliver on legal obligations and promises of better a more practical and comprehensive approach to assistance in Africand joint management of refugee influx, relocation and protection of refugees and asylum seekers upon arrival to the EU; believes that cooperation with third countries and financial assistance to contain and manage the influx of refugees in Europe, namely through assistance to Turkey and the African Trust Fund, should not disregard the role of some of those countries in producing asylum seekers and migrants due to internal conflict, political repression and bad governance;
Amendment 255 #
2015/2272(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Believes that inclusive multilateral diplomacy under the coordination and leadership of the VP/HR is a crucial tool in conflict resolution in the neighbourhood; believes that more links andand crisis management in the neighbourhood and globally; stresses that more strategic direction, consistency and positive synergies need to be madeveloped between diplomacy and home affairsexternal action policies, on one hand, and internal policies and home affairs at the EU level, on the other;
Amendment 271 #
2015/2272(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Believes that the EU should be a constructive and resilient global actor with a regional focus and aspire to be a ‘rule- maker’, establishing efficient multilateral global governancecontributing to an efficient multilateral global governance; believes that the EU should trigger reform of the United Nations Security Council to better reflect current realities and effectively act as the ultimate regulator for peace and security; reiterates its belief that the Union should hold a permanent seat in a reformed UNSC and calls on those Member States who still hold permanent seats in that body to rotate and hold one seat to the EU and ensure that they represent the EU's views and interests by coordinating their positions with the HR/VP and other Member States;
Amendment 287 #
2015/2272(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 a (new)
Paragraph 11 a (new)
11a. Takes the view that the EU, as a global actor, has a key role to uphold the principles enshrined in international human rights law, in particular the principles of universality and indivisibility of human rights; thinks therefore that human rights must be meaningfully integrated into the new Global Strategy, which should be seized as an opportunity to address today's lack of systematic mainstreaming of the EU's existing human rights policy and the urgent need for the highest level political backing for the full implementation of the EU Strategic Framework, Human Rights Guidelines and the Action Plan on human rights and democracy; highlights in this regard the need to always consult EU, member state and third country civil society to enable the experience and expertise of practitioners and human rights defenders to inform and sharpen EU foreign and security policy; calls on the EU and Member States to ensure that EU foreign policy adopts a strategic approach on human rights, emphasizing concrete actions and outcomes and demonstrating coherence in the EU's engagement on human rights across different countries and regions, regardless of the security, foreign policy, trade, energy, aid or other concerns;
Amendment 301 #
2015/2272(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Calls on the EU institutions and Member States to pursue the comprehensive / joined-up / integral approach in their external action and to take account of the inextricable link between internal and external security; in this regards, calls on the EU to focus more on building synergies between security, development, trade, energy, and EU external action;
Amendment 312 #
2015/2272(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Highlights the need for a political will in the Member States to make more use of constructive abstentions in the Council on CFSP/CSDP issues in order to create momentum in this area (variable geometry), and supports the establishment of the Council of Defence Ministers format, as well as regular European Council meetings on defence; believes that willing Member States should also make use of the possibility of moving towards Permanent Structured Cooperation in Defence (PESCO);
Amendment 322 #
2015/2272(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Supports the principle that EU Member States should commit to using 2 % of their GDP for defence expenditure by 2024 in order to attain a higher degree of defence capabilitypreparedness and to ensure that they together possess the necessary and adequate civilian and military capabilities to implement the objectives and missions of the CFSP/CSDP;
Amendment 345 #
2015/2272(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Notes that the Union’'s prosperity is determined by its capacity to stay competitive and to profit from a high- paced global economy. The EU must use all its policy tools in a coherent manner to create favourable external conditions for the sustainable growth of the European economy with full employment and the sustainability of the European social model. The EU must be an engaged and active actor, promoting free and fair trade and investment, secure trade channels and increased market access throughout the world, and safeguarding the stability of the global financial system, by actively promoting common high standard regulation, which serves the real economy and not speculation, inequality, illicit financial lows, corruption and organised crime;
Amendment 358 #
2015/2272(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Notes that in order to attain the above objectives, the EU must deepen its partnerships with other global and regional actors and its partnerships with non-state actors and civil society; stresses, in this regard, that the EU must step up the dialogue and genuine engagement with human rights defenders, political prisoners, and civil society actors who often promote EU values in extremely difficult circumstances;
Amendment 363 #
2015/2272(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Emphasises that the EU must continue and reinforce its efforts to promote sustainable economic development and resilience in its neighbourhood and in regions that are critical to EU interests; believes that sustainable and lasting development can only be achieved if peace, the rule of law, respect for human rights and human security in general are nurtured; considers, therefore, that the links between security and development are undeniable and that EU action must endorse a comprehensive approach, integrating tools to fight corruption and illicit financial flows, which are drivers of inequality and conflict;
Amendment 377 #
2015/2272(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Emphasises that the Global Strategy should be revised every five years, in synchrony with the new European Parliament and the new Commission, which would allow verification of whether its objectives and priorities still fitted the threats and security environment and enable the new VP/HR to engage in a revision;
Amendment 14 #
2015/2258(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Supports the recommendations that the EU achieve a human rights-based approach to disability in situations of risk and emergency; strongly urges the mainstreaming of disabled peoples’ human rights in EU migration and refugee policies, giving an appropriate answer to their specific needs in situations of risk and humanitarian emergency;
Amendment 19 #
2015/2258(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4 a. Reminds that women and girls with disabilities experience double discrimination and are often at greater risk of suffering violence, abuse, maltreatment or exploitation; strongly supports the recommendation to mainstream a gender perspective in all EU's disability strategies, including its external policies and action;
Amendment 4 #
2015/2104(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 1 a (new)
Citation 1 a (new)
– having regard to articles 3 (5), 21, 23, 34 and 41 (1) of the Treaty of the European Union,
Amendment 8 #
2015/2104(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 1 b (new)
Citation 1 b (new)
– having regards to the declaration from the Durban World Conference 2001 against Racism, Racial Discrimination, Xenophobia and Related Intolerance,
Amendment 14 #
2015/2104(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 2 a (new)
Citation 2 a (new)
– having regard to UNGA resolution 65/275 on the participation of the European Union in the work of the United Nations, adopted on 3 May 2011,
Amendment 16 #
2015/2104(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 2 b (new)
Citation 2 b (new)
– having regard to the Council conclusions of 22 June 2015 on the EU Priorities at the United Nations and the 70th United Nations General Assembly,
Amendment 18 #
2015/2104(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas the EU and the United Nations share the same fundamental values; whereas the future of the European Union is linked with global development, human rights, peace and security; whereas the challenges EU faces need global solutions and global issues need European action;
Amendment 25 #
2015/2104(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C
Recital C
C. whereas the EU safeguards its values, fundamental interests, security, independence and integrity and acts for preserving peace, preventing conflicts and strengthening international security and human rights, in accordance with the principles of the United Nations Charter and the Helsinki Final Act of 1975, and with the aims of the Charter of Paris for a New Europe adopted in 1990; whereas the EU is part of the collective UN security system, also as one of the regional arrangements foreseen under Chapter VIII of the Charter;
Amendment 32 #
2015/2104(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital F
Recital F
F. whereas the EU strengthens the foundation of social sustainability by consolidating, supporting and promoting democracy, the rule of law, human rights, gender equality and the principles of international law;
Amendment 45 #
2015/2104(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital K
Recital K
Amendment 71 #
2015/2104(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital P
Recital P
P. whereas humankind has common values and interests; whereas there should be a fair share of the burden and the benefits when solving common problems and promoting common goals and values;
Amendment 78 #
2015/2104(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital R
Recital R
R. whereas the United Nations Charter, signed 70 years ago in San Francisco, is based on the common values and interests of humankind; whereas the United Nations is the only universal and democratically governed global organization;
Amendment 80 #
2015/2104(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital S
Recital S
S. whereas, the main goal after World War II was maintaining peace and security; whereas the promotion of economic and social development and human rights had a central place in the Charter; whereas environmental concerns have emerged on the agenda of the UN since the early 1970's; whereas in the Rio Conference (UNCED) in 1992, development and environmental policies were merged into a combination of effective poverty reduction and promotion of sustainable development all over the world;
Amendment 89 #
2015/2104(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital W
Recital W
Amendment 94 #
2015/2104(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital Y
Recital Y
Y. whereas the EU and its Member States have a crucial role in promoting the principles and goals of the United Nations and in solving the common problems of humankind; whereas on the other hand Europe needs global partners in solving its own problems in areas like security, the protection of the environment, immigrationhuman rights and safeguarding the right to asylum, and solving financial instabilities;
Amendment 135 #
2015/2104(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Supports EU's efforts to promote the reform of the UN system and of its bodies and organs to make it more adapted to address the multi-sectorial challenges the world has to face today; this should include the comprehensive reform of the UN Security Council as well as the revitalisation of the work of the General Assembly and the improved coordination and coherence of the action of all UN Institutions with the final target of efficiency, effectiveness, transparency and accountability;
Amendment 185 #
2015/2104(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Calls onfor further development of preventive and early warning tools and enhanced mediation capabilities of the UN, and onfor more precise mandates that include a human rights based approach and clear exit strategies for peacebuilding and peacekeeping operations; encourages the EU member states to support more substantially peacebuilding and peacekeeping operations in Europe's neighbourhood and calls on the EU to strengthen its mediation efforts in conflict resolution; bearing in mind the recent atrocities and human rights violations perpetrated by some extremist groups and other atrocities, urges the Security Council to define an ambitious set of tools and means to ensure effective prevention of these atrocities;
Amendment 195 #
2015/2104(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Requests the EU to support the strengthening of the coherence, synergies and complementarities between the reviews of peace operations, of the UN peacebuilding architecture and of UNSC Resolution 1325 on Women, Peace and Security; stresses the importance of women's equal and full participation as active agents in the prevention and resolution of conflicts, peace negotiations, peace-building, peacekeeping, humanitarian response and in post- conflict reconstruction; in this context welcomes that the Commission has reviewed its humanitarian aid policy which now states that international humanitarian law and/or human rights law may justify providing safe abortions to female war rape victims;
Amendment 196 #
2015/2104(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 b (new)
Paragraph 4 b (new)
4b. Welcomes EU's commitment towards greater responsibility and transparency in arms trade and supports the promotion of the universalisation and full implementation of the Arms Trade Treaty as well as the implementation of the outcome of the First Conference of States; requests the EU to continue to promote the Treaty on the Non- proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT) as the cornerstone of the global nuclear non-proliferation regime as being the essential foundation for nuclear disarmament in accordance with Article VI of the NPT; further requests the EU to actively take steps towards global disarmament;
Amendment 197 #
2015/2104(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 c (new)
Paragraph 4 c (new)
4c. Encourages the EU to promote a broad definition of the human security concept, bringing it more closely with human rights, gender equality and human development;
Amendment 198 #
2015/2104(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 d (new)
Paragraph 4 d (new)
4d. Takes the view that the Union must uphold the Responsibility to Protect principle, operationalising it and putting more emphasis on prevention, also by ensuring that all UN departments and agencies working with development, peace building, development and human rights integrate better their capacities with a view to provide early warning and avoid atrocities;
Amendment 199 #
2015/2104(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 e (new)
Paragraph 4 e (new)
4e. Stresses that the empowerment and human rights of women and girls must be at the core of the post-2015 agenda, as these are essential elements for progress on poverty eradication and sustainable development; Recommends the EU to play an active role in the forthcoming Global Women's Summit which will aim to enhance the implementation of the Beijing Platform for Action, promote new political commitments in achieving post- 2015 agenda in women development; the promotion, protection and fulfilment of all human rights and to the full and effective implementation of the Beijing Platform for Action and the Programme of Action of the ICPD and the outcomes of their review conferences and remain committed to sexual and reproductive health and rights;
Amendment 200 #
2015/2104(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 f (new)
Paragraph 4 f (new)
4f. Takes note of the fact that since the United Nations was established in 1945 the organisation has not had a female Secretary General; calls on the EU to encourage and promote female candidates for the position;
Amendment 201 #
2015/2104(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 g (new)
Paragraph 4 g (new)
4g. Underlines the need for the EU to promote the mainstreaming of gender equality in all bodies of the UN; calls on the EU to support UN Women in taking into account discrimination based on gender identity and gender expression;
Amendment 202 #
2015/2104(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 h (new)
Paragraph 4 h (new)
4h. Underlines the importance for the EU to continue to actively promote equality and non-discrimination; welcomes the first-ever UN Security council meeting on LGBTI rights that took place on 24 August 2015 condemning the attacks and killings of LGBTI people in the Middle East by ISIS; Encourages the UN Security Council to further take into account violations of LGBTI rights;
Amendment 203 #
2015/2104(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 i (new)
Paragraph 4 i (new)
4i. Recalls the EUs position on zero tolerance for death penalty; Underlines the importance for the EU to continue to advance the moratorium on death penalty;
Amendment 204 #
2015/2104(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 j (new)
Paragraph 4 j (new)
4j. Supports the EUs efforts to reach an ambitious and legally binding agreement at the UN Climate Change Conference in Paris 2015; further stresses that the implementation of COP21 outcomes should follow swiftly;
Amendment 205 #
2015/2104(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 k (new)
Paragraph 4 k (new)
4k. Requests the EU to participate actively in the debate on the term "climate refugee", including its possible legal definition in international law or in any legally binding international agreements;
Amendment 206 #
2015/2104(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 l (new)
Paragraph 4 l (new)
4l. Requests the EU to continue its strong support to the International Criminal Court as well as strengthening and expanding the relationship between the ICC and the UN, in particular the UN Security Council; recalls that primary responsibility for bringing offenders to justice lies with states themselves and supports ICC jurisdiction where national authorities are unable or unwilling to genuinely prosecute the most serious crimes of concern to the international community;
Amendment 207 #
2015/2104(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 m (new)
Paragraph 4 m (new)
4m. Calls on the EU to work towards that the UN recognises the historical fact of the Roma Holocaust During World War II and establishes 2 August as the International Roma Holocaust Memorial Day; encourages the UN to address anti- gypsyism as a special kind of racism directed towards Roma; Footnote. (In its resolution of 8 April 2014 the Parliament established a European Roma Holocaust Memorial Day. The resolution was forwarded to the United Nations.)
Amendment 243 #
2015/2104(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Considers that this Council should also have a strong coordinative role in all other fields in the UN System but security; in light of the recurring human catastrophes linked to illegal migrations, itariand considering that sustainable development of the countries of origin could facilitate in the long run a drying up of illegal migration flowrisis linked to refugees, is of the conviction that this Council should coordinate the work of all agencies related to this concern;
Amendment 250 #
2015/2104(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. Takes the view that the challenges presented by the humanitarian crisis linked to refugees, are issues which need to be managed in a comprehensive way, in a spirit of solidarity within the EU and in close cooperation with the UN and its agencies;
Amendment 47 #
2015/2095(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Calls on the EU and its Member States, in the face of current and future migration crises, to award top priority to a humanitarian response that seeks always to ensure the protection, safety and dignity of the migrant population; believes that this response, based on respect for human rights, must reflect the scale of each crisis, and may include the opening of human corridors that enable those affected to access humanitarian aid;
Amendment 80 #
2015/2095(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Calls on the EU and the Member States, within the framework of a common asylum policy, to promote the creation of secure entry mechanisms for asylum seekers, including the introduction of a humanitarian visa which, since it could be issued in third countries, would constitute a safe, legal and supervised means of entry for such asylum seekers;
Amendment 150 #
2015/2095(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Considers that migrant children are particularly vulnerable, especially when they are unaccompanied; recalls that unaccompanied children are above all children and that child protection, rather than immigration policies, must be the leading principle when dealing with them, thus respecting the core principle of the best interests of the child;
Amendment 168 #
2015/2095(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 f (new)
Paragraph 6 f (new)
6f. The EU should have a centralised European asylum system, organized by the European Commission to deal with these requests and therefore facilitate and speed up the fairly shared distribution of refugees needed among all EU countries. The current situation in Hungary with regard to Austria and Germany shows the embarrassing lack of any coordination and coherent action among EU countries, increasing the chaos and worsening this critical situation. Since it is a huge and complex crisis the EU and its Member States should give a better response to the crisis;
Amendment 96 #
2015/2063(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Asks the Commission to develop plans, together with the Member States plans, to introduce in the educational system contents to strengthen the convictions of students in order to avoid the influence of radical content and hinder the uptake by the networks that help terrorist groups;
Amendment 106 #
2015/2063(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 b (new)
Paragraph 6 b (new)
6b. The Commission together with the Member States, and in cooperation with local authorities of the areas most affected by recruitment of future members terrorist organizations, should develop plans to facilitate the reintegration of people at risk of being captured and for those who have been able to return;
Amendment 23 #
2015/2051(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Reaffirms the essential need to protect humanitarian workers in the field, which are increasingly becoming a target in conflicts; encourages the international community to redouble its efforts to ensure the unimpeded access of humanitarian aid to all the populations at risk;
Amendment 218 #
2015/2002(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Regrets the limited resources allocated to the EU’s cooperation with its partners within its neighbourhood, notably in comparison with other stakeholders; calls on the EU and Member States to increase these resources and ensure that they are distributed fairly and effectively between the Southern and Eastern neighbourhood, in line with the principle of flexibility;
Amendment 330 #
2015/2002(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Underlines the continuous need to focus on strengthening and consolidating democracy, the rule of law, the independence of the justice system, respect for minorities and diversity; highlights that capacity-building in national institutions, including their national assemblies, together with support for civil society, pro- democracy groups, trade unions and political parties, will enhance political dialogue and pluralism;
Amendment 379 #
2015/2002(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Stresses the need to implement conditionality in relation to reform processes; emphasises that the EU cannot compromise its fundamental values and should avoid creating double standards; stresses that countries that are making progress in implementing reforms and following Europefor economic and policytical development should be granted more substantial support;
Amendment 410 #
2015/2002(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Notes that security and stability are basic concerns in the neighbourhood and that current developments in the region call for a strong security component in the ENP, which has regrettably been missing to date; takes the view that democracy and the rule of law are the best guarantee of a lasting climate of security and stability;
Amendment 426 #
2015/2002(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
Paragraph 21
21. Calls for closer coordination between the ENP and wider Common Foreign and Security Policy (CFSP) and Common Security and Defence Policy (CSDP) activities, addressing different aspects of the security of ENP countries and of the EU; calls on the EU institutions to ensure coherence between the different policies;
Amendment 441 #
2015/2002(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23
Paragraph 23
23. Calls for the revised policy to support partner countries in building proper state structures to deal with security issues, such as effective law enforcement, intelligence and security, which ensure respect for human rights and should be accompanied by proper parliamentary oversight; stresses that the EU should engage in areas such as security sector reform in order to combat terrorism as effectively as possible;
Amendment 559 #
2015/2002(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 31
Paragraph 31
31. Calls for the EU to explore and identify, together with its partners, priorities for integration in different policy fields, such as economic development, infrastructure and regional development, the environment, competition policies, SMEs, migration, security, energy and energy efficiency, with the aim of creating an area of prosperity and good neighbourliness; stresses the importance of consulting non-government figures, such as civil society and minority representatives;
Amendment 581 #
2015/2002(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 33
Paragraph 33
33. Stresses the importance of free movement of people, and supports enhancing visa facilitation and visa liberalisation within the neighbourhood, particularly for students, young people and researchers; calls on the Commission, in cooperation with the Member States, to further enhance mobility partnerships within the neighbourhood and develop possibilities for circular migration schemes, which would encourage and reward regular migrants; calls on the Commission to step up its efforts to negotiate readmission agreements between the EU and its partners;
Amendment 604 #
2015/2002(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 34
Paragraph 34
34. Notes that high unemployment, social exclusion and poverty, combined with the low political participation of women, are root causes of instability, and demands engagement beyond the Deep and Comprehensive Free Trade Areas (DCFTAs); takes the view that the DCFTAs should be sensitive to the different levels of socio-economic development in the neighbouring countries;
Amendment 644 #
2015/2002(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 41
Paragraph 41
41. Considers that the visibility of EU assistance should be enhanced through the European External Action Service and the Member State authorities in order to make clear to the populations of the partner countries and the EU Member States the benefits of EU support;
Amendment 649 #
2015/2002(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 42
Paragraph 42
Amendment 4 #
2014/2229(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 12 a (new)
Citation 12 a (new)
- having regard to the conclusions of the Foreign Affairs Council of 17 November 2014 on the Middle East Peace Process,
Amendment 113 #
2014/2229(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Notes the allocation of EUR one billion under the EU strategy entitled 'Elements of an EU Regional Strategy for Syria and Iraq as well as the Da'esh threat' , under which EUR 400 million has been earmarked for humanitarian aid; calls for special attention to be given to Jordan and Lebanonwelcomes the attempts to tailor EU humanitarian assistance to gender and age specific needs; calls for special attention to be given to Jordan and Lebanon and recognizes their efforts in hosting and assisting refugees; stresses the importance that these two countries facilitate refugees' safe passage into their territories and respect the principle of non refoulement; is concerned that, as a result of extreme poverty and deprivation, refugee camps may become a hotbed of radicalisation; welcomes the funds for host populations under the new strategy and under the Instrument contributing to Stability and Peace (IcSP);
Amendment 120 #
2014/2229(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Notes the continuous increase of asylum applications from Syria and Iraq and calls on the EU member states to step up their efforts in hosting asylum seekers and in swiftly addressing the stock of pending cases;
Amendment 149 #
2014/2229(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Stresses also the importance of regional dialogue with Turkey and Iran; stresses the need to reintegrate Iran into the international community once it has provided definitive assurances and cast- iron guarantees of its intention to develop nuclear energy for civilian purposes only; welcomes the recent agreement reached by the EU3+3 and Iran on the latter's nuclear programme and hopes to see it translated into a final comprehensive agreement by the agreed deadline;
Amendment 171 #
2014/2229(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Recalls the need to put in place the conditions for a resumption of peace talks between Israel and the Palestinian Authority for a lasting settlement of the conflict based on a two-state solution enabling both countries to live side by side in peace and security in accordance with international law; welcomes the 2002 peace initiatives and calls on the LAS countries to put them into effect; calls on international donors to honour the commitments made by them at the Cairo Conference of October 2014;
Amendment 259 #
2014/2229(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 a (new)
Paragraph 14 a (new)
14 a. Stresses the importance that, in its fight against terrorism, the Government of Egypt respects basic human rights and political freedoms, halts the systematic arrest of peaceful protestors and activists and upholds the right to a fair trial; notes that it would welcome a ban on the death penalty that could benefit those members of political and social organisations that have been recently condemned;
Amendment 260 #
2014/2229(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 b (new)
Paragraph 14 b (new)
14b. Expresses its concern at the deterioration of the security situation in Yemen and at the resulting worsening of the country's humanitarian crisis; supports the UN in its efforts to resume negotiations between parties and provide the country with power-sharing structures that are sensitive to the needs and concerns of all groups;
Amendment 2 #
2013/0420(NLE)
Draft legislative resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. GDeclines to gives its consent to conclusion of the Protocol;
Amendment 49 #
2007/2268(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a (new). Points out that additional measures have been taken on women’s rights, specifically on equal opportunities; insists, however, that women’s protection against all forms of violence must be increased;
Amendment 53 #
2007/2268(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a (new). Calls for further progress in the area of reform of public administration; the Civil Service Law is gradually being implemented and the process of decentralisation has continued without interruption;
Amendment 56 #
2007/2268(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 b (new)
Paragraph 6 b (new)
6b (new). Welcomes the start of preparations for implementing the Police Law, full and effective application of which is a crucial challenge and constitutes a key priority for European Association;
Amendment 85 #
2007/2268(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 a (new)
Paragraph 11 a (new)
11a (new). Points out, with regard to the International Criminal Court, that the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia has signed a bilateral immunity agreement with the United States which is in line neither with the joint position nor the relevant guidelines of the EU; therefore urges the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia to take the necessary steps to deal with this matter;
Amendment 49 #
2007/2267(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. Commends Croatia on its Constitutional Law On National Minorities and the progress made in this area; nevertheless, urges Croatia to continue promoting a spirit of tolerance vis-à-vis the Serb minority and to take appropriate measures to protect those who may be the target of threats or acts of discrimination, hostility or violence;
Amendment 50 #
2007/2267(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 b (new)
Paragraph 7 b (new)
7b. Welcomes the fact. that greater attention is being paid to the Roma minority; is concerned, however, at the precarious conditions under which they live and the continual discrimination they suffer in areas such as employment, housing or education; with this in mind, calls for greater efforts to be made to devise and carry out a global strategy to combat all forms of discrimination;
Amendment 58 #
2007/2267(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Calls for the sustainable reintegration of wartime refugees, and points out in this respect the need for the development and timely implementation of housing, employment and social measures for refugees which are commensurate with the challenge, since progress has been limited; stresses the need to step up efforts to ensure the validation of pension rights as part of the social and economic conditions needed to ensure the sustainable return of refugees;
Amendment 71 #
2007/2267(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 a (new)
Paragraph 13 a (new)
13a. Commends Croatia on the continual progress it has made in the field of regional cooperation and at the same time urges it to continue on this path in the field of good neighbourly relations, since both these areas are crucial for European integration;
Amendment 18 #
2007/2217(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
Amendment 26 #
2007/2217(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Welcomes the positive experience of its election observation delegations in the framework of EU EOMs, to which they provide an important added value giving political weightlegitimacy to their conclusions and reinforcing their visibility, but stresses that the credibility of those conclusions depends on the rigorous application of the methodology throughout the whole observation process;
Amendment 43 #
2007/2217(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
Paragraph 21
21. Suggests to the Commission that it should set up other mechanisms for the monitoring of electoral processes in cases where the deployment of a fully-fledged EU EOM is not possible, such as exploratory assessment missions;
Amendment 45 #
2007/2217(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23
Paragraph 23
23. Underlines that, as the elected body of the EUdemocratically elected European institution, Parliament will play a special role in the political follow-up of EU EOMs, and, in particular, in the parliamentary capacity-building process;
Amendment 54 #
2007/2217(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas international election observation is aimed at strengthening the legitimacy of the electoral process, increasing public confidence in elections, deterring and exposing electoral fraud and exposing it where it occurs and analysing, reporting and making recommendations for the improvement of all aspects of the electoral process in full cooperation with the host country, the settlement of any disputes and the protection of human rights,
Amendment 65 #
2007/2217(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E
Recital E
E. whereas the deployment of EU EOMs is a key element of EU foreign policy, and constitutes in particular, together with election assistance, an essential tool for electoral support in the context of the EU's promotion of democracycommitment to promoting the values of democracy, development and peace,
Amendment 71 #
2007/2217(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital J
Recital J
J. whereas the issue of follow-up to EU EOMs still needs to be addressed in a more coherent and comprehensive manner, distinguishing between technical and political follow-up,
Amendment 76 #
2007/2217(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 13 a (new)
Citation 13 a (new)
- having regard to its annual reports on human rights in the world;
Amendment 10 #
2007/2206(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Amendment 27 #
2007/2206(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Points out that age limits for the award of grants adversely affect young people looking after dependants, and that these are for the most part women; therefore calls on the Commission and the Member States to ensure that, in such circumstances, legislative measures are in place to correct this anomaly, such as adding one year to the deadline for applications for each year in which a dependant is looked after;
Amendment 42 #
2007/2206(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 a (new)
Paragraph 11 a (new)