Activities of Claudio FAVA
Plenary speeches (110)
Human rights in 2003 and EU policy
Development of the trans-European transport network
Position of the European Union on the hearing in the International Court of Justice on the Israeli wall
Corporate governance and supervision of financial services (the Parmalat case)
Single European sky
Preparations for the 60th session of the UN Commission on Human Rights
Transitional points system for HGVs in Austria in 2004
Outcome of the EU-Russia summit
Initiative in the UN for a universal moratorium on the death penalty
One-minute speeches on matters of political importance
Middle East (continuation)
Review of the trans-European networks and sustainable development
Human rights 2002
Cohesion policy
Chechnya
Single European sky
Transit system for heavy goods vehicles through Austria in 2004
Middle East
Fisheries
Unexploded ordnance and depleted uranium ammunition
Ecopoint system in Austria in 2004
59th UNHCR meeting (Geneva, 17.03 – 25.04.2003)
European aquaculture
International Criminal Court
One-minute speeches on matters of political importance
Situation in Afghanistan (continuation)
Air navigation
Vote
Combating hunger
Enlargement of the Union
Human rights
Situation in the Middle East
Economic and social cohesion
Conflict prevention
EU Relations with the Islamic Republic of Iran
Economic and employment situation in the air transport sector and in the industrial and related services sectors
Arbitrary arrests and the political situation in Laos
Market access to port services
Turkey
Loading and unloading of bulk carriers
Arms exports
System of ecopoints for heavy goods vehicles transiting through Austria
EU election assistance and observation
Association agreements
Situation in the Middle East
Priorities in road safety
Moratorium on death penalty
Peru
Human rights
Reconstruction of Central America
Human rights, racism, xenophobia and antisemitism
VOTE
Tourism and employment
Next session of UN Human Rights Commission (continuation)
State of relations between Turkey and the EU
Situation in East Timor (continued)
Sanctions against employers of illegally staying third-country nationals (A6-0026/2009, Claudio Fava) (vote)
Sanctions against employers of illegally staying third-country nationals (A6-0026/2009, Claudio Fava) (vote)
Sanctions against employers of illegally staying third-country nationals (debate)
Sanctions against employers of illegally staying third-country nationals (debate)
Resettlement of Guantánamo prisoners - Alleged use of European countries by the CIA for the transport and illegal detention of prisoners (debate)
Worrying situation in the retention centres for immigrants, especially in the islands of Mayotte and Lampedusa (debate)
Conditions of entry and residence of third-country nationals for the purposes of highly qualified employment - Single application procedure for residence and work
Impact of aviation security measures and body scanners on human rights, privacy, personal dignity and data protection (debate)
Priorities of the European Parliament for the legislative and work programme of the Commission for 2009 (debate)
Combating terrorism - Protection of personal data (debate)
Common standards and procedures in Member States for returning illegally staying third-country nationals (debate)
Situation of the Roma in Italy (debate)
Negotiations between the European Union and the United States with regard to visa exemptions (debate)
Illegal immigration, external action of the European Union and Frontex (debate)
The factors favouring support for terrorism and the recruitment of terrorists (debate)
Freedom, security and justice (annual debate) (Articles 2 and 39 TEU) (debate)
Presentation of the programme of the Slovenian Presidency (debate)
EUROPOL (debate)
The fight against terrorism (vote)
The fight against terrorism (vote)
Commission legislative programme and work programme for 2008 (debate)
Immigration - Legal migration - Policy priorities in the fight against illegal immigration of third-country nationals (debate)
Secret detentions and unlawful inter-state transfers involving member states of the Council of Europe (reports Fava and Marty) (debate)
Secret detentions and unlawful inter-state transfers involving member states of the Council of Europe (reports Fava and Marty) (debate)
Fight against terrorism (debate)
Management of Europe's maritime borders - European Solidarity and protection of migrants' rights (debate)
Compliance with the Charter of Fundamental Rights (debate)
Transportation and illegal detention of prisoners (debate)
Transportation and illegal detention of prisoners (vote)
Transportation and illegal detention of prisoners (vote)
Transportation and illegal detention of prisoners (continuation of vote)
Transportation and illegal detention of prisoners (continuation of vote)
Transportation and illegal detention of prisoners (continuation of vote)
Extraordinary rendition (debate)
Interception of bank transfer data from the SWIFT system by the US secret services (debate)
ERDF, ESF, Cohesion Fund (general provisions) – Establishment of a Cohesion Fund – European Social Fund – European Regional Development Fund – European grouping of territorial cooperation (EGTC) (debate)
A stronger partnership between the European Union and Latin America (debate)
Presumed use of European countries by the CIA for the transportation and illegal detention of prisoners
"Secret detention centres" in Europe
Current problems regarding immigration
Procedures in Member States for granting and withdrawing refugee status
Liberty and security
Structural Funds
Sustainable exploitation of Mediterranean fishery resources
Procedural rights in criminal proceedings
Situation in Lebanon
Criminal record/Criminal justice
Debt relief for developing countries
Green Paper on admission for employment
Democracy, the rule of law, human rights and fundamental freedoms in third countries
Situation in Colombia
Situation in Ukraine
Statement by Mr Barroso, President-elect of the Commission
Humanitarian situation in Sudan
Reports (14)
Report on the joint text approved by the Conciliation Committee for a European Parliament and Council regulation laying down the framework for the creation of the Single European Sky ("the framework Regulation") - European Parliament delegation to the Conciliation Committe PDF (136 KB) DOC (45 KB)
Recommendation for second reading on the common position adopted by the Council with a view to adopting a European Parliament and Council regulation laying down the framework for the creation of the Single European Sky ("the framework regulation") - Committee on Regional Policy, Transport and Tourism PDF (173 KB) DOC (83 KB)
Report on the Commission communication to the European Parliament and the Council on the Action plan to counter the social, economic and regional consequences of the restructuring of the EU fishing industry - Committee on Fisheries PDF (153 KB) DOC (70 KB)
Report on the proposal for a European Parliament and Council Regulation laying down the framework for the creation of the single European sky - Committee on Regional Policy, Transport and Tourism PDF (196 KB) DOC (149 KB)
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REPORT on the proposal for a directive of the European Parliament and of the Council providing for sanctions against employers of illegally staying third-country nationals PDF (457 KB) DOC (606 KB)
REPORT Report on the proposal for a Council decision on the conclusion of the Agreement between the European Community and the Republic of Serbia on the facilitation of issuance of short-stay visas PDF (145 KB) DOC (86 KB)
REPORT Report on the proposal for a Council decision concerning the signing of the Agreement between the European Community and the Republic of Serbia on readmission PDF (142 KB) DOC (83 KB)
REPORT Report on the proposal for a Council decision concerning the conclusion of the Agreement between the European Community and Bosnia and Herzegovina on readmission PDF (141 KB) DOC (82 KB)
REPORT Report on the proposal for a Council decision on the conclusion of the Agreement between the European Community and Bosnia and Herzegovina on the facilitation of issuance of short-stay visas PDF (143 KB) DOC (83 KB)
REPORT Report on the alleged use of European countries by the CIA for the transportation and illegal detention of prisoners PDF (622 KB) DOC (1 MB)
REPORT Recommendation for second reading on the Council common position for adopting a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on the European Regional Development Fund and repealing Regulation (EC) No 1783/1999 PDF (136 KB) DOC (68 KB)
REPORT Interim report on the alleged use of European countries by the CIA for the transportation and illegal detention of prisoners PDF (268 KB) DOC (282 KB)
REPORT on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on the European Regional Development Fund PDF (839 KB) DOC (450 KB)
Opinions (1)
OPINION Communication from the Commission to the Council, the European Parliament, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions : Stepping up the fight against undeclared work
Written declarations (1)
Amendments (23)
Amendment 95 #
2008/0244(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 19 – paragraph 1
Article 19 – paragraph 1
1. Member States shall ensure that applicants receive the necessary health care which shall include, at least, emergency care and essential treatment of illness or mental disorderhealth care, including mental health care, under the same conditions as nationals.
Amendment 99 #
2008/0244(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 19 – paragraph 2
Article 19 – paragraph 2
Amendment 49 #
2008/0140(CNS)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 9
Recital 9
(9) Therefore, legislation should prohibit discrimination based on sex, racial or ethnic origin, religion or belief, disability, age or sexual orientation in a range of areas outside the labour market, including social protection, education and access to and supply of goods and services, including housing. It should provide for measures to ensure the equal access of persons with disabilities to the areas covered.
Amendment 56 #
2008/0140(CNS)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 12
Recital 12
(12) Discrimination, including multiple discrimination, is understood to include direct and indirect discrimination, harassment, instructions to discriminate and, denial of reasonable accommodation, discrimination based on assumptions and discrimination by association.
Amendment 58 #
2008/0140(CNS)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 12 a (new)
Recital 12 a (new)
(12a) Persons with disabilities include those who have long-term physical, mental, intellectual or sensory impairments which in interaction with various barriers may hinder their full and effective participation in society on an equal basis with others.
Amendment 64 #
2008/0140(CNS)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 12 b (new)
Recital 12 b (new)
(12b) Effective non-discriminatory access can be provided by a variety of means, including through "design for all" and through facilitating the use of assistive devices by persons with disabilities, including aids to mobility and access.
Amendment 67 #
2008/0140(CNS)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 13
Recital 13
(13) In implementing the principle of equal treatment irrespective of religion or belief, disability, age or sexual orientationAs discrimination can occur on multiple grounds, in implementing the principle of equal treatment, the Community should, in accordance with Articles 3(2) and 13 of the EC Treaty, aim to eliminate inequalities, and to promote equality between men and women, especially since women are often the victims of relating to sex, race or ethnic origin, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief, or age, or a combination of these, and to promote equality, whatever combination of the above mentioned characteristics. When implementing the provisions of this Directive, Member States should take into account multiple discrimination.
Amendment 80 #
2008/0140(CNS)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 15
Recital 15
(15) Actuarial and risk factors related to disability and to age are used in the provision of insurance, banking and other financial services. These should not be regarded as constituting discrimination where the factors are shown to be keydetermining factors for the assessment of risk.
Amendment 94 #
2008/0140(CNS)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 17
Recital 17
(17) While prohibiting discrimination, it is important to respect other fundamental rights and freedoms, including the protection of private and family life and transactions carried out in that context, the freedom of religion, and the freedom of association. This Directive is without prejudice to national laws on marital or family status, including on reproductive rights. It is also without prejudice to the secular nature of the State, state institutions or bodies, or education.
Amendment 109 #
2008/0140(CNS)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 18
Recital 18
(18) Member States are responsible for the organisation and content of education. The Commission Communication on Competences for the 21st Century: An Agenda for European Cooperation on Schools draws attention to the need for special attention to be paid to disadvantaged children and those with special educational needs. In particular national law may provideNotwithstanding the right to education, Member States may allow for differences in access to educational institutions based on religion or belief. Member States may also allow or prohibit the wearing or display of religious symbols at school when to require individuals, only on the basis of objective justifications, to act in good faith and with loyalty to the organization’s ethos and should not justify discrimination on any other ground.
Amendment 113 #
2008/0140(CNS)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 19
Recital 19
(19) The European Union in its Declaration No 11 on the status of churches and non- confessional organisations, annexed to the Final Act of the Amsterdam Treaty, has explicitly recognised that it respects and does not prejudice the status under national law of churches and religious associations or communities in the Member States and that it equally respects the status of philosophical and non-confessional organisations. Measures to enable persons with disabilities to have effective non- discriminatory access to the areas covered by this Directive play an important part in ensuring full equality in practice. Furthermore, individual measures of reasonable accommodation may be required in some cases to ensure such access. In neither case are measures required that would impose a disproportionate burden. In assessing whether the burden is disproportionate, account should be taken of a number of factors including the size, resources and nature of the organisation. The principle of reasonable accommodation and disproportionate burden are established in Directive 2000/78/EC and the UN Convention on Rights of Persons with Disabilities.
Amendment 117 #
2008/0140(CNS)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 19 a (new)
Recital 19 a (new)
(19a) Measures to enable persons with disabilities to have effective non- discriminatory access to the areas covered by this Directive play an important part in ensuring full equality in practice. Furthermore, individual measures of reasonable accommodation may be required in some cases to ensure such access. In neither case are measures required that would impose a disproportionate burden.
Amendment 129 #
2008/0140(CNS)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1
Article 1
1. This Directive lays down a framework for combating discrimination, including multiple discrimination, on the grounds of religion or belief, disability, age, or sexual orientation, with a view to putting into effect in the Member States the principle of equal treatment other than in the field of employment and occupation. 2. Multiple discrimination occurs when discrimination is (a) on any combination of the grounds of religion or belief, disability, age, or sexual orientation, or (b) any one or more of the grounds set out in Article 1(1), and also on the ground of any one or more of (i) sex (in so far as the matter complained of is within the material scope of Council Directive 2004/113/EC of 13 December 2004 implementing the principle of equal treatment between men and women in the access to and supply of goods and services as well as this Directive), (ii) racial or ethnic origin (in so far as the matter complained of is within the material scope of Council Directive 2000/43/EC of 29 June 2000 implementing the principle of equal treatment between persons irrespective of racial or ethnic origin as well as this Directive), or 3. In this Directive multiple discrimination and multiple grounds shall be construed accordingly.
Amendment 151 #
2008/0140(CNS)
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 3
Article 2 – paragraph 3
3. HNotwithstanding the freedom of speech, harassment shall be deemed to be a form of discrimination within the meaning of paragraph 1, when unwanted conduct related to any of the grounds referred to in Article 1 takes place with the purpose or effect of violating the dignity of a person and of creating an intimidating, hostile, degrading, humiliating or offensive environment.
Amendment 169 #
2008/0140(CNS)
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 6
Article 2 – paragraph 6
6. Notwithstanding paragraph 2, Member States may provide that differences of treatment on grounds of age shall not constitute discrimination, if, within the context of national law, they are objectively justified by a legitimate aim, and if the means of achieving that aim are appropriate and necessary. In particular, this Directive shall not preclude the fixing of a specific age for access to social benefits, education and certain goods or servicesortionate and necessary.
Amendment 195 #
2008/0140(CNS)
Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 1 - point d
Article 3 – paragraph 1 - point d
(d) Access to and supply of goods and other services which are available to the public, including housing. Subparagraph (d) shall apply to individuals only insofar as they are performing a professional or commercial activity.
Amendment 205 #
2008/0140(CNS)
Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 2
Article 3 – paragraph 2
Amendment 226 #
2008/0140(CNS)
Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 3
Article 3 – paragraph 3
3. This Directive is without prejudice to the responsibilities of Member States for the content of teaching, activities and the organisation of their educational systems, including the provision of special needs education. Notwithstanding the right to education, Member States may provideallow for differences in treatment in access to educational institutions based on religion or belief when to require individuals, only on the basis of objective justifications, to act in good faith and with loyalty to the organization’s ethos and should not justify discrimination on any other ground.
Amendment 245 #
2008/0140(CNS)
Proposal for a directive
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point a
a) The measures necessary to enable persons with disabilities to have effective non-discriminatory access to social protection, social advantages, health care, education and access to and supply of goods and services which are available to the public, including housing and transport, shall be provided by anticipation, including through appropriate modifications or adjustments. Such measures should not impose a disproportionate burden, nor require fundamental alteration of the social protection, social advantages, health care, education, or goods and services in question or require the provision of alternatives thereto.
Amendment 259 #
2008/0140(CNS)
Proposal for a directive
Article 4 – paragraph 2
Article 4 – paragraph 2
2. For the purposes of assessing whether measures necessary to comply with paragraph 1 would impose a disproportionate burden, account shall be taken, in particular, of the size and resources of the organisation, its nature, the estimated cost, the life cycle of the goods and services, and the possible benefits of increased access for persons with disabilities. The burden shall not be disproportionate when it is sufficiently remedied by measures existing within the framework of the equal treatment policy of the Member State concerned.
Amendment 301 #
2008/0140(CNS)
Proposal for a directive
Article 12 – paragraph 1
Article 12 – paragraph 1
1. Member States shall designate an independent functioning body or bodies for the promotion of equal treatment of all persons irrespective of their religion or belief, disability, age, or sexual orientation. These bodies may form part of agencies charged at national level with the defence of human rights or the safeguard of individuals' rights, includingthe rights under other Community acts including Directives 2000/43/EC and 2004/113/EC.
Amendment 324 #
2008/0140(CNS)
Proposal for a directive
Article 15 – paragraph 2
Article 15 – paragraph 2
2. In order to take account of particular conditions, Member States may, if necessary, establish that the obligacomply with the obligation to provide effective non-discriminatory access to existing infrastructures, policies or procedures within the meaning of article 4.1(a), Member States may, if necessary, have an additional period of 10 years [from the deadline for transposition] to provide effective access as set out in Article 4 has to bcomply with this provision. Member States wishing to use the additional period shall submit to the Commission a plan for progressive complianced with by … [at the latest] four [years after adoption]. the requirements found in article 4.1(a), including targets, means and timeline. Any Member States wishinghich chooses to use this additional period shall informreport annually to the Commission aton the latest by the date set down in paragraph 1 giving reasonssteps taken to provide effective non- discriminatory access and on the progress towards implementation of article 4(1)(a). The Commission shall report annually to the Council.
Amendment 327 #
2008/0140(CNS)
Proposal for a directive
Article 16 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 16 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. The European Commission shall propose a new directive in which all of the separate directives based on article 13 EC will be assembled by .... at the latest [2 years after adoption]. In this new directive all grounds for discrimination will enjoy the same level of protection.