3 Amendments of Mario MAURO related to 2011/0405(COD)
Amendment 138 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 23 a (new)
Recital 23 a (new)
(23a) In the context of the present Instrument it will be necessary to devote particular attention to the right to freedom of religion. Such right is commonly recognised as one of the most central among the human rights guaranteed at the international level and without its proper respect a society cannot truly call itself 'free'.
Amendment 247 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 9
Article 7 – paragraph 9
9. In the event of crises or threats to democracy, the rule of law, human rights and fundamental freedoms, including, in particular, key fundamental freedom of expression, freedom of religion, freedom of conscience, freedom of assembly and freedom of association, or of natural or man-made disasters, an ad hoc review of the programming documents may be conducted. Such emergency review shall ensure that coherence between Union support provided under this Regulation and support provided under other Union financial instruments is maintained. An emergency review may lead to the adoption of revised programming documents. Where this is the case, the Commission shall send the revised programming documents to the European Parliament and to the Council for information within one month of their adoption.
Amendment 270 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 17
Article 17
Without prejudice to the provisions on the suspension of aid in partnership and cooperation agreements and association agreements with partner countries and regions, where a partner country fails to observe the principles of democracy, the rule of law and respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms, including, in particular, key fundamental freedoms such as freedom of expression, freedom of religion, freedom of conscience, freedom of assembly and freedom of association, the Union shall invite the country concerned to hold consultations in view of finding a solution acceptable to both parties, except in cases of special urgency. Where consultation with the country concerned does not lead to a solution acceptable to both parties, or if consultations are refused or in case of special urgency, the Council may take appropriate measures in accordance with Article 215(1) of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, which may include full or partial suspension of Union support.